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Post op may 18th, I feel like I’m right there with everyone! Pain on left side feels like my stomach is hanging down and pulling. Last couple of days have been more intense pain but not horrible. Tomorrow makes officially one week since surgery. Clear liq diet sucks but I can see a difference already so it’s keeping me motivated. First pre op poop is heaven! Lol good luck everyone!
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I hit Onederland without realising it a couple of weeks ago. 196 pounds and counting. Being metric, I had my own metric milestone a while back getting under 100kg for the first time in a good 20 years - now I'm well below and into the 80s, with 14kg to go until goal. Which sounds crazy to my ears, yet here I am. Super happy to reach this point in the journey. One more BMI number down and I'll finally be out of the obese category and into just "overweight".
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I am week 2 of phase 3, I have had a turkey sausage patty, I didn’t purée it but rather chewed it into nothingness….I have only eaten 2 in the past 2 days but now I am worried….also had imitation crab meat and chewed and chewed it as well…I have felt fine after eating both but now I am thinking maybe I am rushing too much, read something about blockages….thoughts?? I’m going to go back to tuna and canned chicken instead, i can blend those easily and tolerate the taste.
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I lost my Bum to a gastric doctor 😁
Arabesque replied to GlennL's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Yeah, mine ended up halfway down the back of my thighs. Three years on & still not back though it is a little better shaped thanks to the slight redistribution/resettling of my remaining fat in my second year. If you are also experiencing bony ass syndrome, I can reassure you it does get a lot better eventually. -
2.5 week post op VSG— first before and after picture
leslieloses replied to leslieloses's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Coming out of surgery i was in a lot of pain. Most of my pain was gas and it mainly hurt in my chest/right side/shoulders. I still got up and walked laps and over the next few days i was feeling lots better. When I got home the heating pad helped sooooo much. Any time i spent in bed i alternated the heating pad from my back to my belly. Again, my pain was pretty severe, but just think… you’re having not 1 but 3 major surgeries! take your pain meds and walk as much as tolerated. I kept gas-x on hand for the first week. Some of the gas wasn’t gas that comes out through “passing” it. And my stomach was bloated for the first week/week and a half. after the first week, you will be so relieved to feel “normal-ish”. Prayers and good thoughts coming to you!!! -
May Surgery Buddies
Lee anne replied to The Traveler's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I sip water with protein powder or liquid IV all day to get my 64 oz in. At meals I was told not to drink any 30 mins before during and 30 after to get your meal in. I mainly just sip all the time to get my protein and fluids in. During my clear liquid week I did not really have meals. I had broth I would sip on. I am on full liquids now. I make a smoothie for breakfast. I had some oatmeal that was mainly water but creamy. I bought it from Proti Diet on Amazon. A packet is 7 carbs and 15 protein. I put a tablespoon of unsweetened apple sauce in it. I did that for late lunch. I am just sipping. -
May Surgery Buddies
Dschmitty replied to The Traveler's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello Everyone, I’m 5 days post op and I’m doing 4 oz of full liquids plus meals. At my doctors appointment today my doctor asked me if I met my protein and liquid goals. Which confuses me because in Class 3 they were saying to make sure for the first week that you make sure to get the liquids in so you don’t get dehydrated. So in my mind for the first week decided to play it safe and follow the page they gave me at the hospital for meals and liquids. I would rather be safe then sorry I guess. -
2.5 week post op VSG— first before and after picture
Raw188 replied to leslieloses's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Good job! I see a big difference. Mine is tomorrow. Sleeve, hernia and gallbladder too. What were your issues the first week coming out of that? Major pain? Walking? Gas? -
I have surgery tomorrow. Two week liquid was rough at first, but got easier as I went along. I did track mine with Baritastic, but I didn't really need to. My diet was 20oz skim milk, 3x day. Same each day, didn't really need to track. Just did it to keep in the habit. Keep strong. You can do it.
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All set for surgery tomorrow morning. Liver shrinking diet got easier as the two weeks went on. Sleeve, hernia repair, and gall bladder removal. Yay!
