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Sleeved on 11-22-13 i stayed 2 nights and it looks like ill go back to work on monday >.<

I was sleeved on the 26th. I get some fairly painful cramps when I sip on any liquid, but I've read that will pass soon. I'm able to drink enough liquid and get my 60-80 grams of Protein. Can't wait for purée stage so I can mix in some flavor to the diet. So far down 26 lbs since preop diet started.

I was sleeved on Nov 20th. I have lost 18lbs since surgery. Almost 40 since the pre op diet.. I am actually feeling kinda fat so its time for a few mile walk with my sister... Hope you are all well! I feel great, sore, but great!

Sleeved the 19th lost 18 first week. Just started softs foods yesterday before that all Protein shakes 2 day 50 gram each (I don't do those 12 gram ones) liquids no problem clear urine stream daily up all night too:). Sugars drop nothing less than amazing. Energy high started 1.5 miles walks yesterday. So far Miraculous!

I was sleeved on 11/20. Spent five nights in the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis, in the ICU. Am ten days out, am eating pureed food, have from the start. Blood sugars are insanely low, off three meds, hope to be off a few more soon. I eat three meals a day of pureed Protein, two cups of milk, 64 ounces of Water. My tummy looks like a war zone and I still have pain from incisions. Up and about and have incredible energy now!!! Best decision EVER!!

Yup! Same here! Sleeved Nov 4Th and down 15 lbs from surgery date 34 lbs total from pre-op diet. I think I hit the" three week platue" didn't loss anything this last week till today, 2 lbs. I know exactly how you both feel. Well good luck on the month of December.

Yeah I was surprised this was my first time in the hospital and first surgery and I was expecting the worst but it turned out really well. I actually had the surgery the same time as my mom and she has had a really good recovery too.

Lately all I see are people with issues.... I'm glad u been good....... I was sleeved on 11/20 barely any pain........ liquids been good.......... Soft foods so far so good..... I haven't had any problems......... My incisions are looking good.... Tape already off.......... I was starting to think why am I doing so good and others are having it hard....

I had surgery on 11/18 spent a day and a half in the hospital. I had no real pain just mild discomfort, I couldn't take pain medicine cause it made me gag. Fluids went down fine and now I'm on soft foods. I started at 413 at weigh in and now I'm 384.

Sleeved 11/6, one night at the hospital. The pain was about what I expected. I felt rough the first few days, but fine after that first week.
I sip Water (with Crystal Lite) all day and stay well hydrated. It's tedious, but reality with this procedure. I guess I better get used to it.
I just can't eat much at all and I'm never hungry (feels so weird). But, by eating really slow, I'm able to get near 60g Protein a day. I'm told it'll get easier to get food in down the road.

Sleeved on the 25th, only in hospital one night. Incision pain was as expected, thank god for modern chemistry.
I manage to get my waster in over the day, but it's a painful. It's been tough to get all the Protein down, but I am getting close.
I tried a little Tomato Soup today and it tasted great only a couple of ounces but it was so good.
I gained weight in the hospital 8 lbs, I guess just from the fluids from the IV.
I am now back to my pre op weight after 3 days at home.
Start Wt 427
Pre Op. 383. (3 Months on supervised diet & 2 weeks liquid.
Future ???

I was sleeved on 11/26. Spent one night in hospital. So far I feel great. My only issue is Water. It makes me nauseous. I have been walking everyday since surgery.

I was sleeved on nov.14, I felt like I got hit by a bus after surgery but now I'm feeling pretty good. I am.down 26lbs and am praying I reach my goals with this surgery. Biggest surprise is how little I can eat, they told me what it would be like but I didn't believe it.

Congrats Soonerorlater.
I was sleeved on November 18th, I had to return to the hospital due to a stricture, couldn't keep Water down without vomiting, now I'm home and on Protein shakes still (yuck) can't wait until the soft diet next week. I return to work on Monday, and as of today I am down 29 pounds since the preop diet.

Come in all Nov sleevers and share your progress, updates, whatever! I was sleeved on Nov 4th. My ups are my pain only lasted a few days. Im able to eat and drink just fine. Sometimes I feel I can eat a lil too much. My downs at this point are I have lost 14 pounds since surgery. So share how its been for you so far!

