ONE WEEK+ POST OP

[nerkerle 18]

Just thought I'd share. I am a wife and mother of 3, including two-year old twins. I definitely consider my superwoman because I do it all, husband or not. Anywho, I had the Sleeve 5/6/15, discharged 5/8/15.

5/6/15 - Surgery who? I felt great.

5/7/15 - Why the fudge did I have this surgery? I felt horrible and did have gas pains.

5/8/15 - Okay, I can do this.

Normally an overnight stay is needed but my blood pressure was extremely high (was not high pre-op). I took 5 days off from work. During those 5 days, I have taken care of the kids, cooked dinner almost daily, cleaned my house, laundry, etc. (NO LIFTING). The only regret is that I went grocery shopping, alone. But, I'm the type that just can't sit down and wait for others to do something for me. Ah well.

Day one I had zero problems scarfing down a sugar-free Popsicle and drank about 1/8th of an Isopure. Day 2, attempted optisource and threw it up. I think it was just too thick. Day 3 I probably got down 30g of Protein from Isopure. Day 4+, I easily get my required 60g of Protein. I can eat 1/2 - 3/4 of an egg. Today, my first day of Soup, I had 3/4 of a cup (it was heavenly). The only time I remember that I had surgery is when I get full. It's a weird. While eating an egg, I was like, what is wrong with me; then I realized, oh, I'm full, put the fork down. I will forever hold on to that feeling of eating that egg. Today is day 9 and I'm down 19lbs. SW 275, current 256, 5'10". I am now putting my scale away until I'm 30 days out.

Just thought I'd share for anyone who may be having doubts or questions. I get tired more quickly now but otherwise, I feel great. Can't wait to get some good workouts in.

[Bndtoslv 292]

Thanks for sharing! I have young kids and similar stats. Wondering how recovery/child care will be!

[Mremilio 95]

Great job....u are a superwoman!

[azziew 7]

The gas pains are bad but walk them out that is all you can do

[azziew 7]

You are amazing I could not do that