SherB

Your looking like a fool with your pants on the ground. =)

@@BitterSweet*, I was not offended at all. It takes a lot to offend me. My issue was with myself. I had my gallbladder out and had zero issues and very little pain. Had a C-section and it was a bit painful but not too bad either. So when I saw all of these people having the sleeve and going back to work in a week, I was like cool, that will be me. Even though I knew it was a major surgery I was shocked at the amount of pain and the recovery time it took for me to feel better. I kept questioning myself as to what the heck was wrong with me and was feeling mad at myself for my slow recovery. I really just started to feel better last week. I finally had a discussion with myself, accepted for whatever reason this was taking me longer than others and trying to keep a positive attitude. I have spent years beating myself up for being overweight, I figured I needed to stop beating myself up over this surgery.

@@BitterSweet*, I was not offended at all. It takes a lot to offend me. My issue was with myself. I had my gallbladder out and had zero issues and very little pain. Had a C-section and it was a bit painful but not too bad either. So when I saw all of these people having the sleeve and going back to work in a week, I was like cool, that will be me. Even though I knew it was a major surgery I was shocked at the amount of pain and the recovery time it took for me to feel better. I kept questioning myself as to what the heck was wrong with me and was feeling mad at myself for my slow recovery. I really just started to feel better last week. I finally had a discussion with myself, accepted for whatever reason this was taking me longer than others and trying to keep a positive attitude. I have spent years beating myself up for being overweight, I figured I needed to stop beating myself up over this surgery.

Tomorrow I'll be four weeks post op, and I couldn't be happier with how things are going! I'm down 30 lbs (including pre op week) and am really starting to see a difference in my body! I'm back to work tomorrow, which is kind of a bummer, but I'm looking forward to getting back to a routine! Hope everyone is doing well!!!
HW - 262
SW - 249 (7/28/24)
CW - 231.2 (8/24/14)

I use Miralax too but before I had bought anything mine got really really bad. I had to buy an enema. I know it is gross but I was in agony. I felt much better afterwards. Better to get a jump on it, I belong to a group of sleevers from July and the majority of us ALL have Constipation issues. Best of luck.

I use Miralax too but before I had bought anything mine got really really bad. I had to buy an enema. I know it is gross but I was in agony. I felt much better afterwards. Better to get a jump on it, I belong to a group of sleevers from July and the majority of us ALL have Constipation issues. Best of luck.

I use Miralax too but before I had bought anything mine got really really bad. I had to buy an enema. I know it is gross but I was in agony. I felt much better afterwards. Better to get a jump on it, I belong to a group of sleevers from July and the majority of us ALL have Constipation issues. Best of luck.

Yep, they just don't get it and they may never. That is why you have us here to support you, we get it. I can no longer eat eggs but thank goodness I can eat chicken. Congratulations on your weight loss!!

Too soon to worry about Protein. Get your fluids in even if it is only Water. You do not want to get dehydrated and constipated. I have been there and done that. My NUT told us if we could get either water or protein to get the water first. Give yourself some healing time. Typically at 3 days out it is super hard to get more than 300 calories in. Hang in there.

At 3 weeks out I barely walked from room to room. You just had major surgery, I had a lot of pain so there was no way I was going to be walking a lot. I am just over 4 weeks now and still have some pain on the right side and I now do some walking but not a lot. I do not feel guilty. I was told I could only walk for 6 weeks only so I am doing it one day at a time. Hang in there and don't judge yourself by others. I keep reading people saying stuff like, "Hey, one week out and training for a 5k." Really? Good for them and I wish them well. =) Take care!

Hello,
I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. I had some difficulty where there was so much swelling I couldn't get anything into my sleeve either. I was in the hospital for 5 days on iv's. When released I couldn't get more than 8 oz of Water in in 24 hours and I have also had excessive pain. I am just over 4 weeks out and still have a lot of pain on my right side. I have also had buyers remorse but I did not have to convert to bypass. Hopefully that is a good alternative for you and you will lose faster than with the sleeve. I know this is not much help. I hope everything is resolved for you soon. Please take care, it has to get better.

At 3 weeks out I barely walked from room to room. You just had major surgery, I had a lot of pain so there was no way I was going to be walking a lot. I am just over 4 weeks now and still have some pain on the right side and I now do some walking but not a lot. I do not feel guilty. I was told I could only walk for 6 weeks only so I am doing it one day at a time. Hang in there and don't judge yourself by others. I keep reading people saying stuff like, "Hey, one week out and training for a 5k." Really? Good for them and I wish them well. =) Take care!

