lizzybeth

Yes, everyone will be different. I think it also depends how how much you weigh to begin with - but I could be wrong. I had surgery on July 10th and am down 33 pounds as of this morning.

A July sleever here! July 10th. Down 30 pounds, feel great, doing great and would do it again in a heartbeat!

I completed the survey as well. I would be interested to see the final research too!

I second the chap stick. My mouth was so dry too and I could not have anything until I had my leak test. I did, however, put some Water in my mouth, swish it around and spit it out in a cup. I did this often and the staff allowed it (I would never have swallowed it without a leak test!). I did not bring a bath robe - I would not have been able to use one anyway. I had an IV on one hand, an oxygen meeter on the other hand...no way for me to put my hand through a robe. They have robes at the hospital that have snaps at the shoulders. I did bring my cell phone and charger, toothbrush and toothpaste . I also brought few books and magazines too but I never read them. Oh, I did bring my own pillow. I am glad that I did. Just don't use a white pillow case so the hospital will know it's not one of theirs.

You're rockin' it! Way to go!

Yah! Keep up the good work

You're looking great!

I will stay away from the tomato soup for a while, I never thought about the acidity. I'll also strain the soups instead of blending then. Thanks all!

I had my surgery on the 10th. I was lost 8 pounds on the pre op diet (I weighed myself the morning I went to the hospital). The day I got home from the hospital, I gained back the 8 pounds because they constantly pump you with fluids. I weighed myself again this morning and I am down a total of 15 pounds. It will happen. Some people are slower losers, some are quick. In the past, I have been a very slow loser so I expect this rapid weight loss to slow down. As long as the scale is going down, I am okay with that. You will lose weight if you follow all your doctor recommendations.

I know that I can have strained Cream of Chicken soup, but what about tomato soup or cream of broccoli soup? The cream of broccoli looked like it just had the small pieces of broccoli - if I were to put it in a blender to make sure it was mush, is that acceptable or should I hold off? I don't want to cause damage to my sleeve (I am 6 days out) but I am looking for more variety than my pudding, yogurt and protein shakes.

Glad to hear things went well. Im gonna go read your post!

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. It must be very hard for you. Is there any way you can go to him to see him? My thoughts are with you and your dad.

Yes, this. You still have to eat right and exercise. Don't be surprised that, after leaving the hospital, you are up a few pounds. I lost 8 pounds om the pre-op diet. The day I came home from the hospital, I gained that 8 pounds back. I was quite puffy from being given IV fluids for 3 days. I'm not worried, I know it will go away - everyone loses at their own pace.

Thanks all. I do feel like I am having a speedy recovery but I still don't want to push it. I actually slept on my stomach last night with no pain (I started on my side but must have flipped over at some point). the worst, if you can call it that, is the gas pain / cramping in my stomach when I drink). I have to remember, like my doctor said, very small sips. Today I am having Jello and I consume 1/2 teaspoon about every 15 minutes or so. I don't want to rush it. I have been walking a bit. I was told to start at 6 minutes three times a day, then gradually go up from there. No lifting, no stairs, no exercising in extreme heat for several weeks (too bad my laundry area is down stairs...hubby will have to take over that area for a while ) Overall, I do not regret it. If I could do it over again, even this early in the game, I would.

thanks. I just posed on my journey (the post title is 'Sleeved July 10th - My Story. How are you doing! You must be home I hope. I hope you have a fast recovery.