If you were sleeved Monday wondering how you are doing. I am very sore, cannot take the pain meds. Please share your journey

It's 3:00 am right now. That's why I'm up. I have been taking a pain pill before bed and it helps me to be comfortable and sleep' date=' but it just didn't cut it tonight. I am also a stomach sleeper and I'm struggling sleeping on my back. I spent the first week sleeping in the recliner because I found it most comfortable. Every day I wake up I seem to be feeling better and better. Fingers crossed that I can sleep on my belly soon and sleep well. Good luck to you!![/quote']

I just turned over on my stomach after asking a friend who had surgery last year, she said it was fine and i seem to be fine! Feels soooo good! Does your starving stomach wake you up in the morning like a newborn!?

Sleeved 5/20.....still have pain at the site of stomach removal. Also pain bending/getting up in the same area. WHEN WILL IT GO AWAY. I also can't stomach protein shakes....I literally gag. Water, about 40 oz. I have advanced my diet a little bit and today for breakfast I had Special K with skim. I only had 6 bites and I chewed very well. I know I'm not supposed to but it went down fine and has 10 grams protein. Pre 265 today 249, losing fine. What is the big deal about advancing food if everything is going down fine and you take small bites and chew well? Also, I take tons of medication that is much bigger than a small soft foot that is chewed well? Anxious to eat food, I get full quick and can't handle liquids anymore....also, who can live on Popsicles, jello and pudding. I think 6 bites of Special K with proteins would be much better for me????

Hey everyone. Had survey may 20 too. How exciting. I'm going well for the most party. Like most of you having trouble with back pain but i sleep on the couch to me its easier because i also sleep on my tummy. Wish you all the best. Add me for support

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HOW ARE ALL MY MAY PEEPS DOING!!!!??! Progress!? Weight loss? Feelings (emotional/physical)?

Personally, I've gone down 12 lbs. just entered phase three under my doctors diet, purée. Feeling very anxious and having food withdrawals. I feel moody and I have absolutely no appetite. It's actually hard for me to remember to eat. I do take my supplements every day. I do feel somewhat more energy and I'm hoping this attitude Of impatience and anxiety goes away. How long are you guys taking Nexium for? How is everyone holding up? God bless! Xoxo -Christy<3

I'm doing good I'm 2 weeks post-op tomorrow! I lost 18 lbs the first week! I've stalled out for 5 days! Ran 4 miles today and looks like the weight is gonna start dropping off again! Energy levels are good I'm rarely hungry and I'm ready to go back to work next week!

I'm doing good I'm 2 weeks post-op tomorrow! I lost 18 lbs the first week! I've stalled out for 5 days! Ran 4 miles today and looks like the weight is gonna start dropping off again! Energy levels are good I'm rarely hungry and I'm ready to go back to work next week!

CONGRATS!!! That's amazing progress you're doing great!!! I've been stalling for about 5 days as well. I'm assuming my body is in shock from the difference. Lol keep up the good work!!

I was sleeved on the 20th and I'm doing great!! I'm down almost 25 lbs. No problems on anything food wise. The pureed food this week is going nicely! My only problem is not getting enough liquids/protein. The protein shakes make me really nauseas for some reason. Been trying little things here and there a little more solid and nothing seems to bother me! I was back to work exactly 7 days later and been working since. Fortunately I work at the hospital where I had my surgery so they are so accommodating.

I too was sleeved on the 20th. Been hard with the pureed food. I would so much rather be on the liquids. Puree is just not good, feel like there is nothing to eat. Getting in my protein. Had my first follow up appt with dr. yesterday Down 20 lbs so far. My NUT said i need to eat( pureed food stage) or I won't lose. What is everyone having as far as pureed?

For the pureed, I've done garden peas, mashed potatoes, refried bean, mashed up baked beans, I'm still doing yogurt and pudding. Pureed part is hard BC its not very appetizing at all. More ideas on others foods would be great for me too!

Thanks. Yeah this stages really stinks.

I'm making it by by reminding myself that I will be able to enjoy pretty much anything again in moderation very soon. That these few weeks will be nothing in just a few more.

Had my follow up w/Dr. today, down 11 lbs. Doing well...purée starts tomorrow according to my meal plan. Boy am I ready...lol. Otherwise, I too am a bit down in my energy level and not really interested in food. I figure moving to more substantial food will help this. Since mine is a revision from 6yrs. of lapband, this first stage of eating hasn't been too bad...been there, done this.

So, glad to be on the journey to a better me. :-)

Hello All, I was sleeved on 5/20 after having issues with my band of 2 years. My surgey was difficult due to lots of scare tissue and complications so I was in the hospital for awhile. I went back to work yesterday and boy do I feel drained. My biggest problem is this constant feeling of of bubbles and irritation down my throat every time I try to drink anything. After week one it went away but a few days ago it came back full force. Have any of you had that happen? I am working through it rig now because I know I am still healing but I hate this one step forward two steps back.

Hello All' date=' I was sleeved on 5/20 after having issues with my band of 2 years. My surgey was difficult due to lots of scare tissue and complications so I was in the hospital for awhile. I went back to work yesterday and boy do I feel drained. My biggest problem is this constant feeling of of bubbles and irritation down my throat every time I try to drink anything. After week one it went away but a few days ago it came back full force. Have any of you had that happen? I am working through it rig now because I know I am still healing but I hate this one step forward two steps back.[/quote']

Did your Dr. give you anything like Zantac to take? My Dr. has me on it for 2 mos. then 1 mo. of Prilosec to make sure things heal up well. I was a revision too.

Did your Dr. give you anything like Zantac to take? My Dr. has me on it for 2 mos. then 1 mo. of Prilosec to make sure things heal up well. I was a revision too.

Thank you! I was just talking to my Hubby about that. At my one week check up I was fine so he didn't put me on anything. I am going to call him in the AM to see if that would be something that would help. I am crossing my fingers that is what the problem is. It driving me crazy I am sure it is louder to me than anyone else but I feel like my throat is always making noise now. For the first time after surgery I ended up getting sick and I did not like that! Not to give to much TMI it was very acidy tasting so I think your thought is right on the money.