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Congrats! I also wanted everyone to just leave me alone when I came out of the anesthesia - too many people trying to get me to talk and all I wanted to do was concentrate on how much my incision sites hurt. I kept telling them "Sssshhhh!" Embarrassing now, but it was how I felt at the time. I needed quiet to focus. ha ha I hope the next few days fly by for you, since they can be the worst. Keep us updated!

My psych eval doc advised me not to tell anyone about my surgery, since then I'll be under a microscope. I agreed, but I didn't want to lie about a surgery I wasn't having (as noted above, you may need to actually have your gallbladder out as a result of VSG), so, I took a vacation! I've "been on vacation" for a couple of weeks now and it has been amazing. (I haven't taken a real vacation in 4 years, so it really was the truth - there just was a little surgery mixed in there, LOL) I've had friends come to visit from out of town, my mom hung out with me, and I've taken care of a bunch of personal things. No one, other than the 3 people at work who actually know why I was out, have questioned me. One thing that's made this easy is that I have been slowly losing weight since the first of the year and on a high-protein diet since June. People already knew I was making significant dietary changes, so when I'm actually back in the office and losing weight, it won't be out of the ordinary. They are used to seeing water and protein drinks on my desk. It has also been kind of fun, since I've been relaxing and I'm stress-free for the first time in years.

So sorry to hear this, but sadly not surprised. People can just be thoughtless and mean. Less than 10 people are aware I've had surgery, for this exact reason. All those who don't know about my surgery will notice I eat less, and then then will notice I am losing weight. That's all they need to know!!! Hang in there, you are doing everything you should. The most important thing is to "take care of you."

In your pre-surgery meetings, has this been discussed? I ask because per your ticker, you're having surgery tomorrow. This seems like a pretty important question to bring up at the last minute. One thing I do know - surgeons do what they do - they have a procedure, a plan, and they stick to it. Something like this, a high-stakes invasive surgery, isn't probably something they personalize patient by patient, or by request. Either way, good luck to you!

I used to use the Flintstones gummies (4 per day), but now I take the Centrum "flavor burst" chews - they essentially are Skittles, tasty and remind me of eating candy! (This is just the multi-vitamin aspect of supplements, not sure about the calcium, etc that others take). Hope this helps. (I also bought the Fiber gummies, they aren't too bad!)

I was sleeved 9/16, and I've also stopped losing weight. It's a bit frustrating considering how little I am eating. I am taking in 500-600 calories per day, very few carbs, but I can't seem to hit my water goal. The surgery does work, we've seen that here, but I think everyone is different. Are you getting in the minutes of walking (I am not no motivation at this point), because that might also make a difference. Hang In There!!!! We can do this!

I was sleeved 9/16, and it has been a very positive experience. I got super nervous right before my surgery (literally as they were wheeling me into the operating room) but then they gave me the happy drugs and next thing I knew I was out of surgery and it has been a dream since. I took a couple weeks off work, my friend and my mom came to babysit me (totally spoil me), and I haven't had any troubles. Each day I feel better, and can do more. It's awesome. I wish you the very same positive experience, and no regrets!!!

It will go by so fast, you won't even believe it's over when you wake up. Congrats on starting the next phase of the "new you"!!!

This seems to vary with everyone. I am starting my 3rd week post-op and I have a painful ache in my side when I sit up (in an office chair) for too long. So, I'm working half time from home this week, rather than trying to go back to work full time. Each day I am feeling better, but I am not a person who could have gone back after a week, or even two, due to the pain in my side. I've also heard a lot about fatigue, although I haven't had that issue. Good luck!

It could vary by doc, of course, but I've been on my prescription prilosec (Omeprazole) since the day after surgery. It's a small capsule. I was also advised to crush any pills like my tylenol for the first few weeks if they felt too big to swallow, but I haven't had a problem yet. Extended release meds can't be crushed, though, so I haven't taken any of that type of med since surgery. Good luck!

Love it!

Best Wishes for a great surgery today!

Congrats! Each day is a new adventure once you're home

My suggestion is to try even smaller sips. Early in the post-op phase, I could barely sip 1/5 of that tiny cup they give us at the hospital and I was burping and in a bit of pain. Now, a week later, it's much better. I also experimented with water temp and for me it turned out anything super cold went down better. Finding the right temp for you could really help. Good luck!

Another milestone - congrats!

So on day 4 (friday for me), my doctor's office said I had to take Milk of Magnesia because I needed to poo by/on Day 5. If nothing's coming out, it is not going to be fun. So yesterday midday and then again last night I had the Milk of Magnesia and it didn't happen until 4 a.m. and then 6 a.m. Most painful events of my life thus far that I can remember but thank god that's over. My advice: Don't wait - buy the cherry flavor MoM and drink up. I was warned if it didn't happen "naturally" I would be required to get an enema -- Words that scared me enough to drink MoM twice! What a nightmare, but at least it's over now. This is so TMI, but I hope it helps out.

Cheers! Lots of Confetti! Fireworks! Congratulations - it is a milestone, no matter what. Great job, and you should definitely take the props. Keep up the good work.

Welcome and congrats on a successful surgery. I was also on the 16th, and I'm feeling pretty good as far as recovery goes. Good luck to you in this next phase!

You have done an amazing job and you do look great. I'm glad to hear that your weight is leveling off, since you don't want to go too far. As far as your wife's journey with WL as compared to yours, it really sounds like she's on a different path or has different motivations than you. Your success isn't apparently the same as her success, so she isn't reacting the way you're expecting. I agree with above comments about the heart to heart and the idea of couple's counseling to be sure you are both still on the same track - it's good to check in. Also, if your weight is leveling off finally - it might truly be time to get to that more upscale department store where a menswear expert can "fit" you for your new body shape - from t-shirts to jeans and dressier clothes, fit can really make that difference and you sure deserve it after such amazing work and success! Good luck!

Hmm, proportionally it looks great to me. And you are looking awesome!

Wow, congrats! This is an amazing accomplishment and you should be proud!

Congrats! I also lurked on this site for a few months before joining. I joined on the day of my first official visit to my weight loss surgery clinic. I just had surgery this past Monday. Soon this will be you as well. This is such a great community!

I'm on day 3 post op. (surgery on Monday) I've been coughing up mucous as well, clearing out my lungs. It does hurt to cough but I want that junk out of there. My surgery went well and my recovery has been decent so far. I have one incision that's killing me but the others are fine. Today my goal is 40 oz protein and at least 36 oz water. I'm having trouble sleeping but everything else seems to be on track. We'll see if with the extra waking hours I can reach my goals! Good luck to everyone at this early post-op stage, it only gets better

Hang in there! I hope it all gets better soon. I was feeling some nausea from drinks that were too warm, so I switched to cold and was able to get by. Other people have the exact opposite - warm is good but they can't tolerate the cold drinks. So, maybe trying different temps could help. Good luck - definitely go see the doc if this continues.

It gets a bit "too real" while you wait, but keep your goals in mind. Despite the worry before surgery, once the ball starts rolling it's over before you know it and you're on the next step to recovery and the new you! Best of luck!