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3 Days Out And A Little Scared
Jeni Martin replied to faddiscc4's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a lot a chest pain the first few days from the gas pumped in. I wasn't cleared for yogurt until 2 weeks out but I don't even eat the stuff, however I do mix it in my protein shakes. I will take a sip of protein then a sip of water. -
Headache.... Surgery 12/28
Traci J. replied to latice19's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hang in there, it'll be worth it. I only had to do it for 1 day, and I to can't imagine how others have done it for a week or longer. I was starving when I went in for surgery, but haven't been hungry since -
Weight stuck from week 3 to week 6
Toomanytacos replied to Bluemoon's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You're fixing to hit a stall, if you haven't already. I can't say this emphatically as everyone is different, but this is my hunch. I hope I'm wrong, bc it sucks prayers for your success -
Hey guys! So I'm almost 3 weeks out and was doing great with my weight loss. At 2 weeks I was down 17 lbs. Then I got extremely sick. Horrible back pain and a UTI. Besides the horrible pain, the UTI ha prevented me from urinating and haven't loss any weight. I'm so bummed because I was doing so good. I am on antibiotics (shots and crushed pills) but I can hardly keep down the pills. Anyone have any advice, suggestions, motivation?
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So I haven't been on here for a while but had to share with others my experiences with the gastric sleeve. I had my surgery on April 12, 2016 the first 6-8 weeks it was going great some vomiting here and there while getting used to the new ways of life. Then the now and then became more and more frequent til I was vomiting daily. I this was not right so I had a long talk with the doctor he told me he was thinking i had a kink in the sleeve and sent me to a gastroenterologist. This doctor was sure it was a kink and scheduled me for a Esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD on August 12, 2016. The EGD went well for about 2 weeks than slowly I started vomiting again more and more, back to the doctor then to get another EGD on October 20, 2016. This time it seemed to do the job by the end of January I was doing good than the beginning of February the vomiting started again back to the doctor and April 25, 2017 EGD #3. I knew it linked again by may but I was sick of it so I decided to stick it out, BAD MOVE on July 27, 2017 I was rushed to the emergency room with Severe dehydration because I couldn't keep anything even ice down. July 29,2017 EGD #4. After that one I could tell it wasn't going to be long be i was back there and i was right November 8, 2017 I went in for EGD #5. After that last one it was a 100% different feeling not for the good but I pushed through and waited it out. I went in for my 2 year post OP appointment on April 10, 2018 (2 days before my 2 year) and doc was not happy to hear I am scheduled for my 6th EGD on May 10, 2018 so after looking at my labs and my upper GI from January I was told that my body is basically like rejecting my sleeve and my new lifestyle I have to live. So now i am waiting for a call from the doctor to start my new journey of having a gastric bypass done on my sleeve (revision) before I could think of what I should say I started crying and repeating "Why on earth did I do this to myself. I regret ever having this damn surgery". She calmed me as much as she could and now I'm waiting for this all to begin. When I was 18 months post OP my OBGYN gave me the go ahead to try for a baby. We decided to wait a little longer because he was working out of state. Now that he's back and we want to start a family I am told that I can't for another couple years. My life is crumbling and I am so disappointed that I can't start the family my boyfriend wants I'm even considering telling him to leave me and find someone that isn't a broken mess.
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The most important thing is to get enough protein to stop hunger. You don't seem to be reaching even 50 g on that eating plan. I can not imagine how you were able to even eat pizza at 5 weeks...I am about 11 months out and can't eat dough at all. Be careful with that, it can be very painful.
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Angel it's probably either that your body is craving water/fluids or your bored. It's highly unlikely that your hungry. I know that sounds silly, but most likely what your experiencing is the dreaded "head hunger". Before you reach for food, go for a walk, drink a glass of your favorite liquid or do something to distract yourself. At 4 months out I still don't ever feel hungry, no stomach growling or empty feelings. I eat because it's time to eat, not because my body tells me to. It wasn't always that way though, at around 2 weeks out I also thought I was starving. It's going to take you a bit of time to figure it out, but hang tight, you'll get there.
