SeaLegs

When you fast, your metabolism slows down to conserve energy. It's normal for your appetite to be depressed now, but it may really start kicking in once you start eating. I wonder if your mood is being affected too. Keep in mind that this is only temporary, and when your appetite comes back, stay on track. Every one is unique, and the way your body now deals with fasting may be different. Perhaps a consult with your nutritionist would be in order to help you deal with this. This is a learning opportunity, not a failure.

You are so lucky to be alive! "Just a little Constipation, honey", my foot! Congratulations for pushing despite being weak and in pain. Please make copies of your post and send to everyone who was involved in your care, very important!
So if you are only the third person to have this complication, I wonder who is going to include you in their statistics? You had your sleeve in Mexico, right? I hope one of your providers publishes your case study.
Get well soon!

I was having a serious doubts last week, but today my surgery (October 7) feels like a golden door to many opportunities and welcome changes. I wonder if it is part of the process, grieving the loss of the known and fearing the unknown?

Just like pregnancy, huh? People can't hold back from telling you horrendous, usually inaccurate, stories! The trouble is that you don't know what really happened, if the stroke even related to the bypass, so the story is useless except to undermine your confidence. Maybe time to review with him the positive reasons you are having the sleeve and get on the same page. Best wishes to you!

Thanks for the good news! My dream of living in Hawaii just got a lot nicer!

I was having a serious doubts last week, but today my surgery (October 7) feels like a golden door to many opportunities and welcome changes. I wonder if it is part of the process, grieving the loss of the known and fearing the unknown?

Thanks for the good news! My dream of living in Hawaii just got a lot nicer!

Well I went to my post-op for having my lapband removed. I was told that my liver is way too fatty to do my sleeve surgery. The doctor is making me lose 50 pounds before he will do the surgery. I was very upset when I was told this and broke down in tears.
Once I settled down I met with the nutritionist and she gave me two options. 1. 1500 calories a day and it will take awhile to lose or 2. start the pre-op diet tomorrow and be on it until I am down 50 pounds. She thinks I can be down in about 4-5 weeks. I went and bought all my stuff today.
I am so disappointed, but I know that my doctor is doing what is best for me.

I was having a serious doubts last week, but today my surgery (October 7) feels like a golden door to many opportunities and welcome changes. I wonder if it is part of the process, grieving the loss of the known and fearing the unknown?

I was having a serious doubts last week, but today my surgery (October 7) feels like a golden door to many opportunities and welcome changes. I wonder if it is part of the process, grieving the loss of the known and fearing the unknown?

I was having a serious doubts last week, but today my surgery (October 7) feels like a golden door to many opportunities and welcome changes. I wonder if it is part of the process, grieving the loss of the known and fearing the unknown?

Good for you for seeking a second opinion when you have doubts. I wish you the best!

Best wishes!!! It's exciting, isn't it?
Today I saw the nutritionist, then went to Walgreen's to buy Vitamins. The Pharmacist gave me this big grin and said "you are going to be so happy", and told me about her husband who lost 150 ibs and how well he is doing. Made my day!

October 7 for me, too!! Don't know about my preop diet yet, but I've been trying out Protein concoctions, making a few things to freeze for later. I'm looking forward to it...not really that anxious since I went through this before with the band in 2009 and only remember a few highlights. I had a quilt ready to be quilted, so I could pick that up while recovering and have something to do with my hands besides eating!

Put an ice pack over the itchy areas, that will calm it down.

October 7 for me, too!! Don't know about my preop diet yet, but I've been trying out Protein concoctions, making a few things to freeze for later. I'm looking forward to it...not really that anxious since I went through this before with the band in 2009 and only remember a few highlights. I had a quilt ready to be quilted, so I could pick that up while recovering and have something to do with my hands besides eating!

What a story! I am crossing my fingers for you, too!

What a story! I am crossing my fingers for you, too!

As a pre-sleever (October), I'm encouraged by these posts. My question: does food still taste as good as before the sleeve?