sheila2050

Do NOT let yourself get upset over this weight gain. You have been in the hospital for several days now and no doubt with IV fluids being pumped in 24/7, right? I gained 6 pounds in one day being in the hospital! It came off very quickly once off the fluids. Any new updates from the docs on your condition? Did you surgeon ever come by to see you and if so, what was his excuse for not coming over the weekend? I am thinking about you daily.

Being in the hospital it's all that Fluid from the IV - I guarantee when you come out that will come right back off - when I went back in for dehydration - I gained 3lbs back I think but after a few days it came off plus a few more lbs - I have decided to weigh myself every Wed...
Stay strong girl & were all pray'n & root'n for you, keep us posted...
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Update: I have not been on in a while so i decided to give an update. After about day 9 i stared to feel better. I am still not getting in all my fluids it just so hard but i am trying. According to my scale at home i have not been losing any more weight. I must be at the stall. I think that I am going through the stall because i am not eating enough. My body is holding on to everything. I am tierd most of the time and I plan to let my doctor know on Thursday. Although i have not started Vitamins yet. (Doc wanted me to wait until checkup) I think that i have pulled a stitch on the inside of my large incision. I keep feeling pain then a very bad burning sensation. (Very Painful). I am continuing to pray each day to feel and get better. I had to sit and have a talk with myself about why i got the surgery, why it was necessary and i try not to complain because i know that getting health is my number one concern.
Overall I am happy with my decision.
I will continue to pray for those who are having complications.

Nicci, absolutely I'll pray with you.
Also you might consider Googling "sleeve mortality" to see some more opinions about the surgery. I saw a stat lastnight estimating 1 in 400 death rate. It's major surgery; old people and fat people are at higher risk in all surgeries. Plus, although most people love the sleeve and can't say enough good about it, some people (a few) have really bad outcomes and deeply regret getting the sleeve.
So, the issues are real. God will let you know somehow, someway whether or not you should proceed. And I am praying for you and want to know what you decide.
Also, I had second thoughts about the surgery, too, before I did it. Not that something bad would happen but that I was spending this precious money on me instead of other needed things for the family. I never got a clear go ahead on that one; but as it turns out, so far, it will be worth the investment because the whole family will benefit from my healthier choices in food purchasing, preparation, etc.

I completely understand. I've done it too often myself. Every day without throwing up I count as a victory.

hello everyone. hope your evening is going well. so far so good for me. i think later this week im going to make oven bbq chicken thighs and potato salad yummy. and green Beans. its so dang hot man i bet im holding Water because of it. i cant wait for it to cool off here in los angeles

Hi everyone... I was sleeved on 9-26-12... Also had hernia repaired... stopped taking pain mes 2 days after surgery.. thank goodness no complications.. i had my first follow up yesterday and I've lost 15lbs... Starting to walk tomorrow... Dr recommended @ least 15 minutes a day... I'm super happy with my sleeve. And I'm ready for my new beginning...
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Congrats on the weight loss, I also hd a hernia repair?? Do you have any stuck feelings when you eat or drink??
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nen congrats and welcome to the sleeved world
sheila i didnt know we could have those that sounds yummy i like green machine
well everyone im doing ok each day is differant i finally felt full yesterday was not super hungry at all adding the pb and banana to my Protein was a good idea. having my egg with cheese at the moment. hope everyone have a good day

