chrissythemoo

That's one thing I wanted to ask. Has anyone else lost their thirst? Only I haven't felt thirsty once since my surgery and it worries me. I can go hours before realising I haven't drunk anything....

Hi guys, I've just got home from hospital Been in for 3 weeks. Sadly I either had a very small leak that sorted itself or I had a bleed. Just 2 days before my 6 week anniversary I got these awful sharp pains in my left side so contacted my surgeon. They admitted me and sent me for a CT scan as they thought I had a pulmonary embolism. Turns out I had a collection of fluid under my left lung. They had to insert a drain which I still have. The stuff coming out looked gross and stank. Still, at least I'm still here. The output is now minimal sand hopeful they'll take it out Friday. They did say I was one of the luckier unlucky ones as some people are really ill with it for 3 months! Good grief! Couldn't eat while in hospital as felt sick all the time and lost 9.5lbs in 3 weeks. Got dehydrated too. I just feel lucky I didn't ignore it as might have developed sepsis! So let me be a warning to you all. Even if you think you're out of the woods, if you get any sharp pains in your side get in touch with your surgeon quick!

Looking good. Well done!

Well, I'm back in hospital. Called my surgeon after a terrible night and was advised to l attend outpatients as an emergency walk-in. From there I was admitted and have undergone a barrage of tests. Turns out I have a build up of fluid under my left lung. They are going to drain it either today or tomorrow. I was sooo looking forward to the soft food stage and an now back to nil by mouth. :-(

Just been informed there's a stomach big doing the rounds that causes acid and gas big time. Guess that explains everything.

Hey guys, I am 6 weeks out today and have developed some abnormal sensations. Right after surgery the only indication I had that there was gas in my torso was a pain in my left side when I tried to take a deep breath. That was it. I seem to have progressed normally but the other day I started to experience pain from my stomach every time I swallowed something and immediately after I burped. This got worse yesterday but seems to have eased off a little today, although it's still there. It seemed to start after I accidentally ate my lunch too fast and was nearly sick. My temperature is normal and I am sure this is all gas related but why at this stage? Im sure the pain is my stomach being stretched and am worried this might permanently stretch it. Any advice? Has anyone else had this? It's putting me off eating.

Am now almost six weeks post op and have lost a two year old toddler, a 2 litre bottle of soda and a shoe! Woohoo!

True. Im in the UK and alot of surgeons here work for the NHS during the week and privately at weekends. As a self pay patient I was scheduled for a Sunday.

[quote=holidayexpressions]Are y'all getting on the scale everyday? If so why??? If your on a stall take the batteries out of the scale and throw them across the street. If you keep seeing that stall every morning when you step up on the scale it's going to keep you discouraged. I weighed Sunday for the first time in two week. Keep off the scale! I agree. I was doing a Bridget Jones myself and when things slowed down I got really down. I made a decision the other day to only weigh in once a week. I have to admit that after years of jumping on the scales before I step in the shower its become a habit and it's really hard not stepping on them. But im staying strong and staying off them. :-)

Is there anyone out there who was sleeved on 11th August 2013? I feel so alone!

Oh bum :-( lol!

Finally, someone who was sleeved on the same day as me! You're looking good! You can definitely see your loss. Congrats!

Tuna mayonnaise (low fat mayo), baked beans, mushrooms, low fat cheese. Also blend in some milk powder. Milk has protein. I have a proper latte every morning and an ovaltine at night before bed. That's about 15g right there just with those 2 drinks.

Don't panic! I gained 3lbs overnight at about the same point. It does come off again.

No. That doesn't sound right. Get it checked.

And how you doing?

Did he say when the gas after meals passes? Im almost 5 weeks our and still getting it.

I was told not to use a straw. But I don't see how I could possibly take in any more air than I do when sipping.