August Sleevers?

[jamiewilli 2]

I'm a newby too. I finally figured out how to post. Lol I'm Tiffany from Houston. I had my surgery August 1st. Started out at 244 down to 220.

I had mine aug 1st too and live in the houston area too!

[Cheriedel 1]

Karinb, I was also a revision from band to sleeve and also on the 26th. Glad to hear you're doing so well. I'm right there with you. I've been struggling a bit with heartburn the past couple days, but definitely nothing I can't handle. Hope it continues to go well for you and good luck!

I'm also a revision from band to sleeve and had my first bout of heartburn as I woke up with morning. Had a throat full of acid when I woke up. I actually developed acid reflux with the band, but my surgeon said that should go away about 3 months after the sleeve. I was sleeved on 8/28 in Lexington, KY.

[Cheriedel 1]

I got mine done on 8/20. Would love to connect with a few ppl! I surely didn't realize how intense of a life changer the surgery was.

Boy, you said it! I'm trying really hard to hang in there, trying to be patient for the recovery, but really having a hard time not being able to eat like I used to. Like someone I know reminded me, I have to change from "live to eat" to "eat to live"!

[tmedge13 1]

Any newbies out there? Has my surgery on 8/27 and looking for new Sleevers to go through the journey with.

I had my surgery on 8/7. A little over 4 weeks post op.

[tmedge13 1]

Boy' date=' you said it! I'm trying really hard to hang in there, trying to be patient for the recovery, but really having a hard time not being able to eat like I used to. Like someone I know reminded me, I have to change from "live to eat" to "eat to live"![/quote']

I completely agree. I'm a little over 4 weeks post op. The 1st two weeks were super hard. I didn't have any pain but the head hunger about killed me.

[Hannah55 79]

Sleeved on 8/12/13. Including the pre op diet I lost 27# in August. When I added cottage cheese and cream Soups, I gained a couple pounds and have stayed at that weight for 2 weeks, but my clothes are getting baggy.

[CocoLoco 2]

Hi everyone - I'm new to this site and not 100% sure I know my away around yet, but am so happy I found this discussion!

I had my surgery on the 26th and am feeling great generally. Back to work Monday, so I'll find out for sure.

I am worried that I am now drinking too much and very confused about amount of carbs daily, but for now, my doctor says to just worry about Protein and Water intake.

I started exercising a few days ago and am really proud of myself so far - just hoping I don't burn out like so many times before.

Have a great week everyone!

[Tntuner00 2]

Hello everyone I had my sleeve and gall bladder removed on 8/5. I spent 6 days in the hospital because I didn't last the upper GI test the day after surgery due to swelling. The same day of the surgery I was able to stand and get out bed. By day 3 I was walking around but in pain. The two incisions by my belly button hurt the most.

I went back to work after two weeks but by the afternoon I was tired.

I still have some little tightness internally by my incisions when I do too much or lift more than 10lbs. I stopped taking pain meds 3 days after returning home.

I'm five week post op and feeling good. At two weeks I was down 22lbs. I have not weighed myself since. I'm waiting for my 8 week appt to see how much more I'm down

As far as eating. I struggle to get down 1oz of Protein and most days I don't even get down the veggie or starch. I'm hoping it gets better

[chrissythemoo 34]

Had mine the day before you and I'm still feeling blah. You all?

Had mine on 11th and have to admit did not enjoy the first 2 weeks one bit. But started turning a corner at 3 weeks and am now soooooo much better. 4 weeks today and 25lbs down! Hang on in there. It does get better.

[Analyticangel 0]

SLEEVE ON 8/30

CANNOT MAKIE IT sleeping AT NIGHT DUE TO PAIN

ANY OTHERS? ADVICE?

I feel like I move and manage during the day I dtill have residual pain primarily on left side and alot if soreness but I manage it and do not use pain meds day or night I stopped that within three days after getting home because I did not like the way it was making me feel

At night I try multiple positions with varied success ti get comfortable but cannot stay in any particular position too long. I do not make it asleep more that for two to three hours at a time and bad gas pain will wake me I am up for a few hooours and repeat same pattern. All contributes to how I feel the following day

[jmoonusa 10]

I could not sleep in my bed for almost a week after surgery. I went from recliner to couch and back again several times a night. The first few nights back in bed I was up constantly walking to get the gas to settle and would end up in the recliner. It finally got better. I sleep in my bed and can turn from side to side and even sleep in my stomach. I am 3 weeks out. Good luck. Every day I have to keep telling myself to give it time!

[SleevedSmurf 18]

I bought One of those pregnancy pillows/pillows you see in sky mall. It is a giant U it's called the comfort U and it goes from your feet all the way around the head down to your feet again. it has been amazing. I actually have been using it upside down. I use a pillow under my head and put the U side under my feet and have the sides next to each side of me so I can move them around. It saved my sleep I can move it to between my legs, behind my back or under my stomach it is awesome. Highly recommend getting something like that

- Jen, Sleeved 8/29

[Apmcd 3]

Sleeved on 8/12/13. Including the pre op diet I lost 27# in August. When I added cottage cheese and cream soups' date=' I gained a couple pounds and have stayed at that weight for 2 weeks, but my clothes are getting baggy.[/quote']

I too was sleeved Aug 12 and including preop have lost 30lbs. Just wondering if you are really weak. Sometimes it's even difficult to hold a blow dryer!

[Mookster 7]

I too was sleeved Aug 12 and including preop have lost 30lbs. Just wondering if you are really weak. Sometimes it's even difficult to hold a blow dryer!

I was sleeved Aug 29 and yes, weakness is a big thing. But I figure my caloric intake is so drastically reduced my body is just trying to adjust. Good luck, and congratulations on your 30 pounds!

[Cheriedel 1]

I know I probably shouldn't have, but I got on the scale tonight. I was sleeved 8/28. As of 9/4 (the last time I got on the scale), I was down 16 pounds. Tonight it said I was up 1.5 pounds. This can't be right. I have barely eaten anything the last two days because everything keeps making me nauseous! Ugh! So frustrated!