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I have had the total opposite happen to me. I was not a sweets person AT ALL prior to surgery. Now I CRAVE sweets! They seem to be the only thing that I can tolerate. I hope it passes....

Surgery 4/2/12 SW 305 CW 267 38 pounds Damned stalls! But I'll never give up!

You are my inspiration! Great job ...you look amazing!

6 weeks post op now - I had what is called a HIDA scan that tests the function of my gallbladder and it showed that my gallbladder is functioning fine. Completely normal. However, the discomfort is still there. Since the HIDA scan / Ultrasound have come out normal. The Doctor has ruled out my gallbladder and thinks the pain may be be Fluid that has collected in that area and needs to just slowly seep away.... I am not sure what to do from here except for take the pain and wait. I can't even really call it pain anymore, it is more of discomfort..... The pain is nothing like the day I went to the ER. Hope this helps...

Congrats Cherry! Your surgery was one day after mine....can't wait to be where you are!

I am a little over 5 weeks post op. In the past week and a half, I have thrown up at least 6 times. I threw up just this morning when I tried to eat half of an egg mcmuffin (no muffin) I tried to eat just half of the egg, cheese and ham. Yesterday, I was on liquids only. I threw up about .5 ounces of boiled cod. I once took two bites of watermelon and threw up right away. I tried to eat 1 oz of deli roasted sliced chicken and threw that up. I realize now that a few times it may have been overeating but now I am afraid to eat food. I have transitioned back to Soups and shakes only. This weekend I ate no actual Protein outside of shakes because I just couldnt keep anything down. Feeling very down and discouraged. I am hoping this is not how it is going to be from now on. Hungry but can't eat. Life just doesn't seem to be as simple as it used to be.....

That is exactly the way I felt! The first couple days after being discharged I wondered if I had even been sleeved LOL! It's definitely a physical and mental process. I am a little over 4 weeks out and still figuring out when I am hungry and when I am full. I know when I am OVERFULL because I have thrown up at least six times these last couple of days...but I think I am getting there. Just know you are totally normal and the further out you get... .. you will "feel" your sleeve....

LOVE the profile pic! Anyway, I am having problems trying to stay under 700-800 calories and was really just wondering. Wow less than 5 sugars...that's great!

Hello, What was your calorie intake, Protein, fat or sugar at this stage?

What a roller coaster ride these last couple of weeks! I am still learning to "eat" with my new stomach. I am still trying to figure out how not to overeat. I have thrown up three times because it is true... dense Protein (chicken, tuna, fish...any type of meat for me) is so filling and after just a few bites, I am full. I usually don't know I am overfull until I feel like OMBAIP (one more bite and I will puke!) .... I am doing really well with no drinking before or after a meal. Anyway, enough with the rambling. I am down 24 pounds since my actual surgery.... happy about that but I am still VERY MUCH a work in progress.

Update today. Ultrasound showed no gallstones. I still have slight discomfort, not what I would describe as pain...but just there. I have started walking again with no pain. Will followup with my surgeon and see what he recommends at this point....

I don't feel I can move any more freely or that my breathing is different yet.... Still a work in progress...

You're right as far as what the true motivation should be.... the main reason for this surgery for me was for health reasons... to lower my blood pressure, keep me from becoming diabetic and ending up having a stroke like my mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. So far, nothing has changed there either as far as my blood pressure...it was 140/80 at the doc on Friday which is still high for me. my fasting blood sugar was 93 and my feet are still swelling. When I start to see these things change....then I will know without a doubt...all of this has been MORE than worth it

I chose to tell only a few friends about the surgery so most do not know. I haven't seen those friends yet, but for the ones that do know...I don't think they notice a difference yet. That's okay I guess..my hubby says that I seem a little smaller because when he hugs me now he can squeeze his arms around me more. - I guess that is a NSV huh? Oh and I did have to be tacky and use a safety pin to hold my pants up in the waist area yesterday...but the pants in question have always been a bit big in the waist. Hips, legs and calf area fit same as usual. I'll keep trucking along and keep working on that thing called "patience."

I still have a few scabs ...so I think I'll wait...until next week. Thanks for the info!

It's supposed to hit 92' today and it's ALREADY warm. I would LOVE to get out the house and hit the pool but I am only almost 4 weeks out and not sure if it is a good idea?

NSV – Non scale Victory (ie: smaller clothes, compliments, climbing a flight of stairs etc…) From: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/34175-frequently-asked-questions/page__hl__%2Bnon+%2Bsleeve+%2Bvictory__fromsearch__1

I discovered that I have been down a little lately. While I have lost 23 pounds since since surgery and 30 pound since end of March......I do NOT feel a difference, nor can I "see" a difference. I am still tired and lack energy, my feet still swell. People that see me don't appear to notice a difference either. I am in the same pant/blouse size...albeit my tops are fitting a bit looser than before. Other than that NADA! ZILCH! wah!wah! wah! I did take my measurements and they have all gone down about 1/2 inch each...but I have always been more "solid" than mushy. Do I need to lose a 100 pounds to get an NSV or for it to be noticeable? So discouraging.... however patience has never been my virtue. Sorry for the pity party, but I wondered if any one else has felt like this?

Wow! That is scary! So was it pancreatitis or gallstones or both? And did they remove your entire gallbladder or just the stones? I was very nauseous last night and thought I was gonna have to give up the little food I had eaten, but it passed. Outside of the nauseau yesterday, I felt much better....we will see for today, I already feel the familiar pain throbbing at my right side and belly area...sigh...

Thanks Carly! Will do!

Feeling much better today! Pain is still there a little bit, but nothing like earlier this week. At least I can walk and sit up with no pain now. Yay! Ultrasound is scheduled for this coming Monday.

Thank you Carly! I appreciate the thoughts...will keep you posted!

Thanks for the encouragement! I can't wait to saddle back up!

I am set to have an ultrasound and other tests tomorrow as my surgeon said this would be a better way to gauge if it's a gallbladder issue. Still having a time when I breathe and pain in my stomach and back. Shallow breaths.... oh well. Good luck to you too and I hope you feel better soon also. I'll post the outcome of the tests when I have them.

I have the best surgeon in the world! Going to have more tests done to see if this is more of a gallbladder issue. to be continued.....