Kathie5353

Sleeved in LaGrange GA. 8/27/13. Dr. Wes Turton, West Georgia Health....6 weeks tomorrow and 44 pounds down. Great doctor and staff!

Tomorrow I am six weeks post-op and I have a stitch trying to come out of my skin about a half inch below my incision. Has anyone else had this happen?

"Ocean Potion" makes a great 100 % aloe gel, Walmart used to carry it, but it is hard to find there anymore. I did find it at Amazon and order it there now. It is the best stuff I love it!

I have always used 100 % Aloe Vera Gel intsead of lotion, even on my face. It is a bit sticky until it dries but it makes my skin very soft and healthy. I also use it around and on my incision scars and it has helped with healing and is very soothing. Great Stuff!

Congradulations!!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Congrats! I am four weeks post-op exactly today. I am feeling so good and no problems. Should have done this years ago!

I know when my kids were sick I bought http://pedialyte.com/ to keep them well hydrated, they also make popsicles and they were good. Of course check with your nut first but maybe they will help you. Best of luck!

I will be four weeks post op tomorrow, and go in for my four week check up. I am 53 and always was overweight and healthy. Then with age joint pains, high BP, Pre Diabetic. I am doing very well! The only thing I would do different is I wish I had the surgery years ago. First week was hard but my husband and pain pills made it ok. I am a private person also and told very few people. This is a tuff journey and I needed nothing negative in my mind. BTW.... 37 pounds down feeling great! I wish you all the best!

Call and talk to your Nut, they are usually very helpful

I was allowed very runny cream of wheat and oatmeal and just a little bit was very filling and took my hunger away. Always ask your doctor or nut first. Your stomach is healing and you DO NOT want a leak! Best of luck to you. Sleeved 8/26/13.

Yay! Prayers for you, it is the start of a new journey

Gas-x is my friend!

I walked a lot and it took 3 or 4 days before the gas seem to subside some. Surgery 8/27/13.

Yes! I bought baby spoons and also a electric coffee cup warmer to keep soups/food warm, it works great!

Walk as soon as they let you and walk often. I walked went pee got pain meds and ice chips and did it all over again lol. Don't be afraid to ask for pain meds, first week is a little hard but it gets better fast. My husband was with me and great! The first 3 days I could not even wipe, my husband used tp and patted for me....Talk about love! LOL

Protein drinks will make you feel better and heal well. Protein is very important! Not just so you dont lose muscle mass but because you need to heal. I went off protein for 2 days one week after my surgery and I felt horrible! I went back on it and I feell much better and began to heal faster too. I am 3 weeks and 2 days out 32 pounds down. but just going slowly now with soft foods, I make sure i get the protein in first though. I wish you luck

I cannot seem to sleep as much either, still trying to adjust. I wake up early morning and can not go back to sleep. Very frustrating!

Yes most liquids taste nasty! but not these. Go to the websitehttp://www.wellesse.com/ or call the 800 number and they will send free samples. The iron does not taste great but is is not bad. All the other taste very good. I was very surprised when I got my samples. I ordered them three weeks before surgery, I am two weeks post op and I take them daily. I have healed fast and feel very good. Anyway try the free samples if you do not like them you are out nothing.

"Wellesse" liquid Vitamins. They are the best! I have always hating taking vitamins and swallowing pills is hard for me. So I found these liquid online and they are great, no stomach upset at all and they actually taste good. I keep mine in the fridge. the Cacium in my favorite...I swear it tastes like an orange dream ice cream bar! Multivitamin = 2 tbls Daily Calcium with D3 = 2 tbls Daily Iron = 1 tbls Daily B12 = 1 dropper full Daily Digestive 3-in-1 Health = 1 tbls Daily All of the above are From; http://www.wellesse.com/ B1 capsule Walgreens = Daily

Pure protein chocolate, Walmart carries it, the vanilla is a little sweet 23 grams protein 6 carbs. 120z. drink pretty good!

I was sleeved August 27th, 2013. In LaGrange GA. West Ga Health with Dr. Turton, He also has an office in Columbus GA. Great doctor staff and the hospital was Great! I have lost 30 pounds. Best thing I have ever done!

These vitamins are all liquid and really taste great! They will send free samples too! http://www.wellesse.com/more-info/contact-us/

I took a pillow for the ride home, very important! I also took a small soft blankie that smelled great like home. My Kindle, cell phone and way to many nightgowns. They really had everything I needed except the pillow for the ride home.

These are all liquid and taste great! http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=wellesse&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=3306564981&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=19450941891714320563&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_3upeg3rpxq_e

I found some great liquid vitamins! Look at Wellesse on Amazon, they taste pretty good too. The worst one is the iron but not really that bad and the others taste great!