So I just had surgery to remove my ten yr old broken lap band and do a revision to a sleeve. Had my surgery at Laredo medical center with Dr Michael Morris. Love him!!! Hated the hospital. Had a hernia fixed and gallbladder removed at the same time. Doc said surgery lasted three hours because I had a ton of scar tissue he had to dig out I can sure feel it too. My weight just before surgery was 222 lbs and I'm 5'1" I had BCBS of Tennessee and they required I lose ten percent which I did but it took nine months to do so.

So day one Dec 31st. It's 24 hours past my surgery. They took me down to check for a leak this morning. All clear! They told me I can start on Clear liquids for today and tomorrow and maybe a Protein shake. Sooo here I sit staring at my broth and Jello.... I've been taking the tiniest of bites but it kinda gurgles going down and I can tell I don't want another bite. How am I supposed to get anything in? I think I've had an oz maybe over the last couple of hours. Is this normal?

I'm not in absolute horrible pain now although I did have it rough yesterday. I'm not nauseated anymore but my abdomen is sooooo tight and filled with air. They say to keep walking and it'll go away, I sure hope they are right. My shoulder hurts too. Kinda weird. Ok so off to walk a bit and see if I feel a little better.

I have enjoyed reading your Journal. Congratulations! You remind me of the basics. Thanks

thank u, I've enjoyed reading your posts too!

Day 5- 215.4 6.6 lbs lost since surgery!

So that brings my total loss to 33.6 lbs. I had lost 27lbs pre-op. It took me nine months to get that off but it's the most I was ever able to lose "on my own".

Noticed I got a lil hungry today but I hadn't eaten since this morning so I'm guessing that's to be expected. It wasn't the kind of hunger I normally would have either. U know the bugs bunny in the desert kind where everyone looks like a scrumptious roast beef! Hahaha just a little hunger signal. Easy to deal with. I wonder though if it's acid? I've read on here how acid mimics hunger so maybe I should try taking my Pepcid impersonator tomorrow and see if that happens again....

Still eating full liquids so I've got some bear creek Soup cooking. That's a dry soup in a bag that's dehydrated. Very very good stuff. Cheddar potato and broccoli and cheese are the best!! I'll just put it through the strainer so no lumps. Till tomorrow....

Ate about 2/3rds cup and got a weird pressure in my chest. Am I full??

Amanda, my husband is a 35-year diabetic and was sleeved 12/2. Doctor gave him permission to have his fruit at bedtime until surgery to keep his blood sugar from dropping to 40 during the night. He has had NO fruit since surgery, no carbs, and his blood sugar is about 110 every day, and not 40 or 400. Thank you Lord. This is the best thing ever. His blood pressure is finally stable also, so my life gets better and better.

I was put on Metformin about 4 months prior to sleeving, and came off Metformin 11/1 when I was sleeved. No more for me!

Scary vut it all worked out perfectly. Best of luck!

Day 6- 215

Today was pretty difficult getting my fluid and protein in. Only got about 350 calories in too. I ran around most of the day and did the grocery shopping by myself. Wore myself completely out and was in bed by six and slept all night! Yeesh guess I over did it. So I'm gonna really try to get what I need today with my protein and water.

Hi There please keep me updated I have surgery on 1/14 and am freaking out I also am doing the sleeve! I have no idea how to take care of myself after the surgery as far as food goes so I'm keeping this for encouragement please post and I hope all goes well for you!

HI there! I also have surgery on 1/14. A bit more nervous after reading some blogs...maybe I should stop for a while. :-) Good luck!

Hi Shel, I'm so glad I found your journal! I had the lapband in Jan 2008 and did great for the first 3 months and then blew it after I moved. Once I discovered I could eat and drink anything (including beer) it was all over. I get my revision from band to sleeve in 2 days. Just started my clear liquid preop diet this morning. I too, love the unjury powder. Used that alot with the lapband surgery and am using it again. It's been so great following your daily journal pre and post op. I'm scared but ready. You are truly an inspiration.

