Adriane5Sims

That's good to know! I have not been tracking my food intake.

Thanks!! It is definitely way different than before but on the bright side we are not constipated.

I poop all the time and it is nasty!! I had my surgery 12/29/14 and I have lost 86. I am at 211 and my goal is 150. I go next week for my bloodwork.

I was out of work 6 weeks. I would recommend at least 4.

The scars don't bother me. They match my stretch marks I already had. My quality of life is good. I eat more small meals now and I pick foods that are better for me. I don't crave junk anymore. I feel amazing.

I had sips 12/29. I had never had any surgery before either but everything went great. I am down 58 lbs now.

Right after surgery the day of you cannot have anything to drink at all. You have to wait till the next day when they do a swallow test on you to check for leaks. When I woke up from surgery they had me on great pain meds. I did feel pressure in my chest from gas from surgery. My mouth was so super dry. They can give you these sponge things on a stick to run around in your mouth after you dip them in water. Those were a lifesaver. I was woozy that night and they kept me on oxygen and I wore leg compressor things to prevent blood clots. I also had my catheter removed that night and starting peeing on my own. Day 2 after the swallow test when the doc said it was okay I started on clear liquids. They give you 1 oz of water and it has to take 15 to 30 minutes to drink that. I brought isopure to the hospital and tried to start on some of that too. They will bring you a plate with jello and broth. I could barely get any in. You have to record what you do get in and when you go to the bathroom so the nurses can monitor and they know when you are ready to go home. I stayed 2 nights total but some people only stay 1. Bring Chapstick and gas ex strips. On day 2 I used the gas ex and it helped. When I got home I progressed to full liquid like shakes on day 4 I think. I made the shakes and drank everything out of little medicine cups so I would only sip. I have lost almost 50 lbs total. I am over 2 months out and eat what I want now. My tastes have totally changed and I am not indulgent anymore. I gave up caffeine and soda a month before surgery. I used to eat sweets every day but now they just leave a bad taste in my mouth and I don't feel great later so I rarely eat any sweets. I drink water only and get my protein from food now. I used shakes till about a month out. I do drink some milk every now and then too. I get hungry every couple hours now after my 1st meal but in the beginning I had no hunger for 2 weeks. I have never had dumping syndrome. I did have diarrhea and gas a lot after surgery but now I am very regular.

Hi!! Do you want to know about after the procedure? I could write a short story on my before, during and after surgery.

I had the sleeve with SIPS with Dr. Enochs on 12/29/14.

This pain is still driving me up the wall. It is so intense sometimes. I go back to work in 2 weeks and I am freaking out because I hurt so bad.

Ok that's good to know cause this pain sucks!!!

Do the stitches pop internally?

I have had the most terrible burning pain about the size of a fist around my belly button. It is mostly when I stand or walk for more than a few minutes. I just did dishes and it hurt so bad to stand there. Not sure if I should call doc or if this is just normal nerve pain and aggravated muscles?? Sleeved on 12/29.

@@Mojo56 how did they find out staples pulled loose? Were they internal or external staples?

@@jaba who were you asking the question to?