Day 5 post Op and I am finally feeling a little better. Hit my 64 oz of Water yesterday but only 15 g of my Protein. Just keep swimming!!

Sleeved last Tuesday. I feel really good, just a little weak. I don't remember anything about the day after I went to surgery. Wednesday had leak test and gas so bad between my breasts that I was demanding a second surgery to remove a surgical implement that must have been left in me during surgery. (Morphine made me say that.) swallowing hurt worse than anything I'd ever felt. They gave me extra strength Maalox and knocked me out simultaneously. (Those nurses had magic hands.) should've been released Wednesday but the decision was made I needed to stay an additional day or two. I walked as much as possible with all that drama. I was allowed to sleep and walk Thursday. Thursday afternoon I received a massage and was released Thursday evening. I've had no additional gas issues or pain. Diabetes meds reduced. 1st post-op appointment with surgeon tomorrow. I remember another doctor saying, "If you can feel like crap for a month to look and feel like $1,000,000.00 the rest of your life, this surgery is for you." We all can succeed! We have everything we need inside to make it happen. Envision how you want to look. That is the person you really are. Do a photoshop picture. Write down goals. One of mine is to attend at least 2 support group meetings monthly. PLAN, PLAN, PLAN!! Then you can respond to your schedule rather than hunger. Pre-op learn what you will eat and drink. Purchase them in advance and set-up a place to store them. Drink shakes out of pretty glasses, etcetera. Follow instructions!!! To go through the long process, endure the pain, and fail is a waste on so many levels. We've disappointed ourselves enough; let's be selfish for our health.

Yes I do. The dr. put me out until January 6th. I just hope I can make it that long.

Well surgery day is tomorrow. I'm anxious and getting a little nervous. I'm trying to keep myself busy so I won't have to think to much about it.
Please keep me in your prayers!
Good luck to all who will be having surgery in the near future!!

It's great reading other peoples story (gas pain pain in general ) I was sleeved on 11/22 and have had a ton of back pain/gas pain I can't seem to get rid of it. My tummy is every sore as well I did not want to take the strong meds either but just did could not take it .i no it gets better just can't wait for those days hope all my nov buddies are doing as well as you can

I had mine at Mid Michigan in Alma. Finally I am able to sleep more comfortably on my side. I have been catching myself rolling to far on to my belly.. But the pain wakes me up. But it is getting better everyday!!! I am down 16 pds post op Tuesday will be two weeks. Getting better with liquids... Can't wait to have soup!!! Never thought I would say that!! Lol

So I got my surgery on 11/20/13 at 12:30pm... From when I woke up until last night I felt horrible. Being two days out now I am finally feeling like myself again. The morphine was the culprit that was making me nauseous. I got switched to loritab last night and I was finally able to ear this morning! And pass gas... that's a huge accomplishment for me. I was only burping but being able to do both really helps out with thw stomach pain. (:

That's reassuring!! I already want to go back to work and I only took off today to prepare for tomorrow.

Hi Jen, My 2 friends and I also have surgery on the 25th in Mexico, but with the other Dr. Ortiz at OCC. We are from Alberta. Maybe we will see you at the Marriott

My surgery is the 26th....I decided to try a liquid diet this week, even though I am allowed cottage cheese/lean meats/veggies as pre-op. I wanted to see if I could do it and also lose a few more pounds before surgery. It's going pretty well, but I must admit I can see where wanting something to chew and/or savory will really become important. It's true that I've slipped a few times, though I feel pretty OK about clam chowder! Anyway, meal prep sure is fast!
I also realized, which may be obvious to some, that post-surgery, I will need to come up with a lot of activities that are NOT food centered. Even poking around on Pinterest and other sites for bariatric-safe recipes focuses a lot on FOOD and feeds that gratification. I can tell that I will need to really be out and about so that I am not tinkering in the kitchen, even if it's fixing "safe" food. It's all about obsession.
I am anxious to be done with it and on the other side. Hope I will recover quickly, don't have any awkward moments of explanation required of curious friends/coworkers, and can just slip into the groove of maintaining a healthy life. I already feel SO much better having lost about 24 lbs pre-op and have been exercising for months. Looking forward to more of that.
Thanks for listening!