Hey everyone! Just started this thread for the post op octosleevers of 2012. I had my surgery yesterday and all is well. Gas pain is terrible but I've been walking around. Full fluid dinner tonight. Sippin on my oh, cream soup and pudding. They saline locked my IV, catheter is out and I love walking around. Nausea and pain are so far under control. I'm giving myself 3 hours to finish this meal

Sleeved Oct 23rd. I feel very fortunate. No pain' date=' no nausea, no head hunger. I do have gas in my shoulders which is painful from surgery. No BM since the 20th so a bit worried about that.

Highest weight 244

Before pre-op 227

Day of Surgery 218

First weigh in tomorrow ?

I'm doing 3 liquid meals of 6 oz which consists of eiter a Chicke Protein shake, premier nutrition shake , unjury chicken soup etc. I try to do something hig in protein. I mix with milk for extra protein.

I also do 3 Snacks of 4-6 oz which consists of Jello, no sugard added apple juice, yop, 1% chocolate milk, chicken broths, clear soups.

I struggle to get in 2-3 glasses of Water on top of all that.[/quote']

Sounds like you have had a great experience. Mine was a little different.. No pain but lots of nausea, which I think was more of a medication issue. I am just feeling better but still a little weak and out of my head feeling, which I'm sure will pass. Congrats on your surgery and pray you have great future.

Sleeved Oct 23rd. I feel very fortunate. No pain' date=' no nausea, no head hunger. I do have gas in my shoulders which is painful from surgery. No BM since the 20th so a bit worried about that.

Highest weight 244

Before pre-op 227

Day of Surgery 218

First weigh in tomorrow ?

I'm doing 3 liquid meals of 6 oz which consists of eiter a Chicke Protein shake, premier nutrition shake , unjury chicken soup etc. I try to do something hig in protein. I mix with milk for extra protein.

I also do 3 Snacks of 4-6 oz which consists of Jello, no sugard added apple juice, yop, 1% chocolate milk, chicken broths, clear soups.

I struggle to get in 2-3 glasses of Water on top of all that.[/quote']

Don't worry about the bm. It took a week for me, which my doctor said was normal.

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Hello Folks! So glad to finally be joining you all on the losers bench!

I was sleeved 10/25. I couldn't go home post-op day 1 because I couldn't tolerate liquids: nausea/dry heaves all day, and the gas/bloating sensation was horrible.

Finally went home post-op day #2 after I took about 4oz of Fluid and didn't hurl. But still felt (and still do feel) very full.

Got a liquid Lortab Rx for pain but only used it once because the only real pain I'm having are the gas / bloating pain. The Gas-x strips and walking help that, but only some.

My biggest current problem on post-op day 4 is getting fluids in. Yesterday I only got 14 oz TOTAL (1/2 Protein drink and 1/2 water), and so far today I'm on pace for about 24 total oz, which leaves me way short on protein and Water recommendations. I mean, I feel thirsty, but just can;t seem to drink more than a half-ounce at a time, and need at least 15-20 min in between sips or I feel so full I get those fullness pains rising up my chest. The prilosec helps only minimally. Oh yeah, and the diarrhea ain't no picnic either

Sigh. I know from having read all your stories that this will slowly improve with time and I just have to stick with the program, so I'll just keep sippin' and walkin'

Still happy to be a loser....

Hello Folks! So glad to finally be joining you all on the losers bench!

I was sleeved 10/25. I couldn't go home post-op day 1 because I couldn't tolerate liquids: nausea/dry heaves all day' date=' and the gas/bloating sensation was horrible.

Finally went home post-op day #2 after I took about 4oz of Fluid and didn't hurl. But still felt (and still do feel) very full.

Got a liquid Lortab Rx for pain but only used it once because the only real pain I'm having are the gas / bloating pain. The Gas-x strips and walking help that, but only some.

My biggest current problem on post-op day 4 is getting fluids in. Yesterday I only got 14 oz TOTAL (1/2 Protein drink and 1/2 water), and so far today I'm on pace for about 24 total oz, which leaves me way short on protein and Water recommendations. I mean, I feel thirsty, but just can;t seem to drink more than a half-ounce at a time, and need at least 15-20 min in between sips or I feel so full I get those fullness pains rising up my chest. The prilosec helps only minimally. Oh yeah, and the diarrhea ain't no picnic either

Sigh. I know from having read all your stories that this will slowly improve with time and I just have to stick with the program, so I'll just keep sippin' and walkin'

Still happy to be a loser....[/quote']

Man I am very happy for you. It's gonna be a great ride for you.

Sleeved 10/25 doing good!

Was sleeved on 10/24 and thank you Jesus no pain at all the hardest part is getting my fluids in... Still on liquids go for my one week post op on Thursday!!! Excited to see the scale go down!!!!

I was sleeved on 10/17 down 25lbs so far and this is including my pre op diet well I was so happy my sister told me my face is getting smaller take a look. I'm so looking forward to more weight lost I had to have my husband hide the scale.

I was sleeved on 10/17 down 25lbs so far and this is including my pre op diet well I was so happy my sister told me my face is getting smaller take a look. I'm so looking forward to more weight lost I had to have my husband hide the scale.

Your sister is right. Keep up the good work!

I was sleeved on 10/17 down 25lbs so far and this is including my pre op diet well I was so happy my sister told me my face is getting smaller take a look. I'm so looking forward to more weight lost I had to have my husband hide the scale.

I can TOTALLY tell a difference!!

I was sleeved on oct 2 which makes me 4 weeks post op, today I tried yoga at the gym and let me tell you it's was really hard. It was also kind of embarrassing because my body could not move, stretch, and bend like the rest. My gut was in the way and could not even hold a balance. However, I think my stomach might be heals because nothing hurt, I'm just relieved I can start my new life and try new things.

So I had a hard dose of reality today. Total I have lost about 40 lbs. That is a LOT of weight and I am really happy about it. Today I went to do a little shopping, maybe get some pants that actually fit. It was a little depressing to realize I only dropped 1 size. I realized how far in denial I had been living and just how much weight I would have to lose to get out of the plus size section.

I'm with you on clothes. I've also lost 40 and one size. I must have been holding my breath for a couple of years!

I'm with you on clothes. I've also lost 40 and one size. I must have been holding my breath for a couple of years!

What happens is that when we loss weight with just cutting calories we loose a large percentage in body mass. That is why it's recommended to exercise or weight lift. Hope this helps?

Just waiting for the ok from my doctor and then going back to the gym. Been walking until then.

Just started the full liquid phase on Sunday, haven’t lost a single pound since then! I don’t know if its because I'm finally catching up on my fluids (actually going above 64 oz!) or if its because the calories have increased, but I certainly FEEL a lot better! Two more weeks of this.