AnewmeRN

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.

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?

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.

@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.

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.

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..

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?

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?

Me too! Surgery is on Monday?

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.

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.

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

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