Hi all

I'm scheduled for surgery May 1, 2017 and wondering if there are any fellow May Sleevers out there.

I was sleeved on Thursday, 5/4. I came home the next day. I was nervous going in, but it feels really good on the other side. I woke up from the surgery in some discomfort, but once that was managed, it has been pretty smooth sailing. No hunger, no cravings. I cannot even express how freeing that is.

Good luck May sleevers! Can't wait to read about your progress!

I was sleeved on tuesday 5/2 some times I feel a little hungry when I smell food while cooking for the faimly but as soon as I take a few drinks of water or maybe eat a popcicles I'm not hungry anymore lol

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My first night (last night) was very rough. Have gas surrounding my ribs and clavicle and my esophagus was swollen. I woke up okay but the nausea kicked in and I struggled most of the night. Then on top of it I take 6 pills in the am and 8 in the pm and they taste horrible crushed!! [emoji12][emoji21]. I know this is so worth it...just rough right now.

it sounds miserable. Feel better

I'm scheduled for surgery and tomorrow I start my preop diet. Very excited but a little nervous too. Good luck to you all!

How's it going Jen! I'm feeling better each day. Not really even struggling to get my liquids or shakes in. Tomorrow moving on from all liquid to adding some yogurt.

Hi! I'm doing better, but I am still having pain. Esp. On my belly button incision and left side. I saw the dr. Yesterday and he said it is normal. I finally hit my liquid goal yesterday!!!!! It has been so hard for me.

I did want to ask you if you were still feeling what you thought was hunger? I've started to feel hungry as of yesterday and am concerned. I'm on the acid reducer pill, so don't think it is acid.

How long before you enter the pureed stage?

Good luck to all my 5/10 sleevers today! Checked in and ready to go!

11 minutes ago, Jen727BF said:

Hi! I'm doing better, but I am still having pain. Esp. On my belly button incision and left side. I saw the dr. Yesterday and he said it is normal. I finally hit my liquid goal yesterday!!!!! It has been so hard for me.

I did want to ask you if you were still feeling what you thought was hunger? I've started to feel hungry as of yesterday and am concerned. I'm on the acid reducer pill, so don't think it is acid.

How long before you enter the pureed stage?

Hi Jen,

sorry to hear you've been having pain. I didn't have a belly button incision. I have 5, 2 on the sides about an inch higher than my Belly button, then two higher than those and one right between the boobs just below where my bra hits.

We move on to purée weeks 3 and 4. Week 1 is all liquid, and week two you can add yogurt, ricotta, and pudding. I been doling the ricotta watered down a bit with water and then added a tiny bit of protein powder for flavor. Found some Delish ones and have 6 flavors to choose from, which has been really nice.

Im almost worried how easy it is to drink. I can take three regular swallows without any real trouble. I have my f/u tomorrow and will ask if that's ok. My one issue has really been constipation. I feel fine, but I know I'm not supposed to go 4 days without so I took some Milk of Magnesia today, which I hate.

As for hunger, yes!!!! I've been feeling hunger pangs since day 2. I'm on omeprazole so it isn't acid. I've been taking some of the anti spasm meds, which helps a bit, it it definitely feels like good old fashioned hunger. Kind of a bummer.

Edited May 10, 20179 yr by Seraya

1 minute ago, Seraya said:

Hi Jen,

sorry to hear you've been having pain. I didn't have a belly button incision. I have 5, 2 on the sides about an inch higher than my Belly button, then two higher than those and one right between the boobs just below where my bra hits.

We move on to purée weeks 3 and 4. Week 1 is all liquid, and week two you can add yogurt, ricotta, and pudding. I been doling the ricotta watered down a bit with a tiny bit of Protein Powder for flavor. Found some Delish ones and have 6 flavors to choose from, which has been really nice.

Im almost worried how easy it is to drink. I can't take three regular swallows without any real trouble. I have my f/u tomorrow and will ask if that's ok. My one issue has really been constipation. I feel fine, but I know I'm not supposed to go 4 days without so I took some Milk of Magnesia today, which I hate.

