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Hi Yazzy' date=' congratulations! I was sleeved on 3/06/12 so I'm coming up on my first anniversary and although I was extremely nervous too it was the best decision I've ever made. I'm healthier and happier and soon you will be too. Try your hardest to stick with the liquid diet and start walking as soon as you can the day of your surgery. Believe it or not walking brought more relief to me then the pain meds. Be prepared for extreme dry mouth the day of your surgery until the next day when they can ex ray you to make sure there are no leaks and just remember you will be able to feel hydrated again. The first time you try to poop it will feel like you forgot how but that's only temporary and for some people doesn't happen at all. Most importantly be easy on yourself, ask more of others for a time and really think Water, Protein, Water, protein...the most amazing thing was from the minute I woke up from surgery, the constant cravings were gone. Best of luck to you, go for it![/quote']

Also, I took off the full six weeks but really felt like I could have gone back after three....maybe

Hi Yazzy, congratulations! I was sleeved on 3/06/12 so I'm coming up on my first anniversary and although I was extremely nervous too it was the best decision I've ever made. I'm healthier and happier and soon you will be too. Try your hardest to stick with the liquid diet and start walking as soon as you can the day of your surgery. Believe it or not walking brought more relief to me then the pain meds. Be prepared for extreme dry mouth the day of your surgery until the next day when they can ex ray you to make sure there are no leaks and just remember you will be able to feel hydrated again. The first time you try to poop it will feel like you forgot how but that's only temporary and for some people doesn't happen at all. Most importantly be easy on yourself, ask more of others for a time and really think Water, Protein, water, protein...the most amazing thing was from the minute I woke up from surgery, the constant cravings were gone. Best of luck to you, go for it!

It took me around a month to feel normal. The medicine they gave me made me feel worse. But the good news is it steadily got better so every day felt better than the previous. I was sleeved on 3-6-12, and wouldn't change it for the world but that first month I might not have been inclined to say that:) best of luck and keep your chin up.

Can I just say how much I appreciate my sleeve? I felt like I wasn't doing things all together right but I felt great so I wasn't going to stress myself out over it. I got on the scale expecting not to have lost much since last week and eight more pounds was gone. I was sooo happy and thankful, just wanted to share. Thanks for giving me the forum!

You betcha!!!!! From what I understand' date=' when we had this surgery, not only were our tummies removed but some hormones and other "stuff" we may not know we needed. It makes sense to me, however, when some of these hormones are removed, people do stuff they never used to. . .turn to drugs, alcohol, sex, get more emotional, get angry, etc. . . I did that too. . never was a drinker, but recently I could easily become an alcoholic. . .thank goodness I have control not to do that. . .but it's definately there, that and wanting to go crazy on carbs. . . at 3 years out this is not a good thing (no wonder some people fail with this surgery after a while). . . I had posted a post about my hubbie hurting my feelings by telling me I had gained weight, well after having had a pity party with myself and LOTS of self talk, I told him thank you cause even though I did not gain weight (according to my scale) it made me realize that maybe I'm doing bizzare things which i didn't do before. . . and then I realized that yes I'm snacking like an idiot on carbs and between meals and yes I was drinking alcohol A LOT!!! Sooooo, i stopped that dead in its tracks. . . think head hunger is murder? Try stopping every thing cold turkey! If i wasn't crazy before, I will be now! hahaha. . . but it's only temporary cause once my body gets back on track, I will be ok. . . . PS: For you stats folks, I don't have proof of my findings, only observation. . . .[/quote']

Wow, it's so nice to know I'm not crazy! I still haven't given in to the craving but it hasn't gone away either. Your explanation makes sense, hormones make us do all kinds of things! Btw, aren't husbands wonderful? I haven't eaten more than I'm supposed to but my husband said he thought I might be eating to much (1/2 cup retried beans). I told him to bite me.

Ever hear of transfer addiction? Don't start drinking now just because you can't eat. I think a little alcohol here and there is fine' date=' but it's strange that a non-drinker would suddenly start craving it, IMO. My psyche told me that I would "definitely" become an alcoholic, so I've been very stringent on how much and when I drink...and I never drank much pre-op either.

Good luck![/quote']

That is so interesting! I'm going to look into it because of how strange it is for me to crave something I've never wanted before.

Before my surgery I rarely drank more than a few sips of my husbands cold beer every blue moon. Starting last week I have been craving alcohol just out of the blue. Has any one else experienced this? Is it some kind of deficiency? I don't think alcohol has any nutritional value but I'm wanting it for some reason lol.

When I read your post my heart went out to you. Who wouldn't feel that way after what you've been through. I'm 6+ weeks out and I've had thoughts of 'what if...' I hope you get some relief soon.

For the past couple days I have only drank 2 glasses of Water but I have drank over 3 venti ice coffee and a good 7 cans of Arizona diet peach tea. While I am still getting my fluids in' date=' its not the right fluids. I suck drinking Water. I have added mio, crystal light, fruit, you name it and still have a very hard time drinking just water and now I am afraid I am going to have serious kidney problems but every time I drink water my stomach hurts.

