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Hello family, I will be starting a blog today, and will try to update daily. I was sleeved on May 31th 2012. A few complications, but over all I cant honestly complain. Life is GREAT! I wish I would have did this a long time ago! Well this morning, I woke up late and had to hurry to find something to put on. My sister brought me some Lane Bryant pants last year, size 20...well I went to put them on they were soooo baggy, I had to take them off! I started my journey at 279.00 pounds, I now weigh 226 pounds. After I put the pants on I was walking around, like yeah these will work, until I looked in the mirror....HAAAHHHAAA! Those things looked like I borrowed someone else pants. I know that my weight loss is a little slower compared to others, but I am BLESSED to be losing and NOT GAINING! I walk 2 -3 miles three to four times a week. I feel like I am doing my part...To who ever is reading this, stay encouraged! Even if you are not losing as much as you would like........You got this, and so do I....I would like to be under 200 pounds by the new year! Who is ready! Have a great day and enjoy this journey!!

Hi family. School has justed started back here and yep you guessed it...I have gotten sick. I was sleeved on 5/31 and would like to know if it is something that I can take that actually works! Usually niquil does the job, but I just wanted to be sure. I called the doctors but I am waiting on a returned phone call! Thanks for any information that you can provide.

Good Morning, That should be the least of your worries. I was sleeved in May and did not have to remove mine. Congratulations and welcome to the losers bench

Adding in the protein helps a lot. I am 10 weeks out and stopped taking the protein drinks in the morning, I experienced a two week stall and decided to start back. I see the scale is moving(praise the Lord). I was ready to pull my hair out, and I had to remember all that my body is getting adjusted to. Try to keep your cool and stay off the scale. I know it is hard, just remember you are not gaining!!!! Congratulations!

I had the exact same problem. I did not like the option of having to take a laxitive everyday. The fiber is great and works!

I would get some clear soluable fiber with some Miralax. I do this daily and dont have these problems. i mix it with my protein drink in the morning in the blender, and dont taste anything at all. Good Luck I know this is a terrible feeling. But trust me the fiber works!

AWESOME!! You can do this! I am 10 weeks out and have lost 33 pounds. I was gonna get depressed, but I figured what the heck..........I got this and I am losing and not gaining!! Thanks for the encouragement.

I have not. I am not sure of when your surgery was, but just take it slow. Your body is still trying to adjust and adapt. Your stomach could still be swollen, and does not want what you are trying to give it. Things will get better in time! Hope this helps! Good Luck!

Here is the post that I posted when I was in the hospital: was sleeved on 5/30. I am still at the hospital...surgery was fine until i got in the room...got a x ray and it showed no leaks..i kept vomiting every ten minutes it seemed like. The doctor decided the next day on saturday to see what was causing me to continue vomoiting...i had chest pains that felt like gas was being stuck inside..when i woke up i had a feeding tube down my throat continue out of my nose...i just started crying because it was so uncomfortable. With the help of God i made i thru the night I got in the shower and even took morning wall down the hall i sat on my bed and began chocking and gagging on the feeding...it had to be pulled out...im now worried about what is next? The doctor described it as my stomach fluids are causing me to throw up that is why the feeding tube was in place to divrt my fluids down instead of up.i am now having freguent buile movements but is still throwing up even though i havent ate or dranked anything...if i knew i would have had these problems i would have never turned to the sleeve...i am just want this to be all over...can someone please let me know how the got thru this..i dont want any one to see me like this.....i am getting deppressed because i cant see the light at the end of the tunnel...i know this too shall pass..please keep me in your prayers!

Please stay encouraged. I was in a simular situation. My hospital stay went from two days to eight days. During my stay I had to get tubes placed down my throat, and could not eat either. No one knows what the problem was. If I could change I would still get the sleeve. Your stomach is still swollen and needs time to heal. Rest Rest Rest....your body heals the most when you are sleeping(I found this to be true)Trust that trouble does not last always.I prayed and cryed. This is a process but I bet you that when this is all over you will not regret it. Your body just needs to heal. I am 10 weeks out and still throw up at times. Please be patient. Your body will let you know when it can move on. Keep drinks with you at all times to avoid being dehyrated. As a matter of fact, that is all that I was able to do for a while. Keep the faith! It will be ok....Dont get depressed....it is light at the end of the tunnel....trust me...I had first hand experience. Inbox me if you would like to chat sometimes!

Thanks everyone....I am so looking forward to this. I now tend to put a lot in my mouth and just drink it slowly.

