African American Sleevers

[LadyK 164]

Last night I start to get pains all over my body. It's hard to describe, its like muscle spasms all over. I can't sit up or ill feel like my muscles are being pulled In opposite directions. I sat completely up and was nauseous so I laid back down. I'm so weak I keep moving from side to side, I went to sleep for like 30 min got up to throbbing In my arms and legs and I'm freezing. The heat is on 85 and I'm just hurting. I'm 10 days out has anyone else had this feeling.

You were sleeved on the 26th right? That's the day before mine, It sounds like you either need more Fluid or Protein or could be a Vitamin deficiency. I would call the doc just to be safe, praying for you. Feel better and let us know what the doc says.

[tabithad 20]

Hi my fellow sleeverers. I was sleeved on October 3rd so far im doing ok some gas and struggle geting enough protien and Water but it gets easier everyday.

[juanita19 36]

Hi everyone. It's exciting to see this thread and compare notes. I was sleeved on the 11th of Sept. Right now, I have to remember to chew until my heart is content, but I'm not that bad. Sometimes I think will I forget that I had this surgery, but the bill will be a wonderful reminder. Lol

To all the October babies, don't be nervous because the surgery goes pretty quick. The worst part about the surgery is that it's freaking cold in that O.R. room, but that's all of 10 seconds of torture. Oh and if you just so happen to crack your eyes open during the surgery, like I did, EVERYTHING goes in fast forward, even folks talking, and then you go right back to sleep. Lol

The worst part after the surgery is no one wants you to sleep at first, so they'll try to keep you awake. My sister kept hitting me over the head with one of those little get well soon balloons, so that made me drugged out angry enough to sorta stay awake. And the other part is vomiting. You might not be able to get comfy, but you'll have to vomit a few times, which is perfectly normal... The sucky part is that you may not have control over your bladder, so yeah... You'll have to slowly creep out of bed.

And the last part is everything gets cold, but hospital blankets are amazing! I had like 9 of them and was wrapped up like the virgin Mary, which my sis took a picture of. Lol

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Really, it's not torture. You'll feel discomfort and sore, of course, but the only real pain you'll feel, more so than your tummy, is that damn IV, which made me cold. Lol

This was my first ever surgery and I took it like a champ. Be excited and don't be nervous... You won't be awake for the part to feel nervous about. Take the proper time off work and get some sleep! Sleep is your friend!!!

Hope this helps and makes someone get rid of their nervous shakes. :-)

P.S. The nurses were ecstatic about my new tattoo. Lol

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[rybecca20 160]

Hi everyone. It's exciting to see this thread and compare notes. I was sleeved on the 11th of Sept. Right now' date=' I have to remember to chew until my heart is content, but I'm not that bad. Sometimes I think will I forget that I had this surgery, but the bill will be a wonderful reminder. Lol

To all the October babies, don't be nervous because the surgery goes pretty quick. The worst part about the surgery is that it's freaking cold in that O.R. room, but that's all of 10 seconds of torture. Oh and if you just so happen to crack your eyes open during the surgery, like I did, EVERYTHING goes in fast forward, even folks talking, and then you go right back to sleep. Lol

The worst part after the surgery is no one wants you to sleep at first, so they'll try to keep you awake. My sister kept hitting me over the head with one of those little get well soon balloons, so that made me drugged out angry enough to sorta stay awake. And the other part is vomiting. You might not be able to get comfy, but you'll have to vomit a few times, which is perfectly normal... The sucky part is that you may not have control over your bladder, so yeah... You'll have to slowly creep out of bed.

And the last part is everything gets cold, but hospital blankets are amazing! I had like 9 of them and was wrapped up like the virgin Mary, which my sis took a picture of. Lol

Really, it's not torture. You'll feel discomfort and sore, of course, but the only real pain you'll feel, more so than your tummy, is that damn IV, which made me cold. Lol

This was my first ever surgery and I took it like a champ. Be excited and don't be nervous... You won't be awake for the part to feel nervous about. Take the proper time off work and get some sleep! Sleep is your friend!!!

Hope this helps and makes someone get rid of their nervous shakes. :-)

P.S. The nurses were ecstatic about my new tattoo. Lol

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Oh my that tattoo is huge. I take it your going to have it colored in. Didnt you want to wait until you lost the weight? Not sure how tattoos do with a lot of weihtloss

[juanita19 36]

Oh my that tattoo is huge. I take it your going to have it colored in. Didnt you want to wait until you lost the weight? Not sure how tattoos do with a lot of weihtloss

Lol yeah, I'm getting it colored and it won't look bad when I loose weight. Seen folks my size slim down and they look fine afterwards.

[ChinaWood 30]

I'm doing fine, just got out it was dehydration ! I'm doing much better thanks yall .

[ready4change77 88]

I'm doing fine' date=' just got out it was dehydration ! I'm doing much better thanks yall .[/quote']

Glad your feeling better - I went thru that de-hydration & had to go to the hospital a week after surgery... I try to drink as much Water as I can now - water is good to me again... Happy Sunday to you.. God is good...

