audefacere

If you caused a staple to pop, I believe you would be in immediate pain. The Water filling your mouth is called slime-ing. It happens when your sleeve doesn't agree with a food or you haven't eaten slow enough. I haven't experienced this myself but I've done a lot of research of the food stages and food aversions. I'm not sure if the popping sound was maybe gas or something. If you start to have really bad pain or continue to slime, I would contact your healthcare team.

Thank you for creating this thread. I have had avery good experience with my sleeve. I was thinking it's made of steel also.
I am a month out I tolerate well.I drink more than 64 ounces I get in 80 grams of Protein I think I have researched read too many stories. I was terrified. When I woke up from surgery the pain was tolerable. I haven't really posted because when I read all of the trouble other people have I feel guilty..
Thanks again It's nice to know others are having a good experince

I think the majority have a pretty easy time of it. I certainly did.
But those who have slower recoveries really seem to suffer genuinely.
And a few, bless their hearts, have complications and have a really harder time.
Yet when you read the "surgiversary" stories almost everyone (everyone?) says they are so glad they had the surgery, even the ones who had a tougher time post-op.
So happy yours is going so well.
P.S. And no, I'm not waiting for "a shoe to drop." I'm expecting blue skies.

Also 4 1/2 mths out and I have had absolutely no problems. All good. Smooth sailing. When I was 4 weeks out my friends met for lunch at the local Mexican restaurant ...I had tortilla Soup. That made me very uncomfortable and I only had about 5 spoonfuls and it was mostly the broth. I think it was just too soon. I didn't get sick or anything but I felt super full and miserable for about 2 hrs afterward. That was it....my 1 and only weird episode. I am losing 1 to 3 lbs a week and feel fantastic! I used to question whether or not they actually did the surgery on me! I had no pain, came home 1 day after surgery and never used any meds. It was too good to be true! I read all these posts before surgery and was convinced I would be in horrible pain and I would be nauseous miserable for months! Good luck to you! Hope it continues to be easy for you!

Ditto for me too. Tiny Tina (my sleeve) is a tough broad! No issues right after surgery or now at 4.5 months out. I didn't loose much the first 6 weeks, but now it is slow and steady. The only thing that kind of bothered me (just a little) was salad -- probably just the lettuce, since cucumbers and tomatoes on their own are fine. I'm on just a "touch" of blood pressure medicine (compared to the large does pre-surgery) and my knees are so much better!
Recently at work though, the other shoe did drop. I was walking fast down the hall and my double E shoe fell off -- my feet have gotten thinner too! Well, I plan on fixing that issue today at the after XMas sales! Happy holidays everyone!
Ellen

I hope that my experience is half as good as yours. It is people like you that give me hope that this surgery will be different than my other experiences. I feel like we have more control over how our body will adjust to the new way of life and that if I do not do well, it will be because of my actions. I hope you continue with your positive change. Just wanted you to know that your experience has given me hope!! Have a good New Year's!!

Audefacere
I am right there with you. I was sleeved on 11/25 and have had slight complications. The major one was the gas but it was resolved with walking. I did hit a stall but have moved past it now. I think I did too much research pre surgery and expected the worst. I now know every body is different and results and complications vary. I am so grateful that my journey is exactly the way it is.

I was sleeved mid-Nov. and also had no problems other than gas, some soreness for two weeks and tired for a month. The only time I have had problems eating is when I eat too much too fast. I love hot/spicy food and have no problems eating them. I don't crave sugary foods so I haven't tried those yet. I am sure at some point I will be confronted with the perfect cookie and give it a try.
At 60 years old I had never been in the hospital before my sleeve operation and was very nervous about going through this. I can't believe how easy the process was and how happy I am that I finally did it. I am not losing as fast as some, 22 pounds in 7 weeks, which could be do to my age, but the scale is going in the right direction and I feel so much better.
Getting the sleeve is the best decision I have ever made, I only wish I had done it 10 years ago.

Congrats on no complications!!!!
I was sleeved 11-17 and have had mild complications - if that is even what you call it. I have been nauseated a few times and have thrown up 3x. first time was trying to find full - found it. 2nd time I ate and then was doing something where I was bent over - it just came right back up, 3rd - ate to fast. I feel very blessed. I know that spicy things give me heartburn - which I never have had before, but I can deal with that.
It is hard to believe that in such a short amount of time that I have changed my life for the better. Eating healthy and exercising and feeling great.
I snuck 3 Cookies as well. Felt very guilty, but not dwelling on it - moving on and exercising and eating protein!

