June 2013 Sleevers! "The List"

[Cheer Mama 166]

My favorite clear liquid is the seasoning packet from a package of Ramen noodles in 2 cups of hot Water. I add a scoop of non-flavered Protein and I'm ready to go! I also love this because when everyone else is eating I feel as though I'm getting real food also.

[mzblaze36 92]

I so understand where you are coming from. I was sleeved on the 7th. I also had a hiatal hernia and 2 umbilical hernias. I left the hospital a little dehydrated and with a sprained neck. My worse pain came from the umbilical hernias. I sprained my neck getting either into or outta bed using my arms to either push my around or pull me up in bed. I have slept in my recliner since I got home. And it was my general practitioner that told me my neck was sprained.

I have sooooo had buyer's remorse but it is getting better. On the 6th day I was finally able to get in all my fluids and about half of the Protein. I still have neck pain' date=' but that is going away. I'm finally able to start seeing the end of the pain. I have to say I really love not being hungry ALL the time.

Good luck folks. It's hard and painful but it does get better. You'll wake up one day not needing pain meds and then you'll be able to conquer the world! [/quote']

Question why didn't ur dr remove the hernia. My friend had the sleeve in may and the surgeon removed the hernia... and did not let her leave until she could keep down the liquids?? I wish u luck

[sprinkles13 24]

I had my surgery June 10th. So' date=' I guess I'm 5 days post op. I have not had as easy a go at it as it seems others have had. Got to hospital that morning terrified, cried when my husband said goodbye and they wheeled me back. Waking up in recovery, I remember crying out in pain, then I blacked out again. The biggest incision is the only one that hurts and it HURTS. Surgery was around 7am. My 1st walk was around 4 or 5, I don't even think I woke up till noon. I had a morphine pump I could push a button when needed. I pushed the button about 4 times total while in hospital. I literally could not wake up. I kept passing out, couldn't shake the anesthesia. Monday night my blood pressure was high and I kept a temp of 99.5. I also had a few times where i remember dry heaving. I would have waves of nausea, but none since being released. Doc came in Tuesday morning, saw I had a small blister on one of my small incisions, still red but a teensy bit better. Since being released, the big incision is still painful and I still need some help picking something off the floor or getting up from laying position. I've also developed rashes and itch like crazy!! Going to see my surgeon this afternoon. My last antibiotic before leaving hospital was levaquin. Some people think that may have caused rashes and itching or it could be from morphine or blood thinners. Who knows, but it's driving me crazy. I'm only getting about 30-40 oz of liquid in. Gas SUCKED for several days, gas x strips do help. Today is better from gas though. I haven't felt hunger and have to force myself to drink. Hospital stay, I probably didn't need to pack anything other than a robe. I am ready to fast forward a couple weeks. I had severe buyers remorse, still do a little but I know it's got to get better and this too shall pass.[/quote']

OMG I have had the same exact experience as you Jhconnection I have had a rough time too. I feel your pain and discomfort. I can't take anything for pain because it makes me extremely nauseous and I haven't been able to keep no more than 30 oz if I'm lucky of fluids in. I'm so miserable. But this too shall pass. Hang in there.

[Cheer Mama 166]

Question why didn't ur dr remove the hernia. My friend had the sleeve in may and the surgeon removed the hernia... and did not let her leave until she could keep down the liquids? ? I wish u luck

I did have the hernias removed. The area they were located hurt worse than the area they went through for the sleeve. I could keep down liquids. It seems as though I slept all the time due to the pain meds. and didn't drink much....... I wish my insurance would have allowed to go to a different facility, but I HAD to be at a certain hosp.

[Lunaya 64]

My Surgeon opted to wait on repairing my hernia's as they don't do as well when you are heavy. We will do my hernia repairs when we do my Tummy Tuck next year.

[hwarren01 57]

My surgeon was going to wait to fix mine also but he had to repair them after he got in there and seen what a mess it was...

[Aline728 301]

@cheer I will remember that tip from the Ramon noodles...lol

[carolinagirl84 11]

I wanted to keep up with every one's surgery date in one spot so here we go! (I'm a bookkeeper...I'm a little OCD with organization...ha!!)

