ArtSmartInNH

I can relate to this! I tried my best to lose the pre-op weight... And succeeded. Though as you describe and worry about, I lost too much and would have been denied by my insurance as I didn't have comorbidities... If I didn't literally put sand bags in my pockets for my final weigh in at my Drs office. With adding 4 lbs of sand my pre-op BMI was 40.1. It was scary to work so hard to only have it almost pulled out from under me at the last moment. I don't regret doing this one bit. Do what's best for you and your family. You can work towards being successful at the surgery without losing weight: practice eating slow, portioning, reading labels. Good luck!

Easily climbing up onto the counter to get something high in an upper cabinet!

I'm an elementary teacher- sleeved 4/21/15 week before April vacation. Took week of surgery off and vacation and hoped to go back afterwards. Recovery was hard and I had some complications. I needed an extra week, which I took, but it was very stressful. If I had to do it again, I would not change when I did it (I didn't want my whole summer vacation to be recovery) BUT I would plan on more time off, especially if you are with little ones. I was tired and weak and cranky and going back was very taxing on my patience

I would've been miserable going on vacation 3 weeks post op. I'm 6 weeks now, and just starting to be able to feel normal!

Take the lax! 1.5 weeks is too long. You'll end up needing an enema... That's really awkward.

4 weeks post op and I'm still struggling bad with protein- I maybe get 15-20g a day. I've developed lactose intolerance making many phase 2&3 foods off limits, as well as milk based Protein shakes. I was re admitted 1 week post op for dehydration, and I feel like I'm heading down that road again :/

Gladys62- can you tell me more about your post op recovery? I'm 4 weeks and this sounds a lot like me! I've had a really hard time getting in enough fluids and any protein..

Really struggling to focus on myself and my young family (4 year old and 1 year old), teacher FT, and keep up with life in general 3 weeks post op. I just can't figure out where and how to schedule my drinks, eating, prescriptions, and Vitamins in my day. Something is always forgotten. I'm having a hard time deciphering whether I'm always tired or just so overwhelmed. Oh, and my dog now has diabetes and needs two shots a day. Oy vey.

I just got some of this today and it was awesome! First protein I've enjoyed and kept down in 2.5 weeks. They also have a line of protein soups that I'm going to get too.

My main problem is built up gas... I walk, take gas x, deep breaths, but not enough comes out. Eventually the pressure wins out and I vomit. All the gas want to come up, not go down. I think I've only farted like twice in 2.5 weeks since my sleeve. Normal?

Following. In the same boat... 2 weeks post op and have had barely anything to eat/drink that is nutritious... Going to try an Isopure today and Special K protein water.

I'm currently in a rough patch right now... And my surgeon is on vacation :/ Whenever I try to advance from phase one to phase two, I end up vomiting. Trying to get my doctor to give me more antacids or the protonic I was on in the hospital. He did just give me a pre-scription for zofran

Probably would have been best to include my stage also- I'm 2 weeks post-op sleeve with hernia repair

What is everyone taking for antacids? Prescription, dose and frequency please!

What is she taking for an antacid? Have they been giving her IV antacids?