Carly

That is awesome that you have already changed in size that much!

Best of luck. We will be waiting to hear from you!

I went back to work yesterday after having one week off. I have been fine. I teach at the university so I am up at 5:00, at school by 6:30, and teaching from 8-11. I am usually back home by 1:00. These past two days I have been tired when I got home, but no huge deal. I don't think anyone could guess that I had surgery by my disposition at work. For me, it has been ok.

Ok, glad to hear I'm not alone. That's strange about the smell, why is that I wonder?

No, I'm not diabetic. I wondered about this liquid diet and blood sugar issues though. I'm not diabetic, but I certainly have dealt with low blood sugar symptoms.

Thanks. It was a little better today. Hoping for the best for you and me.

Thanks Dooter, I asked my doctor today at my one week appt. he seemed to think this is just normal. I think I am peri menopausal too. So worried about the hair loss, as I have already lost so much! Thanks

As anyone else out there felt sweaty with light exertion? I was walking to and from my classes today and am so clammy. No temp. just slightly sweaty. Is this normal?

Well I am back to work tomorrow, and I teach in college, so there is nothing too strenuous, but I do have a rolling briefcase that I need to lift in and out of my car. Is that ok? It probably weighs about 20 lbs.

Thank you Wheetsin, Finally had success, but that was six days! Can't wait to have some more substance in my diet.

Welcome Nancy! I haven't told anyone yet, so I don't know about the judging part, and my first day back at work is tomorrow. I wouldn't say this is the easy way out. I was never really overweight until my thirties, but since that time I have tried a myriad of diets and ways to get back into my old self. What I came to realize is that the habits that I had built, as a child and teenager, of hiding sweets and indulging secretly and generally just making food choices based on emotions, were the real sabotagers in my quest. It took me a long time to get to this point, and it will take me a long time to get out. What I see the beauty of this aide of vsg is that it is a support for my sincere desire to change my life. Obviously, I need support, and no one has the right to judge someone for that. Best wishes to you!

Hey y'all, I am just wondering if mornings were particularly difficult for anyone else? Its not that they are bad, but I definitely feel worse in the AM. I feel a little sweaty, although there is no temp, weak, and a bit queezy. I keep water by my bed so I can take a sip here and there during the night, and as soon as I get up, I drink Activia yogurt. It dissipates, but I was just wondering if anyone else had a similar feeling.

Did you find an answer? I am having a similar problem.

Thanks y'all. I guess the problem is I am on clear fluids, so no bulk. Applesauce sounds so good. Maybe next week?

There have been a lot of studies lately proving the negative effects of diet sodas and also linking them to cravings. I would suggest to stop drinking them and see what happens. Best of luck !

This is my 5th day post op and still havent gone to the bathroom yet. Is this normal? Of course I am peeing, but not the other.

Nice list Amber! I agree with all of it, especially flying. Since I am living in Kuwait now, we go back to the US for the summers, and those 13+ hours of flying are so uncomfortable. I am the only one in our family who doesn't get any sleep on the flight. Also, I feel so bad because my littlest one sits beside me, and he gets crowded in by me. Hopefully, I will have lost enough pounds by this summer to notice a small difference. I also can relate to the joke thing. I think I am the only really overweight person at my work, and I hate it when they all talk about how they are fat, when in reality they are thin. Anyway, thanks for the list!

Hey thanks y'all. I feel better after all of that anecdotal evidence. I will remember to stay away from that blog. hope everyone is well and progressing. Thanks again!

Great new Aviiva! Keep us posted!

Did something not so smart fora newly sleeved and read a website that was all speaking disparagingly about VSG in the long run. They said there is a conspiracy of silence with people who are 6 years out plus. They were maintaining that the results of having a much smaller stomach had serious negative effects on health. I did my own research on WLS and decided aginst bypasss for those aforementioned reasons. I didnt find negative health reprecussions related to the sleeve tho. Is anyone on here a longer term sleever? Or does anyone know someone who has had this operation a while back? Help?!

Thank you all for the well wishes!