bert

Hi, I'm only 2 weeks out, and with my doctor's permission, I had salmon tonight. I was only able to eat 4 small bites, and I couldnt eat any more. My question is : am i going to be able to eat more volume or is this basically going to stay the same forever?

I had my surgery in the states, and personally I'm glad I did. I had to stay 2 extra days in the hospital, and knowing that I was close to home and not in a foreign country during my stay, gave me a relaxed mindset. Sometimes it may be worth the extra expense of going local. You can get to meet with your surgeon on a regular basis - and I just dont know how others can go to another doctor that didn't do their surgery for followups.

As soon as I see the pizza commercials, I flip the channel. Out of sight, out of mind !

For the sleevers that are now on regular foods ......How do you know when you're full? What does it feel like and where exactly do you feel it?

Thanks guys. My doctor just had a swallow test done for me this morning, and I'm waiting to hear back the results. The technician said he doesn't see a leak, but the upper part of my stomach shows that it's a bit too narrow. Possibly inflamed from the surgery, but I'm waiting to hear back from my surgeon.

I'm on my third day post-op, and I'm having these issues : 1- I feel a very sharp pain on my left side about 1 minute after I swallow a sip of Water. Did anyone else have this issue? 2- I don't have a fever, but my skin on my face is red and warm to the touch Any insights is always appreciated. Thank you

Thank you Brian. I'm on the middle of my secnod day, and so far I'm doing better than expected. I've been walking around the hospital lobby several times today. Today wa also the first day of my clear liquid diet. It's easy to swallow, but I feel a slight stiffness right under my breast bone, near my heart. I'm assuming it'll get easier to eat solids?

Hey guys, I just my vsg this morning, and now I'm hiccuping tonight. Is this normal ?

food has always brought me pleasure and excitement. I love to eat. Eating always gave me something to do. I never got bored when it came to food. But now that I'll be having my sleeve tomorrow, I'll need to fill that void where food used to be. What activities have you sleevers found to fill in that void where food used to be? Any suggestions would be very much appreciated

Hi Brian, Thank you for your insight. Tomorrow is my surgery, and I've become more comfortable with my decision, thanks to this website. Knowledge is the key, and now that I have your insight as well as many others here, I'm prepped and ready for this. I love food, but during my time spent on my pre-op diet, I am learning to appreciate other things around me - besides food. Thank you - bert

Mine is after tomorrow. Best of luck to you !

I'm very excited about doing my sleeve. I will be officially sleeved by mid-day, June 1st. It's been a long time coming. I'm looking forward to a new chapter in my life and being around for my wife and kids. Woot ! Woot ! Check out this video on YouTube:

Thanks for the pep talk guys. It's very much appreciated !

Thanks guys, I feel much better after reading the responses. This forum and the people in it are wonderful. I'm so glad to have found this. And also making new friends here !

Awesome ! Thanks y'all