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Nicholson Clinic in Dallas.

Nicholson Clinic in Dallas.

Yes, for the first few weeks I could feel shifting. Now, feels normal.

Nicholson Clinic in Dallas.

Very common. Your small stomach is still very swollen so you won't be able to eat very much before the discomfort begins.

Personally, I'd tell the caseworker to suck it. Get that surgery done!!

That said, if you are good with the new date, great! I would go to a consignment store and spend as little as possible. If you can make it in workout wear only, Walmart has great options at superlow prices. I find their workout clothes last the longest and at $8-$10 a pair, they can't be beat. They have full length and capri length, leggings and yoga (which is a bit looser).

I could feel something was missing the first few weeks but now everything feels normal.
Immediately after surgery I could feel my entire stomach shift if I rolled on my right side while lying in bed. It was weird and uncomfortable so I usually stuffed a pillow there for support. I dont notice anything at all now and feel perfectly normal. I sometimes forget I even have a sleeve......until I start eating.

I cannot tell any difference. If I didn't know any better because of the very small amounts of food that I consume, I wouldn't know if I had actually had surgery or not. My surgeon was actually shocked at my last visit because I have healed so well you can't even see any marks from scars.

I feel exactly the same physically. When I first start eating it feels the same too...but a few ounces later and my BFF, my sleeve, feels nice 'n full.

At almost 8 months out, I feel completely normal. The only way I know I had surgery is the scars and I eat less.
I think at first, you're tender in that area, so yeah it feels different. But I don't think it's a " I just had most of my stomach removed" different. You just know something was done in that area

Still having good days and bad. Still things on the list that I should be able to eat but can't. Still nauseous most mornings. But everything looks great and another 16 lbs gone. I've had a couple of foaming episodes(yuck) but doing well. I ate at a restaurant today for the first time. It was a breakfast place and I had eggs but it counts. I am very happy with my results I've lost a total of 54lbs since I started this including pre surgery diet(25lbs). If your just starting out hang in there time will pass till your surgery day, if you just had your surgery you'll be okay, it sucks right now but you'll be better. Hang in there y'all.

I had my sleeve done on March 24th by Dr. Nick Nicholson. He is Awesome!! I am down 23 pounds but have been so hungry since day 1. I get to start of soft food in 4 days so looking forward to that and hoping the hunger will stop. Good Luck to all of the March Sleevers!! We can do this!!!

40lbs down total. Surgery was 3-5-15. No preop diet was required. Off all of my meds. No more heart problems, cholesterol problems, diabetes.
Life is good

You are having a first class adventure!

Hello group
4.18.2014 is my sleeve anniversary, I am just shy of one year. I have had reasonable success in that I have lost 140lbs. I started at 400 so I had a bunch to loose. Anyway, I have stalled at this level for the last 45 days or so.....I will loose 2 pounds and gain 2 pounds. Water intake, exercise, calories are all fairly constant. I saw my surgeon last week for a follow up and asked for advice. He explained that the body tries to seek normal. By that he means it wants to maintain a steady state. He advised me to shake things up: either exercise more or eat less. As we talked, he advised me to restrict food intake to 400 calories per day for the next month. I have done that for the last five days and lost 9 pounds. He further stated that I have lost all the easy weight, I am going to have to more actively manage my situation going forward based on results and be prepared to make adjustments as needed.
The concept of fighting normal was new to me and as such I thought I would share.
Mark

I can understand your frustration. Sounds like a talk with your nutritionist is in order. You said you've gotten back to the gym which is great. At times I'm surprised by my ability to eat (rarely) but as a result I really am measuring everything out. I bought a digital scale. I figure if I'm eating 3 to 3.5 oz then I'm not stretching anything out. Best of luck. Keep us posted.

You'll know...

I tell everyone that I had a hernia operation (partial truth) lol and that I am on a very strict medically supervised diet... Also true... Stops all questions... If they ask... Is it hard I tell them yes!

I would suggest cutting out the carby food and concentrate more on lean Protein. For now, try to stay away from Pasta, bread, rice etc...protein is more filling so you should be satisfied longer. Carbs create hunger.

Hi All! Had my surgery on Monday, 3/2. I know there were quite a few people in the pre-surgery area for March, so I figured I would start a thread for us in the post section.
Day 1 was tough - they really drugged me at the hospital. I'm super sensitive to medications, so when I woke up, I was completely disoriented and hysterical. They gave me more meds to call me down. I could barely keep my head up and eyes open the entire day. Around 3pm (surgery was at 8am), I was able to realize where I was and get my Water in and walk around. Keep my pain meds up as I wanted to stay ahead of the pain.
Day 2 I was still groggy and out of it, but more alert than day 1. Wasn't able to get as much water in with the small cups but using the restroom regularly, so I think all was well. Cut back on the medicine mid day - wasn't a good idea. Took the full dose to get to sleep.
Day 3 (today) feeling much better. Folded clothes, took the dog on several short walks and have been off the pain meds all day. Feeling fine!
The recovery hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. Been doing my best to take my Vitamins and such and getting my water in. Also gonna hit the shower now that I'm feeling more with it.
How have you guys been that have sleeved this week?

I used to only eat when I was hungry. I could literally go all day without eating. It got me morbidly obese because my body held onto every calorie. Now I eat 3 meals regularly and a snack if needed. So far I have never had a stall.

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it's actually quite easy to get in 60+gm of Protein and 64 ounces of Water. most of us to that and more. You do have to work up to it. I think it took me about 1 - 2 weeks.
How? By combining the 2. I made me Protein drinks with water instead of milk and I used loads of ice. I also made sure to get in the bulk of my Protein by lunch. This meant I had the time between lunch and dinner to drink water. Additionally it's fluids, not water. So if I had a Protein Drink for Breakfast I made it with protein powder/greek yogurt & water. That comes in at between 30-38 gms of protein and it's about 15 ounces of fluids. Lunch could be yogurt with a bit of Protein powder, again another 30gm protein. I wait and then start on water. I have several hours to just sip water. I always carry a water bottle around so that's not a big deal. By dinner I've already met the minimum protein requirement. My water bottle is 20 ounces. Typically I can drink 2 full bottle before dinner and still have time to spare . Add the 15 from the morning shake to the 40 in the water bottle and that gives you 55. Drink another half a bottle after dinner and you've more than hit your Fluid goal.
But here's the other reason why it's important to hit that protein goal. Your body needs it. It needs it to help you stomach heal and it's part of the process to help you lose weight. Without it your body holds onto every calorie it can. Additionally it may start to leech protein from other areas like your nails & hair. Then you have to worry about Hair loss.< /p>
Like I said you don't reach those goals right away, but you should try to work up to it. I guarantee you it won't stretch your stomach.

It is very normal, and yes it happens to the majority of people post op. So common it has been named The Three Week Stall.

Welcome to the three-week stall!

I just stopped and prayed for you who are having surgery today. My surgery is on April 6th with Dr. Nicholson. Keep me updated with how your surgery went?
-Melissa