butterfly_gal

Can I ask why? By looking at your profile I think it says you're less than a month out, is that correct?

Thank you for the suggestions guys. This site is so helpful.

So in June I will be going on vacation. Being only a week and a half out now, it seems like all my snacks (yogurt, jello etc) all have to be refrigerated. On vacation I will not have access to a refrigerator all the time and would like to find some snacks that I can tote with me. Any ideas? I like the idea of cheese, but good luck finding cheese that doesn't need to be refrigerated. Any suggestions?

My doctor didn't stitch or glue. Band aid only. When I changed it last night, I looked at it and got kind of creeped out. They said it would be fine. I didn't think it was painful. Just kinda felt weird. It was funny because I told the nurse I was nervous about it and she just started talking to me and all the sudden I could feel this weird sensation and I said "oh!" and that was it. Real fast.

Aweful! I was so happy when I got it out. I think mine too, was hitting a nerve becacuse I had awful pains that disappeared when it was take out. Now I just get creeped out by the gaping whole that is there from it. That is slowly closing though.

I gained 9 pounds in the hospital and it was all gone by the third day home. It's okay, you will lose it very quickly.

Daisy is my favorite. That is what I have Thanks for the help. I figured a few little curds probably won't hurt. Thanks again.

So I was advanced to full liquids today and one of the options if pureed cottage cheese. I used my emulsion blender and pureed the heck out of it but there are still some curds. Did anyone else have to puree cottage cheese and if yes, how did you do it? I was thinking maybe adding milk will help? Or is ok for a few curds? I didn't even think of asking my NUT, but I could always call her tomorrow... thanks!

Glad to hear you figured it out. What iron are you taking? This scares me because I am supposed to start back up on my 150mg iron pill for anemia tomorrow, but I sure don't want to be sick

Flinstone Chewable, Biotin, b12 Sublingual and iron. Will be adding calcium soon.

I'm 8 days post op and am filled with 4 oz of broth. I just tried yogurt for the first time and ate about 2 ounces and was satisfied.

I am 8 days post op and feel pretty good. I just wanted to agree with you on the drain. The drain was the biggest pain and I feel soooo much better after having it taken out this morning. Most of my pain I was having in my abdomen is gone now. I hope it gets better for you! Good luck.

I was sleeved on 3/19 too. I have not had a BM since 3/21, which was diarrhea. I called my doctors office on 3/25 asking if I should be concerned that I haven't gone. I have no feeling that I even need to go. The nurse said it was normal. All I've been drinking are clear fluids, not even protein drinks, so there is nothing really creating solid waste, just urine. It is now 3/27 and still nothing. I see the doctor today so I am going to bring it up to him.

Awesome! Congrats, you look great.

I'm heading to full liquid stage after Wednesday. Besides what you have listed already, my surgeon allows thinned oatmeal or cream of wheat, pudding, pureed cottage cheese, and blended yogurts

You are worth it! If you're anything like me, you thinking that you're "not worthy" is a reason why you got to your highest weight. Sometimes, as overweight women, we're made to believe we're not worthy of happiness I think. You are SO worth it and congratulations! I hope I too can have such a great success story as you.

You look beautiful! Great job

I was sleeved on 3/19 and have a horrible burning type pain under one of my incisions. To the point that I walk hunched over and limp. I did notice that if I put pressure above the incision, that the pain isn't as bad. I'm hoping/thinking it's the muscle trying to heal. I have an appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday so I am going to bring it up to him.

My surgeon did two leak tests. One while I was still under he filled my stomach with saline and checked for bubbles and the second test was the morning after, I drank some liquid and they watched it on a CT scan or something to ensure no leaks. I'm sure your surgeon has some test that he does.

Happened to me too. It was so large it was laying on the back of my tounge. It's been 4 days now and its down to wear it is not bothering me as much. The color is pure white. My nurse said that it was from when they intibated me. It will get better

My ribs hurt, and I feel like its from this drain. Whenever I breath I feel it. It's weird and horrible because I can't settle to get some sleep, hence it being 2:30 and me not asleep ahhhhhhhhh. I want this think out, but I have 4 more days...

DLV75 I am so relieved to hear that the drain pain is normal. I too feel like I can't take a full breath , like it's rubbing up against my diaphragm or something. I also can not get comfortable to sleep.

I have BCBSIL, but I do live in Illinois. The insurance advisor for my surgeon said that BCBSIL is one of the top for approvals. I found out I was approved within 10 days after she submitted. Sorry I can't completely help you.

Question to those who have had to have a drain. My incision sight, where the drain is located is leaking from the incision wound. I had to change by bandage twice today. It normal color, smell etc and I called the nurse and she said some drainage is normal, but did you all experience drain leakage from the incision like that? I know it shouldn't bother me, but it does.

I can't speak for everyone but my experience was not horrible. I am 3 days post op. I feel pretty good considering. I am a little sore. I have been fortunate to not have the naseua yet like some. I honestly have to say so far the biggest thorn in my side is this stupid drain! It drives me bat ass crazy. I wish I could just have it taken out right now haha. Other than that. Not bad. And take this from someone who has never had surgery before or had kids. Good luck to you...you'll be fine.