August Sleevers Check In

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Today is Day Five post-op (was sleeved August 18).

I am doing GREAT! Did three loads of laundry this morning, folded, hung and put it all up.

Tummy is only mildly sore.

Am amazed at how well I'm drinking, sipping, slurping.

Am up to 49 grams of protein/day (yesterday). Going up every day. Not trying to be the World Champ during Week One -- just do a little better every day.

I lost THREE FREAKIN' POUNDS LAST NIGHT! That's a personal best, for sure! (And yes, I'm probably still shedding IV weight. But it's still 4 pounds less than just before surgery.)

In other words (knock on wood), I'm lovin' this.

[Bijoux 2]

I get mine Aug 29th

[Bijoux 2]

I'm glad 2 see u doing so well so quickly. ...gives me a bit of piece of mind

[ayscott74 99]

@@VSGAnn2014 Keep up the great work congrats on your progress

[i274700 2]

Congrats!! I am so happy for you

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Thanks, guy.

[motherof5 364]

Awesome! keep up the good work!

[Cowboy02 2]

Day two po and get to go home today. Gas pain was awful yesterday but pain is already way better. I can do this and so can eveydody. Looks forward to future me

[motherof5 364]

Sorry and how did u know after 3 days that u were full i can't tell. Don't want to over eat.

Karen. I always read from pre-op vets to measure and stick to that. In the beginning your tummy is still healing and you will not be able to tell if you are full. I believe it is 1/4 cup of food and stop if you feel uncomfortable. I know in my bariatric book, I am only allowed 1/4 cup in the beginning

I also read that vets had indicators like burping and discomfort when they are full.

[Sandi in FL 39]

@ sandi in fl

Do people then drive and fly all the way home ?

I don't think I could hang

Hey Chris.... Im going to TiJuana... So I fly into San Diego a day before my surgery - in my case its this Monday. Then a medical van is supposed to pick up my husband and I at the airport and take us across the border to the Marriott. We spend one night there - and then the medical van picks us up and takes us to Mi hospital for the surgery. My husband and I will be staying at the hospital for 2 nights - together. Then the medical van picks us up and takes us back to the Marriott for 2 more nights. Then on Saturday morning - they pick us up at the hotel and take us back across the border back to the airport and we fly home. My inlaws will pick us up at the Orlando airport and drive us home. So nope - no driving for me - Im escorted everywhere! LOL

[chris73 38]

@ sandi in fl

I thought you weren't suppose to fly do to risk of embolism

[i274700 2]

Cowboy

Thx do much for your post... My date is 8/28 and I

Am getting nervous so the encouragement means more than you know

[i274700 2]

I am flying into San Diego and the driver will pick me up from the airport then take us to Tijuana

[alyce 61]

I'm August 27th too!! Good luck to you. Are u doing preop liquid diet yet? I started it Wednesday and so far it's going surprisingly well!! We can do this

I am doing liquid shakes and a dinner... I know everything will go well... The waiting is the hardest...

[ade7870 16]

@alyce...Good luck to you as well!! I've been doing my liquid preop diet since 8/14...Protein shakes and Clear Liquids. It's not fun but I'm doing way better than I expected! And...I'm down 10 lbs just this past week

What time is your surgery Wednesday? ? Mine is at 10...gotta be there at 8. WE GOT THIS!!!!!