June 2013 Sleevers GROUP

[Fulvio 3]

I want to join. Still trying to learn my iPhone app, so not sure how to officially join.

Had surgery on 6/27/13 through Dr Bruce, Bariatric Specialist of NC. So far I've lost @22 lbs. Sadly tonight had a terrible acid reflux attack. I had never experienced one before, so it scared me! I have my first post-op appointment tomorrow, so I hope to get some advice on what to do about it. Good luck to everyone in the group!

[mtchick 29]

I had the same problem with reflux at about the same time. I now take 2 famatodine and eat much, much slower!! I was eating to fast!

[krtrebie 35]

I have acid reflex when I do not take the Zantac my doctor sent me home with. I'm have a horrible time with any of the Protein Drinks I drink. They all cause me horrible stomach aches and I feel like I could throw up. Has anyone else had this same problem? I have a week left of a liquid diet and then move on to purée foods. I should also mention I have tried about 6 or 7 different types of Protein drinks and they all have been doing it to me and they never bothered me before being sleeved. I can drink milk no problem. It does not matter if I mix the protein milk, Water, juice, or food. Even the pre mixed ones in the bottles bother me.

[jgcraftmom 41]

So I've been working out really well this last week. I had 2 days where I actually made if to my goal of 10,000 steps a day. Low and behold, I only lost 1 lb. I know, maybe muscle was gained or inches lost but it still sucks. I'm really bummed. Next week I go on vacation and am really worried. 6 weeks postop.

[SheWins1 207]

So I've been working out really well this last week. I had 2 days where I actually made if to my goal of 10' date='000 steps a day. Low and behold, I only lost 1 lb. I know, maybe muscle was gained or inches lost but it still sucks. I'm really bummed. Next week I go on vacation and am really worried. 6 weeks postop.[/quote']

Well, I am very proud of you! Better to lose a pound than gain. I'd be reaalllly pissed if that happen! Have you tried to switch your diet up? I've heard others doing that by eating more Protein and trying to get more Water in. Good luck and stay strong!!!

[Aline728 301]

I agree à pound lose is a pound closer to goal...keep up the good work....

[Lisa O 52]

We all have those moments . I was also sleeved on the 24 and I'm just starting to eat soft foods but idk what I should eat that wont bother my stomach! I'm getting in all things I should but I'm fearful as you are that I'm going to mess up its all a learning process for us one day at a time we can & will do this don't give up look how far we have come keep moving and going toward we got this!!!

I'm glad not just me. Next week I go in for another checkup....can't wait to see if I have lost more. I can't bring myself to weigh at home yet! I'm off work for another month. How long are you taking off?

I am on soft foods, but really have to measure! Cottage cheese yogurt and refried Beans have Ben the easiest. I had split pea Soup yesterday, but really had to put through the blender....still good though... Chunks of any size give me small issues, but I stop immediately when that happens!

[Lisa O 52]

I have acid reflex when I do not take the Zantac my doctor sent me home with. I'm have a horrible time with any of the Protein drinks I drink. They all cause me horrible stomach aches and I feel like I could throw up. Has anyone else had this same problem? I have a week left of a liquid diet and then move on to purée foods. I should also mention I have tried about 6 or 7 different types of Protein Drinks and they all have been doing it to me and they never bothered me before being sleeved. I can drink milk no problem. It does not matter if I mix the Protein milk' date=' Water, juice, or food. Even the pre mixed ones in the bottles bother me.[/quote']

Do you a straw? If I use a straw nothing stays down.....and I get reflux. Dr. Told me not to use straws....and no problems since.

[krtrebie 35]

Do you a straw? If I use a straw nothing stays down.....and I get reflux. Dr. Told me not to use straws....and no problems since.

No I refuse to use straws. As my doctor told me they could damage the sleeve and bring air into the sleeve causing extreme discomfort.

[Brenda0928 145]

I had 10 days of liquids' date='(jello & popsicles included) and then 2 weeks of soft foods. I will be a month out next week and I can resume a normal diet. I didn't have to do purees. I have had no intolerances, nausea, or vomiting. I was also told no baths or swimming pools for ten days post op. Isn't it crazy that we are all being told such different things?[/quote']

Definitely crazy!! I was sleeved 6/26, on clears 2 days, full liquids for 10 days, then started purees this week for 2 weeks, soft foods for about 2 weeks, then will do regular foods....

I was told no swimming or baths until my 3 week check up, even though all the incisions have healed shut...

[Brenda0928 145]

I have a pain in the neck, literally..16 days post op , driving yesterday, turned my head to look before changing lanes and felt a little pop and twinge in my neck where the IV had been. It is healed over on the outside....did not think much of it until this morning....woke up with it hurting from the iv site to the collar bone....called my surgeon and he said it is perfectly normal, and that the scar tissue is pulling loose and breaking down.....to put ice on it and let them know if it swells up....he said it should return to normal in a few days. Weird! Has anyone else had this happen?

[Corky6984 134]

I have a pain in the neck' date=' literally..16 days post op , driving yesterday, turned my head to look before changing lanes and felt a little pop and twinge in my neck where the IV had been. It is healed over on the outside....did not think much of it until this morning....woke up with it hurting from the iv site to the collar bone....called my surgeon and he said it is perfectly normal, and that the scar tissue is pulling loose and breaking down.....to put ice on it and let them know if it swells up....he said it should return to normal in a few days. Weird! Has anyone else had this happen?[/quote']

They put an IV in your neck?! I was mad because they put mine in my hand (I was terrified they were going to hit a bone with the needle). If they would have put an IV in my neck I would have to had asked them if they were nuts! LoL!

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[diva1 29]

Omg iv in the neck? I wouldn't been so outta there! Get the heck outta here! The hand was hard enough. Man, they would've had to totally knock me out for that right there!

[Brenda0928 145]

They put an IV in your neck?! I was mad because they put mine in my hand (I was terrified they were going to hit a bone with the needle). If they would have put an IV in my neck I would have to had asked them if they were nuts! LoL!

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Yeah, they were not able to hit veins in my hands or arms said I was dehydrated before surgery even began! They numbed it externally and then with a shot before inserting it..and started giving me gas to knock me out while they inserted it....it had 3 lines hanging from it, one for IV in, one to pull blood samples, and one to inject medicine into....it was stitched into place in my neck but pulled every time I moved, walk, sat up, layed down, etc...they removed that and the drain the day I went home......it only took a few days to heal and stop hurting....until now, lol

[Brenda0928 145]

Omg iv in the neck? I wouldn't been so outta there! Get the heck outta here! The hand was hard enough. Man' date=' they would've had to totally knock me out for that right there![/quote']

Lol...they did knock me out after telling me what they had to do. Since they could not hit veins in my hands or arms, no other choice. But I dealt with it, it healed within a few days and stopped hurting, until now, lol....