Sleeved in DFW :-)

I still get it but only if I sip my 2 ounces faster than I should. I only drink 2 oz at a time.

If you see pus, call your doctor. That could mean there is an infection and that is the last thing you want.

You look amazing!! Very inspirational to someone who is 5 days post-op like me :-) Thank you so much for continuing to share your journey here. It really does help others. Again, congrats, you're beautiful.

Sleeved 8/21. I have that same kinda stuck feeling depending on how much I sip and how fast I sip. I also had awful gas pain in my chest, neck and shoulder. It seems like it is mostly gone now. I do not have spasms when I drink. Are you drinking room temperature liquids?

Sleeved 8/21. Also had hernia repaired that I didn't know was there. Totally out of it first 8 hours. When they got me up to walk I became violently sick and dry heaved for an hour. Since I couldn't walk, the gas pain became really bad. They changed my pain medicine and by the next morning the nausea was gone but the gas pain was even worse. They kept me until 7 pm and finally let me go home after I did the swallow X-ray test and kept down some liquids.
Being at home is much better. I walked the gas out the first two days and that pain is gone. sleep is still uncomfortable b/c of incisions. Drinking enough is an all day, on-going battle. It is getting easier every day. I can't stomach the Protein Shakes so drinking Protein Water, crystal light and smart water. Had 2 oz of chicken broth today too. Day 4 at home for me and I did leave the house to go see a friend for just a little bit. It was nice to get out. Only problem I'm really having is diarrhea. I wish I was one of the people constipated. I'm sure they would say the same but this is awful and happens really fast so I'm kinda scared to be away from home.
Hope this was helpful. Good luck to you. You will do great. Getting prepared at home with different liquid options for after helped me. You just don't know what is going to taste good to you.

"Get busy living or get busy dying"

Now I can't tolerate any shakes. The paleo shake I can do, but I have to dilute the heck out of it. I found a great alternative to shakes! 4 triple zero Oikos yogurts equals to 60 grams of Protein. It coats the tummy and heals it with the probiotics. [emoji846]

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I didn't force my stomach to eat "real " food enough in the beginning. So now I'm still struggling to eat things like chicken, veggies etc. So I hardly ever cook anything at home unless it's something that the boyfriend really likes. The last thing i fixed at home was ground turkey meatloaf, streamed broccoli and red mashed potatoes. That was a month ago. I would LOVE to eat leftovers, but it's beyond expensive when most of it goes in the trash. Protein Bars, yogurt and cottage cheese are my daily staples

8/21 sleeved. I'm doing okay. First night was horrible b/c the pain meds made me dry heave over and over and that doesn't feel great with stomach incisions. Oh yeah, my nurses tried to give me crackers to make me less nauseous. Whaaaat? Probably wouldn't have killed me (maybe?) but just the fact that they knew so little about me and my surgery was scary. My doctor doesn't allow anything, not even ice chips the first day. That sucked too. Anyway, at home now trying to adjust to my new life. Really sick of crystal light, can't stomach broth and I've always hated Jello. Just trying desperately to not get dehydrated. Also having a hard time finding comfortable positions to sleep.
How is everyone else???

On 8/19/2017 at 7:52 AM, speechick1969 said:

Thank you for you encouragement, PJTaylor! I was really thinking about cheating. I went and the chef made a broth especially for me and let me take all the leftovers home! It was great seeing my friends and leaving feeling good about my choice!

Yay!! That's awesome. I knew you could do it!

Heading to the hospital! See you on the other side ladies :-)

Get busy living or get busy dying.

12 minutes ago, MsNat3 said:

Hi ladies, I'm number 5 ! I check in at 5:15 am and my surgery is at 7:15 am. I am in the bed but on my iPad in the forums. I'm anxious to say the least. It is 12:25 am but I just can't sleep. Anywho, prayers and blessings on your respective surgeries. I will check in once I am able. The new chapter in our lives awaits us.

I can't sleep either. Too scared and nervous!

Make it four :-)
I check-in at 5:30, surgery around 7 a.m. I have been telling my husband all weekend that I'm not sure I can do this. I'm so scared. But I know I will go through with it because it is what I need to do. I've tried everything else and failed. I eat pretty healthy but I eat WAY too much and have a hard time stopping. I think the Sleeve will be a good fit for me.
I was on a 5 day liquid diet and 1 small high Protein meal. The last two days have been liquid only. Won't lie. I'm a little hungry.

SW-237
CW - 228
GW - ?

Good luck ladies! We can do this! If anyone is interested in being buddies on here/email/text let me know. I'd love to talk with someone along the way who has started the journey at the same time as me. [emoji173]️[emoji173]️

Thanks for explaining! I love getting insight from anyone who has actually been through this. And thank you for the kind words. I am trying really hard to stay calm and believe that I am making the right decision. Im scared though. So thank you. You are an inspiration!

You look AWESOME! Well done!

Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you've done a great job! When did you get sleeved? And how has the experience been different than you thought it would be? I have mine in 3 days. Very scared and nervous right now.

Thank you so much for sharing. I have my surgery in 3 days and it truly helps calm the nerves to head/see such amazing results. You look amazing! Well done.

Yes that will be tough! But you can do it!! I went out with friends on Tuesday and watched them drink vodka and eat nachos at a baseball game while I had Water. It was so hard. But it's gonna be worth it!

You will be fine. My doctor has me on shakes and one lean Protein meal and then the last two days are liquid only. I plan to sleep through those days! My surgery is on Monday as well! Is there a group for it? Seems like there are quite a few of us!

That's amazing!!

You look great! Great inspiration. Thank you! What tracker is that?

Doesn't sound that high to me. I'm 5'6 and I would love to get to 175. I felt pretty good at that weight too. My surgeon says 135 should be my goal but that sounds totally insane to me right now. Lol. It would mean a 100 lb. weight loss and I can't even comprehend that. Thanks for sharing! Congrats and good luck.

Wow that's amazing!! What was your starting weight/goal weight? That is so inspiring to me. My surgery is in one week and this post was awesome to read! Thank you!

Thank you for sharing. You are definitely an inspiration!