Any Ithaca/syracuse Sleevers?

[mwrarr 244]

How are you feeling ? Are you able to move around the house & do some things? How was your CMC experience ?

I just got home about 20 min ago, but I've been pretty mobile. Even in the hospital I was moving about a lot. I'm very happy with CMC and Surgical Associates. I don't have any real pain. There some discomfort, especially once I started drinking, but it's definitely tolerable.

[eyengo 4]

I just got home about 20 min ago' date=' but I've been pretty mobile. Even in the hospital I was moving about a lot. I'm very happy with CMC and Surgical Associates. I don't have any real pain. There some discomfort, especially once I started drinking, but it's definitely tolerable.[/quote']

That's great to hear:) good for you! Just read some of your past post & I also have had issue with cchl- "nut"~ they make me nervous like I am not trying hard enough. & the assistant coordinator worries me at times:/ I'm glad you made it to the finish line & are on your way to a new you:) good luck & keep posting. Thanks

[mwrarr 244]

That's great to hear:) good for you! Just read some of your past post & I also have had issue with cchl- "nut"~ they make me nervous like I am not trying hard enough. & the assistant coordinator worries me at times:/ I'm glad you made it to the finish line & are on your way to a new you:) good luck & keep posting. Thanks

I switched to Myra, bc I didn't care for the other one's attitude. I'm not sure who the assistant coordinator is. It took me over a year bc of glitches, so they may have hired a new person. I haven't been to the NUT since Nov, bc I was originally supposed to be sleeved in Dec. I had some troubles, but overall it was a good experience. They've got their act together better than some other local programs.

[abbybeep 53]

I just got home! I am totally wiped out' date=' though. I'm not in a ton of pain anymore, but I have a lot of tightness in my chest from trying to drink. The leak test was crazy. Very weird to watch. Lol & yes I passed. the only thing that's really annoying me is that overnight I gained back all the weight I lost in pre-op. So that just annoys me more bc I basically starved during my last few days/weeks of being able to eat real food, for nothing. I'm gonna spend the 1st month playing catch up... [/quote']

I know the feeling of being disappointed you gained weight during the hospital stay, but in my experience it took about 3-4 days after no IV and it was all gone, because it's just all the Fluid they pump you up with. You'll be under where you were when you went in before you know it! I hope the tightness eases up for you. I'm sure it will soon. Glad your pain isn't bad- that always makes it easier. You'll be tired for awhile, but it'll pass soon enough

[mwrarr 244]

I know the feeling of being disappointed you gained weight during the hospital stay' date=' but in my experience it took about 3-4 days after no IV and it was all gone, because it's just all the Fluid they pump you up with. You'll be under where you were when you went in before you know it! I hope the tightness eases up for you. I'm sure it will soon. Glad your pain isn't bad- that always makes it easier. You'll be tired for awhile, but it'll pass soon enough [/quote']

Thank you! I tried some pepto bismol earlier, & liquid Tylenol, & that helped enough for me to get about 6 oz Water & 2 oz of Isopure in. It's so weird to be this full off of 2.5 mL of Water. Lol

[abbybeep 53]

How are you doing almost a week post op??

[mwrarr 244]

OMIGOSH...It's been hell. Lol I had a reaction to the anesthesia & have been groggy since surgery, but they didn't offer that as an option to why I felt so craggy. I had so much Fluid that I could barely move. Luckily that's all gone now, plus 4#. I barely can get anything down, not bc of physical limitations, but mental. Bc every tiny sip causes a 25 minute belching fest, started by a tremor in my chest that I assume is similar to how the neck of a freshly popped champagne bottle must feel... but none of that bothered me too much before today bc honestly I was so ...idk...dehydrated? Malnourished? Drugged? I was varying shades of pale to yellow... I couldn't take the lortab they gave me for pain, which is probably ok since it just put me in a 6 hour coma. Lol today I finally feel lucid. & my surgeon gave me a sublingual ppi. & I finally got more than 3g Protein in. the bubbles are still there, but I think once I get my ppi I'll feel better there. They had to order it. I should have it by tomorrow afternoon. It's been a wild mental ride of a week...I'm not sure this was such a good idea. But I reserve the right to change my mind.

How have you been??

[abbybeep 53]

OMIGOSH...It's been hell. Lol I had a reaction to the anesthesia & have been groggy since surgery' date=' but they didn't offer that as an option to why I felt so craggy. I had so much Fluid that I could barely move. Luckily that's all gone now, plus 4#. I barely can get anything down, not bc of physical limitations, but mental. Bc every tiny sip causes a 25 minute belching fest, started by a tremor in my chest that I assume is similar to how the neck of a freshly popped champagne bottle must feel... but none of that bothered me too much before today bc honestly I was so ...idk...dehydrated? Malnourished? Drugged? I was varying shades of pale to yellow... I couldn't take the lortab they gave me for pain, which is probably ok since it just put me in a 6 hour coma. Lol today I finally feel lucid. & my surgeon gave me a sublingual ppi. & I finally got more than 3g Protein in. the bubbles are still there, but I think once I get my ppi I'll feel better there. They had to order it. I should have it by tomorrow afternoon. It's been a wild mental ride of a week...I'm not sure this was such a good idea. But I reserve the right to change my mind.

