monalisa1010

There must be a misunderstanding - Your Doctor didnt check for leaks while you were on the operating table or prior to your discharge from the hospital ????? If so, you demand one ! Possibly with another Doctor. I'm sorry for being abrupt about this but it's COMPLETELY unheard of that this was not provided. Why the low grade temp ? Did they explain signs of a leak to you - So you'll know what to pay attention to ? I'm still trying to understand why you didnt get a leak test - It's similar to saying you had vertical sleeve surgery without anesthesia. Really - thats how much sense that makes.

Forgot to put my info. Sleeved on Jan-24th-2012 Staring weight - 200 LBS home from hospital Jan 25th, Weighed 204 (from Fluid Iv & gas) Feb-15-2012 - 181 LBS !!

I was sleeved Jan 24th at 7 AM. I also had hernia repair at the time of my surgery. I woke up with very very little pain. It's more like muscle soreness from doing too many sit ups. I didnt take pain meds until bedtime (because I wanted to be able to sleep, not so much because of the pain). I was more concerned with Nausea & not pain ( I had never had any type of surgery - NOTHING ) I had no nausea at all - still havent. I am still on full liquids and pudding, yogurt. cheese, very soft foods. Your belly button will probally be sore - Everyone is different, but I really cant imagine a large amount of pain - but I know it's possible. Walk as soon as your allowed, to get rid of gas. The gas pressure is what I really dealt with for a few days. Also bring a small travel pillow with you for the drive home, put the pillow against your stomach then put on your seatbelt. This helps ALOT, bring that pillow with you everytime your in the car. Dont wear any pants that button or zip, only elastic waist. Getting in and out of the bed is a slight struggle. Prop up about 3-4 pillows againts your headboard - getting out of your bed from a upright position is alot less painfull than from a laying down position. If your bed/mattress is high up - have a small step stool next to your bed to help getting in and out. Also, sleep with as many pillows as you can to keep your head in the upright position in order to not have acid reflux - This helps me alot. Feel free to ask any other questions ! I promise this surgery will be alot easier than you expect (if I had to - I'd do it again) Follow all of the rules, dont skip ahead on your diet & dont lift anything heavy , you never want to risk a leak !!!

I was sleeved Jan 24th at 7 AM. I also had hernia repair at the time of my surgery. I woke up with very very little pain. It's more like muscle soreness from doing too many sit ups. I didnt take pain meds until bedtime (because I wanted to be able to sleep, not so much because of the pain). I was more concerned with Nausea & not pain ( I had never had any type of surgery - NOTHING ) I had no nausea at all - still havent. I am still on full liquids and pudding, yogurt. cheese, very soft foods. Your belly button will probally be sore - Everyone is different, but I really cant imagine a large amount of pain - but I know it's possible. Walk as soon as your allowed, to get rid of gas. The gas pressure is what I really dealt with for a few days. Also bring a small travel pillow with you for the drive home, put the pillow against your stomach then put on your seatbelt. This helps ALOT, bring that pillow with you everytime your in the car. Dont wear any pants that button or zip, only elastic waist. Getting in and out of the bed is a slight struggle. Prop up about 3-4 pillows againts your headboard - getting out of your bed from a upright position is alot less painfull than from a laying down position. If your bed/mattress is high up - have a small step stool next to your bed to help getting in and out. Also, sleep with as many pillows as you can to keep your head in the upright position in order to not have acid reflux - This helps me alot. Feel free to ask any other questions ! I promise this surgery will be alot easier than you expect (if I had to - I'd do it again) Follow all of the rules, dont skip ahead on your diet & dont lift anything heavy , you never want to risk a leak !!!

Take your spoon in the jello cup & swirl it all around to break it up, kinda make it "blended" -but it does help go down really easy, also I know it sounds yucky but swish the jello around in your mouth before you swallow. Makes this treat alot more enjoyable

You poor thing! When did your nausea start ? Any particular reason for it ? What has your doc said or done to fix this ??

