louise aussie

Oh. I feel u. I have the same problem and also the omg u are fading away comments. I just wanna wear my sweats to work.

We refer to my gurgles as my little aliens. My work colleagues are great and just giggle and support me. My doc says that they will come and go. Something about air pockets. But no harm.

Hi guys A little advice please. Was sleeved 3/22/12. Since then lost 83 pounds. Everyone stressed I lost too much too soon. All bloods are perfectly normal and doc says will slow down when good and ready. It has slowed to about 1.8 pound a week. Anyone else had similar experience.

Thanx guys. Just worry. It to fast but after reading alot of stories mine seems pretty normal. Maybe I just have to get used to looking and feeling different.

Hi Just to clarify. This is also Louise Aussie. I forgot user name. Thanks guys.

Hi all. Been a while since posted. Anyone else after surgery get a major case of the blues. I am week six and for three days now have been at rock bottom. So sad all I do is cry all day. I can't talk with anyone cause I don't know myself y I feel like this. I still can't eat or drink much and haven't really slept in three days. I am in total dispare and really am quiet scared as this is deeply effecting my relationship and my work. Please share with me.

Update. Oh yay. Just had ultrasound. Gall stones and gas? Now to see what doc says. Anyone else had same issues?

Try this guys. It yum. Prawns crab or shrimp mayo ( I use egg mayo and tomato sauce) blend together into a paste and put in a light cracker. It's delish.

I went three weeks with no weight loss. From week two. Then all of a sudden bam it's falling off. Hang in there. It starts again. I was going nuts. Thought I was doing something major wrong. Silly me.

Hey in Australia my doc does by keyhole surgery. No drains or anything and uses dissolvable stitches. Great no catching or tourture having them removed. Just leave dressing on for four days take it off and away u go. Everything is internal.

Hey Susie. I was sleeved 3/22 I've lost 26 pounds and have been hospitalized four times since having it done. I struggle mostly with my fluids and only eat very little. But I'm doing ok. And sleeping great. Was sleeping 2-3 hours a night before vsg. Now sleep an easy 8-10.

Sleeve 3/22. Down 26.4 pounds. Had my ups and downs. Still struggling with fluid and excersize but wouldn't change anything.

Hey all. Just an update. Ended up back in hospital today. Extreme dehydration and doc think may have a blockage that has been causing all the pain and not being able to eat problems. Plans a gastroscope tomorrow. But on a brighter note stall has finally ended and down to 113.4kg now. Not bad at week 5 from 131.9 at booking and 125.8 at date of surgery. Cheers

Hey daly God I was exactly the same as u. I was in and out of hospital for ten days. I am now 5 weeks post op and still major struggles with eating. Keep ya chin up if u want someone to share with drop me an email. I have found just a little more each day. But major struggles with Fluid. Try watered down juice. I find it a little easier to drink Good luck.

Heya one proud papa March sleeved here. I've had plenty of lows but cruising along slowly. No weight loss since discharge from hospital was in 10 days and lost 8 kilos. Gone down 3 dress sizes though. How u doin.

Hi guys. Thanx for support and words of encouragement. New focus today. scales put in shed. Diarise everything I eat. Try drink more than a litre and walk walk walk. See doc week tomorrow so we will see if it works. Wish me luck.

Very interesting thread. I am currently sitting in the hospital emergency room. I have pain every single time I eat or drink anything. I am four weeks post op can only eat about 90g three times a day push Down a liter of fluid with pain and have lost nothing in three weeks and I am being told this is perfectly normal. Scared shitless and very dispondent is all I can say. Don't know what to do. Thankyou for your thread. I think I may be seeking a second opinion.

Any body else had this problem. I am crushed. Wondering if it was actually worth it.

Hey Angela and nancy So glad to see I not only one not losing had op 22 march and in last two weeks lost nothing. I have trouble eating can only manage couple of spoons three times a day. Wondering if this is issue as walk everyday. Keep me posted how u are both going.

Had a really good run to start 10 kilos in 13 days. But for the last six nothing. Us this normal. Heart breaking considering what I just put my body through. I am suffering pain when I eat and can only manage two to three spoonfuls at any one time then I have to stop what I am doi g for an hour to allow my stomach to settle from the pain. Please has anyone got any ideas. I am off to doc tomorrow as very worried

Rosswife. So glad to hear I am not the only one. I am 19 days post and after every meal for about an hour and before bed and through the night I feel like I'm having a heart attack. It's awful. I am on ppi but am struggling to even eat two spoonfuls of food without incredible pain. Going to see doc tomorrow as quiet worried about this.

Guys can totally understand how excited u are. I ended up having to take last two days before surgery off work as I was talking about it so much that I was getting emotional. My partner was very supportive although he works away we made all or most appointments so that we could share the journey together. He is completely opposite to me. Mum refers to us as the nursery rhyme jack sprat could eat no fat his wife could eat no lean. Lol. But he had been there every step of the way. I spent a week on and off in hospital but with no major issues. Will be so good to listen to you all share you journey too. I am 12 days post sleeve and getting ready to go to purée stage. Good luck.

Hi Looking for banders from Australia. I live in the south west of western Australia. Would love to hear from you to share

Hi. After a load of issues in my first week and a half doc says I can move into the soft food phase next Wednesday. I am terrified. I have no idea where to start. Can my fellow banders, can anyone give me some coaching and suggestions on what to start with and how much and how often. My dietician is on holidays and gave me some info. Do u have any issues with the change in your diet Thanx guys it so great having someone to share my experiences with.

Wannabb08. I have had similar trouble to you. Ended up back in hospital 24 hours after release. Been here three days. Have an awesome doc who assures me everything is fine. That for the selected few of us our stomachs seem to go into shock and it can take alot longer to adjust to the surgery. I am sipping every few mins and have discovered dairy really upsets me. First night last night since surgery I actually slept almost normal and have woken feeling pretty well. Keep me posted how you travel. It's weird but good to know I am not the only one who is feeling so miserable after surgery. I know the light is at the end of the tunnel. Just have to keep walking in that direction Best of luck and support.