BigToeVSG

Hang in there. You're almost there. I'm five weeks post-op and have already gone through the gambit of emotions but no regrets. Right before surgery your emotions are running wild so concentrate on the logical thought process that went into your decision and actions leading up to surgery. There are so many reasons to be healthy. Follow the program and it will work regardless of any thyroid issues. Good luck and prayers!!!

Bcole, are you having problems getting liquids or have you just been lax in getting them in. If you have a problem taking in and keeping down liquids, then you probably can't do anything on your own. Either way a call the surgeon or PCP is easy and they can help you decide the course of action.

I've had this problem too. I was on BP meds before surgery and have continued to take that med after surgery because my BP didn't seem stable after surgery. However, now that I am almost 5 weeks post-op and dropped 30+ pounds, I'm wondering if my BP meds are making me light-headed. Being dehydrated, lowers your BP too (less fluid in the body, lower BP), which could be the problem. Mine happens when I get up/stand up quickly. Good luck. That funny feeling is no fun....

Lyra, has a good point, some people can be judgemental so not sharing your entire life's details isn't necessary. I told most people I work with because I am close to many of them. However, there was one person who even after me having the surgery seems to indicate that I made a mistake and what they are doing is the "way to go." In all, its your decision and as you continue to lose weight tell them its diet and exercise because it IS diet and exercise. The seleve simply helps you with the diet side of the equasion. As for the "what did I do to myself," its a tough one. My kids still have a hard time understanding that dad's portion are much smaller than their own and will be that way forever. That is a normal feeling and like the steri-strips and pain, it will also pass. Take care, congrats and good luck!

If that doesn't make you feel great, I don't know what will!!! That is so very awesome!!!

I was sleeved on 12/21. The hardest part, like most of you, has been seeing food that I really won't be able to have. Most of which I shouldn't have anyway. I have taken the approach, that if I'm only going to a little food in then it better be good for my body. I came home before Christmas and there was lots of "holiday eating" which was tough but my family was very considerate. The best part is losing weight. Down 26lbs in 3 weeks, I'll take it. Clothes are fitting better but I have not started to dig into my smaller sizes yet. I am embarrassed and happy to say my recovery was a breeze. I feel fortunate to have been able to drink fluids, move around and even get to mushies very quickly. Doc cleared me for exercise so I am starting to ramp up my cardio and adding weights. Take care!

I know I had a lot of fatigue because I wasn't sleeping, waking up 4-5 times a night. I still had some abdominal discomfort from the incisions even though they were healing nicely. The only thing I have heard in relation to fatigue is getting your minimum 60g of Protein. Also, make sure your getting your b12 supplement. My doc says it takes up to 2 years to become b12 deficient but it is clearly proven that b12 is essential for energy. I think the number is 2000mcg b12 a week. Hope you get better and have more energy soon.

My surgery was at 3:00pm and I had to arrive at 1:00pm. Surgery went off as scheduled. I don't know when I got to a room where I saw my family. Its a big blurr. I stayed one night in the hospital. They had me up walking and moving very quickly. I was lucky to be able to go to the bathroom and drink very limited fluid via ice chips. I was discharged the very next morning at 9:30am. I do think my visit was best case scenario for most slevees.