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keep postponing to start my preop liquid diet.
liveaboard15 replied to Walktoseetheroad's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The length depends on your BMI. Some people can do 1 week. While others like myself needed 2 weeks. Worst thing that can happen is you get in that operating room and they open you up and end up closing you back up without doing anything because the liver was too big. I did 2 weeks. Yea its hard at first but after 3-4 days it gets easier. and as for coffee. While every surgeon is different. I was specifically told not to give up coffee during this time. that the pre op diet would be hard enough. I was free to drink coffee tho they said to use sugar free creamer. Also ask your bariatric team. While mine was liquid. They did say if i was struggling too much i could have 1 small meal a day of lean meats like chicken/fish 2-3oz and 2-3oz of certain veggies. (I did Sockeye salmon and asparagus) -
Hi I am always worried about weight gain after my surgery I am 4 months post op , and there's days that go by and I only eat very few calories but all from healthy foods and there is usually one day out of the week that I feel that I m like a little piggy , and I m scared to death to get on the scale the next day but it's CRAZY because instead of gaining any weight I actually usually loose more? Has anyone else been seeing this? Sent from my REVVL V+ 5G using BariatricPal mobile app -
keep postponing to start my preop liquid diet.
Crisscat replied to Walktoseetheroad's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My experience for myself was the first 3 days were a challenge but after about day four I was doing really good. By the time of my 2nd week I wasnt even hungry and just finished out the week. We'd all like to think it can be easy but its not when first starting out. Hang in there and you should be able to conquer it. I was a big Dt Coke drinker and I had to let that nemesis go. By the 2nd week I had no desire to drink Dt Coke. That made me happy -
keep postponing to start my preop liquid diet.
Walktoseetheroad posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am 10 days away from my surgery I am having difficulty sticking on my my fluid diet since I heard you can shrink your liver in one week. I keep postponing my start and enjoy stuff I wouldn't be able to eat after surgery. 😕 How are you guys doing or how you did it? P.S Being without coffee is the hardest, I could do coffee and water for 2 days straight. -
As I mentioned in my post this is what my surgeon follows not every surgeon follows this rule. She prefers her patients do the 2 week liquid diet for optimal results. I never said this is what all surgeons follow I clearly stated this is the route my surgeon requires. You are following your surgeons guidelines just as I followed mine!
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What is your current BMI? I got down close to my goal and stalled and then gained and it was the end of my weight loss. If you aren’t close to goal though it could just be a fluctuation. A three pound gain could be anything. Small fluctuations like that happen. For me when I eat carbs especially. It’s water weight and it goes away after a couple days without carbs. Are you still tracking what you eat? If you haven’t reached your bodies happy weight or accidentally put yourself into maintenance by increasing calories it is just a fluctuation. Time will tell.
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I will eat real food again right?
mizzkp replied to Kmack2015's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes you will eat again! I’m 9 weeks post op and I’m not cleared for a full diet but I still get to eat things that I enjoy and still fit my program. Just hang in there. Time moves so fast so take it one day at time. Once you start to loose the weight it will help motivate your brain to just keep going. -
I am a 69 y/o female that had VSG on 8/10/21. I am a slow loser, I have lost 51 pounds. I have gained 3 lbs back. Depressed also have eaten some high carb foods, but have gotten back on diet. Am retired not alot of physical activity. I do try to ride stationary bike. Any other people that are having similar problems? Would appreciate any advice on breaking stall.
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June 2022 surgery buddies
MeMaof2byz replied to Jessica1024's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm not happy about no caffeine either but I understand why. I'm worried about being around people while I am in pain, I do not do well with people helping me. My doctor said 2 weeks minimum but I am hoping less as I'd rather use my PTO for other things. lol😂 -
June 2022 surgery buddies
MeMaof2byz replied to Jessica1024's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was told 2 weeks minimum because I am having Laparoscopic RNY -
Soaking in a tub after sleeve surgery
SleeveToBypass2023 replied to Happy Stylist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My surgeon said no pool for 2 weeks, no hot tub or bath for 4 weeks. If your surgeon said to wait 2 weeks, I would wait the 2 weeks. You only have 4 days to go, but there's a reason they say to wait. I wouldn't chance it. -
Post-Surgery Infrared Sauna?
xtielynn replied to xtielynn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks, y’all! Very good point about the water! I’ll probably hold off until my 6 weeks post are up - just to be on the safe side. -
Okay day ONE of a TWO WEEK liquid diet… any tips on what broth actually taste good?
