Dubai_MGB

I started the Bariatric Advantage Multivitamin Chewy - I feel nauseous right after taking one.... anyone else the same? Do you get use to it? Or is it better to switch vitamins?

Hello It’s been 3 weeks since my gastric sleeve. I am on soft foods now. I have eaten a whole egg with some cheese to soften it no problem, I’ve tried having a healthy version of Nutella when I felt dizzy - no problem no dumping. Bread feels uncomfortable and heavy in my stomach. Other than I have no problem with foods and eating. I do feel thirsty sometimes and have the urge to chug ice coldwater , of course I haven’t. Any tips on keeping thirst at bay? How many “sips” can you have at once 3 weeks post op? The only downside is I feel dizzy if I’m squatting or standing up. Even though I have been cleared for exercise and I’m so eager to start to help avoid sagging, the dizziness is scaring me.. I don’t want to faint. PS: I tried the ricotta bake.. it was good but too oily and rich for me.

I had mine on the 3rd of February, stayed 2 nights at the hospital. It was a relatively easy surgery. Much much easier than I expected. I didn’t feel the need to take any pain meds at home, I just rested/slept a lot the first day or two at home. The key is walking as soon as you can to get that gas moving.

I just had mine on 3 February. It was so much easier than I expected. There is some pain, but you get all the pain meds and nausea meds in the hospital. I stayed 2 days in the hospital. Once I got home, I didn’t need any of the nausea and pain meds. I was just annoyed at how dry my throat and mouth feel. I go on daily walks since I left the hospital, I only had one “low energy” day where I just did not do anything. Now I make sure to always have something to drink with me so that I don’t forgot to hydrate. I’m never hungry... but boy were the cravings real yesterday!! YOU CAN DO IT.

Glad it went well!! I just got sleeved too on February 3. Hospital jello and broth was disgusting! Managed some apple juice while in hospital. Now that I am back home, I’m sipping on cold milk, coconut water, some runny Greek yogurts.

I am done! Im feeling ok - much better than I imagined. Not completely painless of course.. dry heaving..upper abdominal pain.. I will have my leak test tomorrow and after that I can start clear fluids.

Good luck to those getting it today ! Mine is tomorrow

Tomorrow!!! Excited, scared, nervous!

2 days left for mine - 3 February! so so so nervous. I've been through 2 childbirths.. someone please tell me this is easier than childbirth!!

Thank you !!

Hey, I am having my gastric sleeve next week! So I am now ordering stuff I would need.. Which unflavored protein do you recommend? Anything particular from Iherb that I should order?

So my surgery is next week. I have done a lot of research and watching vlogs.. EVERYONE drinks protein shakes post-op. So when I asked my nutritionist about what type of protein shake I should be having.. like what carb content, protein etc. She advised against it as it could cause complications such as heart palpitations. I think that's weird..... anyone heard about this? Should I just ignore?

February 3 !! Starting 1 week of pre-op diet tomorrow!!! So excited so nervous so scared. My pre-op diet : Breakfast: Low fat milk with half a banana or OPTIFAST or Greek Yogurt with 1/2 a cup of fruits Lunch: Vegetable Soup with Green Salad and Grilled Chicken Breast or Fish Dinner: Vegetable Soup or OPTIFAST bar or Greek Yogurt with 1/2 cup fruits.

@Berry78 Yes my insurance won't cover it, so I would be paying for it on my own ($16,000). My doctor hasn't said anything regarding my weight an pregnancy. It's my personal choice, I do not want to be at risk of pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia. The problem with the diets I have tried is that If I loose, it's a small loss, which makes me frustrated and not continue with the diet. I have been loosing the same 11 pounds for so long!