Jz0917

It has been wonderful. I'm down 73 pounds, in a size 8, some 6s, and I feel great. First few weeks were rough for me because I had a hernia surgery too, and I was dehydrated, constantly, but I got thru. I feel absolutely on top of the world now!

Good luck and feel free to ask me anything :-)

Two things worked for me right out the gate: Gas x ands milk of magnesia. Today helped tremendously

Today - is my first day of being depressed... I stepped on the scale today after several days of not weighing in - and not only have I not lost any weight in almost 3 weeks - but Ive gained 6 ounces... I was trying to keep a good attitude... but I dont have a good attitude today at all.... So I would like to do a diet comparison here on this page.... any of you with surgeries right around mine on the 26th of August.... what are you eating each day? This is my typical day....

Breakfast – Decaf coffee, 1 scrambled egg

Mid morning – premier Protein drink

lunch – 6 boiled peanuts – ¼ cup tuna salad with light mayo

Mid afternoon – Premier Protein drink

dinner – ½ cup homemade cream of chicken Soup – made light

5 ounce plain yogurt

My doc won't let me eat nuts or nut butters because he said it's too much fat and calories. He is actually not a fan of nuts at all. That may be one thing. I'm sure you're getting done form of exercise right? I was sleeved the same day as you. I do a Protein Drink for Breakfast, a turkey cheese roll or chicken salad for lunch and last night I had 1/3 of a black bean burger with cheese. I just stated eating in Monday though so I'm still not liking it all that much. This sounds like what is called a stall and your body is trying to adjust. Don't get hung up on that. My NUT also said that even though eggs are approved, they are heavy in your pouch. Also have you cleared or your intestines? You could be holding some volume there. I'm sure this will pass ands the next weighin will be like 3 pounds gone overnight. Don't fret, just keep eating right. Good luck

Your reasons are some of the same reasons I chose the sleeve. I didn't want to have top deal with rerouting issues or malabsorbtion or dumping issues. I wanted to have the option to eat whatever I wanted even though I won't do that all the time. And I thought a 4-6oz stomach was alright. To me, there are too meant possible complications associated with the bypass. Most people at my doctor's office have the sleeve. It is less invasive. That's also a big plus for me. And I'm 3 wks out and have lay over 30 pounds already so the weight loss is fine to me. I didn't weigh as much going in as some others and their weight loss has been significant too, with the sleeve. 50 and 70 pounds. So go with your gut. The sleeve to me is much better overall than the bypass, complication-wise

Gm sleevers. If u r plagued with Constipation wat r u taking? I have a dr's appmt on Thursday so I am waiting to ask but did anyone talk to their dr about this issue? Thnx

Karen, my doctor told me milk of magnesia. And I had to take some this morning and I have to say it worked quickly and effectively. So I did one teaspoon as opposed to two to start with first and but you can take two if one is not working. give it a couple hours after you take the first spoon.And milk of magnesia was baratric surgeon approved

Gm sleevers. If u r plagued with Constipation wat r u taking? I have a dr's appmt on Thursday so I am waiting to ask but did anyone talk to their dr about this issue? Thnx

Karen, my doctor told me milk of magnesia. And I had to take some this morning and I have to say it worked quickly and effectively. So I did one teaspoon as opposed to two to start with first and but you can take two if one is not working. give it a couple hours after you take the first spoon.And milk of magnesia was baratric surgeon approved

I've been on Bariatric Pal for a few months now and I'm a week away from surgery. I've read countless posts around fears about surgery, complications, losing hair, loose skin but my biggest fear is something that I rarely see mentioned.

What if I fail at this too? Does anyone else worry about that or just me? I did okay going through an 8 week pre-op diet/skills class and lost around 15 pounds. But as soon as my 2 week pre-op diet started, I have lost my mind and haven't been able to stick to it. Which leads me to wonder if the same thing will happen afterwards. I really want to be successful but knowing that soon I won't be able to eat make me feel compelled to eat while I can. It probably doesn't help that my doctor's office told us that we have already shrunk our liver with the weight loss we have already had and they only expect us to lose another 2 lbs on the pre-op diet. I took that as permission to eat three meals a day versus 1 meal and 2 shakes a day.

