Alright December Sleevers, I'm hoping that this title brings more people in so we can follow and encourage each other through our journeys.

I am 40. I'm 5'4" and about 308 right now. I'd like to get to a healthy BMI which would be around 145. I'm hoping for a December 4th or 5th date with Dr. William Johnson.

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Does anyone have to have lovenox injections after surgery?

My surgeon required one before surgery, and one the day after then I didn't have to do anymore!

Does anyone have to have lovenox injections after surgery?

My surgery was 12/3, and I'm taking the Lovenox injections. The nurse gave me an injection before surgery, and I've administered them since and will until 10 days post-op.

I'm having no trouble getting liquids in, and I just started protein today. It, too, is going down just fine.

Edited December 5, 201312 yr by VSG AJH

Does anyone have to have lovenox injections after surgery?

Yes I will have to have lovenox injections after surgery.

I was given heparin shot every eight hours. My thighs look like someone took me outside with a baseball bat. I was released today, but can't seem to keep anything down. I have thrown up twice today and I am fighting a wicked case of nausea with deep breathing techniques I have learn doing yoga over the years. So instead, I am working on getting my water in so I don't dehydrate and forgetting about the shakes until I am able to get my prescriptions filled. I hope it's gets better from here, because not to be a downer of a deterrent from getting the surgery. I am regretting it like crazy today. Wish me luck I am heading home it's a 4 hour drive and we got word our area has just got a bunch of snow ---yuck---

Edited December 5, 201312 yr by and then...

What a day!!!

Looks like my original surg date of dec 10 will be delayed unfortunately -- during my clearance appointment today my primary informed me to have a sleep study done... Uuhhhh I was so banking on dec 10 now I have no clue. I'm still keeping my hopes high that all this is taken care Of quickly with pulmonary specialist, my primary and my surgeon's office. Wish I would have known earlier tho. I work at a university so a December disability is ideal due to the winter break. All my other tests are perfectly OK but my primary has seen some unfortunate ICU cases in the past which prompts her to make me do the study. I guess i would rather be safe than sorry.

I'm sorry that your not able to keep anything down Hopefully it will soon get better for you. I'm praying that as time goes on you will feel better and not have those thoughts about regretting it! Keeping you in my prayers!

I was given heparin shot every eight hours. My thighs look like someone took me outside with a baseball bat. I was released today, but can't seem to keep anything down. I have thrown up twice today and I am fighting a wicked case of nausea with deep breathing techniques I have learn doing yoga over the years. So instead, I am working on getting my water in so I don't dehydrate and forgetting about the shakes until I am able to get my prescriptions filled. I hope it's gets better from here, because not to be a downer of a deterrent from getting the surgery. I am regretting it like crazy today. Wish me luck I am heading home it's a 4 hour drive and we got word our area has just got a bunch of snow ---yuck---

I'm sorry that your not able to keep anything down Hopefully it will soon get better for you. I'm praying that as time goes on you will feel better and not have those thoughts about regretting it! Keeping you in my prayers!

Thank you! I hope I can get over those thoughts also. I am sure in 6months I will think back and say my goodness you were such a baby! Lol I really appreciate the prayers

I have had every intention of doing plastic surgery to get all of my loose skin and right now the thought of going through another round of surgery and or more makes me want to cry! I am going to slather my body in every Lotion and potion known to man to firm up my skin!

Thank you! I hope I can get over those thoughts also. I am sure in 6months I will think back and say my goodness you were such a baby! Lol I really appreciate the prayers I have had every intention of doing plastic surgery to get all of my loose skin and right now the thought of going through another round of surgery and or more makes me want to cry! I am going to slather my body in every Lotion and potion known to man to firm up my skin!

I'm sure in due time as things get better you will get over those feelings! You'll look back and laugh like "OMG!!! Are you serious??" Don't push your intentions to the side for Plastic surgery, just think how much cuter you'll be when they remove the excess skin! Ooowwww, LOL!

I was given heparin shot every eight hours. My thighs look like someone took me outside with a baseball bat. I was released today, but can't seem to keep anything down. I have thrown up twice today and I am fighting a wicked case of nausea with deep breathing techniques I have learn doing yoga over the years. So instead, I am working on getting my water in so I don't dehydrate and forgetting about the shakes until I am able to get my prescriptions filled. I hope it's gets better from here, because not to be a downer of a deterrent from getting the surgery. I am regretting it like crazy today. Wish me luck I am heading home it's a 4 hour drive and we got word our area has just got a bunch of snow ---yuck---

Have you tried Gatorade at all? Or maybe splash your water with some Gatorade just to help with your electrolytes until you can take in more? I wouldn't even (personally) worry about getting the G2 Gatorade. I would get the regular.

Sorry you are so nauseated. That is the worst feeling. I hope your meds come soon! Did you get any Isopure clear drinks? Maybe those would go down easier than the shakes?

I have no clue, just don't want you to get dehydrated!

Getting in the protein/fluids post-op is tricky for sure...just finished a SF Popsicle, tomorrow some instant oatmeal and perhaps cream of chicken soup...yummy! Congrats to those of us who we're sleeved & best wishes to the upcoming sleeves!

Wow I guess I am lucky! Insurance paid for most of my prescriptions. A week of Levonox was only $24

I have to take it for two weeks twice a day. My belly is going to be so bruised.

A big congrats n prayers of a healthy recovery for all of u who has already made the jump to the losers bench!!! And to those having a more difficult time, I'm sry, but ull b fine bc u all have so many prayers going up for u, stay strong and listen to ur body.

To our Dec 6 crew, congrats, u made it:). Many prayers as well for you tomorrow and ur surgical teams and for the friends n families. Let us know how you are whenever u can and know that we are here for u all, praying for a gr8 recovery. Sleep tight if u can, n c u on the losers bench! Dee Dee:)

Hi All:

I just joined tonight. My surgery is December 16th. I am 57, 5' 8.5" - down to 222 lbs from 230. I have been heavy for almost 20 years and wanted to make sure that I did not continue down the path I had been going. You know, high blood pressure, cholesterol and started to worry that diabetes would be next.

I am within two weeks of surgery and it is just starting to hit me! I am drinking the shakes now. Did anyone develop headaches the first week of prep? I don't drink caffeine on a regular basis, so I don't think it is that. The nutritionist at my doctor's office said I might be allergic to whey.

Just wonder what anyone experienced at this point? Looking at your list of surgery dates on page 101 - it looks like there are a lot of people having surgery on the same day as me. Is anyone else as nervous as I am right now?

Edited December 6, 201312 yr by cabstewart

I'm 2 days post op (surgery on Tuesday at lunchtime), and I've had no problems getting in Fluid and Protein so far. I've had 85g protein today, along with Water, broth, and a little bi of diet juice.