Id like too hear how all march sleevers are doing and i seen February sleevers do this to keep intouch and help one another out on our new journey

I was sleeved March 18. I have not had to take any pain meds since day 2 post op. I am still on full liquids, move to puree April 8th. I am having a hard time getting all my liquids in. I have done well with the protein using the Isopure drinks. The only problems I have had is severe heartburn all the time, and nothing seems to help! There has been a couple of days when I was pretty weak. But overall I've done very well.

I was sleeved March 18. I have not had to take any pain meds since day 2 post op. I am still on full liquids, move to puree April 8th. I am having a hard time getting all my liquids in. I have done well with the protein using the Isopure drinks. The only problems I have had is severe heartburn all the time, and nothing seems to help! There has been a couple of days when I was pretty weak. But overall I've done very well.

I would call your doctor - I'm already on a PPI (Nexium) but I had terrible heartburn yesterday and he told me to take Pepcid and it made world of difference!

I would call your doctor - I'm already on a PPI (Nexium) but I had terrible heartburn yesterday and he told me to take Pepcid and it made world of difference!

I am taking Pepcid, and it doesn't do any good. I get it every time I drink any of the Protein drinks.. And I've tried numerous different protein drinks.

March 26 th was my date and so far no to much to be unhappy with. I have lost 22 lbs. I cant wait to take this wild ride in my new found life. It is so wonderful to have support group to caht with....

Sleeved March 25th down 11lbs and feel great.....post op 4/9 can't wait for soft foods

My new life began,March 25,2013

I concurr with Beba238 on everything she said. I find the texture of the puréed food to be gross. I was sleeved on March 18 and I am down 20 pounds. I have lost two dress sizes since surgery day! I am glad that I am off work because learning to eat again and get enough water and protein is challenging.

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5 weeks for leaks (though most likely in first two weeks)

3 months for DVT (though most likely in first three weeks)

I have a DVT and it sucks! One of my veracose veins behind my knee was really sore 2 days after I came home from the hospital. Call my Dr. And he had me come in the next day for an ultrasound on my leg. They found the clot so I am now on blood thinners. I have to go get blood work every couple of days. It's scary I think I have one but my Dr. Is on top of it. I was sleeved on march 12th. I am eating soft foods a doing pretty well. I have thrown up a few times. I can seem to figure out when I am full. I eat one more bite then I feel it back up. I have to learn to eat slower and really monitor each bite.

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Sorry that didn't work for you... Maybe it's lactose? I switched over to mixing lactose free milk with my shakes and that helped right from the beginning.

5 weeks for leaks (though most likely in first two weeks)

3 months for DVT (though most likely in first three weeks)

Leaks? what is DVT?

Sleeved March 25th down 11lbs and feel great.....post op 4/9 can't wait for soft foods

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Sleeved 3/25 too down 21 total (11 pre-op). Everyday gets easier.

Leaks? what is DVT?

They generally say that 5 weeks out you're pretty much past the danger stage for leaks from the staple line of your sleeve. DVT is deep vein thrombosis, or blood clots. Always a concern after surgery.

They generally say that 5 weeks out you're pretty much past the danger stage for leaks from the staple line of your sleeve. DVT is deep vein thrombosis' date=' or blood clots. Always a concern after surgery.[/quote']

How do you know if your leaking? My biggest cut is kind of throbbing...nothing I can't handle though. Im On 2 wks post op

7days post Surg 3/28 Mexico. 14lbs down yesterday. No problems. I've been blessed also with an easy recovery. Never any pain, no hunger still. Small sipping fluids all day, especially coconut water which has a few cals and lots of potassium to help with that weak, dizzy feeling. Been out walking everyday, and a relaxed 2.5 mile trail walk yesterday. Eating about 4 Tblsp thin soup/broth or 2 oz protein shakes per "meal". Good luck all.

I was sleeved on march 20th doing pretty god so far just eating soups and yogurts and soft foods. Not getting enough protein though, dont like the shakes. If you have a facebook group i'd like to join.

I was sleeved on the 20th as well. I'm down 18 pounds and on soft foods. Everything is great. The only problem I have is the pain surrounding my left incisions. Doc said that's where he pulled the stomach through and it'll hurt for a while longer. Other than that I'm so happy I made this decision!