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03 - nicolenik17' date=' urmysunshinegal, birkie63, KitKat40, NeverBeTheSameAgain, Bec101, akmys11, jnunez, PainInTheGlass, devichan, birkie63, Ctremblay2, mulhollk, tab, Lost Band, Shannon71, Flup, blondie1, HoneysuckleFlwr, momofjal, mtchick, KMo, gracensmommie

04 - prayergirl, rockpaperthinner, miss2shine, Arts137, babybearsmum, tab, KrisM799, ChrisBthin, cori0604, Flutterby, FindingElise, newmeIowa, sheree212, thickbonez, abba0604

05 - taurabird, Museum-Mama, Racheal, fluffydivantn, JennWallen, cooterbrown, tanderson01, shadesofteal, 340empress, suzbredo, Masko5, Lunaya, California_Chick95969, thisismyyear, Ana87

06 - jgcraftmom, mytime2shine, shays4265, hgk2002,joannao74, Zaine20, socklessinnyc, sassygirl055, AmandaGeorgePelts, janazee, Blueeyes, Reberm, nino1025, VSGayle, bigjim77

07 - rebecca_dsu, Molly3, Laura72, 1stBabeBorn5th, JoiaRox, Tanesha young, Dabble, harlie6pack35

08 -iminthis4me

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10 - NikNakMcCants, wordygirl74, BeyondBlessed, rubyrosa, bashmom, sprinkles13, Purrplelover, losingit2013, lniysa, Maira, GrandpaB, SUZI-Q, K.Hollingsworth, Jhconnection, jenthompson, kimgetsleeved, onegenericdude, Dreax33, domi366, Shribhi

11 - JennJ536, over_ice, taylorelizabeth13, whiskeygirl70 (jackie), mzblaze36, BrianSATX, MrsRRn, navyma, chelD, jenger, Prettynpink1982, ratrita, brittersmom, BryJohn, bangixxer, bettyb71

12 - Vermillymomma82, monkee94, Bellanana5, Karmen081020, angiemorda, Michelle Bell, BKLYNgal87, Hazel Eyes, Lavender, akarigger, mariadt, olemissgrl82, Tpool, ilopez73, BloomingFaith, epeeler

13 - Liza1227, thedivinemsQ, photojdoc, Namaste, SHORTDOG,

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16 - cheeze82

17 - MindfulWeightLoss, MKGlidewell, AutismMom, ninanew, metamme, newlife27, jvonna09, icqgiggles, claudiaisabella, Jennyzee

18 - Aline728, diva1, AmyRN09, neneh_vsg, NerdInOregon, Curvy, awalsh45, diva1, WhereTo?, Brian Randolph, marymouseetc, NuLife4me, carolinagirl84

19 - getlownurse, southernsoul, busybeingme, conshy416, Healthier2day1227, zenliving8, momrox, lifer, Bufflehead, Blue73

20 - uccmart, marlene, blucarelli, jewintheridge

21 - vanessa012287, Commitingtochange23, NiqueJ, colcol

22 - zoey1176

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24 - txbucki, b_vanessa, genepha, shewins1, mydetoxnurse, Lisa O

25 - artymama, Busterdoodoo, brandnew, shelly85, hello145body, hbrill, CCarterRN, Kami63, RAAinNH, PaNailGirl, HannahB, TexasRed1978

26 - SlimDreams, DenaLJ1354, Trajo, jadeladybug, the nerd, wmbt, memk, nazerina77, loving me, Busdriver71, samsjourney, Brenda0928

27 - Caaattt, Lindzee, town976

28 - gummykandi, EllaJo, kp2010

29 - Kristen H, datruth33169

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Let me know if I missed you!![/quote']

[Blue73 22]

I can't believe June 19th is almost here...I want to thank all the post-op posters on here...it's important we share experiences so that we all know the good/bad stuff we might experience...I will try to post my post-op experience as well! I wish everyone the best! :-)

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

God bless n speedy recovery to u all!

[Aline728 301]

Wow just two a few more days...had myself a dream last night about the surgery I remember a feeling of being tense I guess u can say about something but can't remember the dream at all. LoL...so I'm good today still..:-)

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

Hang n there, u r on ur way to success, God Bless u:)

[Aline728 301]

@Deez.....I will...doing my last minute preping....washing, ect..

[H&H 13]

I was June 11th. That is pretty cool

[newlife27 323]

Omg I cant believe tomorrow this time I will be sleeved....im so scared right now......I have to be at the hospital at 6 am and im scared to death.......wow it came so fast I dont kno what to do I just hope I have great results