Hey folks. I was looking to set up a thread for July 2014 sleevers. I believe the other threads were originally back in 2013.

I just had my surgery on July 2. I'm SO glad I did this. My breaking point was being diagnosed with high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and a host of other problems. I put on another 30 pounds from October to February of this year. I was a good 185 and quit smoking. I ballooned up to 305. I'm self pay and I got to 278 during my pre-surgery.

Since the surgery, I don't think I've been hungry, but I'm still dealing with the healing process. My first postop is Thursday. My only complaint is the low energy level. I knew it was coming, but wow.

I'd like to hear from those who started their life change this month. I am also hoping this can be a thread we can keep tabs on each other, as well as provide motivation when we need it

I was sleeved on 7/14 . I'm really tired of my liquid diet choices and I'm having difficulty reading my new tiny tummy's signals about when its empty, full, etc. I was craving just a heavily squished piece of chicken and broccoli (the chicken part) today but settled for some egg drop soup. Which was delicious and I stopped after about 4 oz certain that I must be full but not feeling full. which is the hardest thing to do when something yummy is in front of you. But that was about 4 hours ago and I can't get even a sip of water down without feeling pressure all through my chest so I guess stopping the soup where I did was the right idea.

What signals do you all get when you "feel" full or "feel" hungry? For me it seems like real hunger = true emptiness is actual stomach gurgling with physical churning and audible gurgling going on. at which point one would think I'd have to be dehydrated for all that goings on. real fullness seems to be "oops too late only esophagus area left free" which is a lot of pressure but no pain thankfully as they removed my hiatal hernia at surgery or else I think this would be agonizing. I'm just having difficulty discerning when non-emergency hunger is and when are the last few bites the actually best last few since there are so few altogether in the first place. Anyone else having this problem?

seeminglingly totally unrelated but probably not... i'm feeling sort of tired and weak for the second day in a row and don't want to be worried. is this normal? saving the conversation with a doc about it for my already scheduled post-op on tuesday.

Lynm I just wanted to touch base because I think the no bowel movement thing goes hand in hand with the swollen thing. I think once that sucker moves you will be dropping weight and feeling better. I dont have a good scale at home (yet - it comes on tuesday) so I can't tell you about my weight loss just yet, but without getting gross, #2 finally came the day before yesterday and I'm certain that's where all the swelling goes.

I'm having same issue about when the full mark is. By the time it hits its to late an I end up with chest pressure a bit an hiccups..still learning here to! Still swelled here also. I'm 2 wks out..I've been 2 Dr postop visits doing good..he says it gets better every passing day.

Hi. Had my procedure on Thursday, ?July 17th. I've been in and out of consciousness. I've been pretty unsuccessful getting in 48 oz. per day. Mostly bc I'm sleeping so much and trying to avoid the pain that comes after swallowing. I get up and walk around. I've showered. I do have slight cravings but it's usually when I realize I am in fact hungry then I get something in as soon as possible. Any suggestions?

Hi. Had my procedure on Thursday, ?July 17th. I've been in and out of consciousness. I've been pretty unsuccessful getting in 48 oz. per day. Mostly bc I'm sleeping so much and trying to avoid the pain that comes after swallowing. I get up and walk around. I've showered. I do have slight cravings but it's usually when I realize I am in fact hungry then I get something in as soon as possible. Any suggestions?

U must have had hernia repair? ? I had the really bad Esophageal spasms also...thought I was dying. They lasted a wk for me...they do calm down. I seen my internists an surgeon last wk...my internists said all nerve endings have been cut Theyr going to spasms. ..hang in there it kept me from wanting to swallow also..I stayed 2 days in hospital to stay on iv fluids bc of spasms...I new if I left I'd end up right back in ER with dehydration. But I was ready to go home by end of day 2 an went home that night. My internists called me in some lidocaine spray to spray way way back in me throat to swallow to numb the esophagus call an ask ur surgeon or internist if u have one to call u one in..don't spray in front of mouth then ull feel like u do at dentist lol...just way back in throat...it does get better if u don't get the spray...I grabbed my chest with every dang swallow I no how an wat ur goin thru..it's normal. ..I'm 2 wks out an def stand by my decision. ..hang in there!!

My surgery was July 15. Nausea kept me at hospital 2 nights because I couldn't drink anything. However, pain was minimal which was surprising! Stopped pain meds after first day. Starting phase 2. Adding cream soups. Does anyone know why we have to strain the soup which is very hard to do, instead of using blender?

Starting weight 260

Today 244.4

Only lost 7 lbs pre-surgery and didn't cheat at all.

To prevent blockage...or seepage. ..it's a pain I no...but they no wats best...hang in there..

