TheNewJulie

I tried Isopure prior to surgery and I still like it now. I like Alpine Punch, Mango Peach, and Blue Raspberry. When I was in the clear liquid phase after surgery, I used the Isopure to make Jello (replaced one cup cold Water in the ingredients with one cup Isopure out of the fridge) and it added Protein to my jello. Some combos are really good, like strawberry jello made with Mango Peach Isopure. Good stuff!

What an amazing NSV!

I'm 25 days out of sleeve surgery today, down over 31 pounds from my surgery day weight.
I woke up at 4:30 this morning to my fiancé hugging me. He said, "You were sleeping so quietly that I wanted to make sure you were okay." He was half joking, but the truth is that I really was sleeping silently! Considering the fact that he was sleeping on an air mattress in the living room in June because my sleep apnea/ snoring was SO BAD, I consider this a huge victory! Yay!

I'm 25 days out of sleeve surgery today, down over 31 pounds from my surgery day weight.
I woke up at 4:30 this morning to my fiancé hugging me. He said, "You were sleeping so quietly that I wanted to make sure you were okay." He was half joking, but the truth is that I really was sleeping silently! Considering the fact that he was sleeping on an air mattress in the living room in June because my sleep apnea/ snoring was SO BAD, I consider this a huge victory! Yay!

I'm 25 days out of sleeve surgery today, down over 31 pounds from my surgery day weight.
I woke up at 4:30 this morning to my fiancé hugging me. He said, "You were sleeping so quietly that I wanted to make sure you were okay." He was half joking, but the truth is that I really was sleeping silently! Considering the fact that he was sleeping on an air mattress in the living room in June because my sleep apnea/ snoring was SO BAD, I consider this a huge victory! Yay!

I'm 25 days out of sleeve surgery today, down over 31 pounds from my surgery day weight.
I woke up at 4:30 this morning to my fiancé hugging me. He said, "You were sleeping so quietly that I wanted to make sure you were okay." He was half joking, but the truth is that I really was sleeping silently! Considering the fact that he was sleeping on an air mattress in the living room in June because my sleep apnea/ snoring was SO BAD, I consider this a huge victory! Yay!

I'm 25 days out of sleeve surgery today, down over 31 pounds from my surgery day weight.
I woke up at 4:30 this morning to my fiancé hugging me. He said, "You were sleeping so quietly that I wanted to make sure you were okay." He was half joking, but the truth is that I really was sleeping silently! Considering the fact that he was sleeping on an air mattress in the living room in June because my sleep apnea/ snoring was SO BAD, I consider this a huge victory! Yay!

What an amazing NSV!

I'm just seeing this thread now, but I was also "sleeved" on 6/30. Feeling pretty great, moving on from Soups and shakes to purées tomorrow.
Hope everyone is feeling/ doing well!

I live in Staten Island (NY), teach in Elizabeth, had my surgery in Freehold. Lol

I was "sleeved" on 6/30, and I called my surgeon's office today to inquire about when I can get in the pool/ ocean. They told me I can swim at 3 weeks, which will be next Monday...
While I trust the information I was given, I'm just wondering if others out there in the sleeve community have had experience swimming 21 days after surgery. I'm trying to avoid any potential incision site issues (or issues in general). Thanks in advance for any info!

I'm just seeing this thread now, but I was also "sleeved" on 6/30. Feeling pretty great, moving on from Soups and shakes to purées tomorrow.
Hope everyone is feeling/ doing well!

From someone who has been through this VERY recently (I'm 12 days out), I can tell you that the whole experience has been way easier than expected. No one was more worried than I was pre-op, and it was all for nothing. The pain was totally tolerable and it wasn't even real pain... More discomfort than anything else. Out of the 6 holes in my abdomen, the only one that really "hurt" was the biggest one (where my stomach was removed from), and even that just felt like a big bruise. I had absolutely no pain at all after 7 days, and now I'm feeling fantastic. So, no worries! You'll all do great!

After seeing this comment, I actually called my surgeon's office to ask about this, and I was told that if I'm able to get 8 ounces of Soup or Isopure in at a time, it's okay (actually better, since then I don't have to sip all day long to get my Protein in). I will definitely follow the portion sizes for foods when I begin taking in solids.

From someone who has been through this VERY recently (I'm 12 days out), I can tell you that the whole experience has been way easier than expected. No one was more worried than I was pre-op, and it was all for nothing. The pain was totally tolerable and it wasn't even real pain... More discomfort than anything else. Out of the 6 holes in my abdomen, the only one that really "hurt" was the biggest one (where my stomach was removed from), and even that just felt like a big bruise. I had absolutely no pain at all after 7 days, and now I'm feeling fantastic. So, no worries! You'll all do great!

Hello all June 30 sleevers! My surgery went as planned on Monday. I spent one night in the hospital and was released Tuesday evening (around 6:30). I have been at my mom's house since, and I'm feeling pretty great. My surgeon doesn't put in a drain anymore (unless he thinks you really need it), so I'm happy about that. I'm able to get around just fine, tolerating the liquid diet without a problem, and getting in enough Protein and fluids. Other then some residual pain, I feel pretty great!
Hood you're all doing well!

Thank you for your kind words! I'm having the sleeve, and I just realized I'm probably posting in the wrong place... Oops

Tomorrow is our day, good luck to all the June 30th Sleevers. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 am, 7:30 am surgery.

Thank you so much!

I'm going in tomorrow! 34/F/NY Nervous as anything, just want to get this over with!

Good luck to us all tomorrow! I am spending most of the day today with my husband and two toddlers, then a painting date with my best friend. I woke up crazily hungry today but am doing well otherwise. Must be at hospital at 5 am for 7 am surgery. I hope everyone's procedure is complication free and the recovery is smooth.

Congratulations! My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, and I can't wait to be able to say the same thing!

Congratulations! My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, and I can't wait to be able to say the same thing!