Godsgirl65

What a treat, thanks for sharing!

I'm so excited to hear about your progress! We started at similar weights HW 355 SW 336 CW 223 it's almost impossible to remember how things used to be

Im almost 6 months out, think of the big picture!!! You're gonna love the results!!! For me the first 21 days of full liquid was the worst but you make it through and never look back.

Thank you. [emoji4]

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Oh that's exciting! Goodluck! Honestly I had my surgery at Orange coast memorial medical center. I don't know if I was outpatient or not. I'm sorry.. But best wishes to you

I was cleared by my surgeon's aftercare team to perform 'real' exercise (a.k.a. moderate to vigorous intensity) at six weeks out.
However, I did not resume exercise until approximately three months out. I started with a walk/jog routine. Less than two years later I run an average of 30 miles per week.

Today is the first day after surgery the hardest part was getting through this gas pain. You must walk it all out . But I'm so grateful that I'm here to see another day. I'll keep you guys poster on the journey

Nursepaye
I'm so sorry things have been rough for you . I was sleeved on 3/22/17. And I too was miserable 5 days out. I will be at 6 weeks in 2 days and I am now starting to feel great. Please stay hydrated drinking Water, you will feel exhausted until you can get in more food , so rest as much as possible . Remember your sleeve is still swollen and you have to baby it until the swelling goes down. My doctors told me that takes at least 6 weeks . I think for me that was true. So sip cold water. Drink your Protein little at a time, take your Vitamins and don't hesitate to call your Doctor if you really feel bad... but I want you to know it does get better

I chose to have my vertigo sleeve surgery on my birthday 3 and a half years ago. It was the best gift I have ever given myself. Dr Fang at Bridges Weight Loss Center Phoenix Az.was my surgeon. My surgery was very successful, I haven't found anything I cannot eat as long as it is in moderation. I do not use straws, i do not drink anything carbonated per advised by my surgeon. My biggest challenge is taking the Vitamins, I got lax for a while and it affected my hair i got pale you really need to take them your body cannot get enough from what you eat. My scars have all healed there is a tiny mark that is fading.

Hello everyone!
I just had my operation on Monday, the 23rd. I found this forum and thought I would share a bit of my history.
I learned how out of control my weight had become by accident. My little brother used to save all our cans and recycling so he could offset his allowance. You go to the plant and they weigh your car before and after. You get paid the difference. We unload and go to weigh out. I wanted to grab the receipt from the clerk so I had to step out. The scale dropped massively. The clerk (and myself) were shocked. I had made it up to approx 650lbs.
I dropped my brother back off at home and I realized I had to make some changes.
Over the years I managed to get down to about 510. I stalled there for a couple years so I decided to opt for the surgery. I got down to 470 as of the date of the surgery.
Pain was pretty high, just today getting up easier. Looking forward to getting back into the gym and boxing again. My goal weight is (just an idea in my head, no science) is about 230. Looking forward forward to seeing what the thinner me is like.
Good luck to everyone in their progress also!
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The vast majority of people experience the "dreaded three week stall" after having WLS, though sometimes it comes a bit sooner or later. That is most likely what you're going through right now. If you do a keyword search about the stall you'll find heaps of threads here about it with tips. You haven't done anything wrong. Your body just needs some time to adjust. It's been through a major surgery, radical eating changes, and weight loss all in a rush. You will start losing again. Just persevere. My stall broke when I increased my calories. Basically I'd been consuming far too calories, so my body thought it was starving and was holding onto to everything I took in to help protect me. It relaxed when I started having more calories.

It's the foamies or sliming. Your stomach is so full there is not room for the saliva your mouth produces to go down so it backs up. So gross! I got it from eating too fast or eating too much.
Lynda

Just happened to me. I think I ate my fish too fast. This was the first time it happened to me. I am 9 weeks out and hope it doesn't happen again.

Yep, had that happen to me too, when I ate broiled fish too fast. Caught me completely off guard. Someone around here always says "Never trust a burp". Amen to that.
Be well…

Interesting. I couldn't think about meat at this stage. Now 2 months out I'm starting to like meat again.

I'm 6 days out and my gas pains were torture. Gas X strips or anything else didn't work for me. I had to keep walking and walking and waking. Finally on day 5, I was able to pass a lot of the gas in me. No I'm all better. It will take a little time but it will absolutely get better. Stay strong!

Arlin
I am 10 days post op and yes it was very rough at first but after about the 5th day no kidding it gets better and better. Today I feel my energy coming back... I am drinking my Protein better, and I can eat about 1oz of puréed and foods. Oh and by all means stay hydrated . I m very happy you did it and I pray that you are more than successful

You look stunning You should be very proud of yourself. I hope I can say the same thing about myself in a year. Best wishes and good luck with continued success.

Soup, salmon or soft grilled chicken

Yippee good luck. Best decision I ever made!
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I definitely wouldn't handle it by eating Cookies. That is going to sabotage your weight loss efforts. Try the SF popcycles or pudding and see if that will help curb your cravings. How about greek yogurt? This is where you are going to have to buckle down and really use your willpower. That's the things about WLS, a chocolate chip cookie still smells and tastes like a chocolate chip cookie. We have to find ways to resist the urge. Good luck

I was/am the same way! I had no pain or nausea in the hospital. When I was finally allowed to drink Water I could drink as much as I wanted (though I tried not to). I've been on purees this week, which includes soft foods like canned tuna or eggs. Anything liquid (like a Protein shake) goes down with no problem, but I do admit that I am getting full with the foods. I started real foods a little early (yesterday) with some chicken breast and spinach, and while I didn't feel any restriction, I kept the portions right (3 oz. of chicken, 1 oz. of veggies). And that satisfied me completely. So far I've no problems with nausea, food aversions, painful restrictions, getting my liquids in, or Constipation. If I didn't have the scars on my stomach I would seriously question whether or not I had the surgery at all!
In fact, when I was day 3 post-op I had a total meltdown in the hospital when talking to one of the doctors. I felt that my surgeon hadn't cut enough of my stomach away! Seriously - everyone on my floor had some problem(s) and I had none. I felt great, I was moving around a lot...it just didn't seem right. So she showed me a picture of my excised stomach (it's pretty long) and told me not to worry about it, that I should be happy that I am one of the few that feels great after surgery.
So I'm trying to remember that regardless of how I feel, I should follow the plan and the portions to help me stay on target.

Congratulations on your surgery! I will sleeve surgery on March 22, 2017. I am now on my pre op diet and it is kind of rough. Praying that you have a speedy recovery and a excellent weight loss journey!

Hey everyone! Counting down the days .. I have 4 days til surgery... I can hardly think of anything else😄 Still on Clear Liquids til then and keeping busy.... a little nervous but, trusting God

Git-r-done!!!!!