Anyone out there had a sleeve?
Hi there Adrienne, I had a sleeve on 3rd jan 2014, so am 7 weeks post op, and must say it's the best thing I have done and wish I had done it sooner!!!!
I had my op on the Friday and came home on Monday. I had very little - infact hardly any pain post op, and never had any wind pain!!! I was on fluids only for the first 4 weeks - slim fast milkshakes and build up soups, and thin fluids ie. NAS squash, tea. The worst part of this was the craving to "chew" something - nearly chewed hubby's arm off one night!!!! Hehehe. I am now on 'soft' food, so as long as I can chew it into a 'mush' in my mouth I am ok. Still having a job to get enough fluids in during the day - but to be honest I have never been good at that even pre op!!! I guess this doesn't help with my bowels - only tending to open my bowels once a week, but I don't feel constipated!!!! (Sorry too much information,!!!!!)
I drove at about 3 1/2 weeks after checking with my insurance company, but only did short local journeys to start with.
Haven't had any info on alcohol, but might find out as we are due to go away next weekend, and would like to have a taste of cherry brandy - although I don't drink much or very often as hubby is tea total, but would be nice to have a small taste!!!!
I hope this helps, just remember everyone's journey is different, and i realise I have been very lucky so far compared to other people regarding pain ect, but although the scales are showing weight loss it is slower than some people, but I am noticing clothes are getting looser on me, so it is going the right way - and after all, the weight didn't go on in a few weeks, so I know it won't be gone in a few weeks!!!!!
Any further questions don't hesitate to ask x
Love sal xxx