So finally got my date and it is May 11th. Are there any other May sleevers out there who want to join me in this journey?

I also invite the veterans to join and guide us May sleevers through the process.

4 minutes ago, Vivian Whitehead said:

My surgery is scheduled for Monday, May 8. Tomorrow is clear liquid day. I am so ready to get this done. A little nervous but excited. First visit was in November but I am down 22 pounds since my first visit.

I'm so proud of this moment for you. Keep growing strong.

6 hours ago, BubbleSam said:

So I was sleeved on Wednesday the 3rd. Just got home yesterday and am doing very well. Walking is the best thing ever and I can't stress that enough for everyone just getting ready to have their surgery. Also I stayed in the recliner chair and never went back to the bed while I was in the hospital. Make yourself get up and moving. The mouth swabs to wet your mouth and chapstick saved me too. When getting up and sitting down to walk use a pillow to press to your stomach. It also helps when walking. I'm trying to get my Protein in and my liquid but it's tough. It's crazy how full you feel after just a little. I hope everyone does well and congrats deciding to take this journey on! I was super nervous the night before my surgery but I am so proud of myself and can't wait to see my progress!

I am so appreciative that you are sharing your experience. I like these ideas will definitely bring a pillow for May 15 my surgery date.

I was sleeved the 2nd. It all went down without a hitch. I was doing pretty good until yesterday, and then my anti-nausea patch ran out and my nausea increased a bit. The pills just don't seem as effective to me. Still really sore, I look like I was in a knife fight and then got slammed in the gut with a truth. Bruises everywhere. I didn't touch the oxycodone though, after my mother's struggles with opiates, I couldn't bring myself to do it. Relied on simple tylenol and it's mostly been enough to get me through the day.

Protein is going fine, easily getting 60+ protein (Thanks Unjury.) but struggling to get 64oz down. My tummy seems to only like sugar free popsicles, lol.

The thing that I was not prepared for was the exhaustion. I'm taking naps during the days, and relying on my husband for everything. Not used to that at all (but thankfully he's awesome, and tells me to take my time healing, even when he's working and taking care of all 3 kids.)

Moving is really hard, but I'm doing my best. I'm gonna try to move even more tomorrow. Make sure my husband keeps the treadmill clear so I can jump on for a few minutes a few times during the day.

Good luck to everyone going in this week, and hope everyone who got sleeved the same week as me are doing well! I'm still in shock that I went through with it...

I am so appreciative that you are sharing your experience. I like these ideas will definitely bring a pillow for May 15 my surgery date.

You will do great!!! I'm so excited for you! I can't wait to hear how you are doing!?

3 minutes ago, fatchocobomom said:

I was sleeved the 2nd. It all went down without a hitch. I was doing pretty good until yesterday, and then my anti-nausea patch ran out and my nausea increased a bit. The pills just don't seem as effective to me. Still really sore, I look like I was in a knife fight and then got slammed in the gut with a truth. Bruises everywhere. I didn't touch the oxycodone though, after my mother's struggles with opiates, I couldn't bring myself to do it. Relied on simple tylenol and it's mostly been enough to get me through the day.

Protein is going fine, easily getting 60+ protein (Thanks Unjury.) but struggling to get 64oz down. My tummy seems to only like sugar free popsicles, lol.

The thing that I was not prepared for was the exhaustion. I'm taking naps during the days, and relying on my husband for everything. Not used to that at all (but thankfully he's awesome, and tells me to take my time healing, even when he's working and taking care of all 3 kids.)

Moving is really hard, but I'm doing my best. I'm gonna try to move even more tomorrow. Make sure my husband keeps the treadmill clear so I can jump on for a few minutes a few times during the day.

Good luck to everyone going in this week, and hope everyone who got sleeved the same week as me are doing well! I'm still in shock that I went through with it...

I am wishing you the best through your time of healing. Kudos to having a terrific husband through your healing process.

Do you dilute the Isopure? It is such a large bottle. So happy you are doing so well.

