NikkiOwl

I am 12 days in and had those thoughts badly the first few days. I still do occasionally until I remind myself I am free of the albatross food was to me and all I hope to gain. This is by far the hardest, most emotionally trying thing I have ever done. It’s normal to feel this. We are here for you.

Does anyone get a hot and red face after protein drinks or beans? It is the only symptom. No heartburn or nausea like with full dairy.

Thanks everyone!

Does anyone know if antibiotics damage our sleeve? I tried to ask my surgeon’s office today and the nurse said, “That’s a question for your primary care doctor”. Umm, what?

My vitamins did that to me. My pcp said the ones I was taking were too much. Once I stopped them the issue also did.

Same!

I was required to do a clear liquid diet 2 days before surgery. I think longer would have prepared me better for the diet afterwards. I had sugar free jello and broth.

I should also mention I have done therapy for years and the medication was more helpful. Side effects galore though.

I was on Effexor Xr for 17 years for generalized anxiety. Went through a tough taper with Ativan to get me through. Yesterday I was prescribed Cymbalta and had a reaction (bp and pulse went high) so now my PCP wants me to try Buspar instead. I am wondering the same as you. Should I try to tough out my anxiety attacks or try yet another medication that may or may not work?

I had therapy for years for food addiction and to be honest I think vsg was my best chance at a change. We overeaters are good at rationalizing our addiction to keep it going. That is your addict brain talking. I look at it like this is my one shot to be free of the albatross that food addiction is and can never go back to those foods. I am the type that there is no moderation, so it’s gotta be all or nothing until I am strong enough. You are worth more than a cheeseburger.

I was made to drink Gabapentin and Tylenol liquids right away. Took them twice and stopped. I just felt like the abs had been exercised. I walked a lot and as soon as I woke up from surgery moved into a chair because I hate laying in hospital beds.

I am day 8 and I had those omg what did I do moments but then I realized I HAD to do this. There are things in life we don’t necessarily want, but need all the same. I had/have PCOS and my doctor told me there was pretty much no chance to lose the weight without surgery. I am down 15.5 lbs and already look at food differently.

Thanks for the responses! Ed_NW, I was on Effexor for 17 years too. I titrated off over the last year thinking it would be better for surgery. Now I am day 6 and my anxiety and panic attacks have returned with a vengeance. I am thinking of going back to them.

I tried small curd cottage cheese and yogurt yesterday. I had a red and hot face after and then heartburn. Does this mean allergy? It doesn’t seem to happen with cream of wheat.

Hello everyone. Newbie here analyzing everything. I am wondering about the pouch twisting. I am reading that sometimes it is sutured in to something to not twist but is that the standard? How long do we worry about the pouch twisting? Lifetime? Does that mean we are always at risk if we do more activities later on? Also, does it take a lot to twist or just getting up wrong?

Well my paperwork talks about not bending and twisting and I sorta have to when I get out of bed. It worries me the sleeve could twist. I read even “normal” stomachs and intestines can but for some reason I am anxious about it.

Sabs, I know this is old but I hear everything you said. I have been so emotional the last few days and I cry at the smallest things.

I only told my spouse. Mostly because I didn’t want my parents trying to travel to the surgery since it was in a place that has more Covid cases than my town. I told them right after surgery though.

Hi! I just had sleeve the 11th in Lonetree, Colorado with Dr. Frank Chae. I am 36 years old and the first few days were bad head hunger type stuff. The last two are anxiety ridden. I am prone to anxiety and have been in therapy for 27 months so I anticipated this. It is always different when you are in it though. I lost 11 lbs this week but I am sure it is water weight. I had to have surgery in another state due to insurance so my support system is very small. I wish I had planned more for that. How about you Super?

My date is March 2. It was 9 days for approval with BCBS.

Hello all. I am new to the site. My date is March 2nd. I am getting really nervous. It happened so quick.