Sleeve it to Beaver

That is too bad you can't find local support if you need it. You do have us here. Hopefully you have family and friend support. Especially those days you need it most. Be sure to reach out on here anytime you need it. As you can see it's a very open place to discuss ANYTHING! Good luck. HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15 SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16 CW: 213 on 7.25.16

I had an uneventful one the first week and then maybe one or two a week the next couple weeks. I did at week 4-5 have an incident. I had total mass buildup. Probably from starting to actually eat food. I had to give myself and enema (first one ever) and drink a bottle of miralax. I was going all day but it cleaned me out. Four days later I had a normal bowel movement. I now take two Fiber choice at bedtime and in the morning I take two colace with herbal warm tea. I've been regular every two to three days since. HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15 SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16 CW: 213 on 7.25.16 You can take colace at anytime. It only softens the stool and doesn't interfere with consumption. HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15 SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16 CW: 213 on 7.25.16

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the other side! Sounds like everything went well. Take care this weekend and hopefully you'll feel back to your new normal by Monday. Don't know of any support groups. I believe Unity does have a group. You should inquire. We're always here too! Keep us posted on your progress. HW: 281.5 on 10.30.15 SW: 245.7 on 6.1.16 CW: 213 on 7.25.16

Ok here we go. I'm going to be honest. I'd rather prepare for the worst and hope for the best. And just so you know, it really wasn't bad at all. No they didn't give me a binder but ask for one and they will. I powered through without it and felt fine after two weeks. I didn't use my gas ex in the hospital but did at home and still do. Not much though. Bring next to nothing. I didn't have energy to change my clothes or even brush my teeth. I didn't even wear a bra and undies home. Too worn out. I was at hospital Wednesday 8am and left Thursday 5pm. I don't know what I was on in hospital but they sent me home with Oxy Tylenol. I stopped taking it before Monday after surgery. I am not on any meds - lucky me. Vitamins start at week four and they go down just fine with a sip of Water. I had my own room. A couple tips I can give you is to push yourself to walk. I don't think I did enough in hospital. Maybe a belly band would have helped. But I had no clue. Also asked for your spirometer. They didn't give me that until day two. Should have had it sooner. Also coughing....you'll have a lot of mucus built up. Hold a pillow to your belly and cough. Hurts like hell but I guess it isn't bad for you. Docs PA called me a whimp because mine was too weak. Lol. Once they finally clear you for liquids, sleep between sips. I sat in that chair for four hours sipping and sleeping. Be prepared for the death rattle when sipping. You'll know it when it happens. Lol You'll wake up confused and full of regret after surgery. Make sure you have a good support system to visit you in the hospital and at home. I was feeling so much better by Sunday and even more so by Tuesday. I drove myself to my first week appointment if that's any indication. Some people say they felt fine in the hospital. Not me. It was hard but not awful. You just had surgery. Take it easy but know it's ok to push a little too. I'm six weeks out and have been cleared to run and lift weights. I'm not ready but I guess my body already is. Ha ha I compare it to having kids. Hurts and painful but pain goes away so fast you forget what the pain was even like. I guess that prepares me for plastic surgery down the road. I was too pumped and excited to be scared or nervous. It really wasn't until I got in the OR that it really sank in. I'm so glad I did it. Some days it's a little tough but nothing like my tough days from the past. Good luck. Let me know if you have other questions. And relax. You deserve it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am scheduled for July 26 with Dr. July. So glad to find someone with same surgeon! Glad to hear you are doing great. Would love to hear about your experience so far! Sent from my VS990 using the BariatricPal App Glad you're here. I'm assuming you know how awesome everyone at Unity is. The whole experience hasn't been bad at all. Surgery, we'll post surgery and a couple days after are the worst. Once past that it's on! Good luck with pre-op. Your day will be here before you know it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 8 days post op and was also sleeved by Dr. July. Would love to hear about your progress. Sent from my iPhone