Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

I was sleeved Tuesday the 17th I'm 5 days post op. I'm curious about what people starting pureeing and eating at this stage?!?!?

Does anyone live close enough to drive to TJ for surgery? I'm in Phoenix and wondered if that was a do able option rather than flying to San Diego and not have to pay for my hubby to fly too.

THIS IS JUST A WARNING. Over a year ago I had sleeve plication surgery with Dr Rod in Mexico. I had bleeding problems from the start. I puked blood for 12 hours. The staff at the hospital and the doctors were informed several times and their attatude changed dramatically from being nice to a not give a dam. They told me I was not pukeing blood many times as I showed them the blood in cups. I went home and from day one I felt like I had no restriction. They just kept fluffing me off when I contacted them. After the period of time to get on solid foods,, it was clear there was no restriction. I went to a specialist in canada and they did a barium set of exrays in canada …

What are some changes you have been thinking of, maybe obsessing over, that'll only make a difference, if you DO them?

I'm getting sleeved on 7/23 at St. mary's Medical Center in Hobart (Healthy 4 Life). Anyone else??

If you had surgery with Dr. Nick and/or at Forest Park Medical Center, I have a couple of questions: 1.) How long did you stay in the hospital? 2.) Did someone have to bring you your stuff after you went to a room? The paperwork I got said I wouldn't be assigned a room until after recovery and there was no place safe to store personal stuff until a room was assigned. 3.) Did you have an external drain? If so, when was it removed? 4.) What was given to you for pain when you went home? I cannot think of anything else, but if you have anything thoughts you think might be useful to me, I welcome those comments too. If all works out with work, I have a date. May 29…

Hi is anyone out there getting sleeved July 31 in Tijuana, Mexico

I'm nine days post op and I got the ok to exercise but I went for a walk today and just didn't have the energy to stay out to long. I am no where close to getting in 60g of protein in, is it because I haven't done much and have to work my way up slowly? Not sure what to do but I'm sick of sitting around all weekend and doing nothing.

September 11th! I am both excited and nervous. I can not wait to start this next Chapter in my life Sent from my SCH-I800 using VST

Hey Sleevers, I live in Bakersfield, but had my surgery in Santa Barbara, CA. Did anyone else?

Hi all. I am a type 1.5 diabetic, which means adult onset type 1. I was diagnosed in1995 and have been on the pump since 2005. I am a brittle diabetic, highs and lows. Surgery date is August 20th. . My question is about basal settings. When should I start changing them. I do not have a pre op diet but need to concentrate on reducing carbs, protein first, small bites, well chewd, no drink with meals, etc. and afterwards, of course I will need little insulin, eating so little. But basals are continuous. I do not want to go back to shots. Maybe I should ask my endo for an insulin pen instead, at least for the first yew weeks. Hmmmm. Lots to think about.

Hi all - I had surgery June 13 and the weight flew off. It came off so fast I felt like a rockstar! However, at four weeks my stall began and I haven't lost much of anything since then. I'm back on regular foods and not doing a good job on my Protein drinks (loved them before and holy cow they taste awful now...including the kind that allegedly have no taste). What kinds of foods were you all eating to get you past this terrible hurdle? It's so depressing - I am so hoping for 100 pounds by 4 or 5 months, but at this rate, I definitely won't hit it. Help...

My name is Niki, i am getting my surgery on September 5th. I know a lot of people who have had wls, but only 1 who has had the sleeve, and she just did 2 days ago ) And although everyone seems to support my decision to have wls, I dont feel like very many of my friends understand what I am going through. About me: I am 32 Happily married for 12 years 2 kids Live in Washington Looking for support

Hi fellow Dr. Kim patients! How is everyone doing? My surgery is scheduled for August 7th. Almost there!

Hey I was wondering lately I have been hearing a lot about this isagenix program around my fb friend. I was wondering has any sleevers tried this?? I am just over 9 weeks out and have been on a stall just shy 7.5 weeks. It's so frustrating to me I mix my exersise up all the time, drink all my water and get in on average 55 g of protein a day. Just getting frustrated. All the info I have found about doing this after baratric surgery says it is good but they are mainly talking bypass or banding nothing on the sleeve. If anyone has tried this program please let me know what u thought of it. Thank.

there are so many people in august - I have lost track. Anyone going to be there Aug 2-Aug 7th?

