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February 2021 Sleeve Surgery
M4rlene replied to LifelongJourney's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I had my gastric sleeve done on Thursday. I’m not so much in pain as I am in discomfort. It’s difficult to drink the minimum amount of liquid. My fiancé bought fast food for himself yesterday and the smell of it almost made me gag. -
Day 20 Post-Op & New to the group
Arabesque replied to MyGrammyLife's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congratulations on your surgery & your weight loss so far. Don’t worry about your rate of loss. There are slow losers & fast losers but they’re all losing. A lot of factors influence your rate of loss: age, gender, history of weight loss, activity, etc. As for the heart burn, did your surgeon put you on esomeprazole? It will calm your stomach acid which is irritating your healing tummy & also rising as you’re not eating much. (Stomach acid can also make you think you’re hungry when you’re not.) Some surgeons prescribe them for a short time, some for longer as reflux/gerd can be an issue for sleevers. I still take one every day because I had stress & diet related reflux pre surgery. Good luck on your journey. -
Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?
ZZinBC replied to LoveSimcha's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats! And fast! -
Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?
Southernlosin replied to LoveSimcha's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Mine is March 4! I had my first consult in January 29 so we are moving fast! Don’t want to risk backing out! 🥴 -
Autoimmune diseases & bariatric surgery ??s
NovaLuna replied to Reign7780's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Not sure if my own experiences could offer any insight... but, I have two autoimmune diseases/disorders: Psoriasis and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Psoriasis deals with skin issues though there is some joint pain that comes with that. And Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) has to do with the white cells in your esophagus thinking your body is under attack and multiplying. It causes narrowing in your esophagus which leads to dysphagia and choking issues. Acid issues. Chest pain and abdominal pain. And the occasional time where food backs up on you and either gets stuck in your throat trying to come out or you spit or throw it up (generally when you eat too fast, too soon, or too much). I'm allowed to drink a little if I choke BECAUSE of the EOE (I rarely have to though. Usually only once or twice a week where I have a choking incident and need to take a sip). I do deal with more fatigue then most. I don't actually know if it's due to either of my autoimmune disorders or if it has to do with another health issue that may actually be ANOTHER autoimmune disorder (my doctor is trying to figure out if I have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) or if my various symptoms with the fatigue is caused by a spinal fluid leak (the two have very similar symptoms and are often misdiagnosed as the opposite problem so my doctor is trying to cover all her bases and figure out which one it is. We're both HOPING it's the spinal fluid leak because that could be fixed semi-easily while the other issue has no cure as the meds for it didn't work for me. I really hope it's the spinal fluid leak because if it's the other I'd end up permanently disabled and I'm only 33 so I very much don't want that). I do know that despite still having fatigue issues, I have more energy now than I did six months ago (I'm almost 13 months post op) so I feel that it WILL get better. At least a bit. Hopefully whatever treatment they have for you improves upon that as well! I wish you the best! -
How much weight did you lose the first 90 days ?
blackcatsandbaddecisions replied to Tim C's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I gotta come in and represent the slower post op losers! I lost 38.6 lbs in the first 90 days. I lost a pretty significant amount of weight preop though so It has been 100 days since surgery but I am down 100 lbs since July 5. I think it’s important to remember that your body controls how fast you lose, but your mind and your choices control how much overall you lose and how much you keep off over time. And the more you lose the slower it goes- but when you do the right things it still goes in the right direction! -
How much weight did you lose the first 90 days ?
Guest replied to Tim C's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You'll get there Some lose fast, some slow. Guys tend to lose faster, too. If you had a long pre op diet, you won't necessarily get the dramatic results right after, either -
Hit a Stall 8 weeks out
Katiebal_Lecter replied to JessicaLY's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Stalls definitely suck. I had RNY on 12/17/2020 and lost 16 pounds in the first two weeks, then NOTHING for over a month. My weight has finally started moving again. I’ve lost 22 pounds and am 64 days post op, so when I read you’re discouraged that you’ve lost more weight in less time, it’s kind of a struggle in keeping perspective. We all want to lose weight fast, but this is one of those times we need patience. Good luck with your journey. -
Hi all! I'm feeling a little frustrated this last week or two. I'm 53 days out and I've only lost 39 pounds. I was losing so fast, then BAM, I've been stuck at 267 since February 10th [emoji30] Please tell me it gets better! Sent from my SM-N975U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Well, I just learned what the foamies are
bufbills replied to NiceAnkles's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Unfortunately, it will most likely happen again. All foods fill you up differently. 3 months out, and if I eat too fast I still get them. -
I’m post op week 8 and I’m still needing to supplement with protein drinks. I really struggled especially about week 6. I had tried several brands and flavors and types . When I started realizing I wasn’t even getting 20-30g, when I was supposed to be having 60-90g I started to panic. And the doctors had no suggestions except to change flavors or brands. It didn’t really help. I began throwing up the protein because I drank too fast or too much trying to get it down. The smell physically made my stomach hurt just making it. My son gave me a brand called HUELL which was better because it had little flavor or smell. It was the best of all of them but What finally has helped was protein water infusers. The one I preferred was ISOPURE because it used stevia instead of artificial sweeteners which gave me headaches. Now I seem to do better because I can water it down but still get my protein although I have to drink more. Still takes me all day to finish 60g but at least I’m not throwing up or dry heaving. My experience
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Doing way better! Finally get to go back to work on Friday, I’m so ready to get back into a normal routine. Hope you get to feeling better soon. I was having chest pain, fast heart rate, and getting dizzy my second week but it was due to dehydration. I also had gotten thrush. Definitely an experience I won’t forget lol.
