crazychicken

The 23rd of March was my 1 month sleev-a-versary so I thought I'd post an update. I'd love to hear how others who are about a month out are doing, so feel free to share the good, bad, or gross (and I do mean poo talk).
My recovery has thankfully been uneventful. I had the normal struggles in the first week (nausea, water/protein intake, gas pain, uncomfortable sleeping) but nothing terrible. I have had some poo struggle days, that has been the worst! Right now the pipes are working (cross fingers) but a week ago - hoo boy, not great. I've discovered that I need to take a stool softener at least every other day or things stop moving. My energy has been better, but there are still days when I can't believe how tired I feel just walking up the stairs. I graduated to the pureed stage this week (my program does full liquids for 4 weeks) which was exciting but also a little scary to try "new" foods on my tiny tummy and see how she did. So far, she has handled everything like a champ and I am really enjoying eating more than Protein Shakes, Protein Soup, and yogurt.
I've lost 19 pounds since my surgery day and can feel a difference in how my body moves, how much less pain I have in my joints, and how my clothes fit. I can bend at the waist more comfortably, balance on one foot better, and crossing my arms or my legs is comfortable again. I tried on a dress that I wore to a family wedding in January of last year and was shocked to see how baggy it was on me.
One of my biggest WLS fears was my emotional state taking a downturn during recovery and from not being able to eat normally. I'm happy to say that hasn't happened, in fact it's been the opposite. I feel like I have a stronger perspective and more balanced moods overall. I think seeing some immediate positive results in how my body feels is part of the reason, along with having finally done the thing I spent so long thinking and worrying about. Now that I am on the other side I am experiencing what the reality of WLS is for me rather than worrying about what it might be.

We are surgery twins. I am the same. The struggle I have is learning ny new stomach am I full am I not is it gas pain. And then of coarse I freak myself out. I am moving a lot energy is better and clothing is pooing is moving right along lol.. I do use vitamin patches cause the others where gross.

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Hi everyone I had my surgery 2/23 and I am not understand my stomach, I have noise if I like 3 spoons in a row I get horrible pain is that my stomach enough? I will also get what feels like gas pains

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Hello,

one week out from vsg and having severe cold feet. Worried about the future and long term complications as I’m young M27. Starting weight 377

How is everyone doing. Any tips?

I’m worried about regret.

I just had mine on 2.23 and I'm doing good. Not gonna lie its not easy. I am on tic toc @taraweightloss2021 I show everything even my stomach. The liquid part is trying but getting easier. I have never been so excited about eating mashed potatoes on Tuesday

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