Next month will be my one year surgiversary. So I'm wondering what you guys have done or plan to do for yours. My current plan is to go to the boardwalk, ride all the rides I couldn't fit on before all while wearing my new bikini. Unless it's too cold or I can't afford to.

Before I go in, has anyone ever gotten results for something over the phone? I am usually told to come in for results because its against HIPPA* policy, okay I get that, but yet in the past I have either gotten a letter and at least one time been told over the phone. Anywho.. My surgeons assistant was suppose to call me today to let me know if my H Pylori was cleared or not. She reassured me that she would, but I decided to call and see since I hadnt heard. Well, she left for the day the time I called (earlier than her normal leave time.) My surgery is scheduled for the 30th. My PCP new of my H pylori since June, but didnt give me anything to treat it. She made it see…

Hello everyone, my name is Cecilia, and I'm getting sleeved tomorrow !!! Lol I'm so scared ! I'm 19 I'm 5'3 215lbs, I'm very concerned about the chest pain from the gas and also the excess skin? Do teens heal better ?

Blondeej gave me an idea when she started the new thread for those of us in a stall. How about one of us starts a new thread each month as a cental locale for us all to hang out and chat? We could title it like I did this one, June Sleever's - July. Next month will be June Sleever's - August and so on. That way, it will keep one thread from becoming too long. So, how is everyone doing and what's going on in your world? I am finally feeling "normal" with the exception that I can no longer stuff my face with a ton of food. I've had a lot of issues with pain but that has now resolved so I am looking forward to starting an exercise regime....at least a cardio one. I'…

I'm almost three weeks out and I am still not hungry. At all. At first I was happy about that, but now I'm miserable. I hate having to force myself to eat and drink. If I wanted to I could probably go days without eating or drinking anything with no problem, but I know that's not good so obviously I force myself to stay hydrated and fed. It's just annoying and it's starting to piss me off. Anyone else going through this?

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It's time to start a six week pre op phase 1 low carb diet before surgery. I need to start by Monday. My daughter just had a planned major back surgery today and is in the hospital. I am home with the others. Wife is at hospital. I am having a difficult time this week making better food choices in light of this. A tight summer budget does not help either. Need some insight on where to start and some support. Thanks in advance, Chad

Surgery May 15th...any sleeve sisters???

omg! I was a small 22 large 20 when I went into the hospital almost two weeks ago and I just put on two different pairs of bottoms that were an 18! I haven't been this small since before having kids. It's so hard to believe that just 3 months ago I was a size 24. I do not see any difference in me other than I look like I have a chicken neck LOL but the clothes tell it all don't they! For anyone else who really hasn't lost much weight since surgery measure yourself! I have only lost three pounds since leaving the hospial but I am getting smaller for sure!

Hi there. I am 8 1/2 weeks post op. My weight loss has slowed, but that doesn't bother me as much as this stall that I have been in for a week. My weight has not moved. 201.4 for 7 days. I am bothered because I have not cheated once since I started this journey. I follow all the rules. Plus, I am only two pounds from my first big goal, which is to be under 200 lbs. I am so discouraged and don't know what to do to break this stall. Any suggestions????

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Would love to hear how all of the other may sleevers are progressing!!! I was sleeves may 1st and I'm down 21 pounds. I think I'm in a stall but that was to be expected . Your turn

Wasanyone on thisblog diagnosed with a hiatal hernia that needed surgery before thatcould get the sleeve done? If so what were the results?

I had to get out of bed for a bit. After laying around in the hospital bed the last few days my back is just killing me. Anyone else restricted from using a CPAP while healing? It is making quality sleep a challenge this week.

Does anyone feel hot almost like a hot flash after eating ? If so does anyone know if this is normal or am I doing something wrong? My surgery was Nov 2011 so I am on regular foods .