Trust me, the fear is normal. The good news is that in the beginning, it will be more difficult to fail. Take me, I am 3 wks out. Today I am finishing allowed to eat. I tried and so far, I feel is overrated. While I know I will feel better about eating, eventually, I know that today I won't fail because eating made me feel blah. The sleeve will help you. Now, it's all mental. After surgery, you have to work at eating. That should make eating the right thing alittle easier. I hope that helps.

Auntjanny. I had blue care network which is basically bcbs. I had to do 7 months (initial consultation and 6 months of nutrition visits). I was approved. I have to say I didn't like it at first, but in hindsight, I had 7 months to learn how to eat better. I lost very minimal weight over that time but I started working on bad habits. First it was actually eating every morning. Then it was eating more protien. Then it was eating the right foods. It all has prepared me for now and the future. I am almost 3 weeks post op, but I am glad I had time to correct my bad habits before I was thrown in the fire. Good luck. And I believe that God is on the delay.

I am 11 days out and I ended up having to go to the ER twice because of dehydration. I was focusing on the Protein and not counting how much liquid I was taking in. I felt HORRIBLE! If you are not getting enough liquids in, see your surgeon. They are ok giving you IV liquids as often as you need them. Now that I am focusing more on trying to get 640z of liquid in as opposed to 60 grams of Protein, I feel much, much better. I am getting like 50 grams in and about 55-60 ounces of liquid in a day now. So my advice to you is focus on tracking your liquid and getting that in, even if you don't make your protein limit for the day. It will get easier to get those things down. And if you are having a hard time with thick Protein drinks, try making them with plain Water and adding a little more Water to thin it out. Helps to get it down and adds to your liquid intake. Good luck. Trust me, my first week was brutal. Now I am feeling much better.

Thank you all makes me feel so much better knowing I'm not alone in this. I know it's all for the best but good god I never knew I was so addicted to food before.

Xoxo

Maybe not addicted so much as wanting what you can't have. That is human nature unfortunately. I could go weeks without Breakfast and as soon I couldn't have food for breakfast, I wanted breakfast. Stay on course as much as you can for safety purposes, but remember that we are human. And the flesh is weak. BTW, I am 11 days post op and I struggle too. Especially because I have 7 people who do eat in my house. Good luck and I will pray for your strength :-) We are all in this together!

I wish my energy would come back ASAP b4 my husband starts to regret this. I haven't been the same. 18 days out.

Karen Scott, regret will do us no good now. I am sure your sleeve is not failing me. I see people with 75 pounds of weight loss in 5 months and I have felt that I am not losing fast enough to be where they are in 5 months, but I have to realize that roughly 1 pound a day ain't bad. After all, I wasn't losing it that fast preop. Don't put the cart before the horse. It may be a blessing in disguise that you are losing at a slow pace. Less dramatic excess skin!!! If I am at or near my goal weight this time next year, I will be good. We have to think long term or this whole experience will get to us. Trust me, I totally understand how you feel. I am almost 2 weeks out and I was wondering why I am only 11 pounds lighter than on my surgery day. Then I realized that hey, I am only 11 days post op, that's a pound a day. So I should be down 30 pounds in a month. Not bad! Hang in there Karen. You will do fine and you will look back in a year and wonder where the weight went. LOL

Its under kim adams...oops. I friend requested u just a few min ago

I thought I added you but I don't see it in my friends. Can you send me a request again? Lol

Hello JZ!! Welcome to the group of sleevers! Where did u get ur surgery done if i may ask. I would be more than happy to help in any way i can! I have a membership at planet fitness. If you dont have anything anywhere yet consider going there. They have alot of great equipment and would be happy to work out with u if u need a buddy. I also go to bariatric group meetings. If you dont have any group you're planning on going to, come to ours. I was sleeved by Dr Foote in GH and it was the best choice. They have great support staff. I did lots of research and homework and for me it was tue best choice. Plz feel free to msg me or look me up on FB (kimba6988) i believe or reply here. Cant wait to hear from you!

