Angie413

Hi all, I am doing great so far today is my first day in which I feel like myself. I was able to get down 52 ounces of liquid it was like my body was craving Water, lol. I also feel like I can go on to purée foods, at least my mind thinks I can. We're in this for the long haul. Congrats to everyone.

Thanks everyone. Anyone have any idea how long before I return to some what normal? I'd love to hear what people typically eat in a normal day post op...8 months down the road or longer.

Hi! i was on the 13th, so hopefully don't mind me posting heh.
I had a rough first few days, had to stay in the hospital an extra day , couldn't keep any liquids down the first day they started me on the liquids. Been very fatigue all week. I am the same, had to rely on family to do everything for me. I am still taking pain pills, but i have 2 bulging disk in my back and also had my gallbladder taken out monday during the sleeve procedure. So still quite sore, i have been getting about 30-35oz of liquids in, I see other people that are brave, courageous cause i havent even thought about eating, havent been hungry. Been mainly Water and this liquid Protein i have, which is like a super shot. its 42g in 3.8oz. I havent tried Jello or Protein shakes yet. I think i've had 2 Popsicle's thus far and i am 6 days out. I did have tea yesterday, that was a nice change up. waiting to try milk this week, want to take it slow and easy, especially since i'm not craving anything. Today has been a better day though, got out and walked outside, 2x 10 min walks in the neighborhood. Gonna try to add 5 mins per day to build up strength. this upcoming week i start on my Vitamins so hopefully that helps with alot of the fatigue etc.
Hope everyone is recovery soon! Best of luck

I am doing well. I am on a full liquid diet. I am tolerating everything pretty good. I still take the pain meds but I have serious pain in my knees and back. This was before the surgery. I was taking pain meds for that. I feel like I am ready for puree foods. But I am just going to follow instructions. It hurts to bend or stand but the pain goes away in my abdomen. I am walking. I see my Doctor next Friday on the 24th. I hope I have lost more weight by then.
It is hard to get the liquids down and get proper Protein. I suck on Popsicles to get some liquid and eat Jello. I have gotten some sleep and naps. My family is supportive and help me with cravings. Yes I feel like I can eat regular food. Not sure I am ready. Congrats to everyone!!!!

Revere, MA ~ Sleeved on 10/14

I just had vsg surgery on Tuesday 10/14 I also went thru all of the same emotions as you did prior to surgery. Again as stated if you didn't I would say you weren't ready. I like you was also scared of the surgery itself, and the unknowns, well I can tell you from my experience only i went in to OR the anesthesiologist gave me my calm down meds and put a mask on me I dont remember anything else after that until waking up in recovery feeling groggy and sore and extremely dry mouth. I will not sugar coat the pain I was in a lot, no nausea just felt a lot of muscular pain trying to lift myself out of the bed and lie back down. I stayed in the hospital for 2 days. They were ready to release me the next day I was not ready I just wanted that extra day.. Once I came home I was also very sore, took my pain meds and rested a lot the first day. Today is my 3rd day at home and I am still sore it does get better every day, I have gone for short walks, focusing on getting fluids in and cannot wait for this to be a distant memory.. Hope that answers some of your questions please feel free to ask anything else.
Best wishes to you

I just had vsg surgery on Tuesday 10/14 I also went thru all of the same emotions as you did prior to surgery. Again as stated if you didn't I would say you weren't ready. I like you was also scared of the surgery itself, and the unknowns, well I can tell you from my experience only i went in to OR the anesthesiologist gave me my calm down meds and put a mask on me I dont remember anything else after that until waking up in recovery feeling groggy and sore and extremely dry mouth. I will not sugar coat the pain I was in a lot, no nausea just felt a lot of muscular pain trying to lift myself out of the bed and lie back down. I stayed in the hospital for 2 days. They were ready to release me the next day I was not ready I just wanted that extra day.. Once I came home I was also very sore, took my pain meds and rested a lot the first day. Today is my 3rd day at home and I am still sore it does get better every day, I have gone for short walks, focusing on getting fluids in and cannot wait for this to be a distant memory.. Hope that answers some of your questions please feel free to ask anything else.
Best wishes to you

I do love a good debate.
What if it was HIV or if you needed surgery for urinary incontinence? Would you be quick to share this information with everyone you work with? I've known lots of people that are private about their health.
I did not share my surgery information with the world. I also do not share details about any of my other surgeries or past health issues other than a random cold. I'm just not big on sharing.
I also don't tell people how much money I make or how much I spent on my house. Not everyone is an open book.

