MelissaW214

Hi Karen- I had mine done on the 21st by Dr. Michael Wood. His office is in madison heights and he performs the procedure at Harper downtown.

Im in the Detroit metro area and would to have roup

Well, I went to the doctors today. My blood pressure was 82/56, which is kinda low. She gave me and EKG and took my blood pressure laying down, sitting and standing and it was doing the opposite of what it was suppose to do. When it came down to it she said I need to drink the 64 oz of Water and eat a little more salt. I was slacking on my Water in take. She's sending me for an EEG just to make sure I didnt have a seizure because when I passed out, both times I urinated on myself. Super embarrassing. But for the most part I have to drink more water. Thanks for all the replies!!!

Well, I went to the doctors today. My blood pressure was 82/56, which is kinda low. She gave me and EKG and took my blood pressure laying down, sitting and standing and it was doing the opposite of what it was suppose to do. When it came down to it she said I need to drink the 64 oz of Water and eat a little more salt. I was slacking on my Water in take. She's sending me for an EEG just to make sure I didnt have a seizure because when I passed out, both times I urinated on myself. Super embarrassing. But for the most part I have to drink more water. Thanks for all the replies!!!

Could be low blood sugar, too. I have had that happen with low carb.

I have friend that works with me who said the same thing happened to a Dr she used to work with after she got sleeved I believe she said it was low blood sugar ...

I hit my 100 lb lost goal today! Actually, I went past it. 104 lbs down, 25 weeks out. I'm so fricken excited and happy!!

I have found just sipping fluids constantly keeps me from the hunger pains. I have only been able to drink flavored water and Protein Shakes. Anything else I get pain with it going down but if I constantly sip on something I'm ok. Hope you feel better!

I have/had type 2 diabetes but was only on pills. I was taken off my medication the day of surgery and havent needed it since. My sugars on diet and exercise controlled now. yay

I have/had type 2 diabetes but was only on pills. I was taken off my medication the day of surgery and havent needed it since. My sugars on diet and exercise controlled now. yay

Its only been a week for me. But the first two days .,it was so hard to not gulp. Or take a swig.,,we will learn because the pain right between the girls tells me now SLOW down. lol

I still have the poots. I just apologize and keep it moving. Lol

I am also 3 days out and having a very difficult time getting my Protein and liquid requirements in for the day. I only got about half in yesterday. Hoping for an improvement today. This is certainly a lot harder than I thought it would be.

Hi Everyone!
I am 4 months and 7 days out from surgery and have officially gone from 267 pounds to 199 pounds post op! I am finally in the 100's! I have not see. That have seen my weight begin with a 1 since 2005.
This has been an amazing journey and I feel amazing. I must admit it has been an easy journey because my sleeve works for me. Even when I nimble on something I shouldn't my sleeve stops me.
I'm so so excited! Hope everyone feels as good as I!

Hi Melissa, what worked for me was to read, read, read like a mad woman on this forum. There are so many people who share their experiences, it's almost better than one mentor because your experiences might be quite different from that one person.
Are there local support groups that your surgeon's office runs or that you can find from this forum?

For me. It's been one week, I've been living off of photos of food and Protein shakes, and after seven days I weighed myself.
Starting weight: 242
WEEK ONE: 227

As I was standing in the shower, letting the hot Water warm me (cause i am still cold all the time) I realized something - I CAN SEE MY FEET - and not just the toes... there was no HUGE belly in my view!!!! i know this sounds stupid... but i started to cry - tears of joy - it was like the moment the bath towel fit all the way and then some around my body... i am only 4 months out & i am so thankful I had the sleeve... Wishing everyone a HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

This is actually the first day that I am a tiny bit hungry. I stayed only 1 night in the hospital and have been walking around my neighborhood since Wednesday. I feel good, sore, but good. My dr. Said not to worry about the Protein till Sunday. That has taken a load off. I'm just sipping my Decaf diet iced tea ( very weakened). Sunday I will attempt some shake and then the following day yogurt. I am actually excited and nervous about the yogurt, who would have thought. Lol
Hang in there. Just keep moving!

Melissaweed,
Protein shakes, sugar free popsicles and fudge bars, chicken and beef broth, Vitamin Water zero. : )

Post op day 4 and down 20 lbs!!?!! Well since I started my 10 day liquid diet. 9 lbs gone since surgery.