I can't find your Facebook

Kimba6999, i had my surgery done with Dr.Gluck. I'm supposed to find out Tuesday about starting my free one year membership at the mercy heart center. I am 11 days post op. I little about me: I am married with 6 kids (including 2 sets of twins). I gained most of my weight after getting injured during operation iraqi freedom. Couldn't workout without extreme pain or fear of going back into a wheel chair. My starting weight was 240, 229 surgery day, and 219 now. My initial goal is 150. My dream goal, 135. I have alot going on in my life and in a few months I'll find out if I passed the bar exam to become an attorney (graduated law school in May). I would love to workout together sometime, even walking, once I'm clear to do so. Had some hydration and severe pain issues early on. I'm sure I'll be cleared Tuesday at my visit. Thanks for responding back. Oh by the way, I'm Zaneta. You can find my Facebook under Zaneta Adams. Thanks

Hi Wendyt!! How awesome! Your going to be so happy that you chose this tool and path. Will keep you in my thoughts when you go in

Kayleec14 and Kimba6999 Hi.. I just got sleeved on August 26 th and I live in the Muskegon area. Looking for some mentors and encouragers. You guys are doing great and I hope to have some of those stories of my own very soon.

I need some advice.. How do you get past the head hunger and craving sweets?! I don't want to blow my success by eating something with sugar in it. I have a family reunion this weekend and I know it's going to hard around all the food... But I know I can do it, just wondering if someone can give me some advice to get through it. Thanks in advance:)

I have to cook for a family of 8, well 7 if you take me out of the picture. I feel bad cooking and not knowing if the flavor is on point so a few times I actually put the chicken in my mouth chewed it a little and spit it out. I got the flavor but didn't swallow the calories or eat before I was supposed to ( I was sleeved on 8/26). I know it sounds gross but if you have to do that a few times and politely put a napkin to the mouth to get rid of what you don't want going down, that might help. Good luck!

^{well - I talked to a friend of mine who had the surgery two years ago and she said she still gets cold easy but not as bad as in the first 3 months. I actually accidentally (surgery brain) drank lipton tea liquid additive yesterday after dinner.... NO sleep! I didnt fall asleep until after 2:30 am!!! I guess I just assumed cause it was a mio type addittive that it wouldnt have caffeine... will NOT make that mistake again. Today I added a Protein shake this morning and began my Vitamin regime... now I sit here trying to rest - but my heart is racing! and I have the shakes. So was it the Protein or the Vitamins? I have no idea.}

^{Yes - I have been trying the plain greek fage yogurt - which I really do not mind its taste at all - but I have only been able to take 4 small bites of it... I can manage a 1/2 of a cup of Tomato Soup at a time - takes me about 15 minutes one small spoon at a time... but it goes down easy and I like the flavor.}

^{I have been measuring my liquid intake and have NOT yet made it to 64 ounces - Im so afraid of getting dehydrated. Is that why my heart is racing?}

I had racing heart and the shakes. I was dehydrated and low on pottasium, thiamine, and magnesium. Feeling much better now.

Today I started the morning some some incision pain, two pain killers and my protien shake. I ended up dizzy, light headed with the shakes and sweats. I was scheduled for my one week post op docs appt this afternoon but after reporting my symptoms to the doc this morning, I was immediately called in for blood work. Turns our, my blood sugar was low, my bp was low, and I am dehydrated following yesterday's bout of diarrhea. I am currently at the hospital getting fluids, nausea meds and something in my iv that will reduce the swelling in my sleeve.