Also I will be in a hotel next week and at a friends house the week after (in the middle of a cross country move) and I am really scared what the heck I am going to eat for those two weeks.[/quote']

I was having problems with water too. Especially tap water without ice. I started going to sonic every day and getting a route 44 water with extra ice. It's only 54 cents and the colder the water the easier it goes down and I sip it throughout the day. Kind of feel bad about the styrofoam but that's the only way it stays cold and they won't let me reuse my cup lol! I also fell in love with chick fil a diet lemonade. Good luck and love your kidneys

You ladies are way to hard on yourselves!! I myself think That's called living not cheating. Now if you ate 3 pizzas of pizza' date=' chips and washed it down with mt dew, feel bad. But I'm 99.7% sure a half piece of pizza won't make or break you. Just have the yogurt for Breakfast tomorrow :-D[/quote']

This made me feel so much better. Thank you!

I ate half a piece of pizza instead of my yogurt, bad choice. Sad about it.

Good luck!

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I'm 3 weeks post op since March 12th... since the 22nd I've developed a rash over each incision.. I now have a rash on my chest and on my lower back.. I spike to the Dr and he said it may be a reaction to the surgical glue ( yes glue not tape) and / or the string they used to stitch me up on the inside.. he suggested I take benedryl and cortizone cream ... its not working.. I'm hella itchy and the rash seems to be getting bigger!!! I don't know what to do.. should I go to the er or should I wait a bit longer to see if it goes away on its own or see a dermatologist or wat!?!?! Someone help!!!

I had my surgery on march 6th and I'm going through the same thing. Terribly itchy, all over my tummy. When I called the dr. The told me I shouldn't itch at all. I don't get it either but will be watching to see how things go with you.

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I'm so exhausted feel like I'm floating on another world. I've been drinking holding down Water g2 and popsicles. But I have never in my life felt so bad! It takes every bit of me to get up and pee! I have 2 Small Children and thank God I have a wonderful family to help me take care of them! I'm wish I would never have done thus. Anyone else feel this bad and what helps? I feel disoriented and confuesed!

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If you have a GNC near you I would try Isopure. It's 40grams of Protein, in 20oz liquid the consistency of Water. Alpine punch is the best flavor IMO, but there's also pineapple banana, grape and one blue one I can't remember but I think it's some kind of raspberry. Good luck for sure. Be good to yourself and trust you'll get your energy back. I'm almost four weeks post op and vacuumed yesterday. Slowly but surely, you'll start to feel normal again. At least that's what I hear everyone saying:)

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Were can you buy those at?

I got them at GNC.

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Have a sugar free Luigis Italian ice, cherry flavored. They're so good!

Hi there, I was sleeved on 3/6 and can only speak to my experience. If someone can stay with you the first day you get home that would be great. You need some support. My first week after surgery I could only have sugar free popsicles, w low sodium broth, Water ( you can add sugar free sweetener), and clear Protein drink, mine was Isopure from GNC, alpine punch is really good! After my first week check up I could have full liquids strained cream based Soups, strained oatmeal, skim milk, Bari essential Protein shakes and of course Jello. I'm on this until next tues. When I can start blended. I know your in pre op right now, it will be totally worth it and I'm excited for you. The thing that helped me the most was hearing my pre op nurse say-" the quicker you get up and walk, and walk as often as you can, the faster you'll heal and be out of pain" I started walking two hours after my surgery, walked every hour( down the hall and back) and only had to have pain meds three times. To prepare food wise, this would be my start-

Case of isopure- $50 for 12 (one a day so almost two weeks worth)

Crystal light lemonade

chicken broth, low sodium

Sugar free Popsicles

Jello, sugar free

Kashi plain oatmeal

Cream of wheat

Cream of soups- chicken, mushroom

Any heart healthy Soup that can be strained

Good luck for sure!

I had my surgery on 3/6 and I'm still only allowed full liquids- totally jealous. I can't start mushies until next week but I'm totally in love with Isopure alpine punch. One bottle is 40grams of Protein. They're pricy but less than I used to pay for one trip through the fast food line:)

Ok this is only three days into my 10 day of liquid diet. I was doing ok. Then we took my father law out for his birthday' date=' wow I barely made it. I ordered Soup but it was all veg, very little broth. I kept thinking " why am I doing this to myself this is torture " but I made it. It was all I had not to break down in tears. But when I got home and I felt a little better. I just hope I can see this to the end, without falling apart. I'm so scared I will breakdown and my husband will see me as a failure. I have to do this. I want to see the other side of my life. The side that is thinner and healthier.[/quote']

I Joyce, I was where you are too and I thought I would forever feel like I was starving and have to watch people eat food I wanted. My surgery three weeks ago and I have to say I have not had one craving or yearned for anything. My husband even cooked a pizza and I didn't care. It gets better. Hang in there even if it's one second at a time. It will be worth it.

Good job getting back on track Mari, I'm still new to this whole thing, but seeing that you've already lost 50 lbs is so encouraging!

That is a great idea! Count me in!

I can't wait to get on a plane and not have the dreaded (real or imagined) 'please don't have the seat next to me...' stare.

That is so great! How are you doing now?

That's fantastic! Good luck!

What a thoughtful response. So encouraging. I'm really glad I found this forum because of people like you!