MrsGina

Before my sleeve I would read every post I could, thinking I wanted to be well informed.

There are some ppl who just fly through this surgery perfectly.

Then there are those like me. I knew I was a high risk but ignored it. My surgery was on Jan 22nd, woke up in ICU, had to return cause drain area got infected. I went to a University hospital, had a very good surgeon and medical team, it just happened.

I'm saying all this cause things can go wrong, not everyone soars through with flying colors. I'm 3 weeks out and really not happy with my decision to get this done.

My hubby asked why I did it in the first place. Well, I lost 40lbs pre op, I wanted to use a plan that I could keep the weight off, my diabetes was so bad I was on a 5 times concentrated insulin, and I was the fattest girl in the room. Just for starters.

When you ask about recovery time, some will say 3 days, or longer. Some had super experiences some not so super.

When you ask about pain, some will say, no pain, some a lot of pain.

You can't put us all in a nice tidy folder and say this is how it is for everyone. We're all different and react differently.

So prepare for the worst and be blessed with the best. Have a good relationship with your surgeon and medical team. But don't think it's gonna be pain and complication free, I sure hope it is for you, just be prepared.

And keep your eyes wide open! Best of blessings to you and your journey!

Well I haven't watched it yet, no talking! Lol

Mix it with crystal lite.

I still wear the belly band, can't do without the support. I got mine from the hospital, JC Penney sells them too.

My diabetes kept me from losing, was taking a 5 times concentrated insulin.

Back on clear liquids, was able to get rid of some gas. And Prayed A lot, thank you Jesus!

Had a good cry and a nap. Feeling better.

I may be expecting to feel great too soon, just seems so many ppl on here bounce back really fast. I must be a slow bouncer.

I couldn't have made it without one!

I was sleeved Jan 22, and my tummy is not happy. Started pureed yesterday and have been sleeping during the day and wide awake at night. I feel bloated and icky, planning on going back to Clear Liquids tomorrow. Kinda discouraged, will this get better? Keep feeling like I'm having spasms.

40 lbs. Atkins type diet. 3 months to lose.

Please don't make me laugh, it still hurts. Lol

I used to try warm prunes, now I'm doing maralax, no results yet. Kills me to pay all that money just to poop it away. Lol

Same what I was told AussieLady. I've been on it for so long, at least 8 years. I read where some ppl never had it again after surgery, lucky ducks!

Thanks for the tip!

One other option is your pain management, if I take toridol I have this horrible anxiety attack. Just how I react to that certain med.

Hope it gets better for you.

Oh yah!

Yep, actually I'm 9 days out and still wish I had it.

Today was a really tough day, finally started to get gassy. Now I'm really bloated.

Spoke with my doc office this am and they said to continue to take what works for me, yippee. Thank You Jesus!

Simply marvelous!

Thank you all so much, I was really worrying.

Plus I tried creamy Tomato Soup today and felt like I was carrying around a bowling ball. I would like to only deal with one issue at a time. Lol

Surgery was 7 days ago, I haven't had any pain killers all day, but every time I sit or lay down I fall asleep. A really deep sleep. I haven't seen any posts about anyone else doing this. It's kinda worrying me.

I know it was discussed before but I can't find the posting. Why can't I continue to take Nexium?

Too bloated to weigh in

I've been eating cream Soups, no chunks, the warm helps me feel full.

I was sleeved on the 22nd as well and no bm for me either. Today is the first day to pass gas and am very happy to do it. Lol. Never thought farting would make someone so excited and boy am I excited.