KimmieMarie

Had same question and concern before my surgery in March. I returned 10 days to my desk job. I could have after 7...but needed to wait. Give urself at least 10 days.

Never vomited or have even come close so far. 6 weeks out.

Its not likely with the sleeve...its usually 1-3 days minimum. I was in for 2 and had absolutely no complications. Recovery was really quick too.

Doc said can drink up to 3 min before meal but to try and wait 30-40 min after. He said the after part is most important. He said to think of a canned good...when you put two holes in it and hold it upside down it kind of bubbles and pours out slowly. Think of only one hole in the can w/ the sleeve. Only so much can fit on the stomach pouch at one time...when you try and drink water, he said its possible that it may not go through and is more likely to cause one to puke. Sounds odd but he is the one whose been doing this forever.

I am almost 4 weeks post op and am very determined to walk the straight and narrow path towards my goal weight. I know many people who litterally LOST THEIR MINDS when they started getting attention from men. Parties, drinking, and men men men. I also have a loving boyfriend who I do NOT want to stray from because I become so full of myself. My goal is to use my newfound health to open up and grow as a woman. I am 28 and want to do things that I wasn't able to do before. I want to go backpacking again, white Water rafting, learn new skills, travel....so many things that just seem so much more appealing than drinking, partying, messing around. I would like some input from those long-term sleevers. Please tell me how you handled all of it...what you did to prevent yourself from going down the wrong path? Thanks:)

Thank you for the wonderful responses!!!

March 22 sleever... kimberly561985@hotmail.com. Thanks!!

I am on day 12 and am having a hard time with liquids only. I love my protein shakes but i crave warm soup and am not a huge fan of broth. My saving grace has been campbells bean soup. I mush up the beans real good and water it down...put some cayenne pepper in it for some spice and i am in heaven. Can usually only consume 5-6 small spoonfools at a time so one can goes a long way. Lots of protein too!

Oh yes. 10 days worth. I stick myself one last time tomorrow. My belly is all purple from them...they hurt so much. How long do u have to do them for?

Cant imagine...must be nice to not be hungry. How does that happen?! Lol. Thanks for all the feedback guys. I deff dont feel alone in all this. I cant believe i consumed 1100 calories today though...100 gram Protein. May have overdone it today.

9 days post op. I am so TIRED of hearing all these people talk about how much they dont want food...have no desire...not tempted at all by anything. I just dont get it. I do get full quickly...but i am hungry just about every 2-3 hours. When i get out in the real world...bad food teases me. However i dont give in...i am doing very well. This just seems normal even with having wls. Can some please tell me if they are having the same issues and how they are dealing with it. I just dont get how having this surgery can just totally make a person just not want food at all????

And also Vitamin d milk with the sugar free pudding packets? I figured that skim has more sugar-not enough stuff thats good for you.

I know this is a little left field...but what about mushed up bean and bacon soup? Im on week 2 now...been doing mushy soups...what does everyone think about this?

Im 7 days and have lost 10 pounds:-) I have been told to not get so used to the weight loss during the first month...stalls are in our future.

I am 4 days post op and i need to find other people who have been sleeved here. Please let me know!

In louisville? Who did ur surgery?

Post op day 6...had my drainage tube removed this morning. No pain at all today...just a little discomfort. I finally got that burst of energy that everyone is talking about. Getting ready to go flea market grazing. food intake is good...Im starting to recognize when I've eaten enough. It's funny that ive never really paid attention to when i was physically full. This is a lot of getting used to! I am currently starting to read a book callef 'Shrink Yourself' by Roger Gould. It provides a guide to stop emotional hunger. Thats really my biggest hurdle going forward. I really like the book so far. Its just now sinking in that I actually did it. I actually had the surgery! Hard to believe after wanting it for so long! To all you new sleevers...heres to a new life and lots of love for our bodies!

Im 6 days post op. Wasnt even thinking...went to mcdonalds to get a lite lemonade...tokk a huge gulp out of straw and about lost my breath! Yea ill steer clear for a long while.

Hello...this isnt all horrible but i am feeling quite unmotivated and painful today. I am 5 days post op and I am feeling abdolutely dreadful. I find myself very worried that I will still be feeling this way on Monday (which is when I must return to work). My worst complaint right now is the stomach pressure (gas, I suppose)...it hurts soo much. I also feel like it may be pain from those lovenox shots that prevent blood clots. The worst parts of the day are the mornings and when Ive sat too long. I am getting at least 60 grams of Protein a day in and quite a bit of liquid...so that isnt an issue. I also feel sometimes that heart is beating out of my chest (like after you get out of a long hot bath). Everyone is saying that they feel better each day. At first I thought i was recovering pretty quickly..but now Im getting worried. I may be impatient...im just used to this much pain and i really need some support/advice from the other POST ops out there. Thanks fo reading my post.

Yep...eck