leyvis

Hi I am from jax fl. I got sleeved on January 8 by Dr. Athmed. Your surgery day will be here before you realized it. Good luck to you.

soooo..... needless to say I'm freaking out!!! just found out I'm pregnant and will be calling both my doctor to set up an appointment to confirm and my surgeon for information, but yikes! I've heard pregnancy is quite common after weight loss surgery, but I'm concerned about how soon after the surgery this is....has anyone been through this or have any information to share???

I had my 2 month checkup today and showed the original post to my doctor. Dr. King ordered his nurse to pull up the thread and print it....he then told her to contact that office to see if there was such a case there. I asked if they could let me know just because it was a big concern to me. Dr. King said it is completely impossible and he would bet his 40 year career on the impossibility of this being true....again....only she knows the truth.

I sorry to hear this is happening to you. I found that crazy that you got cream of Soup at the hospital. I was on clear liquid 2 week before surgery, and 3 week after surgery. Now is that I am on full liquid, and able to eate cream of Soup. I think ur doc mess up in something. I don't see how can it be stretched unless u eating starch food and lot of sugary food.... After 3 week I am still having problem to eat all I need through the day. Sorry to hear that I will look for a new doc

Why the attack? The poor thing obviously didn't get much support from her doctors office and ate what she thought that she was allowed (Cream Soups were allowed for me early out...I had creamy potato in the hospital after my second surgery). I also gained not twenty, but FOURTY pounds in the first five weeks, so it's not impossible. I gained it because of my complications causing Fluid retention, then on TPN in hospital (IV's etc).
There's another thread where the poor gal posted her sisters tragic story and this same thing happened. She got beat to death when she just needed to share her story and was looking for help. If you don't believe the gal, WALK ON BY! Why do you have to beat her up.
I also did not have a leak test at the hospital. They are not a 100% guaranteed test given to everyone. What your doctor does Dawg is not what every doctor does. I see this time and time again here, that people boast they have the "top surgeon" one of the "top ten" and yet I see so many names of docs in that top ten that even my 20 years in banking is not necessary to see that there are over ten top tens out there LOL
This gal wanted help. Leave her be if you're only here to beat her up. Do you also stop and punch homeless people when you walk by you negative posters? Walk by!!!
OP, I was allowed cream soups and things as well but I was limited on the amount. For instance 18oz is just way way way too much for anyone when we're talking cream based soups (or any Soup really) and they are calorie packed. I'm wondering if you maybe need to work with a different nutritionist? Or also if you do have surgical issues to worry about. Did something go wrong? That could explain a weight gain.
I hope you get to the bottom of it and I'm sorry that you got goober here. People on this site don't like to read about the bad stories. They make it very clear and unwelcome sadly It's human nature I guess, but for those of us who suffered them, it's also very real and our stories should be heard as well. Intelligent people do want to hear them!

I sorry to hear this is happening to you. I found that crazy that you got cream of Soup at the hospital. I was on clear liquid 2 week before surgery, and 3 week after surgery. Now is that I am on full liquid, and able to eate cream of Soup. I think ur doc mess up in something. I don't see how can it be stretched unless u eating starch food and lot of sugary food.... After 3 week I am still having problem to eat all I need through the day. Sorry to hear that I will look for a new doc

Frozen scale Syndrome here too. I have faith - just follow the plan and it will happen. More Water. More Protein. More patience.
I'm thinking about joining the Valentine Challenge with an extra push for pounds off.
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I like Yoplait's 100 calorie greek yogurt. High Protein, good flavor and the lowest sugars I've seen.

I had surgery on Jan 8th, and I'm down 21 lbs so far. No complications and the only real pain was from gas. Once that was resolved, no pain at all. The left side is still tender and I cant sleep on it, which is a bummer. Got the staples out yesterday, yea! I wanted to take them out myself
I feel better everyday, have had no vomiting or dumping. Thank god. Going back to work on Tuesday and I'm ready.
The recipes shared on this site are super helpful, make sure to check that thread out.

I was on a week preop full liquid, a week clear liquid and now on a week a full liquid again

I was sleeved on New Year's Eve! Yes I was in the hospital instead of partying but what I great way to start a new year. I am now 3 weeks post op and I feel A LOT better than the first 2 weeks. Ugh, that was bad. I am on puréed foods. I find it challenging to attend business sit down dinners, etc without all the questions about why I am not eating much.... It's frusturating. Great news I'm down to 207 from 228!

