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Hi
I am 14 days post op and it is hard. I have had similar thoughts but I have forced myself to think about the future and not here and now. Time passes so quickly (even if it feels like one day is lasting forever ) but soon the benefits will start to become apparent and we will be glad we stuck it out. Remember why you decided to have the op in the first place. Be positive I know it’s hard but it can be done xx

Hi
I am 14 days post op and it is hard. I have had similar thoughts but I have forced myself to think about the future and not here and now. Time passes so quickly (even if it feels like one day is lasting forever ) but soon the benefits will start to become apparent and we will be glad we stuck it out. Remember why you decided to have the op in the first place. Be positive I know it’s hard but it can be done xx

I felt the same pain for a while. A stomach binder really helped me!


HW 289
SW 262
CW ? (5/14= 248lbs)

VSG 5/2/18 [emoji92]
Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

both Constipation and runny stools are common in the early weeks when you are having just liquids/purees, usually very little fibre (though you can add benefibre to lots of liquids, I add it to my Decaf coffee and will start adding it to my soups). Some people get the runs from the artificial highly processed ingredients in the Protein Shakes too,

It's totally normal to have some highs and lows in the days post surgery, your body has been through a lot and your hormones go out of whack. Most people have a few episodes of "OMG what have I done to myself???" and it's totally fine to have a good cry if you need. You'll likely find you feel physically better every day and that will help get your emotions back in order.

You are among friends! I can tell you firsthand that you are going to be amazing and you are going to have incredible results. My best friend was sleeved year and a half ago and she lost 100 pounds. My husband was sleeved 5 weeks ago and has already lost 54 pounds. Besides the weight-loss my husband has had so many wonderful successes… He’s no longer in pain 24 hours a day seven days a week, we don’t have to park in a handicapped spot at church anymore, he can walk reasonable distances without being breathless, etc. Everyone, of course, has a different experience. While my husband had absolutely no complications whatsoever I was in the hospital for two days because I couldn’t keep down the teeniest sip of Water without vomiting. Now that I’m home and resting I feel so much more human. I just had my very first “meal” of strained 98% fat free cream of broccoli Soup. It was soooo good!! Cheers friend!

My surgery was Monday, May 14. The procedure itself was perfect but I ended up staying at the hospital until yesterday because I couldn’t keep even the tinest sip of liquids down. Thank God for IV’s!! My husband was sleeved 5 weeks ahead of me and my best friend was sleeved a year and a half ahead of me. They have been the most wonderful support system. Each day is better than the one before. I also love it that we can all support each other here. Each journey is different and great rewards are just around the corner.

Sleeved on 5/14... this is my first ever surgery so I am really not sure how well I am doing, although I still have pain, but not excruciating just uncomfortable.... I’m hoping this subsides within a few more days as I adjust and heal!

Officially two weeks post op today and had a scrambled egg with little bits of lean ham and it was delicious with just salt and pepper. I ate v e r y s l o w l y and chewed way more than I ever have before, as I was told to do. I was in heaven.
I'm very surprised how well I'm doing 2 weeks out. I had sleeve and "complicated" hiatal hernia repair that itself took 1 1/2 hours in operating room. Only another 30 mins. for the sleeve. I'm mostly pain free, just a little once in a while. I did have heartburn earlier this week with a lot of intestinal gas that went away after a day. So far, I've only had one day that was emotionally difficult. Angry and crying. It was really about 1 1/2 hours but felt like a whole day.
I'm 65 and retired and a lot of my socializing is also around food. I made the decision to tell all friends and family (some after the surgery) I'd had the surgery. It was no shock to anyone I needed to lose weight. LOL! Almost everyone is very happy I did something to help myself and my health. The only people who seemed less than thrilled were others who were overweight. I told them all I won't be able to join them for about another month or so while I continue to heal and eventually I can join them but just have an appetizer or take most of my meal home for leftovers. No matter what, I have to take care of myself first.
I saw my surgeon yesterday and my incisions were glued with some fabric over them. The fabric has been slowly coming up off my skin. he told me yesterday it has to come off and to do it in the shower. It will come off easier when wet. This happens today.
I was VERY scared from the time I was approved and the surgery and, so far, everything I was afraid of didn't happen. From reading so many posts on this site, it seems we all go through this. I can't say for sure that you will have no complications but it seems unlikely based on all the posts I've read. So if you haven't had surgery yet, take a deep breath, shop and plan ahead so you have what you need post surgery and try to put things in perspective. Complication rates for the sleeve really are very low.

I haven't had my sleeve yet but those that are struggling emotionally I think its completely normal. Both of my sisters have had it done and they said the first month is so hard because you think this is your new normal but its not. You will be able to go out to eat again and eat regular foods you just will be able to eat a lot less and you have to make smarter choices. I get jealous of my sisters because whenever we go out to eat they always have enough leftover for lunch and dinner the next day. They have learnt to really slow down and enjoy every bite. They are much more mindful when they eat. They don't eat much carbs but they still plan a carb indulgence once or twice a week.

Just had my surgery on May 15th!

I had my surgery on the 13th May. I’m home and on clear broth and Protein. This is a lot harder mentally than I anticipated. I am hoping joining this support group will give me a more positive outlook.