Rubyfit4life

I’m almost 3 months out and still have issues drinking plain water. My surgeon did say that my pouch could be sensitive to the ph of the water so I usually add cucumbers, lemon or some diced fruit to it and it goes down a lot better.

How’s all the December sleepers doing? It’s our 3rd month post op!!! Time fly’s by!!!

That’s the school I got my bsn from !!!

Long Beach , California

Hi I would love more friends on MFP Sn::: rubyfitlbc

I can't have salad until next month just cooked veggies for now. 6 months no salad is a long time. I can have limited fresh fruits right now. They have to be soft fruit with no skin. so no apples and stuff like that.

I was sleeved on 12/6 and my surgeon gave me the ok to start soft foods last week and slowly transition to regular diet. I did try very soft over cooked broccoli and it felt so strange in my tummy. I want to try salad because i have been craving one so bad. Has anyone tried any fresh fruit yet?

I’m taking 3 weeks off. I could have gone back after one week really. My doctor wanted me to take 5 weeks off. But the extra time is helping me develop a routine and get comfortable with my new eating habits.

For me all the gas pain left once I had a bowel movement. I walked about a mile on day 4 and that got everything moving. Do what is comfortable for you and don’t over do it though. Also hot tea worked great for me also even though I had to keep reheating it lol

Omg I’m sorry to hear that. Praying for a safe recovery for you!

How are all my first week of December sleevers doing? Let’s get some updates. I’m 14 days post op and feel so great! Down 18 pounds at my 1 week follow up. I don’t weigh myself at home. I go to see my surgeon again next week so I’ll see how much more I’ve dropped. Only issue is my heart races after I eat or drink anything. Anyone else experiencing that too?

How are all you ladies doing?

looking for a sleeve buddy. I'm 27 in California surgery date is 12/6 looking for a sleeve buddy with a close sleeve date to mine so we can keep each other motivated since I'm a semi secret sleever.

Good luck and have a safe recovery!!!

Congrats on your surgery. I was sleeved on the 6th as well. First the yogurt didn’t sit well with me either until I blended it with a tiny amount of non fat milk to make like a smoothie texture. I just take small sips of that and it’s fine. Try it. I have started writing down what I eat and drink. I use an app to keep track of it all. I wouldn’t do the chew and spit thing because that can develop into an eating disorder or other unhealthy habits. Hope you have a great safe recovery sleeve buddy!!

Congrats!!! Hope you have a speedy recovery. The first few days I wasn’t hitting my water goals at all but I was always sleeping. Yesterday I only took my pain meds at night so I was able to get to 56oz of fluids. Still not all the way there but close. I just sip sip sip all day. And I change it up water to broth to ice pops to watered down prune juice. Just make sure you stay with in your programs limitations.

I’m doing a lot better today. Had my surgery on the 6th. I was in unbearable pain the first night but that slowly eased. I was discharged the next day. The two nurses I had were awesome. One even gave me a congrats card because just two days prior to my surgery I passed my nursing boards exam. Once home I slept and walked. Last night was the first night I didn’t need any pain meds to sleep. Only thing that is bothering me is the constant gurgling in my tummy and all the saliva that I’m producing. Hope you all have a easy pain free recovery!!

I have the gurgling too. It wakes me up at night. You’re lucky you got your monthly friend after. I stated it the hour right before my surgery. And it has been hell with the cramps. Good luck on your recovery!!!

Thanks for the well wishes. I was just sleeping and walking my first few days. The pain was a little rough but today I woke up with no pain at all. Just some soreness at my incisions. It’s hard having to train yourself to drink so slow. I literally feel the water trickling down to my stomach. Such a weird feeling. Everything else has been ok. The head hunger started. Yesterday I couldn’t stop thinking about having some tuna or cheese sticks. You guys are almost there too are y’all excited?

I just got home from the hospital last night. I have had a pretty interesting experience

Got home last night. Surgery was a breeze. Recovery has its ups and downs. The first night I was in so much pain but they couldn’t give me strong pain meds because I didn’t tolerate them well. Next day I was up walking but still tight and sore. And of course I started the period from hell. I have the worst pain from hiccups. After surgery I hiccup constantly. I only have four incisions the biggest one being in my belly button.

I’m here waiting surgery was pushed back to 1030

thank you !!! thanks and I will

it was a year being dragged around by my pervious insurance. I started a new job got new insurance and was approved in less than 3 months

Oh gosh surgery in the morning for me at 8am. It’s crazy that the day is finally here.it was a long year of waiting but it will be well worth it