Hello!

My name is Elizabeth I will be 35 on the 13th of this month and I had the gastric sleeve done on Feb 23rd. ( about 6 days ago) I thought I would have an easy going, smooth, surgery and hospital stay. It didn't quite work out that way. After surgery I started having problems with my drain, My average output was I think 500-800 cc a shift. Needless to say, my hemoglobin went as low as 6 and I needed a blood transfusion, also, my kidneys started acting up. My labs were all over the place and had to have my labs drawn multiple times a day. I have one good vein that they kept the IV in and oh it was torture every time someone had to come in and draw them. So I did not end up going home right away, I ended up staying an extra day. Finally I got my strength back and have been doing just fine. The drain is still in and it is a source of added stress ( I am constantly measuring and inspecting the color) but other than that, I have been feeling rather good. I wasn't really able to walk around and be active in the hospital. They kinda let me slide since there was no strength in me and I looked like I was about to pass out all the time. I have been drinking my Clear liquids and shakes pretty well and am having no problems being active. I have lost 15 lbs since my surgery, I think that is pretty good.

I started my weight issues when I was 16 right after I had my son and I have been struggling with it ever since. The heaviest I have ever been was around the time I decided I wanted to have this surgery done at almost 300 lbs. Even looking at that makes me cringe. I tried dieting, portion control, I am pretty active already but I got a gym membership and was only able to maybe lose 20 lbs before I would give up. I am hoping this is the jump start I need to help me. I will be 35 in two weeks and my goal was to be finally ready to really start living at this age. I always said I needed to fix other things in my life and when I was ready, I would work on my body. To me, that was the lowest of priorities. Here I am already 33 lbs lighter. I decided to join this forum because finding a support group close to me was going to be a problem. Anyhow, I look forward to reading as many of your stories as I can!

Hello and welcome! Glad your feeling better after that rough go!

Thanks just wondering, does it hurt when they pull the JP?

Hey lady!!! Good for you! You will love this forum. It's full of info and great advice. So, the jpg doesn't hurt to be removed. It just feels weird. No pain! Keep up the great work