shelleyrn22

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 - so thankful for a good report!

I've had a vaso-vagal response as well - but it was from dehydration. Dr said a true response like the one I had doesn't happen often or to many people, but it can and does happen to vsg patients. It scared me enough to make sure I make more of an effort to stay hydrated. I can't imagine what would have happened if I'd been driving or not at work in an office full of nurses.

Wow... You're all doing so awesome! I was sleeved 5/17 and since my Pre op diet (May 1st) I've lost about 25-27lbs. It's been quite a learning experience!

Sleeved on 5/17 - last time I weighed I'd lost 22lbs - that includes Pre-op diet. I'm 5'2; started at 210lbs. This is week 4- I got dehydrated and actually passed out at work on Monday morning and was transported to hospital via ambulance. I got fluids and was fine. Since then I've been drinking like a fish. I feel Water logged. This week has been a struggle to eat - yuck. The smell of food turns my sleeve! Still having some dizziness, fatigue, headaches, nausea and grouchy as a hornet. I've felt great til this week. I'm really not able to exercise yet due to the dizziness. I know this is temporary and it actually is getting better each day. Protein & Vitamins are a must for me. Cannot skip them. If I do, I can hardly get out of bed! I have found the mornings are much more difficult for me than prior to surgery. My guess is from the lack of food & Water during the night. Anywho... Still very excited about a new life!

Love,

Shelley & Sleevie Wonder

My Doctor's nurse is saying 1) I'm not drinking/eating enough 2) Dehydration 3) hypoglycemia 4) It's okay to drink full strength apple juice if I'm not able to eat and that my health is more important than sticking to a strict "no sugar" regimen. 5) Never ever ever go as long as I did without taking in something - even if I'm not feeling great.

Never had this. I'm so sorry to hear. Is there no one who can drive you today?

No... Everyone is working today - where I should be as well!

Yesterday I got to work and meeting with 2 coworkers and I stood up from my chair and that's the last thing I remember. I got cold, clammy, diaphoretic and from their accts I clinched my jaws, my pupils were fixed & dilated and I was completely unresponsive. They're nurses, so they tried to get some sugar down me, then checked my blood pressure - I didn't have one. They put me in the floor with my feet above my head and called 911. By the time the ambulance got there (10 mins) I was coming around. They did all kinds of scans & tests and all was normal. I have an appt with my surgeon this morning. I'm terrified of this happening again! If I'd been alone or driving, I would have died. They checked my blood sugar and it was like really low even after them pouring sugar down me. I had no warning signs, no weird feelings or anything. I'm 26 days post op. I have an hour to drive to dr and I'm praying this doesn't happen again. I had bfast already and I'm going to sip on some juice. At this point, my safety is more important than not drinking sugar filled juices

Anyone else have this happen? It was scary!

5/17 - and down almost 10lbs since surgery; had lost 10 prior to.

Wow... You just made my day! Thank you for sharing!! So proud of you!

I didn't know it came in liquid form! Thank you!

I have taken Prozac for quite a while, but had to stop prior to surgery. Now I'm 14 days post-op and not sure what to do. Do I restart? They're capsules. Do I get on another? I'm confused. My pcp basically left it up to me. :/

Pre op I took Vyvanse daily for ADHD. I went back to work today and restarted my normal dose. I was in high gear all day like a rat on crack ... And still am at 4am. I took Ambien 10mg and it didn't even phase me. Anyone else have any experience or input? Miserable!!!

Bahahaha thanks y'all! I needed the laugh!

Thank you so much for your time in replying.. I'll be glad to get back to work tomorrow.

I'm on puréed & mushies beginning today.

I'm 5'2; 11 days post op. Nothing to report yet :/

I've followed it faithfully! I feel like a pig

As the days go by I'm beginning to wonder if my dr even did a sleeve on me. Today is day #11 and I can hardly tell any restriction the last 2 days. Have I screwed up & stretched it already??? :'(

See your primary dr - Ambien works great and cut in half it's super tiny!

Well... I had my sour cream & guacamole... and it was pure HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh Mary... I'm so sorry! There are so many options to control the vomiting! Phenergan gel that you apply to the wrist is amazing. I couldn't handle ice chips or Water when I first started - especially if the water was cold. You're in my prayers... please keep us updated. I speak healing over you in Jesus' name!! Read Jeremiah 29:11 - it's just for you!

Ditto, Kristi! I was sleeved on 5/17 as well!

I was also sleeved 5/17! I'm having very thin mashed potatoes, cream Soups thinned & blended with broth, Unjury chicken broth and that's about it so far and ricotta cheese w/low sugar marinara and topped with parmesan cheese and then microwaved. Got that one on here! Anyway - I am over everything being so sweet, too!

Today is one week postop and I'm having some odd cravings (pica) for things I've never liked! Soecifically- sour cream & guacamole - together. :/

You just made my evening! Thanks for posting! I'm 5'2, 210lbs at beginning of the process - I had to self pay; my insurance has a wls exclusion.