AV8ORnTX

My surgery was Monday (3 days ago) and I was told when I was released on Tuesday to try for 48 oz of liquids and 40 gms of protein per day for the first week. I've read so many comments from others that in the first few days after surgery, have a really hard time getting in their liquids and protein. That's what's strange....I'm just the opposite. For example, it's not yet noon and I've already had 28 oz of liquids and 34 gms of protein. Plus, I've had very little nausea and am already feeling almost back to 100% today. Could the doc have maybe made my sleeve a bit larger than normal and that's why I've had it so much easier than others who have been posting regarding problems getting in their liquids and proteins early on after surgery? I don't understand....it's really strange.

GetInMyBelly, I hope that each day is getting at least a little better. My guess is, within a few days, you're going to be seeing some tremendous progress and feeling MUCH better. Hang in there. AllForMy4, don't be scared. I had my procedure on Monday and am feeling almost back to 100% today. Everyone responds differently. Prior to the surgery, I had made it out to be a LOT harder and a LOT worse in my mind. Now that it's over, I'll admit it wasn't a walk in the park but it also was nowhere near as bad or as hard as I had imagined. You'll do fine.

I was part of the Fen-Phen fad for five months in 1996. I'm one of the lucky ones that somehow avoided heart valve damage. Even though it's been 15 years, I can remember clearly the feeling of little to no hunger while on the meds. For anyone that has already been sleeved and was also part of the Fen-Phen fad back in the 90's, is the loss of hunger after being sleeved comparable to the loss of hunger feeling while on Fen-Phen? I guess I'll know the answer to this question fairly soon....I'm scheduled to be sleeved tomorrow (Monday) am. But I'd still love to hear from other previous Fen-Phen'ers.

Thanks Felicia. Surgery went off without a hitch yesterday and I just got home about an hour ago. I was feeling some nausea while in the hospital but since I got home, the nausea seems to have subsided. I've yet to have the need to take any pain meds, even while in the hospital. I hope all the other Halloween sleevers' procedures went through as easy as mine. It all seems a bit surreal now....my life's new chapter has officially begun!

First off, welcome back to TX. We have something in common that I too moved away from DFW and for almost 3 years, couldn't wait to get back. I just moved back in May and like you, so glad to be back 'home'. I'm in Flower Mound. Still can't believe that the next chapter for me begins in less than 3 days!

DallasMom - Dr Kim will be the architect to the next (and long overdue) chapter in my life. Jmiller - Thank you for the kind words and the prayers. I've read where a lot of people are really nervous prior to their surgery but I'm actually getting more and more excited every day....just 3+ days now! By Monday morning, I'll probably be bouncing off the walls Interesting that the three of us are all Texans....hmmmm.

My life's next chapter will begin at Forest Park Medical Center. Hopefully the goblins stay away Monday

I'll be joining the two of you...I'm being sleeved on Halloween too. I guess one of the advantages is, I don't have to buy all that candy for the neighborhood kids (that I normally end up eating a lot of anyway). I'm now 10 days into a 14 day 'liquids only' pre-op diet. And strangely enough, my hunger is already all but gone. And even more strange, I've somehow started to REALLY like my vanilla protein shakes. That may not be the case post-op but for now, it's working out pretty well. I wish you both the best of luck on our Halloween 'date'

First off, congrats to all of you 'lower BMI-ers' for your success so far. I'm glad I found this thread....I hope there's room for another in this 'lower starting BMI' boat....? I'm starting with a BMI of 33 and my surgery is in four days (Halloween...yikes!). My goal is to drop about 65 lbs total. I realize I may be the only male on this thread but regardless, I just wanted to say hello and congrats to everyone. Wish me luck for the big day Monday.

I've read so many great stories on here from those that have lost 100+ lbs and changed their lives. But does anyone know anything about the effectiveness of VSG for those starting with a BMI in the 34-35 range and a total of 50-60lbs to lose? I'm curious if the procedure is as effective and if the weight comes off at or near the same rate. Thanks in advance for any insight.

I'm right there with you. Mine's on Halloween too.

Hi all from a newbie now two weeks from the big day (Oct 31). I've read a lot about the portion of the stomach to be removed being responsible for the production of the hunger hormone (ghrelin). I'm curious to hear from those who are already sleeved....how much has your hunger actually decreased compared to prior? And if you had any cravings prior (e.g. sweets), how much have those cravings decreased? Thanks in advance for any insight.