any one having a sleeve done in nov mine nov 1 I need a buddy to help me along on this journey

I just had mine done on the 19th! I’m one week out...

Hey all, I am 5 days post OP. Overall the procedure was really smooth. I didn't take any narcotics after the first day, and no pain meds at all since leaving the hospital. Gas pain was at a minimum, and I was up and walking around the same night. I was concerned by some of the stories I had read on here, but it seems like I received great care. I feel like I'm starting to get my appetite back but wont be able to progress to mushy food for another nine days. Just a bump in the road I guess. I started my pre OP diet on 11/5 @ 328 lbs, as of this morning I'm at 299, (309 on surgery day), so it's the first time being sub 300 in over a decade. I know this is just the beginning and I'm sure there will be more challenges ahead, but I wanted to put this out there for someone like myself that was just lurking and being intimidated by some of the bad experiences that some have posted.

3 hours ago, ekane17 said:

I just had mine done on the 19th! I’m one week out...

Congrats! I go for my Sleeve tomorrow at 1130am. #morethanready

On 11/25/2019 at 8:58 AM, november11 said:

November sleevers

Wow we got 7 new family members of the sleevers let's welcome @Ivy Rose @caligirl03 @kennabecca @planetabbi @Let The Change Begin@Raeerin @apppfgd @Blondenightmares

1. @kia h @ChangingSeasons @kennabecca@apppfgd
4. @mckrag14 @Shoppindiva02 @gwoodgm @Unclechaz@Kelly Sanchez (sleeve /surgery today)
5. @attymom1
6. @MeredithElaine@SheilaS
7. @MyNextSeason @Ivy Rose
8. @Mgalind9
10. @one
11. @TotallyPosh @november11 @Momofthree627 @RCompound
12. @Jas592 @JerseyNJ @Chris NH
13. @tracyluvjordan @sharonkk74@bigbusaryder @ALovely @Diver1284
15. @shawnmcdavid
18. @Chardonnay40 @HappyHikerGal @Sajt @planetabbi @ColoradoCanuck @tahoetwin
19. @candeegurl81 @melflirt01 @jusmarie27 @caligirl03
20. @Raeerin @EyeLove724 @Blondenightmares @JRT Mom
21. @pinkdreams87 @Delestere @Let The Change Begin
22. @OrguinDayciri
23. 
25. @Bill Sperry
27. @Heather246

@november11 how much have you lost so far? I see your starting weight and mine are pretty close. I'm going tomorrow at 1130am for my surgery.

1 hour ago, MourningTheLossOfBeer said:

Hey all, I am 5 days post OP. Overall the procedure was really smooth. I didn't take any narcotics after the first day, and no pain meds at all since leaving the hospital. Gas pain was at a minimum, and I was up and walking around the same night. I was concerned by some of the stories I had read on here, but it seems like I received great care. I feel like I'm starting to get my appetite back but wont be able to progress to mushy food for another nine days. Just a bump in the road I guess. I started my pre OP diet on 11/5 @ 328 lbs, as of this morning I'm at 299, (309 on surgery day), so it's the first time being sub 300 in over a decade. I know this is just the beginning and I'm sure there will be more challenges ahead, but I wanted to put this out there for someone like myself that was just lurking and being intimidated by some of the bad experiences that some have posted.

GOOD JOB … you gonna be a beast at this,,,,,,

2 minutes ago, Heather246 said:

@november11 how much have you lost so far? I see your starting weight and mine are pretty close. I'm going tomorrow at 1130am for my surgery.

I was 232 day of surgery and i'm 223 now and losing ..yeah!!! so 10 lbs in 2 weeeks

Just now, november11 said:

I was 232 day of surgery and i'm 223 now and losing ..yeah!!! so 10 lbs in 2 weeeks

Great job!!! Sounds like you are on your way!!! Looking like my surgery weight will be 238lbs. I have only lost 9 lbs on this two week preop diet ?

Looks like many people lose 15-20 lbs before surgery.... Not me, hopefully I will be 237 tomorrow for a grand total of 10 lbs preop.

@Heather246 good luck and God's speed on your recovery. Just follow to the T everything you were taught and you will be just fine .The most important thing I as soo glad I did was bring that little pillow. I put it under that biggest most painful incision and layed right on it on my side and slept very comfortable concidering.. if you are a side sleeper try it you will be surprised how it will feel better if you lay on it with a pillow..... keep in touch the next few days if you can....let me know how you made out.... Peace>>>>.

3 minutes ago, Heather246 said:

Great job!!! Sounds like you are on your way!!! Looking like my surgery weight will be 238lbs. I have only lost 9 lbs on this two week preop diet ?

Looks like many people lose 15-20 lbs before surgery.... Not me, hopefully I will be 237 tomorrow for a grand total of 10 lbs preop.

stop counting pounds and concentrate on following the instructions, drinking your water,drinking your protein ,walking ,and eating and chewing like a snail....and the pounds WILL come off in their own style ….

1 minute ago, november11 said:

stop counting pounds and concentrate on following the instructions, drinking your Water, drinking your Protein ,walking ,and eating and chewing like a snail....and the pounds WILL come off in their own style ….

Thank you. Those are all things I need to hear, today and probably in 2, 4, 6, 8 weeks and more. I have spent my whole life focusing on the pounds and should have been doing all those things you just said. Great support system, thank you again, and of course I'll keep you updated.

Just left my appointment for my first post op. I am 8days out and already lost 29pounds!!! Soooo excited and I’m on my next phase ...purée food?? nervous and excited at the same time

3 hours ago, Deseree5 said:

Just left my appointment for my first post op. I am 8days out and already lost 29pounds!!! Soooo excited and I’m on my next phase ...purée food?? nervous and excited at the same time

I started pureed today. Its like heaven lol

4 hours ago, november11 said:

GOOD JOB … you gonna be a beast at this,,,,,,

Thanks for the encouragement ?

On 11/26/2019 at 13:22, november11 said:

stop counting pounds and concentrate on following the instructions, drinking your Water, drinking your Protein ,walking ,and eating and chewing like a snail....and the pounds WILL come off in their own style ….

You got this ??

Has anyone’s surgeon mentioned that they don’t want them to drink protein shakes? Especially the premade shakes. Just wondering because I had someone mention to me that her surgeon does not want them to drink protein.