Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

Hello everyone! So I’m on my 3rd week post op, and am curious to know everyone’s different full feeling signs? I want to be aware of any full sign before I’m full. So any help is greatly appreciated ?

Surgery was 12/16/19 I have been on liquid diet 2 weeks prior to date as well. Protein shakes and water been maintaining along with some broth has been holding me up. Lately been craving for some other healthy ideas I have had no troubles as far as holding things down and complications from surgery. So far I am down 31 lbs I started this journey at 408.7 yesterday I checked in at 377.2 so I am staying focused just thought I would reach out to others for some ideas thank you

I am just over six months post gastric sleeve. I am wondering whether anyone had noticed that since having a VSG whether: 1). Their periods have got noticeably/considerably lighter; and 2). Whether anyone has also noticed their cycles speeding up. My cycle used to be around 26/27 days in length but is now around 23/24 days in length since I had the weight loss surgery. I have also noticed that my periods are much lighter. My cycles have always been very regular. I had a VSG to lose weight so that I can have IVF as I have Endometriosis. Hence why I am concerned about changes in cycle as I am worried it could be adversely affecting my fertility even more…

So it’s been hard for me not to eat too fast but I decided to start eating Greek yogurt, peanut butter and mashed potatoes.. I get a little discomfort but I thibk it has to do with eating fast not so much that I am not ready. What has been hard is getting my water and protein in... today was my best day so far, I had about 8oz of water and maybe 32grams of protein I’m still scared of masturbaton but I’m gonna try maybe in a few more days I’ll update.. babe wanted to today but told me we should wait still he’s worried I’ll tense up when I’m about to orgasm and pop a stitch or something lol tmi but that’s my update Any feedback or suggestions to any of this post is a…

Sorry. I have flu, i dont know what will make me feel better. I feel like i want to throw up, i had 2 lose bowls and thats not normal. Im seeing the doctor for 2nd time on the 31st. Thanks

Hiiiiii guysssss!!!!! Had a happy moment today! I weight for the first time since surgery. I’m down 20lbs from my beginning weight. Beginning weight: 265 day of surgery: 252 current: 245 That was the scale victory. I could've cried. ?? But I was sitting down speaking with someone, and I comfortably crossed my legs!!! BLEW MY MIND. It’s always been uncomfortable, but I’ve done it out of habit and to be “lady like”. Wow guys. Just wow.

Help. When do you stop being so cold after surgery. Please let me know. I hot being hot but cold is hard.

I have a leak. I would like to know how other people deal with this problem. Being on TPN is so hard. I’ve been on TPN for 4 weeks now. I would like to know the average time most people have to be on TPN? I would love some responses.

Hello. Im new to the group. Im 4 days away from surgery and im starting to get cold feet. I lost almost 30lbs and i keep thinking to myself i did that i can do the rest without surgery. I did my research and i know what I'm about to do is life changing and that's the scary part. Im on my 2 wk preop(during the holidays mind you) and i already see how different my social life will be?

Hi im going out to dinner for families bday. Did they give anyone a hard time eating off the childrens menu

Greetings! I’m just shy of two weeks post-op (VSG @ Mayo Clinic) and per their nutrition guide I’ve introduced low-fat creamy soup into my diet. Not gonna lie, it’s a very welcome change since the first week. As of today, I’m able eat about 3/4 of a coffee cup (I’m guessing volumewise it’s a little under a cup). Overall, I feel fine after eating it (i.e. - no “stuck food” feeling or anything). Should I be able to intake/handle that much at this point in my recovery? It seems like more than I should be able to, but I imagined I’d feel gross if that was the case. Thanks, All!

Anyone know where I can go to get this measured properly. I’ve tried my gym and my dr office and neither have that special scale.

Curious if anyone has experienced left shoulder pain post op? Most of the time no pain at all, but sometimes I get this dull pain right on my left shoulder that lingers for several minutes. No numbness or tingling, nor is my heart feeling weird. And I haven't done anything extreme with left arm either. Is this a common thing if I miss on some nutrients or something?

Has anyone eaten spinach after their sleeve?