Hello Gang! I have a question, I am almost one month out. I am so tired of taking little sips. I know this is required now because I am just beginning. However I would like to know if I will ever be able to take bigger gulps. I get so thirsty at night when I wake up, taking little sips really frustrate me. I know this may seem a little petty but it really bothers me at times. Thanks for you help and response!!

Thanks everyone, especially the recipes. I went back to the doctor yesturday and as stated above he said this was not abnormal. I am just gonna take it slow and focus on my protein, If I can get this and water in I will be happy.

Thanks so much! I just wanted to make sure that I was on the right path. I will try the yougurt and leave the mashed potatoes alone!! I will be very happy when I am completely healed. I also have been drinking gatorade, this adds a little flavor to my life! Thanks again everyone, you all are the best!

Hello Gang, Just to bring you up to par. I was sleeved on 5/30. I had a couple of complications such as : vomiting, tubes and lights being placed down my throat etc. I am now doing better with the vomiting. I have a couple of questions. I should be able to eat mushy foods, however I am not able to do so. I tried to eat some mash potatoes, and when they went down, It felt like my stomach was grinding them and it was sorta painful. I tried to eat some soft noodles, they went down ok but a little later they all came back up. Has anyone else experienced this? Is this something that I should be very concerned about? When will I get back to being normal? After what I went thru at the hospital and having to stay 8 days instead of 2, I am really nervous. I try to drink my Protein drinks and Water, but I am never able to finish the entire bottle. I hate the fact that I feel every thing that I drink go down in my stomach. On another note, I have lost 20 pounds. I know this is a lot and quickly considering the fact that I am not able to eat foods. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for all of the prayers that went forth.

Hey, I went through a lot of complications. I am leaning more to it being gas. Please make sure that you drink as much as you possibly can. Gas-X strips are wonderful, take as many as you need.

Thanks everybody! Everyday is a process! But GOD is a GOOD!!

Hey Gang, I am out of the hospital as of last Thursday. I am on a antibotic. Thanks for all of the prayers.......still trying to adjust but the worst part is over. Thanks again for all of the much needed prayers, I am waiting for the day that I dont have any regrets. This process has been a long one, that I hope I will eventually enjoy!

Thanks everyone...i didnt finish the rest before i posted it.. I posted the updated thread...for those that had this done...how lonh were on in the hospital?

I was sleeved on 5/30. I am still at the hospital...surgery was fine until i got in the room...got a x ray and it showed no leaks..i kept vomiting every ten minutes it seemed like. The doctor decided the next day on saturday to see what was causing me to continue vomoiting...i had chest pains that felt like gas was being stuck inside..when i woke up i had a feeding tube down my throat continue out of my nose...i just started crying because it was so uncomfortable. With the help of God i made i thru the night I got in the shower and even took morning wall down the hall i sat on my bed and began chocking and gagging on the feeding...it had to be pulled out...im now worried about what is next? The doctor described it as my stomach fluids are causing me to throw up that is why the feeding tube was in place to divrt my fluids down instead of up.i am now having freguent buile movements but is still throwing up even though i havent ate or dranked anything...if i knew i would have had these problems i would have never turned to the sleeve...i am just want this to be all over...can someone please let me know how the got thru this..i dont want any one to see me like this.....i am getting deppressed because i cant see the light at the end of the tunnel...i know this too shall pass..please keep me in your prayers!

I was sleeved on 5/30. I am still at the hospital...surgery was fine until i got in the room...got a x ray and it showed no leaks..i kept vomiting every ten minutes it seemed like. The doctor decided the next day on saturday to see what was causing me to contonie vomoiting...i had chest pains that felt like gas was being stuck inside..when i woke up i had a feeding tube down my throat coming out of my nose...i just startef crying because it was sp uncomfortable. With the help of God i made i thru the night.. I got in the shower and even took morning wall down the hall i sat on my bed and began chocking and gagging on the feeding...it had to be pulled out...im now

Hey thanks for the response..im still at thr hospital

Hi gang...i was sleeved wed of this week...i feel bad chest pains amd constant vomiting. The doctors did a x ray.no leaks. They r gonna put something down my throat to see what is causing me to keep vomiting

Hey gang ....surgery was success...my stomach hurts so bad with the morphine drip...any tips?

Thanks everyone....i have to be at the hospital at 9.....thanks for the tips about the fluid....i hadnt even thought about that...my prayers are with everyone....see you on the Losers bench!!!!!!