July 2013 Sleevers

[North_Chicky 29]

I had surgery on July 20th. So far everything has been easy. I didn't have pain or gas after surgery, so that was nice. I'm working on some soft mushies with no issues. I had some loose BM's for the first couple of days post surgery and since then, nothing.

I'm not uncomfortable, I'm just worried. I'm taking a stool softener every day, so I hope that when it does occur, it isn't too painful.

[one-day-soon 26]

I planned it to go back to work on the end of the week so that I had the weekend to recover, then I see my doc on Monday. If I'm to tired I'll work a half day Friday and it's already a half day Monday with my doc appt

[kw2walker 211]

I had surgery on July 20th. So far everything has been easy. I didn't have pain or gas after surgery' date=' so that was nice. I'm working on some soft mushies with no issues. I had some loose BM's for the first couple of days post surgery and since then, nothing.

I'm not uncomfortable, I'm just worried. I'm taking a stool softener every day, so I hope that when it does occur, it isn't too painful.[/quote']

Getting your fluids helps a lot.

[kkwy2k 1]

Sleeved July 24th. Left hospital 13 pounds heavier because of Water. Still haven't lost all of that so it is like I haven't lost anything. Still have pain at the port site. I too can't get all the Protein and water in. But each day I get closer. Congrats to all the July sleevers. I am excited for our journey on the loser bench.

[cherbear33 288]

I was sleeved on july 18th & as of today I am down 21 lbs since the say I came home from the hospital!!! I am so happy & excited!!!! Today was the first day I was able to hace a scrambled egg & it was so good, was only able to get in like 5 small bites before feeling like that was maybe more then enough. I have also began walking for 30 to 40 minutes a day around my neighborhood. Today I walked up 4 hills without losing my breath I am so proud of myself!!!!! I wish everyone great success with your sleeve & keep up the great work everyone!!!!

[jenni9579 18]

I was sleeved on 7/24. I think I'm supposed to start puréed foods tomorrow. Do mashed potatoes count? And what about sodium? Am I supposed to be watching that? I dnt remember my nutritionist saying anything about that but I could be wrong. Thank you

[cherbear33 288]

I was sleeved on 7/24. I think I'm supposed to start puréed foods tomorrow. Do mashed potatoes count? And what about sodium? Am I supposed to be watching that? I dnt remember my nutritionist saying anything about that but I could be wrong. Thank you

I believe we are supposed to try to stay with things that have protien in them & stay away from the carbs... as far as sodium goes I dont know.

[jenni9579 18]

Ok. I wasn't sure. I thought since they were soft they'd be ok but what do I knw. I'm still learning lol. Thank you

[Alys3129 24]

I was sleeved on 7/24. I think I'm supposed to start puréed foods tomorrow. Do mashed potatoes count? And what about sodium? Am I supposed to be watching that? I dnt remember my nutritionist saying anything about that but I could be wrong. Thank you

[Alys3129 24]

My nut listed mashed potatoes as 'ok' in the puréed phase (thinned with skim milk). Seems, as I've been reading, each one has their own set of instructions.

Good luck!!

[jenni9579 18]

Yea I think they are all different and tell us different things. I actually made some but could only get about 5 small bites in. Then it started to hurt a little. I guess I'm done for the night lol. Thank you!

[NellieBean 70]

Sleeved on the 17th, working since Friday on pureed and to work in my Protein. I had a rare moment of brilliance this morning when I realized a scoop and a half of my Protein is 30 grams. I drink it in the morning in the car on the way to work and finish it off at the office instead of coffee. This made getting my protein in so much easier today.

I have basically gone to eating 4 times a day (7, 11, 3 and 7). At three I have a second shake which puts me right around 50 for the day and getting in my remainder between the other two meals is not as complicated.

I have been having a greek yogurt at 11 ( which puts me at 60 grams) then trying different things at dinner at 7. I tried egg beaters yesterday and it was like i was eating shards of glass. I like my eggs not runny and that might have been the problem. Today I used canned white chicken with garlic herb seasoning and light mayo on wheat saltines and I am in love.

I am not weighing myself until I go back to the Dr on 8/13, especially since I am entering into the dreaded 3rd week stall and don't want to drive myself crazy.

Have a good day!

[rphp 5]

Me too! My vision has been a little weird too. It's getting better though. I thought maybe because i was dehydrated, someone told me that could be. Other pain is subsiding. Hopefully on the downward side of everything now

So, today I found out that my blood sugar has been dropping at night. It was causing me to have temple headaches in the morning upon awakening, dizziness/faint feeling. After I drink my morning soy milk, a little while later, I'm fine. Started testing my glucose. Yes, it is low. I am told that it can affect vision too. So if you have these things...check your sugar!

[jenni9579 18]

Wow I didn't know that!! I will do that. Thank you!

[Coreena 4]

I was sleeved on the 17th and had my first follow-up yesterday. I have my release to go back to work Monday the 29th. I was itching to go back' date=' I thought, this past Monday, but even my boss wanted me to take the week to heal and come back the 29th because he did not want to pick me off the floor if I rushed it. In the end, that was probably a good idea since even taking a 20 minute walk the first couple of days this week ended with a long nap.

I am now on pureed foods and had the best Greek yogurt ever for dinner tonight. Tomorrow I might try some tuna and saltines.

The pain was never horrible, I would say never more than a 2 or 3.[/quote']

This was very inspiring. I am being sleeved on Aug 12th. I am excitedly nervous.