Hi everyone!! This is my first post & I'm looking for October surgery buddies. I'm very excited about the surgery. I've gotten my psych clearance, scheduled my sleep study, nutrition classes and upper endoscopy. My date is October 14th. Btw, anyone here from Jersey? Look forward to making friends w everyone!

Edited August 21, 201411 yr by Marielbx

@@Meonthelist what about adding some protein powder plain or chicken soup flavored to your soup or to mashed potatoes etc. from what I gather amounts and preferences vary greatly and they just want you to try.. Don't be discouraged if you're not into a wide variety of mush. I just got off the phone with my NUT because I was concerned that I never had any problem with taking my liquids and vitamins, I thought it was too easy. Lol. She said it's fine. You sound like you're doing great! Two pounds a week!!!

Had my one week post op yesterday and my dr. Didn't look at my incisions. Later, after already having left the office, I felt uncomfortable with the fact that he didn't physically examine me. I know he knows what he's doing but....

He did ask how I felt and I said great, getting stronger everyday. Does anyone think it's odd? What was your post op like?

My surgeon checked my incisions at my post op.

@@Vsglady You're only one week out so I wouldn't worry about it. I didn't even have a post-op appt until day 16 and he only removed the coverings after I asked him about it.

Had my one week post op yesterday and my dr. Didn't look at my incisions. Later, after already having left the office, I felt uncomfortable with the fact that he didn't physically examine me. I know he knows what he's doing but....

He did ask how I felt and I said great, getting stronger everyday. Does anyone think it's odd? What was your post op like?

My surgeon checked my incisions and even cleaned one of them (by my belly button) and gave me additional care instructions. I'm sure if you mentioned it he would have. Maybe at your next appointment mention it to him and sees what he says.

Edited October 31, 201411 yr by lovelytrl

Does anyone else get real tired and lethargic after they eat?

Had my one week post op yesterday and my dr. Didn't look at my incisions. Later, after already having left the office, I felt uncomfortable with the fact that he didn't physically examine me. I know he knows what he's doing but....

He did ask how I felt and I said great, getting stronger everyday. Does anyone think it's odd? What was your post op like?

well, I would think he would at least take a look at your incisions......????

Just got my sleeve on Oct. 21st.

@@Meonthelist, I highly doubt that you stretched out your sleeve. But to be safe, contact your nutritionist to find out how much soup you're allowed. I was allowed one cup if it's broth & half cup if creamy. you'll find through reading the posts that there are so many differences with each doctor.

@Meonthelist it takes more solid stuff to stretch it really. The liquids travel pretty easily through the stomach and into the GI. I was allowed only 2-3 oz at first and worked my way up to 4-6oz.

Had my one week post op yesterday and my dr. Didn't look at my incisions. Later, after already having left the office, I felt uncomfortable with the fact that he didn't physically examine me. I know he knows what he's doing but....

He did ask how I felt and I said great, getting stronger everyday. Does anyone think it's odd? What was your post op like?

my first post op will be at 2 weeks. I was given a list of my post op appointments timeline. It listed when a follow up was expected, who I would be seeing, and what is expected to be done at that specific appt (physical, blood work, NUT eval, etc).

I left a message with the office and a nurse called back this afternoon and apologized and said that they made a mistake and spoke to me for awhile. I' m sure if I needed to she would have made an appointment but since I will be seeing my primary on Mon I figure things should be fine.

On another note... Rough day. I could only get in a very small amount of my Protein shake and I was done. My stomach hurt and just had no appetite for it. Although I was able to get my Water and Gatorade and Vitamins in. Is easing into the shakes to be expected?

Sleeved Oct 7 and I have hit that dreaded three week stall. I haven't lost any inches in a week and no weight loss for four days..I'm also still exhausted. I feel like I could sleep all day and all night! I'm so depressed because I feel like this isn't going to work for me like everything else. Anyone ever feel this way?

Yes! I'm in the exact same place! Sleeved the same day! So frustrated.

Hi to all the October Sleevers. I am a November Sleever barging in! Would love to hear how the first weeks went for everyone and any recommendations or advice that you can give that maybe you wished you knew going into surgery? My surgery is November 24th in Rochester, NY. Thanks!

@@mjmboston I'm just I'm just 11 days out from surgery but I found a couple of things very helpful...a back scratcher! The pain meds made me very itching. A grabber contraption, it was difficult to bend over and pick something up. A sobukawa, not sure of spelling I think it's also called a buckwheat pillow, i use it nest to my belly. Unjury unflavored protein. Chewy bite calcium from Bariatric Advantage in all the flavors, I take 2 with each meal so an assortment is wonderful. Lots of tissues and toilet paper stored with in reach. Lip balm. And if you have or are thinking about it...a recliner and or and adjustable bed have been wonderful. Hope this suggestions are somewhat helpful. Great surgery date! It's my wedding anniversary. Also I found crystal light and chicken broth wonderful.