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Can Exercise Regulate Resting Body Temperature After WLS?
Creekimp13 replied to logicwand's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I walk about 7 miles a day and do cardio, circuit training and water aerobics in a heated pool twice a week. I'm on my elliptical a little each day. I'm COLD. All the freakin time. Exercise doesn't help...except when I'm doing it. -
I’ve started the dreaded preop diet today! Which means I’m officially two weeks away from surgery [emoji28]! Here’s hoping it’s a smooth (and not too hangry) two weeks. The nerves are helping with suppressing my appetite at least [emoji23]. All the best to those who have just started or will start their preop diets!
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Started pre-op diet today!
orionburn replied to sleevedin2018's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The first week can be a real bear. Once you get over that hump it isn't so bad. Best of luck to you! -
My insurance approved me last year but due to a psych issue I had to wait a year. I go Wednesday for a new physical and mental health history. I have to attend three different meetings(available every week). And then everything will be done. When do you think I'll get my surgery date?
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Was just in for a cleaning last week....my teeth are perfect. Clean bill of dental health. You do need to take your vitamins, and you do need to be extra careful to brush more often because you're eating more often. I do recommend that anyone going into weight loss surgery get a dental checkup before surgery and get any issues repaired and resolved beforehand. Dental infections can be dangerous and you don't need the extra stress.
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Just cleared for surgery 5/21 freaking out a little well a lot.
Albus replied to MedicVSG's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Some second thoughts are natural but science suggests that although you may lose the weight it'll come back on with interest. I'm the same age as you and 5'10", started at 317.5lb and now 2.5 wks post op am down to 277. I was on three BP meds, one has gone and the rest are reduced, now BP is 111/70 so will reduce more soon, my suspected (but not diagnosed) sleep apnea appears to have gone as I'm sleeping much better and actually feel refreshed when I wake. My back/ankle/knee pain is pretty much away. In short it's the best thing I've ever done for myself and probably will be for you too. I can honestly say I've not been hungry since the op and whilst I enjoy eating nice flavours I can take or leave food and I would say my pre-op relationship with food was very similar to yours! You won't regret it, keep us posted! -
I am 12 weeks today and am down 60 pounds. YAY!! I was sleeved September 17th and really haven't had any problems so far so I feel very happy with my progress. I'm like everyone else though and wish it was faster lol
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i can eat all the foods you can't lol I've lost 50 pounds this is my 3 month anniversary .. I'm kind of upset because I actually gained last week about 4 pounds but everyone I spoke to that had the surgery says that's normal because I'm eating more Protein... I couldn't eat anything when I first came home from the hospital or drink anything so now that I'm adding small amounts it seems like my body is holding on tight... my surgery was September 23rd and thus far as of this morning I had lost 50 pounds... a week ago I had lost 54 so I'll take it but I'm going to have to work harder... it looks like my body is trying to save everything that goes in my mouth
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Gastric Sleeve Surgery Tomorrow Morning At 8:00am
bkeel posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am having my sleeve surgery tomorrow morning. I'm getting so nervous and have some second thoughts. But I know it is the right thing for me and my family. I have a 13 month old son and I want to around for a long time for him and my family. Had a friend who had the surgery two weeks ago and she had some complications. So I'm starting to freak out, been on a liquid diet for last week. Lost some weight but wasn't fun not eating a Christmas meal with rest of my family. My first time on this forum. Looking for some people on here and might can give me some tips on what to expect from surgery. My surgeon is Dr. Barker in Dallas, I heard he was one of the best so I do trust him. This is a life changing event, my life will never be same. Thanks to anyone who can share their experiences or offer help for me. -
Question For Gastric Sleeve Veterans...
Escape_Pod replied to Forensikchic's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I think you're doing great! You can see my loss stats in my signature. I generally get around 800 calories, more on exercise days. I do aim to keep net carbs under 30 grams, though it has been higher over the past couple of weeks with some holiday treats. I start to panic if the scale hasn't moved in a week, but then it does.... -
High Protein Jellos?
