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I think we all have sex after surgery when we feel ready. My husband was concerned about it being painful for me so he would not even "go there" . I finally brought it up and told him it was going to be fine. Ten days was all I could stand !
I go to the same Dr. As Stormwarning and he does tell us that we can resume sex whenever we are comfortable. Some people get comfortable faster than others don't let it get you worked up if it was two days or twenty. It is a personal matter.

I think we all have sex after surgery when we feel ready. My husband was concerned about it being painful for me so he would not even "go there" . I finally brought it up and told him it was going to be fine. Ten days was all I could stand !
I go to the same Dr. As Stormwarning and he does tell us that we can resume sex whenever we are comfortable. Some people get comfortable faster than others don't let it get you worked up if it was two days or twenty. It is a personal matter.

Yes really and there's no shame in it. Some people just have very active sex lives and after 17 years of marriage I am thrilled it's still there for us.
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I need to sign up for my fitness pal. I am not good with apps though. Is it a pain to use?

Does anyone know if there is a group that meets (not associated with any one surgeon) in the KC area? I am going to be sleeved on Aug.2 in Mexico but I would love to have a group to meet with face to face. I am from Pleasant Hill, SE of KC near Lee's Summit and Blue Springs.

Post op – Summary surgery – August 10 – Dr Alvarez Piedras Negras , MX (near Eagle Pass TX).
So Surgery went fine – I was second surgery at 10:15 am – I had an IV in and they asked me to slide over to the gurney and that was the last thing I remember until I woke up after surgery at 4:30 pm. Dr. Alvarez performed a VSG and repaired a hiatal hernia. I went alone. So Dr Alvarez called my wife at 11:45 am after my surgery and explained everything to her and told her I would call her after I woke up.
When I woke up at 4:30pm I was not in pain at all – I know they gave me pain killer medicine. I was able to walk and use the restroom. I called my wife and spoke to her for 10 minutes. I did walk a little up and down the hospital hallways. Then I just rested in bed and Jessica the main nurse came and checked on me often. The other nurses came in every few hours and put acid blocker and pain medicine into my IV – I did not feel these just some cool sensation going into my veins at the IV site. I was able to sleep all night with the nurses coming in every 2hours to check on me and re administers pain and acid blocker into IV.
Day2 - The next day was all about walking and sucking on ice chips. I was able to tolerate the ice chips. I was not able to tolerate the warm Water test. I got nauseas when I sipped the warm water and had a quick incident of dry heaves. I also want to note that Dr. Alvarez and Dr. Gabe came in and visited me at least 3 times after the surgery – same day as my surgery. I saw them again 3 times day after the surgery. I did have pain right below or under my ribcage area across my body and both my shoulders hurt. The Dr. told me that the ribcage area pain was related to my hiatal hernia repair. And the shoulder pain was related to gas buildup left over from surgery. He gave me pain medicine that day and in the evening to help deal with it.
Day 3 – was discharge day – I woke up around 6:10 am and I was asked to sip on grape juice – it was in a small 6oz box with a straw. I walked and sipped and finished the juice in 1-½ hours. I was happy I was able to do that. I had not had any reflux or nauseas feeling during the whole experience. (With exception of the warm water test). Overall experience not bad at all. I felt comfortable – I knew I had surgery but not a lot of pain.
I was transported to the hotel in San Antonio and that went fine – the 2 hour ride was bumpy and I burped a lot but not much pain. I went into my hotel room and took a pain medicine – shoulders still hurt a bit. I slept for 1 ½ and then got up and walked and sipped gatorade for a while and then went out to a restaurant I got Soup. All this time again I was able to keep liquids down and no reflux or nauseas feeling.
I took another pain medicine and went to bed at 10pm. Day 4 - I went to airport and flew home. Arrived home around 2pm – still feeling fine. Day 5 – sipping crystal light with a scoop of Unjury unflavored Protein Powder. Slight headache going on.
Since I went alone - Jessica - Dr. A nurses was awesome in helping me with everything I needed. I was very grateful for that.
Daddyfat2thin

Today at work a coworker asked if I was losing weight!!! YAY!!! I know it's so frustrating when you are bigger and you lose 5, 10, 15, 20 lbs and no one notices because you're so big! Well, someone noticed!!!

Its really easy. You can scan the barcodes on the things you are logging instead of searching for everything. Saves a lot of time.

Klyn,
My thoughts are with ! I agree with what Joyce said " you are in great hands" Dr. Alvarez is a great Surgen. Jessica will take care of you!

