Hi Katarina.
I'm Helen and I'm from Australia, my sleeve is set for 15th September, while I'm very excited I'm also shitting myself.. Lol sorry about the language. ????
I have to go on liquid diet for 4 weeks prior to the surgery, don't know how I will go with that, I see a dietitian with she is great and supportive. I join this group today as I want to here from other people and pre and post, so will follow your path.
Thanks
Helen
I'm just over two weeks post op gastric sleeve, and I am so happy I finally did this for myself! It hasn't been easy, but all things considered, I've been extremely lucky not not have experienced any complications! I spent one night in the hospital before I went home, had virtually no pain since getting home, started sleeping on my stomach again 5 days post op, no nausea or reflux... I'm counting my blessings!! I'm back on puréed foods, and am truly amazed at the tiny amount that satisfies me! Literally 1/4 cup or less and I'm done! It's true that you really notice the restriction once you enter into more solid foods. The liquid phase made me a little nervous because I was able to drink about 8 oz over 20 min without much difficulty. I'm doing my best to learn what "full" feels like, because again, like people have said, it feels different than before surgery. For me, I know I'm full when I feel that little bit of chest tightness, and I get burpy! I also notice that when I eat or drink too fast I burp more, so that's my queue to slow down. I'm enjoying walks almost every day, usually with my two dogs. Right now I'm cleared for activity for 20 min increments. For me, that's about a 1 mile walk around my neighborhood. I have my two week post op on Wednesday and hopefully will be cleared for 60 min of activity and will be able to lift more than 10lbs! I'll also get my steri strips off. Thank goodness, because those suckers ITCH! I have a couple that are loose, but I haven't pulled them off. My surgeon said that he's found that if they stay on for at least two weeks, it really helps with scarring. He said he'd remove them at my first post op, and I'm ready, haha! I took four weeks off from work (I work as a nurse in a busy OB/Gyn office) and am really enjoying my time off! These last two weeks are really to get into my new eating routine And get in daily exercise. After I go back to work, my plan is to hit the gym across the street from the hospital a few days a week for my cardio and strength training. So far I'm down almost 24 lbs, including my pre op week, and I'm so happy!!
Height: 5ft 5.5in
Start weight (7/21/14): 262
Surgery day (7/28/14): 249
Current weight (8/12/14): 238
Pic of me at the beginning of my pre op diet and two weeks post op. It's subtle, but I can notice small differences
