lcook7315

That was the toughest stage It will get better!

I do agree 100%...mine has been a tough one too. 9 days of clear liquids before my body would even accept the protein. Yes,30lbs down so far but I wish I had tried harder to do it the right way. Oh well, can't undo it now so I will keep chugging along!

Good luck tomorrow!! The first couple of days will be tough. I kept breaking out in tears the 1st couple of days. I remember asking my husband "why did I do this" "why couldn't I just be happy with who I am" I think it was the anesthesia... life is much better now! Just remember the early stages are only temporary: )

I was May 27Th. 45 married mom of a 16yr old. I am 5'10" and have been knocking on the door of 300lbs for a while now. 289-294 is where I have teetered for the last couple of years. Since my sleeve I am now at 267.5!! Lots of ups and Downs, tears galore, and lots of smell and taste aversions...

If it's that bad I would ask the Dr for a PICC LINE (it's an I've in the upper arm) and T P N (it's a complete I V nutrition ). Just a thought you might ask them about. You do need your nutrients.

I am a slow healer as well. I had my sleeve on may 27th. I felt OK in the hospital... then went home the night after and spent the next 9days on clear liquids and unable to progress to full liquids or any proteins. I lost a lot of muscle strength during that time. I am now finally in between full liquids and light purees! My body hurts like heck and I am still rebuilding my strength via swimming and water resistance. The chest pain was most likely the co2 gas trapped in your tissues trying to work it's way out of your body. That was quite uncomfortable. I have tried to look at my day and find the one positive change each day and focus on that! Like...the 1st day I did not have to take meds for nausea, the first day I got my 64 oz of fluids, the first day I met my protein intake! I am not saying all is perfect but I will celebrate my positives which helps me have perspective that in spite of how crappy I feel right now I am making small progress!! Generally it takes 6mo-1year to totally feel right after the trauma of surgery.

I am 17 days out myself and feel like I am I the same boat. The 1st 9 days I was down 25lbs. Days 9-17....still at the same. I am sticking to the food plans and increasing my activities daily. I have. Been riding my bike and started in the pool yesterday. I feel weak in the arms and legs. I also feel extremely thirsty and hungier than usual ALL the time. I love water and feel like I just can't get enough now. I was just saying last night "I hope I didn't go through all of this for 25lbs"!! I feel your frustrations.