I had a slight breakdown this morning! I was getting ready for work and just started crying my eyes out! It's not that I'm scared.... Okay, maybe a little, but I think my biggest fear is failure once again. What if it doesn't work for me? This seems like such a last ditch effort and I don't want to screw this up! Anybody feeling my pain out there?

Well the day is finally here! And of course I've been up since O'dark thirty cause I can't sleep! In a few hours I'll be at the hospital and will begin the next step in this process to better health. It's all in God's hands. See y'all on the loser's bench!

No problem, if you need anything or have more specific questions, you can message me .

Melly,
So sorry you had a bad round after surgery! I was so worried but all went great. Dr.A is not stingy with the pain meds at all. It was a great experience! I pray you get better each day. I am out of hospital , at hotel, flying home tomorrow afternoon.
Keep us posted on how you are feeling!

Good luck to each of you tomorrow May your surgeries go perfectly! See you on the loser's bench!!

My surgery is on 08/31 with Dr Alvarez in MX

Congrats to all those sleeved this week! I was sleeved in Dallas on Monday and am also just resurfacing. My surgery went very well and now that some of that gas pain is going away feel like I am finally on my way to my happy "new" self. I am still having a really hard time getting all my liquids down each day and learning my "signals". The hunger one is loud and clear the "full" one, not so much yet and my chest starts hurting. I figure this means I've gone too far. I am really looking forward to getting to the Phase 2 diet next week when I can start adding in some tolerable Protein and feeling more satisfied.
We're on our way!!

Flying into San Antonio on the 26th and having surgery with Dr Alvarez on the 28th. Its so reasuring to hear so many wonderful things about him. He even responds to my tweets...answering every question I have. Good luck to everyone . Three week liquid diet is kicking my ass even as I write this. 10 lbs down 3 days into the liquid diet so far.....still got 175 to go though. Thanks for everyone's posts

All,
I am sleeved !!!! I am in MX and I was sleeved around 10:30 am. Feels fine. I have been walking . I am full of drugs. Dr Alvarez repaired a hiatal hernia along with the sleeve. Jessica the nurse is great very caring and helpfully. Thank you for the support. Really smooth expirence so far.
Regards,
Daddyfat2thin

I am so thoroughly impressed and in awe of those of you traveling so far to have this surgery. What an absolute commitment and speaks volumes about your strength and determination. I realize that the reason for this (some, not all) may be because you are self pay, and perhaps if insurance covered things on your end, you'd be able to have things done closer to home, but the fact that you have made this choice is really amazing!!
I'm just so proud of all of us!!Regardless of how we got here, we are here and by the end of this month we are going to be one amazing group of August Sleevers!!

I started 6 days ago on my liquid diet. Today I am doing better, had a day or two of not feeling really good. Lightheaded, aches, and mild headache. I am having trouble getting in my calories so far but I will work on improving in the next few days. the hunger does subside, very much. I am still looking for a Protein Shake that I really like. I think the whey Protein tastes different than soy protein. Not liking any of them right now!

Good luck to each of you tomorrow! May you have a wonderful experience with very little pain!
Daddyfat2thin, you are in the very best hands!. Dr. A, Dr. Gabe , Jessica and Jesus will take very good care of you. Be aware, when they put you on the gurney and the guy says we will give you something to make you relax.....that is all you will remember until you wake several hours later. it is all good! God be with you tomorrow!

Good luck to each of you tomorrow! May you have a wonderful experience with very little pain!
Daddyfat2thin, you are in the very best hands!. Dr. A, Dr. Gabe , Jessica and Jesus will take very good care of you. Be aware, when they put you on the gurney and the guy says we will give you something to make you relax.....that is all you will remember until you wake several hours later. it is all good! God be with you tomorrow!

Good luck to each of you tomorrow! May you have a wonderful experience with very little pain!
Daddyfat2thin, you are in the very best hands!. Dr. A, Dr. Gabe , Jessica and Jesus will take very good care of you. Be aware, when they put you on the gurney and the guy says we will give you something to make you relax.....that is all you will remember until you wake several hours later. it is all good! God be with you tomorrow!

Good luck to each of you tomorrow! May you have a wonderful experience with very little pain!
Daddyfat2thin, you are in the very best hands!. Dr. A, Dr. Gabe , Jessica and Jesus will take very good care of you. Be aware, when they put you on the gurney and the guy says we will give you something to make you relax.....that is all you will remember until you wake several hours later. it is all good! God be with you tomorrow!