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I had sinus surgery exactly 8 weeks prior to my VSG. Two days later, I started my period and it lasted a little over a week which is somewhat longer than usual for me. Then, I had no period until about 5 days after my 06/05/12 VSG surgery. Here I am 16 days postop my VSG amd I'm still on my period. Finally though, it is starting to slow down quite a bit. My periods have been almost non-existent in the past few years due to my weight. Truthfully, I liked only having a few periods a year. I think with weight loss they will probably come back. Where's menopause when you need it? :-)

You are quite welcome. After surgery, you will definitely feel physically full faster. As I said, I'm still on my postop diet so I "eat" a lot of soups. I notice if I have chicken broth, I can have 6 to 8 oz. before I feel full. If I have a cramed Soup, I can have usually 5 spoonfuls at the most. And, that spoonful is a cocktail spoon which is just a tad bit bigger than most baby spoons. Right now, I'm working on the mental battle with food. Yes, 5 cocktail spoonfuls makes my belly stuffed. But my head still wants more because it tastes so good. It is really hard not to overeat right now. It's a battle of the physical and mental for me right now! :-)

I only use 1 Bariatric specific vitamin and that is the Bariatric Advantage chewable calcium in the cinnamon flavor. I use it simply because I love cinnamon and, although a little chalky, it tastes like a treat to me. I put it in my mouth and let it dissolve. I get more cimnamon flavor and letting it dissolve makes it less chalky.

Good to hear that you are doing well! Congrats on being sleeved!

If you decide to do something like this, do it under a physician's care. I don't want to scare you, but just like your appendix can rupture, your gallbladder can too and that can be dangerous.

I think I wished you well on another post, but it never hurts to have extra well wishes!

Yum! Sounds very good. I'm excited to be getting a TJ in my area in September. I'll have to look for this.

My surgeon had a Bariatric Advantage rep at his office the day of my consult. I met with him after my doctor appoint,ent to try everything. At the same time he filled out this sheet with what I liked so they knew what to send me. When I finally saw the cost of it all, I said no way in heck. Good thing my doctor didn't require I use their products. I have a serious problem with a surgeon who requires you use one product or another. I'd suggest you talk to your doctr and explain your reason for wanting a lower cost option. Good luck to you!

I am 15 days postop and have found that warm liquids go down much easier than cold ones. I've read quite a few people who have commented about that too so I'm assuming it is common. My question is if that is always the case or just something that is common in the short term following surgery?

I'm 15 days postop now and I find warm liquids go down easier too. From other posts I've read, I think that is fairly common.

I second this. Because of your stomach size you now have different dietary issues. Hopefully, your school will allow what you need especially, if you have a letter of necessity from your surgeon. Good luck to you!

Nope. You sure won't!

Good luck on your surgery and the journey that lies ahead. Let us know how you are doing when you feel up to checking back in here.

I'm 15 days postop and had some "what in the heck did I get myself into" moments early on. I quickly figured out they were only when I didn't have adequate pain control. That being said, I find my whole attitude about life is much improved. I find myself thinking how happy I am and how excited I am for this journey and for what lies ahead in the future. I am so very happy and excited I had this surgery!

Oops! I wasn't clear. My gallbladder surgery was in 2007. My VSG was just 15 days ago. I'm sure people who had their gallbladder removed after their VSG will come along and share their experience. Also, according to Webmd, only up to about 25% of people have gallbladder issues after WLS.

I wish I was only on liquids for 2 weeks postop. I'm on them for 3 weeks. Thank goodness I nice to mushies next Tuesday cause I'm so over liquids. On the sugar note, I'm not worried about the amount either. What you can have on the postop diet is so limited. I figure I'll adjust my diet once I'm on a normal one free of postop restrictions.

I was in 2 nights. I had issues with pain control. I think it was finally under control as, when the doctor came in to see me about 7:30 pm on Wednesday, I was 100% convinced it was Thursday morning. He told me I was staying the night (my 2nd night) again. I had planned to anyway due to pain issues but my drugged up state secured that. :-)

It seems as though it is common. I had mine removed in 2007 and the surgery for me was much less painful than the VSG.