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I am up and about, trying to get my Water and Protein in. I am full after 2 spoonfuls of greek plain yogurt with unsweetened apple sauce and a scoop of Isopure unsweetened Protein Powder. I am going to try to go to the gym tomorrow.
I am really cold and may invest in a small space heater. I am covered up with 3 blankets. All and all pain is manageable and I am not having any gas pains. Knock on wood.
My cat keep trying to lay down on my stomach smh.
I am thankful for my sons 20 and 23 yr old. My 9 yr old daughter is to busy playing ROBLOX with her friends.
Hope everyone is doing well.

I got cleared for pureeds today so I thought I’d share my first meal! Refried Beans with a little bit of cheese on top—I measured out 1/4 cup in a small bowl 😂

I just got my approval call is a go for Tuesday, is getting real people!!! So excited!!!

I was sleeved on 4/11, I just had my 2 week appointment with the PA today. I am approved to move on to puréed foods for 2 weeks! Some soreness still which she said would be the case for a week or two more around the largest incision but otherwise my recovery has been smooth! I am back at work this week but sitting at a desk most of the day just trying to get up and walk a lap every hour or so. Still kind of hard to get both the 60oz of Water and 60g of Protein, I’ve set timers to remind myself to drink every 10 mins or so to make sure I can get the water in. Looking forward to some greek yogurt and refried Beans tomorrow!!
@girlaccountant I’m sorry you are already back at two jobs that has to be tough! @labgoddess I am struggling sometimes too especially because I am trying to take walks and halfway through getting really tired and hating that I have to turn around and walk all the way back 😂 but I am hoping that eating some actual food will help!!! Glad to hear everything is going pretty well for everyone and it will just keep getting better!

I got cleared for pureeds today so I thought I’d share my first meal! Refried Beans with a little bit of cheese on top—I measured out 1/4 cup in a small bowl 😂

I got cleared for pureeds today so I thought I’d share my first meal! Refried Beans with a little bit of cheese on top—I measured out 1/4 cup in a small bowl 😂

Hi all here’s an update and follow on post from after my walk.

SW 310.2
WS 293.3
CW 279.8

GW 167.2

So the few days before my walk I started to get some heartburn with every sip I was taking and it was really painful. And feeling dizzy. That upset me greatly as I knew then I wasn’t drinking as much as I need to and just downright annoying. Each time I’d need to lay down.

I have my first post op appointment with the dr and dietician tomorrow so I’m going to discuss that with them.

Yay, I went for a walk for 25mins. (My knees are feeling it today, however it is more muscles that are tight making my knees hurt so I had already booked a physio appt before surgery, it is in a couple of days) And I need to do some fascia stretching - it’s painful but worth it.

My surgery wounds are healing well. 3 out of five have sealed right up. So I started to put a silicone scar gel on them all, it is also bacteria inhibiting.

I feel really great with the amount of weight that has gone, here’s some positive reasons so far...

Feel like I can actually go for a walk now.
Clothes are loose.
I feel just a little more agile than I was before.
I have the desire to want to do more now - a bit more positive.
Standing up from seated somewhere isn’t as hard.


I felt a bit nervous before my walk as I’d also been feeling dizzy the days before. Anyway, I blitzed it and it felt amazing to move and be outside. I’m hoping to keep a walk up each day, I’ll just do the same walk until I get fitter. So pats on the back to me! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

And I started to get a sore throat yesterday again, felt the same as the one I had before surgery 🙄 so I didn’t sleep well last night, only 3hours sleep. My ears are blocked so it’s all sinus swelling in my head - painful.

I realise this post is possibly long and boring. But an account of how it’s been for me.

I’m really looking forward to recovering more ie wounds healing internally and externally and being able to move more and not have so much heartburn, I want to see more dropping down on the scales.

I guess when I’ve had to lay down from the heart burn it was making me feel very lazy, like old habits of not moving from the couch.

Good luck to everyone having surgery that is still to come. You’ll be fine.

Also on the off chance anyone gets a rash from the surgical tape/bandaid things. Sudocream works wonders. High in zinc. And yes it’s also a nappy rash cream.

Big hugs all round to everyone, what we are doing is not easy but it’s the best thing long term. I’m excited about the future - that’s hard for me to say.

Have a wonderful day all. Be kind to yourself and others.

Sounds like things are going well. Working from home helps a lot. I'm telecommuting right now as well, so I was able to "return to work" the first Monday post surgery.

Sleeved on 4/11, so officially a week post op today. I’ve had mostly gas and some pain around the largest incision site but I have been up and walking. My follow up appointment is on the 24th at that point I hope to be cleared for purées! I spent one night in the hospital and have been home all week. Im able to work from home so I’ll probably “go back” to work tomorrow and work most of next week from home just to enjoy being home.

Glad to read everyone is doing well and good luck to those whose are coming up!!!

Sleeved on 4/11, so officially a week post op today. I’ve had mostly gas and some pain around the largest incision site but I have been up and walking. My follow up appointment is on the 24th at that point I hope to be cleared for purées! I spent one night in the hospital and have been home all week. Im able to work from home so I’ll probably “go back” to work tomorrow and work most of next week from home just to enjoy being home.

Glad to read everyone is doing well and good luck to those whose are coming up!!!

Sleeved on 4/11, so officially a week post op today. I’ve had mostly gas and some pain around the largest incision site but I have been up and walking. My follow up appointment is on the 24th at that point I hope to be cleared for purées! I spent one night in the hospital and have been home all week. Im able to work from home so I’ll probably “go back” to work tomorrow and work most of next week from home just to enjoy being home.