No I should right? I kind of power thru it. I'm use to drinking it prior to surgery but after surgery, oh lawwd it's like fighting me every ounce. I read some people put crystal light in it? Does anyone know if we can drink our water with crystal light? I mean that would help me out tremendously!!

5 minutes ago, longway2go said:

No I should right? I kind of power thru it. I'm use to drinking it prior to surgery but after surgery, oh lawwd it's like fighting me every ounce. I read some people put crystal light in it? Does anyone know if we can drink our Water with crystal light? I mean that would help me out tremendously!!

Yes you can drink your water with crystal light its sugar free i use Hawaiian punch packets with all the different flavors I wouldnt know what to do without them. A life saver.

On 5/5/2017 at 5:36 PM, longway2go said:

I hope you're doing better today.

Thank you. Every day has been an improvement since I have been home. I have not really had any pain, just sore at the incision sites. Had some pressure when I would drink my premier protein shakes, so I replaced them with some vegan powder mixed with almond milk and now it is better. Trying to get all of the liquid and protein is still a struggle.

Thank you. Every day has been an improvement since I have been home. I have not really had any pain, just sore at the incision sites. Had some pressure when I would drink my premier protein shakes, so I replaced them with some vegan powder mixed with almond milk and now it is better. Trying to get all of the liquid and protein is still a struggle.

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1 hour ago, fatchocobomom said:

I was sleeved the 2nd. It all went down without a hitch. I was doing pretty good until yesterday, and then my anti-nausea patch ran out and my nausea increased a bit. The pills just don't seem as effective to me. Still really sore, I look like I was in a knife fight and then got slammed in the gut with a truth. Bruises everywhere. I didn't touch the oxycodone though, after my mother's struggles with opiates, I couldn't bring myself to do it. Relied on simple tylenol and it's mostly been enough to get me through the day.

Protein is going fine, easily getting 60+ protein (Thanks Unjury.) but struggling to get 64oz down. My tummy seems to only like sugar free popsicles, lol.

The thing that I was not prepared for was the exhaustion. I'm taking naps during the days, and relying on my husband for everything. Not used to that at all (but thankfully he's awesome, and tells me to take my time healing, even when he's working and taking care of all 3 kids.)

Moving is really hard, but I'm doing my best. I'm gonna try to move even more tomorrow. Make sure my husband keeps the treadmill clear so I can jump on for a few minutes a few times during the day.

Good luck to everyone going in this week, and hope everyone who got sleeved the same week as me are doing well! I'm still in shock that I went through with it...

I'm surprised by the exhaustion, too. Sleeved on Monday and sleeping a LOT. Not sure how people go back to work in a week--I don't feel like I'll be ready on Monday to go without naps! With the swelling/tightness/heartburn, I'm only getting in two Premier Proteins + 50 oz Propel water/day, so only 320 calories. Excited to start getting in MORE for energy but it sure is a challenge. Getting easier every day, though, and best part is this has been basically pain-free. Just some discomfort. Struggled with nausea the first day and they almost kept me longer, but it's gotten better. 3 days 'til puree, which I think will help me a lot.

I was sleeved on the 2nd also I've been sleepy also I haven't had nausea yet but trying to drink all the water I'm in the bathroom every 5 mins. It seems like lol

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Your sore well I hope that gets better really soon and I hope you are feeling better really soon. And moving around w/o any pressure.

On ‎4‎/‎28‎/‎2017 at 9:25 PM, Melena68 said:

I am so glad you are doing well. What an inspiration. Did your nausea last a long time? Was it the anesthesia? I am glad to hear that Gas x Chewables are helping. I am on day 4 of the liquid diet and it has been hard. I am so ready for the surgery and hearing your story gives me hope.

Thank you. I am so happy I had the surgery. I am down 24 pounds now. The surgeon just said nausea is a very common side effect from this surgery. It lasted for 2 days and then went away with the help of the medications. It is amazing at what small quantities of food fill you up now. Good luck with your surgery.

I'm a may 11th sleever!