SarahMan80

11 hours ago, Soon2bFit21 said:

I returned after a week, but I really should have taken 2. My recovery wasn’t easy and I also had a hernia repair that was worse than the VSG surgery. Everyone responds differently to anesthesia and the procedure itself. If you have an active job, it’s definitely say at least 2 weeks at the minimum. My work is mainly desk and I struggled with exhaustion, brain fog, and severe shoulder/chest pain from the gas used.

I agree. I have a desk job and returned to the office after a week and a half. The first two days back I needed to leave early because I was exhausted due to only having 200-300 calories a day. By the third day my body was used to the lack of calories and I was able to make it all day.
If I were to relive the situation, I would have taken a full 2 weeks.

That is exactly how I felt. The Premier Protein shakes (all flavors) made me feel horrible and therefore I was unable to ingest them easily. I found that clear Protein Drinks were what worked for me. Especially Isopure powder (berry and tropical flavors). They have it on Amazon, I suggest getting a shaker bottle too if you don’t already have one.

I also use an unflavored Protein powder to mix in with my food and morning Decaf coffee. I can get ‘Orgain Grass Fed Hydrolyzed collagen Peptides Protein Powder’ at my local grocery (HEB) and Amazon.

Good luck and I hope you get back to your protein goals!

Do you track the food you are eating? Making sure you are getting enough Protein while staying low carb? Also, you’re weight lifting 5 days a week and muscle weighs more than fat. You might be losing fat and replacing it with muscle.
Maybe go by inches lost or how clothing fits rather than how much weight you lost.

49 minutes ago, Darkerthanblack1964 said:

Clear Liquids, broth and the like, correct? I felt like the nurse wasn’t clear enough

Clear Liquids (according to my diet plan) are Water, broth, sugar free Jello, calorie free gatorade/powerade, sugar free jello, sugar free popsicles, unsweet tea, Decaf coffee, calorie free- non carbonated drinks, and clear Protein Drinks. And if it is really needed, pedialyte.

It took me about a week and a half for the gas pressure to go away. I used gas-x, walking, sitting as straight as possible while resting (don’t know why but it made me feel better) and sleeping on an incline.

I also found that only drinking clear liquids during this time helped. The creamy Protein Shakes I liked before surgery were disgusting and hurt my stomach after surgery. I am not sure if this assisted in the gas pain but it helped in my overall pain and discomfort. I stuck to the Isopure Protein Drink Powder (tastes like Vitamin Water to me).

I hope your pain settles soon.

Congratulations! I am glad it worked this time! I am 4+ weeks out and can tell you that it will get better. Just work on drinking Water, ingesting Protein and walking. It will be worth it!

This measuring tape is awesome. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth and its ‘FITINDEX’ app works well with my older Bluetooth enabled scale.

I am in San Antonio, Tx so I might be a bit far for you.

I went to Dr Cárcamo at South Texas Surgeons and spent $9,900 for my sleeve. Self pay made everything super easy, I was able to schedule my surgery for 2 weeks after my initial appointment. The package includes the surgery, anesthesia, about 24 hours of a hospital care, 2 meetings with a nutritionist and a total of 3 or 4 appointments with the doctor afterwards. They are super nice and always available if I have questions.

I got the sleeve four weeks ago and after the initial post surgery discomfort (not pain) I am feeling fine and about 40 pounds down from when I first walked into the place. I'd recommend them to anyone.

https://www.stxsurgeons.com/

I've been thinking about this a lot and I just started my weight loss less than a month ago. I have come to the conclusion that I will answer unwanted weight questions with another question to put the onus back on the person and hopefully make them realize that they are asking an intrusive question.

So, if anyone (who is not closely acquainted to me) asks....'How much more weight you going to lose?' or 'How much have you lost?' I will respond with a very serious 'Why do you ask?' because my weight is no one else's business.... and no one has the right to comment on my body anymore.

I agree with the Bariatric Advantage calcium citrate chews. I like the assorted fruit flavors.
https://store.bariatricpal.com/products/bariatric-advantage-calcium-citrate-chewy-bites-500mg-10-flavors?variant=29100128436301

I had a popsicle today, it was nice. I was able to finish it with no issues. Jello on the other hand made my (now smaller) stomach revolt. Sorry to hear that walking is not going well for you. Hopefully you’ll be able to get around soon

I just had my sleeve on 25 June also…24 hour out I am able to get Water and broth down with little pain. The gas pain, which hurt the most has finally started to dissipate. Walking when I get a serious bout if pain seems to really help. I hope everything is well with you! It is just the start for us!