At least your recognize this and that is the first step to dealing with it. You don't want to alienate the people in your life that love you.

Hello,
I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. I had some difficulty where there was so much swelling I couldn't get anything into my sleeve either. I was in the hospital for 5 days on iv's. When released I couldn't get more than 8 oz of Water in in 24 hours and I have also had excessive pain. I am just over 4 weeks out and still have a lot of pain on my right side. I have also had buyers remorse but I did not have to convert to bypass. Hopefully that is a good alternative for you and you will lose faster than with the sleeve. I know this is not much help. I hope everything is resolved for you soon. Please take care, it has to get better.

That's good to know. I just walked up and down my street with my husband we are going to add a little more each day

At 3 weeks out I barely walked from room to room. You just had major surgery, I had a lot of pain so there was no way I was going to be walking a lot. I am just over 4 weeks now and still have some pain on the right side and I now do some walking but not a lot. I do not feel guilty. I was told I could only walk for 6 weeks only so I am doing it one day at a time. Hang in there and don't judge yourself by others. I keep reading people saying stuff like, "Hey, one week out and training for a 5k." Really? Good for them and I wish them well. =) Take care!

Too soon to worry about Protein. Get your fluids in even if it is only Water. You do not want to get dehydrated and constipated. I have been there and done that. My NUT told us if we could get either water or protein to get the water first. Give yourself some healing time. Typically at 3 days out it is super hard to get more than 300 calories in. Hang in there.

You may need to increase your calories and/or your Water at this point. If you are under 600 calories you should try to add 200 or so more. It can help break your stall.

Too soon to worry about Protein. Get your fluids in even if it is only Water. You do not want to get dehydrated and constipated. I have been there and done that. My NUT told us if we could get either water or protein to get the water first. Give yourself some healing time. Typically at 3 days out it is super hard to get more than 300 calories in. Hang in there.

Hello,
I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. I had some difficulty where there was so much swelling I couldn't get anything into my sleeve either. I was in the hospital for 5 days on iv's. When released I couldn't get more than 8 oz of Water in in 24 hours and I have also had excessive pain. I am just over 4 weeks out and still have a lot of pain on my right side. I have also had buyers remorse but I did not have to convert to bypass. Hopefully that is a good alternative for you and you will lose faster than with the sleeve. I know this is not much help. I hope everything is resolved for you soon. Please take care, it has to get better.

At least your recognize this and that is the first step to dealing with it. You don't want to alienate the people in your life that love you.

Had a horrible afternoon and night sitting on the pot until my legs went to sleep several times. I tried the Milk of Magnesia but found out later that it takes about 8 hrs to start working. I have dealt with a lot of pain but nothing like this. I thought I would have to go to urgent care.
I finally called the Kaiser advice nurse, don't know why i did not do it sooner. It took them almost two hrs to get back to me. The nurse told me to try glycerin suppositories before I tried an enema. That finally did the trick a couple of hrs later.
I am sharing this because if this happens to anyone, it is no joke. Horribly painful.
I am really thankful for all of the advice from all of you.

I use Miralax too but before I had bought anything mine got really really bad. I had to buy an enema. I know it is gross but I was in agony. I felt much better afterwards. Better to get a jump on it, I belong to a group of sleevers from July and the majority of us ALL have Constipation issues. Best of luck.

I don't have a whole heck of a lot to say, but felt my diet boredom deserved a good 'ole fashioned RANT! I am a good "kid". I follow the rules, I eat healthy foods, lots of Protein, good carbs (although very few). I read the posts here, offer advice, feel confident in my knowledge and control of this WLS business. I enjoy laughing at folks who claim to LOVE their daily diet of nuts, berries, and a side of protein-laden slime. (their time is coming...) I am even at the goal set for me by my NUT. But man am I ever BORED with my diet choices. I know what many of you will advise--branch out! Try new foods! Explore the culinary horizon! Learn to cook new recipes! Yes, that's all well and good, but I am a busy woman with 2 little kiddos. And cooking is not interesting to me--it's a chore, not a hobby. (Although I must admit, I make a hell of a meatloaf...)
There are times when I just want a donut. But being a good kid means I walk away. Oh! The burden of being a goody-two shoes.
Amy

I didn't tell my 83 year mom about my WLS and am sure that was the right decision. She's been hounding me about weight loss my entire life and always has an abundance of bad advice. This would have been a nightmare ...
Interestingly, she keeps saying that everyone must think I had "that surgery", but I'm sure she doesn't know as she's not shy about expressing her opinions.