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?

Update: I went to ER last night. I was having esophageal spasms from the vomiting. Got an IV and pain meds and swallow study. Giving every time time to calm down and then got some anti heartburn meds. Now slowly sipping just water- about an ounce per hour. Will be spending another night on just Water until I can hopefully get in 30+ ounces on my own.... Baby steps

I'm 1 week post op I can't really even keep down my saliva

Last night I tried a creamed potato Soup and it literally just sat above my pouch. Horrible nausea, chest pain, and slime until I finally puked it up around 1am. Felt much better this morning though not great. Finally tried to drink some premier Protein drink around noon- maybe took in 2 ounces and again it started- pain and vomiting... Called clinic and they said only Water for 24 hours and if the vomiting and pain persists through that go to ER. I'm starting to worry that I've damaged my stomach. Before all this I was doing pretty good :/ Experiences? Advice? Thanks :/

Hi All, I had my surgery early this morning (4/21 @7am) and gas pressure has been pretty horrible at times. I'm walking and trying to lay on my side regularly... Any other suggestions or tips?

My son is 13 months old and my surgery date in is about 4-6 weeks. When I started the journey, I thought that stopping nursing around now would be okay- we would both be ready, but neither of us are... Mornings and nights are really it, but it makes nighttime routine and sleeping in to a decent hour possible. Sooo... Is it possible to continue nursing after surgery? I know the first day or so I'll be too sore, but after then? Or is there just not enough calories/fluid intake for production? Anyone have any insight/experiences to share? Thanks!

Looking for some insight from post-ops, as I'm still pre-op. How was your hypothyroidism managed post sleeve? Are you able to hold down meds? Did your dosing change as you lost weight? Has anyone's thyroid returned to normal range/function? Thanks so much!