sleevie.wonder

The other day I got a venti ice water from Starbucks. It wasn't until it was about 1/3 gone before I realized I had been drinking from the straw! I was freaking out. But I lived. I'm only two weeks out. No gas or anything afterward. But I agree, it's so much easier to get water in when you use a straw.

Yay good luck to today's sleevers! Update as soon as you're up to it! Had my two week follow up with my surgeon today. He was super happy with my weight loss (20 lbs in 13 days) and my incisions look good. I get to start puréed on Thursday. Had some blood work done too. I have him a big hug because I knew that was probably the last time I'll see him and I am just sooo thankful for such an amazing surgeon. Probably not something he's used to but hey I have no shame.

Yep we all go through the pre-op "freak-out". Just try and find peace in the fact that you will be starting a whole new lifestyle for the better. Just because complications CAN happen doesn't mean they WILL happen. It's no walk in the park but after a couple weeks you will be feeling back to normal. Just think about all the positives instead of the negatives. Good luck!

Congrats! It's great to finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. I was going crazy not knowing when my surgery was. This will allow you all the time you need to better prepare yourself mentally and physically. Keep losing weight as you will want to have your liver shrink, even if only a little, before surgery. Keep reading these boards and educate yourself as much as possible. But best of all, think of all the things you will get to do and how you will feel after dropping your weight! No negative thoughts! So exciting! Congrats!

I didn't get a chocolate with mines that I recall. I received banana,strawberry, orange cream, and vanilla. I wonder if I should have received a chocolate one?? I shake mines in plain Water and love it. I find that I enjoy the flavor far greater over blending it which to me altered the taste some. By chance did u blend it or shake it? Sorry it wasn't tasty for u. I didn't order a sample pack from their website, but rather ordered individual samples from Nashuanutrition.com. I mixed it with water and shake it in my shaker bottle. It's all good! I've always been very sensitive to artificial sweeteners so it is really going to take a miracle to find a Protein that doesn't have that taste to me lol.

Very cool . Just reading "cold feet" is what prompted my response.

My boyfriend has brought fast food home and eaten it in front of me a few times now, even when I've asked him not to. I told him it was the equivalent of smoking crack in front of a newly clean ex-crack addict. Just because he can doesn't mean he should. Makes it super hard!

I ordered samples of the chocolate and the strawberry. Didn't like the strawberry, there was very much an aftertaste. Chocolate wasn't bad.

For everyone who is worrying: I'm afraid it doesn't go away until you wake up in recovery lol. I was so relieved when I woke up to "wake up hun your surgery went great". I've never once worried about a leak. I was only afraid of blood clots, so I am still getting up and walking often to this day. Truth is, worrying doesn't help anything and only made my blood pressure and heart rate go up before I went into the OR, which I would've rather not had. Just relax, everything will be fine

Don't go through with it with doubts, because this is irreversible. The last thing you want is to have regrets. But to stop losing is as simple as eating more calories. Just think of all the positive reasons you want this surgery and go with your gut. Surgeries can always be postponed if you need more time. Good luck

I was given one and told to do the same. I never used it... :x

Hi guys I am 11 days post-op and I feel about 99% as far as soreness. It's pretty much gone. Haven't been getting my protein in but plenty of water. I am definitely more tired and little things such as a shower takes a lot out of me. Hoping this passes soon. But otherwise I am just sooo happy I did this for myself. I was 308 the day of surgery 11 days ago and I am down to 287 as of this morning. 21 lbs how the heck?? But I'm just happily going along with it! My first post-op appt with my surgeon is on Tuesday. Then I get to start puréed woohoo! Just miss the feeling of "eating" sometimes.

You'll be in a hospital gown the entire time you're there. I personally wore home what I wore there, so only one outfit (make sure it's comfy). Bring something to entertain you (books, tablet, etc). Cell phone, Chapstick I hear is a big one (I never used it). Toothbrush, toothpaste, shower bar (although all these things are available at the hospital). Hair ties, hair brush.

There are plenty of us on here who have been sleeved this year. We are here to help and answer any questions you may have

Yes, completely normal. Just part of the healing process!

Glad to hear you're doing well! And I agree about people who haven't had surgery yet doing well. This was my very first surgery and I've been having a textbook recovery.

I hear ya. I didn't fart until a couple of days after surgery and it made me feel 100% better. I hope the gas starts moving south for you soon.

Yep the nerves suck! Instead of thinking about things that could go wrong, think about everything positive that will come out of doing this. Helped my nerves a lot pre-op. You will be fine!

I am on full liquids until next Wednesday. I can't wait to start puréed foods!

That's great congrats! I was worried about the 2nd day being bad, since my 1st day went very well, but it only got better each day. 9 days out now and no pain whatsoever. My tummy gives me a little reminder if I attempt to bend over to grab something or if I cough/sneeze too hard though

You definitely will. I am almost 9 days post op and I would love nothing more than to down a bottle of water right now. In fact I'm drinking more than I should just to KIND OF satisfy this horrible need to drink a ton of water. Instead of 1oz every 15 mins it's more like 3oz. No problems yet, but I'm not going to push it. It helps to sip all the time so that you don't get too thirsty to where you want to gulp.

Welcome! Good job taking this step for your health. I am emotional eater as well which definitely persuaded my getting this surgery. Best of luck in your journey. There's lots of info here

I get the weird cramping as well. Kind of like a big bubble that forms in my stomach every time I swallow something a little too much. I personally didn't have a drain, but it is very common to have one after surgery. Best of luck!

My surgeon was Dr. Chin, and it was done at St. Bernadine hospital in San Bernardino. I am extremely happy with my Kaiser experience

You look beautiful! Great job!