Nicci...I've seen a few of your posts and I can understand that this decision is not an easy one for you, especially after reading those stories where there have been major complications. It might be prudent to check the statistics so you can make a more informed decision, overall my understanding is that complications are rare.
I am a firm believer in prayer and guidance from God and by reading your post above, I know that you are too. For me, my prayer work regarding weight loss began in earnest last year. I got to the point where the weight became such burden to me that I prayed fervently for something to reveal itself to me that would help me change my life and cherish this body the Lord gave me. I was READY for change. Very soon after this, I found out my insurance covered WLS and I made an appt with my primary for my annual physical and to see if I might qualify for the lap band. After my physical, I brought the subject up and my primary was very supportive of this, and said with my BMI and high blood pressure and high cholesterol, I qualified to be enrolled in the bariatric program. I walked away that afternoon elated and thankful. I got a call soon thereafter from the program coordinator to attend the informational meeting and there with 60 other overweight patients, heard about lap-band, gastric bypass and VSG.I was overwhelmed with information, and somewhat excited and scared about moving forward, but inside me, I felt this push in the right direction. The 12 week mandatory classes were set to begin - nutritional guidance, behavioral support, etc....again I prayed...help me make the right decision for ME. That afternoon, I was driving behind a city bus...and low and behold, it was painted with an ad for VSG (which prior to the meeting I had never heard of)....and I knew the sign had revealed itself to me. I know it sounds strange, but I have always prayed for signs from God, and he has given them to me in astounding ways throughout my life. I made the decision after reading the pros and cons for my lifestyle and I wanted the most natural digestive process which is what the sleeve provides.
I finished the program in late December 2011 and had my VSG surgery in April, 6 months ago. I had no complications whatsoever, and I am happier than I have been in decades. I am also short like you are, and I know what it feels like to be as round and wide as you are tall, how shopping for clothes becomes a chore...and these days, I can honestly say that this has been a major turn around as to how I feel about my body. I am 57 years old, Nicci...and how I wish I had done this in my 30's as your body bounces back so much easier! I put myself at risk with my obesity - but I've turned it around, and thank the Lord, that this has revealed itself to me to be the right path for me. I try not to let fear be the barometer for my life...but at times it is right to be cautious. I have adult children and a grandson that I want to be here for, and with this healthier body, hopefully I will be.
Only you can decide...listen to your instincts...and let God reveal what is right for you.
Only the best....

I have been praying about this daily and I don't feel like I have found the right answer, would you pray with me?

If you do believe in God, praying for the right choice would work. Best of luck. For what it's worth, the trauma of the surgery, the whole ordeal, only lasts a few days. So far my tastes haven't changed with surgery. I look at is like this: I'll get through this day and worry about the rest of the days later. I feel more peaceful like that.

It's normal to be scared just remember why you are having the surgery. I was scared before my surgery and kept thinking what if I'm that person that doesn't make it and I leave my child without a parent, I even cried while I was being prepped for surgery. My doctor promised me I'd be fine and he was right.

Back from my two week follow up from the Dr and on to pureed FOOD! Yay! scrambled eggs extra squished with cheese too! I know how much we want to taste something other than Protein Shakes at this point but we had an interesting conversation about food, this gist was this: About 6 months from now, when we're all slimmer and happy with our looks and our success, our sleeves aren't going to keep us as diligent as they are now. It'll be up to us to keep those carbs between 25 and 50 per day, Protein first, all the Vitamins and Water, etc. It'll be easier to wash down the food, eat more, and get more in. The sleeve won't be as sensitive. This next 6 months is to teach us the difference between head hunger and real hunger, and to give us the power over foods that cause addictions in us (like carbs and sugar for me) versus foods that work for us. For example, yeah, you could go for the ice cream, but if you do and it's in the house, you'll eat it till its gone. Could be candy, could be chocolate, chips, whatever your craving is. My mom is a diabetic and I see that working all the time. She lives with us. I am one month on the other side of all my addictive foods. Do I want to keep it that way, or tempt myself again? You open that door, you gotta be strong enough to close it again.

I was sleeved on the 14th so I'm four days out. Everything went really smooth and was only at the hospital 24 hours and only took one dose of pain meds once I was home, been waling and following my Clear Liquids exactly and was really glad to see I had lost 8 pounds since surgery and had lost 8 pounds pre-op so total 16. My first week diet is pretty strict and I cannot have Protein Shakes or Soup yet, just Water, Isopure, broth, popsicles, propel and crystal light. I'm not having too much trouble getting liquid in and am averaging about 50 ounces a day, but yesterday I had tons of energy and today I was really tired. I called the nurse and because I was running to the bathroom for the past two days with BM's she told me to do liquid Immodium and that my liquid was going out as fast as I was putting it in! Sigh, that is frustrating. She also told me it was ok for me to get some bouillan cubes and that would boost me, so I have had a cup of that today. I was also told to begin my chewable Vitamin immediatly and I think they probably help!