As for hunger, yes!!!! I've been feeling hunger pangs since day 2. I'm on omeprazole so it isn't acid. I've been taking some of the anti spasm meds, which helps a bit, it it definitely feels like good old fashioned hunger. Kind of a bummer.

AGH! I'm feeling that hunger too... let me know what your doctor tells you. I started feeling them AFTER I saw my dr. (my luck!).

TMI ALERT

Constipation.. oh how I dislike thee! I had that too. I use ALIVE liquid fiber (tastes good) and 2 stool softeners a day. When that wasn't working, I took 2 more stool softeners and it did the trick, although it lead to diarrhea. But I felt good after that. I think most people battle constipation after surgery. I'm just hoping I can nip it in the bud sooner than later.

Yesterday was the first day I felt like I could take bigger swallows... which is probably how I made my fluids goal. I don't know how people make it taking only sips! Btw, I'm staying up an hour or so after my bedtime to reach the goal. Do you drink any of the sugar free drinks?

AGH! I'm feeling that hunger too... let me know what your doctor tells you. I started feeling them AFTER I saw my dr. (my luck!).
TMI ALERT
Constipation.. oh how I dislike thee! I had that too. I use ALIVE liquid fiber (tastes good) and 2 stool softeners a day. When that wasn't working, I took 2 more stool softeners and it did the trick, although it lead to diarrhea. But I felt good after that. I think most people battle constipation after surgery. I'm just hoping I can nip it in the bud sooner than later.
Yesterday was the first day I felt like I could take bigger swallows... which is probably how I made my fluids goal. I don't know how people make it taking only sips! Btw, I'm staying up an hour or so after my bedtime to reach the goal. Do you drink any of the sugar free drinks?

I've been drinking regular water and Propel water(this was on our list of approved things). I make my shakes with 10 oz of liquid (easier for me to track the total doing it in tens). 7 oz cashew milk and three water. That's because when I did all cashew milk it upset my tummy so I'm easing in.
I have Benefiber, I just haven't been good about using it. The thing is, I feel fine. I don't feel like I need to go, bloated, etc. but I know I'm supposed to go so...
BTW, my sleeve was May 2.

Today is better than yesterday. I have been able to get more liquid in and most of the gas in my chest is gone. I am slowly getting there. My husband has been amazing and so supportive since the surgery. Such a blessing. The pain meds are keeping everything tolerable.

2 hours ago, AngieK72 said:

Today is better than yesterday. I have been able to get more liquid in and most of the gas in my chest is gone. I am slowly getting there. My husband has been amazing and so supportive since the surgery. Such a blessing. The pain meds are keeping everything tolerable.

Angie, i hope you get better and things continue improve for you. Many blessings.

4 hours ago, Seraya said:

I've been drinking regular Water and Propel water(this was on our list of approved things). I make my shakes with 10 oz of liquid (easier for me to track the total doing it in tens). 7 oz cashew milk and three water. That's because when I did all cashew milk it upset my tummy so I'm easing in.
I have Benefiber, I just haven't been good about using it. The thing is, I feel fine. I don't feel like I need to go, bloated, etc. but I know I'm supposed to go so...
BTW, my sleeve was May 2.

Seraya, im praying for continued success with your surgery. You and @AngieK72 are on my mind. Best wishes.

I am hoping tomorrow will be better than today. It's been a pretty good day today. I don't have any hunger. My tummy grumbles a little and my senses have changed. I am so not digging the smell of any food lol.

Surgery scheduled for 5/23. Pre-op diet officially starts tomorrow, but I started it last week. I had a few off-plan meals over this past weekend, plus some wine, but I'm back on track today. It just stinks to have to go through the rough first few days again.

I'm scheduled for 5/23 too and just found out today as the insurance approval came in last minute. Good luck to you!!

Seems like so many people are in May.
Keep posting everyone. It's so helpful for us that are going soon. I'll be sure to do the same for the folks behind me.

May 25 here