Lorraine_2013

Go!! The day I got out of the hospital I traveled by car 8 hours away! It was the most comfortable I was the whole time I was in the hospital and probably the next week after I returned home. I had my lovely pillow to squeeze into my tummy in emergency situations (my crazy driver;) ) Is it something recommended? No! But my stepson was graduating and I wouldn't miss it if I were laying on my death bed! This certainly wasn't stopping me I thought I'd be miserable and putting on a fake face, truth is it was fantastic!!! I'm so glad I stuck it out. Not going was never an option to me. Good luck to you!! I hope all goes perfect for all and Congrats to your brother and soon to be wife

Is this normal? I'm so frustrated right now!!! I was dropping like crazy!

How long does it last?

I have been so sick all day because I'm full of saliva and its like I'm foaming! It's ridiculous. Man oh man I'm normally a positive person but I'm so disappointed right now! It's been one thing after another the last week Was in the hospital yesterday getting rehydrated and spent all of today puking! Help!! What's up with this?

And I feel terrible! I can hardly get anything in and when I do (VERY little) it feels like it just sits in my chest. Returned to work 2 days ago and felt like I was going to pass out a few times. I'm weak, tired, and miserable. Just got done sobbing and wondering why I did this to myself. I just want to be happy again This has been the longest I've ever been so down. Bummer! Feeling for my family.

Is there anybody else that struggles with Protein. I'm so scared for myself. I've tried so many different things and I've had no luck. Been struggling with liquids period lately. Been nauseas today and actually got sick and there were spots of blood. Sorry for the image. I'm almost 1 month out and was doing great!!! I have no pain. I have suffered from a broken heart recently and the stress is taking a toll on me. But this was going on before! Anyone else? Suggestions?

This horrible taste in your mouth and bad breath go away?!? I brush my teeth a million times a day and it does no good. I'm going nuts!!! I'm 3 weeks out. Please help!!

Sleeved 5/21 and feeling pretty good. Struggling with life this week as the love of my life has left. Tmi I know but let me tell ya I can't get a thing in and I was rocking this!! I started at 257 and I'm now at 220 so I'm feeling good about being down 37lbs in 3 weeks! Congrats to all and best of luck.

Tonight my lower right tummy is just killing me. Ive had absolutely no pain this whole time until tonight. I was sleeved may 21st. I've hardly been able to drink and have gotten sick a few times. This too is new. Should I be concerned?

People like that make this forum a not so nice site to come to. Clearly still miserable with herself. Ask your doctor and see what they say. Do what makes you happy!! In the end you are all that matters! Good luck

This is normal and it will end soon! Keep drinking and walking. Once you get all the pain meds and the anesthetic out of your body you'll feel much better. Be patient, I knows it's rough. Take some time to rest. The first few days I slept a lot, it was the only time I didn't feel sick. Congratulations and good luck on this journey to the new happy and healthy you.

I'm 2 weeks out and was just saying today that mine still kind of bother me. Is that normal? BUT I lost 3lbs just today!! 3lbs?!?! That's insane!!

Oh and WALK, WALK, WALK, and WALK some more!!!

I had it pretty easy! Had one full day of nausea (my wth did i do to myself day) in the hospital but I beat it! I'm 2 weeks out as of today and I forget that I just had surgery often. I'm often reminded to sit down and relax by my 3 children lol The most painful for me was having my drain tube removed last Thursday and even that pain only lasted a few minutes. Don't stress, be educated and follow your surgeons directions! I have no regrets! I'm down 30lbs and happy Good luck and enjoy your journey.

Because when I tried less than 1200 calories and going to the gym I was constantly hungry. I did lose 8lbs in a week when i was at 1000 calories per day but i didnt like being hungry since i eat when im hungry...So I figured this would be my tool to not be hungry with less and when I get to the maintenance stage I will be back at my 1200 (1400 when I went out) maintaining lifestyle and all will be well.

I can relate. It sadly runs in my family too. I was and still am very active. Played all sports all my life. I got pregnant with my twins in 2001 and that was the end of fit for me. I was never able to eat more than 800 calories a day and even then I'd end up sick. So the question is why get the sleeve which obviously helps you eat less? Well because my doctor suggested looking into it since heart disease runs in my family too. I met with my surgeon who explained in great detail how this would benefit ME even though over eating hasn't been my issue. I was skeptical but I trusted. Here I am on the ride and very happy with my decision. Let people judge, question, and lecture hun. You are on your own journey to your happiness. Some people won't understand and that's ok, they don't have to. It will not change your life if they don't. I love the support and it helps us all but I do not let negativity in at all. Good luck beautiful!!! I'm here if you ever need to talk!!!

I know the itching is because the incisions are healing but what helps best for soothing this?

Same here at 12 days out!! Just started itching this weekend. Good luck to you

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I am 9 days out. Had mine removed today! For the first time I can sleep comfortably in my bed on my side. Yay!!! Good luck

Congratulations! I hope I feel the same way after July 5.

Uh oh. Is there something I'm not prepared for but should be? What's July 5th?! Thank you

This time last week I was just getting out of the OR. Today I can't stop crying! I feel incredible. At times forgetting I even had anything done until the dizziness reminds me and I feel hungry. I am down 20 lbs though! Yes 20! It seems so unreal? I'm handling my liquids just perfect, however Protein and I are not seeing eye to eye. My first post op appointment is Thursday. I then get to say goodbye to my drain tube which I'm very excited about! I hope everyone else is doing well

Haven't used mine since surgery a week ago but will be hitting it hard soon! Add away, would love some encouragement and to help encourage LMcPhall

Never been a big eater. Once a day. Which is where my weight gain comes into play. I haven't eaten a thing and I know if I was told I could I wouldn't be able to. I DO however have hunger pains and its annoying me. I know my body has calories stored and I'm not dying.

Also sleeved the 21st and feel like I'm starving!!!! It's awful I'm definitely not getting what my body needs.

The sound of anything makes my tummy upset. At the same time I feel like I'm starving. I'm frustrated.

I'm really struggling to get anything down. I havent been sick since being home but I fear I will if I put anything in. I'm trying so hard and getting nowhere! I've tried everything I'm allowed on stage 2 and 3, the Protein is an absolute no. Help!! Please? Thank you

I did great day 1! Day 2 and 3 I've been so nauseas it's killing me. I even got sick once. They did send me home but I'm having a hard time taking anything in. Any suggestions? Help! Please!!