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weight loss during pre-op diet
SmokyMtnGal2011 replied to gigi90's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Please don't set yourself up for disappointment when you stall thinking this surgery is a quick fix to your weight loss. So many people do that and the VSG is a life style change so do not set your goals high and be disappointed. I am going into the VSG knowing this is only a tool and the hard work, determination and success all come from ME. It took 55 years to weigh over 300 lbs and if it takes 1/55th that to lose some I will be very happy. Remember, there are other wins besides the scales. -
weight loss during pre-op diet
Guest replied to gigi90's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What is your pre-op diet like? Did your doc make you do preop for 2 weeks? -
Being a nurse, I too know all well how your nurse brain is in overdrive! Before my surgery the what ifs were insane. I also didn't have any other issues besides my weight and have 2 boys, 13 & 9. I had my surgery almost a week ago, 7/17 & I can tell you that hands down it is the best thing I did for myself & family. Sure it is a major surgery & you will be uncomfortable for awhile. I haven't had any real pain just soreness that gets better everyday. I am on liquids until the 31st & then move to purees. This will be the best thing you have ever done for your family...not just the losing weight but the time you are giving back to your family of having you around. Sometimes, I think WOW I had most of my stomach taken out but I will be here to see my kids grow up & get to be part of their lives not just a part of the backdrop because I can't join in due to my weight. Good luck and best wishes as you move forward. Wishing you a speedy recovery!!
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Getting Discouraged
gaye jarvis replied to SleeveShelly's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Don't get discouraged, you hit a stall so your body can catch up with your weight loss. I promise you will start losing again. I am 4 1/2 months out and just hit 90 lbs lost yesterday! This sleeve thing is awesome! Keep up the good work! -
I really hope I'm doing the right thing. This whole process from deciding to surgery has only taken 3 weeks. I go in tomorrow. Last minute glitters!
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Thanks everyone, I appreciate all the responses. Amazon what about the 3 day liquid phase does that include the Reg pre op diet? Sent from my ADR6400L using VST
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it will go away i promise - mine came about day 3 after surgery and finally left about day 8 - worse 5 days ever - definitely the worst part of the whole thing - the surgery was a breeze compared to the pain of the gas after. Best of luck.
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Two weeks for me.
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So excited/nervous
Melissa1234 replied to Melissa1234's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good luck to you! I still have 3 months of my 6 mth insur requirement left but maybe he'll schedule a date for 3 months out, I don't know. Hope I can sleep tonight! -
How long after RNY were you able to eats a green salad? I'm only at 5 weeks but am looking forward to the day when I can have that much Fiber. I LOVE salads and miss them!! CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13
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morning of day 3 post op and I feel really good! I slept on both sides last night and my stomach with no problems. I teach Zumba, so this morning instead of teaching my full out class, i'm going to do a very slow class and then walk for 30 minutes. My doctor gave me some great shake recipes and I'm feeling very optimistic!
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I had surgery on 8/5. I am home, walking, drinking my fluids and Proteins. Minimal discomfort. Slight left shoulder pain still from C02. I found the cinnamon gas-x strips on Amazon before surgery and they work great. I tried diluted apple juice today and also had a Core Power light Protein Drink and my blood sugar was only 83 afterwards. I cried happy tears!!! I found Core Power light works best for me...it has stevia, monk fruit and some honey. It is 11 grams of sugar and comes in strawberry-banana or chocolate flavors. They sell at Walmart for $2.68 each in my area. I found some on line as well. I used these drinks during my pre-op diet phase and in 1 week, I lost 17 lbs. I added additional Protein Powder to them to boost the intake. I found the GNC pure edge products worked best because they had stevia also. Artificial sweeteners all cause migraines for me. Does anyone know if there are companies that do not use sucralose or aspartame as a sweetener in their sugar free chewables or liquids?
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I always hesitate to give Vitamin advice, but will tell you what I do... I use the Opurity Vitamins that are specifically made for Sleevers. I do this for several reasons... 1. Research indicated that lab results are better after using these vitamins (my labs have all been perfect since my surgery) 2. This allows you to only have to take one kind of vitamin (plus Calcium and Vitamin D), but you don't have to take a slew of other supplements along with a 'normal' vitamin. I like the ease of taking one vitamin..regardless of the taste...which leads me to the next point... 3. It does taste terrible (they claim it's orange berry flavored...it's more orange-y to me)...but once you chew it up and swallow it, it's done...and FOR ME...it's worth tolerating 15 seconds of icky-ness for the benefits of #1 and #2. (I usually take it in the middle of drinking my Breakfast shake, so then I can just drink some chocolate Peanut Butter tastiness and the taste is gone in seconds). Just my two cents worth...