Cheers!

Deb

Hi Shel, I'm so glad I found your journal! I had the lapband in Jan 2008 and did great for the first 3 months and then blew it after I moved. Once I discovered I could eat and drink anything (including beer) it was all over. I get my revision from band to sleeve in 2 days. Just started my clear liquid preop diet this morning. I too, love the Unjury powder. Used that alot with the lapband surgery and am using it again. It's been so great following your daily journal pre and post op. I'm scared but ready. You are truly an inspiration. Cheers! Deb

aww you are sweet! These two days will fly by!! Just try to stay busy. Get your bag all packed and ready to go. I took house shoes for walking the halls afterwards. Your own night gown or comfy close so your butt isn't hanging out whilst walking. Hair brush, tooth brush, wash cloth in case u need to wash your face and the nurse isn't around much, Chapstick, a tummy pillow that u can hold against u when u cough cause it realllllly helps! Keep positive thoughts only! Don't let any negative thoughts in, the do no good. Take care and let us know when u are back!

Day 7 (one week post op!!) 214lbs I've lost 8 lbs!!!! Today makes one solid week down! So happy! Pain is all gone. Food or rather all the liquids are going right through me. A lot. I hear others say they are having the opposite thing happen though. I was able to start eating food that has a thicker consistency today so that was awesome. This morning I had a protein shake using Unjury chocolate splendor, 2 tbs of peanut butter powder for extra protein and milk. Used two percent but I will switch to skim soon as I run out. Great shake loved it and I used two scoops of protein powder so I could get this darn protein in. Soooo what did I choose for my first mini meal. Refried beans! Been reading about em all week and I wanted some soo bad. So I had half a cup mixed 1/4 c Red enchilada sauce and 2 tbs shredded cheese. Basically I had a pintos and cheese from Taco Bell lol or at least it tasted exactly the same and it was pure heaven. Only 160 calories and 8 g of protein. So I think I will be having this often. This is also the first day that I've been able to take a regular drink of my power aid zero and not a tiny tiny sip. It went down easily so that's how I knew it would be ok it move on to the refried beans without difficulty. My paper work said I could on day 7 but if I was still having trouble with water I would not have tried it yet. Today has been a great day. Ive lost 8 pounds my first week. I am now 214 lbs which is a number I haven't seen in years. I'm full on 1/2 c. I'm able to drink easily so I won't get dehydrated. And best of all I was able to get 72 g of protein in and still stayed under 800 calories. Yeah!!!!!

Edited January 7, 201412 yr by XXShelXX

Tomorrow is the big day!!

I get sleeved at 4pm.... Drastic changes to lifestyle and eating habits is the biggest fear...

Let's do this....I start school on the 13th and in my last semester to get engineering degree.....I hope all goes well and I don't encounter any problems !!!

Tomorrow is the big day!! I get sleeved at 4pm.... Drastic changes to lifestyle and eating habits is the biggest fear... Let's do this....I start school on the 13th and in my last semester to get engineering degree.....I hope all goes well and I don't encounter any problems !!!

it's definitely a big step but think of the new world u will be living in once u have a great career and your health. Way to start off 2014 right, huh. I'll be sending good thoughts your way tomorrow at 4pm

Thank you very much. Greatly appreciated!!!!

I cannot agree more, but it's a magnificent way to start 2014!!!!

I can't wait to start seeing the BIG changes and healthier lifestyle!!!!

Congrats xxShelxx your a great inspiration keep the info coming I'm I week to surgery!

Thank you very much. Greatly appreciated!!!! I cannot agree more, but it's a magnificent way to start 2014!!!! I can't wait to start seeing the BIG changes and healthier lifestyle!!!!

it's 3:58 here in Texas just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and wishing you the best and a speedy recovery.

Congrats xxShelxx your a great inspiration keep the info coming I'm I week to surgery!

you must be so excited and a bundle if nerves. I don't really know what I'm doing yet but I'm learning