I am on the other side of the Sleeve now and i am loving it ! i have already noticeably lost weight in my face,legs and butt.So here is how it went

Day 1 I wake up from surgery and feel like i have major cotton mouth i did not feel pain really becouse i was hitting my morphine pump as soon as they hooked it up. the nurse administered pain meds to me until the pump was hooked up. i just automatically said i was in pain to her when she asked lol

it took a few hours for my room to open up but i was really to drugged to care

Day 2 I feel pain in the one incision where they took my tummy out of (this is really my only major complaint even now on Saturday) It hurts when i cough or move from a laying down position. but it is not even close to being as bad as when i had my hysterectomy which ended up being an open surgery.i had alot of nausea which was immediately taken care of by this medicine they put in my IV. i was bummed when they took my morphine pump away but the Tylenol 3 did the job nicely. they did not put a catheter in me so from the time i wake up after surgery i have been doing the potty thing on my own. which is a good thing as i hate catheters.

Day 3 felt great and was glad to be going home

Day 4 I went garage sailing with my mom for 4 hours and was probably to much movement i was exhausted and slept for 5 hours when i got home

Day 5 I ate some pudding and am so glad it tasted yummy . I think my secret weapon is the 32 ounce bottles of Gatorade i bought to help me recover. as ridiculous as it sounds the Gatorade has saved me since i have been home

Day 6 What can i say but I love my tiny tummy

Giving back thoughts

Since i am a Watercolorist i am thinking about every XX amount of pounds that i lose to do a painting and give it away to someone on this forum.Do you guys think that would be a good idea. would anyone want to be in a free painting drawing every 10 lbs i lose?

Giving back thoughts

Since i am a Watercolorist i am thinking about every XX amount of pounds that i lose to do a painting and give it away to someone on this forum.Do you guys think that would be a good idea. would anyone want to be in a free painting drawing every 10 lbs i lose?

I think that would be awesome...and probably a lot of work for you. (And I'd love a painting )

Congrats on the sleeve. YAY!!!!

I love that idea! Put my name in! I don't know about you but I think this would be a good distraction....for me it seems I am so consumed right now by my sleeve and I need something to occupy myself so that I don't think about it so much...maybe I should start water coloring???lol

Glad you are feeling well!

Would love to be a part of your journey

Cngratulations on your speedy recovery! It sounds like you are doding great. Your give back idea is so generous and I agree would be a great diversion from watching the scales and stressing over what is going on with the body and the weight loss and did I do the right thing mind game! I would love to be included in your pool of potential winners! I'm sure you will have great success with such an awesome attitude! Good luck!

Vickie

Ok ill do it! I have 4 lbs left to lose before i giveaway my first painting :lol::lol::lol:

I think that is an awesome idea, and would love to be part of it!!!

WOOT WOOT, you go girl

Thanks for sharing your journey thus far. Your idea of giving a watercolor for every ten pounds you lose is awesome. My question is how would you decide which member gets the prize? Please keep us updated with your progress.

Deb

Go for you, I would love to be in the drawing, I love art, and adore having original works

maybe have a separate thread where people could put their name in and then have random . org pick the number

EXAMPLE lets say only 3 people want in and the number generator picks #2. I would then contact #2 person and get their address and mail out their painting. i could post a pic of the painting up for grabs at the beginning of the thread.

1.) apple-saucy

2.)sarsar

3.)Raine

4.)

5.)

6.)

Congrats on being sleeved!! You are doing great, and how awesome of you to think of rewarding your successes by giving to others. That is a very kind and generous idea. Sounds like a great outlet for you and one in which you apparently enjoy. I would love to participate too. I'll watch for your thread.

:hippie:

Congrats welcome to the losing bench

You give me great comfort ....thank you .Praying mine will be that easy!! Good Luck on your new life.

Congrats and fabulous idea!!! Keep going!!

Congratulations on your weight loss and I would love to be apart of your paintings as well

Hey! Add me to the list. I would love a watercolor painting. I think it's a great idea, great incentive for you, and also very generous of you. Thanks for even offering it up!

Good luck to you!