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oh wow! Well the good news is that you have a responsible team who dealt with the urgent matter first. I know it sucks and I can't imagine how disappointing it is but at least you are safe right now. I was told before I went in that it's possible they would abort the procedure if something comes up. I am sad for you that this happened. How shocking and a huge let down. How are you feeling?

Hi everyone!
I was sleeved a little over two weeks ago (1/31/17).
I am now stating the next stage where you have two shakes a day and one solid (proteins).
I referring to the packet and list of all acceptable foods. chicken, eggs, chili... etc.
however I'm just a little concerned. To be only two weeks post op and eating such foods. I'm worried to stretch my stomach however my surgeon approves of this list provided. Just seems crazy to be eating eggs and chicken and whatever else is on the sheet so soon. I spoke to the nutritionist and it's allowed.
Anyone else thing the same or have any comments ????
Thanks so much !!!

Not sure if it's normal, but my first period after being sleeved was horrible! I don't think I've ever passed so many clots and lost so much blood! Hoping my next one is better!!!!

estrogen is stored in fat. when you start to lose that fat, you have all that excess estrogen just floating around in your body.
mine got much heavier too. my OB-Gyn told me that as i continue to lose and eventually level off, it should improve...

I to am wondering what can cause & when a leak can happen. I'm 4 months post op and have no problems (thank God) until now. I've had pain off & on sometimes when I eat and noticed if I do my abs durring a workout it hurts where my left side drainage port was. Any similar stories? Can you get a leak this far post op?

I am experiencing a very shap pain in the lower left side of my stomach. Does anyone have any experience with this at all?
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I can totally see how that happened so don't be ashamed. Hopefully you feel better though. I'm 8 days out of surgery and, I'm having all these weird cravings so I've stayed clear of the cooking for the family. Yet if you don't have that luxury I can so see how that a mishap would happen. Even with my three Dude's all in the kitchen cooking for themselfs, talking about food, the smell of the food I'm having weird anxiety over it. First of all they are messing with my stuff lol. Then they are having fun without me rolling out pizza dough, talking about eatting globs of cheese and, pepperonies. AHHHH!! They are make me want to run in there and, act like Cookie Monster. Mmmm yum yum yum You ever realized how he would chew up the cookie yet he never ate it? That was running through my mind over and, over as they where waiting on their homemade Pizza to be finished lastnight. Anyway hope I made ya feel better and, you realized you are human. We all make mistakes 😉

I was sleeved on 3/1. I lost 15 lbs on 2 week pre-op diet and 15 lbs post op. The scale hasn't moved all week, but I'm down 2 sizes. I'm not going to stress myself and decided to weigh myself once a week.

Thanks for the replies. Does anyone seem extra sensitive to smells too? It seems like everyones breath smells like an ill combo of garlic and booze. Lol. This is exactly how I was in my 1st trimester. I swear I'm not pregnant! The wls totally triggered this, I just think its such a weird phenomenon. Am I alone? I also can't stand sugar free taste so it seems like I have a long road of hell in front of me

Yes, eating solids too early can be bad news. IMO, it's not worth pushing forward with the diet because the sleeve needs time to heal. If you're feeling "hungry", you definitely need to talk to your doctor about getting an acid reducer for you. Part of that hungry feeling is head hunger as well. For most of us, that goes away once all of the ghrelin hormone is out of our systems, which can take up to 30 days.
Is having solid foods a few days early worth the possible risk that you'll cause a leak and end up in the hospital or on a liquid diet for months instead of a few more days? I don't think so.
Instead of sitting there obsessing about what you can't eat, drink some Water, go for a walk, call a friend, or have a nice cup of warm broth. Right now it seems you'll never get to eat solid food again, but it will be a minor blip on the radar in a few weeks.
Good luck!

Stil in hospital. Had sleeve surgery on 3/13/17. Waiting to be discharged to go home. Hospital.broths are delicious too.

Good morning. Laying down in the hospital after having Sleeve surgery yesterday. Very excited!! Day 1- ice chips. Pain isn't bad at this point. A lot of belching. Very excited to reclaim my health.

In day 3 and just getting broth and water down.

The plan they gave me at the doc said only Clear Liquids the first week. So that would rule out the Protein Shakes, yogurt, etc.

I got to start full liquids and purée when I got home. I am at post-op day #8 now. I had a really hard time at first too getting in my Protein and Water. I have been eating Greek yogurt thinned down with skim milk, cottage cheese and some Protein  shakes that I hate. I drink peach tea crystal light flavor for a change and cream of chicken Soup that has been strained. I am just now getting to where I can meet my Protein and Water. You'll get there!

Good morning. Laying down in the hospital after having Sleeve surgery yesterday. Very excited!! Day 1- ice chips. Pain isn't bad at this point. A lot of belching. Very excited to reclaim my health.

Good morning. Laying down in the hospital after having Sleeve surgery yesterday. Very excited!! Day 1- ice chips. Pain isn't bad at this point. A lot of belching. Very excited to reclaim my health.

Good morning. Laying down in the hospital after having Sleeve surgery yesterday. Very excited!! Day 1- ice chips. Pain isn't bad at this point. A lot of belching. Very excited to reclaim my health.

My wardrobe over the past many years has been varying shades of black or gray (see last pic). I have been shopping thrift stores mainly until I get to a place where my weight stabilizes, but decided I could use a couple of new items, so I decided to splurge. I bought WHITE pants!!! LOL. I know it may not seem like a big deal, but let me tell you, it really is. I've always carried so much of my weight in my butt and thighs and always chose dark colors for skirts and pants. It felt so good to buy a nice pair of white pants for spring, lol. In a size 10 no less. Squeeee!!!! 5 months out and gone from a size 18/20 in pants to a size 10!!! I am doing a celebration dance over here! No regrets!

Thanks all! I think I'm going to opt for ankle weights and go through the hoops afterall

When it comes to faces, it does seem like a lot of us go through phases where we look a little sunken and sickly, but it does seem to even out eventually. Age seems to have a lot to do with it. For younger people, the skin and plumpness seem to bounce back eventually in maintenance. For older people, they can end up with some sagging skin in their neck and jowls.
But I will say the same thing about this as I do to the people who fear hair loss and loose skin... no one ever died from it. People die every single day from obesity-related illnesses!

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Hi. Starting day 3 liquid diet. I am allowed 4 weightwatcher Soups, 4 mullerlight yogurts, pint of milk, tea, coffee, sugar free squash and Water. So far so good. Am keeping busy when cravings set in. Yesterday helped my daughter totally blitz wardrobe. She was happy as was lot of blitzing and now looks so neat. I was happy as kept me out of kitchen. I know by time of surgery 3rd Feb my home will be spotless lol. Good luck everyone xx
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Really the more you talk the more dumb you sound. I really feel sorry for you.
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