Kbear Journey

Don't get disheartened my doctor reminded me yesterday everyone's body is different. I couldn't see and feel the difference for over 2 months. Was sleeved early February and as of yesterday I'm down 53 lbs since surgery day. For some that's losing at a snail's pace. I'm no longer diabetic, sleep apnea is getting better, off most of my hypertension medications and no longer having shortness of breath when I walk. Keep the faith and press on my dear. Best of luck with your journey! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using BariatricPal mobile app

Don’t feel disheartened everybody bodies react differently! You will do just fine, try not to weigh yourself weekly. Best of Luck!

It does! Is the pain more gas related?

I had surgery on the 7th too! Can you have jello or yogurt during the liquid phase. I can’t take aspartame so I was introduced to the True Lime packets. I got unflavored gelatin and made lime jello ( I was able to chew the jello) so that helped my brain! The 3 weeks will fly by we approaching the 1 week mark!

Congrats! How is your gas pain? I found walking very helpful. The doctor ended up ordering gas tablets too.

Congrats to you both as you begin this journey. I am recovering from the sleeve (2/7/18). If you have extra help at home to help with the daily routine then go for it. You will need some help within the first 2 weeks because of lifting restrictions driving limitations for the first 5-7 days etc- Best of luck on your journey as a couple! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks for the Welcome! I’m still working through the extra gas ( my body is taking a bit longer to expel all that CO2). I’m walking, using the incentive spirometer and trying to get my required liquids in. Day 1 post op was tedious, I would suggest that upcoming sleepers discuss gas management with the surgeon pre-op just in case it becomes a problem. I start my Full Liquids Stage on Monday. Clears have been very tolerable I had IBS and diverticulitis in the past so I keep homemade bone broth on hand. Really haven’t used any store bought broths so far ( I’ll see if I want to change flavors over the next 2 days).

When I’m up I set the timer on my phone at 15 min intervals and I keep the 1 oz medicine cups with my liquids. My challenge is keep the teas and broth hot so I’m constantly reheating. I going to try the warmer plate for coffee cups and candles( just got to order one)

Sorry that many of the protein brands are not working! What brands have you tried, have u tried any plant based products- Unjury has a plant based unflavored option! Have u experimented with adding some flavoring to your water, I can’t do anything with aspartame so I am tolerating the True Lemon True Lemon Products! Found Lemon Ginger Teabags super soothing too- hope you find some products that work. Hydration is key in this process. Best of Luck.

I got sleeved on 2/7/18- sleeved twins!

2/7/18