Good morning this question is for the ladies I'm 5 weeks post op is it ok for me to take midol ..im in so much pain

It's been 2wks since my surgery, so my dietician started me of soft foods today and for next 2.5mos. I soft scrambled an egg for lunch. Added just a touch of lowrys and black pepper. It was so good I got it down in less than 10min. Had that with a stick of mozz string cheese. Felt okay afterward too. Dinner I had 2.5oz of teriyaki flavored soft chicken and 4 wheat thins. I feel a little discomfort, likely the wheat thins. Swore I chewed them pretty well. I'd really like to scramble 2 eggs for breakfast tomorrow, and eat what I can. I just want to be really mindful of meal weight or volume so I don't exceed what's allowed, and stretch my stomach.

Hi I'm new on here. I see my dr January 27th for my consultation its my first time. I'm ready but a little bit nervous too.

Just a question to anyone who has had a drink post op(i haven't) but with my birthday and new years eve approaching id like to know how long pre op did u wait and how'd you feel

Tuesday was my 6 week mark. The weight is coming off slowly and I am so happy with the progress. I’m working out but not overly ambitious. I’m having trouble with my energy level. I tire very easily. I want to nap most days by noon. I am so exhausted by the end of the day, it’s hard to move. I’m also weak. My body is hypersensitive right now to pain. It’s making me insane. I had 4 immunizations on Tuesday. The arm with the flu and tetanus woke me up with pain. The muscles tightened all the way to my neck. Just ridiculous. im getting 50 grams of protein a day. I’m only consuming protein drinks and water at this point. I had a dairy issue last week which left me …

I am 4 weeks post op and curious about foods that some of you can no longer tolerate. I have found that most dairy and pasta makes me regurgitate about 20 minutes after eating. Should I expect this long term ?

i know there is a lot of answers through out this forum but i wanted to hear from you guys what you are doing for your snacks. i do a shake for breakfast and lunch and usually chicken or ground turkey for dinner, but in between those meals, ive only really been doing a string cheese here or there. sometimes a yogurt. i just wanted some new and fresh ideas if anyone could offer some suggestions. thanks!

Is anyone else struggling with this 6wk no sex rule?... if so what are you doing to get it off your mind?

Are any gastric sleeve people taking probiotics?

I’m 1 week out of gastric sleeve surgery and would like to know what you all are eating because I need food I feel like my body is craving food

Wishing all a happy Chanukah and a happy New Year. My NSV was being able to get down on the floor and play the traditional dreidel game with my kids.

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Is anyone on an extended release pain killer like morphine?....if so when were you able to take it again?

I am 7 weeks post op gastric sleeve I have only lost 20lbs I can eat about 3oz at a time also i can eat anything nothing bothers my new stomach is this normal to eat this much At a time I also feel like I should have lost more a this point

Does anyone know if I can take my anxiety meds?

Left side discomfort in stomach only when sitting month after sleeve keeps feeling like i need to burp or pass gas but it only cones out a little .....help lol

I am having bad heartburn with pretty much everything I eat. Foods that coat my stomach (cottage cheese, pudding, mashed potatos) are about the only things that don't cause it. Will this get better? I hope so. I had the sleeve done. I am also having problems swallowing my medicine that has to be split in half. I tried crushing them but they tasted terrible even when mixed with food. Is this normal? Should I call my surgeon? It seems to be getting worse. Otherwise I do not regret having this done. I have lost 50 pounds and feel so much better. The knee pain and general body aches are almost gone and my energy levels are getting better!

I'm 12 days post op and today I'm having stomach pain and diarrhea i also had a burning sensation through my body....I'm still on liquids so idk what can be going on I'm a little scared right now

First x mas as a wls member and I gotta say as i look back at this year the best F#$ckin thing I did. But i want to take minute to all those ahead of me that fed me all the info from this site. Thank you and i mean Thank you very much - you all made this journey so much easier, So lets share one secret to whipping being the fat guy or girl with all the new people and the to come WLS members Here is mine 1. I was not prepared for the mental prep and the post op plan! - So my suggestions is read read read this site and get you head ready - The wls is a tool and you better have the shop ready= Next this should be a mile long thread

I am a little over 3weeks post op sleeve and i had some pain on my right side so after my anxiety got the best of me i wentvto the ER and they did a cat scan they saw some inflammation thats all...but didn't tell me what it could of came from....im hearing from ppl that over using the heating pad can cause the and i live for that heating pad even feel asleep with it on me a couple (smh)times ....i want to put a ice pack on it but i forgot to ask if ice is ok .....does anyone know if it would work?

