VSG_PurpleButterfly

Your bites may be too large and you may not be chewing your food good enough. My surgeons office recommends dime size bites and chewing until food is applesauce consistency.

Since you do so much cardio, you need more water. Upwards of 80+ ounces.

Sleeved 1/18, down 44 lbs

With a sleeve try drinking more water daily. That's tends to help me stay feeling full....along with dense proteins in multiple small meals

I can't take Vitamins in pill form, even cut in smaller pieces. I now use Bariatric Pal Vitamin patch. I wear one at night while sleeping

You'll be fine. I was sleeved Jan 18th and my anxiety was so bad, I was nauseous for a week before surgery. I prayed in pre-op and went into surgery (still full of anxiety lol). My surgery went well, no complications and down 44 lbs. No more anxiety, just happy I did this for myself. You'll be fine tomorrow. Sending positive vibes your way.

They have 30 Days, but I got my approval in exactly two weeks.

Looks like an allergic reaction to something more recent than your surgery. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

Welcome and good luck with everything. I was just sleeved on Wednesday. So far so good. No pain, no pain meds and went home the day after surgery Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

My insurance or Surgeon didn't really stress weight loss during the 6 month time frame. A couple of months the scale showed a 1-3 lb increase, but as long as it wasn't more than that, they were okay. It can also be Water weight, so I don't see them being that strict unless it's written in docs from your insurance company Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

I'm going thru the same thing at three days post. I heard it gets better by wk 3. The stomach has been cut, I would assume the spasm/cramp are very normal. Good luck, things will get better Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon recommends going back to work after 2 weeks. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

I hate that this happened to you all. Unfortunately, that's a risk you take when getting surgery done outside of the states. The cost may have been great, but look at all the hiccups that occurred prior to even getting surgery. Maybe try and find a Dr here in the states to help her post Surgery for follow ups etc. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

I am not hungry at all! I have to force myself to sip all day. I am so scared of getting dehydrated that I am really pushing myself to get my fluids in. It feels like a full time job! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Sounds like me lol. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

I'm three days out and I haven't felt hungry yet and all the Water makes me feel full. I get to start soft foods on Tuesday at my post op appt. Looking forward to that. chicken broth doesn't do well with my stomach Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

I had the sleeve done Jan 18th Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

I guess the number of incisions differ. I have 5. Yours are healing great too Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for sharing, you look amazing!!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

It's totally normal to feel that way. I felt that way all the way to the operating room. I had surgery Wed. Everything went fine, I was home on Thursday and haven't had any pain since the night of my surgery. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

Phoenix born and raised. Surgery tomorrow at Banner University with Dr. Robin Blackstone Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

My surgery is the same day. I'm so scared and anxious. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

I needed to see this post! My surgery is tomorrow and I am so scared. Anxiety and uneasiness are at an all time high. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

Good luck! My surgery is Jan 18th...I'm right behind you. Keep us posted on your progress. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

My surgeons office highly recommends 2 weeks off, but if you need more time off they will update your leave paperwork. I have surgery 1/18 and will attempt to return to work 2/1. My surgeon says it's best to get back to your regular routine asap, especially if you work a desk job. Helps you heal faster. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App

I haven't had my surgery yet so my answer may not apply, but I have been on steroids previously due to pain associated with my Lupus. I began at the end July of 2015 and by early December 2015 I had packed on nearly 50lbs. I craved foods...particularly sweets and carbs. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App However...the steroids did manage my pain, but it definitely wasn't worth the weight gain Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App