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

Tru berry my nutritionist told be but also the provided me with a book I call it my bariatric bible

Tru berry my nutritionist told be but also the provided me with a book I call it my bariatric bible

What's the name of the book? Maybe I can search for a copy.

What's the name of the book? Maybe I can search for a copy.

it's a book that they provide all there patients with sorry it's made by the hospital I had my surgery at

What's the name of the book? Maybe I can search for a copy.

it's a book that they provide all there patients with sorry it's made by the hospital I had my surgery at

Oh poo. I guess I'll wait and see what they have for me at my first post op visit on Monday. I also have a seminar or something with their nutrition afterward. Then I'll have to start all these vitamins. Or do they suggest waiting until phase two. I think the original nutritionist did. Can't recall. Doc said to wait until after this visit though. I take biotin chewable a everyday anyway just bc I'm dreading the upcoming hair loss.

Is anyone out there having horrible heartburn? I've rarely ever had it, but I'm at like week 3, and this is killing me!

Yes I have it every time I eat something except my baby bell light cheese

Yes I have it every time I eat something except my baby bell light cheese

I have it all the time now. It's been going on for like a week. It's messed up my protein and water intake. Need to try some babybells!

I had it so bad I couldn't sleep at night. Dr said to try PPI's at night, and if that didn't work go to 2 a day for a couple days. then taper off. I finally slept last night... Thanks to Prilosec.

IF all else fails Gaviscon..

but beware of TUMS

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Is anyone out there having horrible heartburn? I've rarely ever had it, but I'm at like week 3, and this is killing me!

Yes baby is great and a source of protein

Is anyone out there having horrible heartburn? I've rarely ever had it, but I'm at like week 3, and this is killing me!

Tell your doctor especially if you are not on heartburn meds. Because the acid can erode your stomach.

I had the sleeve on July 24th. Came home today on clear liquids for 3 more days then I add my protein drinks into diet till I see my doctor on aug 4 to discuss purée foods. Weighed myself prior to leaving hosp and was up 2 pounds from Thursday morning. Nurse agreed that intend all the fluids I received during my stay and gas. Lol. I also had hiatal hernia repair done and I gotta day I think that hurts more than the other right now. Feel every sip of everything going down. Including meds (liquids).

I was sleeved on July 7 2014. No complications but I was naive about the recovery time. I'm 61 and thought I would bunch back more quickly. I am up and doing housework and shopping etc. I am however, so thirsty. The sipping doesn't do it for me. I have eaten a bite or two over my full limit and suffer with that incredible chest pain. Anyone else with minor struggles?

I'm worried I can eat too much. For lunch today I had a boiled egg and a cheese stick. I did feel full afterward and my stomach did spasm some when I ate but it spasms with water, too... How much can everyone eat at one meal?

I'm worried I can eat too much. For lunch today I had a boiled egg and a cheese stick. I did feel full afterward and my stomach did spasm some when I ate but it spasms with water, too... How much can everyone eat at one meal?

I'm not eating solids yet but I'm 2 weeks out tomorrow and I can drink a fair amount of liquids at once which makes me worry too!!

I'm worried I can eat too much. For lunch today I had a boiled egg and a cheese stick. I did feel full afterward and my stomach did spasm some when I ate but it spasms with water, too... How much can everyone eat at one meal?

Are you getting your water in about 15 min before you eat? I know I was told that we can also prematurely flush food on through our sleeve with water and that's why we are supposed to drink a while before and a while after.