Teenee Me

I've been cooking for my family almost every day since returning from the hospital 8 days ago. I even sit at the table with them while they eat. I drink Water or Protein and we chat. I have to say that while it's not easy, they feel like our family dynamic is the same.
Eventually I'll be able eat some of what they're eating. For now I think of it as a small sacrifice for a healthier me.
Hang in there. It will get better.

I've been cooking for my family almost every day since returning from the hospital 8 days ago. I even sit at the table with them while they eat. I drink Water or Protein and we chat. I have to say that while it's not easy, they feel like our family dynamic is the same.
Eventually I'll be able eat some of what they're eating. For now I think of it as a small sacrifice for a healthier me.
Hang in there. It will get better.

I've been cooking for my family almost every day since returning from the hospital 8 days ago. I even sit at the table with them while they eat. I drink Water or Protein and we chat. I have to say that while it's not easy, they feel like our family dynamic is the same.
Eventually I'll be able eat some of what they're eating. For now I think of it as a small sacrifice for a healthier me.
Hang in there. It will get better.

I've been cooking for my family almost every day since returning from the hospital 8 days ago. I even sit at the table with them while they eat. I drink Water or Protein and we chat. I have to say that while it's not easy, they feel like our family dynamic is the same.
Eventually I'll be able eat some of what they're eating. For now I think of it as a small sacrifice for a healthier me.
Hang in there. It will get better.

In before this thread gets locked for breaking forum rule number 1.....starting a thread for the sole reason of criticizing other members. Don't get me wrong....I agree. You don't know how many times I've wanted to reply...."yes, you are a total failure and you just exploded your sleeve." Even to some who have posted in this very thread.
But that would waste even more time than what I wasted reading the OP.
But me having an emotional reaction about someone wanting that sympathy/encouragement/validation? That is a definite waste of spirit.

Oct. 8th!

All set!!! Insurance approved!! Next Tuesday is the day!!

I'm replying to every thread-my date is October 8th!

Alright!! Woke up with a burst of energy! Lol. Finishing up some last minute items. Already started leave from work and can't believe that this time tomorrow I will be in surgery! :-0. I'm gonna be off and on here all day going crazy waiting! Anyone else know there time. I've gotta be there there at 615.

Thanks, surgery went good. I'm getting the leak test in the morning yea ! Can't have anything by mouth yet and would kill for ice chips. Walking around the room to help with gas. They used glue instead of stitches, No drain also.
Pain meds are working and I am going to sleep.< /p>

Oct 8th! So ready!

day two of my liquid diet. i can do anything for two weeks

8 days post op I licked the seasoning off some wheat thins...I think it was the sun dried Tomato basil flavor. f**k it was good. My sweet dog Wrigley ate the licked crackers afterward. She was all too happy to dispose of the evidence for me.
Also.....I parked in a handicapped space at the dollar store while on my 2 week pre-op diet. I was running in real quick to get a Kit Kat which I may or may not have eaten. Honestly it disappeared so fast I'm not sure where it went.

10/8. So ready!

Yes, Family, I am approved... Guess that makes me an October Sleever. October 9th is my date........ I feel like sponge bob...... I'M READY!!!!!!

Today's day one of my pre-op diet. Wish me luck!

Today's day one of my pre-op diet. Wish me luck!

Today's day one of my pre-op diet. Wish me luck!

I took pms pills a package of double stuff oreo and a box of 22 bullets the cashier looked at me and I said one way or the other it will be over tonite. That got a real look they did not ask any more questions. You just need a good look of shock and start crying and that ends it also.

had my first post op appointment today and have been cleared for stage 2! according to my dr's office it's Clear Liquids plus yogurt, SF pudding, creamy Soups (strained), and farina! i'm having some farina right now with cinnamon and it's SO nice to have something a little more substantial in my mouth! LOL. i'm also cleared to drive. road trip, anyone?

I went to the loo and I had a pooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Yippppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Take THAT morphine induced constipation!
HUZZAH!

DAY 2 OF MY liquid diet WAS YESTERDAY AND I'VE GOTTEN UP 4 TIMES TONIGHT TO PEE!!!!! I DIDN'T EVEN DRINK ALOT LATE IN THE DAY
I'M OFF TO A GREAT START
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Hello everyone, it's been a while since I've been in here, I was sleeved march 20th by Dr Stowers in Decatur TX. Life has been amazing since my surgery, no major complications, i feel healthy for once in my life, no more knee pain, blood pressure and cholesterol are great! I'm at my goal weight of 175, I'm 5'10".
I if your thinking about getting the sleeve, STOP THINKING AND DO IT! It helped me in so many ways and I am very happy with my decision. Yes some set backs, like not being able to eat a whole plate if food sucks for the first 2 months, but after your mind changes and you get comfortable eating small quantities, it gets better.
Now when I got out to eat with friends, and I have take home food that lasts 2 more meals. And, when I see them eat, I think? "How the hell can they eat all that?" Mind has changed for the better, seeing all that fat, sodium and other junk entering their bodies makes me even happier that I made a decision to change my life.
Yes it sucks not being able to eat ice cream, "more than one scoop", but I'm happy when I don't. You can eat more, but your stomach won't like it at all, you will be going to the RR to throw up and have an awful stomach ache for about 30 mins.
You can eat whatever food you want, just not nearly as much as you would have before.
•PAIN- never felt any major pain at all after the procedure, incision lines never hurt, and the only time when my stomach hurt was on the staple line when I sneezed, coughed or the 2 times I threw up after the surgery. <"2 weeks only". I had the HH repaired and drinking Water felt weird for 2 weeks afterwards, after that it went away. The gas pain I felt in my shoulders for about 2 weeks, nothing after that.
The only regret I have is not getting it done sooner. Yes I was scared, but it's human nature to be scared of such a major procedure. ***But, ID RATHER SOMEONE WORK ON MY STOMACH THAN MY HEART"***
If anyone has any questions Id love to hear from you, take care and God bless you.

Had to go through everything to find pictures of me before post op since I hated taking body pictures, but this is the closest I found. This is Halloween before surgery (6 months pre op) and today, 1 day shy of my 5 month surgiversery. Wore a shirt I couldn't fit in for years so I am a happy camper