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[ready4change77 88]

Hi everyone. It's exciting to see this thread and compare notes. I was sleeved on the 11th of Sept. Right now' date=' I have to remember to chew until my heart is content, but I'm not that bad. Sometimes I think will I forget that I had this surgery, but the bill will be a wonderful reminder. Lol

To all the October babies, don't be nervous because the surgery goes pretty quick. The worst part about the surgery is that it's freaking cold in that O.R. room, but that's all of 10 seconds of torture. Oh and if you just so happen to crack your eyes open during the surgery, like I did, EVERYTHING goes in fast forward, even folks talking, and then you go right back to sleep. Lol

The worst part after the surgery is no one wants you to sleep at first, so they'll try to keep you awake. My sister kept hitting me over the head with one of those little get well soon balloons, so that made me drugged out angry enough to sorta stay awake. And the other part is vomiting. You might not be able to get comfy, but you'll have to vomit a few times, which is perfectly normal... The sucky part is that you may not have control over your bladder, so yeah... You'll have to slowly creep out of bed.

And the last part is everything gets cold, but hospital blankets are amazing! I had like 9 of them and was wrapped up like the virgin Mary, which my sis took a picture of. Lol

Really, it's not torture. You'll feel discomfort and sore, of course, but the only real pain you'll feel, more so than your tummy, is that damn IV, which made me cold. Lol

This was my first ever surgery and I took it like a champ. Be excited and don't be nervous... You won't be awake for the part to feel nervous about. Take the proper time off work and get some sleep! Sleep is your friend!!!

Hope this helps and makes someone get rid of their nervous shakes. :-)

P.S. The nurses were ecstatic about my new tattoo. Lol

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Wow, how long did that tattoo take to be drawn.. I bet it's gonna look awesome when it's all colored in - looks cool even now but what exactly is it of?? I have no tattoos but have wanted one a long time, that was painful huh??

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[juanita19 36]

Wow' date=' how long did that tattoo take to be drawn.. I bet it's gonna look awesome when it's all colored in - looks cool even now but what exactly is it of?? I have no tattoos but have wanted one a long time, that was painful huh??

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It took about 3 hours to tattoo, but it wasn't as painful as some may think it is. I was just getting impatient half way threw... This is my 9th tat.

It says 'only move forward,' which is the way of life that I try to live by.

[ready4change77 88]

It took about 3 hours to tattoo' date=' but it wasn't as painful as some may think it is. I was just getting impatient half way threw... This is my 9th tat.

It says 'only move forward,' which is the way of life that I try to live by. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Oh ok, that's a good message & oh so true - always move forward, love it..

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[juanita19 36]

Oh ok' date=' that's a good message & oh so true - always move forward, love it..

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thank you! Remembering this helps me through a lot of my life challenges.

[Kalimomof3 613]

P.S. The nurses were ecstatic about my new tattoo. Lol

Wow Awesome Tatt! You are one brave girl how long did that whole thing take? I have 3 Tatts Arm, Back and the worst was Foot( that hurt like a B!)I want a new one on my hip but I want to wait till I lose most of my weight it is just a little extra motivation:)

[juanita19 36]

Wow Awesome Tatt! You are one brave girl how long did that whole thing take? I have 3 Tatts Arm' date=' Back and the worst was Foot( that hurt like a B!)I want a new one on my hip but I want to wait till I lose most of my weight it is just a little extra motivation:)[/quote']

Thank you. :-) It took about 3 hours, but this was only the first session. I have to get it colored in and I want hibiscus flowers scattered about.

I currently have 9 and just want 1 more, on my back, but I'll wait for that one when I lose the weight as well. :-)

[evonnrae 39]

I'm doing fine, just got out it was dehydration ! I'm doing much better thanks yall .

Glad you are feeling better. Is there a way to prevent dehydration. yes I know the obvious...drink your fluids, however I understand after surgery you have issues getting things down, aren't hungry/thirsty, etc. Is a matter of forcing yourself to drink or is the pain from drinking so uneasy that you just opt to not drink at all?

[chilihot59 156]

Glad you are feeling better. Is there a way to prevent dehydration. yes I know the obvious...drink your fluids' date=' however I understand after surgery you have issues getting things down, aren't hungry/thirsty, etc. Is a matter of forcing yourself to drink or is the pain from drinking so uneasy that you just opt to not drink at all?[/quote']

You just have to keep sipping away. It seems like that is all your doing. Certain temps are easier to get down than others, as are certain liquids. Trial and error you find what works best for you and your taste buds! Some people have used a timer to remind them to sip away. The furthur out you are the easier. I, always have a bottle of crystal light, a diet snapple tea, or pick up a sf 7 Eleven slurpee. I, always have sf popsicles or Jello around for a change of pace. Just get those fluids in by any means necessary!