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How much weight did you lose the first 90 days ?
David_L replied to Tim C's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I lost 20 in my 2 week pre-op liquid. Had surgery on December 3rd and I'm down an additional 74 as of today. Personally, I think i'm losing too much too fast but the surgeon doesn't seem to be too concerned. -
lots of people have revised, so some may chime in here. It usually does resolve GERD (although not always -- tracyringo, who's on here, hasn't seen any improvement yet, unfortunately) - but for most people, yes - it stops it. most RNY'ers don't dump (the statistic that gets thrown around a lot is 30% of us dump, although I don't know if there's any hardcore medical research behind that number. However, I've been on bariatric boards for the last six years, and I know a lot of us don't dump - so that number doesn't surprise me. And no - you don't dump on Splenda or other artificial sweeteners. Just sugar - and for some people, fats (although I should add that some artificial sweeteners, esp sugar alcohols, give some people G/I distress - but that's true of normal people, too - not just WLS patients). weight loss supposedly isn't as fast or easy with revisions as it is with virgin surgeries, but some people do manage to make their goal.
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Sugar Free/fake sweeteners drinks
Guest replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Which also wouldn't make a ton of sense, if you ask me? The sleevers have a high-pressure pouch, meaning it's closed on one end by the pyloric valve (the DS'ers, too). Mechanically, you'd think that would mean carbonation could do more stretching, I guess? However, their lower-set pouch means it has less potential, theoretically, to stretch because that area of the stomach is less stretching-prone (it obviously still happens to some). We bypassers have a low-pressure pouch (it's open on two ends), meaning fluids should pretty much go right through. Fast-emptying pouches are positively correlated with WL in some studies, which is somewhat counter-intuitive, but makes sense when you think about the metabolic effects of getting food to the small intestine relatively fast after starting a meal. Where we differ is obviously where that pouch is - the RNY'ers have it high, the MGB'ers have it low. I really wish there were some good scientific studies on post-op plans. I haven't found much, and it's not like I haven't tried. I really don't believe in just telling people no to everything. If our minds worked like that, we wouldn't be here in the first place. -
NO pre-op Liquid Diet...Anyone else?
new-name2020 replied to JazzyJess20's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
(Successful & Extremely Happy VSG Patient) Like most have said, go with what your surgeon suggests... I am clearly not a surgeon -*HOWEVER*- I will share my real life experience. I may be a bit bias, however I believe I had/have one one of THE BEST SURGEONS in the industry (Dr. Joseph Green, Maryland Bariactrics). My Dr. did prescribe a pre-op liquid diet which not only helped clear my gastro-intestinal tracts, but also help reduce the size of my liver. Fatty liver is a common co-morbidity many of us may have going into surgery and an enlarged liver may complicate surgery, by extending across your abdominal cavity, obstructing access to the stomach as well as diaphragm if hernia repair is also required (I had both hiatal and umbilical hernia repair). Apparently by surgery time I had remarkably small, smooth and healthy looking liver (never thought I would brag about that - even got a photo! ;-). I am convinced this detailed preparation and measures were key to my success. On the contrary - I had a colleague who also had VSG and their surgeon's office said "enjoy it while you can" and only required them to fast the night before surgery. Their overall surgery did not turn out as un-eventful and ended up with months of additional procedures and recovery. Anywho, hope this helps. I would ask if liver reduction is a concern and a liquid diet would definitely help. -
I lost all my excess weight after being sleeved in 2010 and got 20 pounds below my original goal: 256 >> 155 >> 132. A few years later I settled in at 155ish and maintained there until menopause when I had to work with my doctor fight back to 155 from about 170. I stayed 155ish until injury + anti-depressents followed by Covid and I ballooned up to 195. Yikes! Like others have said, getting back to the basics with protein first and no slider foods reminded me what a great tool a sleeve is. I also decided to do intermittent fasting which works great for me since I have very little hunger. Since I can't eat much, only eating during a 4-6 hour window every day motivates me to eat healthy and keeps my calories low. It also keeps my insulin low so I burn fat well and my metabolism and energy are high. I wasn't happy about all the regain but I'm so glad I had my sleeve to lean on to get me back to eating well and losing. A very good reminder to not let things go more than 5-10 pounds. Hopefully I've learned my lesson!
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February 2021 bypassers?
