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1 hour ago, ByeByeBandHelloBypass said:

The weight loss is slow but it's not going up, so i'm okay with it. I lost 2 pounds last week. I am trying to walk outside a few days a week but I am still get tired very easy. I hope that goes away soon.

I like that you said that because my weight loss has been really slow too it seems like I’m losing between 0.5 to 2 pounds a week. But it’s encouraging to hear you say “at least its not going up’ so hurray to that! You sound like you’re doing great, keep it up!

I saw my doctor yesterday and he said that is normal some people just stop losing weight at different stages, some sooner than others, but it kicks right back up.
I would follow all your advises as well as just concentrate on healing first. I’m gonna stay away from the scale for a few weeks.

I totally love the support I receive on the site thank you guys.

that is comforting to hear. thank you

I had my sleeve done on Sept 14, lost 15 pounds, I am barely drinking fluids and suddenly stopped losing weight. 3 days and no changes in the scale with the exception that today I gained one pound. I have my 1st post op appt tomorrow and am curious to know what my surgeon will say. I would like to know what you all think.

On 9/13/2020 at 2:33 PM, Hollylee71 said:

Had surgery Sept 1 , went from 271 to 250 in one week

Have been extremely faithful to diet , under 1200 every day

Now scale says 255....

Wth is wrong 😿

Am I bloated ? Full of poop? Is this normal? ....I'm so frustrated...please help

Hello, I understand how you are feeling. I had intentionally looked for a similar post today for answers. I realized that at only day 6, I have stopped losing wt. I lost about 15 pounds since surgery on Sept 14. I have been so sad. I can barely keep down liquids and i gained a pound. It seems from the answers posted here that it may be normal?

9 minutes ago, SincerelyMeg said:

Just had mine the 16th! Only day 3 of post op. Everything went well but I am still just trying to navigate this new life. Also I am dealing with pain still, so that’s not fun.

Welcome to the post-op side @SincerelyMeg! I hear you. Everyday you will feel a tadbit better. It is day 5 for me, and am just starting to feel better from the pain.

On 9/17/2020 at 5:37 PM, MISTY_CEE035 said:

Hello

May I ask what surgery did you get?

Missy cee

@Misty_cee I was sleeved girl!

I have not heard of Protein Water. I will do a search for it. However I did buy these flavor Protein Shots, but they are just so sweet and concentrated. I can’t stomach them either. i’m just trying to drink straight water now. I can’t wait for this stage to be over.

I’ve been feeling so nauseous and can barely drink 11 ounces of that premium milk stuff in 24 hours, for the last eight hours I’ve only had perhaps 3 ounces of the entire thing mixed with Water, I have been sipping all day, and the container still seems full. How is that even possible? my nutritionist told me that if I don’t up it, I’m gonna get dehydrated, I guess my taste buds have changed everything taste and smells disgusting, I cannot swallow it, from the sugar free Jell-O to the Popsicles, broths and premiere Protien shake. I feel like a picky toddler,🥺 Plus I have no appetite. I cant help it.

2 minutes ago, CAKEGIRL86 said:

I had My sleeve done last Thursday. Other than some over medicating in recovery, surgery was smooth. The Pre l-Op diets work because they didn't even have to retract my liver at all. I went into Pre-Op diet weighing 325lbs and when I went into the hospital, I only weighed 308. Then yesterday at my PCP check up, I weighed only 298 5 days post-op. It is amazing

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That’s great I’ve lost 15 pounds since preop diet. Unfortunately for me, It didn’t help shrink my liver. I was surprised to wake up with six incisions. Initially I was expecting the laparoscopic incision via the umbilical. I know I did not cheat, but he said my liver was unusually large. 🤷🏽‍♀️
but it’s done, hey welcome to the other side sleeve sista!

I’m finally back home, so uncomfortable, I bought my very own compression boots to use at home. But somehow today my arms, they hurt so much. Perhaps I’ve been using them so much to prop myself up lol. What I like the best, is that I’m not hungry at all.

On 9/14/2020 at 6:46 AM, PixieDust4 said:

For everyone that has surgery today like I do, best of luck! Keep us posted.

