Updates By Nov. 2012 Sleevers

[MrsM 31]

I was sleeved on November 8th. I'm doing good, I guess. Still on thin liquids. Jello, Protein shakes (yuck), Water, crystal light, and broth. Today I am hungry! I want to eat a ham and cheese sub. I have no idea why. I am having one of those days where I miss my old lifestyle. I miss eating and watching a good movie on tv! I'm so bored lately! So much of my life was eating. Now I don't know what to do/dont want to do anything. I'm happy with my weight loss. 55 pounds since pre op October 4th. I feel great. Just missing food. It takes me forever to eat Jello even!

I can't wait until it gets better/easier. Thanksgiving is going to suck this year.

I totally get what your saying. I'm trying to stay positive and I'm sure you are too. There's just some days you just wanna cave in and go back to the old ways!! Unfortunately (but really fortunately for us) we can't do this! I'm sad about Thanksgiving too, but next year will be awesome! We will be totally down on what we can stomach and know how to make it right so we can enjoy with the rest. Hang in there! I am very sure many of us feel your pain!

[suzthebrit 146]

I was sleeved Nov 7th and am feeling pretty good. I get tired easily and feel a little weak due to the lack of nutrition. I am switching between soft foods and puréed foods and am tolerating everything pretty well. I have started getting heartburn so just got Prilosec today.

I am feeling great and very positive! I am loving my new life. Went out to Panera bread today with my hubby and son. I got a sample of blackbean Soup and that was enough for me. Even the hubby couldn't believe it.

[Yasmine 109]

Today is day 6 for me and I doing good... a little pain... bloating & gas- But over-all I am ok

I am a little jealous cuz others can have soup... yogurt etc Lol

For 14 days... 1 can of Protein divided into 4 serving... Water and ice chips My Dr is strict :/

On Friday I called and asked if I could have a little broth or decaff tea... and the answer was NO... I just though a little something warm would make my tummy feel good...

This is hard... I am not hungry... its just old habits... Head hunger and boredom :-(

Today I did have 2 baby spoons of sugarfree Jello... but I promise to behave.

[bynny 6]

Hi all! I was sleeved Monday 11/12, so just about a week ago. I went home from the hospital the next day. I didn't have much nausea or pain, but it took a day or two to get the anesthesia fog out. I didn't use the pain meds (not a fan) but I have taken two doses of Tylenol for soreness those first couple days.

By Thursday, I was back to driving, going to the store, taking the kids to school, son's softball game. I went out Saturday night and felt great.

I'm on a liquid diet for two weeks, then two weeks of puréed, then two weeks of soft food. My liquids include two Protein shakes (30 grams each, 11 ounces each) and lots of Water, tea, Jello, broth. I feel great, and haven't been tempted to stray from the recommended menu.

I'm a little shocked at how smoothly things have gone. I see the doctor Tuesday for a follow up. I was down seven pounds this morning, so I feel like I'm on my way.

Good luck everyone!

[Yasmine 109]

I was wondering about the bm issue! I was sleeved Nov 12th too and so far...nothing from that end I was hoping it would come naturally so I will give it til Sunday...if not then I will take something.

I've been trying to get Protein in more each day and that def helps with the energy level. I was falling asleep at a drop of the hat!

I had creamed (strained) potato Soup tonight mixed with 1% milk and it was sooo good! I was getting sick of Jello and popcicles! lol

MY REPLY

Talk to your Dr... common advice would be if by 6-7 days postop no BM... your bowels need a little help like Milk of Magnesium, etc... ask your Dr. what he/she recommends over-the-counter... Good Luck

[Fun size 62]

I was sleeved on the 12 along with many of you. My surgery went really well. No problems at all. I was starting to be concerned by the no BM situation but it has been resolved. Luckily (or not) I got a flu on Friday with a fever, chill and frequent, and I do mean frequent bathroom trips. Today I am feeling much better and certainly My insides couldn't be cleaner!

[ashelaine 382]

I was sleeved on 11/13! The first two days were pretty sucky. I was nauseous and I woke up in a lot of pain in recovery. After I got home- I was ready to go! I went to my daughters last soccer game and it felt amazing to get out of the house. I've been doing great at getting my liquids in however my Protein is a whole other issue.... I'm getting better!!

[Nicolanz 1,484]

I was sleeved on the 3rd and have been doing great! I've lost 21 pounds. I did 4 days of Clear Liquids, 10 of full liquids, and now doing pureed with no problems.

[Nicolanz 1,484]

Oh and as far as hunger goes, I'm still pretty hungry!

[KtnTx 1]

I was sleeved 11/2. Most of the pianos gone, but eating is a challenge. I have tried the Soups, but my stomach hurts. I am so looking forward to mashed potatoes and egg salad. Has anyone incorporated caffeine yet? I miss my morning coffee!

[Beaversla 10]

I was sleeved on 11/14 and have lost 11 lbs since then. I am feeling pretty good, drove to the mall and did some Christmas shopping today. I am not taking any pain meds, just a couple of gas strips during the day. I am having a hard time drinking all the fluids I'm suppose to. Right now I'm doing chicken broth, Protein Shakes, and Water. On Thanksgiving day I get to start my creamy Soups. I have been looking up recipes on pinterst to find which one I want to do first. My left side is still really tender when I laugh, sneeze, cough, or bend over, but besides that I think I am doing really well!

[dlinnh 44]

I was sleeved on 11/12 - one week down and I can start full liquids today (cream soups; yogurt; pudding and continue with Protein shakes). Well it was tough today I must say, everything I ate hurt, sometimes I had to hold onto the counter till it passed. I think its gonna take me a couple more days before I can try again. the problem is trying to get in enough protein right now - I can't even keep track of it, but I know it is really low. I see surgeon on Weds. as far as bm's go - it FINALLY happened on Sunday sorry TMI - I just two doses of Miralax and now i can't stop - my lower intestines are rumbling all the time. I was down five lbs today...

[itstimeforachange 18]

I was sleeved on November 16 and I'm doing great. My only complaint is the Protein elixir I had to take 3tx for two days was horrible. I'm glad that's over with.

[MrsM 31]

I was sleeved on 11/12 - one week down and I can start full liquids today (cream soups; yogurt; pudding and continue with Protein shakes). Well it was tough today I must say, everything I ate hurt, sometimes I had to hold onto the counter till it passed. I think its gonna take me a couple more days before I can try again. the problem is trying to get in enough protein right now - I can't even keep track of it, but I know it is really low. I see surgeon on Weds. as far as bm's go - it FINALLY happened on Sunday sorry TMI - I just two doses of Miralax and now i can't stop - my lower intestines are rumbling all the time. I was down five lbs today...

My left side has been bugging like crazy! I finally had the BM too (with help! lol) and all day I felt good but now that pain is back! Is it the Soup I had? I strained potato soup for lunch. Maybe I'm trying to soon as well? I haven't felt like I had to go at all since this am...I kinda wanna take something daily! Does anyone?

[MrsM 31]

I was sleeved 11/2. Most of the pianos gone, but eating is a challenge. I have tried the Soups, but my stomach hurts. I am so looking forward to mashed potatoes and egg salad. Has anyone incorporated caffeine yet? I miss my morning coffee!

I miss caffeine toooooo! oh mashed potatoes..that may have to be a no no for me...LOVE them.