SpiritedOne

Very smart child. You might have a future surgeon on your hands[emoji2]

I'm on puree and I weigh everything I eat. Question is do you weigh the food before or after you puree it? I added some of the juice from the meat in the crockpot so it weighed more after it was pureed but I don't believe the juice from the meat is technically counted if your allowed to have unlimited amounts of broth. Does anyone know the answer to this question?

I have the same problem! My face on my chin and Adobe my nose is extremely dry. I've tried IT cosmetics moisturizer but it doesn't seem to be helping.

I am taking Prilosec as per my surgeon. I am hungry - I think. I truly cannot tell right now. That's why I'm sticking to a schedule and measuring meals to the book. I'm having my first follow-op appointment next week, so I'll ask my doctor about it. Not sure how cut nerves would effect the hormone production of undisturbed/remaining stomach cells. I re-read what you wrote and it doesn't seem like you are complaining about being hungry all the time like a person with acid issues but you are complaining about always feeling the same and not feeling hungry or full? Am I understanding you correctly? If so that is pretty normal, that is why cut nerves matter. You don't have a lot of sensation in that area, and your body is also freaking out trying to repair itself because you just had major surgery. Cut nerves means you don't really have much feeling there. So you can't tell if you are full or not. Full is not something you want to shoot for especially early on because it hurts. A lot of people know they are full or close to it by hiccups, or their nose running, not a feeling in their stomach, at least early on. So it is better to just eat your measured/weighed portions and track your protein goal. If you are feeling churning in your stomach all the time, that means you have too much acid production and you might need to increase your PPI. Thank you so much for this response. I am two and ahalf weeks post op and I have been wondering if the sleeve was even working because I haven't really felt much of anything. I measure my portions, watch calories and try to get all of my protein but am having an issue with the water. I feel like I'm eating a lot but when I track it, it really isn't much. Maybe 600 calories. I appreciate reading others experiences and advice and this one really helped. Thank you again.

I love that explanation so much! It's something physical that you can actually picture in your head!

Thank you for posting this! I posted something similar a few days ago and didn't get much of a response. These responses make me feel better about not feeling the restrictions. I'm still in the liquid phase but puree is coming next week! Sleeved 12/20/16.

I agree with that, however, no one knows how many times this has happened. Like someone else said, this could be happening without management's knowledge which could leave the doctor open to some real issues.

It really depends on how comfortable you are with the mistake. Do you feel comfortable knowing that this mistake could happen again? I completely understand human error however, you don't know if this has happened before either. You may feel that your file didn't have much information but the next persons might be more involved. The fact that the program needed to open the CD is a free download makes it more of a risk factor of the wrong information getting out there. I would possibly contact someone in the HIPPA office and just inquire about the place in question. If there are other cases, then file, if there isn't see if a note rather than a case be made. Not sure how it works but I wouldn't want my information out for anyone to view these days. Who knows what could happen.

I have been reading all the stories about people having all this restriction right after the VSG surgery and I'm worried that I don't identify with that. I had surgery on 12/20/16 and have been able to drink more than 2ozs. of liquid at a time. I have never had to sip because everything I have not felt restriction or pain. I feel guilty because I have felt amazing since my surgery. The only thing I have felt restriction with is cream of wheat. I can eat about 1/2 packet made with 1 cup of unsweetened unflavored almond milk. I think I am between 400-550 calories a day and at least 40 grams of Protein. I'm 8 days post op and at my check up today I lost 2 lbs. I know it's not a lot but it is a loss. Anyway, has anyone felt this way? Should I be worried? In full disclosure, there was an issue with the portion of my stomach they removed but overall it will be fine going forward. What should I be feeling at this point? Will it be different when I go on solid foods in the future? Thanks in advance for any answers or help anyone has to offer.

I hope things with your little man work out well for all involved. I'm glad you are doing so well on your post op. Please remember though, you need to take care of you because no one can do it for you. Thanks for sharing your story.

I like watching My 600# life and the transformation show. I agree with what someone said earlier about the enablers and the whiney patients. I like Dr. Now because he doesn't play into the lazy game and tells you how it is. I prefer someone to be straight with me and not sugar coat things. I watch the show as often as I can.

I was told to take my medicine, crushed in applesauce starting at day 2. It seems to go down ok for me. I use unsweetened applesauce and it's about a tablespoon with my meds.

Good Luck on your journey NikkiCL! You know what it's like to have a tough journey, once you get through the liquid stage, you will be stronger and in better control. You will see the difference a few months will make! Keep it up, you can do it!!!!!!

I'll know better how my journey is going when I have my first post op on Wednesday! [emoji12]

I was sleeved on 12/20/16! Good luck on your journey into ONEderLand!

Amazing story! Glad you are still here too! Congratulations on your current accomplishments and good luck on your continued success!

The easy answer is to say it will be fine, and in all honesty it probably will be. My understanding, and I'm new to this too, is that sugar free is what we are suppose to strive for as well as watch our portion size. I only 6 days post op but I think by my week 2 I can have sugar free pudding. Not sure if it helps but I wish you all the will power in the world to make the right decision for yourself.

I had my surgery on 12/20 with Dr. Tiesenga at Presence St. Joseph. Nausea the first day but have been doing great since then. He's a great doctor!

I was wondering about you Night! I was sleeved the same day as you. I'm happy to hear you don't have any major complications!!! I had nausea the first day but luckily I have been fine with the exception of the lack of BMs!!!!! LOL Thanks for checking in. I'm glad to know things went well. Let's keep in touch!

I was going to say, my doctor prescribed a smaller version tablet of Tylenol so I'm sure it's fine. I hope you are able to and to get some relief! Merry Christmas!

Thank you for asking this question! I am 5 days post op and that was my question too! I haven't really had any gas and not even a hint of a bowel movement. Sounds like I need some MOM (milk of magnesia). I'm still bloated from surgery but honestly feel great and haven't had any issues.

Firebolt, Two days post op and I'm feeling pretty good. I'm hoping I keep getting better each day! Thanks for checking up on me! I hope your able to come to some decisions about what to do soon. Merry Christmas!

I'm two days post op and I have a little pain but I think I'm causing it because I am a stomach sleeper and keep trying to sleep in my stomach. I have been walking and trying to get all of my liquids in, so far, so good. Good Luck to you!

It's a big step but you will do great! Stay positive.

@@Night I'm all dressed and getting my IV. Nervous but I'm ready! Good luck Night!!!!