EnglishDan

im on my 3rd day since the op, i got released the day after my op on Wednesday, i was great until i was the passenger in a car to get home, that night my gas pains was awful, had to sleep in a recliner. My advice if this happens to you is take your muscle relaxer, it really helps with the gas pains and makes you very mellow. Get some Gas X disolveable strips (they really do work, but dont take more than 8 in 24 hours i took 3 at once my night of pain and it worked). Get some peppermint tea, buy it now before your op, peppermint is fantastic at getting rid of gas, i hate tea of any kind but i would have drank engine oil if it gave me the same relief the pepper mint tea did. Keep taking your pain meds, today i need 3 of the possible 6 allowed. and again walk as said this is the 3rd day since my surgery and today i have walked after each shake or meal if only for 10 minutes each time, you do that 4-5 times a day thats almost an hour of exercise and it really is great for dissipating the gas.
Today i feel no gas pains, if i get a twinge i stand up or sit forward and that solves it, my incisions do not hurt neither.
Another good tip when you have gas pains is where the velcro body brace they give you, will support you when you feel weak.
Today i had Tomato Soup with fat free milk and it tasted like heaven lol basically 1 can is going to be 5 meals for me so eating is cheap.
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Last night when i went to sleep i weighed 296lbs, this morning i was 289lbs, i know a lot of that was due to bloating and fluids but still it put a huge smile on my face knowing that in under 3 weeks iver gone from 309.5 when i started the pre op diet to 289 today, its a good feeling
i will update here every couple of days, ill make it like a small journal just in case you want to pop in and see where im up to and you can tell me your experiences. Its good to talk to others going through the same process as they truly understand..
And good luck @ im 100% sure you will be fine, sounds stupid but enjoy this life changing moment

Had my sleeve done today by Dr Teel at Miami valley hospital in Dayton OH. Let me just say how wonderful this experience has been, I was mentally ready for this and that's what has helped me through.
Had my surgery at 7:45am, surgery complete at 8:30, spent one hour in OR, within another hour I was on my feet walking the halls and have done all day. They use foot markers here with signs every 25 feet, well because i feel so good after my surgery I have walked over 2000 feet, I'm really happy, I have no pain from the surgery just some gas discomfort.
If anyone is worrying about this surgery then please don't. My advice is get mentally prepared, do your research and once its done get on your feet.
I'm doing so well that at 5pm they changed my diet to full liquids instead of tomorrow, still here for the night but will go home knowing this was the right thing and a great experience so far

Well done and I will remember your advice.... keep walking :-)
Kate

Hi Dan!
Congratulations! Happy sleeve day!
I must say that reading your post really helped me with some of my anxienty. My surgery is scheduled for this Thursday, June 4, and I know I am so overly well prepared for this, but I'm still feeling a bit anxious. Almost like a feeling of "I think I forgot something..." and it's been driving me crazy. Your advice really helped me realize that the thing I forgot was really here all along: my mental preparation. I have everything packed and ready to go and I feel good. I just need to keep reminding myself that I am ready, physically and mentally.
So thank you for this post. Am glad to hear you are doing so well! I'm hoping to bounce back just as quickly!
Please keep us posted on your progress and any further advice you may have down your road to recovery!!

Awesome I had mines Friday and the only problem I'm having is getting all my liquids in but I'm a little jealous your on full liquids already lol but keep up the good work

Had my sleeve done today by Dr Teel at Miami valley hospital in Dayton OH. Let me just say how wonderful this experience has been, I was mentally ready for this and that's what has helped me through.
Had my surgery at 7:45am, surgery complete at 8:30, spent one hour in OR, within another hour I was on my feet walking the halls and have done all day. They use foot markers here with signs every 25 feet, well because i feel so good after my surgery I have walked over 2000 feet, I'm really happy, I have no pain from the surgery just some gas discomfort.
If anyone is worrying about this surgery then please don't. My advice is get mentally prepared, do your research and once its done get on your feet.
I'm doing so well that at 5pm they changed my diet to full liquids instead of tomorrow, still here for the night but will go home knowing this was the right thing and a great experience so far

Had my sleeve done today by Dr Teel at Miami valley hospital in Dayton OH. Let me just say how wonderful this experience has been, I was mentally ready for this and that's what has helped me through.
Had my surgery at 7:45am, surgery complete at 8:30, spent one hour in OR, within another hour I was on my feet walking the halls and have done all day. They use foot markers here with signs every 25 feet, well because i feel so good after my surgery I have walked over 2000 feet, I'm really happy, I have no pain from the surgery just some gas discomfort.
If anyone is worrying about this surgery then please don't. My advice is get mentally prepared, do your research and once its done get on your feet.
I'm doing so well that at 5pm they changed my diet to full liquids instead of tomorrow, still here for the night but will go home knowing this was the right thing and a great experience so far

