Tobeornottobe

It does get better everyday. The pain from the gas was probably the worst. I walked a lot and that helped immensely. That pain was gone in 4 days. I'm definitely sore, it feels like I did a million sit ups. I am been blessed as I have not experienced nausea or throwing up. I hate taking the Lovenox shots daily.
I have no problems getting my Protein or Water in.
All in all my experience has been mostly positive.

You are doing awesome.

December 9th. On full liquids at the moment will move to mushies phase next week.

You are doing awesome.

I'm on day 5. I am able to get all my liquids and Protein in so far. I have not experienced nausea just stomach spasms. I did call the doctor's office about this because its painful. I was told it was perfectly normal and its caused by the hernia repair. She said once the swelling goes down the spasms should subside. I really hope this is the case, even though I'm getting my liquids in, it freaking painful. I just had hubby take my ON-Q out so now I have something else to obsess about - when the meds wear off what will my level of pain be? Yep, I'm completely nuts. I'm do beginner exercises daily, trying not to push myself too hard, no setbacks!!
Glad to hear everyone is doing well!

I started at approx 550 pounds...
I'm now nearly ten months out and have lost over 200 pounds...
I'm absolutely ecstatic with that but still have another hundred or so to go...
It's a process...
And it's hard...
But don't forget - all the numbers you get from your doc or surgeon are an average.
To get an average, all of the numbers - big, small, in-between - are added together and then divided...
So if 150 pound is the average, for every person that loses 75lb there's one who loses 225...
For every person who loses 100lb there's someone who loses 200...
It's a numbers game..
Aim for average..
Achieve average...
Then kick average's arse..
Go on - have a crack!!
I dare you to beat the 'average'!!

Congrats!!!

I'm on day 5. I am able to get all my liquids and Protein in so far. I have not experienced nausea just stomach spasms. I did call the doctor's office about this because its painful. I was told it was perfectly normal and its caused by the hernia repair. She said once the swelling goes down the spasms should subside. I really hope this is the case, even though I'm getting my liquids in, it freaking painful. I just had hubby take my ON-Q out so now I have something else to obsess about - when the meds wear off what will my level of pain be? Yep, I'm completely nuts. I'm do beginner exercises daily, trying not to push myself too hard, no setbacks!!
Glad to hear everyone is doing well!

I don't think I've had 1 day where I've gotten in enough liquids. It's really hard. But I have had several days where I've gotten plenty of Protein.
I walk almost every day, but still pretty low energy 3-weeks post op.
And if it's ok, I'd like to be an honorary member of this sleeve buddy club since I don't have one.

I'm not sure how crazy it is but I've been known to do standing yoga poses while waiting at registers. To get my steps in, I will walk in circles or up and down stairs. I also do stretches at my desk. I also do short meditations randomly.
Actually while waiting to go into surgery, I did a 30 minute meditation.

I most likely won't attend the support meetings. Where they meetings are located is 45 minutes away from where I work and live and the start times are during rush hour. The hospital where I had my surgery also offers support groups, again the same problem 45 minutes away in no traffic. I have looked online for ones that are more localized but so far no luck :-(

Hello everyone, I had surgery on December 9th and was discharged on December 11th. My pain hasn't been as horrible as I feared. It does feel as though I did 1000 sit ups.
I am walking daily and I'm not having any issues getting fluids in. Protein intake has been good, I'm averaging 50 grams of Protein per day. I still have an On-Q attached to me and I can't wait until it goes flat so it can be removed.
How is everyone doing?

I got sleeved on 12/1! Close enough?

Hi Bacon-n-Limes,
Your updates are inspirational. Thank you for sharing.

I did. Was not expected.

I did. Was not expected.

I was sleeved yesterday. So far the worst has been the gas pain. I walked almost all night, last night. The gas pain is mostly gone. Now to get rid of the muscles cramping in my belly. Doctor says I can go home tomorrow. Woot!

I was sleeved yesterday. So far the worst has been the gas pain. I walked almost all night, last night. The gas pain is mostly gone. Now to get rid of the muscles cramping in my belly. Doctor says I can go home tomorrow. Woot!

Had surgery at Fair Oaks yesterday. Doc says X-rays looked fantastic and I will e goiter home tomorrow. The pain from the carbon dioxide is the worst part. I just keep walking and it's pretty much dissipated.

Had surgery at Fair Oaks yesterday. Doc says X-rays looked fantastic and I will e goiter home tomorrow. The pain from the carbon dioxide is the worst part. I just keep walking and it's pretty much dissipated.

I walk pushing my iv lol. Doctor said everything looked great so I can head home tomorrow.

This is it, I will be sleeved tomorrow. To everyone else who is having surgery tomorrow, I'm sending healing and positive vibes your way. See you on the other side.
Off to meditate and get some sleep.

am approved and having surgery tomorrow

I would suggest Orgain or Plant fusion.< /p>

Wednesday can't get here soon enough. I just want this to be over and done with. I hate the idea of going under as it means a loss of control.