charlie707

I am 12 days post surgery. I am feeling great, down 25 pounds since day of surgery. I am losing it just having greek yogurt, protein shakes and jello. Today I broke down and had a little bit of mashed potatoes and later some mushed chili. It was good. I am not didn't feel sick. I did feel full. I know I should slow down but man it can be tough.

I was really bad about pre op diet. I didn't do it. I was sleeved on a tuesday. I had protein shakes all day sunday and clear liquid only on monday before. I didn't lose any pre surgery weight. Maybe that is why it is going so fast now because by body isn't used to it. Now I have been eating a lot of greek yogurt, sugar free jello and the premier brand protein shakes from costco.

I had my sleeve done on 7/15 and I am already down 20 lbs. I am not trying to complain but it has only been 9 days. I am getting 80 grams of protein and about 60 oz of water. I am just kind of freaked out that I am losing too fast and something is wrong.

I had mine 7/15. I am 5 days out now. I am feeling really good. I have a lot of energy and have been sleeping really well. I am sore when I wake up and if I cough deeply but other than that things are doing good. I am concerned I haven't had much of a bowel movement since I have been out of the hospital. I wondered how others have been feeling in that regards. Glad to follow this group.

I had mine 5 days ago. Feeling good so far. When I cough deeply is kills me, other than that things are good. I am concerned about not really having bowel movements. Maybe that is more than you want to discuss but I am getting a little worried. Hope you are feeling well

Good luck. You will be fine and life will be better in the near future for your whole family. I hope your recovery is quick and relatively painless. I had mine done 5 days ago at Stanford Hospital. I am doing really well so far. I am getting tired of getting my Protein from greek yogurt. I am really not in that much pain except when I have a deep cough. When that happens, it is bad. Hang in there and get as much rest as possible.

I just had mine done on 7/15. Things are going really well. I am sore but I am up and walking a lot. So far things are better then expected. Good luck.

So I finally did it. I backed out in March and April but finally went through with it 4 days ago. I am back home now and feeling pretty good. I had my surgery done at Stanford my Dr. Morton and his extensive team. My stay at the hospital was overall positive. I did get pretty frustrated with how long it took for them to clear my swallow test. Other than that it was a lot smoother then I expected. I was able to get up and start walking an hour after being put in my recovery room. I walked a lot. Probably too much but everyone told me how it would relieve gas pain and I got bored laying in bed all the time. I ended up driving myself home 3 days after the surgery from Hayward to McKinleyville (around 320 miles). Not the smartest thing but I am pretty stubborn. I am sore but I am in a lot less pain then I thought I would be in. I am taking 1 regular vicodin every 6 hours. I am doing ok getting my Protein and liquids in my system. I am shocked I can eat as much as I can. I thought it would be like an ounce or two at first but I am able to eat a 5.3 ounce Greek yogurt in about 15 minutes. Overall I feel really good and positive about the procedure and the recovery so far. My incision sites are leaking a little but nothing more than I think is normal. I think I am like 6 pounds down from my surgery date.

March 10th for me too! Good luck you all.

I get sleeved next monday and I hope I do as well as you. Glad to hear it went well and good luck on your new life.

I am on day two and I feel the same way. I hear it gets better but it is hard now. I don't know if you have your vitamins yet or not but don't forget to start them now if you are liquid only. Good luck. When is your surgery date? Mine is March 10th.

Good luck and hang in there. I just started my liquid only diet yesterday and it is really hard. I just went to get change for a $20 bill for my job and walked by a taco truck. I swear it never smelled that good before today. I hope your surgery goes well.

protein shakes and carrots and soup

So my parents, my wife and my roommate all don't understand why I am going through with the surgery. I would think I would get encouragement for quitting smoking, stopping drinking and working towards getting to a healthier weight. Instead I get told how disappointed and upset they are that I am not doing it on my own. I can understand people feeling like it is drastic, even think I could lose the weight on my own. But the truth is so far in life I have only gained. I am not ashamed to admit I need help. I am tried of apnea and all this weight and wish I had support from the people closest to me. Sorry for going off but I don't think many people would understand.

I am getting my surgery done at Stanford on 3/10/2014. I am in my liquid only diet phase and struggling. I could use some encouragement. I am having family members tell me how disappointing I am for going ahead with surgery. I am looking forward to a life at a healthy weight and don't understand peoples negativity. I just need a different perspective to help keep me motivated and on track. Thanks