Glad to read everyone is doing well and good luck to those whose are coming up!!!

UPDATE: had my first post op appt today. I was sleeved 4/8. Surgery weight was 225, today was 210. Down 15lbs. The body analysis shows that was mainly Fluid loss, but doctor said that’s normal. He cleared me to start purées stage Saturday. Never in my life have I ever looked so forward to mashed potatoes or scrambled eggs!! 1 more day of liquid. Water still a struggle. I used to drink 80-100 ounces a day, now 40-50 is about all I can manage on top of the Protein Shakes, broth and yogurt. My doctor said it will get easier in a couple more weeks when the stomach swelling goes down. Hope you all are doing well on your journey. Feel free to ask me anything! Thanks for all your support!!! 😘

Getting discharged this afternoon. Worst part for me was the anesthesia piece...on my phone app at the moment. Will try to get online when I get home to check up on everyone.

Hi all, thought I’d check in. I had a swallow test this morning at 8.40am. Was told they’d have results by 12noon and they would then let me start to sip fluids. But it’s now 4pm. I’m hoping I get to sip something soon!!!

I’m also going home tomorrow if all goes well. Feel a bit nervous about whether they’ll be anything wrong or just difficult about sipping Fluid, will it hurt my stomach.

A little bit tender where the incisions are. My drain is still in.

Much love to all, I hope everyone is ok.

I think I’m feeling a bit sad waiting.

I am ok though.

Yes best wishes! Fell asleep but woke up for a vitals check so I’m gonna try and have a little more Protein Shake and Water before going back to sleep. Happy dreams everyone!

Hi all!
My surgery was at 7:30am this morning. I was in recovery until about noon so about three hours (I think they were just waiting for a vacant room) and I slept most of the time. I’m on my first attempt to drink some water! Feeling bloated and a little pain in my abdomen, but mostly just like a bad period cramp 😂 so far so good! Glad to be on the losers bench and i don’t post a ton but it has been wonderful reading everyone’s progress! Everyone is doing awesome and I hope everyone else that had theirs today is recovering well!

Hi all!
My surgery was at 7:30am this morning. I was in recovery until about noon so about three hours (I think they were just waiting for a vacant room) and I slept most of the time. I’m on my first attempt to drink some water! Feeling bloated and a little pain in my abdomen, but mostly just like a bad period cramp 😂 so far so good! Glad to be on the losers bench and i don’t post a ton but it has been wonderful reading everyone’s progress! Everyone is doing awesome and I hope everyone else that had theirs today is recovering well!

Yes best wishes! Fell asleep but woke up for a vitals check so I’m gonna try and have a little more Protein Shake and Water before going back to sleep. Happy dreams everyone!

Hi all!
My surgery was at 7:30am this morning. I was in recovery until about noon so about three hours (I think they were just waiting for a vacant room) and I slept most of the time. I’m on my first attempt to drink some water! Feeling bloated and a little pain in my abdomen, but mostly just like a bad period cramp 😂 so far so good! Glad to be on the losers bench and i don’t post a ton but it has been wonderful reading everyone’s progress! Everyone is doing awesome and I hope everyone else that had theirs today is recovering well!

Hi all!
My surgery was at 7:30am this morning. I was in recovery until about noon so about three hours (I think they were just waiting for a vacant room) and I slept most of the time. I’m on my first attempt to drink some water! Feeling bloated and a little pain in my abdomen, but mostly just like a bad period cramp 😂 so far so good! Glad to be on the losers bench and i don’t post a ton but it has been wonderful reading everyone’s progress! Everyone is doing awesome and I hope everyone else that had theirs today is recovering well!

Hi all!
My surgery was at 7:30am this morning. I was in recovery until about noon so about three hours (I think they were just waiting for a vacant room) and I slept most of the time. I’m on my first attempt to drink some water! Feeling bloated and a little pain in my abdomen, but mostly just like a bad period cramp 😂 so far so good! Glad to be on the losers bench and i don’t post a ton but it has been wonderful reading everyone’s progress! Everyone is doing awesome and I hope everyone else that had theirs today is recovering well!

Hi all!
My surgery was at 7:30am this morning. I was in recovery until about noon so about three hours (I think they were just waiting for a vacant room) and I slept most of the time. I’m on my first attempt to drink some water! Feeling bloated and a little pain in my abdomen, but mostly just like a bad period cramp 😂 so far so good! Glad to be on the losers bench and i don’t post a ton but it has been wonderful reading everyone’s progress! Everyone is doing awesome and I hope everyone else that had theirs today is recovering well!

Hi all!
My surgery was at 7:30am this morning. I was in recovery until about noon so about three hours (I think they were just waiting for a vacant room) and I slept most of the time. I’m on my first attempt to drink some water! Feeling bloated and a little pain in my abdomen, but mostly just like a bad period cramp 😂 so far so good! Glad to be on the losers bench and i don’t post a ton but it has been wonderful reading everyone’s progress! Everyone is doing awesome and I hope everyone else that had theirs today is recovering well!

Good Luck to anyone that has their surgery today! Welcome to the Losers bench!

How is everyone doing?

I’m fine here! Only bit of tiny gas pain in my shoulder.

I’m still on oxygen, have compression stockings and massage wraps around my calf muscles.

Easy breezy so far.

I have a swallow X-ray tomorrow and then Friday allowed to have fluids. (Currently on IV)

Be well everyone xo