November sleevers

[trailtramper 107]

6 days post op. Things are going well. I'm keeping my fluids and Protein down. Whenever I get a craving for "food" I either get a Popsicle or some Jello and "fake it". A couple of good things have come out of this.
1) I can now drink coffee black. I've been trying for several years to kick the Creamer habit, and it finally happened.
2) I don't know if any of you ladies have this issue, but I've always had a weak bladder. Since this surgery I don't have to "rush" anymore. I'm loving it.
I've lost all my surgery swelling/water weight and a couple of pounds more. but I'm not really paying much attention because I have plenty of time right now, and my recovery must come first. Also I had my first BM this morning. Everything went fine and I had no problems. I know it sounds like I'm having a easy breezy time of this, but I assure you my incision is still hurting and I walk around like a 90 yr old woman. I've been icing my side and that helps some.
How is everyone else doing?

Congratulations! The pain will fade, but it sounds like all else is great.

[BunnyJean 123]

OK I had a bit of a setback. I am lactose intolerant. Been for years. I tried many products before surgery and they sat ok with me. Typically whey isolate is ok VS the other whey. Greek yogurt typically doesn't bother me but non-greek does. Well....I had pure diarrhea early this morning for at least 3 hours non stop. I KNOW I cannot afford to lose liquid like that. I'll get dehydrated. I have not yet managed to get to 64 oz or more a day. I thought I would be able to no problem but I cannot yet. SO....I decided to go back to liquids for today and kinda reset my gut. I asked my nurse if I could become MORE lactose intolerant and she said absolutely. So no dairy, whey, yogurt or even lactose free milk for me today. I'm FREAKIN STARVING. At least I'm getting my liquids in! I am BEYOND ready to move to puree stage. I can't until after Nov 29th meeting with surgeon. At least then I can get in chicken and fish for Protein and not rely so much on dairy products. This NOTHING but some form of dairy for almost a week was my downfall today. I will try at least ONE meal with Protein Drink tomorrow see how I feel. I'm terrified of losing what little hair I have left so I need that protein. As far as incisions, nothing has ever pained or hurt me. I walked my dogs daily. Yesterday I did 3 miles. Slower than normal but 3. Today I did a shorter one because (a) I'm back working and (b) I almost felt like I had low blood sugar from not eating. Nov 29th...HURRY!!

[TINK09 25]

@BabyFat23 I am having the same issue. I use to drink a case of Water within three weeks before my surgery but now I can't get anything down I don't care for water or anything else to drink at this point. I am pushing it down but it wants to come back up. I also have another issue I am having so much pain in my chest it is horrible I contacted the doctor today and they told me to come to the ER. I didn't go and I decided to wait until tomorrow to see how things go and if it's not better I will be at the ER.

[BunnyJean 123]

41 minutes ago, TINK09 said:

@BabyFat23 I am having the same issue. I use to drink a case of Water within three weeks before my surgery but now I can't get anything down I don't care for Water or anything else to drink at this point. I am pushing it down but it wants to come back up. I also have another issue I am having so much pain in my chest it is horrible I contacted the doctor today and they told me to come to the ER. I didn't go and I decided to wait until tomorrow to see how things go and if it's not better I will be at the ER.

You know I had that...really really bad pain in between my breasts. THAT'S where your new stomache is. We always think it's like below our ribs. I figured out that mine will what I call seize up if I am super hungry. Terrible awful pain. So that's why sometimes I make a yogurt with Protein Powder in it (like PB Protein powder) and thin it with a little water. Just to put something THICKER than LIQUID in it. That seems to do the trick. Like I wake up every morning with that pain cuz I'm starving. I can't wait for puree foods!!! Good luck but just be careful in case it's not your new tummy.

[Tina Meinkowsky 16]

On 10/3/2017 at 8:30 PM, emgem said:

November 7th in Texas! Best of luck to you!!

Had my first visit post op. I still have pain in back but she said it is gas and to walk, walk, walk. I am still take a small amt every 10 to 15 min. So far tolerating well. My stomach still spasms occasionally and when I'm drinking it burgled, so I take my time. Please be careful and listen to your Dr.

[confusedturtle3 246]

Scheduled for 11/28 started liquid diet on the 14th. So excited, its been a long journey.

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You’re almost there! Congrats [emoji1360]


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Amanda [emoji16]
HW 248 CW 241 SW ?
Surgery Date: 11/21/2017.
Goal weight 150’ish 🤞🏼

[msdemps 38]

You’re almost there! Congrats [emoji1360]


Have a great day!
Amanda [emoji16]
HW 248 CW 241 SW ?
Surgery Date: 11/21/2017.
Goal weight 150’ish 🤞🏼

Thanks. You too you're almost there. Hope all goes well.[emoji106]

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[confusedturtle3 246]

Thanks. You too you're almost there. Hope all goes well.

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Thank you


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Amanda
HW 248 CW 241 SW ?
Surgery Date: 11/21/2017.
Goal weight 150’ish 🤞🏼

[GoddessMoon 108]

I was originally scheduled for Dec 6th. I got moved up to Nov 30th. Best of luck to everyone!

[Megmeg 4]

Nov 6th Northern England UK

[Maryvsg87 164]

Guysssss I am super excited confirmed time for surgery Monday 7:30AM Arrival at 5:30AM. I'm happy!!!! 2 more days

[confusedturtle3 246]

Guysssss I am super excited confirmed time for surgery Monday 7:30AM Arrival at 5:30AM. I'm happy!!!! 2 more days

Congratulations!


Have a great day!
Amanda [emoji16]
HW 248 CW 241 SW ?
Surgery Date: 11/21/2017.
Goal weight 150’ish 🤞🏼

[MaxRuth110917 1]

Hello fellow sleevers. I had my surgery last week on Thursday 11-9-17. I'm in Colorado. I just got this Bariatric Pal app 2 days ago. How do you choose a photo and out your info at the bottom?

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[BabyFat23 209]

On 11/16/2017 at 7:01 PM, TINK09 said:

@BabyFat23 I am having the same issue. I use to drink a case of Water within three weeks before my surgery but now I can't get anything down I don't care for Water or anything else to drink at this point. I am pushing it down but it wants to come back up. I also have another issue I am having so much pain in my chest it is horrible I contacted the doctor today and they told me to come to the ER. I didn't go and I decided to wait until tomorrow to see how things go and if it's not better I will be at the ER.

How is everything?

[BabyFat23 209]

5 hours ago, Maryvsg87 said:

Guysssss I am super excited confirmed time for surgery Monday 7:30AM Arrival at 5:30AM. I'm happy!!!! 2 more days

It’s almost you time. I happy for you.