Girl, I havent lost any weight this week. I have NO IDEA why, Im assuming something to do with Water weight or something. idk, Im definently gonna talk to the doctor about it tomorrow cuz it FREAKED me out this am. I find that I am now OBSESSED with the scale. I need to like...lock it up week by week.

I'm 15 days out. Today is the 2nd day back to work and I'll see my Dr. later for the first follow up visit. Hoping I can start on purees tomorrow and thicker stuff like cottage chees and oatmeal. 28 lbs so far. Blessed not to have much nausea unless I swallow too much or eat too fast. Gas pains were the worst. I'm finding the Protein Shakes I make myself are good ( coconut or almond milk, whey Protein, greek yogurt and your fav fruit) , as are Premiere's, nectar fruit protein mixes you mix with Water, and Muscle Milk. My husband bought a Nutri-Bullet (made by Magic Bullet) and that will turn anything to liquid and preserve all the nutrients and Fiber in it - flaxseed, walnuts, spinach, kale, all fruits - this thing is amazing! If you buy it from the website, you can get this great book that gives you all kinds of recipes for the mixes. You get a LOT of nutrition packed into each cup you make. This is going to prove to be a great investment. Just drink the first few at night, at home, as they act as quite a cleanse in the beginning, until your body gets used to drinking pure nutrition.

For me it was prayer and a good wife.

You have to pray and put it in Gods hands.... In life everything is a risk so have your friends and family pray for your strength... You'll do just fine

High Protein foods or shakes helps with craving it helped me with mine because it keeps you full and not really wanting anything else.
And it helps with the snacking in between meals also and with that being said my weight loss progress has be great by doing it that way.

I'm 6 months out, and still crave some sweets....Its a battle. But, I have found out that white carbs are addictive....the more you eat them, the more you crave. So, I try really hard to stay away from them. When I want something sweet, I usually have a Protein Shake or bar. Sure, it doesn't taste as good as a Peanut Butter twix, but I just try to keep reminding myself that stuff is like poison. This surgery isn't magic, but it sure does make things a lot easier!

Hello everyone I had my surgery last Wednesday, I am 38 years old married with three kids my weight was 103kg, my height is 173 cm and my body mass index 33. I did the operation in Kuwait, Royal hayat hospital
I went to hospital at 7 am The surgery was for 40 minutes and then in recovery room for one hour, first day I was ok but in bed and wasn't allowed for any food or drink until next morning thats when the dr told me that my blood results are fine ,he encouraged me to start walking and to sip apple juice and Water and jelly. After 2 days I went home feeling tiered with head ache things were improving every day and I feel much better today.
Still feel tiered and my main problem is the heartburn and reflux the dr prescribed Gasec-40 which I did use for the past 4 days and have felt better.
So excited about the weight I lost so far 6 kilos woohoooo
Just wanted to share my story and I hope to reach my goal the healthy way with no extra skin

It seems crazy to me looking through all of these threads and seeing all the significant weight losses in short periods of time. Sometimes I wonder if I would just try one more time to eat healthy and exercise, could I do it on my own? But I seriously doubt it. To everyone around me, wanting this surgery seems obsurd to them. They just don't get it. They don't get the fact that I'm so tired of failing... It's exhausting. It's painful to sit back and know that I could be living a better life than what I am now. Being fat is completely devastating. I've even almost convinced myself that I love food so much that I can't get the surgery because I would miss it. Isn't that ridiculous? Some days I feel so down and all I can think about is saving the money and getting my butt to Mexico ASAP! Lol