Amanda41

I had my sleeve August 11 and am down 24#. While I am happy about that, I feel it should be more? The last 2 weeks I have only lost 2# per week! The PMS is kicking my butt this month! I am munching on everything in site.....little amounts, but none the less. Do this get better? What can I do? Sooooo fustrated!

I've done the same thing. I'm almost 7 weeks and my brain definately has not caught up!

Today is day 2 post op and while I am feeling better, I still have alot of discomfort on my right side....why there? It hurts to take a deep breath even! Also, I am not all feeling like drinking anything, even Water which I love. Is this normal?

I'm 18 days post op today and down 15 # I still feel like I was boxing with Mike Tyson, esp in my right flank area, but it's getting better. I was wondering what other peoples initial weight loss was those first few weeks? I hope you all are on the road to recovery;) It's will be sooooo worth our misery some day!

I hope you're starting to feel better!!! I still have my moments though!

Hi there! I'm glad to hear you're feeling better too:) I went to the Dr today and he believes I have a hematoma (accumulation of blood) in my muscles on that right side and that is what is causing my discomfort. Unfortunately that accumulation can take some time to reabsorb, so I am just going to wait it out. I did ask if I am still having this pain in a month if he would do a CAT Scan and he was agreeable. On a positive note, I'm down 14# !

Thank you all so much for the advice! I know it is a slow process; I was just expecting to not feel so crappy!!!

2 weeks tomorrow is my surgery with Dr. Patrick White! While I am excited about beginning this new chapter in my life (and finally taking care of me), I have some reservations! I am a RN and know all the potential complications of surgery. What has been going through my mind lately is what if something unexpected happens? I am only 41, have 2 boys age 7 and 11, and have about 90# to loose. Is it worth it? I know my risk are low for complications (I am otherwise healthy, no HTN or diabetes, ect), but the what ifs have been bothering me:( On the other hand, I wouldn't hesitate to have an operation that was necessary, so why am I worried about this? I think I have had too much time to think about it! LOL. Thanks for listening! Has anyone else had these feelings? Has anyone had any serious complications?

CE, Thank you so much for your words of encouragement!!! I know it is all in my head; and you are soooo right! The benfits long term make it worth while.....and I am looking forward to running circle around my boys;) Thanks again!!

Hello Everyone! I have a question for the experts out there:) I am having my sleeve 8/6/12 and had no real concerns until I read that women can experience a real emotional roller coaster after the weight loss begins. I already suffer from PMDD, am pre-menopausal and I am extremely worried about how I will feel emotionally after the surgery. I would appreciate any thoughts!