QueenBeatrix

Hey, I am 11 days out and I lost between 10-15 (I had to gain a little to get my BMI to 35) the first week. Then I went up 3 lbs and held it for 3 days no fluctuation and now I am back down 2.5 lbs. I just didn't think that there would be any weight fluctuations in the increase right after surgery, especially while still on fluids. I have a couple guesses: *Now I am consuming 60+ oz of fluids (before, I could only get about 48 oz) and 70 gm of Protein (before, I could barely get 40) *The body is weird and reacts to shock in weird and disturbing ways. *I need a new scale. Any other guesses? HELP!!!! QB

Right, I have read about weight yourself too often. I am still in the first 3 weeks of post op liquid diet and I just am SO curious. I promised myself I would go to weekly once I was on soft foods--though may be a hard habit to wean. STILL, has anybody out there gain a little weight still in the first 2 weeks and on fluids??! QB

Thanks so much for your responses! I did try several of those and they helped. I called my doc on Monday and she let me off the Clear liquids 2 days early and I am such a happy camper being on "full" liquids. Yay! QB

Does anybody out have any tasty or at least tolerable clear Fluid ideas out there. I came home from the hospital today and the next 5 days of clear fluids are looking bleak as I am trying to sip down some unflavored powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury with a splash of sugar free vanilla and raspberry syrup and a pinch of stevia. Not good. Thanks! QB

I was worried about this also (I'm on Lexapro and Wellbutrin) because I had read about pausing meds for the surgery, but my surgeon said that he would never ask a patient to hold off on meds. Phew. My surgery is next week, so I can't testify for swallowing or crushing, but I was relieved to see the other posts that they were fine. QB

My surgery is not until Dec. 10th (sleeve) but I am having anticipatory anxiety about anticipatory anxiety. I am more worried about coping with the day before surgery than the day after. I've read this is normal and I am relieved to know that. What I would like to know is: *What have people done the day and eve before surgery? *At what point of the whole pre surgery journey were they most nervous? I'm sure that there are emotional stages to go through--before and after. Any advice for how to get through the night before surgery? Thanks! QB

Oh, Looks like I need an invitation. camphendry@ctcweb.net QB

I'm Dec. 10th! I am not currently on Facebook, but I will look into the private Dec. '14 sleevers Facebook page. I would love to hear about everyone's experiences and coping strategies. QB

I was under on my BMI and I weighed in with my shoes and coat on and my purse and a bag of books under my coat. The nurse knew that I was just doing this for the numbers on the paper work and didn't say anything. I am not necessarily recommending this, but it did work for me.

Wow! You are doing it! My surgery is December 10th. I would love to hear about your experiences--even from the night before. If you feel up to it of course. QB

Your story is unbelievable! I think it is boardering harrassment. I have the same problem with friends and family trying to talk me out of it and recommending all the things they have tried. I am so tired explaining why my body doesn't respond the same way as theirs etc and all the things I already tried. They think portion control and exercise is the answer. I am happy that works for them and wish that worked for me. I am so tired of repeatedly justifying and coming back with responses to all their suggestions. Some are mothers of my kids' friends, and maybe if I just had a good comeback, that might work. Family members and close friends are trickier because they really want to hash it out. "Thanks for loving me, but I am tired of defending my choice." I'd love some more advice about dealing with people who are sure they know what is best for me. QB

How has it gone for you? My surgery is scheduled for December 10th--so I am still thinking of it off in the distance--though I have started storing clear and liquid diet foods on a shelf I made for my in our pantry. I am just so curious what the experience is going to be like the first day and week. I know everyone is different, but it just feels that the morning of surgery is like jumping off the diving board. I did not have this much anticipatory anxiety getting married or being pregnant with twins. Ironically, I have had to gain weight to have this surgery--which is really bizarre. My BMI was around 33 and they wouldn't consider me until I was 35 BMI. I finally actually weighed in with my shoes and coat and my purse under my coat to get a BMI of 34.9, so now I am in. Now, instead of needing to loose 50-60 lbs, I need to loose 60-70. I imagine the most recently acquired lbs will come off the easiest. Anyways, I would love to hear from anyone who started with a lower BMI and how it has gone. [i don't know if having a lower BMI changes your experience.] How did you sleep the night before surgery? I am exited for this to finally happen and I see no livable alternative, but it seems like such a leap of faith. Thanks to anyone out there that is reading this. QueenBeatrix

Hello, I have been on a roller coaster for if I will be able to get the sleeve surgery (funding). After many hoops, I have been approved and the nurse called me this morning to schedule surgery. It felt surreal. Now that it is REAL, I am nervous about my choice. When I look at the pros and cons on paper, there is no other logical choice. Is there someone out there with a BMI of 30-35 that can tell me that they have not looked back? {8-0 QB

Hello, I have been on a roller coaster for if I will be able to get the sleeve surgery (funding). After many hoops, I have been approved and the nurse called me this morning to schedule surgery. It felt surreal. Now that it is REAL, I am nervous about my choice. When I look at the pros and cons on paper, there is no other logical choice. Is there someone out there with a BMI of 30-35 that can tell me that they have not looked back? {8-0 QB