I of course have many questions and would like for February Sleevers to join together for this adventure and life changing decisions we have made to better our health and lives. I think it would be awesome to find other February Sleevers to share our experiences good and bad.

21 minutes ago, Renee2017 said:

Hi All! I'm one week out as well and was a bit hesitant to post my comment in hopes of not discouraging anyone. I'm choosing to share to say that it does get better... I had terrible gas pains the day of surgery which caused terrible chest pain. I had nausea that required additional treatment outside of what they normally prescribe. While in-house I was not able to drink any liquids because I just couldn't tolerate them. Once I got home it wasn't any better and on top of it, weakness set in. I also was not able to stand the smell of food, it made me horribly nauseous. Today is the first day I feel somewhat back to my usual self. But again, saying all that to say I wanted to give a fair picture of my experience, but also know that it gets better! It's only uphill from here! Good luck to everyone!


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Thanks for sharing your experience, Renee2017. I had my sleeve surgery on Feb 15th, and I've been struggling, especially since getting home. In the hospital, I didn't run into many problems-- yeah, the gas pain was not fun, and I was terribly nauseous the first day, but I felt ready to come home and move forward. My doctor and nurses all said I was doing great and on track...Then I got home on Friday. Since then, the nausea has returned full-throttle (plus some), I'm struggling to drink anything at all, the gas pain is horrible, and I'm terribly, terribly weak. I needed to hear today that I'm not alone in the immediate struggles post-surgery. Thank you again for sharing-- it really, really helps to know it gets better from here!

Just think ov ur end goal it's a struggle but it will be worth in the end . This is where our journey starts good luck and best wishes x

@JBlue, please stay encouraged... it does absolutely get better. I wanted to share because I haven't come across many experiences in which people shared the not so nice side of things. Again, not to discourage anyone but I like to be prepared knowing all the possibilities. One thing I would encourage you to do is ask your practice if you can have phenergan for the nausea. It's the only thing that helped me. It will make you sleepy but if you're like me... you can use the rest right about now. I'm now able to get my fluids in along with 60 grams of protein (using the premier protein shakes). Once you start to get a little bit of you back... you realize you've got this!!! On another positive note... I weighed in for the first time today and I'm down 15lbs from my starting weight. Just a little something to make me smile! Hang in there... you're doing an awesome job!


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Starting my liquid diet today. I technically don't have to start until Monday but wanted to start over the weekend in case I have any headaches. I'm a teacher and there's no way I can deal with the kids and a headache!

I had an in bed migraine for 3 days. You'll be glad you started early

NO REGRETS!!!!! BUT HURTING LIKE HECK FROM THE DRAIN SPOT, no gas pains. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers guys!! They were greatly appreciated. Just checking, have a goodnight.

Hello everyone. I'm also new to the site and excited as well to be able share my journey. My surgery date is Feb 28. I'm soooooo excited!!

Welcome exciting times good look I'm 8 days out ov surgery now recovering well .don't get me wrong iv had ups and downs but the benefits out way the bad bits all the best x

12 minutes ago, joycey100 said:

Welcome exciting times good look I'm 8 days out ov surgery now recovering well .don't get me wrong iv had ups and downs but the benefits out way the bad bits all the best x

I'm glad to know that you are doing well. Keep up the good work because yes, the benefits are FAR greater than the down bits. =-) wishing you success as well

Thank you ? hope all goes well with urself ? Keep me posted on ur success xx

Will do. Thanks so much. We got this.

Congrats! You got this! [emoji4]

Thank you it went so much better than I ever thought possible. To be honest I asked a group of friends to really pray for me and let me tell you they did.
Day one/two - pain/some nausea
Day three and beyond- no need for any kind of pain or nausea meds. I'm able to drink and eat prescribed full liquid diet. No constipation. Can sleep on any side or back. Absolutely no complaints!

Well done dan sounds like your doing fantastic x?

Well it's the morning after surgery for me I'm blessed to have no complications. Walked twice yesterday and luckily haven't experienced blowing or gas yet. Mostly just layed around and slept. How is everyone else doing?


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My surgery was last Wednesday. I have dropped 22 pounds since pre op diet! (3 weeks total) I'm so happy! I'm sleeping better than I ever have, thinking more clearly, having more energy. This has been the best decision of my life. Only complication in hospital was drainage tube causing major pain, and then some soreness out of surgery but I called the doc up and got that fixed. And now I just feel fantastic! How's everyone else doing?

Glad your doing well exit45! I just checked into the hospital, should be heading into surgery in an hour or so. Wish me luck!