Lesmud

Hello Doublepau, my surgery is scheduled for February 28th at UCLA Ronald Reagan. I am very excited and anxious. Please keep me posted on your surgery and how your feeling. I want to hear from those in February that go before me. Blessings to you on this life journey.

Great to see I’m in sync mostly with everyone else. I’ve lost about 50 pounds and still need 38 more. It’s coming off slow but I’m okay with it. I also am not wanting that saggy skin which I’m already having a bit. My Hair loss is crazy but just thin, no balding yet. Does anyone have recommendations for hair loss. Why does this Evan happen.

I’m a Christian and had my sleeve done in February of 2020. I’ve lost 49 pounds and need to lose 38 more. Things are moving super slow. But still losing slowly.

I’m 17 days out from sleeve on 02/28/2020, I can drink the Protein Drinks fine but only one. I always get diarrhea right after. However I’ve moved on to soft foods, I’m eating chicken breasts, salmon, cheese and drinking small amounts of juice. I feel fine as long as I eat slow but just wondering if this may have caused a stall. scale hasn’t moved in 3 days.

Hi Lisafrommassachusetts,
im 10 days out from my sleeve. I’m also feeling little pain already. Just really struggling with the Protein. I cannot drink the drinks period. I made a spinach/carrot/leak Soup in beef stock I’ve been living on. I’m walking but woke up yesterday with an intense pain in my eyeball. No idea what’s going on there. Going to have to go to the dr. I guess. Overall good just really struggling with the protein. Yes I too have to choke down my chewable vitamins. I’d rather just swallow a Multivitamin like they gave me in the hospital. Looking forward to different meals

@MorganF, I was having the same problem but I had to quit the Protein Shakes and it stopped. I’m drinking a homemade strained Soup and going to find other ways to get the Protein in. I never could drink them even before surgery so I think all the artificial stuff makes me sick and causes disarray. Not sure if that’s your case but was mine.

Hi Lisa from Massachusetts, My surgery was 2/28. I’m in the same boat as you. I’m weighing in at 195. Saggy arms and slowly losing. I have 50 more pounds to lose and it seems it will take forever.

I’m one week out, I am not feeling any pain but I am so fatigued I can do hardly anything. I can not drink the Protein drinks at all. The thought alone now sickens me. I have no problem getting fluids down, “other than the protein drinks”. I made a Soup with spinach, leaks, peeled and ribbed tomatoes and one potato. Boiled and blended. I strain it and can eat about 3-4 ounces. I feel like I’m getting a little more energy since today. Hope to add a bit of unflavored protein in a bit. But I’m just glad to be getting some nutrients in right now.

Hi Lesmud, I hope you get to feeling better soon. I can sympathize about the Protein drinks. It’s just a “no” for me there. My gag reflex has gone back to thinking it’s pregnant! Ugh. Try whirring up the Greek yogurt with one of the protein rich milks, and some (1/4 c) crushed pineapple, 1/4 c frozen mango chunks, 1/2-1/3 banana, 1 T ground flax and hemp hearts. That should deliver about 30 G protein. Of course, you might have to wait to try this but it is saving me, atm. Take care.

Hi Lisafrommassachusetts,
im 10 days out from my sleeve. I’m also feeling little pain already. Just really struggling with the Protein. I cannot drink the drinks period. I made a spinach/carrot/leak Soup in beef stock I’ve been living on. I’m walking but woke up yesterday with an intense pain in my eyeball. No idea what’s going on there. Going to have to go to the dr. I guess. Overall good just really struggling with the protein. Yes I too have to choke down my chewable vitamins. I’d rather just swallow a Multivitamin like they gave me in the hospital. Looking forward to different meals

Your probably out of surgery by now. Praying for a speedy recovery. I’m right there with you, I had my surgery Friday and returned home yesterday. We are in this together. Sip and walk.

That's fantastic! May you continue to heal well and feel great!

I did it. I had my sleeve done on the 28th. They have not let me go home yet because my hemoglobin is low. But I feel really good. I think second day was the worst with the gas pain, but it’s gone. Yesterday I was sipping away, I thought they lied to me and didn’t take my stomach. today I feel like I’m swallowing air so I’m keeping it slow. Over all I’m feeling really good. How’s everyone else doing.

I was sleeping on my side propped with pillows before leaving the hospital also.

I’m going home today. Feeling great my blood test levels are going up, I’ve had two BM’s and I’m feeling great. No problem getting liquids down. So far so good.

I did it. I had my sleeve done on the 28th. They have not let me go home yet because my hemoglobin is low. But I feel really good. I think second day was the worst with the gas pain, but it’s gone. Yesterday I was sipping away, I thought they lied to me and didn’t take my stomach. today I feel like I’m swallowing air so I’m keeping it slow. Over all I’m feeling really good. How’s everyone else doing.

Walking and have someone strongly pat your back.

Hope you get to go home soon. That is amazing that you feel so normal!

I did it. I had my sleeve done on the 28th. They have not let me go home yet because my hemoglobin is low. But I feel really good. I think second day was the worst with the gas pain, but it’s gone. Yesterday I was sipping away, I thought they lied to me and didn’t take my stomach. today I feel like I’m swallowing air so I’m keeping it slow. Over all I’m feeling really good. How’s everyone else doing.

That's great! 👍🏽🤣

Okay today is day 8 of post op. It's getting easier everyday But still sore. And definitely a challenge to get the Protein and fluids throughout the day.But I really felt positive the last couple of days.Energy is returning and I'm getting back into the household routine.A couple of non scale victories already.On day 5 post op I was able to get off of 2 of my blood pressure medications.And yesterday I took a walk and it's longer than I have walked in probably about a year.This and the fact that I'm feeling pretty good really affirms that I made the right decision. Hope everybody else who had the February surgery so far is doing or will do as well as I am right now .

I did it. I had my sleeve done on the 28th. They have not let me go home yet because my hemoglobin is low. But I feel really good. I think second day was the worst with the gas pain, but it’s gone. Yesterday I was sipping away, I thought they lied to me and didn’t take my stomach. today I feel like I’m swallowing air so I’m keeping it slow. Over all I’m feeling really good. How’s everyone else doing.

Prayers are with you for a quick recovery. I am right behind you on Friday.

Well I’m going in tomorrow morning. Keep me in your prayers everyone. I’ll update as soon as possible.

Well I’m going in tomorrow morning. Keep me in your prayers everyone. I’ll update as soon as possible.