Hello. I am having my sleeve on July 14th, or so it is scheduled. Hope to have some buddies to go through it with. Any July Sleevers out there?

My surgery was Monday, July 13 so I am less than a full week post-surgery. So far, so good. From the first appt with the surgeon to the day of surgery ( approx 6 weeks) I lost exactly 30 lbs. I still have approximately 100 lbs to go but I am very optimistic.

Surgery was Monday 7/13. Can't believe it has nearly been a week. Still can't believe I did it, to be honest. Hasn't really sunk in yet. It was more difficult for me to get through the one week pre-op of liquids only than this last week--except when I was nauseous and vomiting. Lost 10lbs pre-op and 10 more so far this week. Can already tell a difference and it's really positive!

I have not had a scale to weigh myself but i am sure I am progressing normally. Feeling so much better on day five than any other. It keeps getting bett;er. Was had with a get together today. Lots of yummy looking Snacks and I could neither eat or drink. But I got through it and I feel good. How is everyone else doing after surgery?

Today is day 5 I am feeling about 90% today. I am really trying to get a routine down for my supplements and eating. The eating is hard since I have no appetite. And by eating I just mean protein shakes. I thought I would be bored with my shake choices but it's so hard to get them in with all my liquids. So I am not bored yet because they are a challenge. I wish I knew it would be like this before surgery. It would have elevated a lot of stress.

I started a SECRET FaceBook Group (closed, nobody can see you are there) For July 2015 people only. I hope this can expand as a individualized community so we can help each other out through the same stages of this journey. I hope you can join. (1) The only way to join is to send email invites, not a link. You will need to private-message me your email address, the one linked to your FaceBook profile. An email invitation for the FaceBook group will be sent to you.

I hope you are doing well, and hope to see you soon!

Got sleeved on this past Tuesday, July 21st!!! So grateful and thankful that I have not had any problems with protein or liquids. No complications. Also thankful that my surgeon didn't required that full liquid diet pre-op. We were able to have one sensible high protein meal. I guess each surgeon is different, but I'm super excited and no problems thus far! Best wishes my July pals!!!

Got sleeved on this past Tuesday, July 21st!!! So grateful and thankful that I have not had any problems with Protein or liquids. No complications. Also thankful that my surgeon didn't required that full liquid diet pre-op. We were able to have one sensible high protein meal. I guess each surgeon is different, but I'm super excited and no problems thus far! Best wishes my July pals!!!

Wow that is great news. I'm getting so nervous. I'm doing it on Wednesday. The liquid diet is tuff! I pee constantly. And I'm hungry!!! Or am I head hungry ? I need to figure that out asap so I can be successful with my sleeve. Does it feel different like when you swallow? How bad was the pain?

Wow that is great news. I'm getting so nervous. I'm doing it on Wednesday. The liquid diet is tuff! I pee constantly. And I'm hungry!!! Or am I head hungry ? I need to figure that out asap so I can be successful with my sleeve. Does it feel different like when you swallow? How bad was the pain?

The liquid diet is about all you can stand post op. I haven't been able to fully reach the goals yet, but each day, as swelling goes down, I'm able to take in more.

I don't feel hungry, except when I first wake up. Maybe that's from the hours of not having anything. My surgeon also allows Protein shakes post op. I'm slowly able to now get 8oz in within an hour. That helps with the energy for sure.

My pain, I like to describe it as doing crunches for a few days, and being sore. Eventually, it completely goes away. I was able to stop pain pills after 1st night home. But, I'm typically have a high tolerance for pain. It will vary person to person. Good vibes to you. Don't be nervous. It will be over before you know it and you'll start seeing the weight fall in the first week after the bloating from the IV goes down. I'm too nervous to measure, but I can definitely tell its dropping

Edited July 26, 201511 yr by teitei636

Big congrats to you!!

Tomorrow 27 th is my day! I'm the first pt in the am. Had butterflies all day today. I'm excited but sooo nervous too! Fingers crossed and saying a prayer that I do well like most of you!! Good luck to us all!!!

Tomorrow 27 th is my day! I'm the first pt in the am. Had butterflies all day today. I'm excited but sooo nervous too! Fingers crossed and saying a prayer that I do well like most of you!! Good luck to us all!!!

Good luck and let us know how it goes...

Thank you!! I will!

Congratulations to all of us 'Julyer's' who have had the surgery and starting our journey to better health.

Also congratulations to those who are about to embark on surgery and speedy recovery! I am now 5 days out and feeling good.

Only thing is I am very tired and sleep a lot, so apologies if I have missed someones surgery recently. I am sure I will be more 'with it' in a few days and will make up for it then! lol

Gentle Hugs

Kate

Edited July 28, 201510 yr by ukkateuk

Yes congrats to all of you! I originally thought I would be a Julyer, but it didn't happen! But I'm excited to be getting it sometime soon. And I love reading all of your posts and learning through you!!

Hi everyone, I got my surgery on july 21st with some complications (hematoma on my spleen). I had to take some extra time off work but I'm feeling great now and lost 50 pounds! Woahh.