MystiGal

I was told no bath/swimming until 6 weeks post op.

If you aren't getting any fluids, that can cause your fever to hold on. My dr said not to worry unless the fever is over 101. Try to get some fluids in and keep an eye on your temp. If it keeps climbing, call your surgeon's office

I have had Miso Soup at least 3 times a week for the past 2 weeks. It is better than chicken broth!

I was also in so much pain on the main incision that shot through my back like a fire poker!! I could only walk for a few minutes before I would be doubled over in pain. Last night I was tossing & turning in my sleep and felt a big POP near my incision. Now today I am 100% pain free!! Hopefully you will be pain free soon!

Yes, having the same problem. I am chalking it up to a lack of nutrients. I had my 2 week check up today & was told to start taking my Vitamins, so hoping that will help. Tired of having a sore throat!!! Hope you feel better soon.

I just tried chocolate whew protien shake and I thought it was the most disgusting thing I ever drank. I hope I dont have to drink this stuff for the rest of my life!!!!

I feel the same way you do. It is a little bit better if you put ice in it.

Haha, its at a restaurant here in Florida. If you're ever in the area and looking for a Rib Roll, let me know!

So funny... I overheard someone in my office today talking about something similar that they have at a restaurant here in Dallas. Eggroll filled with brisket, bacon, cheese, BBQ Sauce and jalapenos. Sounds sooo good!!!!

Wow... You look great!! So happy for you!!

Wow... You look amazing!!

Where do you find these Protein shots?

You can get them at Walmart.< /p>

The first thing I asked for was some Water, because I had cotton mouth so bad. They gave me ice chips and I was fine. I didn't think about any kind of food until probably day 6 post op.

I agree that you should be happy you aren't having any problems! So many people go through such a difficult time with food in the beginning. But, I also agree with other posts I have read on this issue... Just because you can eat a lot, doesnt mean you should.

I had my first appointment the first week in April and surgery May 21st, so almost 2 months.

You look great!!

You look fabulous!!

Not everyone feels like this from sugar after vsg surgery, but it sounds like you, like me, will experience this with sugar. And seems how I am now almost 10 months out, I dont see it going away anytime soon. At least not for me.

When I eat sugar, I get dizzy, nauseous, hot sweats, cold chills, stomach cramps, dry heeves, diarrhea, and occasionally....vomiting. I dont get all symptoms every time, and some times a symptom can be worse than the last time. It sucks. Even stuff you wouldnt even think about has sugar and might send me into a sugar attack!

The first time it happened i ended up in the fetal position on the floor. I was so freaked out i had no idea why this was happening. I try to be very diligent about checking sugar content.

On the bright side, I cant cheat and eat a cookie or a cupcake. So it keeps me in line

Wow, 10 months out and it still happens? I was hoping it would go away!! But you are right, it is probably for the best because I have had a major sweet tooth my entire life... So now I will have NO desire to eat that cookie or cupcake!!!

It's called dumping. You had the classic symptoms of it. And yes, it was from the sugar. Dumping isn't as common with the sleeve as it is with bypass but it does happen and you my dear had it.

Thank you! I am happy I know now what it was! That was a terrible feeling and I never want to experience it again!!!

You go girl!! Have fun, you deserve it!

Well, I spent about 6 hours lounging by the pool yesterday and got burnt to a crisp. Every summer I get burned the first time I go to the pool. This is on a whole different level though, I am really burned bad! Of course I couldn't get in the pool because I am only 13 days post op, but it felt amazing outside, so I had no idea I was being fried. I was sure to stay hydrated all day. Well, last night I was laying on my couch. I asked my daughter to pour me some of my G2 Gatorade. She brought me a glass and I drank about an ounce of it....then something really crazy happened. I felt like I was having a heart attack. I stood up and broke out into a major sweat. I was dizzy. I was seeing black spots. I handed my daughter my phone and told her to call my mom & tell her to come to my house that I needed to go to the emergency room. I got the sudden urge to use the restroom (TMI, I know) - I had diarrhea and within a minute or two, poof- I was totally normal! WTF?? I asked my daughter what she put in the glass, she told me she put Kool Aid...FULL SUGAR FILLED KOOL AID! She is only 9, so I couldn't get upset with her. I am assuming this was a reaction to the sugar? If so, I will NEVER put anything with sugar near my lips again!!! I guess that is a good thing, but geez I thought I was going to die!!! Anyone else experienced this??????

You should probably just listen to your body. I am only 12 days post op and can take normal drinks of Water.< /p>

I think it is normal for you. I am only 12 days post op and I have lost 30 pounds, including the weight I lost preop. Everyone loses differently, it all depends on you, your starting weight, age may be a factor along with several other things. Congratulations on your success!! Keep doing whatever you are doing, obviously it is working!!

Congratulations! You are doing great!!

Congratulations! Praying for a speedy recovery! It gets better every day!

I have been smoking since 12 years old. Tried Champix and the nightmares were terrible. Zyban makes me too dizzy, now i am in free nicotine e cigs and its better than nothing. I am dying for acreal cigarrette but my surgery is on June 12th. Hope i can get used to the e cig with no nicotine. I usr Blu cigs

Stay strong!! 10 days left, you can do it!!!

I quit smoking after 17 years on January 10, 2012 by switching to an e cigarette. My surgeon told me I had to be at least six weeks smoke free or the surgery would be canceled, including the e cigarette. I quit for good on January 12, 2013. Feel better than ever! Good luck to everyone trying to quit. The e cigarette.helps alot, but it is still hard!!