Tomorrow is SLEEVE DAY!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Glad everything is going well. The 2nd day was rough for me too. Between the drugs and gas, I was miserable or asleep. Gas X strips are an amazing thing. Walking helps too. So like everyone else says... WALK WALK WALK...

While you are home rest even if you feel great, I overdid and last week I paid for it....

I think I over did it yesterday. Last night was uncomfortable. I woke up at 2am for more liquid codine. And usually the one dose right before bed will keep me through the night. I will take it easy today :scared0:

[lunarose 97]

Just keep reminding yourself that each day is better.

Nancy

[Papillon 7]

Glad to hear you are feeling better each day!! Sorry to hear you have had some discomfort in your throat... sending you hugs!

[breezy 8]

Thanks so much Breezy, I soooo appreciate it! Well I hit 199 today so that feels pretty good:thumbup:...

I fit into size 14 jeans yesterday:lol0:! I started at 24/26. It only gets better! I'll watch for your shout-outs! Keep us posted on how you feel too! I'm pulling for you.

[LovinLife 0]

So glad you are feeling better and congrats on making it to onederland!!! Way to go!

[jbland 8]

I was thinking of you and wondered if you were feeling any better. 199#s that's wonderful. Keep up the great work!

Unfortunately, I am still waiting for my primary MD to have his office staff move on his referral to my selected surgeon and the bariatric clinic. Monday, it'll be 2 weeks since I saw my doctor. I can't believe that it takes 2 weeks to make a referral. I'll call them back on Monday. I really want to start hoop jumping.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Thanks breezy, papillion, lovinlife and jbland it really means a lot to me...hugs :thumbup1:

[TwoStepsBack 15]

Hey Sleeve4Me!

Just wanted to check in and say hi, and I hope you're holding up. Remember to take it easy today, you said you would! :confused1:

I've really enjoyed seeing your updates as I'm coming up soon too and it's great to hear what I can expect first hand.

Thinking I should take my laptop with me so I can come on here whilst I'm in hospital if I need some support!

Look after yourself, and congrats on 199!!!! xxxx

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Hey Sleeve4Me!

Just wanted to check in and say hi, and I hope you're holding up. Remember to take it easy today, you said you would!

I've really enjoyed seeing your updates as I'm coming up soon too and it's great to hear what I can expect first hand.

Thinking I should take my laptop with me so I can come on here whilst I'm in hospital if I need some support!

Look after yourself, and congrats on 199!!!! xxxx

Thanks TSB :confused1:. I will be thinking of you on Thursday during my post op...good idea in taking your laptop, I will be checking in on you...hugs :biggrin2:

[BlaqBeary 23]

I posted to you PM; did not know you posted here how you made out. So happy to know you are doing well. The days will get better. How are the liquids going down now? Is there ever a time you feel hungry, only because you didn't remember to drink anything? Have you begun Protein yet? Overall, how does your body feel?

OMGOSH! So much to tell! I'm using my blackberry to post this :-)...I'm still here in the hospital and trying to deal with this terrible gas...yesterday was super tough, I was so out of it (on morphine all day) lol. Today is much better but still painful, some of these pains are worse than labor pains (for me anyway). I had something really scarry happen to me on Thursday the night before my surgery. I found a large lump on my left breast :-(. My surgeon was able to get a biopsy during the sleeve. He said it wasn't a cyst and would have to be surgically removed. He also said the biopsy didn't look like cancer, so that was good news. Anyway, I think I may be released tomorrow. I will post another update once I get home. Please keep me in your prayers :-)...hugs.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

I posted to you PM; did not know you posted here how you made out. So happy to know you are doing well. The days will get better. How are the liquids going down now? Is there ever a time you feel hungry, only because you didn't remember to drink anything? Have you begun Protein yet? Overall, how does your body feel?

Hi BlaqBeary...OK let me answer your questions :thumbup:..

1. I drank a small can of V8 yesterday and finished it with NO PAIN yayyy! So that was huge for me.

2. I never feel hungry, I do get thirsty (probably because I'm still not at 64 oz.).

3. I can't even think about Protein right now,still trying to get all my fluids in. Once I starting eating I will try and eat high protein items if possible.

4. My body is tired ...I see on many posts others going on trips, and outings and feeling fine, but that's not me at all. I can't even go out for an 1 hour without feeling totally drained. I'm so happy I took a month off.

[Nene16 0]

Good luck! I'm getting sleeve tomorrow as well! A little nervous.

[BlaqBeary 23]

I'm sorry for asking so many questions. :tongue_smilie:But I have an inquiring mind. Overall I'm happy for you and can't wait til my transition. I'm hoping to get a November date.

Hi BlaqBeary...OK let me answer your questions :confused1:..

1. I drank a small can of V8 yesterday and finished it with NO PAIN yayyy! So that was huge for me.

2. I never feel hungry, I do get thirsty (probably because I'm still not at 64 oz.).

3. I can't even think about Protein right now,still trying to get all my fluids in. Once I starting eating I will try and eat high Protein items if possible.

4. My body is tired :cursing: ...I see on many posts others going on trips, and outings and feeling fine, but that's not me at all. I can't even go out for an 1 hour without feeling totally drained. I'm so happy I took a month off.

[breezy 8]

1. I drank a small can of V8 yesterday and finished it with NO PAIN yayyy! So that was huge for me.

I'm glad to hear your pain is gone!

2. I never feel hungry, I do get thirsty (probably because I'm still not at 64 oz.).

I still have yet to feel a hunger pang! I think that is the GREATEST part of my sleeve experience. I had problems drinking enough fluids, too. I had to really discipline myself to have something handy and sip.sip.sip all day long. I still have problems drinking enough fluids. I wish I could guzzle it like I used to!

3. I can't even think about Protein right now,still trying to get all my fluids in. Once I starting eating I will try and eat high Protein items if possible.

Are you using liquid Protein? It's so important for healing...

4. My body is tired :001_huh: ...I see on many posts others going on trips, and outings and feeling fine, but that's not me at all. I can't even go out for an 1 hour without feeling totally drained. I'm so happy I took a month off.

I was tired a lot, too. It will pass. I'm glad you're listening to your body. It's great that you have a month to recuperate!

I'm watching for your posts to follow your progress! It's going to be great when you start posting your "shout outs!"

[sleeve 4 me 910]

I'm sorry for asking so many questions. :tongue_smilie:But I have an inquiring mind. Overall I'm happy for you and can't wait til my transition. I'm hoping to get a November date.

No worries, anything I can do to help :001_huh:...I wish I could tell you I've lost tons of weight only after 12 days like other people (sigh), but I've only lost 8 lbs. so far