Post Op September Sleevers, Roll Call

[abstractlass 5]

Starting to really miss eating food.....had my sleeve 9/18. It is good to read these posts, as I don't feel so abnormal now. Really getting sick of all the Water I have to drink. Damn food commercials on tv don't help. Plus I cooked for my significant other today....had to keep my mouth closed. At least someone in our house had a great meal today.

I'm there with you on the food commerials. Between Olive Garden's endless Pasta and Red Lobster's endless shrimp commericals I just had to turn the tv off!

[scaredoftheunknown 95]

Oh egg drop soup! Now that i'm looking forward to!

I tried the egg Soup and my tummy started hurting. Good luck.

[xlr8ahead 40]

Hi all .i had my sleeve done on the 20th of sept.feeling very good.came off pain meds day 2. No nausea yippeee,i had gas pain but when my blood drain got pulled it went away yippee.i am tolerating things very well only sips.broth ,jelly,gatorade,yogurt,water.it all seems to good to be true.hope it stays this way.i do get head hunger tho.but miss sleevie wont allow it great stuff I lv it.

[Momofthing1thing2thing3 116]

Is nectar cheaper and where do I get it?

I order my Nectar Protein, made by Syntrax, from vitacost.com Yummy:)

[Momofthing1thing2thing3 116]

Newgrandmother - where is that gym? I was told in my options class not to go to a gym for 3 months. Anyone else told that?

I keep reading how people are walking a week after surgery, I'm still in pain

Yeah, my surgeon wanted me walking right away. In fact was doing laps in the hospital...slow laps, but laps. And then at home at first I could only do 10 minutes at a time, just did it more times a day to get to 30 minutes. Now, I can almost do 20 mintues at a time with out hurting. Now I'm not breaking any land speed records here. But I break a little tiny sweat. If I walk too fast it moves my middle around more and hurts like hell. Sorry for the bad language. So, I walk just fast enough not to kill myself.

[Justine13 264]

I've got a rash all over my chest and back. Freaks me out but I don't know what it is from? Could be anything!

[momto3girls 61]

Newgrandmother: How far out are you (post-op days)? You sound like you are doing so well. I am so jealous of all that are not having bloating, gas, pain, etc. I am very much an instant gratification girl so this being patient and giving my body time to heal is NOT WORKING FOR ME. LOL! I wake up every morning hoping that it will be a better day but so far the changes have been so minute that I just can't count them, you know? I just want the bloating/swelling to stop after every drink. Really? Is that asking so much?

[Tekara3927 265]

Okay so I was a bad girl today. Very bad. I brought my family to a local amusement park, was drinking plenty of Water, had a shake before we went, ready for the day. Then, I'm watching them eat, pizza, fried dough, dippin dots, hotdogs, fries, I wanted to almost cry. I caved. I bought a small cup of vanilla soft serve. Had 5 amazing bites. Was disappointed that I didn't feel sick, it was amazing. But I feel so guilty even doing it. Has anyone else been bad? Or did I really just screw up? I feel so weak, I need to be stronger.

[ready4change77 88]

Okay so I was a bad girl today. Very bad. I brought my family to a local amusement park' date=' was drinking plenty of Water, had a shake before we went, ready for the day. Then, I'm watching them eat, pizza, fried dough, dippin dots, hotdogs, fries, I wanted to almost cry. I caved. I bought a small cup of vanilla soft serve. Had 5 amazing bites. Was disappointed that I didn't feel sick, it was amazing. But I feel so guilty even doing it. Has anyone else been bad? Or did I really just screw up? I feel so weak, I need to be stronger.[/quote']

I don't think 5 bites of that will destroy anything but obviously don't make it a habit & don't feel guilty just try harder next time.. During this journey we all have our temptations how often we sucomb to them is the key

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[ready4change77 88]

I've got a rash all over my chest and back. Freaks me out but I don't know what it is from? Could be anything!

Hope that gets better soon, maybe get it checked out if not gone in a day or so...