Hey everyone! I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself! I was sleeved July 3rd and everything has been going great! I'm on soft foods now and down 26 lbs. The only concern I have is that things are going to well. I've been tolerating everything I have tried so far and it makes me worried that not enough stomach was taken or that I won't be successful at this. Don't get me wrong... I'm grateful that things are going well, just nervous too! Any input would be appreciated!

Just scheduled today and realized how much i have to do in just four short weeks.Passports, plane tickets, make arrangements for my kids, pack, stock the kitchen.Hopefully this will keep me busy until departure time im beyond anxious and excited.

Okay, there is Groupon deal for Freedom Bras 3/26$ - but I usually need ALOT of support. BUT would love a bra that could be worn in evenings, yoga, etc. - maybe even under a swimtop. Anyone tried these bras? ANYONE who has lost a bit of, er, oomph in that particular area? Anyone who goes "mine are still perky" gets the evil eye...

I am a newbie and getting my ducks in a row to try for insurance approval! Any advice from a BCBS of Alabama insured? I am scheduled to see Dr. Schmitt at St. Vincents East in Birmingham. Anyone out there had Dr. Schmitt? Chime in with advice and recommendations!

I'm about 6'3" 325lbs. my goal weight is to be between about 210 and 220. Im scheduled for a sleeve august 7. I might be putting the cart before the horse but I'm kinda concerned about being able to maintain my weight around 215ish. I still want to have a little meat on my bones. I weight train and everything like that but I'm just curious if it's somewhat easy to maintain your weight if you try to once your about a year or so in??

So went to see ny doctor for the last checkup before surgery and he told me I lost 6 pounds he ask me what I do I told him Zumba he smile and told me to keep doing it !!! So I got 3 weeks to keep excersise before my big day .(Aug 6) Thinking how would I look next summer

Good Morning Everyone, Well today is my 63rd Birthday I now weigh what I did when I was 28 195 what a miracle!!!! its been a long journey in 25 words banded Feb 08 erosion Nov 09 out then no surg help to lose weight till I was Sleeved 12 12 11 beginning weight at the beginning of my journey 278. I feel younger then I did when I was 30...haaaaa tell my body that just kidding. It has been slow for me but I have a bad heart 2 knee replacements and now getting a pain box put in for nerve pain haven't been able to walk right in almost 18 mo. seeing the dr. on Monday for that issue. I live in a Southwest Sub of Chicago any one close would love to become your sleeve …

Ok, I am still on liquids for another week but I went to my fist dr appointment today. I saw the nutritionist and she explained how to start on pureed foods then soft foods. I am not sure how this is going to go. The thought of meat being in puree form makes me want to throw up and i'm supposed to eat protiens first then fruits and veggies then starches. How do I know when to switch? I know I am going to feel full fast so if I eat my protien that I can stand and I am full all the time is that ok? Any help would be appreciated I am nervous about all this and didn't want to be a pain in the nutritionists ass even though I know she wouldn't say anything.

I got home from hospital about 2:30 this afternoon. Feeling ok, but battling nausea really bad. Any good suggestions?? Clears for the rest of the week then I can go onto purred fog 3-4 weeks after. It's all so surreal! The dr said my band looked fine but obviously my body was rejecting it and the sleeve is beautiful. Pictures looked really cool!!

I feel like Violet Beauregarde from Willy Wonka. I feel like I am blowing up. As I was cooking my dinner tonight (broiled fish), I noticed a carton of fresh raspberries on the counter. Without thinking, I just began popping them in, one by one. They went down so well, I didn't even realize what I was doing. I honestly completely forgot that I had 85% of my stomach removed 6 weeks ago! I had about 8 one right after another, before I realized what was going on! I stopped, still feeling fine, and ate my fish because I needed my Protein and didn't think a dozen berries would make a difference. Um, WRONG. I got about halfway through my 2 oz piece of fish which I never have …

I was suppose to be sleeved 7/16 but came down with a HORRIBLE sinus infection, ear infection and pink eye ( good times- ha!). They said they could get me scheduled for 7/24 but honestly I still am dealing with this sinus crap. My surgeon is not available again until August 13th so that will be my date. Oh don't think you July sleevers are getting rid of me though. I love this forum and am still hanging around on here. LOL! I hope you are all doing GREAT!!!! Amy

