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Has anyone felt like maybe their surgery didn't work? I'm only two weeks out, but I have heard a lot of sleevers start to worry it didn't "work". I'm wondering if it's because they hit a stall with their weight loss. When does that usually happen?

What are some of the best things to have in this stage? Sticking a can of tuna in a blender doesn't sound too appetizing lol

Stalls are common, true sleeve failure is rare. Often when people say their sleeved failed, they did not follow the program. These are the one who ate around their sleeve, ate the wrong thing or gave into head hunger. You often see post from them along the lines of "I don't eat all my Protein.", "I cheated a little here and there.", "I don't get in all my fluids." The sleeve is a tool designed to make losing easier, but you are still responsible for putting int the work. . Thanks. I was thinking id it failed, maybe the reasons were how you treated it type of thing. So far so good with me personally ????

I think once again you're taking things personally. Wasn't intended that way in the least. I'm glad you don't like the thought of failing is what I meant. I'm two weeks out and have read there are people who feel like the surgery didn't work for them. So far my surgery and my willingness to follow my diet and exercise plan as worked out pretty well. I just stepped on the scales and from the day before surgery to now I'm down right at 15 pounds. This is in response to my "glad you don't like it" comment.

Is it because they could cause excess gas? I love and miss straws too

After reading here and there from other sleevers, I was asking if it were as common as it appears. Trying to prepare myself. I'm two weeks out and down about 13 pounds. Walking a lot and starting with puréed foods now.

. Glad you don't like it

This has been an experience I truly wasn't prepared for. Not only the pain, and sickness but the feeling of just being so malnourished and weak. I have had issues with my weight most of my adult life but never did I realize how much I really loved food. You can't go anywhere. Watch anything on tv. Or go out with friends... That doesn't involve food I can't have. It's miserable. I keep telling myself it's only a few more weeks but it's the hardest recovery period I have ever gone through. I had a two level back fusion and a hysterectomy with complications that required an emergency surgery and blood transfusion the next day. This sucks. Big. Time. I am having my staples out Thursday and then registering for my stage two nutrition class. I don't see how people don't pass out on this clear liquid diet. I need nourishment. I'm becoming more emotional and not to mention very on edge. How do people get through these stages of eating like this? I'm ready for the "eat anything you want at much smaller portions" stage. Planning to do the high protein every 2-3 hours thing once I'm released from the restrictions. My surgery weight was 195. Today I was 183. Goal is 130. Ready to get back into the gym too. Going to start with walking and swimming ASAP

What are some of the things you were eating after you had the first two weeks behind you? Is low fat mayo ok to add to tuna?

Make sure you aren't running a temp. I know what you mean about the unexplained sadness. I found a music list on iTunes (YouTube too I think) that's set for exercising. They are several for walking and they state how many beats per minute so you can stagger the songs for warming up and cooling down. Very spiritual music and uplifting. Walking will hep produce the endorphins we all need as well. Sending positive vibes your way. Feel free to message me any time

What were you able to eat 8 days out? I feel like I need nourishment! So sluggish and exhausted all the time...

I found some frozen Greek yogurt at the grocery store today. Adding skin or almond milk and protein powder would qualify as a protein shake wouldn't it? I'm on day 10 post op and will be starting protein shakes on day 14. How much do you drink at once? (my plan is for only 2 ounces at one time, but also states you can do this every 15 mins)

I'm on post op day 10.

So I'm wondering if I can sneak a bite of two of something from the dessert table... I don't know if I am allowed to try any meat. I am going to the doctor today for staple removal. I just want real food again. I created a low/no carb board on Pinterest and I'm dedicated to changing how I eat but I just want to bite into something, chew it up and swallow. Oh the simple things

My emotions are all over the place. I had a hysterectomy years ago. Started hormone therapy about 3 years ago once full Blown menopause set in. I'm taking my meds but I swear I am either crying or I could rip someone's head off. Wth??

Has anyone experienced pain radiating in their back while/after swallowing

It feels like the pain is coming from whatever I'm swallowing. It's weird but hurts. I'm going to have my staples out tomorrow so I'll so then. I do have my gallbladder. Hope that's not it. Thanks for the heads up

I'm 8 days post op gastric sleeve. I was 195.2 surgery day and today I was 182.1

I'm 8 days post op and concerned about this too. I was told if you kept your protein intake high and took the vitamins as well as extra biotin... Your chances to lose hair weren't as great. Can't start taking supplements until going into my third week post op though

I never thought I'd look forward to eating puréed food... I'm down 14 pounds in 8 days. My surgery weight was 195.2. My goal is 125-130. I'm so ready to get back into the gym. Going to start with swimming and water aerobics. Staples come out tomorrow. Ready to not feel so "malnourished" and so exhausted all the time... It's hard when you have young kids and have to rely on others to do so much for you. Blessed and thankful for helpful parents though. And an amazing husband

Thanks so much to everyone who posted. I have cried so much this past week. Hating myself for having done this. I keep trying to focus on the weeks ahead and hopefully changing from wishing I hadn't done it to being happy I did. I just really want a cheddar bay biscuit from red lobster lol ????

Had my sleeve 11/10

I honestly didn't think I would have the regretful feelings they warned us all we probably would. Wel, I was wrong. I have never felt such self hatred in my life. I was so freaking mad that everything I was going through those first few days was all because I was unable to lose weight successfully myself. I was hurting, a lot... sick to my stomach, yet wanting to eat. I had my surgery on Tuesday, the 10. Wednesday evening was my first attempt on the clear diet and two sucks on a popsicle and I was throwing up. I was finally able to keep some of the clear liquid diet down and was discharged on Thursday. I will admit, I feel a million times better than I did those first few days... but I miss food so much. there is no going back, and I am confident that in a few weeks the regretful feelings will be gone. Tomorrow marks my one week out... and I have made a calendar that helps me track and set goals. I did weigh today and I am down 11 pounds. I know in my heart that I needed this tool to lose and keep off the extra weight I have battled with for so long. I guess I just wasn't prepared for the emotional side or how much it was going to hurt. Obviously, I enjoy eating... but I honestly didn't realize how much I really love food! If I could eat a small bite of grilled chicken right now, I bet it would taste like a big fat steak. the trade off in the long run will be worth it, and I keep telling myself that over and over. But for all those who are still in the pre op stage, I wanted to be honest with how my experience was. every one is different 10000% and I am not trying to scare anyone at all, but I just wish someone had told me the possible effects I would go through, I felt very unprepared I guess. Thursday I go to have my staples out and register for the stage two of eating class. baby steps, but steps in the right direction. Thanksgiving is going to be difficult, but I am hoping to be able to handle creamed potatoes and maybe a bite or two of shredded turkey that's been soaked in gravy for the moisture. I know every surgeon is different, and google searches have given me so many different options... I m sticking with what my surgeon has laid out for his patients but I gotta say... I am so sick of broth and Jello, but thankful im not sick or hurting too much anymore

How long after surgery were you comfortable/allowed to drive again?

I have been watching videos from people who have had the gastric sleeve on YouTube, and there is one girl on there who I really like. She has also started another channel for low carb cooking. It's Laura's vsg tube in case anyone else would like to follow her. She's funny, down to earth, honest and very helpful.