Had My Surgery Oct 30th 2014

[Sandstress51 19]

So I guess the easy part is over and now the change starts. I was sleeved last Thurs., 10/30 and was in hospital for two days. I've been home three days now and I'm ok. Still having pain and discomfort at surgical sites, but its bearable. Can barely get my 4oz every 4 hours in, get full very quickly. I've not noticed any change in weight yet even though I've been on full liquids since Friday. Just wondering when I will see some weight loss. I have a treadmill at home so I've been walking since I got home. Showering with no problems. Just anxious I guess. So...what can I expect in the next three weeks sleeve pals?

[Cherich 23]

I didn't liose weight for almost a week and then it started falling off. My doctor said it's because of the IV. You're full of liquid. I agree with your statement that the easy part is over and now the work begins. Hang in there...it's worth it and gets easier the further out you get.

[60andfabulous 5]

Hi there,

I was just in NYC on business and my surgery is Thursday. Nice to meet another like minded person as we embark on this journey. Keep posting!

[haleytrim 244]

Getting my sleeve on 11/17. What I hear is "just keep swimming" and it will come off.

[Wmc1231 16]

I had my surgery on 11/13, was told we cannot swim or go in a tub for about 4 weeks. Gained 6 lbs overnight from the IV fluids in the hospital, am hoping it will start to come off. Struggling a lot, feeling sad, some regrets and discomfort. Also worried about getting 60 oz of fluids down. So grateful for the support on this site.

[Aribay1 198]

So I guess the easy part is over and now the change starts. I was sleeved last Thurs., 10/30 and was in hospital for two days. I've been home three days now and I'm ok. Still having pain and discomfort at surgical sites, but its bearable. Can barely get my 4oz every 4 hours in, get full very quickly. I've not noticed any change in weight yet even though I've been on full liquids since Friday. Just wondering when I will see some weight loss. I have a treadmill at home so I've been walking since I got home. Showering with no problems. Just anxious I guess. So...what can I expect in the next three weeks sleeve pals?

I was sleeved the same day too! How do you feel now? I'm ready to go back to work and ready for soft food stage!

[Cherich 23]

Don't rush the food stages. It can hurt! Atfirst I could't stand being around anyone eating real food. I wasn't hungry, but longed for my old friend. I wanted to taste and feel texture. When I just couldn't stand it, I took a bite and spit it out. Usually I discovered it didn't taste rhe way I thougt it would. My sense of taste has been hightened and my tolerance for some of my old favorites is nil. I can't ear dairy products except yogurt and cheese. I can't tolerate pork, which was my favorite meat. Now one of my favorites is some really sharp cheddar cheese with some nice crispy apple dlices. Did my 4 month measurements today and cried when I saw my pictures! Yesterdsy my husband asked to take me clothes shopping!!! Wouldn't change any of this. The short lived pain...learning to eat all over like a baby...hair loss...is all nothing compared to what I have attained. Hang in there!!!! It's worth it!