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Welcome to VST, congratulations on your surgery and thanks for sharing. I don't think my surgery was video taped as was yours. That is pretty cool. It sounds to me like your doing great. Although it's beneficial that your moving your arms and legs while in bed, it is still very important that you get your body upright, standing and walking and frequently. Short walks are OK. The bloating will subside as your incision/s heal and as you heal internally. I'd say in about 3 weeks you should feel fairly normal (not so sore and bloated). Keep us posted on your progress and best wishes on your WL journey w/the sleeve.

I think it's great that you are thinking ahead, breaking certain habits and learning so much before your surgery. Keep in mind that after the surgery you may actually loose the desire you had for diet coke. My tastes changed alot and some of the things I really enjoyed pre sleeve were repulsive to me post...Best wishes to you on your WL journey.

My surgeon put me on a high protein/low carb diet 4 weeks prior to surgery...and I did it! In fact the day before my surgery I only had my protein shakes. I weighed in 16lbs lighter the morning of my surgery. Best wishes to you all.

This still happens to me sometimes and it hurts. It will pass. I haven't had the headache pain but have had that tightness and pain in my chest and it does pass. I am reminded to really be conscious of how fast I eat and how important it is to chew my food well. Three weeks out is still quite early. I'm almost 7 months out and tonight I had "chinese" some small shrimp with string beans and spare ribs...the rib meat was too heavy. I bit into a wonton from the soup and spit it into my napkin, (too heavy). I filled up too fast because I ate too fast and felt that uncomforable tight feeling in my chest...just wished I ate yogurt instead! The pasta part of the mac and cheese may have swelled once inside of you and that could be painful for a while until it breaks down and passes through.

Wow Stacie, It's good to know you are doing so much better. Little by little you will be able to get more protein in. I really like the liquid tylenol it tastes really cherry and I think it absorbs quicker as a liquid. Hope you keep us posted as you continue on your WL journey.

Hi Stacie, I sure hope your on the mend....I was told to take Extra Strength Tylenol so I bought a bottle of Tylenal Extra Strength Adult Rapid Blast Liquid. It works great not only does it take the edge off of the occassional migraines I get but it knocks out a regular or sinus headache and helps me with other aches and pains.

At almost 7 months out, I still have trouble with water and I get my water in a 2 gallon dispenser from a place that filters and alkalizes it. I can drink it as a warm tea. I found a Vanilla-Caramel tea by Biglow and it is soooo delicious. I add one packet of stevia or sun crystals. It is caffeinated and so I don't drink it at night. Some mornings I drink caffinated coffee but usually I stick to decaff. I also love the Citrus Punch flavor of Vitamin Water- they make Vitamin Water 0 now meaning 0 calories, carbs, etc. I don't like that one so I cut each of the regular 20oz bottles with my water and add back the sweetness with one packet of Stevia or Sun Crystals. I am able to easily drink at least 3 20oz bottles a day.

My BMI was 35 and I had sleep apnea, and osteoarthritis--I was approved within 2 weeks by GHI-Medicare. They even had a rep call me to tell me they approved me!! I was pleasantly surprised, and then I got the jitters knowing it was going to really happen. I hope you get the approval really soon, G' luck.

Now that you know what to do I am glad your feeling better. I didn't like water after my surgery, (it felt heavy and like it was suspended in my esophagus! I managed to get all my fluid in daily by drinking vitamin water by diluting each bottle with 50% filtered water (then adding a packet of stevia) I was able to drink 3 20oz, bottles in a day. I sipped and sipped and carried them with me wherever I went. Sometimes I would also stick them in the freezer just to get them slushy. Hope that helps.

I would not hesitate to contact my surgeon and/or primary care physician. Things may ease up naturally but dehydration can be averted if necessary intravenously while you are examined. I was concerned early out and expressed my concern to my surgeon who had me come in for an upper endoscopy. Since I hadn't had much food/fluid intake for 2 days he also administered intravenous fluids. Everything checked out fine and that put me at ease and gradually I was taking in enough fluids by sipping things I liked (vitamin water). I hope you feel much better very soon and will keep us posted. Take care.

I'm assuming your doctor did do a leak test before releasing you? I had to wait a full 24 hours after surgery and then have a leak test before I was allowed to sip even on ice chips. I went straight for the apple juice and mixed it w/ice chips by the teaspoonful. That was how I sipped...by the teaspoon. By day 3 I was sipping on chicken bullion. I'm sure the nose bleed will not be anything to worry about but it would have been nice if your surgeon would have called you back. I just don't get why some of these surgeons aren't attentive to their patients especially a day after surgery. I think you will be fine but right now your new stomach is swollen and tender. Don't panic...you will get more feedback on here soon.

Best wishes to you. I am confident that you will fare well and hope to be updated as soon as you are able.

Jen, so sorry you are having this problem. You did the right thing getting immediate help. I'm confident that a competent physician will give you the care you will need. Try to stay calm, it will get better. My prayers go out for you for relief, and healing. Take care and let us know how things progress.

Best wishes to you for a smooth surgery and recovery.

Prayer for you that your surgery goes well and your recovery is solid. We'll be waiting to hear from you as soon as you are ready. Best wishes...

Welcome to the "loser's bench"...I'm glad that you are doing so well.

very cool! Thanks a bunch...

Congrats on your surgery date. There are a few people from the UK here at VST...Keep cheking and I'm sure you will get replies from the UK to this post. Best wishes for a smooth and uneventful surgery and recovery. Please keep us informed as you progress in your WL journey -Lis

How exciting Daisy really, I'm in a fairly large Long Island suburb and can't even find any guy who is not already taken at this stage of my life! Well anyway since the surgery I've ZERO libido.

You put a smile on my face and the timing couldn't have been better. I have spent the last 3 hours reading and writing and thinking about my weakened spirituality and need to strengthen my relationship, trust and reliance on God. You have reminded me of something I knew when I was eating out of control because I felt myself being cut off from Life...in hindsight it is no wonder that I am need of healing and nourishment spiritually. Thank you for your honesty wannalise...and encouragement...rock on!

So glad your flight went well and that you are enjoying the journey. A prayer sent out for you both...may your surgery go well and your recovery too. Please update us when your able. Best wishes -Lis

You have been not only a grateful heart but a brave heart as well. I just read this post and I'm sorry that you had to endure another surgery. It should continue to get better from here on out. Prayers for sustained good health to you.

Oh cool let me get over there now to accept! I spend more time at this site but I do check OH out from time to time and use the "Health Tracker" to track my food intake.:thumbup1:

I am a member at that site too but I still keep connected here. I like both. Hate for you to leave here. Why not keep connected to both?

I'm now 6 months out and at this point I'm finding I need to exert a bit more self control or "will power" in making food choices. Keep in mind that you can only eat small portions. It doesn't take much to fill your sleeved tummy. So even if I'm feeling like I can go for something that would sabotage my efforts to lose weight, I quickly feel physical restriction. Support groups are an option if you have any such groups in your area or perhaps you can start your own. I find OA, Overeaters Anonymous a help. It helps me stay aware of my eating habits and keeps my food intake in check more or less...still it is up to me Congratulations erh92 on your surgery date, I wish you a smooth surgery and success in your weight loss goals. Mcteez, I wish you clarity and success in finding a way that will work for you. The sleeve is a serious tool that really helps.