Magician44

I got my sleeve in March through AHS. I'm in Calgary and my wait from the very first intake session to my surgery was 15 months. During those 15 months I was working with my wonderful dietician, psychologist and nurse and the time passed by flying. I am really happy with the support I've have from the program. I can't even imagine how hard it would have been to do this on my own.

Two months have past since my sleeve surgery and I'm feeling alive, full of energy. I'm 32 lbs less since my surgery date and feeling grateful to walk this journey. I'm able to eat almost anything in small portions and I'm walking a lot. Thanks to all of you for your support.

I'm 6 weeks post op and I lost only 25 lbs since surgery. Which is an average of 3.8 lbs per week. Is this ok or I'm loosing to little?

I agree with u Terri. I'm a month post op and one day too. The most difficult thing it's listening too ur body. There are a few things that have help me: A) grab very small bites ( the size of the tip of my small finger, I would say). Chew my food a lot. Sometimes I swallow 2-3 times in one bite. C) wait about 1 min between bites. D) I stop eating when I start to burp or hip cup. This is the way my stomach tells me "no more food please" Eating take me about 1/2 an hour. Good luck in your journey

Wow!!! Congratulations and thank u for inspiring us.

Thanks so much for ur advises. I'll try them. God Bless you on your journey!

Congratulations!

Would like a buddy from Calgary who has had a Gastric Sleeve Surgery

I'll be 4 weeks post op. I've lost 21 lbs since surgery and I'm feeling great. However there is one problem I'm facing: constipation. How can I help myself? Any suggestions ?

I had my struggles on my first week post op: pain, swollen, not been able too eat or drink much, etc. once I started my second week I feel amazing. I'm still doing my liquid diet and I can drink without pain. The challenge now is too recognize when I'm full and too drink me 1/2 cup of liquid in 20-30 mins. I'm also 13 pounds down since surgery and I'm running out of clothes that fit me :-). Thanks to all of you out there for support me in this journey.

What nutritionist suggested me it's to drink liquids every hour and time myself for 15 mins. Usually, I can drink 5-7 sips of water during that time.

March 19 and 5 days post op. I'm on a full liquid diet ( which means I can't eat blended soups, Popsicles, drinking yogurt , etc). I have had my rough days, but I'm getting better. I have lost 9 pounds since surgery and I'm getting better everyday. :-)

What really help me was walking, walking and heating pads.

I got my surgery done on March 19/14. Let's share our journeys

Thanks so much for your support. My tummy hurt even with clear water. I was finally able to talk to my surgeon today and he asked me if I was taking my pain medication regularly. I said "no because I'm not in pain when I don't eat or drink". He said I think this is the problem. Your stomach is still swollen and when it moves, it hurts" he advised me to take my pain medication regularly for the next 2 weeks and gave an appointment for Wednesday in case this wouldn't solve the problem. I took me pain medication and I'm back to normal. No pain!!!! Thank so much for your support guys. I really appreciate it and I don't feel alone in this journey.

Every time I eat my tummy hurts a lot, to the point that I'm kinda developing some phobia to food. I've been trying to reach my supports and I haven't been successful. Is this normal? What can I do to alleviate this? I'm in my full liquid diet following all the rules and I don't know what is going on.

Thanks. I'll try it. I have one here

I'm not having shoulders or neck gas pain. My gas is in my abdomen. I can feel it and hear it moving but doesn't come out.

Got sleeved last Wednesday. Everything is going great except the amount of gases I retained. The gas don't go anywhere and it's extremely uncomfortable. Any suggestions as what to do to help release the gases?

I'm having my done in March 19 (2 days from my surgery now!). I am doing it in Calgary. I can share my experience with u if you like.

March 19 is my date

10 days to my surgery and 9 days into my liquid diet. Being so tempted to eat something. I tried to cheat by eating some vegetables and got sick. I am having a hard time when I smell food....

I'm a social worker. If u work in a group home I strongly recommend 4-6 weeks

I have a desk job and my surgeon has recommended 3-4 weeks off to avoid future complications