Looking for a sleeve buddy! Just had surgery September 2nd. Would love to hear how things are going. What you're eating and how you're coping with the new sleeve.

Hi there!

I was sleeved on 8/31 and thought I'd chime in. I too see improvement every day, but as a nurse I thought I'd share some hints that made this easier for me.

1-my bed is high but using a footstool to get in has been a lifesaver. Also, I sleep on the right side of the bed, the most painful incision is on the left and to get out of bed I drop my left leg just over the side and use that to help me get up. Prop a pillow under your knees if you're still sleeping propped up on your back, it helps!

2-be careful with ice, suck, don't chew, it causes more gas .

3-tracking fluids, I fill a 1 liter bottle with Water in the morning. I then use a small Blender Bottle and put 8oz in at a time and I know I have 2 hours to get it in, if I fall asleep, I just know I have to sip every 10 min instead of every 15 and I can usually get it in.

With all that said, I too am still struggling getting in the water and Protein but at least that little blender bottle keeps my from feeling overwhelmed by how much I still have to get in!

We can do anything 8oz at a time....over 2 hours.

Hope that helps, it's fun to see how others are doing too and know I'm at least on track, sorta.

Toni

Great tips, Toni!! I didn't know that about ice!! I'm opposite of you. My incision/part of tummy that hurts the most in on my right...so I sleep on the left. ???? I still am not able to sleep in any position other that on my back...will try pillow under my knees tonight!! Also, I bought a belly binder only and it just came in today...I put it on and unfortunately it's not very comfortable, yet. It kinda hurts the sore spot on my right. hopefully soon!