THis process has been such a long one. It started in January. I had my husbands insurance BCBS of Alabama. They do cover the surgery with 6 months of diet and excerice. You also have to have a 5 year weigh history of a Bmi over 40. So I did my 6 month of diet and excerice with tons of preop testing and even self paid for a psych eval and a EGD. We sent it to insurance and they denied me twice. My Bmi 5 years ago was a 39.8 not 40. I was so frustrated and upset. Then I told myself I'm going to get this surgery. I started looking into all the Mexican Doctors and places to have it done. My family was scared for me to go down there even though I did end up finding a good doctor there. I then came up with the idea of working full time instead of part time so that I could pick up Mercy insurance. So I did that and resubmitted to insurance they only require a 3 yr weight history. They said YES in one day. I still can't believe it's finally happening and Dr Roller was able to squeeze me this year so I don't have to repay my deductible. My surgery date is Dec 28th. So for everyone starting out on the journey. Don't give up if you want something bad enough you can always find a way

ii have been switching between jello crystal light and chicken broth... there is no way that im getting any protein or any other nutrition. am i doing my diet the wrong way? can someone give me some advice. everything is fine pain is gone unless i bend over or do something that is strenuous i feel like i could go for a 20 minute walk im just afraid but in house im pretty active. my next appointment is on jan 3rd im guessing they will promote me to stage 2 diet and hopefully get there terrible bandages off of me.

my belly has been itching a bit i guess a sign of healing..

hi all,

i was also sleeved on the 28th, in Marina Del Rey,Ca. I stayed in the hospital 2 nights, because i have a history of stroke. Honestly having that 2nd night with wonderful care was the best part of my healing process. AND my hubby got to sleep in my room with me My first day home was Sunday and the ride home was rough, grant it I live 2 hours away from the facility, so it was a rough ride. My doc told me not to worry about anything but resting the first day home, I'd have so much Fluid in me to chance of dehydration. So i slept about 16 hours total. it was nice!!

So fifth day and its getting better! Struggling with the Protein goal but im getting there and i know its making things work better!

So a couple of things, have anyone cough or thrown up????? What about lingering gas??? I dont have much much, but every one in awhile man it kills!!!

I'm so excited that i took this step, but still to close to say it was the best decision

ii have been switching between Jello crystal light and chicken broth... there is no way that im getting any Protein or any other nutrition. am i doing my diet the wrong way? can someone give me some advice. everything is fine pain is gone unless i bend over or do something that is strenuous i feel like i could go for a 20 minute walk im just afraid but in house im pretty active. my next appointment is on jan 3rd im guessing they will promote me to stage 2 diet and hopefully get there terrible bandages off of me.

my belly has been itching a bit i guess a sign of healing..

I would call the office tomorrow and ask about those bandages usually the bandages are removed day after surgery otherwise they could breed infection gl i think the first things to worry bout is staying hydrated

I would call the office tomorrow and ask about those bandages usually the bandages are removed day after surgery otherwise they could breed infection gl i think the first things to worry bout is staying hydrated

When I was leaving the hospital I showed the nurse as asked her to change my bandages and she said she isnt allowed to touch it the doctor would do so on my next visit..

My next visit is tomorrow btw I cant wait to have my post op visit. I need to go to the next stage. Im experienceing a bitof head hinger which is probably caused by my environment and tv. But I just have the urge to chew. I dont care if its raw broccolii lol

I have a question. Are any of you guys taking protien shakes on first stage diet? Im not nut a friend I know is. Im just wondering if your doctors took u off of protien and Vitamins untill further notice? Now im a bit confused.maybe im the one who has the missunderstanding.

Good morning 28'r!!!!! I hope everyone is feeling a little more human everyday!!! Things are moving more smoothly here!! Down 16 lbs since surgery day! I still have a little tenderness at a couple of my port sites. How is everyone doing with pain??? I'm still taking it easy, trying not to over do I can officially say today is the first day I feel that I am NOT going to say, "maybe I shouldn't have done this".

I hope all of you are doing a bit better everyday! Looking forward to hearing about how all of you are doing!! Now off to my Protein shake!

Msbatty I have to admit I too have the what did I get myself into thinking. I am feel better today, was actually able to drink some broth cuz I am getting sick of jello and Popsicles. I have not been able to get my protein in, I was nauseas yesterday ad the dr told me it may be from the milk based protein drinks and now I don't know what to drink cuz the water based ones taste like crap to me. I just keep praying everyday I feel a little better and better.