Good luck to us. im here now too, about to go into surgery room. Waiting for my nurse to take my things. yikes I will see you all on the other side LOL!

Its my day, good luck to everyone that has surgery today too. So nervous..

18 hours ago, DwGirl said:

9 days post opp, my 1st appointment with my surgeon is tomorrow morning hopefully they will move me right on into puree stage. All my insisions are doing great and no longer hurt. It's really hard to get this Water in sipping and sippin, I really want to just take a big ole gulp.

That is great that you are doing well. I have been wondering how I would be drinking Water when thirsty. It sounds difficult. Lol, How much weight have you lost so far?

4 hours ago, Candace614 said:

Hi! I’m scheduled for September 15th! I’m on Day 6 of my liquid preop diet. I’m so anxious for my surgery day to arrive!

Hi Candace614, I know exactly what you mean. I go in a day before you, I have butterflies in my stomach, at the same time I am excited. Good luck to us!

Thank you both for your responses, oh my God, I thought i ruined it all. @JenniP, wow congratulations how are you feeling?

Hi everyone, I’m so sad. I drank Vitamin Water and then, I realized it had 22 g of sugar and carbs and my surgery is on Monday😭 I have not cheated this whole time and this is the stupid thing I do. I thought it was regular flavor water. Does anyone know if I ruined my liver?

2 hours ago, ByeByeBandHelloBypass said:

I have today and 4 more days to go on my liquid diet. This is no fun. LOL> I'm soooooo tired of sweet stuff. The broth is my only saving grace and the Popsicles to chew on. I can and will complete this though!! You are all doing great. Less then a week to a new beginning!

Me too! Surgery is on Monday😊

11 hours ago, Krista H said:

Hi everyone! My date is Sept. 16th. On day 3 of the Pre-Op diet. This is so hard! But I have definitely stayed determined and focused no matter how cranky or tired I get. Also, has anyone had a pickle on this diet? I have heard very mixed responses. Can't wait for this liquid diet to be done. lol

I’m curious to hear the answer to this too, I had a bite of a pickle on day three of my pre-op. I couldn’t help it I wanted something that I can chew on. But I haven’t done it again. Lol. I think I read that the risk is due to the high salt content.

9 hours ago, vsg_britt_091420 said:

HIII!!! What are you scared about? Feeling any better about it?!

Hi I guess I am after finding this group. I just cant wait to be on the other side already. Lol

My surgery date is approaching but not fast enough, Sept 14th and am on count down, 8 more days to go yay!!!. I am i’m also nervous about being put to sleep though. Lol. For the past two nights I have been dreaming about the day. But I’m sure everything will be OK.

On 9/3/2020 at 3:31 PM, PixieDust4 said:

I'm not required to do the 2 wk liquid diet. Mine is more like Keto but also two weeks and also started on 9/1. Im lucky but was worried up until i found out my surgeon didn't require it.

Good for you! I cannot wait to get over this liquid diet. Im no longer physically hungry but I do get head hungry when I am preparing meals for my family. Its so hard not to want to taste the food.

On 9/3/2020 at 3:31 PM, PixieDust4 said:

I'm not required to do the 2 wk liquid diet. Mine is more like Keto but also two weeks and also started on 9/1. Im lucky but was worried up until i found out my surgeon didn't require it.

Good for you! I cannot wait to get over this liquid diet. Im no longer physically hungry but I do get head hungry when I am preparing meals for my family. Its so hard not to want to taste the food.

@CAKEGIRL86its good to hear that there is hope after a few days, can’t wait for this whole thing to be over.

35 minutes ago, ByeByeBandHelloBypass said:

My date is the 14th as well. Started pre-op liquid diet today. So far so good. What about u?

Hi I started my Clear Liquids only diet today, I’m finding it pretty difficult because I have to cook for my family. But all I need to do is think about being sent away with no surgery if my liver has not shrunk. That keeps me going. Although I’m not sure for how long Ha ha ha. Are you also doing liquids only for two weeks? I am reading hear that not everyone does the liquid only🤨. Why do I have to do clear liquids only? Lol