mytime4me

Hang in there, everyone talks a lot about the three week stall...don't get discouraged. I was sleeved on the 29th and I am trying to keep a positive outlook...I lost 15 lbs on the pre-op diet but since the surgery (3 weeks ago), I am down almost 10 lbs. Pre-surgery me never had luck losing 3 pounds a week and keeping it off - so I am trying to focus on that....but it is hard when you read about how weight is flying of people and wondering WTH is going on!!!!!
Keep at it

I chose each meal wisely. But at 2 1/2 mos out I can tolerate anything I've tried. Saturday we went kayaking and I are one bite of my mom's peach cobbler. That was enough to make me happy and then ate my Protein. I agree that I want to be able to eat "bad stuff" on occasion and within a reasonable amount. I will not allow myself to go crazy.

Remember your 15th days starts your 3rd week.. your 21st day is the end of your 3rd week.. hang in there, it'll pass!

My surgery is coming up, August 30th, but one thing I have learned from a lot of people on here is to Celebrate the NSVs (Non-Scale Victories). I am filled with excitement and nerves, but you all seem to be doing pretty well. Thanks for sharing your experiences!!!

10 days postop is still super early. You probably did a bit too much, and might have needed to "eat" or drink.

Simple carbohydrates are broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy. Simple carbohydrates are found naturally in foods such as fruits, milk, and milk products. They are also found in processed and refined sugars such as candy, table sugar, syrups, and soft drinks.< /span>
I'm that person who had to find what a simple carb is, lol. The carbs are really confusing to me, good vs. bad, drive me bonkers. If I run into a stall, I'll try this. Thank you!

Today was my post op appt (surgery was 7/21). Dr gave me the clear to go to Zumba, so I took myself to class. Did low impact but survived the whole class. Pretty proud of myself, along with the 20lbs I lost since surgery! Sending well wishes to all July sleevers!

It's one nice thing about this board, that we do hear all sorts of stories. The terrible, and the beautiful. Each of us has our own story.. leading up to the surgery, as well as after.
I hope your brother in law knew that, as with any surgery, complications were possible. They are relatively infrequent, but ultimately that doesn't matter when it is YOU that is sick (and it sounds like he got the absolute short end of the stick ).
I don't know how much you know about the process of weight loss surgery, but this type of surgery is reserved for people that are at least 100lbs overweight, and either are, or are likely to suffer health consequences from their obesity. Surgery is a last resort when diet and exercise haven't produced the desired long-term results. There is usually a 6 month diet, psychological testing, physical testing, nutritional counseling, psychotherapy, etc. It's a BIG deal to meet all the requirements to even qualify for the procedure, so chances are very good that your brother in law knew how big a procedure it was, before going under the knife.
Me personally, I was pretty much at the end of my youthful, useful life. My health was on a downhill slope that wasn't going to end well. I HAD to leave the dangerous path I was on, and I was willing to risk my life to do so. I think most everyone that has this surgery would say the same thing.
Again, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother, and I hope that the doctors can fix him up! As long as there is breath, there is hope.

@mytime4me I totally agree with you! Maybe my energy levels will increase when I increase liquids and Protein. :/

I was sleeved on the 14th of July. I've been able to eat like cooked salmon, scrambled eggs, boiled chicken, refried Beans, string cheese, greek yogurt, meatballs and really soft stuff. I have noticed that my stomach can't tolerate sharp cheddar cheese because anytime I have put that on beans or eggs to melt...i get a pain in my stomach...Also, I need to remember to slow down and take smaller bites because when I don't, I get these painful cramping things in my stomach...its like a few stabbing pains like my stomach letting me know it didnt like it and then it goes away a minute or two after.
I am not drinking nearly enough liquids as I should and not getting enough Protein in. I've been at a stall for a week and ahalf.
I need to be better about my liquids and protein and walk more.