MissSmartyPants replied to TreeTrunks's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Lol terrible if I'm honest...I hate the taste of protein powder and have had many days where I'd rather fast thank drink it. I'm definitely not following my docs recommended intake for protein which I'm sure will catch up to me. But, I'm gagging every time. My hunger has subsided though so most of my misery is from missing the act of eating. Also I'm not a sweets person or cold food person so protein shakes, jello-o and ice pops have been sooooo difficult. -
Sugar Free/fake sweeteners drinks
Guest replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
My program allows "small amounts" of sugar-free carbonated drinks after week 4. I was a major Pepsi Max addict, so I've kind of made it a point not to. I'd think the sleevers have it worse than us bypassers. Unless we gulp it down, or drink it while food is passing through to the small intestine, sure, stretching can occur. But otherwise, again unless you drink fast, it should not. We don't exactly have anything to keep it from running right through us (if we do, something is wrong). Now have I not had any carbonated drinks at all? I sure have. Exactly half a can of no-sugar lemon soda to spice up a little rum. And that's a whoooole other discussion (Also allowed, for those that are clutching pearls right now). -
Loosing more weight after gallbladder removal
Sammi_Katt replied to PantxaPetita's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So I was... "fortunate" enough to have my gallbladder try to kill me about a month after my sleeve. So I was still recovering from my surgery when I had my gallbladder removed. I was miserable, vomiting and weak and slowly dying of dehydration. It took a week to figure out what was wrong, all while I was wasting away. It sucked. I *will* say that the recovery was surprisingly easier than after the sleeve. There wasn't any gas to deal with, and just slow walking was easier to do. It was tender because I was still tender, but it wasn't as miserable as it had been the day before. I *immediately* felt better when I woke up after that surgery. I had not lost a single pound the month before my gallbladder was removed, and then, as if by magic, I immediately started to lose again. To be fair, I was starving to death, so my body was probably trying to hold onto every bit it could, but I did lose weight. I have a problem with SUPER high fat foods (so no butter, no egg yolks), but I wasn't really eating those before anyways, so it's not been too hard. I just eat a lot of lean meats and egg whites normally, so it didn't change my diet too much beyond keeping me even further away from fast food relapse. It was a horrible experience that I am just happy to have gotten out alive through. I felt so much better after, and I was able to heal and recover and feel like a normal human being again. It is horrible that you have to go through that, and I hope your gallbladder comes out soon or they can get it under control. -
Hospital covid restrictions
blackcatsandbaddecisions replied to 2holski's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I didn’t mind being by myself at all- I was super spacey because of the anesthesia so I don’t think I’d have been good company anyway. I just kind of hung out in pre-op and read my book, so I didn’t really miss having company. My kids are younger and I didn’t want to concern them so I never told them about the surgery. They just know I was away for appointments, so my husband wouldn’t have been able to visit anyway since he was with them. I texted him a few times, but the time passed really fast and before I knew it I was getting picked up. In the end it’s just a day or two- I am happy I had my surgery done even during the restrictions because it’s done now. -
Keeping surgery a secret? What did you tell others?
Circus321 replied to rmarierenwick's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
If you don’t want to tell them about having surgery you could say you had hernia/gallbladder surgery and then started the keto diet? People usually lose weight fast on keto too and it’s a fad right now -
Keeping surgery a secret? What did you tell others?
rmarierenwick posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I really do not want to tell people I am having bariatric surgery. To me, it is a personal decision and I do not want others to know in such depth. Obviously I will be taking time off for work and losing weight fast. What should I tell people who ask? -
I had my sleeve done Feb 10th so I'm 4 does po. But I am feeling so down. I have such bad shooting pains in my stomach that comes, and goes. Trying to get down protein drinks is the worst. My stomach cramps up so bad. I am feeling so discouraged and regretting getting this done. I have tried premier protein water thinking it would go down easier since it's clear,but the taste makes me sick. I'm trying to get my 64oz of water a day in but that's a far stretch. Has anyone had this issue? Does it get better because right not it's making me depressed. I just want to be able to drink something without hurting. I take sips so it's not like I'm gulping it fast. I just need some inspiration because right now I feel hopeless. I'm stressing over losing hair because I can't get my protein drinks down. I can only get 30 grams down maybe 40 and that's a push. Sent from my SM-G986U using BariatricPal mobile app
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Drinking & Eating at the same time
Creekimp13 replied to HealthyLifeStyle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Officially....forever. This is the one rule I just hated. I need to drink when I eat. The idea is to not wash stuff through your stomach so fast that you overeat. Also, pushing stuff into your small intestine before it's had any chance to digest in your stomach can give you some digestive upset. In an ideal world...you should follow the rule, and follow it forever. That said....I couldn't follow it for more than a few weeks before I gave up and had small amounts of fluids with meals. It's not gonna kill you, but it can make it a lot easier to overeat. If you're watching your calories and limit the amount you drink, you'll probably be ok. But yeah...if you're looking for a full sensation to help you establish meal times....drinking with meals will inhibit that and feeling empty can lead to overeating and eating too many times a day. I kinda prefer multiple little tiny meals with fluids....but I do have to count calories, or I can easily end up overeating.
