May 2014 Sleevers

[getnhealthyintx 281]

My surgery is May 7, and I did not have to do a diet, just high protein...so I clean out my system for 2 days! I had a lot of farewells to my favorite foods today! May 7th is the day..

My day 7th also. This is getting real. I have had 2 weeks preop and have lost 10 lbs.

[Ashl3yOh 10]

Hi im a May 1st sleever. 1st day home. No probs w fluids-nausua-gas. But got on scale and up 9 pds. Laying in bed right now thinking I feel 100% normal. Drank 20 oz Protein and 20+water! What's wrong? Did they not take it out?

Search "Hospital Weight Gain" a few people have posted about it in the PCOS forum and seem to have gained 7-10 lbs of Water from IV fluids etc in the hospital. I'm sure it will come off quick. Good luck!

[skellertx 14]

Well today is my first day home from the hospital. As expected I am in a lot of pain and still have a lot of gas that I am unable to get out. I am having a hard time with the fluids but I am doing my best so I don't end up back in the hospital dehydrated. I feel hungry but I am pretty sure it's all in my head. How are all of the other May 1st sleevers doing? Oh and I started at 260and I am down to 246 after a week.

I got home from the hospital yesterday, and I'm feeling very leery of taking in anything other than Water at this point. I haven't had any CO2 gas issues, but boy, the gas-in-the-tummy sure can be uncomfortable. Lots of walking when I'm not sleeping, lots of ice chips.

I tried some broth earlier today, and didn't get excited. Last night was really difficult, and I spiked a fever for a couple of hours there. But I think it's just the gas and acid settling down, and getting off the morphine and onto the codeine.

I feel like just taking it slow and easy, and listening to my body before I push anything. I haven't had any incision pain, although I do feel sore from the deeper incision. Having the drain removed yesterday before I left the hospital was . . . interesting.

My main goal is just to heal and get as much water as possible. The rest will come, I'm sure.

[lena8910 8]

I got home from the hospital last night. Been doing good. Drinking almond milk for Protein and sips of Water and also been walking around the house. I had a couple sharp passing pains in my side but could just be gas or I drank too fast

[Maltese gal 63]

Hi im a May 1st sleever. 1st day home. No probs w fluids-nausua-gas. But got on scale and up 9 pds. Laying in bed right now thinking I feel 100% normal. Drank 20 oz Protein and 20+water! What's wrong? Did they not take it out?

That's amazing! I'm sure you know your only up 9lbs because of the surgery yes? Wow I'm so happy to hear of another "no problem" feeling normal recovery! All the best and keep us posted

[Amy373 56]

Amy373 you're up 9 lbs? From what?

I'm assuming up 9 from all the fluids they pump in u so u don't get dehydrated. I shouldn't have even stepped on scale cause my feet n hands are so swollen. But hoping to keep myself off the scale for a few days! N than bam results!

[lena8910 8]

I was up 8 pounds the first night from retaining Water. So don't worry you're not alone lol

[charliecharms 2]

Amy373 you're up 9 lbs? From what?

I don't know about Amy, but I had bowl surgery last year, when I came home from the hospital i was 14lbs up!! It was all the fluids they were pushing. It came of after a couple days. Freaked me out at first tho.

[csw8578 8]

Arrived in Eagle Pass TX. Surgery tomorrow. I am so ready!!!!!

[Slimk 23]

Arrived in Eagle Pass TX. Surgery tomorrow. I am so ready!!!!!

How exciting! Good luck! I am on day 3 post op and am feeling really good.

[ssimmons1124 12]

Mu surgery is wednesday the 7th and i am on day 5 of the pre op diet..so far so good, just anxiously waiting.

[lena8910 8]

I drank some broth tonight and omg it tasted like the best ever. Haha. I've been drinking soy milk and drinking Water. Not feeling hungry just head hungry really. But I am down 9 pounds since my surgery weight. I had surgery on Thursday the 1st.

[bosslady99751 19]

I'm hungry broth should help me feel better.

[bosslady46 51]

broth has definitely helped. Had my surgery May 1st. Still a little sore but no hunger. Feeling like this was the best gift I could ever give myself.

[bosslady99751 19]

Congrats! Has mine the same day having regrets this gas is wicked stuck in my chest.