First off take a deep breath and realize on the internet you can't always believe everything you read. Part of the issue with message boards and internet sites is many of the people who report are those with complications. I understand fear and regret, I had some myself but this is literally the best choice I've ever made. I've been overweight since I was 12, morbidly obese most my adult life and now for the first time in years I have my freedom back.
I had the sleeve 12/30/16. I've had no issues with my surgery and my recovery was smooth and as easy as to be expected after major surgery. My physical pain lasted about 2 weeks with minor aches lasting about a month. I returned to work at the 2 week mark and other than being tired, I had no issues going back to work. The worst part for me was the gas pain, which you can help minimize with gas meds and walking as well as pain where my drain was but that was removed on Day 2 post op. I also has nausea on Day 1 but that is a side effect of anesthesia for me and had it after every surgery I've had.
I was allowed to begin sipping about 24 hours after surgery and had no issues taking small sips. I had no swallowing issues, no pain with swallowing and have yet to have an issue eating or drinking as I move through the stages. I did have some minor heartburn early on and was prescribed Protonix once a day for 3 months. I no longer have had any issues in terms of heartburn. It's was a minor issue for me and taking a pill once a day didn't effect my life negatively or set me back. To this day, I've been able to eat almost everything I did pre surgery (though I chose to avoid unhealthy foods). I've also been able to tolerate straws, caffeine and carbonation with no issues. I also enjoy going out to eat on a regular basis with my friends and family.
I've lost 101 pounds so far and wouldn't change a single thing. I had no co-morbidities but it would have only been a manner of time as I was at the highest weight of my life. My lab work (blood sugar on the climb, cholesterol was high, thyroid was off) was not great the last time I had a physical and my body ached. Now I'm in perfect health, just had my yearly physical and I was 100 pounds down since last year, my lab work was perfect and I feel 10 years younger.
As for sleeve effectiveness, I have not heard that it's not recommended for weightloss. In fact at my clinic it's replaced all over forms of weightloss surgery in popularity. I have people in my local support group who are 3-5 years out and have success still.

Oh my goodness. You are going to do and BE awesome. I'd bet most of us had moments of what the ... am I doing? Intentionally putting myself at risk of surgery. I'm i crazy? I even did my will and power of attorneys. You are totally normal.
Read the wonderful post of people on this site. Very inspiring, great non-scale victories, sound help and supportive at every step.
Risk yes there are risk. Do the best you mitigate them. Pick a great surgical that cares about you. But for me, I was going to die a slow early death as my obesity slowly smothered me. I want to live a life with thinking about how my size impacts my life. I don't want to be in neck, back, knee, and foot pain and very day.
Some parts of my day suck because I'm learning to eat. But the rest of my day is full of better energy, better mood, better engagement with others. 7 weeks and about 60 lbs has made me more active than I have been in a least a year.
Good luck and breath deep.

Yes, I feel like calling bullshit on this. I have taken them whole. I am tired of doing it. They are being overly cautious, I get it.

...That is such a good point. I am going to focus on that and start trying to get myself ready by setting good habits now! Its amazing that you have lost 60+ pounds - keep up the awesome WL!

Thank you for posting this, I had my surgery on Tuesday and am working hard on the fluids. I feel like I'm on an emotional roller coaster and although I knew this messes with your hormones I didn't expect the crying foe no reason. I find my brain is telling me I'm starving myself as all I'm doing is Protein Shakes and Water. I have to talk myself off that anxiety train foe sure. Thank you foe posting this as it does help me feel better, so glad to know I'm not alone in this.

