FEBRUARY SLEEVERS 2013....how you doing after you've been Sleeved

[sara-seeking-sleeve 76]

I am 11 days. And have had horrible Time. As I said before my one week checkup they did a CAT scan and found a small tiny Leak. Since then I've been in the hospital twice and have had a pick line put in which hit a nerve and had to be removed three days later. I don't know if this will get better but I certainly hope so. I am down 40lbs since my 2 week diet pre op. anyone else with a leak can share their experience?

Post in the general post op section, and I know there will be others who have had similar experiences. I'm so sorry your going through this--- I feel overwhelmed enough with my small bumps in the road, I can't imagine how your feeling. Keep your head up sweetie!

[sara-seeking-sleeve 76]

I am 4 days post up and can get plenty of fluids in and Jello...etc. no problem. I am starting Protein tomorrow and have have only Clear liquids...tomorrow starts full liquids. The only thing is I feel very blah...weak and easily fatigued and lightheaded....just blah and not myself...please some one tell me this gets better b/c I don't have the energy I need to take care of 2 kids and a household. Is this normal at this stage...

I've read before that once you get your Protein intake higher your energy will increase. Your so lucky your not having issues getting fluids in! I wish!!!

[Ms_JackieDMV 18]

Anyone with pancreatitis? Dehydration

[Ejami 18]

I've read before that once you get your Protein intake higher your energy will increase. Your so lucky your not having issues getting fluids in! I wish!!!

That's what I hope and thank so much for the response, but going to my kids soccer game for a couple of hours and then getting lightheaded and weak in the store afterwards is very depressing....hope the full liquids makes it better, right now just bummed and scared things won"t get better

[maharet111 544]

Oh man had my first taste of what gas felt like. I never had issues after surgery but just went to purées and ate chilli tonight..oh brother..thank god for Gas x strips.

[mandi827 50]

Have you tried a heating pad for your gas pains? My boss swore by it. I was very lucky and didnt need to use it but she said she ended up buying two because it was the only thing to sooth her pain.

I have had heat pad whole time (day 3) it helps so much.

[tiffy0485 123]

Yep are u being sleeved there

I got sleeved there on February 11th by Dr. Greenlee. He is awesome and I LOVE the ladies there!

[tiffy0485 123]

Yep are u being sleeved there

What day was your last group meeting the week or two before surgery? You look really familiar.

[tiffy0485 123]

Surgery update!

I am 27 and 5' 7.

My starting weight on Day of surgery 2/11 275lbs

Today I am 248lbs!

Yup, 27lbs since surgery. Never thought I would lose that fast but it is starting to slow down now. I have a feeling my stall is getting ready to come.

[lea0228 16]

I'm post op day # 2 and just got discharged from the hospital. I'm on a clear liquid diet for another day then will start my full liquid diet for 5 weeks. I am drinking no more than 2oz at a time and seem to do well with that. Only problem I have is feeling like I have swallowed a lot of air every time I drink but it passes pretty quickly.

My abd is so swollen, I tried to put on a pair of regular pants but soon realized that wasn't going to work. Did anyone else have these problems?

[tiffy0485 123]

I'm post op day # 2 and just got discharged from the hospital. I'm on a clear liquid diet for another day then will start my full liquid diet for 5 weeks. I am drinking no more than 2oz at a time and seem to do well with that. Only problem I have is feeling like I have swallowed a lot of air every time I drink but it passes pretty quickly.

My abd is so swollen' date=' I tried to put on a pair of regular pants but soon realized that wasn't going to work. Did anyone else have these problems?[/quote']

The air thing happened to me until 4 days post op and having to get used to taking baby sips. it gets better day by day.

[Sky61777 21]

3/5 will be one month since my surgery. I am down 21 pounds, weight loss has stalled this past week. I am between soft foods and regular foods. Nothing has bothered me. Have been able to eat dinner with my family and go out to eat too (there are a lot of left overs in the fridge). Only eating between 1/4 and 1/2 cup of food at a time. I am not overly tired and am getting in all of my Protein. Still difficult getting all liquids in. I still have difficulty telling when I am full. I do feel hungry and then I know I need to eat. Get very hungry at night. Start the gym on Monday.

[DivaNurse 171]

What day was your last group meeting the week or two before surgery? You look really familiar.

2/6 I think was my last group meeting/visit, I am sure you have seen me in the office. I was sitting in the front, clowning....lol

[lea0228 16]

The air thing happened to me until 4 days post op and having to get used to taking baby sips. it gets better day by day.

Thanks for the feedback!

[Tstorm1070 192]

I'm post op day # 2 and just got discharged from the hospital. I'm on a clear liquid diet for another day then will start my full liquid diet for 5 weeks. I am drinking no more than 2oz at a time and seem to do well with that. Only problem I have is feeling like I have swallowed a lot of air every time I drink but it passes pretty quickly.

My abd is so swollen' date=' I tried to put on a pair of regular pants but soon realized that wasn't going to work. Did anyone else have these problems?[/quote']

Yes, I tried and pants and they didnt fit. Day 10 they did tho and they were too big. Its all the swelling. I'm still in my pre op pants and I'm down 25#. But they are very comfy on my incisions so I will continue them until i just cant keep them up lol