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Enjoy the journey! It’s not a race! One week out from post-op, two weeks of liquids to go. Today’s flavortown sensation is whey Protein isolate mango orange from costco. I feel like I’m on a tropical island living the good life. It has 20 grams of protein and such a lovely tangy flavor. Mmm! Mmm! I need a tiny umbrella for that tiny sipping cup. My blood sugar numbers are so good. They haven’t been like this since 2019! I put a call into my primary doctor asking about adjusting my meds. I’m on metformin, glipicide, and sitogliptin for my diabetes. Saturday night, after I took evening meds I felt dizzy so I took a glucose reading and it was 87. I usually don’t take a bedtime reading but this seemed low. So, the next day I decided to self-adjust the meds and keep track of my readings. I took the am metformin but not the sit or glip and tested my blood glucose in the evening. It was 97 so I decided not to take the pm metformin. This morning my reading was 101. Great! I was hoping that this surgery would help kick diabetes into remission and I’m delighted that my blood glucose readings are this good this soon.
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I agree. one more week. I can do pureed food. Thinking of the first thing I want to try. What will you try first? I thought scrambled eggs just by taking it slow. I really want steak or a port chop
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Today is day one of my 2 week liquid diet. Just checking in to see how everyone is doing on their liquid diet if you are on it? Are you using a Tracker to keep yourself accountable? If so which one? I am using Myfitnesspal, feel free to add me if you are using it as well pkweltz is my user name. We got this!!!
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One week to go! This 2 week liquid diet is killing me! Just thinking about the end goal though 😎
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June 2022 surgery buddies
karmaleeta replied to Jessica1024's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgery date is June 2, and I’m on day 5 of the liver shrink diet. I kind of want to die, but I’ve lost 11 lbs! Can’t want for next week so I can stop eating plain oatmeal! -
Insight/thoughts for someone considering sleeve surgery
redhead_che replied to Veebear's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Sleeve recovery was easier for me. I was off 3 weeks only because I didn’t have confidence in my ability to meet my Fluid intake goals at a fast paced hospital job until week 4 started. For the bypass, I’m off 3 weeks because it’s needed. I’m still in pain. Bending hurts. Bowels aren’t regular yet. Fluid intake isn’t met yet. It definitely hurts worse and is taking way more of my energy. Weight loss so far is faster with my bypass. But I am currently in the famous week 3 stall. -25 since 5/6 🤷🏼♀️ But I did lose -110lbs with my sleeve so it can be done before GERD and regain. Keep up the research, I hope it helps you ❤️ -
2.5 week post op VSG— first before and after picture
Happy Stylist replied to leslieloses's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Great job. You Are doing better then me. I'm almost 4 weeks out and I've lost only 15 lbs. I've been at a stall for almost 2 weeks. -
2.5 week post op VSG— first before and after picture
leslieloses posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
5’3 25 y/o F SW:284 CW: 255.0 I don’t see a major difference, but i feel better and have more energy. I don’t feel hungry but still try to get 3 “meals” a day. Just wanted to see who is close to the same surgery date as me and how you guys are feeling ❤️ **yesterdays pic is on the left. right pic is day before surgery! ***just wanted to note I had gastric sleeve surgery, hiatal hernia repair, and gallbladder removal. my first week was extremely rough, but I seem to feel better every day. -
6 weeks out - I'm very worried - could I stretch my sleeve with this amount of food??