MsBatty,

This first week has been a learning experience and a half.... I had my surgery on the 28th had to stay extra day due to vomiting and bp sky high after surgery.... I finally came home on Sunday felt weak but ok. My world literrally turned upside down with the next 48 hours of constipation. I hadnt had a bm since Dec27. I wasnt expecting any complications within the first week but i literrally wanted to die Monday and Tuesday. I was in such pain and couldnt walk or see straight due to not being able to have a bm. I was straining and pushin so much on Tuesday because my body and mind were doing their own thing and i just couldnt help it. Needless to say my biggest incision is now bruised and one of the smaller incisions started to bleed late Tuesday night. I finally took milk of magnesia after calling dr office but i had taken miralax monday and tuesday morning with no results at all. I was so desperate i took a stool softner because i just wanted my bottom to stop hurting from all the straining. Sorry for being so graphic but im being honest. Well i finally got relief from the miralax, milk of magnesia and stool softner at 4am on Wed. I was so afraid to go because i didnt know what would happen and my poor behind just couldnt take no more but once i started peein the bm started slowly trickling out and then the big one(yikes) i felt like a new woman constipation is no joke. Now its Thursday and my stomach churns growls feels bubbly and gassy since i had the bm yesterday. I feel like im starving but i know its the process that i must go thru to get to the end and this too shall pass No reqrets just a learning daily experience with a new tummy that i never had. With that being said i stepped on scale i discovered i lost 7lbs so far and i tried on a shirt that was very snug and its not as tight which is a plus. Best of luck to all 28'rs and your wl... Be BLessed

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This first week has been a learning experience and a half.... I had my surgery on the 28th had to stay extra day due to vomiting and bp sky high after surgery.... I finally came home on Sunday felt weak but ok. My world literrally turned upside down with the next 48 hours of constipation. I hadnt had a bm since Dec27. I wasnt expecting any complications within the first week but i literrally wanted to die Monday and Tuesday. I was in such pain and couldnt walk or see straight due to not being able to have a bm. I was straining and pushin so much on Tuesday because my body and mind were doing their own thing and i just couldnt help it. Needless to say my biggest incision is now bruised and one of the smaller incisions started to bleed late Tuesday night. I finally took milk of magnesia after calling dr office but i had taken miralax monday and tuesday morning with no results at all. I was so desperate i took a stool softner because i just wanted my bottom to stop hurting from all the straining. Sorry for being so graphic but im being honest. Well i finally got relief from the miralax, milk of magnesia and stool softner at 4am on Wed. I was so afraid to go because i didnt know what would happen and my poor behind just couldnt take no more but once i started peein the bm started slowly trickling out and then the big one(yikes) i felt like a new woman constipation is no joke. Now its Thursday and my stomach churns growls feels bubbly and gassy since i had the bm yesterday. I feel like im starving but i know its the process that i must go thru to get to the end and this too shall pass No reqrets just a learning daily experience with a new tummy that i never had. With that being said i stepped on scale i discovered i lost 7lbs so far and i tried on a shirt that was very snug and its not as tight which is a plus. Best of luck to all 28'rs and your wl... Be BLessed

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I had my surgery on 28th too... I stayed in the hospital 2 days because thats what my surgeon requires. I had nothing by mouth the first night... all that anesthesia in me and fluids dont mix... so my dr doesn't allow it for any of his patients... so the next day they started me on hit decaf tea no sugar just tea bag and Water after like noon. I had a pain pump I slept a lot walk some nothing major. I waited until monday and took gas x and then at that point I passed gassed and on Tuesday I finally pooped.. I wasn't in pain or constipated though. I was also on fluids thru I.v they entire time I was in the hospital. I have a single incision because my surgeons group are the ones who started the single incision surgery... so I have one and its in my belly button. No bandages just a sealant type substance. Drinking once oz every 15 mins I start with my Protein shake 8oz then poweraid and beef broth.. I suck on popsicles thru out the day to make up for everything else. Ive losst 12 pounds since friday and 24 since my 2week pre op. Not as tired anymore either.. body is sore but im making it.

Hi everyone,

Did we all have our 1 week post-op check???? I did, 19 lbs down and graduated to modified liquids!!! So excited, I will move too semi soft foods at my one month mark figured what some of my pain was, shoulder blade after I eat means I ate too much!!!! Sternum pain, from fixing a hernia I had, and left flank pain is still from a recovering spleen!! Incisions all healed!!! Feeling better every day!!! Hope you all are are having a good start to your 2nd week of a new life!!

I am new to vst, my surgery is schedued for march 5 so i am in the midst of getting paperwork together.

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Hello and welcome

Had some lobster bisque for lunch.... it was yummy and went down so smooth

Had some lobster bisque for lunch.... it was yummy and went down so smooth

Had some lobster bisque for lunch.... it was yummy and went down so smooth

i have been wanting to taste that but isnt ther tomato sauce? idk just asking . anyways today i had cream of shrimp yum too i cant wait to have real seafoo lol

Hello fellow sleevers....I was a dec 28 girl too!! No nausea at all. I am in my mushy wet protein stage per my groups plan...as tolerated of course. My worst prob is that during surgery with positioning or something pulled a back muscle or done something to my back...that has Been my biggest problem...horrible pain and hard to do anything with front and back pain ...but it is getting better....had the whole constipation problem too...they should just start u on mirilax the week before surgery...is hard to get fluid and protein down just because of the volume! Anyway, go sleevers!!!!!!!!