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This thread has been a life saver for me. I am in a stall, was nauseated for weeks and so on and it means a lot to know I am not alone. Thanks all of you!

This thread has been a life saver for me. I am in a stall, was nauseated for weeks and so on and it means a lot to know I am not alone. Thanks all of you!

It's been a roller coaster for me. Sleeved on 9/10 I spent 3 days in hospital to return 2days later for another 3 days. Then I thought I was on my way to recovery when I was readmitted -I spent 10 days in the hospital for a very serious bowel obstruction. I've been home almost three weeks and finally able to move around. Weight loss? It is in a stall I have lost only three pounds in the last two weeks. I feel crazy frustrated and even though I know I need to just work my way through ( there is no going back) I dream about a time machine so I could go back and not do this! I'm also struggling with Vitamins. Anybody got ideas for a swallowable multi-vit? Trying many none has really worked. Thanks for listening and any advice is welcome.

This thread has been a life saver for me. I am in a stall, was nauseated for weeks and so on and it means a lot to know I am not alone. Thanks all of you!

It's been a roller coaster for me. Sleeved on 9/10 I spent 3 days in hospital to return 2days later for another 3 days. Then I thought I was on my way to recovery when I was readmitted -I spent 10 days in the hospital for a very serious bowel obstruction. I've been home almost three weeks and finally able to move around. Weight loss? It is in a stall I have lost only three pounds in the last two weeks. I feel crazy frustrated and even though I know I need to just work my way through ( there is no going back) I dream about a time machine so I could go back and not do this! I'm also struggling with Vitamins. Anybody got ideas for a swallowable multi-vit? Trying many none has really worked. Thanks for listening and any advice is welcome.

The verdict is still out for me. I have gone throw so much and fir me the problem was a partial obstructed bowel. Here's how it went. On Sept 10 I was sleeved. When I woke up I was nauseated and this continued. I stayed in the hospital for 4 days/3 nights. Went home and 36 hours later I was in the ER. I was admitted for dehydration . Nausea continued and IV fluids were started. After another 3 days I went home. Five days after I went home I felt better and seeing the end of the tunnel began to focus on my health goals. I moved through purée phase and started soft foods. Then on the morning of 10/3 I was doubled over with pain and went to the ER I was vomiting uncontrollably, my side was in pain and Ithe nausea was relentless. The started doing tests- upper Gi CT scan, etc... I had to drink the terrible Fluid while the radiologist watched it move through. I warned him there was no way I would keep this foul tasting liquid down. He patted my shoulder and told me " it'll be better than you think. After vomiting everywhere ( including the radiologist) I consumed enough for them to discover a full bowel obstruction. My surgeon wanted to see if the stricture might open up on its own ( I have a complicated med history) so I had the ng tube inserted through the nose and down the throat to pump out my gut (Ouch), got a pic line for feeding because I couldn't hold down anything, and I was given phenegren, zofran and other drugs that eventually started to work. Finally on 10/9 I had another surgery to clear the obstruction and do a complete hernia repair. The surgery was done laparoscopically but it produced 16 new incisions ! I finally left the hospital on 10/13 yup that means I was there for 10 days + 4 + 3 for a grand total of 17 days in the hospital. I've been home for 10 days and I can say it is getting better everyday. I still need to take my nausea meds but I figure it can only get better from here. Hang in there and write down every reason why you did this. I helps keep me focused.

Thank you all! The nausea finally broke on post op day 9. It really was amazing within the span of an hour the nausea dissipated. Since, liquid diet is in swing. My incisions still ache ( from all the retching) but I am sleeping and meeting the Protein and Water goals.

Thank you all! The nausea finally broke on post op day 9. It really was amazing within the span of an hour the nausea dissipated. Since, liquid diet is in swing. My incisions still ache ( from all the retching) but I am sleeping and meeting the Protein and Water goals.

