Sleeved December 8!

[Thea'sMom 2]

I was sleeved by Dr. Landerholm at the Puget Sound Surgical Center in Edmonds, Washington yesterday. From what I can gather, this center is one of a very few that does the procedure as an outpatient. I was there at 8:30 in the morning, surgery by 9:45, and in recovery by 11:00. They gave me a IV of saline, and sent me off. Because I live on an island, we took a motel room nearby, because I needed to go back today for two more saline IVs.

According to the doctor, it went beautifully, and apparently I have a lovely liver, something that, up to this time, I was completely ignorant of.

Thus far I have had zero difficulty getting down the Water. I keep a glass by my side, sipping constantly. The incisions are still oozing, but not terribly. I am more sore today than I was yesterday, but it's like I've done a thousand situps - uncomfortable, but not impossible.

Yesterday and today, Clear liquids. Tomorrow, I start Protein Drinks. The few I've tried all tasted horrible, but I've got LOTS of samples.

I'm thinkig of going to the gym tomorrow for the treadmill -- then I won't find myself exahausted and a half mile from home. Then again, I may just feel like lying in bed moaning...

How are my sleeve brothers and sisters doing?

[Telisaswan 1]

Congratulations! Sounds like you are doing great. I am chuckling because I just noticed we picked almost the exact same ticker. Anyway, sounds like you are doing well. I hope my sleeve goes as smoothly Good luck with the rest of your recovery!

[Leesey 21]

Thea,

We were both sleeved on the exact same date. This far out I've been doing great! No pain, no trouble with Water, etc. Just good! I have been craving fruit which I think is my body's way of saying go eat something. but who knows... you?

I was sleeved by Dr. Landerholm at the Puget Sound Surgical Center in Edmonds, Washington yesterday. From what I can gather, this center is one of a very few that does the procedure as an outpatient. I was there at 8:30 in the morning, surgery by 9:45, and in recovery by 11:00. They gave me a IV of saline, and sent me off. Because I live on an island, we took a motel room nearby, because I needed to go back today for two more saline IVs.

According to the doctor, it went beautifully, and apparently I have a lovely liver, something that, up to this time, I was completely ignorant of.

Thus far I have had zero difficulty getting down the Water. I keep a glass by my side, sipping constantly. The incisions are still oozing, but not terribly. I am more sore today than I was yesterday, but it's like I've done a thousand situps - uncomfortable, but not impossible.

Yesterday and today, Clear Liquids. Tomorrow, I start Protein drinks. The few I've tried all tasted horrible, but I've got LOTS of samples.

I'm thinkig of going to the gym tomorrow for the treadmill -- then I won't find myself exahausted and a half mile from home. Then again, I may just feel like lying in bed moaning...

How are my sleeve brothers and sisters doing?

[IB150 0]

WOW!!! You are doing great!!! I had my surgery 1 week ago and they kept me in the hospital for 2 nights. I think I am doing great, but I don't think I want to take on a treadmill yet. Maybe I am just being a baby. Please just be careful. I have read posts from others who have over done it the first week and then it took them longer to recover. I guess what ever you Dr. says is the right thing for you.

Congratulations!!

Hey, can you tell me how to show a ticker at the bottom of my posts?

[lolli 3]

i was sleeved dec 3rd and it was outpatient as well. I wouldnt have had it any other way. The idea of having to stay in the hospitol freaks me out. I loved that i got to go home and relax in the comfort of my own home.

[Mary Gordon 3]

I was sleeved by Dr. Landerholm at the Puget Sound Surgical Center in Edmonds, Washington yesterday. From what I can gather, this center is one of a very few that does the procedure as an outpatient. I was there at 8:30 in the morning, surgery by 9:45, and in recovery by 11:00. They gave me a IV of saline, and sent me off. Because I live on an island, we took a motel room nearby, because I needed to go back today for two more saline IVs.

According to the doctor, it went beautifully, and apparently I have a lovely liver, something that, up to this time, I was completely ignorant of.

Thus far I have had zero difficulty getting down the Water. I keep a glass by my side, sipping constantly. The incisions are still oozing, but not terribly. I am more sore today than I was yesterday, but it's like I've done a thousand situps - uncomfortable, but not impossible.

Yesterday and today, clear liquids. Tomorrow, I start Protein drinks. The few I've tried all tasted horrible, but I've got LOTS of samples.

I'm thinkig of going to the gym tomorrow for the treadmill -- then I won't find myself exahausted and a half mile from home. Then again, I may just feel like lying in bed moaning...

How are my sleeve brothers and sisters doing?

[Mary Gordon 3]

hi i am doing great...good to hear you are doing great as well.....taking care of myself more than the usual, getting ready for next week, xmas food, don't want to over do it. welcome to your new journey to weight loss. enjoy and best of luck.

[Thea'sMom 2]

What I crave is soup! I get to go to purees on Friday, and I can't wait!

[Cinderella 2]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You're about a week behind me.. i was sleeved Dec. 2. Stayed in the hospital two days after but it was a VERY nice hospital, and I felt more secure with the support people all around me, in case I got into trouble, which I did NOT. PLUS, I got to have a pain pump.

So glad to hear that you are doing well and the pain and nausea are manageable. It sounds like you had a real good doctor, and... congratulations on your lovely liver!

Cinderella