December 2013 Sleevers Come In!

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

Hello All. Today was a pretty good day thus far. I slept well last night:) my doc wants me to drink a liter and a half of liq, which he says includes at least 1 1/2 Protein Shakes and broth. I can tolerate all temps, I drink Atkins choc, which I better tolerate than the boost vanilla they tried givn me, vanilla really upset my stomach. I can do the hello very well too. I feel like I'm drinkn all the time but its out of the 1 oz med cups they gave me. He wants me to get in at least 4 oz an hr. It's doable and somtms I've done more. He gave me liq colace which literally burned the heck out of my throat, any1 else exp that? I will NOT take it again, that was my only issue today, still Buns a little:( I'll start m.o.m. instead. No incision pains at all and Praise God no spasms unless I swallow too much at once. Well I pray that u all are feeling a day closer to gr8 and I'll b checkn in on you. Njoy ur day, and chat soon:))))

Edited January 8, 2014 by DeezJeanz

[WombatVSG 56]

Wanted to say hi, all... Dec 30th sleeve. Am having trouble figuring out the best place to hang out here! Information overload.

[pinkblushes 7]

<p>Wanted to say hi, all... Dec 30th sleeve. Am having trouble figuring out the best place to hang out here! Information overload. </p>

I am a 30th sleever too! I know what you mean but I have found this thread to be the most helpful to me because these people are experiencing it at the same pace we are instead of remembering from years back... Good luck!

[teekay8887 116]

Wanted to say hi, all... Dec 30th sleeve. Am having trouble figuring out the best place to hang out here! Information overload.

Welcome. I was sleeved on the 18th and this thread has been full of information, support, and words of encouragement. All two hundred pages are worth the read.

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

Gm all. As I've journeyed along, Ive read how many of u are tired and I cudn wrap my head around it, I mean not to the extent that u may have meant it. But wow, I feel ur pain, I got up today w intentions of a good shower n walk, started out drinkn Protein from the get go. Then this rush of debilitating exhaustion came ovr me. Yuck! I mean, I was panting from being tired. My 9 yr old asked if I was ok bc she said I was breathing hard. Wow, tired is an understatement:( took my bp, was 130/80 hr 103, geez. Neways, guess I'll lay here n c what happens for a bit. Follow up is Monday, Shuda been two weeks but I was in for a week n a day, so he said to come c him to make sure I'm ok. Well I pray that this day is a gr8 one for you all. Take care n hope to chat ltr. )

Edited January 9, 2014 by DeezJeanz

[Carol Quabeck Boyer 67]

Gm all. As I've journeyed along, Ive read how many of u are tired and I cudn wrap my head around it, I mean not to the extent that u may have meant it. But wow, I feel ur pain, I got up today w intentions of a good shower n walk, started out drinkn Protein from the get go. Then this rush of debilitating exhaustion came ovr me. Yuck! I mean, I was panting from being tired. My 9 yr old asked if I was ok bc she said I was breathing hard. Wow, tired is an understatement:( took my bp, was 130/80 hr 103, geez. Neways, guess I'll lay here n c what happens for a bit. Follow up is Monday, Shuda been two weeks but I was in for a week n a day, so he said to come c him to make sure I'm ok. Well I pray that this day is a gr8 one for you all. Take care n hope to chat ltr. )

Please take care of yourself and don't push! Listen to your body!!!!!

[Texasmeg 568]

Gm all. As I've journeyed along, Ive read how many of u are tired and I cudn wrap my head around it, I mean not to the extent that u may have meant it. But wow, I feel ur pain, I got up today w intentions of a good shower n walk, started out drinkn Protein from the get go. Then this rush of debilitating exhaustion came ovr me. Yuck! I mean, I was panting from being tired. My 9 yr old asked if I was ok bc she said I was breathing hard. Wow, tired is an understatement:( took my bp, was 130/80 hr 103, geez. Neways, guess I'll lay here n c what happens for a bit. Follow up is Monday, Shuda been two weeks but I was in for a week n a day, so he said to come c him to make sure I'm ok. Well I pray that this day is a gr8 one for you all. Take care n hope to chat ltr. )

Don't push it! You had surgery and are still recovering.

[missmee 32]

Gm all. As I've journeyed along, Ive read how many of u are tired and I cudn wrap my head around it, I mean not to the extent that u may have meant it. But wow, I feel ur pain, I got up today w intentions of a good shower n walk, started out drinkn Protein from the get go. Then this rush of debilitating exhaustion came ovr me. Yuck! I mean, I was panting from being tired. My 9 yr old asked if I was ok bc she said I was breathing hard. Wow, tired is an understatement:( took my bp, was 130/80 hr 103, geez. Neways, guess I'll lay here n c what happens for a bit. Follow up is Monday, Shuda been two weeks but I was in for a week n a day, so he said to come c him to make sure I'm ok. Well I pray that this day is a gr8 one for you all. Take care n hope to chat ltr. )

Just be careful, you are at a higher risk for DVT and pulmonary embolisms due to your extended hospital stay. Shortness of breath and tachycardia are symptoms. I'm not trying to scare you, just want you to be mindful of that.

