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Had Sleeve On 2/20/12

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ellidaisy    34

ellidaisy
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Hi everyone,

I love reading all about your journeys and experiences. I went into surgery Monday morning at 9, my weight was 309. I did this surgery at a day surgery center and was released home at 4 PM. Dr. Tersigni was my surgeon. I went home with a JP drain and SL. On the day of the surgery I received 3 liters of Fluid, Tuesday I returned to the clinic and received 2 more liters of fluid for some much needed rehydration, I also was able to get my IV and JP taken out. Wednesday I went in for a quick check up with the surgeon and a "weigh in", because of all the fluids my weight was 319. I have been doing really well, walking every 1-2 hours, drinking about 2 ounces of my Protein Drink each hour. I am tolerating the sugar free popsicles or bites of banana baby food very well. Today (2/24/12) I weigh 311. I feel a little discouraged about the weight because I weigh more today then the day of the surgery but I'm sure the scale will soon show me some progress. I will keep you all informed of my progress.

I would love to hear if any of you share my surgery date and if you are having any struggles or concerns.

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TheSkinnyCow73    72

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Have no fear! The Fluid weight WILL come off! Just keep doing what you are supposed to and it will come right off! I promise you this from experience! :)

I gained 14lbs of IV Fluid being on an IV for 3 days solid. I was sooo discouraged too but I came to the boards and talked with others that had the same thing happen and 7-8 days later, the fluid weight was gone and I was down 2lbs on top of that!

Hang in there... and like most will tell you, stay away from the scales right now! I know it is hard because you want to see the weight drop instantaneously (that is what I wanted to see too!) but do yourself a favor and give it at least a week or two.

Good luck and WELCOME TO THE LOSERS BENCH!!! :)

Amy

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AllForMy4    58

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Hi,congrats on your new sleeve!!!! I had mine done a month ago. As alot more ppl are probably going to tell you,the weight will come off,it's just the fluids they pumped you full of. You will most likely see a significant drop within the week. I didn't drop at all the first like 4 days,then I dropped like 14 lbs within a week,hit a stall,then lost 6 more lbs. It is very hard to keep from going crazy and weighing yourself too much lol. I have had to give my scale to my mom and she brings it on Mondays for me to weigh. If I were you I would put the scale away for at least a few days,even a week if you can stand it,then when u weigh yourself,you will most likely be pleasantly surprised. =) ((HUGS)) to you and hang in there!

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AllForMy4    58

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That is a great idea! lol! I gave mine to hubby at first and told him not to give it back for a week,the next day we got into an arguement bc I wanted it back!! LOL So,he made my mom take it!! LOLLOL We go crazy over this stuff,I think bc we have been gaining for so long,and we know this is gonna be permanent weight loss finally,it's too exciting...=) Just wait,you'll be dropping pants sizes in no time. I'm a month out and have lost 2 pants sizes and 2 shirt sizes.

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DFD Wife    1

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I had my sleeve done on Monday too. I ended up staying in the hospital until yesterday because I was unable to keep anything down. When all was said and done, I came home weighing 15 pounds more than when I went in Monday morning! I realize that it is all Fluid etc but it does wear on the psyche a little bit. My main goal right now is to stay hydrated and worry about Protein later. When my husband cooked dinner tonight for him and the kids, I was really jealous though, chicken looked really good. Can't wait for the next three weeks to go by so I can start introducing real food again.

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TheSkinnyCow73    72

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I had my sleeve done on Monday too. I ended up staying in the hospital until yesterday because I was unable to keep anything down. When all was said and done, I came home weighing 15 pounds more than when I went in Monday morning! I realize that it is all Fluid etc but it does wear on the psyche a little bit. My main goal right now is to stay hydrated and worry about Protein later. When my husband cooked dinner tonight for him and the kids, I was really jealous though, chicken looked really good. Can't wait for the next three weeks to go by so I can start introducing real food again.

I totally struggled with with not eating dinner/meals with my husband and step-daughter. Went through all kinds of emotions for the first 10 days.. Hubby just kept reminding me that it is only temporary. It didnt help but was sweet of him! ;)

I found a double insulated bottle at Walmart that holds 64oz. and try to get at the least one of those in a day. It's tough to say the least! I have to drink 3-4oz. every 30 minutes and then add food in somewhere too... for anyone that thinks this is the "easy way out" - they need to be SHOT! ;)

Good luck to you and congrats on your sleeve! Welcome to the LOSERS BENCH! :)

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blueluna75    1

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I got my sleeve done Friday the 17th and I'm having trouble with the withdrawl from food too. I can't believe they're letting you eat bananas and Protein drinks!! wow....I'm on Clear Liquids for 2 weeks then full liquids for a week or two then I get the baby food :) Be grateful you can eat but it will help keep some weight on. Good luck on your journey!! you will get what you wanted I promise.

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ellidaisy    34

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Wow I cant believe the variations in the guidelines between doctors. I was told to start the protien drinks 3 days after surgery, plus drink the Water. Getting that much water in has been extremely difficult. I am having a lot of trouble with that.

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