I don't know if something like this already exists. If it does, please direct me to the right place, and feel free to delete this post. If it doesn't, please read on. I started my journey at 360 lbs. I realize that regardless of where you are in your journey, support is important. I do, however, want to connect with people who are in a similar place in their journey, so we can be on a somewhat close timetable. I am currently at 307 lbs, so if you are in this ballpark, give or take 20 lbs, please connect with me as friends. I would love to root for you, and would like to have your support in return. I like to have actual connections, so anyone who is interested …

How the heck can I lose so slow when I'm only eating a fraction of what i was before? It just baffles me. So, I upped my calories and ate 800 as opposed to my normal 600 and gained a lb. Man, this is screwing with me. I wish I was like the others consistently losing each day.

Yesterday was 2 months for me. Still at 57 pounds down - been at 270 for a week now. Hovering between 270-272 depending on the day. I've been following my plan, tracking my food and everything but still no movement. This is my first true stall, the others were just slowdowns but I'd still lose a pound or two over the course of the week. It's incredibly frustrating. I hope I'm not one of those who lose 50-60 pounds quickly and just stop. I didn't do all this just for that. Working out has been going good, hitting it at least 5 days a week. Lifting 3x and barre or walking the other 2 days. I plan to go home and walk 3 miles today and hope that helps my stall. …

How much did you lose in the first month?

my surgery date is 01/13/2020, I'm so excited.

Anyone use an App like Baritastic to track their progress?

I'm 8 days post op sleeve....I took some stool softeners and vomited almost immediately....has this happened to anyone else?

Hi everyone! Im schedule for my sleeve surgery on the 26th! It’s been hard but I believe it’s worth it! I’m looking for a surgery buddy that can help me through this hard holidays.

I'm 3 weeks post op. When I went to my post op appt a week and a half ago, the nurse told me to stay at around 600 calories a day. This would of been funny to me pre-surgery but now its easy. How ever, I have done a little experimenting and it seems like a lose a little more if I eat a bit more calories, just a bit. So some days I stay at 600 others I try to go up a bit. What are everyone's calories looking like day to day???

Did anyone get Barimelts? For the schedule, how many times a day did you take the multivitamin?

Tomorrow. Is 2 week post op appt and today I had small chicken chunks in my soup. Maybe a total of 3. Did I mess something up? ??‍♀️

Has anyone sucked on sugar free hard candy after surgery?....I am 9 days post op gastric sleeve

So I am seriously considering having gastric sleeve surgery but I'm afraid of what I can eat post surgery. I am not a vegetable eater( I can eat lettuce and maybe raw carrots, that's it...). I'm afraid that this might hinder my success. Anyone out there in the same boat? Have you been successful? Just wondering what others think:) Thanks!!

Everyone (who knows) asks me if I am glad I had surgery.... HECK YEAH! 15 1/2 weeks post op. For the first 2 1/2 months, I lost weight at a quicker than average pace according to what is expected. Then I went through 4 weeks of barely loosing. The scale would go down 1/2-1 pound, then up 2-3 pounds for an entire week, then I would drop 1/2 -1 pounds below that lowest weight that I accomplished the week before. Then I would go up another 2-3 pounds for another week and repeat. It was frustrating, but I knew my body would slow down at some point to "catch up". I also knew that while the scale was barely moving, my body shape was still changing. To date: I lost 21 pounds i…

I am at a stall right now.Have lost 51 pounds since July 15. Not understanding the stall process.

I am at 5 weeks post op and am at a standstill with my weight. I was very sick for about 2 weeks and am just now able to incorporate soft foods into my diet. I want to continue to lose slowly, wondering if anyone else has experience they can share ?