Jz0917 if someone took what I said as sarcastic I am sorry, it was not meant to be sarcastic. I have had a very loonnnggggg and very horrible seven days! And I cerTainly can relate to those who are having issues. I certainly have had my share I the last 7 days. I wonder what I did to myself and why I did it. I am praying for al of us having a rough time right now.????????????????????

Oh, I didn't take offense to anything. I was just as confused as you. Lol. I just merely commented on the post. Trust me, I feel your pain. Literally, as I post this response. I'm just ready to feel better. Praying for you! Feel better.

Please don't judge somebody because they said it's been 7 days... I am 6 days out... And we just don't know... That is why we are reaching out.. To say its a been a big seven days and then lol ... Is a little insulting. I am not trying to be sensitive we are just trying to figure out what to expect during these early days... This is why I started this thread... Many of us did the research... Stayed up late at night reading blogs... Going to support groups and so on... And like what was said earlier until you actually go through it one has no idea .

Did someone say something sarcastic? If they did, they don't understand our plight.

Then that must be what I have as well. That incision is deeper and it pulls something fierce when I move. It feels like I'm being stabbed with a hot poker. If I didn't have this pain I would be doing great. It feels better if I walk around the house a little bit but the first 20 steps or so are excruciating.

Omg GenaH, I have the same thing happening with me. I was sleeved 8/26 and find it difficult to walk and get in exercise with that pain. I didn't know if a little twist or the wrong step will bring that pain back. I put ice on it. That seemed to help a little. I didn't want to still be on my pain meds but I am realizing that I might have to take them daily for the me t week just so I can get through. Good luck everyone and thank you for sharing. It is really helpful.

Thanks Michigan chic. It will get better. Whew. It's been a long seven days. Lol. I am also from Michigan. Bay city but I had my surgery in Saignaw. Best wishes I cannot wait until it gets better.

I am in Michigan too. Muskegon area. I am struggling. Now, day 7, I am feeling sick from the Protein Drinks. I have my doc appt tomorrow but I don't want to be a whiner. I am scared to shower again because I had some bleeding yesterday. I don't feel well. So tired and weak. I wonder how all these people are up and walking around the grocery store but I am struggling just to walk around my house because if the stabbing /burning incision pain. I read a lot, prayed a lot, and felt that I was educated enough to make this decision, but going through is totally different than reading a blog. I'm just praying the painful days will pass quickly so can get on with the buisness of getting healthy again. Thank you all for sharing your stories. They are God send and are helping me get through this time.

I am still having incisional pain. It's burning and stabbing. And I was sleeved on 8/26 too. I haven't lost anything really.I sneezed today, without a pillow to brace myself. Ouch! In the back of my mind, I keep thinking that I did all this and I won't lose weight. Many, many mind tricks. Because of the incisional pain, I have found it hard to walk like I know I should. I had a hernia repair too and I think I bumped it yester5 because I think the scab started bleeding. I'm just going to be honest, I am praying that I get through these days quickly. I am an active person normally and being stranded by pain is a little depressing. I guess it didn't help that I have a previous back injury that makes it even more difficult to be comfortable. Ok I'm done venting. I am praying for all of us to be healthy and successful in our journeys.

Everything seems well I just have a burning sensation every time I move on my left incision , hurts a ton I hope it's normal

I have one too. It burns and feels likes it's pulling. I feel like I have to dig my fingers into the skin around it and hold it in order to feel better. It must be normal. I can't raise my voice or lean forward on the left or anything without worrying about that pain.

I thought I had it bad, bless u! Liquid meds was my best friend as it might be to strong for u.. Did u try taking half the dose? I had it hard drinking anything my first week, then I realized I should try the Protein Shakes and that's when I began feeling better.. Good luck and keep me posted

I am doing much better ijones67. I am able to keep liquids down ands take my meds by pill form too. I got all my protiem in yesterday but feel short on the 64 oz of liquid total. I literally sipped all day ands still came up short. I am moving from sipping 15 cc to 30 cc every fifteen minutes. Hopefully that will help me get through the day