Hi. Had my procedure on Thursday, ?July 17th. I've been in and out of consciousness. I've been pretty unsuccessful getting in 48 oz. per day. Mostly bc I'm sleeping so much and trying to avoid the pain that comes after swallowing. I get up and walk around. I've showered. I do have slight cravings but it's usually when I realize I am in fact hungry then I get something in as soon as possible. Any suggestions?

U must have had hernia repair? ? I had the really bad Esophageal spasms also...thought I was dying. They lasted a wk for me...they do calm down. I seen my internists an surgeon last wk...my internists said all nerve endings have been cut Theyr going to spasms. ..hang in there it kept me from wanting to swallow also..I stayed 2 days in hospital to stay on iv fluids bc of spasms...I new if I left I'd end up right back in ER with dehydration. But I was ready to go home by end of day 2 an went home that night. My internists called me in some lidocaine spray to spray way way back in me throat to swallow to numb the esophagus call an ask ur surgeon or internist if u have one to call u one in..don't spray in front of mouth then ull feel like u do at dentist lol...just way back in throat...it does get better if u don't get the spray...I grabbed my chest with every dang swallow I no how an wat ur goin thru..it's normal. ..I'm 2 wks out an def stand by my decision. ..hang in there!!

No esophageal repair. Some things go down easier than others. I experience the pain when whatever I've consumed actually hits my stomach. Water sucks. Shakes are ok. Jello is especially bad. Broth is also a little iffy. Taking the percocets are no fun at all. But they help make things easier. I've been to the potty several times today and when I have to go it really hurts. My sister brought me muscle milk. Seems to be going down alright. I was drinking brown rice protein mixed with Apple juice before and that was alright too. Doc suggested waiting until our first visit to start the supplements.

My surgery was July 15. Nausea kept me at hospital 2 nights because I couldn't drink anything. However, pain was minimal which was surprising! Stopped pain meds after first day. Starting phase 2. Adding cream soups. Does anyone know why we have to strain the soup which is very hard to do, instead of using blender?

Starting weight 260

Today 244.4

Only lost 7 lbs pre-surgery and didn't cheat at all.

To prevent blockage...or seepage. ..it's a pain I no...but they no wats best...hang in there..

Am I the only person who didn't diet pre-op? They just told me nothing after midnight and that was fine. I got drunk the night before on the last beers I'll ever drink. I don't like beer all that much anyway.

To prevent blockage...or seepage. ..it's a pain I no...but they no wats best...hang in there..

I'm confused though. Wouldn't blending/pureeing be less chunks than straining? Or is it that they want to keep all the other stuff in the soup out, other than the cream part?

Am I the only person who didn't diet pre-op? They just told me nothing after midnight and that was fine. I got drunk the night before on the last beers I'll ever drink. I don't like beer all that much anyway.

I only had to do liquid diet for a week. Some have to go as long as 4 weeks! They told me it was based on your bmi. So maybe your bmi was low enough and you didn't need to.

Hi all surgery is in 2 days. Fb group is still going very well. Add me on fb and send message. I will add you to the group.

I had mine 7/15. I am 5 days out now. I am feeling really good. I have a lot of energy and have been sleeping really well. I am sore when I wake up and if I cough deeply but other than that things are doing good. I am concerned I haven't had much of a bowel movement since I have been out of the hospital. I wondered how others have been feeling in that regards.

Glad to follow this group.

Hi all surgery is in 2 days. Fb group is still going very well. Add me on fb and send message. I will add you to the group.

Wish you a successful surgery!!

We have a secret July Sleevers Facebook. It's already got 110 members. If you add me as a friend on Facebook I can add you to the group of you like. However I'll delete you from my page after, only cause I'd rather get to know everyone through our group before adding you as a friend on my personal page. So don't take offense please! The group is great though so we'd love yall to join us! <br><br> Facebook.com / mrs.pamelaclark

I think I found u on Facebook. Just sent u a message on there.

thanks! This is pretty cool.

Edited July 21, 201412 yr by rjumper77

?... Does anyone know why we have to strain the soup which is very hard to do, instead of using blender?

I put my soup, as is, in my Vitamix and purée it. I have been having stomach cramps with ANYthing I put in my mouth. The puréed soup did cause them to be any worse.

?... Does anyone know why we have to strain the soup which is very hard to do, instead of using blender?

I put my soup, as is, in my Vitamix and purée it. I have been having stomach cramps with ANYthing I put in my mouth. The puréed soup did cause them to be any worse.

It's is easier on your stomach to digest just a liquid ( basically because there is nothing to it) and when you purée it which is a an eating stage after liquids your digestive system still has to process( because there is now protein/starch) and that can be uncomfortable as evidenced by the previous poster. By the way they make strainers that strain way finer things than a colander. You can get them at walmart, target, Marshall's. Etc .., they are usually made of a fine wire mesh and will make it much easier to strain smaller particles. Hope that helps