How have you been?? [/quote']

Oh no!!! :/ I'm sorry to hear that it's been so rough for you!! I think once your using the PPI regularly you'll start feeling better. I know I needed it ever since the first surgery.

That's awesome that you got 3G of Protein in- that's a victory at 1 week out!

Congratulations on being 4 pounds down!!! Totally normal to feel a bit of regret at this point- it's tough to go through all the mental stuff at first! You'll get there!

I'm doing alright. I'm so close to my goal weight! I had my second to last endoscopy today! We stretched the opening of my stomach to my intestines to the size it's supposed to be- so that is exciting! I'm eating lots of stuff- which is wonderful! And I'm going to start kickboxing next week I think!

[eyengo 4]

OMIGOSH...It's been hell. Lol I had a reaction to the anesthesia & have been groggy since surgery' date=' but they didn't offer that as an option to why I felt so craggy. I had so much Fluid that I could barely move. Luckily that's all gone now, plus 4#. I barely can get anything down, not bc of physical limitations, but mental. Bc every tiny sip causes a 25 minute belching fest, started by a tremor in my chest that I assume is similar to how the neck of a freshly popped champagne bottle must feel... but none of that bothered me too much before today bc honestly I was so ...idk...dehydrated? Malnourished? Drugged? I was varying shades of pale to yellow... I couldn't take the lortab they gave me for pain, which is probably ok since it just put me in a 6 hour coma. Lol today I finally feel lucid. & my surgeon gave me a sublingual ppi. & I finally got more than 3g Protein in. the bubbles are still there, but I think once I get my ppi I'll feel better there. They had to order it. I should have it by tomorrow afternoon. It's been a wild mental ride of a week...I'm not sure this was such a good idea. But I reserve the right to change my mind.

How have you been?? [/quote']

Hey lady - hope things start looking up for you ;/ sorry to hear you have had a hard week. Chin up you can do this hey what is ppi? Still learning all the lingo. Get some rest & best wishes!

[mwrarr 244]

Oh no!!! :/ I'm sorry to hear that it's been so rough for you!! I think once your using the PPI regularly you'll start feeling better. I know I needed it ever since the first surgery.

That's awesome that you got 3G of Protein in- that's a victory at 1 week out!

Congratulations on being 4 pounds down!!! Totally normal to feel a bit of regret at this point- it's tough to go through all the mental stuff at first! You'll get there!

I'm doing alright. I'm so close to my goal weight! I had my second to last endoscopy today! We stretched the opening of my stomach to my intestines to the size it's supposed to be- so that is exciting! I'm eating lots of stuff- which is wonderful! And I'm going to start kickboxing next week I think!

The prilosec is amazing. Period. The last 2 days have been a godsend. My gut started bothering me last night around 8, but tonight I'm still going strong. My only concern is how many calories I'm supposed to be getting. I think the extra calories/protein have really helped the last bit of healing.

I can't wait to eat lots of stuff!! I know you've been waiting forever... I'm glad you're feeling better. & kick boxing! How fun!!

[mwrarr 244]

Hey lady - hope things start looking up for you ;/ sorry to hear you have had a hard week. Chin up you can do this hey what is ppi? Still learning all the lingo. Get some rest & best wishes!

Heya! Thanks! PPI is proton pump inhibitor. Aka fire-belly extinguisher! mine is prilosec & my surgeon gave me a script for a granulated version that I dissolve in Water every day. It's only been 2 days but what an amazing difference.

[NikNakMcCants 62]

I too am going to Upstate and have Dr. Simon. I am having a revision from a broken lap-band to a sleeve. His office has been wonderful! No complaints!! My paperwork was submitted to my insurance company today! Hopefully it won't be long.

[SuzanneRoupas 18]

Hey CNY folks! I was sleeved at Community/Upstate with Dr. Kim. March 20th, the first day of spring and the first day of my new life. I'm doing well, Protein and fluids of course a challenge but getting there. On what they call "G2" now, essentially a soft diet. Whoever invented those Protein Shakes should be made to drink them! YUCK! Doing ok with the Protein Shots mixed with crystal light. Only problem I have had is Constipation. Oh my. Have tried everything and today Maria gave me a RX for Lactulose. (I'm a nurse and we have referred to it as TNT). Hope you're all doing well!

[eyengo 4]

Heya! Thanks! PPI is proton pump inhibitor. Aka fire-belly extinguisher! mine is prilosec & my surgeon gave me a script for a granulated version that I dissolve in Water every day. It's only been 2 days but what an amazing difference.

Hey lady:) how are you feeling? Updates please. Lol!

[aquitenonnymouse 206]

I'm near Utica and was sleeved in Cooperstown at Bassett.