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Losing only 1 pound per month is extremely slow. Have you had your thyroid checked? How many carbs are you eating? You may need to log your food and make sure that you are not eating more than 1500 calories a day. It's rough sometimes, but it gets easier the longer you do it. Try to exercise at least 30 minutes a day, if it's nothing but walking. Cardio is amazing for weight loss. Keep us updated and feel free to add anything. We want to help and we want you to succeed! <3

A lot of the tips you need will come from your surgeon and the nurses. But, I will say this... You will probably have gas pains (you will feel them in your back, neck, and/or shoulder. If the Hydrocodone doesn't take the edge off while you're in the hospital, then request dilaudid. It will help. Good luck!

You got sleeved 2 days ago. Feeling bad, after 2-3 days, is completely normal. I felt SO much better on the 3rd day. On the 2nd day, I came home and laid down for a long nap. When I woke up, I felt as if I'd been beaten up. It was awful. Make sure you drink enough liquid and take your B-12. It really helped me.

Thank God, indeed! I'm so glad you have no problems! My poor aunt has swollen feet, legs, and ankles, and she has CHF. I'm so worried about her. I'm bringing her to a support group next month so she can get the sleeve.Keep her elevated about 30 degrees until swelling disappears. Otherwise the Fluid can build up further around her heart making breathing and her heart beating almost impossible. That over works the heart. It is a muscle and like any other muscle, when you work it, it grows (enlarged heart). That only compounds the problem. Thank you so much for your reply. Unfortunately, I don't live with her, plus, she's very stubborn and I'm worried that if I tell her to do that, she will get upset. Maybe next month, when I take her to the support group, I can ease her into that idea without upsetting her. She might not even get upset. I just assume the worst sometimes and I'd like to avoid that, haha. Actually, now that I think about it, I'll be seeing her on Labor Day. If I pull her to the side and we discuss my surgery, maybe she will tell me her worries and then I can give her that advice. Thanks again!

That's great to know! It's a lot easier to gulp now, and that actually kinda scares me. But I guess it's easier now because the swelling has gone down. Thanks for your reply.

Yeah, true. I guess I was a bit worried because I didn't start getting the pain until after 2 weeks post-op. I figured that if I were to be feeling pain, it would be sooner. But I think it's a combination of the muscles healing and there being an empty spot where the big portion of my stomach was. I hope you are doing well!

LOL, I'm grinning while reading this because you sound so much like me. I felt like I was going to die when I first woke up, too. There was a bubble trapped inside my esophagus and I woke up and said, "Uhhhh I can't breathe..." in the most whiny tone. Bleh, I never whine, but I was scared and vulnerable. Also, when I first got to have tomato soup, it was like eating a high quality steak, lmao!

There really isn't much that you need to do. I saw my surgeon a week after my surgery so he could remove the stitches. Now I won't have to see him for another 4 months.

You may want to call your doctor and tell them about this. It's been over 2 weeks since your surgery, so the gas should be out of your system. Though, everyone is different. You may just need Gas-X, but ask your doctor first. Are you running a fever or do you have chills? Are the gas pains severe? If so, it could be a leak. But, there's a very good chance that it isn't.

Your bowels are loose because you're on a liquid diet. Water in - water out! I had this for almost a week after my VSG.

Hi Yaya! Congrats on your surgery date! I managed the diet very well, actually. I only had to do it for one week, but it was still pretty easy. Make sure you drink about 3 protein shakes a day with no more than 15g of carbs and no more than 5g of fat, unless your doctor says otherwise. You can also have yogurt and soups. I recommend tomato soup and broth. Also, strained and watered down cream of chicken soup (make sure to not swallow any chicken bits). Are they requiring you to do clear liquids at any time?

When was your surgery?

Thanks so much! I can't wait until I'm able to drink again like I used to. I'm so sick of sipping, lol. You really helped me with my worries. Thanks again!

It is decreased in both. I took a nutrition class and I learned this.

Hello everyone. I know I post a lot, but I love all the feedback and support I get. I'm feeling a dull, yet tender, stretchy pain on the upper left side of my body. I started feeling this maybe 2 weeks post-op. I assumed that it could be my insides moving around in the void where a big part of my stomach once was. But I want to be sure. Also, how easy is it to stretch out the sleeve? I've been drinking a lot of liquid at one time, and I'm scared about stretching it. I probably haven't really been drinking a lot (maybe 2-4 oz at a time), but it seems like a lot to me since I'm supposed to be taking small sips.

Hello everyone. I know I post a lot, but I love all the feedback and support I get. I'm feeling a dull, yet tender, stretchy pain on the upper left side of my body. I started feeling this maybe 2 weeks post-op. I assumed that it could be my insides moving around in the void where a big part of my stomach once was. But I want to be sure. Also, how easy is it to stretch out the sleeve? I've been drinking a lot of liquid at one time, and I'm scared about stretching it. I probably haven't really been drinking a lot (maybe 2-4 oz at a time), but it seems like a lot to me since I'm supposed to be taking small sips.

I've heard of them, but it's because the people are true emotional eaters and find actual happiness from food. They were probably not fully committed to the surgery. Though, I must say, I've heard this surgery has up to an 89% success rate of the patients keeping off over 50% of the weight lost for at least 10 years. I'm almost 3 weeks post-op, and I can barely eat 4 bites of soft food. I love it at first, but after the 3rd or 4th bite, I no longer want it. It's crazy! Lol.

Your body is probably in shock from extreme nervousness, and it's making you think you feel nothing. Tomorrow you may feel overwhelmed and start feeling true nervousness. It will be ok! You'll do great!

If you are exercising more now, you might actually be gaining muscle. Have you been measuring yourself? Sometimes you have to pay attention to your size and not the scale. It really depends.

Hmmm, I hear about stalls, but not much about weight gain unless you're eating carbs. Are you drinking enough liquid and exercising?

Thank God, indeed! I'm so glad you have no problems! My poor aunt has swollen feet, legs, and ankles, and she has CHF. I'm so worried about her. I'm bringing her to a support group next month so she can get the sleeve.

I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this. That's so strange. My tummy didn't hurt much at all. But everyone is different. I barely ever hear about people dealing with sharp pains in their abdomen. Have you told your surgeon about this?

I agree! I even had energy most of the day, even though I woke up at 4:45 a.m. I'm glad you're doing well!

Yes, it is scary. She smokes and eats a lot of fried foods. She's also not very active. I hope she doesn't get discouraged by anything during her process. I'm glad that her husband is being supportive.

Thanks so much for the responses. I never even knew she had that condition until last year. She only mentioned it slightly, which makes me wonder (and hope) that it's only mild or moderate. I agree that she will have a better chance at life if she loses weight. Her legs and feet are CONSTANTLY swollen. It's hard to look at because she is only 44 years old. She's pretty excited for the support group next month on September 17th. So I really hope this works for her. She has a 20-year-old daughter that just started nursing, and I know that she would be devastated to lose her mom anytime soon.