MizNola

Hi everyone! Checking in 15 days post-op and doing great. Going on soft food made a huge difference. It's much more clear when you should stop eating than with all liquid. You get that pain ( kind of like heartburn) in middle of your chest; that's the signal your done. Still get the burping thing; find drinking smaller sips slower helps. 15 down since surgery; 22 down since 1st weigh in with clinic. Started going to the gym Monday; did elliptical machine. Folks that know me commented on weight loss; already. Really starting to feel so glad I did this!!

I'd be interested in NEw Orleans.

Congrats, Darriana! Man, you paid your dues! I hope you start feeling a lot better.

Thanks, NMNG! I made an attitude adjustment and went to the gym for the first time since surgery!

Boy, I needed to read this today. I am two weeks out of surgery and having stress over not having enough restriction in my sleeve. Granted, I'm still on full liquids, but I can consume more than I expected and it doesn't bother me. I thought the sleeve would be like a steel door that shut after you consumed a few ounces or their would be Grimm consequences. I don't have that. It's really shined a light on the fact that I'm a food addict. I want to keep eating or eat something I shouldn't. Realize I still have to use the same willpower that I failed to harness for the last twenty years. Feeling afraid that I could fail and I never even thought that was a possibility. I have lost 12 pounds since surgery; guess that's ok, but really nervous and depressed. Any of you vets go through this?

Hi, Outrageous Eyes! Good Luck getting Glucked, Dignity!!

Jencovi- I'm on the same plan as you. Finally on full liquids after a week. Like I posted before, really craving solid food, which I didn't expect to happen. Have had a few bites of beans (chewed like 50 times) and no problem. But trying to wait out and follow Dr.s orders. Have lost 10 lbs. since surgery and eighteen since pre-op Dr. Appt. Weight loss stalled last few days; freaked me out a bit. I find I wish sleeve was more restrictive, because, although I drink slow, I can get 60+ ounces down a day.

Hey guys- just sleeved 2/11. Doing great, but starting to have some head issues; especially around getting through Mardi Gras.

Hi- I'm from NOLA. Just sleeved 2/11. Are there any groups in town?

Good luck!

Hey all- I'm so sorry for those of you with severe nausea and pain. I was lucky in that I didn't have any of that. So for those about to go to surgery; it might go that way for you. My worst pain was the air and gas in upper body that went away after 4 days or so. I did have some pain swallowing initially, but 9 days out its pretty much gone. Now, I just notice if I drink too fast or too much I may get a heartburn feeling or burp. Just stay on your pain med schedule; that helps you heal. Walk and stay as comfortable as you can. You'll get through it and feel like a different person in a week.

Morning all- day 9 and down 18 since 1st pre- op appt. And 10 since surgery. Crazy! My parents went back to Arkansas yesterday and it's just me and my girls now. I had my first kind of depressed day; felt kind of empty and wanted to eat something solid ( more like trigger food) so bad. I kept hearing my NUT explain why it's so important to follow food plan. Yet, I wanted to really eat. I'm starting to see how eating has been such a way to deal with anything uncomfortable. My body is not hungry, yet I'm obsessing about food. This was my first day doing everything: carpool, job, take kids to after school activities, went to restaurant, and i started to see how different life is going to be. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy and kind of shocked by the weight loss, but don't want to sabotage myself yet again. Anyone having these type of thoughts?

So sorry, rpcamper. It will happen for you, you just want to be in tip top shape when you go in for surgery. Keep us posted.

Ccaramel27- that's so funny you mentioned wondering if you even had the sleeve. I felt the same way a few days ago. I thought since it didn't seem as hard as I expected, maybe it wasn't done. I know that seems crazy, but I've come to realize it is a tool. It is not so restrictive that you can't override it. I have had head hunger past few days and ate a few things I shouldn't ( bite of sweet potatoes, sf pudding) I met my NUT for first post- appointment and talked about the fact that I'm struggling with this. I guess I thought my desire for trigger foods would magically disappear, but the mental triggers are still there. Definitely going to work on this next few months. I'm determined to be successful.

Sarahjane79- prayers with you. You've got this!

Hope you're doing well, villi works!

Go Leigh Anne and SuperFab!! We'e with you in spirit!!

SuperFab and LeighAnn- you've got this!! Blessings!

Morning all- day 6 in recovery. 10 pounds down (after gaining 5 after surgery). It's crazy, I would have had to bust my butt and diet hard for well over a month to drop that amount. Kind of ready to move on to more solid food, but thrilled that this process is working. Gas pains almost gone, but still swollen in abdomen area. Good luck and blessings to all going into surgery today!

As far as a trip goes- I live in New Orleans, ladies. We could meet up here, as well!

I've been home since Wed. Night. Still have trapped air in body. Tummy looks like I'm about 4 months along; granted the two hernia repairs probably added to this. Got in 60oz. + last night.

Oh yeah- they gave me a patch behind my ear for nausea before the surgery. Might be why my nausea is low.

CC and Jen- glad to hear you're doing ok. I still have gas on day 3, but feels little better. No nausea and swallowing getting easier.

Food coming.

Yes- I'm still glad I did it, but I see the major adjustments with