I'm a cake decorator and like alot of us a foodie. I'm already back to doing cakes and sweets. This morning I woke up and decided to make eclairs. Also have a baby shower cake due on Friday. Then there's real food. My huge family is getting dinners at least from me. On Saturday is my hubby's bday so we are throwing him a BBQ/ bday party. I'll be cooking that day and for Sunday game day food. I figure there will always be temptations around so I may as well figure out how to deal with them. Hasn't been as bad as I would have thought. Maybe because I'm only a week out, but I hope it will become a habit. Once I can eat normal food again is when the real challenge will begin.

When I was on fluids it was harder to tell when I was full. Once you get to puréed foods its much easier. You will feel real uncomfortable. Trust me you probably won't be able to get no more than 5 -8 bites down depending on what you are eating.

I am the 8th as well......so much to do before then! I am a teacher so it is pretty hectic!
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I was sleeved on November 5th 2012. So glad I have lost 52 lbs so far, but omg I never knew it was going to be so hard to eat. Doing the diet prior to surgery was so easy, now getting the shakes and Vitamins are so difficult. Everything I eat tastes so awful, and then when I make something that seems good, I eat less than 1/4 cup and I am no longer interested, like never again interested in the food I had just eaten. I've just become disgusted with food all together, its become such a hassle just to eat, mostly because its so uncomfortable to eat. I've changed Vitamin flavors several times and they all make me sick, the taste makes me sick. Protein Shakes are the same, trying new flavors and all just tasting horrible to me. I have even bought unflavored Protein to add to my crystal light drinks, but its not unflavored, I can so tell its been added and the flavor is disgusting. My sense of taste had always been rather sensitive, but it has increased even more so. I simply have no idea what I am going to do. I love that I'm loosing the weight, but before long my hair is going to fall out, and I'm going to lose energy to do anything. Currently I do Water aerobics, but I'm having a difficult time with energy to do much else. So frustrated, I just never thought it would be so hard......eating is not the same at all.

I had severe pain in my left shoulder from the surgical gas on day 5 post op...it moves around and gets stuck...try moving a lot...also gas x is good if its gas in your sleeve.
Milk of magnesia is great the first months out...it works faster for us sleevers so stay close to home/bathroom but there is no cramping or pain with it like laxatives cause...
Hope you feel better soon!!

Hi leaves,
I did not have a BM for 12 days. Trust me do yourself a favor and start taking whatever your Dr. Recommends. I took milk of magnesia, liquid stool softener, drank 1 oz of warm prune juice all in the same day and no movement. The next day I did the same thing and added a supository and finally had results. My Dr. Said that I was having that problem because I was not drinking enough. The truth I was doing the best I could.... In the end I had to use different combinations of the little helpers for the first month. Now at 2 Months all is normal in this department.... True enough I am drinking 64 oz's at least of liquids a day. I added a cup of Decaf coffee in the morning and bam that is the combination that seems to work. Sorry
I rambled on ... But I hope it helped. My main point is don't wait to contact your Dr. And ask for some direction as to what you should take to have a BM.
Best wishes! Tina

Wow...you look great! I have the same question...any advice on how you lost so quick? I am down 66 pounds in 4 months. What does your diet consists of? Do you exercise quite a bit? Also curious as to how much Protein you consume daily? and is it thru all food or do you still do the Protein shakes? (Sorry for so many questions) But I would appreciate the advice.
Congrats!
Thanks and God bless.

i had surgery Jan 9th. I too have the horrible gas pains. Other then using gas x I also use a heating pad and place it on my shoulder. It helps alot!

Hi,
I was sleeved the 8th and I have the same feeling until a gas bubble comes up! Also, it may be TMI, but my favorite pose is to get on my knees and forearms with my butt in the air and let the gas rise up my back.......such relief! I also take gas x and the nurse gave me a thumbs up on them!
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First week was very hard for me. My nut and MD said the first week or so, Water is more important than Protein. I was unable to do the protein during the first two weeks. Your Liquid Protein intake supposedly counts towards your oral intake of Fluid. Gas x strips helped. I walked circles in my house to help pass the gas. Good luck, it does get easier.

I recently joined the website. I met with my surgeon yesterday, see the nutritionist and psychologist on the 19th, classes in Januray and if all goes well, surgery in April. My surgeon is Dr. Uchal