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Day 3 post op and protein shakes?
ShoppGirl replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Are you on full liquids? I was when I left the hospital as well but not everyone is. If your not it won’t kill you to miss your protein goal by a little bit for a couple of days. Some people struggle for weeks and they are ultimately okay. I wouldn’t advance the diet faster than my team suggests. -
Soaking in a tub after sleeve surgery
liveaboard15 replied to Happy Stylist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
my surgeons paperwork said specifically no submerging for 2 weeks minimum and at my two week follow up she checks my incisions and said i was clear to submerge in water. tho every surgeon is different. -
Day 3 post op and protein shakes?
liveaboard15 replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
i was on full liquids once i left the hospital so i started the protein shakes when i got home. It was hard at first. Found it was a bit easier to pour the shakes into those little 1 ounce cups and take shots like that lol I used Premier shakes and Boost Glucose control shakes during those 2 weeks after the hospital. -
Soaking in a tub after sleeve surgery
Happy Stylist replied to Happy Stylist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was just curious at what others did. Everyone has different rules. So I was wondering if anyone was told it was ok to bathe early then 2 weeks. But it's looking like my surgeon rule isn't as long as y'all's. -
Soaking in a tub after sleeve surgery
lizonaplane replied to Happy Stylist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was told I think 4 weeks for bathing or pools. They want to make sure your incisions are fully healed. Why don't you call your surgery center to confirm? -
Soaking in a tub after sleeve surgery
Happy Stylist replied to Happy Stylist's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Oh wow. My book says 2 week for tub and pool. I was just hoping to cheat on a few day lol. I'm not sure I could go a month. 😳 -
scared...what will happen when I'm an old lady??
lizonaplane replied to traceymmm's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
This will definitely have to change. I would highly recommend that you work on changing this (start eating three meals a day and drinking regularly) as soon as possible, so it's a habit BEFORE you have surgery. After surgery, you will have a lot to focus on, and trying to change bad habits is hard. -
scared...what will happen when I'm an old lady??
ShoppGirl replied to traceymmm's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Seriously you gave me such a chuckle because that is exactly the kind of thing I worry about. Pre WLS I was a Coke Zero fiend. I drank like a 12 pack a day (so yes you can live without water I’m proof). Anyways, as I left from visiting my grandma in her nursing home each week I would begin to wonder about things like how will I get my Coke Zero and my snacks since I do not have kids. I was glad when Walmart delivery started in my area because a lot of times Amazon is out of Coke Zero and I will be counting on those services someday to get my stuff. PS you don’t have to continue on protein shakes but some of us choose to stay on one a day even after it’s required but don’t worry Amazon delivers these as well 🤣 -
Ok, so here's some SUPER flattering pics lol
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I'm not super familiar with sleeve surgeries but I suspect the larger incision is where the surgeon pulled the discarded part of the stomach out, resulting in pressure and manipulating the tissues around it. I bet that's why it's more painful than the others. I suspect this time next week you will feel so much better. Happy healing! 🤗 -
The lovely 3rd week stall
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to liveaboard15's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Ha! Did you actually think you could hide from the infamous three week stall? 😂 -
scared...what will happen when I'm an old lady??
I♡BypassedMyPhatAss♡ replied to traceymmm's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My bariatric center recommends three meals per day and one or two snacks if needed, and strongly suggest that we do not graze between meals and or snacks. The early days and weeks post op are the only time we have to sip constantly, due to swelling in our stomachs/pouches it just can't accept more than an ounce or two at a time. One of the reasons weight loss surgery is so liberating is because (once fully healed and eating solids) we establish a normal routine with food, the only difference is we eat less than non-wls folks. The whole idea is for life to normalize and not be a slave to food any longer. Best wishes! -
Lee anne, I had the same issue. It was not done right the 1st time. I am 1 week post re-sleeve. So far it has been a hugely different experience. I was up, moving and home in less than 24 hours! The 1st time I was in the hospital 3 days vomiting blood and very nauseous. I feel great now! I understand that since my stomach was not as large this time, my weight loss may be slower or less but so far I am down 6lbs in 1 week. I'll take that!
