Purplej

57 here - and walking is my exercise of choice for now. (I'm 6 weeks out). Now that it's a bit warmer during the day I walk a mile during my lunch hour (since that time is no longer all about eating!) and then I'll have some sliced turkey and cheese (no bread) and I feel great for the rest of the day. I'll also go to the gym with my 17 year old daughter and do the treadmill and some light weight lifting. For a former couch potato, I'm doing pretty good! I hope to become more active but for now - baby steps!!

I am ALSO 6 weeks out and down 35 pounds. I thought the same thing - that I would have lost more. Then I realized that the numbers on the tape measure were going down!! I definitely lost inches - enough for people to really notice. So putting on an old top and having it hang on me is encouragement enough to keep going. My doctor is happy with my progress and stressed (like everyone else) that I must get in Protein, Water and walking. I use a fitness tracker too and it also helps to see those numbers go up. Good luck to all and keep up the good work!!

It's amazing how everyone is told something a little different! I was told to crush for the first month if they weren't chewable. Good thing I never really needed my pain meds. Crushing an Oxycodone in applesauce just once was enough to make me gag!! Luckily, my daily thyroid pill doesn't have any taste when crushed. I'm 4 weeks out today so tomorrow - I'm swallowing pills!! LOL

Hey Lisa! I'm from South Nassau and, guess what? I had my sleeve surgery on March 8th at Winthrop Hospital with..........wait for it..............Dr. Barkan!!! The surgery went extremely well. No complications and I'm 3 weeks post-op and feeling great! You should be close to your surgery, if not already. Joan

I'm at the 3 week stall right now myself but I'm not letting the scale get me down. I HAVE noticed a visible difference and clothes are a little looser so I'm continuing with my pureed diet. I get over 60 gr of Protein a day and very little sugar but I think carbs are a little high plus I know I should be drinking even more Water. I'm also walking at least a mile a day (for an old couch potato like me this is a MAJOR accomplishment!). So I'm going to read that forum about stalls that was suggested and keep on keepin' on!! Oh, and I think I'd better get that stool softener....nuff said!! Thanks for all the advice.

I'm just over 3 weeks out from my VSG. I lost 16 the first week and then nothing. I was getting frustrated until I looked at the before pics I took and current pics. There is a visible difference! I'm losing inches first. My winter coat (which I thought I could put away by now but it's still friggin' cold on Long Island) fits better and my shoes are looser. I didn't realize how much Fluid I was retaining until it was gone! So hang in there and take pics like others suggested. I know I made the right decision - just waiting for the scale to catch up!! (Pre-op diet weight: 286 - Surgery date: 276 - Current: 260)

Thanks for the information. My doctor didn't mention the backaches so I wasn't sure what was going on with that. I didn't have any fever in the hospital and I didn't have a drain tube either. Hopefully you'll get over this and start the healing process. Good luck.

I'm 10 days post-op and doing pretty well except for backaches the past few days. That happen to anyone else? I'm on full liquids so I can have creamed Soups and Protein shakes! Yum! SW: 286 CW: 259

Your new stomach will remind you to slow down. You'll feel it. I've been telling friends that my stomach is like a funnel with a very small opening at the bottom. If you put too much in a funnel too fast it just sits there. Same thing. If you can't get the 2 bottles in, do the best you can. Good luck all!

Ummm....yep - that's about right LOL. Gotta stay hydrated, right? Purplej, Long Island

I sip pretty much all day. I'm still working on my first 1/2 of the bottle of Isopure. I added some Water to it because it seemed too sweet (I got the Grape Frost flavor). I'm doing what I can. See doc tomorrow and maybe he'll start me back on shakes. (I miss chocolate!) Purplej, Long Island I sip pretty much all day. I'm still working on my first 1/2 of the bottle of Isopure. I added some water to it because it seemed too sweet (I got the Grape Frost flavor). I'm doing what I can. See doc tomorrow and maybe he'll start me back on shakes. (I miss chocolate!) Purplej, Long Island