bestdecisionmade replied to bestdecisionmade's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Wowzers! So it might be true then; taller sleevers simply have taller sleeves. Thanks for the post Kelly 😍- it's given good insight Despite my ability to eat more food, I'm averaging 4.8lbs loss each week. I'm well chuffed with that! -
February 2022 Surgery Buddies
Living_My_Best_Life replied to MeganMyers's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Everyone, I had the gastric sleeve surgery on February 1, and tomorrow will mark 16 weeks since my surgery. I'm doing pretty well (65.3 pounds down since start of pre-op two week diet, and 48 pounds down since the surgery), but I've definitely noticed that my weight loss is slowing down. I'm a little worried that I'm starting to snack more often (I'm loving sugar free chocolate pudding make with skim milk), and I need to focus on not resuming the snacking habit and sticking to my five small meals per day. I think I'm also starting to slack a bit on my protein intake - I'm averaging only 56 grams of protein a day for the past two weeks since I had a work trip out of town and struggled to get enough protein while traveling. I also need to work on maintaining my fluid intake. I guess I'm revealing this here to reinforce that I need to be accountable to my goals. I hope everyone is doing well! -
Insight/thoughts for someone considering sleeve surgery
Veebear replied to Veebear's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@LookingForward22 Thank you! This is super helpful. Agreed you should be 100% comfortable with who is doing the surgery. If I move forward. My husband is super supportive and I'm hoping he hops on board if I make this decision and truthfully, he's really good about asking questions and observing where sometimes I am not... Not for lack of care, but sometimes I miss important things where he catches them haha. I think that'll be helpful when it comes to really digging into who we I'll be seeing and talking with. Happy to hear you are comfortable now with the new option and all the best! @The Greater Fool Thanks! this is very helpful. I read a bit on how some have been able to prove skin reconstruction can be proved as health required with some insurance but hadn't found too much on the more in-depth what insurances/proving other than back and rash issues. I read the tummy-tucks were more likely covered due to the back issues but not as much on other areas. Appreciate the additional info on this. @redhead_che Truthfully, I haven't looked into bypass too much but know someone going for sleeve and also read/head it was a shorter recovery, but as I said, I haven't looked/confirmed this yet since I'm still more in research mode haha. I appreciate the mention, though. I definitely am open to other options to move forward with a healthier lifestyle. Since you have had both, do you happen to have any feedback on recovery, and do you find now that bypass has been more effective in weight loss than the sleeve now? @LilaNicole20 In addition to my post above, definitely interested in your experience with bypass too with any recovery and after feelings. Will look into videos and posts with experiences as well to help educate myself on both. I currently only have a referral in somewhere as of late last week so waiting to schedule something and talk to a dr about options too but I want to kinda soak up info so I can prepare some questions when I can meet with someone. Thanks everyone!! ❤️ -
Dr Sanborn - Chattanooga TN
PB&J replied to Weightloss55's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I'm sure that you've been contacted by now, but I finished my checklist last week and I was scheduled today. I'll have RNY July 21st with Dr. Cronk. I could have had it as early as June 30th, but I wanted to wait until after vacation. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app -
PreOp Diet Struggles
fourmonthspreop replied to Darcell76's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did 2 week pre op liquid with lean proteins and 2 week all loquid post op. It's HARD, it's DEPRESSING, it SUCKS but it's worth it! Slip ups are OK, just get back on track and give yourself enough time to eat/drinkc to your doctors orders before surgery. Personally, sugar free Gatorade, sugar free jello (particularly strawberry), sugar free jolly ranchers, sugar free menthol drops, and sugar free popsicles got me through the worst of it. Blending your shakes with ice too is yummy, makes it taste more like a milkshake rather than a sad thick milk Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Well, as the title says I'm about 21 months out and now starting to gain. I got down to 143 (my goal was 130, but I was comfortable in the 140s). I'm now back up to 155. Over the past year, I've also developed a bruising issue and have multiple bruises on my arms and legs, mostly on the left side; random but moderate/severe aches & pains; brain fog; severe fatigue, and other idiopathic symptoms. I have a physical scheduled for mid-June, but I'm wondering if any of these things are common after surgery. As for my weight gain, nothing has really changed. I still eat very clean, limit myself to two low-sugar/low-calorie alcoholic beverages a week, and really try to take care of myself. With the aches, pains & fatigue, I'm finding it difficult to keep up with working out, but to be honest, I probably wasn't working out as much as I should be anyway. Mostly walking & biking. I'm also at the age where hormones are likely changing (I'll be 50 in two months). Any idea what might be going on or how to restart the weight loss? Thanks.
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I have a three week liquid diet that starts 6/1. It is called a liquid diet, but I am able to have no starchy veggies as well. I've talked to friends that have used the same surgeon and had the same diet and they all admit to having lean chicken once or twice a week during pre-op. Unless you are out eating fast, fried foods for cheat meals, you should be fine.