I was feeling the same way. I am almost 9 weeks post op (On Monday) and my experience has been totally different than what I expected. For that I am happy!!
My pain was very minimal, I have been following my docs orders and the weight is coming off pretty steadily. I am going to continue to focus on the good, ( I am a big what iffer....lol) and work this sleeve for all it is worth.

I'm almost 2 months post-op and I've been doing very well. Besides some gas issues very early post-op, I haven't had any food issues. No nausea or throw up, I have a sleeve of steel. Drinking fluids has become sooooo easy. There have a few instance where I took a few big gulps out of old habits and nothing happened. It didn't feel great but I burped and I was fine. I've had spicy food and acidic foods and no issues. I've been losing steady of 1-3 lbs. a week for the last month and half which I'm ok with.
I'm just floored how well I reacted to the sleeve. I'm sure when I up my exercise regime (beginning of the Jan.) I will feel even better.
How is everyone else feeling? Does anyone feel like their waiting for the shoe to drop? Too good to be true?
P.S. - Christmas has been hard. I've had a couple of Cookies but in moderation. Nothing compared to food hording in my Christmas pasts.

checking in early - 236!!!! happy holidays to everyone and stay strong!!!!!!
Can I change my goal to 230? THANKS!

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I have 2 cups of coffee every morning. Sometimes I have a cup in the evening too. I still drink all my Water and I rarely ....rarely....have acid reflux. If I do then I take Prilosec. I add a little cream to my coffee too and was told that its perfectly fine and I even get a little Protein with it. My doctor told me that if I have issues with it then cut it out....if I don't then drink on. He said to wait about a month after surgery before I try it. I did...all good. He also said that he has never had a patient that severe issues of any kind because of coffee. I really feel that this is good advise.....you know your body and what makes your stomach ache and what doesn't. Good luck!

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241.8 - Ugh this stall sucks.

And it didn't take an amazing amount of effort to swing my leg over my other. It didn't feel like my legs were going numb for holding them in that position. It was amazing and made me feel like such a "normal" woman.

I have been an avid baker and home cook for as long as I could remember. I was afraid I wouldn't enjoy it anymore but I still do. I've been doing a lot of baking recently since it's that season but I haven't even been tempted to try any of my creations. Cooking is just as fun. Since my surgery, my taste buds have changed drastically so it's like re-discovering a whole new world.

Since being on my forever diet (1 month out) , I haven't had any problems. I've had bread (45 calorie slice ), rice (both white and brown), ice cream (no sugar added). I have come to the realization that food has its purpose. It is to nourish me. If it's not healthy then I am less likely to eat it. Whole grain bread, healthy carbs (fruit), and some starchy veggies are Ok in moderation. I have tried diet Pepsi and I don't like taste of it. Quite honestly, even if I have craving (because Lord knows I've had them) I'll usually eat something healthy but filling and I'm too full to even think about eating anything else.

That's awesome!!!! I didn't even realize I was doing either. I just sat down and it happened. I screamed at BF, "Look at my legs!" He was very confused why crossing m legs was such a big deal. Also, painting my toe nails is 4000x easier!

And it didn't take an amazing amount of effort to swing my leg over my other. It didn't feel like my legs were going numb for holding them in that position. It was amazing and made me feel like such a "normal" woman.

That's awesome!!!! I didn't even realize I was doing either. I just sat down and it happened. I screamed at BF, "Look at my legs!" He was very confused why crossing m legs was such a big deal. Also, painting my toe nails is 4000x easier!

That's awesome!!!! I didn't even realize I was doing either. I just sat down and it happened. I screamed at BF, "Look at my legs!" He was very confused why crossing m legs was such a big deal. Also, painting my toe nails is 4000x easier!

And it didn't take an amazing amount of effort to swing my leg over my other. It didn't feel like my legs were going numb for holding them in that position. It was amazing and made me feel like such a "normal" woman.

Me too! It happened for the first time on Friday while I was in my therapists office. I looked down and said, " Hey, I'm crossing my legs!" Then I started bawling. I hadn't crossed my legs in....I don't even know how long. This was the best NSV yet.