I have to say this a " must do movement" contact your Dr office now. Not open? Ask to have the on call Dr call you ASAP. Explain you either didn't get or really don't understand what to do now. It seems extreme but you should never have been sent home without Your Dr and hospital staff having provided you clear and direct instructions. All the best

I would suggest if the incision pain is significant wear a binder to hold your core together as your muscle recovers. Glad it worked out:)

I am 9 days out. I stayed in for 3 days because I couldn't hold down anything. Then went home for a day to return to hospital for a read mission for dehydration. The first 8 days were to true. I felt the pain would never end. When we suffer it is hard to see beyond pain. Pain is all consuming. But we are gifted with imagination and here is where you need to us it. Speak your WLS dreams out loud. List the reasons you wanted to live a different life. List the positive (things to come). List the negative things ( all that you hate about being fat and how it limits your life). And do this over and over and over and over and over and eventually you will survive what feels impossible to survive and you will soar!!!

Keep in mind, your gut has a staple line in it. There is this progressive diet for a reason. Be very careful, besides, from day one, we need to put into affect, lifestyle changes, self control, make wise choices. A couple of months ago we made home made pizza. Several years ago we'd have eaten the entire thing. I ate 1.5 thin pieces, my husband ate three and a half, the other three went into baggies for 'later'. I put them in the frig and then decided that I DID NOT NEED or WANT to eat pizza again that week.
I did the 'recipe' in MFP and realized how much cheese was on there and even though it was 2% mozzarella, it was still HIGH in calories. Sooooo, I did something that I have never done in my life, I got the pizza out of the refrigerator and threw it in the trash.
You may not understand a non-scale victory yet, but you will at some point realize what a big deal this is!!!!! I have never felt so in control. This would not have happened prior to surgery, it makes it easier for me to make wiser choices if I need or want to!!! Even at three years out, I still have new and exciting things happening!
The point is, be careful, leaks are more common the first five or six weeks, hence the different stages. Now the real work begins, the doctor did his job, now it's your turn. There is no end date, this is forever! You have a new normal, and it's great, it's life altering. You will not believe how different your life will be a year from now!!! Good luck!

Good morning everyone ! I was sleeved yesterday, around noon, rough night but all went well I was so scared to do this. Time will tell if this was worth it

Good morning everyone ! I was sleeved yesterday, around noon, rough night but all went well I was so scared to do this. Time will tell if this was worth it

Good morning everyone ! I was sleeved yesterday, around noon, rough night but all went well I was so scared to do this. Time will tell if this was worth it

Good morning everyone ! I was sleeved yesterday, around noon, rough night but all went well I was so scared to do this. Time will tell if this was worth it

When I started looking into all of this I was motivated by my children and family. Selfishly I wanted to be there for the graduations and weddings. I didn't want to miss seeing them grow up. But this journey has taught me that this decision is for me and for them.
For me - I get to see grandchildren, attend my daughters wedding and spend time loving and laughing with them. I get to live a life i have only dared to dream. a life filled with self confidence, self love, and actualization of who i was intended to be. But I came to realize this is for them too. How could I leave them without a mother? How could they move beyond knowing I didn't do everything I could to stay with them.
I 've head you need to do this for yourself first. And that may be true but if it is my children aren't far behind.
Tough decisions often have glorious outcomes.
Stay strong and I hope it all went well.

When I started looking into all of this I was motivated by my children and family. Selfishly I wanted to be there for the graduations and weddings. I didn't want to miss seeing them grow up. But this journey has taught me that this decision is for me and for them.
For me - I get to see grandchildren, attend my daughters wedding and spend time loving and laughing with them. I get to live a life i have only dared to dream. a life filled with self confidence, self love, and actualization of who i was intended to be. But I came to realize this is for them too. How could I leave them without a mother? How could they move beyond knowing I didn't do everything I could to stay with them.
I 've head you need to do this for yourself first. And that may be true but if it is my children aren't far behind.
Tough decisions often have glorious outcomes.
Stay strong and I hope it all went well.