Just was approved! Can't wait!

Any May sleevers want to support each other??

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I just showered and took off the glue from my incisions. There's no fabric, as a thought, just glue. I decided to let water run on them for a few minutes, then let soap sit for a few minutes and they came right off. Not necessarily one strip for each incision, the bigger ones came off in pieces. I've been putting this off because I was afraid I would somehow open the wounds. Nope. No problem. Two weeks post op.

12 hours ago, Doha said:

I had my surgery on the 13th May. I’m home and on clear broth and Protein. This is a lot harder mentally than I anticipated. I am hoping joining this support group will give me a more positive outlook.

You are among friends! I can tell you firsthand that you are going to be amazing and you are going to have incredible results. My best friend was sleeved year and a half ago and she lost 100 pounds. My husband was sleeved 5 weeks ago and has already lost 54 pounds. Besides the weight-loss my husband has had so many wonderful successes… He’s no longer in pain 24 hours a day seven days a week, we don’t have to park in a handicapped spot at church anymore, he can walk reasonable distances without being breathless, etc. Everyone, of course, has a different experience. While my husband had absolutely no complications whatsoever I was in the hospital for two days because I couldn’t keep down the teeniest sip of water without vomiting. Now that I’m home and resting I feel so much more human. I just had my very first “meal” of strained 98% fat free cream of broccoli soup. It was soooo good!! Cheers friend!

4 hours ago, curvylady said:

Hey Justin, my surgery date was the 14th too. It was also my very first surgery. I have an outrageous Headache but for the most part am having bearable pain. Anyone else dealing with headaches post surgery?

Hi I was sleeved 2/5 and had migraine. My surgeon said headaches extremely common due to lack of sugar and food. When I was allowed something other than water I had apple juice and coffee as I am a morning coffee drinker and knew missing my caffeine hit was contributing to migraine. These helped take the edge off migraine, but it only really got better when I was given IV Dynastat. After that I was great and ready to go home on day 4 post op and have not even needed a paracetamol since.

Surgery Date was 5/14.
SW: 372
Weight before surgery: 358

Three days post op and I feel nasty, but getting better everyday.

How are you doing with the walking?? I live in NJ and just my luck the next 10 days are almost all rain... so getting steps in are really hard for me plus I have felt out of it... Just had a break in the weather so I took advantage of it want did a 23 minute walk.

Sleeved on 5/14... this is my first ever surgery so I am really not sure how well I am doing, although I still have pain, but not excruciating just uncomfortable.... I’m hoping this subsides within a few more days as I adjust and heal!

The pain got worse for me once I was home from the hospital...experiencing pain is normal. For me, the worst paint was at the incision sites and using my stomach muscles. I’m two weeks out, today and I can tell you it gets better!


HW 289
SW 262
CW ? (5/14= 248lbs)

VSG 5/2/18 [emoji92]
Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

6 hours ago, AllyJonesVSG said:

I was 5/15. Yesterday I was hating life and wondering if I'd made a horrible mistake but today I'm feeling somewhat better. I am just ready to go home - I traveled for surgery and want to be in my own bed!

AllyJonesVSG, once you get into your own bed you will feel 1000% better than you do now. Getting some quality rest will absolutely do you a world of good. I feel very fortunate that my husband and BFF are guiding me every step of the way as they have been through this stage already. My bit of advice for today...take it slow and gentle, you are healing and take any medications you have one pill at a time. Learned this the hard way this morning. A huge swing of water and 4 pills taken at one time do not mix. We are all here to support you!!

2 hours ago, jules1 said:

Hi I was sleeved 2/5 and had Migraine. My surgeon said headaches extremely common due to lack of sugar and food. When I was allowed something other than Water I had apple juice and coffee as I am a morning coffee drinker and knew missing my caffeine hit was contributing to migraine. These helped take the edge off migraine, but it only really got better when I was given IV Dynastat. After that I was great and ready to go home on day 4 post op and have not even needed a paracetamol since.

That makes complete sense. My nurse also told me that my hormone levels could be off because my medications were slightly changed while I was in the hospital (48 hours). Another reason for headaches could be dehydration and as you mentioned lack of food. Hope you are still feeling well.

11 hours ago, Doha said:

Thank you, I can see that you are doing well. I feel different everyday. Yesterday I felt very positive and today I feel the total opposite. How are your moods?

It's totally normal to have some highs and lows in the days post surgery, your body has been through a lot and your hormones go out of whack. Most people have a few episodes of "OMG what have I done to myself???" and it's totally fine to have a good cry if you need. You'll likely find you feel physically better every day and that will help get your emotions back in order.

6 hours ago, curvylady said:

Hey Justin, my surgery date was the 14th too. It was also my very first surgery. I have an outrageous Headache but for the most part am having bearable pain. Anyone else dealing with headaches post surgery?

My Head was fine post op (butI had already phased out caffeine the previous month). I got hit with a nasty headache on my fourth day in hospital, but I am pretty certain it was because I ate some of the soups they gave me the previous afternoon and evening (which I had originally been told were made with "real stock" but was later told they were "reconstituted soups" hence lots of MSG/hidden MSG which gives me headaches) At that point I couldn't have ANY of the hospital food (optifast has aspartame which I also can't have) so my protein water was all I could have. At that point I made the decision I was discharging myself that afternoon instead of the next morning when my surgeon wanted me to. Had had enough, and wanted home, quiet, my own bed without buzzers going all night, and actual REAL soup I could safely eat.

7 hours ago, AllyJonesVSG said:

I have a terrible Headache too but I figure mine is caffeine withdrawal.

Hi, I had my surgery on 5/11...Sugar Free popsicles are my best friend and for some reason helped with headaches. Youll be ok. Hang in there...

4 hours ago, HopefullXOXOXO said:

I just showered and took off the glue from my incisions. There's no fabric, as a thought, just glue. I decided to let Water run on them for a few minutes, then let soap sit for a few minutes and they came right off. Not necessarily one strip for each incision, the bigger ones came off in pieces. I've been putting this off because I was afraid I would somehow open the wounds. Nope. No problem. Two weeks post op.

I was told by my nurse not to mess with the incisions and make sure the glue stays long as possible as the glue has an antibiotic in that help with healing and scarring. How many days are you out now and how are your incisions?

May 25th.. one week away from the losers bench

I was sleeved on May 1st. I feel great!

1 hour ago, sleevedAndRelieved said:

May 25th.. one week away from the losers bench

not long to wait now! I hope you are traveling ok on whatever pre-op diet your surgeon set.

The pre op diet was the worst!! Now at the clear liquid stage it’s not quite as bad. Sugar free popsicles and broth I can do for a week. I am having having a difficult time getting in all my protein and water so I’m working on that now.