Finding Myself replied to Finding Myself's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Me neither but I'm gonna order a few and try them. Sure would be convenient in those early weeks... -
Single Incision Gastric Sleeve- August 13th Surgery Date!
Elle_Woods posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey all! Sooooo I am very excited as I just got my surgery date-August 13t!!! I would love to connect with a surgery date buddy out there. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. While I have wanted to surgery for years, I finally started heavily researching it, and found a surgeon. Made an appointment one week, the next week went in for all the pre-op work, and now I have my surgery date! It was important for me to get a single incision gastric sleeve surgery. One of the only ones I could find was Dr. Garber in New York. I am flying in from KY and self paying for the surgery. So that's a big monetary commitment but honestly, I know this is the right decision for me. Just wondering if anyone else has had the single incision surgery? What was your experience like? -
i think we all go through that I did after 2 weeks I swilled coke in my mouth as mad as it sound I was over it my sister just popped a can I said give it to me and fizzed it up in my mouth it was like my mouth came aliveeeeee!!!!!!
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i am one week away from surgery (sept. 19th) and currently on the liquid pre op diet. however, i have horrible dry mouth. i am drinking more than 64 oz of Water a day...yet it is still really dry and I am afraid to talk to people for fear of bad breath. Anyone else having an issue with this??? Any idea why??? Thanks,
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Hey Everyone, I'm new to the forum and my sleeve surgery is scheduled for the first week in April. I was hoping to get some advice on what your post op hospital stay was like? The hospital I am going to is about an hour away from home so we wont be able to come back and forth. My husband is going to stay with me the whole time. What advice do you have on what to pack for me and him? How long did you stay at the hospital? Did you have visitors? Anybody have a longer ride home? Just trying to get some ideas since we will be farther away. Thank you! This forum has already given me such great ideas and advice to help calm some of my nerves. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app
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One Week Till Gastric Sleeve Surgery
FishingNurse replied to blackanese25's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
The first 3-4 days post-op will be rough. (but it is so worth it in the end) Trying to sleep in a hospital bed with an IV in your arm, and nurses waking you up all the time to check your vitals and give you heparin shots in your stomach is no fun! (and I am a nurse! he he) Once you get home and get to sleep in your own bed things start looking up! I was so worried about the skin too. My highest weight was 262, and I am at 192. My skin was looking a little scary about 1.5 months post op when I dropped like 35lbs right away. But now it looks completely normal and bounced right back, (I have 35 more pounds I want to lose) so I dont know how it will be then BUT so far so good. I am losing more slowly intentinally now so I maintain my muscle mass and metabolism, and don't lose all my hair, and keep my skin tight. I work out 5 days a week too and I am sure it is helping my skin! I am pretty sure you will LOVE how you look and feel after the surgery, Everything I had to go through so far has been so worth it! Good luck to you! -
Hello! I was sleeved on 7/28 and everything went well. After coming home from the hospital, I developed a nasty sinus infection that has thrown me totally off. Since Sunday, I have had three different liquid meds to take to knock this thing out but I know I am not even close to getting the protein and vitamins I need. So now I'm in panic mode and don't even know what to do. I don't want to eat anything or get out of bed. Any advice/tips to get in as much protein as possible? Also, what vitamins seem to be doing well for everyone? Thanks so much!
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9 Months Out, Never Felt Better!
Marie Car replied to emarall's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
i just read your notes and looked at your pics. I am sitting here crying because even though I dont know you, I am so happy for you. You look gorgeous! My surgery is booked for Aug 26th. I have been told all my life how pretty i am and that i would be perfect if i lost weight. I am very healthy, i dance salsa 3x per week and this decision is based on the fact that my knees and feet will not make it as I get older if I stay at this weight. i am trying to focus on the after....looking at your pic just makes me cry with hope. please tell me your story and what problems if any you encountered.
