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SillyJKC

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    I was sleeved on 1/30. Almost three weeks ago... my largest incision is sore! Sometimes it just aches. Anyone else experiencing this? I had two c sections and didn't experience this. I don't see my surgeon for another week. I'm just wondering if anyone else is going through the same thing. Thank you! [emoji846]

  6. Posted · Edited by SillyJKC

    So I was sleeved Monday January 30th.

    I had my one week post op appointment today.

    I have lost about 7 pounds already.

    They asked my goal and I said roughly 90 pounds.

    (I started at 256... I am 5'7")

    They said judging by my "body composition scan" I should lose between 25 and 40 pounds.

    I have that much "lean muscle mass" that I should expect to end up STILL weighing over 200 pounds, between 219 and 226!

    Now... I have only been heavy for ten years.

    My goal weight is what I weighed until I was 34... I would be happy with what I weighed into my forties!

    They are telling me over the last four years I gained muscle, not fat and I shouldn't expect to lose that much.

    I am ALL belly.

    I mean, BIG belly.

    I think this is absolutely RIDICULOUS and it's so discouraging.

    I'm going to keep on doing exactly as I am told and frankly I hope I can shove their expected loss numbers right up their asses!

    Sorry, that appointment really bummed me out.

    Has anyone else been told not to expect to lose much? As little as 25-40 pounds?!

    I am not a body builder. This is silly to me.

    Bumming hard but keeping my eye on the prize.

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    I'm right there with you. I had my sleeve done Monday. I'm not really hungry but it's super bowl Sunday and I'm sipping Water and broth. Not a beer, no wings... I'm a total crab today. However, I stuck to it and I know it will get better. Im glad to know I'm not the only one feeing this way. Addiction is right, and it is a sonofabitch!

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    I am less than 24 hours out of surgery, still in the hospital obviously, and I just want everyone to know the best thing I brought was a retractable back scratcher. You can't twist and turn if you have an itch. The leg compressors also make you itch and you can't just reach down and scratch, so bring a back scratcher! Good luck everyone. Here is to living long happy and healthy!

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    My surgery is Monday and yes... I have had doubts. But I remind myself that is can not be worse than feeling poorly all the time. It can certainly not be worse to live longer. I remind myself that I am afraid of change. It's comfortable to remain the same but there is a reason I started down this path and I'm not turning back now. . I hope that helps.

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

    My surgery is Monday and yes... I have had doubts. But I remind myself that is can not be worse than feeling poorly all the time. It can certainly not be worse to live longer. I remind myself that I am afraid of change. It's comfortable to remain the same but there is a reason I started down this path and I'm not turning back now. . I hope that helps.

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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