Neri

I had my surgery on December 26th, and I didn't really feel restriction either. At least, not at first. I've moved on to pureed, which includes scrambled eggs. And it was the scrambled eggs that really got me feeling the restriction.
In other words, give it time. You may not feel the restriction with liquids, but as you progress with the diet you will feel it.

I got the sleeve December 28th.
Successful pre-op week long liquid diet and day before Clear Liquids. 10.5 lb loss
Successful surgery, anesthesia hit a bit hard and I didn’t end up fully waking up until middle of the night surgery night. Began walking, could hardly sip, all normal stuff. I could immediately pick myself up and didn’t require assistance in sitting up or walking around, was just extremely tired.
Three days post op I began feeling what I assumed were the dreaded gas pains dead center of my abdomen. I called my doctors office, scoured the forums for advice, nothing helped. I tried the milk of magnesia assuming I was backed up, not the case. Tried gasx bc the pain latest 3 days non stop. Couldn’t hardly move, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t walk, couldn’t sit, lay, anything.
So! Fast forward to Thursday (6 days post op) and I’m balling on the phone with my doctors office pleading there’s no way this is gas. So they bump my post op appointment to the next morning if I can wait. If not, they say don’t wait to go to the ER.
Next morning on Friday my mother rushes me to the office, we barely get through the door and they’re sending us to the ER next door.
After many tests, hours of different pain meds that didn’t work...a ct scan shows a prominent Portal vein thrombosis. A massive and extremely painful blood clot in my chest bc of the surgery.
Little pre surgery info, I’m extremely healthy. I’ve never had heart burn, acid reflux, diabetes, heart problems, any issues health wise.
I’ve now been in the hospital for over a week dealing with the excruciating pain, blood thinners, 6 days of NO food OR Water, not even ice chips. Talk about torture.
So, just a heads up...it’s not always gas pain. This may be super rare, which is what I’ve been told, but still...it sounds like gas pains...it still may not be. If your pain is at a 10 go to the dang hospital.

It's normal to be afraid before major surgery. But it'll be okay. The surgery itself is safer than getting a hip replacement (.08% vs .4%). And major complications only occur in about 2.4% of patients.
You'll be okay.

Sources:
https://asmbs.org/resources/studies-weigh-in-on-safety-and-effectiveness-of-newer-bariatric-and-metabolic-surgery-procedure
https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/treatments/joint-surgery/types/hip/hip-replacement-mortality-rates.php
https://obesitynewstoday.com/gastric-sleeve-complications/

It's normal to be afraid before major surgery. But it'll be okay. The surgery itself is safer than getting a hip replacement (.08% vs .4%). And major complications only occur in about 2.4% of patients.
You'll be okay.

Sources:
https://asmbs.org/resources/studies-weigh-in-on-safety-and-effectiveness-of-newer-bariatric-and-metabolic-surgery-procedure
https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/treatments/joint-surgery/types/hip/hip-replacement-mortality-rates.php
https://obesitynewstoday.com/gastric-sleeve-complications/

From what I understand, this stall is a very common thing. We will get through this

The human body is so odd, isn't it? But we will break through!

Thanks

Dear Week 3 stall,
Why did you have to happen now? I have my follow up with my surgeon tomorrow, and I wanted to show a larger weight loss. Instead, you had to come early, at week 2.
I understand why you show up.
I understand that you're only a temporary visitor.
I'm just frustrated. Especially since I know I'm losing inches.
From,
Neri

Thank you, everyone, for all the advice! I've tried adding flavorings to my Water, and it works! I can get more down

The human body is so odd, isn't it? But we will break through!

Hey!
So my surgeon is calling me in a weeks time to book my surgery for Feb. I am so ready for this new way of life. Im ready to be a better Mom and wife. Im ready to be HEALTHY.

However, I am also terrified of not waking up, of something going wrong during surgery and of just major complications (leak is my biggest fear). I know it may seem silly, but if there's anyone out there that was in the same situation and offer some words of encouragement, I would be very appreciative. I totally understand that the risks of obesity FAR outweigh the risks associated with surgery, I just have an irrational fear I suppose.

Thanks again!
H

I feel that as well! It is squeaking into my week 4 and I just want to drop weight. I'm sure I'm loosing inches but we are in the middle of moving and I can't find my tape measure to check.

I am in this exact same stall. Actually gained 2 pounds which makes no sense smh.

-AtA

Hang in there! This ain't your doc's first rodeo. He will be pleased and you WILL lose weight.

Dear Week 3 stall,
Why did you have to happen now? I have my follow up with my surgeon tomorrow, and I wanted to show a larger weight loss. Instead, you had to come early, at week 2.
I understand why you show up.
I understand that you're only a temporary visitor.
I'm just frustrated. Especially since I know I'm losing inches.
From,
Neri

Dear Week 3 stall,
Why did you have to happen now? I have my follow up with my surgeon tomorrow, and I wanted to show a larger weight loss. Instead, you had to come early, at week 2.
I understand why you show up.
I understand that you're only a temporary visitor.
I'm just frustrated. Especially since I know I'm losing inches.
From,
Neri

I had trouble with plain Water initially, a lot of people do - Crystal Lite for some reason worked. You can also do peppermint tea, that sometimes takes the edge off the water taste (metallic?).

lemon, lime, or orange slice floating in your cool Water. Un hunh!

I am six months post sleeve and still can’t tolerate plain Water. Have to use crystal lite. My tummy just doesn’t like it plain.

I find putting in a lime helps me heaps, and also sugar free cordial if it is days that I'm really struggling to drink. I have had to change my drinking habits completely as i was one who would skull Water and drink at night heaps too. so my body is not interested drinking on 'my' terms at sipping so these things are helping me a bit

I found sugar free hot chocolate or bariatric hot chocolate was a lifesaver when I couldn't drink Water. Sugar free water flavorings help too, but beware the laxative effect!

I used to have a scale that said "one at a time" when I would step on it... Needless to say, I got rid of it.

I had the same concerns then the next thing I knew it was a done deal. Good luck tomorrow. Let the journey begin!

My surgery is tomorrow at 8:00 AM and I totally am feeling the same way but we will get through this together! I am especially worried about the liver shrinking [emoji24]

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