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I was surprised at the exhaustion too. I'm always the resilient one! This is big surgery. I needed to take 2 weeks off (I only thought 1 week max) and it took the first 4 weeks to not feel somewhat fragile. I tried to listen to my body and take it easy when I got home from work. By 8 weeks I was doing pool exercise 3X a week and walking. At 8 weeks there were moments I was worried because I actually forgot about my sleeve. It does get better.

It has been 11 days since my surgery, I remain exhausted too. Pain is very little but I can not stop sleeping. I walk 25 minutes a day, and then sleep a great deal of the rest of the day.I was going to go back to work after 2 weeks, but working 12 hour night shifts, there is no way I am ready. I am ususally one who bounces back fast, but this has kicked my rear. I tried to go to a party yesterday. Stayed for an hour and left only to sleep the rest of the afternoon and night. I am only eating about 400-500 cals a day and maybe this is why, but wow, I would like my energy back. I hope we get it back soon.

Thanks for posting your day-4 post-op update. I plan on doing the 8oz./hr. shake routine and have Unjury chicken and WonderSlim chicken soups to balance out the shakes. I also have the Unjury unflavored to boost over the counter diet foods and supercharge sugar-free Jello. DietController software is my food/nutritional log that I use as my diet speedometer and keep track of what I am eating and managing my protein drinks.
Thanks again and please keep posting updates because they help pre and post surgery bloggers. Have a great Labor Day but avoid the BBQ!

I've been thinking of you. Glad you are doing well.

Congratulations on your sleeve! Stay positive and think of your healthy future. Every week that passes you will thank yourself more and more for this wonderful gift. I am nearly 4 months out, down 60lbs and feeling over the moon! I have a wonderful, supportive and loving husband, too. So thankful <3

Congrats on your surgery, Hope the pain goes away as fast as it came in. thank God for family being there with you and bringing you chicken soup, what a sweet daughter and strong Hubby too.

First congratulations!!! I had the same extreme gas pain you did. Some ppl just don't get it and some do I guess. By day 5 I felt great. Each day gets way better . Good thing with the surprise surgery is you didn't have to wait and worry. Congratulations again !

I wish I had read this yesterday! Congrats! I'm a week post op tomorrow and I'm surprised that the healing process is as good as it is! The first 3 days are not the funnest! Walk Walk Walk! I had gas pains in my left shoulder - cried over that. Was afraid I'd tear my stomach up by getting up and walking but WOW here I am today no tears and very little pain! You got this! Think positive thoughts! I keep fantasizing about shopping for new clothes and a new style! I can't wait to show up to work in a suit just to throw them off! Picking out those beautiful sweaters for winter here I come! I cleared my closet out so I gotta shop soon!

Good luck! And YES THE BATH TOWEL! Can't wait for that either! Prayers for a swift recovery!

Woohoo! You go girl!

I'm going in Monday morning! Good luck to you, and we will be on the other side very soon!

Me too! I'm going to Reno! Last hurrah eat, drink, get a massage from a beautiful man named Mike or Steve...some manley man name....then home and wait till Friday. See you on the losers side my sleeve sista.

Wow that is a lot of changes..wait until your looks and body start to change and you have trouble keeping up with it all.
I know myself all the changes have been a surprise to me and rewarding as well..esp....the fact that no one recognizes me...love that one.....A whole new world for you outside the sleeve and a whole new world awaits you with the sleeve..
All the best!!!!!!!!!

Awesome post and a great reminder. I'm less than a week from surgery and will remember these words - thanks for that!

Way to go...just reading your post describes me to a T. I start my 2 weeks of liquids on 8/26.

I read your entry and It inspired me to blog. I have been on here for months mostly just reading and trying to soak in information. But I should be writing down my journey so I can look back at it. I hope all goes well for you. I started in February and my insurance requires at 6 month wait, with monthly meetings with my nutritionist. I have lost 45 pounds. I have my last visit on the 16th. Now I just have to wait for the scheduler to call with my surgery date. I am so ready for this to get moving! Best of wishes to you. I will enjoy reading your blog to see how you are doing!

We're on this journey together! My surgery is 8/26. Stay strong and be in touch - you are a beauty inside and out and can DO THIS! I need to lose at least 110 lbs. I'm 5'10 and 285 right now, pushing 50 and determined to do this. All the best!