Had my sleeve done today by Dr Teel at Miami valley hospital in Dayton OH. Let me just say how wonderful this experience has been, I was mentally ready for this and that's what has helped me through.
Had my surgery at 7:45am, surgery complete at 8:30, spent one hour in OR, within another hour I was on my feet walking the halls and have done all day. They use foot markers here with signs every 25 feet, well because i feel so good after my surgery I have walked over 2000 feet, I'm really happy, I have no pain from the surgery just some gas discomfort.
If anyone is worrying about this surgery then please don't. My advice is get mentally prepared, do your research and once its done get on your feet.
I'm doing so well that at 5pm they changed my diet to full liquids instead of tomorrow, still here for the night but will go home knowing this was the right thing and a great experience so far

Finally got a date for my surgery, June 2nd is the big day. Its took a while as i had to enroll into a bariatric program through my insurance but im just happy that its finally set and all approved. Cannot wait to start the rest of my life.
Never have i wanted to be a loser in my life as i do now

Hey all,
1st time posting but have been lurking for a few weeks. This place has made me feel so much better about making this decision, so many great people on here that are so supportive.
I only need to have my Psychiatrist visit which is the is Wed Jan 21st then its in the hands of the insurance company, hopefully it wont be any issue as i`m a 38 year old with heart disease, sleep apnea and a spine fusion.
I was worried that people would think i was taking the easy way out doing this, being lazy and not willing to put in the effort needed to lose weight. But its not that, ive got to the size i am which is my fault but im now at the point where due to my back and knees i cant exercise like i need to due to the weight.
I`m ready for a new life, i want to live and thats my motivation. I`m hoping for an end of Feb appointment with Dr Donovan Teel at Miami Valley Hospital.
Fingers crossed and cant wait to share what i will make my success story!
Dan

Hey all,
1st time posting but have been lurking for a few weeks. This place has made me feel so much better about making this decision, so many great people on here that are so supportive.
I only need to have my Psychiatrist visit which is the is Wed Jan 21st then its in the hands of the insurance company, hopefully it wont be any issue as i`m a 38 year old with heart disease, sleep apnea and a spine fusion.
I was worried that people would think i was taking the easy way out doing this, being lazy and not willing to put in the effort needed to lose weight. But its not that, ive got to the size i am which is my fault but im now at the point where due to my back and knees i cant exercise like i need to due to the weight.
I`m ready for a new life, i want to live and thats my motivation. I`m hoping for an end of Feb appointment with Dr Donovan Teel at Miami Valley Hospital.
Fingers crossed and cant wait to share what i will make my success story!
Dan

Hey all,
1st time posting but have been lurking for a few weeks. This place has made me feel so much better about making this decision, so many great people on here that are so supportive.
I only need to have my Psychiatrist visit which is the is Wed Jan 21st then its in the hands of the insurance company, hopefully it wont be any issue as i`m a 38 year old with heart disease, sleep apnea and a spine fusion.
I was worried that people would think i was taking the easy way out doing this, being lazy and not willing to put in the effort needed to lose weight. But its not that, ive got to the size i am which is my fault but im now at the point where due to my back and knees i cant exercise like i need to due to the weight.
I`m ready for a new life, i want to live and thats my motivation. I`m hoping for an end of Feb appointment with Dr Donovan Teel at Miami Valley Hospital.
Fingers crossed and cant wait to share what i will make my success story!
Dan

We're all rooting for you!

I still follow a low carb, high Protein diet. I'm getting ready to go to the gym right now for my 40 minute circuit training workout. I drink 60 oz of Water a day. Which part if this is easy?
No, really. It will be one of the best decisions you ever made. Good luck and keep us posted!

Hey all,
1st time posting but have been lurking for a few weeks. This place has made me feel so much better about making this decision, so many great people on here that are so supportive.
I only need to have my Psychiatrist visit which is the is Wed Jan 21st then its in the hands of the insurance company, hopefully it wont be any issue as i`m a 38 year old with heart disease, sleep apnea and a spine fusion.
I was worried that people would think i was taking the easy way out doing this, being lazy and not willing to put in the effort needed to lose weight. But its not that, ive got to the size i am which is my fault but im now at the point where due to my back and knees i cant exercise like i need to due to the weight.
I`m ready for a new life, i want to live and thats my motivation. I`m hoping for an end of Feb appointment with Dr Donovan Teel at Miami Valley Hospital.
Fingers crossed and cant wait to share what i will make my success story!
Dan

Congrats on taking the first steps towards a new you! It's definitely not the easy way out but you have all of us supporting you along the way.

Hey all,
1st time posting but have been lurking for a few weeks. This place has made me feel so much better about making this decision, so many great people on here that are so supportive.
I only need to have my Psychiatrist visit which is the is Wed Jan 21st then its in the hands of the insurance company, hopefully it wont be any issue as i`m a 38 year old with heart disease, sleep apnea and a spine fusion.
I was worried that people would think i was taking the easy way out doing this, being lazy and not willing to put in the effort needed to lose weight. But its not that, ive got to the size i am which is my fault but im now at the point where due to my back and knees i cant exercise like i need to due to the weight.
I`m ready for a new life, i want to live and thats my motivation. I`m hoping for an end of Feb appointment with Dr Donovan Teel at Miami Valley Hospital.
Fingers crossed and cant wait to share what i will make my success story!
Dan