summerseeker

Hello, I am just a week ahead of you and having much the same problems. Every time I try to eat or drink a new protein I am sick and nauseous for days. My team are worried I am loosing muscle mass as they say I have lost too much weight. I was told to eat 6 small meals. I can manage 4 tiny ones. I can eat tiny slivers of hard cheese, porridge, Melba toast, smooth pate, raspberries, Biltong, lollies, apple sauce, surimi sticks and drink a little milk. I am no where near any of my protein or water goals. I have managed all my meds and vitamins though, massive breakthrough. Lets just keep trying to do the right thing. Our teams will just have to be patient with us. I am very sure you will be a star student at the end of your journey.

Oh lucky you. Mine was 3 weeks of utter tedium

I had bad days before the surgery, I just get up and do what I have to and sack the rest. I usually feel better with a little me time. Congratulations on your weight loss journey. You are nearly at your goal. You must be thrilled.

I wished I bought a recliner, I had to sleep sat up in bed for nearly 3 weeks. Every time I lay down I got reflux and that was nasty. I never had any pain or difficulty getting up and down. I was just in slow motion. Good luck and keep us informed of your progress

Tomorrow I will be 7 weeks since surgery and am really behind you all. I haven't been able to get enough protein or water due to extreme nausea and vomiting. I can eat porridge, yogurt, raspberries, hard cheese, smooth pate, melba toast, boiled eggs and soups. In very small amounts. I am trying pasta, rice, meats and fish and shellfish, but no joy. My team say keep trying, it will happen soon. Medication is helping. Does anyone have any other food ideas I can try.

I would say ok you win, I am going to do what you wish and cancel the surgery. Then keep quiet and get the surgery. You can deal with the rest when its a fait accompli. No one should use emotional blackmail

I have never been cold until I started the Pre op diet, I am frozen now and wear gloves in the house at times. The only time I warm up is when I am cooking or cleaning. I am looking forward to summer when I can at last sit in the sun and warm up instead of hiding, sweating indoors. I look forward to hearing from our more senior members on this matter.

You will be fine, you are self pay. I was scared I would be too big, too old and have too many scars on my tummy. Everyone must be scared on their first consultation. I was put quickly at ease and able to ask questions. I was unsure which surgery I needed [ or which they would be able to do ] The surgeon explained them all and we came to the same conclusion, a sleeve. Dont be afraid something wont happen, I never will if you dont jump in with both feet.

Congrats to you both and littler me who has only just started on this journey. Whoop Whoop

Without your starting weights and surgery weights and what you are eating daily, its really hard to advice you. I would agree with LaoDaBeirut Why are you doing so much exercise ? You seem to be spinning out and panicking. I think you need to speak to your team. Take care of yourself and take the stress out of your recovery

£11,999 Its a package deal. No matter how much care you need, it wont cost more. I stayed 6 days instead of 1. Had loads more xrays and a CT scan. It includes 2 years follow ups with dietician.

I am in the UK and was told to expect 4-6 months but ended up more like 8 months. Covid has impacted on all surgery here, even private hospitals.

It seems very odd that you are in pain at 7 weeks out. You should be healed. Did you have any additional surgery ? hernia ? Have you done anything too strenuous? I think you need to speak to a doctor asap . Try your own, 111 or go to the A and E. Sorry to be negative but you shouldnt be in agony

HaseenS I know its so hard, Keep going back a step when you cant go forward. I never feel hungry so its easy not to bother eating but I am so weak and wobbly I have to. I reached out to my dietitian and she said try crackers and soft cheese and breadsticks and soft cheese. Strained [ cream of] tinned soup. Tiny slivers of mature cheese. Yogurts and homemade milk shakes without sugar. Ice pops. My Calories are so low that I dont bother with low fat or fat free. I will sort that when I get onto real foods.

I am at 5 weeks too and am quite behind the rest of our group. I can not seem to progress to any soft foods. The only things I can eat are dry crackers, yogurt, and chicken soup [strained] I have never made it anywhere near my recommended water intake. Had very few of my vitamins. I start with nausea and vomiting it continues for days . I finally got a Doctor today after the Christmas break and he has prescribed a GERD tablets so I am hopeful. I am so weak and shaky and have no energy. My only consolation is I am loosing weight. ....... Protein - failed Water - failed Vitamins - failed Lets hope we get on course soon

Thank you for your story, it touched my heart. . Sometimes we dont have time to care about ourselves, we just have to do the best we can. You have still managed to bring up your family and care for your wife. Be very proud of your achievements and keep us posted on your journey. I so want your dreams to come true.

You look just wow.... I hope I can follow in your footsteps. Thank you for the detail in your journey

I don't think there is a person alive who wouldn't be worried about any surgery. You just have to man up as they say and once you get with the anaesthetists you will be ok. They are very used to nervous patients and will put you right. I had no pains at all not even gas pain but if I had, I would have been given the meds. I read these forums for months to get to know the good and the bad about this surgery and soaked up the all the advice everyone gave. Its all good stuff. Keep us posted and goodluck

I had to sleep fully sat up in bed for almost a month. I had no pain what so ever. Every time I tried to go lower, I had vomiting and foaming all through the night. It left me so dehydrated every morning. I wished I had a recliner chair. It feels like pure heaven now I can lie in my fav position. I hope it happens for you soon

You must feel terrible and wonder what you would have done if you knew this was on the cards for you. With out hindsight we are blind to the path we tread. I really feel your pain and helplessness. You have suffered long enough I do think you need a second opinion and some imagining and tests. Even if its to put your own mind at ease. I hope your luck and health change soon

Its sounds like a swelling, if so it will get a little better every day. You have had a huge amount of surgery, contact your team They need to find a way for you to take your pain relief.

Hi Doodle, Welcome in the forum. I had my surgery 3 weeks ago in a Northern Spire Hospital and I paid it myself. I started the process back in April this year and at the time seemed to dawdle along. I first saw the surgeon, he explained his bit. Then I saw the dietician, She told me what to prepare for and gave me great information, eg using this site. Then I had a half an hour zoom call with a psychiatrist, To check if I actually knew what the process entailed and if I was mentally fit to decide. Then I saw the surgeon to sign for the surgery, a great waste of time as they could have posted it to me. Then I began 3 weeks of the liver shrink diet. Two days before surgery I had bloodwork done and a ECG. I had to do Lateral flow tests every visit to the hospital. . If you are unsure about any part of your journey, ring your hospital and ask to speak to someone. You are paying for it after all. You need as much info as you can get. One thing I have learned is no-one has the same route to surgery. Where these surgeons get their liver diets and post surgery rules from is any ones guess, hardly any one person has the same journey as another. My hospital care was outstanding btw. I wouldnt change a thing Good luck with your journey

I am exactly 3 weeks since surgery and I am having a hard time recovering. Some due to a swelling in my new stomach making progress onto the puree stage and possibly my age is against me, I am 62. Could I see myself on a cruise in 3 weeks time ? No. Would I postpone my surgery and do the cruise first if I had your doubts ? yes. Would I go through with the surgery again ? YES, in a heart beat

In the Uk its not as usual to use chemically sweetened drinks as America. A glass of milk with added dried milk powder or yogurt, whizzed in a blender with a banana and peanut butter seams to me to more natural and wholesome and at a fraction of the cost. It is wrong of you to bring doubt and misinformation into any ones plan for recovery. I have full faith in my team. They have me for the next two years.

Avocado and prawns. Dhal. sloppy scrambled egg, refried beans. egg salad, tuna salad, yogurt, milkshakes. By adding stock or low fat mayo or yogurt to the above to make them as runny as you can manage. Good snacking