We are a few days into July and I thought it would be good to start a Thread for July losers. I CANT wait to change over to the post-op form! Since there is only two people in my life that know I am getting sleeved this is where I go to talk everything out. You all have become a second family to me and I cant wait to read about everyone's story!

Good luck july sleevers!

Donna,

Just wanted to let you know I just read your posts and wanted to let you know how impressed I am with you! How cool that it went so well for you! I will definitely keep you in my prayers that you keep healing at a fast rate especially for the drive home. Keep posting as that keeps you fresh in our minds and keeps the good thoughts coming your way!

Dawn

Donna,

Just wanted to let you know I just read your posts and wanted to let you know how impressed I am with you! How cool that it went so well for you! I will definitely keep you in my prayers that you keep healing at a fast rate especially for the drive home. Keep posting as that keeps you fresh in our minds and keeps the good thoughts coming your way!

Dawn

Thanks so much!

Update 10Pm. I've been feeling much better since 7pm.I walked around the unit with the nurses and it felt good. Newbies you have nothing to fear from the hospital day. At least for me you heal pretty quickly even if your tummy takes longer.they let me start sipping ice Water at 7pm and that felt great. Tomorrow I can have popsicles. I'll be discharged tomorrow afternoon. The reason I'm posting from the hospital is this is the kind of stuff I wanted to know so I figured maybe someone else would. I brought a bunch of magazines to read but I Haven't had time because the nurses kept me so busy monitoring vitals and asking how I felt. If you're looking for a really comforting and competent place to have your surgery st.alexius in bismark nd is the place to go. They also have special agreements with bcbs so insurance is a breeze. Anyway I'm glad I did this and all the other july sleevers are in my prayers.

Glad everything went well for you !!!!!!! Mine is next wed.

Glad everything went well for you !!!!!!! Mine is next wed.

I hope everything goes well with you! One thing I didn't expect was pain in the left shoulder. The nurse said it was gas. It's 5am thurs and that's the only pain I have left, and it's not that bad.

Still feeling good from my surgery which was July 12. I am drinking every two minutes to make sure I keep hydrated. Yesterday I drove to the store to buy popsicles and gatorade and those have helped with the liquid phase. Saturday I will start full liquids.

The Protein shots and coconut Water are so disgusting and I really need to get some protein into my diet, so I am looking forward to full liquids on Saturday.

There's really not much pain with this surgery and so far has been quite easy. I wanted to go back to work today, but my husband won't let me.

How are the rest of the newbies doing?

Jill

Still feeling good from my surgery which was July 12. I am drinking every two minutes to make sure I keep hydrated. Yesterday I drove to the store to buy popsicles and gatorade and those have helped with the liquid phase. Saturday I will start full liquids.

The Protein shots and coconut Water are so disgusting and I really need to get some protein into my diet, so I am looking forward to full liquids on Saturday.

There's really not much pain with this surgery and so far has been quite easy. I wanted to go back to work today, but my husband won't let me.

How are the rest of the newbies doing?

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I'm so glad you're doing well. I'm still in the hospital but feel fine, and will go back to the hotel_this afternoon.no pain but some burping and rumblies. I finally feel happy that I did this. How is everyone else doing?

Donns

Sorry it has been so long. I have pretty much woke up long enough to take my meds, try to drink something, walk as much as I can, use the bathroom, then I go back to sleep. I am unsure why but I had alot of scar tissue making my one hour surgery last over two hours. He said that since he did so much moving around in the surgery it will take me longer than most to recover. I am slowing getting better though. I made myself drink some warm chicken broth last night and it felt pretty good. They told me that it will be tight when I first wake up and anything warm will help. I'm not jumping back as fast as I hoped but each day gets better and better. I take my pain meds like clock work since I know from working at the hospital it is never good to wait to take them until you are really hurting since it is hard to get the pain under control. I'm just glad that I am at my sisters where I don't have to watch the boys, clean, or anything. I honestly am tired after a short walk. How is everyone else doing?

I'm sorry you had complications. Just keep moving forward and get your protein in. You will be in my prayers.

My surgery took three hours because of so much scar tissue and the surgery was tough for the surgeon.

Stop falling back to sleep and get your ass up and walking. You are making it harder on yourself by sleeping so much. Force yourself to get up and get up every couple of hours and walk for ten minutes at least. I came home the next day and have already driven to the grocery store. Today I am going out to do errands. Recovery is in your hands.

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Today I went to the store with my sister and I do feel better. I woke up at 8 am this morning and it is 1 pm so I'm doing pretty good. Thanks for the advice since I do need to be walking more.

I'm back in my hotel--got sleeved yesterday morning. So far it's been a cakewalk, really. No pain, healthy liver, something to look forward to. My surgeon rocks--he does 4 different kinds of leak tests before you're discharged. That really adds to my peace of mind. The nurse told me not to weigh the first week because there will be extra weight from IV fluids. So, I'm 1 day out, feeling great, and I hope all the new sleevers have a good post-op experience!

You guys are awsome!!!! YOU DID IT !! I'm glad to hear your all doing well. Everybody goes at their own pace.... listen to your body and walk sip walk sip walk sip walk sip.......

Your new life awaits you

take care

stacey

My surgery took three hours because of so much scar tissue and the surgery was tough for the surgeon.

Stop falling back to sleep and get your ass up and walking. You are making it harder on yourself by sleeping so much. Force yourself to get up and get up every couple of hours and walk for ten minutes at least. I came home the next day and have already driven to the grocery store. Today I am going out to do errands. Recovery is in your hands.

I took your advice and didn't let myself take one nap and I feel good. I was able to drink all though the day without getting sick. When I went to Mexico I couldnt keep anything down until the morning I left. I think my main issue was I forgot my gas-x strips and those have been my life saver. Instead of taking pain meds I would use a strip and take a walk. It was amazing how much of a difference if made. My sister says I looked dead the first few days. My eyes change to yellow when I sick so Im so I didn't look the best lol.. I'm still on Clear liquids until Monday then I can start to have some full liquids. What can I drink that is clear and has protien?

I took your advice and didn't let myself take one nap and I feel good. I was able to drink all though the day without getting sick. When I went to Mexico I couldnt keep anything down until the morning I left. I think my main issue was I forgot my gas-x strips and those have been my life saver. Instead of taking pain meds I would use a strip and take a walk. It was amazing how much of a difference if made. My sister says I looked dead the first few days. My eyes change to yellow when I sick so Im so I didn't look the best lol.. I'm still on clear liquids until Monday then I can start to have some full liquids. What can I drink that is clear and has protien?

Yay, that is great new!!!! It really does help to start walking right away; makes all the difference in the world.

I too am on only clear liquids until Saturday. I have Protein shots which are clear and which give 26 grams of protein a shot. I've been drinking two a day. They are almost 3 ounces each. I take a sip just about every one to two minutes to make sure that I get in enough Fluid to keep from dehydrating. I am also sipping broth, gatorade and Water and I am eating Italian icees and popsicles, which I love because just a small amount goes through at a time so they are like a self monitoring intake bar. I seem to be able to drink more than 4 ounces per hour, which I like. I asked my doctor about that since the dietician and so many others told me ust 4 ounces at a time and he said that clear liquid goes right through, so it is okay if I drink more. I just make sure to take very small sips. The Gatorade seems to hydrate me the best and stop me from feeling so parched and thirsty, but the broth tastes so good and is satisfying.

It's okay to take naps now, just make sure you are walking. Walking immediately after sugery is the most important and for that day and the next so that you don't get blood clots or DVT and it will also help move around the gas so that it can escape.

Jill