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

Independence day will mean more to me than just fireworks. I celebrated my personal Independence, hence the name rebirth7414. I had my surgery in Tijuana Mexico on July 4th. I was so nervous about going out of the country. It turned out to be a wonderful experience. I'm a week out today and still on liquids. I went in grocery store yesterday to get some things first time I ever walked through and didn't have a desire for stuff of course bad stuff. I bought frozen fruit to make smoothies. I am ready to start working out but I know my body isn't. My stomach is still sore swelling is going down. In a few months I will be looking at a new person in the mirror. I cant wait to meet her!

First postop visit. Can't say I've lost a whole lot, but 29 pounds total including my preop prep. Swelling is starting to go down and I'm back to shakes. They taste extra good for some reason. Haha. No real hunger feelings, and food hasn't bothered me hardly at all. Hope everyone is doing well. I can't wait to see everyone's before sand after pics next year. Not to wish a year away, just pounds.

First postop visit. Can't say I've lost a whole lot, but 29 pounds total including my preop prep. Swelling is starting to go down and I'm back to shakes. They taste extra good for some reason. Haha. No real hunger feelings, and food hasn't bothered me hardly at all. Hope everyone is doing well. I can't wait to see everyone's before sand after pics next year. Not to wish a year away, just pounds.

I had Surgery July 9th.. I came home this morning on July 10th.. I can't keep anything down.. Everytime I take a sip of water I throw up and dry heave.. It really hurts my belly.. My neck and shoulders are super sore also.. Is the sickness normal?

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Hello Everyone, I just stumbled upon your group. I had my surgery on 6/9. Will you still let me chat with you? :-) I'm on the same journey as you, just a few short weeks ahead.

Hello Everyone, I just stumbled upon your group. I had my surgery on 6/9. Will you still let me chat with you? :-) I'm on the same journey as you, just a few short weeks ahead.

Welcome. I hope you find this site helpful, I know most of us have received much support and information.

First postop visit. Can't say I've lost a whole lot, but 29 pounds total including my preop prep. Swelling is starting to go down and I'm back to shakes. They taste extra good for some reason. Haha. No real hunger feelings, and food hasn't bothered me hardly at all. Hope everyone is doing well. I can't wait to see everyone's before sand after pics next year. Not to wish a year away, just pounds.

Congrats on the loss. Anytime the scale is going the other direction is a good day: )

<p>I had Surgery July 9th.. I came home this morning on July 10th.. I can't keep anything down.. Everytime I take a sip of Water I throw up and dry heave.. It really hurts my belly.. My neck and shoulders are super sore also.. Is the sickness normal?</p>

I had my surgery the 9th too-I'm not throwing up the water. But if I drink anything else -specifically Jello or gaterade-I throw up.

Have you been walking? I heard that helps with the shoulder pain.

I feel those light cramps too on my right side after my shakes as well. I was sleeved on the 1st.Feeling weak tired of this liquid diet I wanna chew. I am following my Drs instruction to the tee I don't want to be a failure.

I had Surgery July 9th.. I came home this morning on July 10th.. I can't keep anything down.. Everytime I take a sip of water I throw up and dry heave.. It really hurts my belly.. My neck and shoulders are super sore also.. Is the sickness normal?

I am so sorry for you. Hopefully they provided you something for nausea. I was told it is pretty common, but lucked out not having to take the meds I bought. Super small sips might help. I was so used to gulping. There is no more gulping. If you didn't get something for the nausea, I would ask ASAP.

Hi all. I was sleeved on July 3rd. Some post-op pain from the belly button incision, but that has pretty much disappeared. More tired than anything. My first post op doc visit is Monday and I will be heading back to work Tuesday. I also have trouble getting the shakes down as well as all of the pills/vitamins. But I do my best! Good luck to everyone!!

Hello Everyone, I just stumbled upon your group. I had my surgery on 6/9. Will you still let me chat with you? :-) I'm on the same journey as you, just a few short weeks ahead.

of course we will! Welcome

July 9 was my surgery. Feeling much better as the days go on. The day of surgery I was a mess. I did have pain and slept a lot. The walking took a back seat unless you want to count all the times I went to the bathroom!

I'm on Clear liquids until my 1st postop on Monday. I wasn't required a pre op diet except the day prior- clear liquids only. So next Monday I move up to Protein shakes for 2 weeks.

So far I've lost 10 lbs

I'm in a lot of pain.. I keep wanting to throw up.. Can barely keep water down.. Calling my Dr this morning..

July 9 was my surgery. Feeling much better as the days go on. The day of surgery I was a mess. I did have pain and slept a lot. The walking took a back seat unless you want to count all the times I went to the bathroom!

I'm on clear liquids until my 1st postop on Monday. I wasn't required a pre op diet except the day prior- clear liquids only. So next Monday I move up to protein shakes for 2 weeks.

So far I've lost 10 lbs

So I just had my sleeve on 7/9/14 and am considered 2 days post-op. I've been experiencing sharp gas pains that come and go, body aches, and 2 incisions that held my drain an the other one which contained the most work. I'm having issues drinking for I haven't felt hungry at all. Ready for this swelling to go down. Trying to look forward to the better healthier future... Just ready for this first week to me over. Tomorrow I start adding puréed foods to my diet and am fairly concerned.