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I don't mean for this to sound like a dumb question but I have nothing to compare the sleeve surgery recovery too. If I had the surgery and was out of work for a week, and then had a second week off -- would I have any strength or ability to go on a family vacation during that second week? I don't have a ton of paid time off and we already have a vacation scheduled in the early summer. Just wondering if this was feasible at all.
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My surgeon wouldn't let me go home until I was able to walk around in recovery room. Then stressed to walk around once I got home. So the day after surgery I was up walking around the house every couple of hours and by day two I was walking to the mailbox and back and by day 5 was walking 3-4 houses down. It really helps with the gas pains and to get your bowels moving again. Also you don't want to develop bllod clots in your legs which can go to your lungs, heart. Plus it makes you feel a lot better to get up and move instead of sitting/lying around. Good Luck and keep us post after surgery. See ya on the losers side.
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From your experience how long was it before you feel like you can get up out of bed and start doing everyday normal things like going to the grocery store, cleaning the house, ect... ? My surgeon gave me 3 weeks off work so makes me wonder. My surgery is tomorrow so I have a lot of questions and things going thru my mind right now lol
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Oh yeah.... I'm 6 months post op and that happened to me last week !!! The pain is not a "I'm too full pain" it is a pain like someone punched you in the stomach - it really hurts like hell !!!! Yep.... I learned my lesson.
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In 12 weeks, I've hit my first big goal of losing 50 lbs! It has been a battle of discipline, but soooo worth it. After getting bloodwork done last week, Dr. says I'm not diabetic anymore and my blood pressure is normal! Also, I have stopped snoring, so I'm not using my CPAP regularly which has made me use less Ambien . Even with the pain, struggle, and stalls, I have to say it was ALL worth it. My journey is not over, and the next 25 lbs will be tough...but not impossible. Stay strong, stay focused, and stay positive!
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You can take something with lots of fiber to bulk it up...like metamucil or something like that but you may want to call the doctors office and see what they recommend. I have heard and read that it is pretty common while you are on a liquid diet. I am a week out and while it's not constant it has been watery and is getting better the more soups and things that I eat.
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I was banded on Monday 8/16, I was instructed to maintain a clear liquid diet for 1 week. I don't think that I can do it. I'm not hungry and nor do I have an appetite, but I can't sit another day and drink this stuff for 2.5 hours 3 times a day. I'm thinking of moving on to full liquids (yogurt only) to get my protien in. I honestly don't think it should be a problem because some surgeons only require a liquid diet, they don't say "clear". Further more, all day yesterday, I drank 1 oz every 5 to 10 mins rather than every 15 mins just to cut down the time. I think the only way I'll get my protien in is to mix it in my yogurt. Let me know what you think.
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I think a lot of it depends on your situation. Some people go back to work after 3 or 4 days. I had a hiatal hernia repair at the same time and a lot of gas pain in my sternum. I went back to work after a week and a half and by two weeks I felt normal again with no problems. But by the 4th day most of the pain had subsided. Ice packs and heating pads were wonderful
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Has anyone had terrible heartburn. Mine is so bad. I was sleeved on April 6 and I would say for the last week it's just killing me
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Got my surgery date set
New Jersey Rambo replied to Bmo094's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
good luck everybody! I am 3 1/2 month out and it was the best thing I ever did! I wish I would have done this years ago!! -
I have noticed my period is much worse since I have had the sleeve surgery. Not sure if it is the estrogen released by the fat loss? Or it could be I always used to take motrin all the time (several times a day) because my knees hurt and now that I have lost some weight my knees are not hurting anymore? Anyway....I have noticed I can just take one tylenol (and I used to take at least two). Does a smaller stomach absorb it quicker or something???? I was told not to take ibuprophen but am going to ask at my 3 month apt. because I see others posting it is ok after it has healed.
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Sleeved On April 24Th
juliette669 replied to juliette669's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Yesterday was very difficult for me. I think I experienced dumping syndrome and ending up passing out because my blood pressure dropped. I was taken to the ER, they started me in an IV, and my blood pressure came back up. They did a CT scan and there were no problems but I still had blood in my stool(sorry for the gross topic). The ER doctor said it was normal after the sleeve, but I'm not sure if this is true. I did not eat anything that could have caused this, only a sugar free pudding, crystal light, and Protein that comes in the 3 oz vials. It was awful and I hope it never happens again. Thank you all for your responses and support.
