April Sleevers

[girlaccountant 54]

On 04/26/2019 at 12:10, Jessica88 said:

3 days post op! How is everyones recovery journey? Have a little discomfort when eating but I think thats normal at this stage. Worried about how little Water I am drinking, sipping all day but hardly getting more than 2 glasses. Should I be concerned?

My surgeon encouraged me to drink as much as I could, but said the first week or 2 that’s really normal. Our stomach tissue is very swollen after surgery. Less than 20 oz will lead to quick dehydration. I just was home watching tv the first week. So every time a commercial came on I would make myself sip. Set a timer if you have to. It does get easier each day, the first few are the roughest. You’ve got this!! I’m finally to purées and it feels like heaven after liquid for so long. Hang in there!

[Jessica88 6]

Thank you @girlaccountant thats really reassuring to know 😃as I know how important Water is to recovery! thats a great idea on the advert breaks - will try that method out! Yay - enjoy those purees!! I am keeping motivated knowing that it is only upwards from here

[naiad 51]

How many steps is everyone getting? I’m post up day 3 and hitting about 3000 but I’m worried that’s not enough? I keep up every hours and walk around.

[EileenElizabeth 1]

I just had surgery on Monday, April 22nd!

[Vivian1023 19]

I just had surgery on Monday, April 22nd!

Me too! How r u doing so far?

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[Terrapin 21]

4 hours ago, Jessica88 said:

3 days post op! How is everyones recovery journey? Have a little discomfort when eating but I think thats normal at this stage. Worried about how little Water I am drinking, sipping all day but hardly getting more than 2 glasses. Should I be concerned?

The Fluid intake seems to be the hardest. I am essentially doing the fluid challenge I had to do at the hospital 1/2 cup (4oz) an hour. It is hard but it has gotten a little easier with consistency. You can do this, just keep the bottle, cup, etc in your hand and remember 3 sips every 15 minutes should do the trick

[OhMyGracious! 26]

On 04/26/2019 at 12:40, naiad said:

How many steps is everyone getting? I’m post up day 3 and hitting about 3000 but I’m worried that’s not enough? I keep up every hours and walk around.

I had surgery 4/15. For the first few days, after laps at the hospital, I only got about 1800-2000 steps a day. It was a week out before I hit 3000, and now I’m over 5000 steps. I’m actually dedicating 2x’s a day to walk my block outside- which is 1/2 mile. My doctor expects 2 mile walks by 6 weeks out. Sounds like your doing fabulous.

[naiad 51]

On 04/27/2019 at 09:07, OhMyGracious! said:

I had surgery 4/15. For the first few days, after laps at the hospital, I only got about 1800-2000 steps a day. It was a week out before I hit 3000, and now I’m over 5000 steps. I’m actually dedicating 2x’s a day to walk my block outside- which is 1/2 mile. My doctor expects 2 mile walks by 6 weeks out. Sounds like your doing fabulous.

Thank you for the response! I didn’t ask or get any direction about it except do as much as you can! Pretty vague. :) I’ll keep it up and add more each day.

[Jessica88 6]

Yeah there seems to be a little difference in aftercare advice in the UK compared to the US stories, so its been really great hearing what aftercare advice you have been given and I've tried to implement it too, as no mention of number of steps but advice to start walking. Same advice, just a little less specific I guess on certain measurements.

I saw this article today about someone that had a sleeve done and it made me feel motivated so thought I would share incase anyone else needs a little pick me up : https://www.upworthy.com/this-woman-is-brutally-honest-about-what-it-looks-like-to-lose-100-plus-pounds-twice?c=aah&fbclid=IwAR3p5X6NnMwJGoL809ecPZ0epFAp1qoxI-wIlCanDyIOt-d-xfZckL2qY-U

[Beatsalad 13]

Got my sleeve Monday, first day of stage 2.

[crigney21 58]

Has anyone else had issues with diarrhea? I can’t keep anything in my body longer than a couple hours. 80% of the day I feel fine, but after I eat I get cramps and diarrhea. It’s not dumping, no rapid heart rate or sweating. But I feel like I have the flu.

[Vivian1023 19]

Has anyone else had issues with diarrhea? I can’t keep anything in my body longer than a couple hours. 80% of the day I feel fine, but after I eat I get cramps and diarrhea. It’s not dumping, no rapid heart rate or sweating. But I feel like I have the flu.

Yes I had surgery on 22nd and yesterday and today I have diarrhea...it sucks. As soon as I get some Protein Shake down I'm off to the bathroom

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[Frustr8 7,886]

You guys are lucky in a way, I tend towards Constipation. I would check and make sure you haven't developed a lactose intolerance or to one of the other ingredients. It really happens frequently, and that is one of your body's defense mechanisms, rush the offending item down the gastric pathway and OUT!

[AngieBear 2,525]

I had my surgery on Thursday and came home yesterday. The nausea is going away, which is making getting my Water in easier, we went on a little walk , which was lovely. Fingers crossed that this improvement continues.

[mrblond 56]

Had mine on 4/23. Sofar so good. my only issues is the pressure after drinking. The pain is not bad, its more of a dull unpleasant feeling. I am very happy I am not running into alot of the issues others seem to be having with the nausaua or Constipation. I am getting down more then enough Water between water, tea and Soup.

I also find I feel better when up and walking then when sitting.

One question, do your surgeons forbid you from having any pain relief other then acetaminophen ? I know all the programs are different and I am wondering if mine is overly cautious or not