Feeling like a hungry hungry hippo today...once the feeling of fullness goes away I wanna eat something. Already "cheated" with some ice cream so im not gonna use up anymore calories today...gotta save it to pack on the protein...as it is I think I may have to go exercise at the pool to burn some. Just thought I was done with the munchies and eating out of boredom...boo,

I wanted to introduce myself - My name is Amy and I am 33 years old. I am married to a wonderful man and have been for 12 years. We have two great boys who are 5 and 7 years old. I am a labor and delivery nurse and I truly do LOVE my job. Nothing like being a part of the miracle of birth, it is such an privilege to be able to be there for the families! I have currently have the lapband unfilled inside of me. I had surgery to have to placed in Sept of 2011 so not quite a year. I had the surgery and was very hopefully it would be the tool I needed to get my weight off. It went okay for the first few months but after that nothing but problems with pain and not getting rest…

i am nearly two weeks out from having surgery and I'm so incredibly unhappy!! I'll be the first to say I was one of the ones who scoffed at the posts where people seemed unhappy....surely this wouldn't happen to me! Surely I would be in the more populus group of those thrilled with surgery. I am on e the smaller side when it comes to bariatric patients so I thought I'd recover easily and would be on my way to skinnyville.....ummmm no... After surgery pain was excruciating...I mean I have dealt with pain in my life....but this is a new level. The pain management people came in time and again asking me on a scale of one to ten and my answer was always the same 10+++++. T…

Today at lunch, without a thought in my head or a care in the world, I snarfled down the remainder of my daughter's McDonald's fries. I was watching her play and not thinking at all. When I reached for another fry and found the box empty, I literally bonked myself in the head in the middle of the restaurant! ARGH! I didn't slime (shocking!) but that was at 12:30 pm today and I am still feeling the discomfort 8 hours later. Had half a protein shake for dinner and will be back to liquids tomorrow to calm my poor little sleeve down. Just thought I'd share that complete DOH! moment with y'all for a bit of accountability. Old habits lie in wait for when we aren't paying atte…

Just met with the Cardiologist to get surgical clearance. He did an EKG, Echocardiogram, & Treadmill stress test. I'm 36 & fairly healthy with the exception of Obesity. When he was reviewing my test results with me he said, "not bad for a fat girl." What?! I'm glad I'm not the super sensitive type or that would have really hurt my feelings. I just let it go & thought how thankful I am that I will not be getting rude comments like that much longer. October 23 can't get here soon enough!

First of all, I had my one week appointment today. Doc says I look good and I'm getting enough protien but I need to work on my water intake more. Getting the drain removed was really gross and painful but its over now. The embarassing part was launching off the exam table and throwing up in the trash bin with my doc holding my hair. What a caring dr! He thinks it was a bit early to take my drain out but he wont be there next week so he did it. He just wanted to make sure I called him if I felt at all off in any way. Now for the greatest part; my nails are freaking awsome! It looks like I have fake ones put on without all the money and getting them filled every tw…

Well, as much as it scard me I am done and home! It hurts a lot worse than I thought it would; Maybe because of the hernia repair. My drain is annoying but will only be in for a week. I had morphine after surgery and it did nothing at all so it was 16 hours of hell before they realized to switch me to dilodid which worked like a charm. I am now on the liquid lortab. I am going to open a new thread about it I think because everyone needs to be prepared for the night terrors from this medication! I woke up in the middle of the night sweating and seeing double and halucinating for about 2 minutes! After that I realized when it was happening so it didn't freak me out. …

Ive heard this a hundred times this week. I notice the grey bags under my eyes that I don't usually have. I notice I'm tired. I'm 3 weeks post op. sleeve, gallbladder and 2 hernias. No proper BM since surgery, mostly diahrea (sorry) I have a massive seroma over one of my hernia repairs (200mL or almost a cup drained last week and back again now) I make Protein a priority. I take multi chewable x2 I take Calcium. I don't yet take B12 or Iron. Appt with NUT tomorrow. Do I ask for bloods? Is this just normal, to be so tired, pale, bags? Any advice or ideas appreciated.