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Regarding blood work/labs.. Does anyone know what our ideal number should be as VSG patients? I feel so left in the dark about my health every since my surgery, no matter which doctor I see, nobody explains anything! My protein number is 6... Low, high?!!! Any help is appreciated!! Thank you!

I am a little over 3 months out and for the last couple weeks, have been losing a lot of my hair. It's inevitable. I take all my vits and water and protein.... people say it will stop and grow back, but I think I may have to cut my long hair off.... it looks like hell and is all over the place... I hope this doesn't happen to you!! But if it does, hang in there my friend!! Best of luck...

update.... I went in and had blood drawn... waiting for the results... said to be in by Tues... Thank you all, again, for your replies and support. Bless you

I am eating 4 times a day and getting all my water in as well. Maybe I should try the magnesium too.. Thank you.

Thank you all for the replies., I really appreciate you all. I don't take any pain meds, just my vit, iron and B12 shot. I guess I will have to wait to get blood tests back... I keep praying I will wake up and my vision will be back to normal

Yes, my BP is good, had it checked today. Had some bloodwork done too, I was thinking maybe I am hypoglycemic or have hypothyroidism because of all my symptoms. Fatigue, blurry vision, shakiness, can't sleep, confused and lathargic.. I've never felt good since day one. And I am tired of it all. I really do not know how much more I can take. This blurry vision really has me scared.

I've been having very blurry vision for the past month, I am a little over 3 months out. My vision was fine before surgery... But now, really starting to freak me out- even as I type this!! Anyone experience this after surgery? It has seriously been one thing after another, I don't know how much more I can take. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated!! I'm so scared.

It is your decision... It is life changing. It's forever. It's work. Everyday. I had about the same stats as yourself... If I could go back, I wouldn't of had the surgery. No intention of discouraging you, just my experience and opinion. Not everyone loves their sleeve. I fall in the percentage of patients who have regretted the surgery and have had complications from day one. Either way you decide, you do it for you!! Good luck and God bless you!

Anyone have the symptoms of either one since being sleeved? Im a little over 3 mths out and it's one thing after another. Very unhappy so far.. But mostly blurred vision and very shakey after I eat or don't eat, and very fatigued after I eat. The blurred vision is driving me crazy. I keep having to go to the doctor and it's stressing me out financially because I don't have insurance anymore. Anyone relate to my symptoms?

I am right with you... Total regret here... Living hell since day one.. Just want to feel good/normal. It's hard to be positive when you never feel well. 3 months out and I thought I would be feeling better, physically/mentally and emotionally. Just want my life back.

Does anyone know how long before we are allowed to have sushi? Or has anyone tried it since getting sleeved?

I can relate... I'm almost 3 months out and have regretted the surgery since day 1. Not because I can't eat what I used to, but because this process has brought on this incredible anxiety and depression like I've never known. I have been living in a very dark place since surgery, going from loving life to hoping I won't wake up. I do not look forward to eating, Cannot stomach ANY protein drinks and am sick of all the animal proteins and dairy. My almost veg diet does not work with my sleeve, because I'm not getting enough protein in, hence, feeling shakey all day. I'm sorry for the negativity, but I can't seem to get help/ follow-up care from any doctors. I do have anxiety meds now so I can sleep, but after I wake up, the nightmare begins. Every single day. I'm happy for those people who love their sleeve... I thought I would be one of those people.. But I'm not. And now I have to come to terms with my regret and unhappiness. God Bless everyone...

Im praying for you... I know how awful you feel. Love and light.

Anyone eating these foods at 2 mths out? Everyone seems to have different eating phases or plans, and my surgeon's post-op coordinator really doesn't seem to care, so... Anyone? I haven't been able to stomach any protein shakes AT ALL and am tired of meat/dairy, which prior to surgery, it was clear to me by the coordinator, that a mostly veg diet is easily possible with the sleeve, that I shouldn't have any worries.. NOT! Anyone eating a plant/protein based diet? Im struggling. Any help would be great help, thank you.

Hello everyone.. I'm just over 2 mths out, and my tongue still doesnt look "normal"... Treated for thrush a little over a month ago, looks better, but not back to where I was before surgery. Does this eventually get better? And same for ridges on my nails now.. Please tell me this all goes away! Anyone?!! I appreciate your feedback!