shani22404

I was like that for the first few weeks post. I'm now 3 months out and it's no longer an issue.

I'll be 8 weeks post op tomorrow and have lost 21 pounds since surgery. Some days it does feel slow but I keep reminding myself that I never was able to lose 3lbs a week pre op!

I loved plain Water prior to surgery but now (3 1/2 weeks post) i can hardly stand it. I find i can get more in if i drink crystal light or herbal tea.

My preop plan consisted of 3-4 Protein shakes and Clear liquids for 10 days. I already knew i had a fatty liver from an ultrasound when i had my gallbladder removed 7 months ago so i made sure i stuck to the plan. After surgery, i asked my surgeon how my liver looked and he said PERFECT! So, the preop diet works plus you lose weight which is an added bonus:)

Have you tried mixing sugar free Jello (powder) with your shakes? It really helped me during this phase.

As you can see your not alone! I was sleeved on June 3 and I was tired and sleepy the first 2 days! Anytime I woke up or got up to move or use bathroom I was sick, throwing up, heaving, and just feeling crappy! Docs said its to be expected, they did take out more then half our stomach and so now there's extra room and pressure and gas moving around. I sipped Apple juice and ice and maybe a few tiny spoons of Jello. I really couldn't even bare any of it though but I knew they wouldn't diacharge me without drinking. I still have my drain in me, yesterday made a week! I hope tmrrw when I see doc he takes it out! I also can't wait to weigh in, I haven't yet though I want to! Does anyone remember what was their 1st week total loss? Just curious! Hang in there everyone!!????✌️

I'm 8 days post op. I had my 1 wk follow up today and i lost 7lbs!

@@likelike i was only required to stay in the hospital 1 night, 2 days and by Thursday afternoon i was crying because of the pain and the fear of going home. I didn't feel ready at all! I still hurt a lot but since being home i feel like I'm moving more and i think that has helped a great deal.

I'll be thinking of you, hoping things will start to turn around soon:)

Where was yours? I knew this wasn't going to be easy but i really wasn't expecting to be in this much pain! I had my gall bladder removed last October but that doesn't even come close to what I'm feeling now.

York, PA

I just got home. I'm in some serious pain when i try to get up or lay down but I've been walking and sipping all day!

I'm getting sleeved tomorrow too! Have to be at the hospital at 530am. I don't think I'm getting any sleep tonight!

Wow, i thought my preop was strict. Good luck DebiDoo!

I have 3 days left of the prep diet. My surgeon requires 10 days of 3-4 Protein shakes, unlimited Clear liquids and 2 cups of approved veggies per day. I struggled the most the 2nd through the 5th day due to headaches. I've stuck to it and at this point I know I am so close I won't cheat. I've lost 8 pounds so far which is great motivation for me!

I have never been more ready for this surgery than I am now. My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday June 3rd...so excited to get to the next phase of my journey:-)