[sandisleeve 563]

Gm all. As I've journeyed along, Ive read how many of u are tired and I cudn wrap my head around it, I mean not to the extent that u may have meant it. But wow, I feel ur pain, I got up today w intentions of a good shower n walk, started out drinkn Protein from the get go. Then this rush of debilitating exhaustion came ovr me. Yuck! I mean, I was panting from being tired. My 9 yr old asked if I was ok bc she said I was breathing hard. Wow, tired is an understatement:( took my bp, was 130/80 hr 103, geez. Neways, guess I'll lay here n c what happens for a bit. Follow up is Monday, Shuda been two weeks but I was in for a week n a day, so he said to come c him to make sure I'm ok. Well I pray that this day is a gr8 one for you all. Take care n hope to chat ltr. )

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yes Deez, please be careful! Rest up and pray up!

Although I've struggled with extreme fatigue for the past 4 weeks and just now getting more energy I can't say I ever felt short of breath, not even once -- mostly lightheadedness, chills, and overall weakness/sleepiness

My blood pressure has stayed normal the entire time

I pray you gain strength soon

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

Tya, ur def right. I really need to pay special attn to my body, so glad I let u all know. As far as the dvts, again, a gr8 concern to keep in mind. Ive been walking around the house a lot but this morning was weird. So thx to u all, very good suggestions that I will adhere too. Again, you all are awesome n Ty:). I'm feeling better now. But will def slow down a bit.

[tisha_stanley 4]

Thanks for those that replayed on my post. I am feeling much better today. I haven't commented a lot in here. But here is my story.... At age of 34 I have had 2 heart attacks and I am diabetic. I have a little girl who is 4 and I decided that this surgery would help change my life. She is reason enough to take that step in the right direction. I was 274 pre op and I am now 243. I enjoy reading the post on here as it makes me feel not alone. I am doing ok on my Water amounts but struggling to get in my protien. I really need to find something that works for me. Thank you to everyone that post stuff on here. I am sure that I am not the only quite one out there that has felt much support from this group even without commenting.

[newu2014 15]

I was sleeved on dec 18th.....this is week 3 for me...What are we to eat Im hungry:(

[Brazilian in Florida 42]

Ok fellow dec sleevers ... Here are my updates:

Sleeved on 16th.

Starting weight: 277

Pre op diet weight/day of surgery: 264

Weight today: 241

I am 5'11 (female) and was told to eat 80 gs of Protein a day. I have struggled to even get 50 at times ...

Thanks to those that posted a reply to my question on some Protein alternatives. I stomach unjurys protein really well and this has helped me quite a bit.

Im crushing a bunch of nutrients/vitamins still and they taste so awful that I tend to want to throw them up ... Any suggestions??

Also, keep the faith! I have seen and feel a significant weight loss already and I know all of you can do it! We are in this and we are in it for the long haul. One day at a time. When the going gets tough I just remember the sacrifice that got me (us) here and do not want it to go in vain. Here is to better healthy lifestyle filled with adventures!

[sandisleeve 563]

Ok fellow dec sleevers ... Here are my updates:

Sleeved on 16th.

Starting weight: 277

Pre op diet weight/day of surgery: 264

Weight today: 241

I am 5'11 (female) and was told to eat 80 gs of Protein a day. I have struggled to even get 50 at times ...

Thanks to those that posted a reply to my question on some Protein alternatives. I stomach unjurys protein really well and this has helped me quite a bit.

Im crushing a bunch of nutrients/vitamins still and they taste so awful that I tend to want to throw them up ... Any suggestions??

Also, keep the faith! I have seen and feel a significant weight loss already and I know all of you can do it! We are in this and we are in it for the long haul. One day at a time. When the going gets tough I just remember the sacrifice that got me (us) here and do not want it to go in vain. Here is to better healthy lifestyle filled with adventures!

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Flintstones complete Vitamins taste pretty good to me it's really the only thing I look forward to-- lots of people say the Bariatrics Vitamins make them nauseous

I take 2 flintstone a day plus cherry B12 and 2 chocolate Calcium disks

Will start Biotin and Vitamin d3 soon

Wow @ 80 grams protein required

I'm 4 weeks out and just recently passed the 50g minimum per my nut -- most days I barely got 40 which is horrible and the reason for my extreme fatigue -- I'm 5'7"

Good luck

[tami j 277]

Deezjeanz i was two days behind, but so glad to hear your home! Your post really touched me, you are the rock of this group and really reigned in the caboose!

I feel the same way and love our group, and love you too! You are a true inspiration. I want to meet everyone too, one day it could happen!

Take care!