Here are some links that may be of some help:
https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/249135-sharp-pains-in-left-side/
https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/193032-pain-under-my-ribs-on-left-side/
https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/202303-pain-on-my-left-side/

Hi All,
I am one week out from being sleeved. I have been doing great following my liquids diet (and oddly totally OK with it) and had struggled with nausea for a few days post up and then the added bonus of Constipation. Minus those road blocks, I have been doing and feeling well until out of no where, I have been hit with the worst anxiety. I haven't had true anxiety in a very long time.
Last night my husband and I were talking about the normal things I will face (eating out in public, in-laws visiting, holidays etc) and I started to find myself getting more and more agitated. I frantically started looking for videos and pictures to get an idea of how much food I will be able to eat at 3, 9, 12 months out... [Obviously, this is something I researched and researched before surgery so none of this is a surprise to me] I was able to change my mindset and head up to sleep.
I then woke up in a panic and googled "Will I EVER be able to eat a bagel after VSG?!?!!?" - in the dead of the night, half asleep I woke up - covered in sweat- freaking out about a freaking stupid hypothetical bagel. I hate that I even sat up in the dark starting to have regrets of what I did to myself. When the sun came up, thankfully so did some more of my common sense and I have been able to keep my crazy thoughts at bay- for now
Man, breaking this food addiction/food addict mindset is going to be hard - just like everyone said it would be.
Anyone else dealing with anxiety?

banana and Strawbery are my favorites! I do also like vanilla and hated chocolate pre-op, love it post-op.

Still yet to try Caramel but saw Walmart has it available in 5 packs.

I haven't seen the caramel, but that sounds so good.

Hi All,
I am one week out from being sleeved. I have been doing great following my liquids diet (and oddly totally OK with it) and had struggled with nausea for a few days post up and then the added bonus of Constipation. Minus those road blocks, I have been doing and feeling well until out of no where, I have been hit with the worst anxiety. I haven't had true anxiety in a very long time.
Last night my husband and I were talking about the normal things I will face (eating out in public, in-laws visiting, holidays etc) and I started to find myself getting more and more agitated. I frantically started looking for videos and pictures to get an idea of how much food I will be able to eat at 3, 9, 12 months out... [Obviously, this is something I researched and researched before surgery so none of this is a surprise to me] I was able to change my mindset and head up to sleep.
I then woke up in a panic and googled "Will I EVER be able to eat a bagel after VSG?!?!!?" - in the dead of the night, half asleep I woke up - covered in sweat- freaking out about a freaking stupid hypothetical bagel. I hate that I even sat up in the dark starting to have regrets of what I did to myself. When the sun came up, thankfully so did some more of my common sense and I have been able to keep my crazy thoughts at bay- for now
Man, breaking this food addiction/food addict mindset is going to be hard - just like everyone said it would be.
Anyone else dealing with anxiety?

Just when I thought I wouldn't have a chicken strip ever again[emoji119][emoji23]

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At about 1 year out, you can fit about 1 cup of food, give or take. You have to decide what to put into that cup. Now is the time to focus on making lasting, positive changes to the foods you add back in to your diet.

Poor thing. I'm only one week ahead of you. It seems like maybe the hormones escaping from your fat cells are causing your anxiety. We are using our fat cells for fuel right now, and a lot of hormones are being dumped. They can have emotional and even anxiety side effects.
The real you isn't worried about a bagel; you either will or won't e able to eat one or even want to eat one! This isn't about the hypothetical bagel, just about anxiety or a kind of panic attack. Maybe just feeling the symptoms of anxiety and talking to yourself about how these sweaty palms, shakiness, worries, come from the escaping estrogen from your fat cells being used for fuel. Maybe naming the symptoms will shrink them down a bit so you can get on with your successful recovery! I hope so.
hang in there. Great that you are getting all your fluids. Still struggling here but I go,get a Vitamin and mineral iv every week to help.

Thanks, everybody. I check in at the hospital tomorrow morning at 9:15, surgery scheduled for 11:15.See you all on the other side!!

...I am not sure how I will take people's "compliments" either. I am still the same person, whether I am carrying 100, 50, or 10 "extra" pounds. I am still the same person who when you call - runs to help, when you need to vent - is here to listen and when you just want to laugh- I am right there with you. Does making me less fat make me less me? F*&K NO!