Judy Gaer

Doing great since surgery 10/10. Highest weight 210, presurgery weight 193 current weight 144 lost 64 total, 49 pounds since surgery.

I had wanted the duodenal switch. My pcp said no way. He was convinced that malabsorption was horrible. We talked for awhile and when I told him that I had been dieting without a good result (always gained it back no matter what) for 52 years and this is what I wanted. He then said he would only refer for a sleeve. I said great and 10 weeks later I was sleeved. If your doctor won't cave I agree a new md is the way to go. My doctor is in his 70s and close to retirement so if he hadn't caved I would have gone elsewhere.

I had planned the sleeve and also had a fatty liver. He did a biopsy at surgery and said I didn't have cirrhosis. My doctor said no problem the weight loss and dietary changes will cure the fatty liver problem. I also don't drink. He said it was totally diet caused.

Under settings ( top right I believe) click on tickers. Then it will step you through the whole ticker including a chance to change all the weights.

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I didn't get a binder or drains or Band-Aids. My incisions are healing nicely 1 month out

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On 10/28/2017 at 1:52 PM, ag001 said:

Surgery Was on 10/03, down 25.6 lbs. Weight loss slowed this week, but I am losing inches. I feel great. Red meat doesn't sit well with me nor does cheating by trying to sample bad choices, so yep...I stopped that nonsense. I finally got a small hunger feeling this week, but no cravings. I didn't see a difference, but others notice. So, I took a photo today and put it side by side with a before VSG pic and it is insane to see the face behind the extra lbs. How are you all doing? #wecandoit

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wow

7 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said:

Thats ridiculolusly low ..... Including your liquids your only taking in 400-600 calories a day ?? Im really active I could never operate on that I wouldnt even want to try. I take in 100g of Protein a day in shakes or smoothies alone.

I guess every doc is different. But my sleeve won't let me get in that much. His goal is 40-60 grams of Protein and that is only 320 calories via Protein Shakes. I am lucky to get 300 calories a day. I am feeling fine. Yes that includes liquids but only taking in sugar free liquids doesn't add many calories. It takes me an hour or two to get an 11 ounce Protein Shake in.

The bottom is my 3week postop pic. I hope I posted properly. Thanks everyone for your support.😀

1 hour ago, Sweet_heart said:

I am 3 weeks today. I know I am not drinking enough and I believe this is causing a stall for me also. I am on puree and starting soft food next week. I will check out the video also.

wow. You are taking in 1200 calories a day at 3 weeks????? My doctor encourages 400-600 calories a day and I get it only 300 to 400 so far and I am 19 days post. Maybe the calories are too high.

how do I upload pics on my desktop or app? Any help would be appreciated. Judy

how do I put 2 pics side by side? How do I even upload pics? Want to give a before and after pic also. Judy

San Francisco california

10/29 175.2

10/29 175.2

10/27 176.8

On 10/15/2017 at 4:41 PM, cindyRH said:

10 days post surgery. I am ready for some soft foods! Can not believe I have one more week to go! I am sick of Soups and shakes!

I am only 6 days post surgery and I feel the same way. I have definitely never been this jazzed to eventually eat an egg.

I am also 7 days postop. I have not had motion sickness or dizziness but my balance has been off. I attribute it to being older and having general anesthesia. It gets better day to day. I am 64. Don't know if I am right but that is what I thinkl

Hw 210

Pre liquid diet weight 193

Pre-op weight 191

Current weight (3 days postop) 187

8 hours ago, amb052492 said:

I just got home last night from the hospital, I was sleeved 10/10. My right side has a stabbing terrible pain and I feel like I'm going to pass out if I move. Has anyone else experienced this? It's scaring me. I felt fine in the hospital, just a little sore, but it's gotten a lot worse. I wonder if it is just gas causing this.

I was also sleeved 10/10. I have some right sided pain but he did a liver biopsy so I attribute it to that. Mine is not as bad as yours though. I would definintely call your doctor. even if it is normal for you The doctor could reassure you and if not he can check it out .

14 hours ago, Alytastical said:

I'm gonna be honest with ya'll. I had my sleeve done on the 9th, around 7AM. That was the most pain I've ever been in, in my life. And I've had a c section after 24 hours of natural labor WHILE I had Hellp syndrome which means that my liver was failing. That was a BREEZE compared to this... It's day 3 now and it still hurts to swallow, but I'm home now and trying to get liquids in. They didn't prescribe me any pain medication, other than 500MG over the counter tylenol so I feel like my pain is just getting back up there. I walked 2 1/2 miles the first day and 4 miles yesterday. Gas pain is still intense in my back. Kind of regretting getting this done, but I'm praying it will all be worth it in the end. Just trying to mentally push trough these next couple of weeks.

I am sorry you are feeling so poorly. I had my surgery on the 10th and am worse today (day 2 postop) but nowhere near as bad as you. my doctor wanted me to walk 10 minutes every hour but i can't imagine even walking a mile like this. Maybe not walking as much will cause you less pain. I can' t imagine not having pain medication. I am trying not to take mine (only 1/2 pill in 24 hours) but it is nice to know it is there. also my doctor gave me a pill for preventing throat spasm that makes it hard to swallow. Maybe you can call your doc and ask for a pill for that. Hope you feel better

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2 hours ago, njgal said:

I just got the call... scheduled for 7:30 am, means I have to be there 5:30 am, means I have to leave at 4:45 am.... also means I have to get up at 4 am so I can do shower woth antibacterial soap.... not sure I’ll get to sleep at all I’m nervous and excited as it is.

I am at 8 am tomorrow. Getting up at 4:30 am. We will all do great.

congrats

16 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said:

I was just released after getting my sleeve put in yesterday at 10am. I'm sore but it's manageable. I wanna let everybody in on something. Everything is great until u wake up from anaesthesia. Upon waking up I don't care who you are it's shocking. I felt like I got ran over by a mack truck. The pain is bad and u really can't move for 5-6 hours with IV's and monitors hooked up too you. But don't worry it only goes up from there. My temperature was high until this morning so my doctor decided to release me. I'm now at home and resting which is way better than being stuck in the hospital confined. My abdominal region is very sore. From what I heard and read every day improves drastically. Just be prepared for the day of surgery that is by far theeee worst day. It's only up from here. Just remember this is a major surgery on a major organ so healing is done from the inside out. Good luck to everybody and I'm looking forward to seeing how everybody's surgery went.


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congrats. thanks for the info. I go on tuesday. hang in there.