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

Had mine the 20 th no major complaints from the surgery part except for some gas .. Got home had a major gout attack in my left knee that was worser than surgery for a 6 days .. Sw 345 pre op appointment 318 :-)

Danielle

I hurt when I drink sometimes too. Also when I burp... Ouch! dde29

I'm 11 days out. I had the same pain, it started to feel better by my 9th day... I can actually sip without fear now.... Hang in there !!

Miika

Thank goodness you are okay and home.

I have to sleep half laying down half sitting with pillows under my legs and around my sides. Like a cocoon ?de0a

I brush my tongue with no burn listerine before bed. It helps.

Thanx I'll definitely try that.

We share same day. I still am really tired. I take anxiety meds so none of those feelings ' date=' but I don't feel like doing any thing.[/quote']

Seems like a lot of people are having anxiety after surgery, I don't get why??? Did urs started after surgery also? Or since before?? I have problems just with taking my multi Vitamin, don't think I could take meds...

You're not alone. I've been really wiped out since surgery on the 28th. Came home Friday night and really have been just alternating between asleep and barley awake. I am only barely getting enough liquids in thanks to crystal light, diluted apple juice and Popsicles. I consider it a good day if I can get one protein full protein shake in. Tried some broth last night with unflavored protein and spent the entire night uncomfortable. Then the panic attacks set in. What if my discomfort is because of infection? Or a blood clot? What if I'm not trying hard enough to move and causing my own issues? I ended up waking in place for 45 min's while watching a show at 1045pm last night just to ease some of my worries. Today I still feel really sore but pushed myself to get out of the house and walk around some shops with my kids for an hour. I'm about 40 oz into my water and dreading 'dinner.'

Feeling really grateful that I am not in any pain just adjustment phase. Trying to stay positive and grateful and not let my anxieties get to me.

My surgery was August 22. And I never thought that I would actually not feel hungry. But so far so good. I'm on yogurt and cream soups. Farina. Plus the clear liquids. The protein shakes are very hard for me to get down so I went to GNC and bought Isopure. It's like a Gatorade. But no sugar. And the 20 oz bottle has 40 grams of protein. That's the easiest way to get your protein. Your protein is very important. Keep ur head up and you will get thru this challenge. Much luck.

Seems like a lot of people are having anxiety after surgery' date=' I don't get why??? Did urs started after surgery also? Or since before?? I have problems just with taking my multi Vitamin, don't think I could take meds...[/quote']

I had anxiety prior to surgery but I get it more after I try to get Protein drink down. Could be the stress.

My surgery was August 22. And I never thought that I would actually not feel hungry. But so far so good. I'm on yogurt and cream soups. Farina. Plus the clear liquids. The Protein shakes are very hard for me to get down so I went to GNC and bought Isopure. It's like a Gatorade. But no sugar. And the 20 oz bottle has 40 grams of protein. That's the easiest way to get your protein. Your protein is very important. Keep ur head up and you will get thru this challenge. Much luck.

I loved those before surgery now its two sweet so I force down a protein shake down over two hours. Ugggh

Sometimes. I feel depressed that i can't eat what my family is eating for dinner. Not I remove myself from the table. It's not fair to my kids to complain so I just say I'm not feeling well and go in my room till they are done eating. I'm blessed that I have a husband who will cook and feed them. No questions asked if I can't stay at the table.

Sometimes. I feel depressed that i can't eat what my family is eating for dinner. Not I remove myself from the table. It's not fair to my kids to complain so I just say I'm not feeling well and go in my room till they are done eating. I'm blessed that I have a husband who will cook and feed them. No questions asked if I can't stay at the table.

I just had to try and eat Soup while all my family ate on hamburgers and hot dogs and Pasta.......then I could only eat 1/4 th of it. It will get better.

I was sleeved on the 26th and have been doing great. Drinking water is fine and taking protein shakes just fine. My 2 major incisions still sore but tolerable. I did have an emotional breakdown yesterday probably because family got together and made a smorgasbord of food and I couldn't have anything. Just craving a taste I real food. Tired of broth, jello, and popsicles. Anyhow I know it's all part of the process. It will all be worth it. To all of us on our way to healthier beings , keep hour heads up and be strong! We can do this!

Sleeved on 8/21. Spent 4 days in the ICU. Had 4 blood transfusions due to some bleeding out during surgery. Had to go the ER on the 30th due to chest pains and shortness of breath. Now I'm home and having trouble getting into a comfortable position to sleep and still trying to get hydrated. Any suggestions/advice?.....on sleeping and drinking bcuz Water is becoming so boring. And does anyone know how to keep the taste of dehydration out of your mouth whilst sleeping.

I sleep at an incline, I have about 4 pillows that prop me up so that it's not too painful laying down or getting up. I'm now 5 days post op and find it much easier getting in and out of bed. Also have you tried drinking Powerade zero, I drink 16oz plain water and 16oz powerade. Hope that helps!

I was sleeved on the 27th.. Came home on Thursday.. Been showering and pottering around the house since then. My incisions have caused me some pain..I think that's just because I am over doing it. I try hard to get all my liquids in.. But don't always do it.. I fail miserably at getting my protein in.. I can get about 3/4 of a shake in for breakfast and the same for dinner. I cheated a little today at a family cookout and had a couple of noodles from the macaroni salad and the tip of a spoonful of cheesecake. I am suppose to start puréed food on Wednesday anyway.. The crazy thing is.. I felt soo much better after those few noodles than I do after my protein shakes. I think I'm ready to move on to the next step.. And I think my body is too.. I hope all my other sleevers are doing good too.. Lets rock these sleeves!

I was sleeved on the 27th.. Came home on Thursday.. Been showering and pottering around the house since then. My incisions have caused me some pain..I think that's just because I am over doing it. I try hard to get all my liquids in.. But don't always do it.. I fail miserably at getting my protein in.. I can get about 3/4 of a shake in for breakfast and the same for dinner. I cheated a little today at a family cookout and had a couple of noodles from the macaroni salad and the tip of a spoonful of cheesecake. I am suppose to start puréed food on Wednesday anyway.. The crazy thing is.. I felt soo much better after those few noodles than I do after my protein shakes. I think I'm ready to move on to the next step.. And I think my body is too.. I hope all my other sleevers are doing good too.. Lets rock these sleeves!

Don't feel bad we all have tested the waters before it was time. I had a chip because I was craving salt.

I was sleeved on 8/15 I was 365 when I start my pre op diet on 8/1. I lost 20lbs and have lost another 27 since the surgery. Its been a great start to my weight loss. Im at 318 now. Cant wait to see how September goes.