I meant she weighed 198 at the time of her surgery. shes 5'3". 30 YRS old. she use to wear a size 14, now wears a 4 in jeans but I dont know her current weight. whats the connection between me & my friends weight, just curious ???

she is 30 yrs old, 5'3" and weighed 198

You need to get Isopure protein water, you can get it at GNC. 5$ per bottle, its a 20 oz bottle with 40 grms of protein. the protein in it fills u up - promise. Only get the red or purple flavors the rest are awful. Its really not bad compared to the others. If u find it too strong cut it in half with powerade zero. If u get red isopure - cut it with red powerade, and so on for all the colors&flavors. also carry that darn bottle everywhere u go ! HYDRATE, HYDRATE !! You dont want to end up back in the hospital dry heaving . Also , Target has powerade zero on sale for .88 right now - I suggest you stock up. I had no clue how fast I would go thru cases of 16 oz water bottles & powerade

Thank you for the encouragement. Yes she is 6 months out (pretty scary huh) Doc said it had to have been from thebegining but becase it is so small, it didnt catch up with her until now.

Hi all, I was sleeved on Jan 24th and have been doing very well. In the past few days, usually in the morning I am have terrible reflux. I am on Protonox & Levisin as well as pepcid ac & tums. Any suggestions to get the fire burning throat to go away. I am sleeping upright and still on full liquid diet - so I dont think thats the issue. I did have hernia repair so it seems like this problem would be gone. PLEASE HELP !

I'm. 2 1/2 weeks out from my surgery - I know it varies for all of us - but I cant remember how many ounces our new stomachs hold ? I'm still on full liquids , oatmeal & pudding for about 2 more days. Trying egg drop soup this evening & I dont want to over do it

I was sleeved on Jan 24th - started at 200 and as of today, I'm at 190 !!! The problem I'm having is - I cant imagine ever weighing my goal weight of 130 lbs. Did everyone else feel like this ? Is the weight loss & our personal determination really possible to shed that much weight ? It's amazing to me - I just cant picture myself thin ! Can any of you give me a monthly or weekly average of weight loss (yes, I understand we are all different - just curious ) Thanks !!!!!

I know that I will get a few comments about this question but........ I was sleeved on Jan 24th & I am still on my liquid & full liquids diet. I am realllllyyy looking for some type of flavor & I know I could handle the consistiancy of ice cream. Just wondering If any of you tried that ? Does the sugar or milk make you sick ? Please let me know. Thanks !

Hello Everyone, This is my first post on vertical sleeve talk. I was sleeved at 8 AM on Tues Jan 24th 2012. My starting weight 3 days before surg was 198 LBS- got on the scale this AM & weigh 204 !!!!! I do understand that could be air/gas, fluids from all of the IV's. But WOW - was shocked to see that number. All I have had in my body since Jan 22 at midnight was : water, protein isopure water, chicken broth, ice chips, and sugar free popcicles. I should add that I seem to be very lucky, because I can consume my min of 40 OZ of water & jello since surg without any problems. Anybadvice would really help as an explanation for the weight gain. Thanks !

Without any hesitation - Dr.Lavin.

Thanks Meg. Thats unreal ! Congrats, how exciting. I've been overweight so long, I just cant picture a thin me. But like my doctor said..... If you could picture yourself thin, you wouldnt be here for the surgery. Very true.

Get isopure liquid, multiple flavors @ GNC. Its a 20oz bottle, with 40 grams of protein. The protein will keep you strong. The taste is pretty good , but if you dont like it - mix it with powerade fruit punch or strawberry. Forgot to mention that isopure is around 4.99 per bottle ! Keep drinking. I was sleeved on jan 24thn& carry a large bottle with me all day filled with isopure & powerade - i can drink approx 45 oz a day, keep inmind it takes me allllll day

Jan -24th !!!! 7AM - Home, recovering well !

Curvy Diva Did I read correctly ????? You lost 24 LBS from your surg on JAN 10th ! WOW , congrats . I have no idea what pace I'll lose my weight - everyones says it'll be fairly quick. Cant wait to see. Keep up the work !!!

KCsmicah - thanks for the info. Looks like we were both sleeved around the same time. How are you feeling? I seem to have alot of gas pain, & a fair amout of trouble getting in & out of the bed. I have no trouble waking around. We seem to be the lucky ones - being able to get so much fluid in this early on. Whats on your recent menu ? Im trying to get some flsvor - somewhere ! Any suggestions would help. Feel free to tell me your story. It looks like i'll be in his bed till monday morning.