Wichita Gal

1 hour ago, MommaJay said:

My official weigh in, being 1 full week post op. I have lost a total of 18lbs including my 1 week pre op diet. I still feel I am swollen, I tend to retain Water easily, but I'm very happy. My first goal of being able to wear my wedding rings again has been met!

Good job! I was swollen too, but the more I wore my belly band, the less swollen I was.

On 11/14/2020 at 11:11 AM, timothy.fleischer said:

Nov. 5 sleeve surgery: Have had great success so far, but 2 issues. Began pre-op diet 2 weeks before of Protein Shakes 2-3 and one hi Protein meal. Final day before surgery, only shakes. 2 days after surgery was Clear Liquids only. Protein Shakes (2-3 daily), broths and Water since then. Since 10/22 pre op kick off I have lost 31.5 lbs. Gout flared up in my ankle on Wednesday, just as tramadol came to an end. Late last night had a good round of dry heaves. I think from air in shakes from blender, so I will stick with premade ones. How are others progressing? Doc appointment on 11/20 to go on soft food two week transition. How are you folks progressing?

You are rocking you weight loss! I am down 31 since my pre op diet began. Soft food was a bit of a challenge. I love scrambled eggs, but my new stomach did not. I switched to poached and all is well.

23 hours ago, Jared G. said:

Hi All - New to this site (wish I discovered it before I was sleeved). Anyway was sleeved on 11/30 and I have been relatively surprised with how easy it has been. I was able to walk within a few hours coming out of the surgery and I was discharged first thing the next morning. I am down close to 10 pounds from my surgery date (losing about 2 pounds a day) and I am easily able to take my shakes and Water. I am actually a bit nervous that I can too easily take the shake as I can finish the bottle within a one hour sitting. Going to reach out to my doctor Monday but did find that to be alarming based on what else I am reading from others.

I was worried too because within a couple of weeks I could do Water and shakes within an hour. My doctor said that it was fine, I wasn't stretching anything.

On 11/12/2020 at 4:56 PM, blackcatsandbaddecisions said:

I am struggling mightily to get in my fluids, never mind the Protein. The pain is a lot less today but my stomach hurts with every single sip. I have a feeling I’m going to get lectured tomorrow at my post op appointment. My goal today was to finish a 20 oz Gatorade zero and a Protein Water but I’m not even half done with the Gatorade yet. Sigh.

Wow! You are killing it with your weight loss! I struggle with the liquids too.

22 hours ago, Jared G. said:

Hi All - New to this site (wish I discovered it before I was sleeved). Anyway was sleeved on 11/30 and I have been relatively surprised with how easy it has been. I was able to walk within a few hours coming out of the surgery and I was discharged first thing the next morning. I am down close to 10 pounds from my surgery date (losing about 2 pounds a day) and I am easily able to take my shakes and Water. I am actually a bit nervous that I can too easily take the shake as I can finish the bottle within a one hour sitting. Going to reach out to my doctor Monday but did find that to be alarming based on what else I am reading from others.

That's fantastic! I found it the same way. I had a little bit of pain around my sternum for the first three days. Not bad at all. I do find it comforting to wear the band pretty much 24/7 though even now. I was sleeved 11/2. I have lost 31 pounds since I began pre-op diet. Feeling good.

16 hours ago, Catgirl29 said:

Smooth Move works fairly well. I ended up using some liquid glycerine suppositories.

Hello everyone! I am 8 days Post Op I was 234 before preop diet. Weigh 214.2 today. Still very swollen. Wearing the band pretty much 24/7 to help with that.

Have not had any painkiller - even tylenol - since Friday. So pain was not bad - only did the codeine for two days and then switched to powdered Tylenol. I did not even know there was such as thing - kind of like an adult pixie stick. LOL

I do think that I am a bit hungry - although I don't act on it. Could be just a reflex when I am in the kitchen. ( craving like smokers get after eating meals)

I am struggling getting all fluids in though. I am using Ensure Max Protein supplemented with unflavored whey and collagen. Have been getting 90 grams per day.

Fluids like are tough though. I am a gulper and this sipping stuff is tedious.

Wounds are healing well. Really looking forward to three days from now when I no longer have to take the blood thinner injections - right side is sore from needle sticks.

Well I am three days post surgery. Going well. Little sore today because the numbing agents are dwindling on the incision sites. Not hungry AT ALL! I see now how so many people said they have trouble getting their 60 gr of protein!

Congrats! Happy for you! I have a friend who had that done and she looks awesome 6 years later!

I am three days out from surgery. Now at 222.8 so I lost more than the 11 pounds they wanted me to before surgery. I am ready but nervous!

Thank you so much for sharing this! I have had tons of surgeries and usually fare fairly well, but as one ages, one never knows! I appreciated hearing this! I hope your good experience continues! I go under a week from tomorrow!

Thank you for sharing! It is reading these testimonials that gives me courage!

I am! My surgery date is 11/2! My starting weight before my preop diet was 234. I am 5' 5". My goal weight is 145. I am super excited, but super nervous too!

Hello everyone! My date is 11/2! I am very excited! I really appreciate this forum because I have read so many inspirational stories that have given me hope, courage and resolve!

I look forward to sharing my journey!