1st day post op. Miserable from two tablespoons of veggie broth, drinking since 645 this morning. But I will keep that in mind. I literally have to take ten every hour to get it down. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App The very first sip I took from the little cup was a bit more than I should have tried. I threw it up. I know what I did wrong and it hasn't happened again! just pace yourself. By the time I finished ONE item on my breakfast tray - the lunch tray arrived! Hang in there girl! Purplej, Long Island 1st day post op. Miserable from two tablespoons of veggie broth, drinking since 645 this morning. But I will keep that in mind. I literally have to take ten every hour to get it down. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App The very first sip I took from the little cup was a bit more than I should have tried. I threw it up. I know what I did wrong and it hasn't happened again! just pace yourself. By the time I finished ONE item on my breakfast tray - the lunch tray arrived! Hang in there girl! Purplej, Long Island

This is my seventh post op day. I'm feeling pretty good - not much pain at all. However, the one thing that IS a pain is trying to get all the liquids in! The nurse from the hospital called to check up on me and said if I get at least one 20-ounce bottle of the Isopure in a day that's pretty good. Anyone else having issues getting their fluids? BTW - congrats to those that just had their surgery. I knew it would go well!

Sending you positive thoughts and prayers. You'll do just fine like the rest of us! Let them pamper you for a couple days - you deserve it!

I'm hoping this all passes soon so we can concentrate on the diet. I'm looking forward to having the full liquids next week - I miss the chocolate shakes!! Purplej, Long Island

I had my sleeve done 3-8-16 by. Dr. Alexander Barkan at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola. Wonderful experience! Purplej, Long Island

I've been having back pains too! I didn't know why but I try to alternate between sitting straight up on the couch and laying down propped up. Gas is still there but very minimal. Fun, huh? LOL Purplej, Long Island I've been having back pains too! I didn't know why but I try to alternate between sitting straight up on the couch and laying down propped up. Gas is still there but very minimal. Fun, huh? LOL Purplej, Long Island

Hi there. I kind of had the same issue with getting the protein in. The first day or two I really couldn't handle more than the 2 tbsp Cup every half hour. But I'm on my 5th post op day and I'm able to drink more often. Yesterday I actually was able to finish one and a half bottles of the Isopure so I got my 60 grams of protein! Of course it literally took me all day to finish it I started at 7 in the morning and finished it about 9:30 in the evening period in between I had medicine with applesauce and a little broth. I'm concerned you haven't had a bowel movement yet. I had one or two small ones while still in the hospital. My doctor said if you don't have one in three days you should call so I think you should call your doctor just to be sure everything's cool. Good luck! Purplej, Long Island

Woo Hoo!! I knew you'd be fine. Seems like your gas problem went away before me did. The morning I went home I still felt bloated but hapoy! Congrats on your new life! Purplej, Long Island

Hey there! My hubby had the same concerns. Plus he's not very good about making his own food and is used to having dinner made for him. As long as he doesn't eat near me and enjoy it I'm fine so far. Also I have a wonderful 17 year old daughter who has been cooking for her dad so I don't have to be around too much. We all have to learn new ways of eating but we'll be just fine. Purplej, Long Island

All the best to you. You'll be just fine! Enjoy the rest! Purplej, Long Island

My surgeon said my liver was fine based on a manual check and I'm more bottom heavy than abdominal heavy. I was put on a 14 day preop due to my bmi of 57. I have lost about 30lbs. Hopefully you don't have to do it. ...Not sure what I'm doing wrong. I've been on the preop liquid diet on day 11 and have lost only about 8.2 lbs. I'm proud for those that's dropping large numbers but begging for advice. My surgery is March 15th. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using the BariatricPal App Nothing wrong at all! I lost just 19 pounds pre-op and it was fine. I'm 5 days post-op now, feeling great (hardly any pain) and down another 10. It's working! Good luck to you! Purplej, Long Island

I'm so sorry your surgery was postponed . Better safe then sorry though. It WILL happen and you'll be glad you did it! I'm progressing well and am on fluids now. Should go home tomorrow. Hang in there! Purplej, Long Island

You'll do just fine. It really isn't as bad as you think although I keep hearing some woman wailing at the top of her lungs down the hall. Probably just wants attention. Everyone else is quiet.