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[Justine13 264]

Hope that gets better soon' date=' maybe get it checked out if not gone in a day or so...

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Thanks I called on all and not sure. Benedryl tonight. Couple be a delayed reaction to pain meds. I don't know. Freaks me out though. Hope the spreading stops- he said to call office in am for steroids of worse or doesn't go away. I think I'll wait until Tuesday if I drug myself with Benedryl. Thanks Ready

[msdrea24 15]

Okay so I was a bad girl today. Very bad. I brought my family to a local amusement park' date=' was drinking plenty of Water, had a shake before we went, ready for the day. Then, I'm watching them eat, pizza, fried dough, dippin dots, hotdogs, fries, I wanted to almost cry. I caved. I bought a small cup of vanilla soft serve. Had 5 amazing bites. Was disappointed that I didn't feel sick, it was amazing. But I feel so guilty even doing it. Has anyone else been bad? Or did I really just screw up? I feel so weak, I need to be stronger.[/quote']

Hey Tekara3927,

You're not alone.. There is so much temptation every where!!! BUT, I must say that today I am 6 days out and I ate green tea flavored frozen yogurt at Red Mango topped with graham cracker crumbs, real mango fruit chunks and seriously like 4 m&m minis... Lol..(Smh)... I was so scared that I would throw up or get seriously nauseous, but fortunately I didn't and I'm happy.. I currently "eat" 2 Bariatric Advantage Brand shakes, (oh, by the way I'm on full liquids, no pureeds yet), warm broth and sugar free Jello a day. I drink water to take my meds but other than that water makes me real nauseous since post-op... I read on another thread that that only lasts for a couple of weeks post-op (i really hope so)...

My only advise is to take it easy with yourself... You don't go to an amusement park everyday, so hopefully that type of temptation you underwent today is not something normal. Be happy your sleeve is still healthy and secure and continue on to making healthier choices... I don't mean to sound preachy, but I am telling myself the same advice now. Good luck! I'm sure we'll do great. =)

[Tekara3927 265]

Hey Tekara3927' date='

You're not alone.. There is so much temptation every where!!! BUT, I must say that today I am 6 days out and I ate green tea flavored frozen yogurt at Red Mango topped with graham cracker crumbs, real mango fruit chunks and seriously like 4 m&m minis... Lol..(Smh)... I was so scared that I would throw up or get seriously nauseous, but fortunately I didn't and I'm happy.. I currently "eat" 2 Bariatric Advantage Brand shakes, (oh, by the way I'm on full liquids, no pureeds yet), warm broth and sugar free Jello a day. I drink Water to take my meds but other than that water makes me real nauseous since post-op... I read on another thread that that only lasts for a couple of weeks post-op (i really hope so)...

My only advise is to take it easy with yourself... You don't go to an amusement park everyday, so hopefully that type of temptation you underwent today is not something normal. Be happy your sleeve is still healthy and secure and continue on to making healthier choices... I don't mean to sound preachy, but I am telling myself the same advice now. Good luck! I'm sure we'll do great. =)[/quote']

Thank you! That was nice to read, I appreciate that. I just am scared that if I'm allowing myself these things already, then I obviously am to as disciplined as I'd like to think I am. It's nice to read m not alone! This shits hard! I've been on liquids for at least a month including my pre op diet, my body is so over the same old things everyday! Thanks for making me feel better! I'm going to start new tomorrow and try to stay focused! ( doesn't help that I'm in a stall right now too, haven't lost a pound since Friday )

[ready4change77 88]

To Msdrea & Tekara - I also like how you put that msdrea - I agree this is harder then I ever expected - my Dr even told me don't make it a habit to always deprive myself of something - eat in small portions & get over the wanting for it & move on back to eating what you know you should... We all here for each other & will all have our ups & downs but be'n determined to come out on top... Best of luck to both of you...

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[Tekara3927 265]

Ready, you're always so positive! I love that. I hope you're staying hydrated and doing better! Take care.