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Where's the April sleevers....

H.K

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H.K    18

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How did it go H.K. I was sleeved on the first of April also. I feel good now but had a rough time in the hospital.

Thanks for asking... I had my surgery on the 1st at Kaiser. The first couple of days I had to sleep on the couch, nearly sitting straight up! My bed is pretty high and I wasnt able to do the normal jump..lol. It does get better everyday however. Im currently on stage 2, full liquids. Isopure and Water are my challenges, whereas mint tea and greek yogurt are easily tolerated. The incisions are healing nicely, except the largest one ( they remove the stomach through there) its very sore and kind of has a pulling feeling if you do too much of anything. Vitamins and prilosec are done daily. I see the surgeon tomorrow for my post op appt. I continue to walk and be as active ( walking) as I can until I get cleared for full exercise...my current stats are:

6 days out of surgery

First day home from hospital.. 234 lbs

Today...222 lbs

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Sboulie    90

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Hello. I am a 46 yeah old man. My surgery is April 28. Starting pre-surg diet 4/13. 250 been gaining every since I first made up mind to do surgery. I was down to 218 in June and been having trouble due to some personal issues hoping that I will be able to get pass my creating issues with the help of therapy and may even have to go to counseling.

Good for you to acknowledging your issues and knowing you're going to work on them. That in itself is huge.

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darneka1    20

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Here! My date is 4/24

It's so weird seeing a lot of people having 2 week liquid diets and mine is only 5 days?

My surgery is scheduled the same day as yours....I start my liquid diet on thurs....I tried a day of all liquids....I definitely was crabby when it got to the evening....every doctor gives different recommendations....good luck BMW1092

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Bigtosmaller - I'm picking up a few pounds myself. Been visiting my favorite restaurants saying goodbye to meals I enjoyed over the years. Also funny how family and friends want to eat meals with me before the operation. I think they are also mourning our restaurant jaunts. One more week left before I start the pre-op diet. I think I'll be alright, as I told my NUT, "if you write it down for me I will follow the directions to a tee". I guess I learned that from all the shopping lists my mom used to give me. .....:-)

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SparkleCat    521

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Here! dde4b My date is 4/24 It's so weird seeing a lot of people having 2 week liquid diets and mine is only 5 days?

Mine is 3! It is weird!

Start wt: 231

5'5"

44 yrs

Surgery date: 4/22!

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Sunnybaby    95

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I just received my surgery date! The big day is 4/30!

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Sleeved on 4/1.....feeling great and 1st post op visit tommorrow so ready for staples to be history lol. Congratulations to all and Good Luck We all can so do this!!!!!!!! :)

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Hi All. I was sleeved on 4/3 so i am 5 days post op and already down 15 pounds. Insane! I know if wont keep going this fast and furious, but its a nice way to start out. I have to tell you - they used some kind of numbing agent on my during the operation and i have not had to take a single pain pill. Yes, the incisions are tender (expecially if I cough), but not so much that i have needed to take anything. I am amazed by that. I am now just struggling with wanting to eat something. My MD said its best to do 2 weeks of Protein shakes post op. I have to admit that today i licked a few spoons of greek yogurt and I also tried hummus. Both went down easy and stayed down but i am going very slowly.... very slowly... sticking mostly to the Protein shakes. I am excited to embark on this journey! and I am excited for all the other April sleevers. :)

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darneka1    20

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Pbucks, I know what you mean .....I definitely put on some weight as well by saying goodbye to foods. Its hard but when one is determined they can do anything. Dont feel too bad....I am sure your will be successful with this lifestyle change.

Bigtosmaller - I'm picking up a few pounds myself. Been visiting my favorite restaurants saying goodbye to meals I enjoyed over the years. Also funny how family and friends want to eat meals with me before the operation. I think they are also mourning our restaurant jaunts. One more week left before I start the pre-op diet. I think I'll be alright, as I told my NUT, "if you write it down for me I will follow the directions to a tee". I guess I learned that from all the shopping lists my mom used to give me. .....:-)

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Memegirl, congrats on your recent surgery. Do yiu feel hunger pains or just head hunger?? Do you experience much nausea??

Hi All. I was sleeved on 4/3 so i am 5 days post op and already down 15 pounds. Insane! I know if wont keep going this fast and furious, but its a nice way to start out. I have to tell you - they used some kind of numbing agent on my during the operation and i have not had to take a single pain pill. Yes, the incisions are tender (expecially if I cough), but not so much that i have needed to take anything. I am amazed by that. I am now just struggling with wanting to eat something. My MD said its best to do 2 weeks of Protein shakes post op. I have to admit that today i licked a few spoons of greek yogurt and I also tried hummus. Both went down easy and stayed down but i am going very slowly.... very slowly... sticking mostly to the Protein Shakes. I am excited to embark on this journey! and I am excited for all the other April sleevers. :)

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That's awesome memegirl.. I too was 4/3. But I had a helluva time when I got home the day after.. I was so sick until Sunday I couldn't keep anything down.. But much better now. I haven't needed pain pills either due to them numbing me also. I just started the Protein yesterday and I'm down 6 lbs. but am happy now !!! Not fri and sat. I just keep walking around taking it slow to let my insides heal.. I'm afraid I'll over due it !!

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darneka1    20

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Wow!! That is similar to what my husband had to do when he had the gastric bypass. He did 4 weeks. I give mad props to you SparkleCat.

Here! dde4b My date is 4/24 It's so weird seeing a lot of people having 2 week liquid diets and mine is only 5 days?

Mine is 3! It is weird!

Start wt: 231

5'5"

44 yrs

Surgery date: 4/22!

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webhopper    57

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I am scheduled for 4/21 :) !!!

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webhopper    57

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Starting weight 260

Current weight 237

I am 5'6''

I'm currently on full liquids diet

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