*****UPDATE****** feb 2nd, 2012

i now have a leak & a stent was placed in. feeling horrible!!! the below post is the least of my worries now!

im going crazy..

i was sleeved dec 20th. everything was ok until maybe a week after coming home from the hospital. i realized that i was extremely exhausted and always felt faint. it didnt really start hitting me hard until last week. everyone keeps telling me that it will get better but it feels like its getting worse! i keep trying to "stay positive" but how much more of this can i take? i want to feel normal again!!!!

i noticed that when i walk, im like dragging my feet. im so weak and faint. almost like my thighs might just give out.

i also have excessive gas which i think is making me really nauseous. the burps are just crazy. i cant eat or sip without burping.. then it wont stop until i take some gas x chewables. i live off those chewables.

as far as shakes, i cant tolerate them. ive tried so many different ones & i throw them up. they absolutely repulse me!

i do eat but i have to be "in the mood" to eat whatever is in front of me or i will just throw it up. my stomach is extremely weak! i cant even tolerate Soups. they turn my stomach too.

i called my surgeon & told him how im feeling & he told me im dehydrated. told me to get on gatorade for a week & see how i feel then. im going in thursday morning to see the nurse practioner.

the gas & the gatorade mixed is making me very nauseous.

i take 20mg of prilosec in the morning, 2- Multivitamins & 1- B12.

im so so so so so so tired of this! i truly regret surgery. i never thought id feel like this but i do.

hey every body, i wanted to update u guys and let u know i am doing well. i have my moments where food doesnt agree with me and im like ughhh.... but other than that, i see my clothes are getting bigger & im looking smaller. im grateful.

WOW, this is awesome news!!!!!!!!! I am very happy for you. You will be eating lechon asado in no time!

hey every body, i wanted to update u guys and let u know i am doing well. i have my moments where food doesnt agree with me and im like ughhh.... but other than that, i see my clothes are getting bigger & im looking smaller. im grateful.

Wonderful!!!

YEAH!!! I'm so happy!!!!

What wonderful news!

hey every body' date=' i wanted to update u guys and let u know i am doing well. i have my moments where food doesnt agree with me and im like ughhh.... but other than that, i see my clothes are getting bigger & im looking smaller. im grateful.[/quote']

Wow that is REALLY good news, happy to hear the tide has turned for you. HUGS

I am happy to hear that you are recovering. Please take it slow with your sleeve. I keep reminding myself, "I'll be able to eat those things later." I took my kids to Taco Cabana yesterday and was frothing at the mouth, wanting to eat, but I told myself, "not this month." I did drink the juice off their Tortilla Soup, but that was all. I was so proud of myself.

I am happy you are doing great and you look awesome.

hey everyone!

i wanted to update everyone on how im doing. im down a total of 61lbs. i went from an 18-20 in jeans to a 12-14 in jeans.

i do have problems here & there with food. if it doesnt agree with me, ill throw it back up. other than that, im fine!!!

Jas, I'm so glad for you! After all that trauma you endured after your surgery, it is nice to get a good update from you. You are an inspiration to others for getting through a very rough time. Thanks for your post.

Success at last!

I've been reading this whole thread, holding by breath. I'm SO glad everything worked out for you!!! And you're absolutely beautiful!

It's great to know you are doing well and you are now working your sleeve...

hey guys! im still doing good!!!

i definitely wanted to update u with that good news!!

last week i was down 64lbs. not sure how much i am now.

i ended up getting my hair cut because so much of it is falling out. usually my hair is very full & thick. now its thin. :/

but im glad to report that im looking better. getting a lot of attention! im also feeling better. i want to hurry up & hit onederland already! lol. i do 1hr walks every weekday! this week i didnt because of running around but i plan on starting back up!

i pray all is well with everyone.

hey everyone!

i wanted to update everyone on how im doing. im down a total of 61lbs. i went from an 18-20 in jeans to a 12-14 in jeans.

i do have problems here & there with food. if it doesnt agree with me, ill throw it back up. other than that, im fine!!!

But the million dollar question: Would you do it again?

I am happy to hear your doing better. lol. I didnt read the whole story but it appears you have been through the gamet. Happy to hear you are well.

hey guys! i hope all is well. im here to report that i am officially in onderland!! today i weighed in at 199! i started at 273! i cant believe it.

ill keep everyone posted.