So this is going to piss off a lot of people. But I call BS on everyone that says they are a "private person" or "its nobody else's business" when trying to justify why they don't admit to having WLS. Saying you had your gall bladder removed or a hernia repaired or any other number of fake surgeries instead of WLS is "sharing" a personal health issue, just not the one you actually had. If you needed a knee or hip replacement, would you fib and say you sprained something to explain your brace and/or crutches? Do you hide your need for insulin if you have diabetes? Do you all wear contacts instead of glasses so people don't know you have bad vision? How about if you needed your appendix removed? A kidney transplant? Can you seriously say you would come up with a "story" to cover up the fact you needed these surgeries?
What are you all afraid of? Why are you ashamed? This was a huge commitment for all of us. Why aren't you willing to stand up and defend your convictions by being honest about your decision to have surgery? Some people claim they don't want to hear negative feedback. Well how is the social stigma of obesity and WLS ever going to be overcome unless those negative people hear and see all of our success stories for themselves. Every time I am asked about my weight loss I see it as an opportunity to educate. Maybe next time the subject is brought up, that person can say "I know someone that had VSG and she looks and feels great! Why don't you give her a call".
I don't mean to offend, I just don't think "privacy" is the whole reason why WLS isn't admitted to and talked about openly.

Chellede
Your stomach is pissed off, lol, what's left of it :-) mine growled a lot the first 5 days too.

Thanks Lady
One thing that is so weird is how much my stomach growls !!

Omg 1 entire scoop of unjur.y unflavored dissolves perfectly into 1/2 cup of sugar free dark chocolate pudding. It's delicious.
Also went shopping with my mom yesterday and definitely over-did it on the walking. But my victory of the day was packing a little bit of broth and unjur,y in my wonder woman thermos because I knew sitting in front of the sbarro while my mom devoured a chickfila fried chicken sandwich was definitely going to happen. I'm not physically hungry but I'm at the point where smells are starting to make me kind of crave things. And holy crap sbarro smells delicious. So all in all I think it was a victory.

Hey I am outa the hospital at a friends, they didnt trust my son to be attentive. Sipping on broth, got my pain meds, and watching Sons of Anarchy. Happy Happy Joy Joy!
Tomorrow start full liquids, can not wait. Yes I can, but excited at the thought of full liquids. Been since Saturday.
Proud of all the folks that have gone before me. :)

The wait is almost over so excited and nervous I just dont know how Im going to sleep tonight.

I am also a diabetic so just dont feel right not eating.

Anyone else?!?
I have been going thru this 2 week pre-op diet with out a hitch cooking meals for my family and it not bothering me in the least I have felt so strong and amazed at my will power and change in mind set.. Until today ... Only Clear Liquids today as I am having surgery tomorrow morning, I just made dinner for the fam and I am starving I want something. I need my Protein Shakes back. Never thought i would say that. I don't know how anyone did clear liquids for any longer than 1 day. Kudos to you. I just can't wait to go to bed for this day to be over...

I've been thinking about this for a while. Haven't decided yet. Right now my goal is to be one hundred anything. lol. I'm so sick of the 2's. Ultimately I'm thinking 150 I would feel great.

I am also on Tuesday. Nervous yes but excited to be done with it and move on to the next phase in my life. I just keep remembering why I chose this path and know that it's the right decision I'm sure my anxiety will be worse tomorrow and Tuesday but I am going to try to be strong. Good luck to you.

Just got my date today October 14th

I am being sleeved this Tuesday and since it is all that has been on my mind these last few months I started having random dreams about looking healthy and beautiful . It's amazing I can't wait to actually live the dream

I am also on Tuesday. Nervous yes but excited to be done with it and move on to the next phase in my life. I just keep remembering why I chose this path and know that it's the right decision I'm sure my anxiety will be worse tomorrow and Tuesday but I am going to try to be strong. Good luck to you.

Just got my date today October 14th

I am also 10/14. Getting excited. ????

Just got my date today October 14th

I hear ya. The other day was my mother in laws bday celebration cake, pizza chicken parm oh my.. And this week I have both my brothers and my nieces bday parties. Really all while on the two week pre op diet... But I made it thru the first one and I will make it thru the next two and so will you. Just remember you made this decision for yourself. And be strong.