Debbie5383

I also felt that way for at least 2 weeks! It got better with time.

My decision to have the sleeve was extremely difficult! I talked to MANY people and researched. I couldn't even talk about it without whispering so no one would hear. I was afraid of failure and side effects! The biggest thing that helped me was going to the surgeon's surgery "team". I'm talking about the nutritionist, nurse, and support group. (I am also a nurse). I realized that I was tired of my body hurting and becoming less active. I was tired of feeling like a second class citizen and like a failure. I was sleeved in July and so far I have lost 65 to 70 pounds. I feel so incredibly better and younger. I have rediscovered my curves and receive compliments. I had difficulty adjusting the first month after a few minor problems. I got a blood clot in my arm from an infiltrared iv and I had some major nausea! Those all resolved fairly quickly but the mental challenge was the hardest. I had no idea how much of a mental struggle I had with food! The sleeve is a tool. The best one I have ever had! When I am compliant, I lose. When I am not, I don't! Simple! I have no regrets that I stepped out and took this on! I know it has lengthened my life!

I was sleeved July 24th and am down 55 pounds! I have no idea what my goal wt is because I had to see that this was going to work for me before I allowed myself to "dream"! Well I am pretty faithful to my diet and it is not hard. I am increasing my activity more and more. I feel great!

I misunderstood...you are pre op! Sorry. if it is not the flu (tis the season) it is probably stress and nerves.

I too had a lot of nausea. It faded through time. I was unhappy for a few weeks and thought "What the heck did I just do!" I am extatic now and have absolutely no regrets! Hang in there and It will get better as all the swelling goes down and your body adjusts! It also gets a little better as you advance your diet!

I love to hear the stories! I was sleeved on July 24th and 35 lbs are gone! It was defnitely rough in the beginning but I already feel better! I just went through walmart and there was chocolate everywhere...didn't phase me!