sleevedlove

On 08/16/2018 at 14:26, Letsgetgoing2018 said:

Hi there. I know the depression and anxiety. It’s a major surgery we just went through. It gets better. Six weeks out now and it’s getting better. Hang in there and these boards are great.

On 07/20/2018 at 19:33, ConnieCoops said:

Excited for everyone’s weight loss. Getting in enough Protein and liquids really helps. And exercise. I have lost about 13 pounds since June 29; disappointing to me. But I also had to deal w GERD w really set me back. Better now. And more determined

Could not getting Protein be causing slow weight loss? And idk if it’s slow really but it sure feels like it lol. Left the hospital July 2nd at 245 (gained 4 lbs from fluids swelling etc) , 229.8 today.

How much have you all lost your first month? How much should we lose?

How much did you all lose in the first month? Or how much should we lose?

Anybody know how much is the average amount of weight we should lose in the first month?

On 07/12/2018 at 18:27, Laura7 said:

Protein20 and clear Premir Protein Drinks. Some people hate them so beware. $25 for like 12. Different people will tell you they like or hated different flavors. Delivery from Amazon or Walmart. For Premir. Only Amazon delivery for protein20 they have a variety pack.

On 07/12/2018 at 18:02, mariaj417 said:

I drink core Protein chocolate, taste real good, reminds me of McDonald’s chocolate shake without the guilty.

On 07/12/2018 at 20:57, Simpson062681 said:

Did you try Premier Protein drinks? Not the clear bottles but the little cartons? They are super easy to drink!!

Wanting to connect with people in the area who are Post-Op with the sleeve! I was just sleeved July 2nd and looking for people to go on the journey with!

On 07/12/2018 at 15:44, mariaj417 said:

I had mine on 2 July, first week sucks, this second week not so bad

On 07/12/2018 at 15:44, mariaj417 said:

I had mine on 2 July, first week sucks, this second week not so bad

On 07/12/2018 at 06:19, Golfgal51 said:

Good Morning. I had my surgery on July 5 th. I am doing great. I suck on a sugarless popsicle right out of bed and then take my pill for nausea and an hour later the pill for heartburn and then just sail through the day. I think all 6 meetings with the Nutritionist was totally worth it. I feel very on top of all this.

On 7/9/2018 at 12:58 PM, aery said:

I am so confused, have you had the surgery or not yet? Is your story somewhere I can read?

Are you asking me or Frustr8? Frust8 was replying to me regarding my post about having surgery a week ago. I don't believe Frust8 has had surgery yet.

On 07/08/2018 at 12:12, Frustr8 said:

This only an educated guess, you are still very swollen inside. Let's examine two good reasons

1. While you were asleep,you had an endo -tracheal in place to help you breathe. Don't worry, every Man- Jack of us did or will have one. It goes with the territory, this is not the type you sit upright in a dental chair for! No matter how gentle a surgeon or an anesthesiologist is, and most of them have done it so often they are smooth as silk with it, there can be a little scraping going in or coming out. Its okay, it will heal, when you have your tonsils out, they give ice cream, we bariatric,patients get cheated,we have to,make do with sugar free popsicles.

2. Your stomach is also swollen, doesn't matter whether,you now have a banananrama sleeve or a kangaroo pouch, you fall heir to swelling. While,you are healing,in other ways, your poor stomach is saying WTF,did YOU do to,little ME? And it shows its displeasure by being red and swollen inside. That too will heal, and like every surgical patient, there will be pain. What pain is worse? Good question, but every one of them hurts, I have had abdominal, facial , arm and leg incisions and healed well from them all. But not a single one of them made me want to,go dance through the daffodils. You are early days yet, give yourself permission to heal.

Remember:

Every Day and in Every day,You are going,to,get better and better. Usually my 3 and 4 days were the worst but we all vary. A very good friend was Day#2 , anotherwas fine until day 7 when she wanted to find her surgeon and turn him into a steer. if you get,my drift. Lucky for him he went,on holiday in either the Bahamas or Barbados where Bajan Sleeve lives. But my friend had fire in her eyes and malice in her ❤toward him.

Darling, check it,out with your own doctor,when you see him, but I am virtually certain you will be just fine!😛

On 07/08/2018 at 13:26, BostonWLKC said:

Try hot Water ... cold Water really bothered me for a long time. The hot water (decaf tea etc) worked

I had my surgery on the 2nd and the pain has been bad. I am finally starting to feel a little better but I do still hurt when I drink Water or have a sugar free popsicle. My belly is still numb in some places. And sore to the touch. Follow up on Tuesday I plan to ask lots of questions.

I’m in week 1 and if I eat a popsicle it hurts, if I drink Water, it hurts. is this normal?

I’m in week 1 and if I eat a popsicle it hurts, if I drink Water, it hurts. is this normal?

On 07/02/2018 at 20:45, Eliza_n said:

Nibble yes it’s more gas pain, that’s why they want me to walk a lot and they gave me morphine

I was sleeved July 2nd. 4 days post op and I’m in lots of pain. Anyone else?

On 06/25/2018 at 17:23, MissPriss81 said:

Just found out from BCBS that I'm approved! Surgery date July 16, 2018! Super excited!!!!!!

On 06/24/2018 at 19:20, ClarksvilleSleever said:

July 2 for me too. Day 2 of pre op diet today

On 06/24/2018 at 19:34, LaaaRubi said:

Hello! I am having my surgery July 5th! I am looking forward to it. I’m a bit anxious, not nervous or scared. Just anxious.

On 06/14/2018 at 09:31, JamJarGem said:

What are you guys doing for your pre-op diet? I started mine this week...a bit early but I was treating every day like it was the last supper so I thought "enough". Also, I'm having revisionary surgery as I already have a gastric band, so I want to make sure my insides are as prepared as can be I'm on milk and greek yoghurt. Day 4 and I'm finding it OK.