alexsisv

Just read your subsequent posts. Are you still in pain?

I had a 2nd hiatal hernia with constant pain for 3 months. Couldn't clearly see it on 2 upper gis and endoscopy. Felt like I had a golf ball stuck in my throat. As soon as they got a clearer picture, I had surgery two days later. Thankful to have asked for vicodin for pain relief. Also, be pushy! You have to be your own patient advocate. My surgeon who did my sleeve plus hernia repair #1, did #2 repair too. If he wasn't available I would have found an alternate. There is no reason for you to suffer. If they can't temporarily get you out of pain with Rx, then they need to get you relief via surgery.

It's not goodbye forever. It will just be different. Cravings will change and soon it just won't be worth it to have that "treat". Keep in mind, losing weight before surgery gives your surgeon more room and the size of your liver will shrink. I crashed and lost 10 pounds 2 weeks before surgery. Is the food funeral really worth it? Going to have to find other things that bring you joy other than food. There's a great big world waiting for you to discover. :-)

I've experienced something similar and it was peristaltic muscle contractions of the sleeve. Can feel it significantly with crunchy foods or something that just doesn't agree with the sleeve. Also, things just feel weird and mostly crappy this soon in your sleeve journey. When in doubt or worry, talk to the surgeon.

Hope this post finds new sleevers and old doing well. Any new techniques or personal discoveries you can share with others? I am at 38% excess weight loss, roughly 52 lbs down. Had to have a second hiatal hernia surgery in December as the initial repair with VSG broke. My symptoms for 3 months - felt like I swallowed a golf ball and throat pain. 2 upper gis + endoscopy. ... what a pain in the a $$. Sending good vibes to you guys.

I know what you are going thru. It's physically challenging to get enough calories. I'm at 4 months post op and should be at 1000 min. I'm averaging 600 and now really pushing to hit 1000. As a net result, my body has hung onto every calorie, my weight loss has been about 10 lbs per month and I'm sure I have nutritional deficiency. when I'm hitting 1000 cals, the scale drops again. You will find a balance.

Nope. You are fine. Don't stress. This is a long term solution and you will find what works for you.

Sending good thoughts your way. This site has an amazing support group and it sounds like you are filling in the blank just fine even though your nutritionist is out of the office. Early pain was an indicator that the sleeve wasn't ready for that type of food or quantity. Dial back to liquids as needed, take tylenol and don't hesitate to call the surgeon if the pain is more than what tylenol can kick.

Can you venture out into some new drinks? Maybe you are getting bored with your liquids? I'm going on 4 months post op... too scared to even drink anything bubbly.

Two days in the hospital. Took two weeks off of work. I am also at a desk job.

Nope. No cath either.

Turkey burgers - 31g of protein. Protein bars are about 15 to 20. You learn to eat strategically.

I agree with what others have posted. It's a fear. Personally, I just went through this. It's like part of me is so use to failing and thus needing the bigger clothes in a few months as the pounds would come back on. Get rid of the clothes! Be free.

For me it's the concept that I will end up eating less than my 5 year old when I go out go dinner with friends and family. The confused dinner guests and wonderment. It's serious work. 2nd complaint, hair loss. I am dropping hair like it's going out of style. Insight? Suggestions?

I'll be down for the count for a few weeks. Going for another hiatal hernia surgery on Tuesday. :-(

Hi folks - not doing so well today with throat pain and constriction. I'm not going to be able to meet up tonight. I'm sorry. :-(.

Second month was like 10 pounds.

Everyone is welcome. Just a bunch of folks hanging out. :-)

Check with your surgeon. Everyone is different. I was back on my cup a day of coffee after 1 week post surgery.

I'm right behind you at 3 months out. I stopped worrying about if I'm going to make a chair break due to my weight. I shop at regular size stores. I am wearing prettier clothes and makeup again. (These make me feel good.) There have been tremendous sacrifices and life has changed on this adventure. A lot of work would be an understatement. I am constantly aware of what I'm eating to ensure adequate nutrition. I can run after my daughter when we play chase now. Next year, I will go back to scuba diving.

My surgeon mentioned it on several occasions. Sees more folks become alcoholics with RNY rather than VSG. That's what his take was.

Holy cow! Great work. Where did 2 months go? I remember cheering you on surgery day. Way to go.

I haven't read everyone's follow up posts but I think it's completely normal to feel regret to a degree. We'd be dishonest with ourselves to say this is a cake walk. I felt regret and disappointed when facing crummy GERD issues. As they resolve and I'm closer to hitting 50 lbs down, the regret lifts and the excitement begins. It's a transformation. Reality sinks in that you just can't eat big anymore. If you used food to self sooth, you now have to find something to replace it. For example, I wanted to enjoy a few sips of wine yesterday... burned like hell going down. That goes on the "Just not worth it" list. Anyhow, regret is normal. Spinning into depression means it's time to get help.

After the newness wears off, the pain meds are no longer needed and you start into mushies - that is when work really begins. This isn't easy, it's difficult and life long. Your relationship with food completely changes. I no longer eat something as it's on my plate... if it doesn't taste amazing, it's not worth it. I've become picky, choose what to make my family for dinner very carefully and enjoy preparing good, delicious food. My grocery bill has gone up because we aren't eating fast food, pizza or processed junk. Taste buds change and I'm more conscious of taste, texture and saltiness. You learn to listen to what your sleeve says and to stop before you get sick and slime.... have loads of patience with yourself and others. Feels like a wild ride. Don't get attached to your clothes as your going to breeze thru sizes. Be ok with plateaus.... they happen and can last 3 weeks or more. Breath and rely on other sleevers for experience when strange things happen and they will. Hope that helps. Get ready for a huge, amazing lifestyle change. You may mourn your former self where you might have been able to eat a whole sandwich. Now, you will get full after eating 1/2. Also, anticipate that it will take you a lot longer to eat a meal than a non-sleever. Hang in there. I'm nearly 3 months out.

Yay! Be there or be square. Lol