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Hi everyone. I just got sleeved Monday and I am discouraged. I know I am only two days out but I got on the scale to start my journal for after surgery and I gained 4.5 lbs in one day on nothing but fluids! I sure could never lose that fast! Then other problem is I feel hungry. Is that "normal" amd did anyone else have that and get down (grieve over the loss of food)? I knew this was coming. I did well ( didn't feel hunger) and lost 21 lbs before surgery, which was hard due to Mr Ghrelin hanging out in the stomach. I think now he has taken up permanent residence in the 15% that is left and he is on a rampage. At home I am now allowed Protein Shakes, yogurt, and pureed fruit, along with liquids from before. But head and sleeve hunger is there. I :( Would appreciate any of your help. Thanks, Monty

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The weight gain from the IV fluids is normal, anywhere from 3 to 7 lbs. The good news is it comes off very quickly as long as you keep your fluids up. You'll be pleasantly surprised when you step on the scale one week out. Hang in there:)

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Hi everyone. I just got sleeved Monday and I am discouraged. I know I am only two days out but I got on the scale to start my journal for after surgery and I gained 4.5 lbs in one day on nothing but fluids! I sure could never lose that fast! Then other problem is I feel hungry. Is that "normal" amd did anyone else have that and get down (grieve over the loss of food)? I knew this was coming. I did well ( didn't feel hunger) and lost 21 lbs before surgery, which was hard due to Mr Ghrelin hanging out in the stomach. I think now he has taken up permanent residence in the 15% that is left and he is on a rampage. At home I am now allowed Protein shakes, yogurt, and pureed fruit, along with liquids from before. But head and sleeve hunger is there. I :( Would appreciate any of your help. Thanks, Monty

I was also sleeved on Monday. I gained 15 lbs on the fluids. I have not been on the scale since that first day home. I am feeling nauseated sometimes. I only dare to drink Water. Only drank about 8 oz yesterday. Trying for a lot more today.

Laura

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Both the weight gain and the hunger are normal. Like the other said, the extra weight will come off quickly and once your new stomach heals a bit the hunger will disappear. I'm only 16 days post-op, and for me it took 2 full weeks for my hunger to go away.

Hang in there and be encouraged. Things will come together in time.

All the best,

Niki

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Hey, Laura....if you'd like, please come join us on the October 2011 sleevers board....we'd love to have you in our family! http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/forum/108-october-2011-sleevers/

I was also sleeved on Monday. I gained 15 lbs on the fluids. I have not been on the scale since that first day home. I am feeling nauseated sometimes. I only dare to drink Water. Only drank about 8 oz yesterday. Trying for a lot more today.

Laura

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K, Monty, you know I can't give advice, because I haven't had my surgery left, but I am cracking up over the ghrelin taking up permanent residence and going on a rampage comment....that was hilarious!!

Hi everyone. I just got sleeved Monday and I am discouraged. I know I am only two days out but I got on the scale to start my journal for after surgery and I gained 4.5 lbs in one day on nothing but fluids! I sure could never lose that fast! Then other problem is I feel hungry. Is that "normal" amd did anyone else have that and get down (grieve over the loss of food)? I knew this was coming. I did well ( didn't feel hunger) and lost 21 lbs before surgery, which was hard due to Mr Ghrelin hanging out in the stomach. I think now he has taken up permanent residence in the 15% that is left and he is on a rampage. At home I am now allowed Protein shakes, yogurt, and pureed fruit, along with liquids from before. But head and sleeve hunger is there. I :( Would appreciate any of your help. Thanks, Monty

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Both the weight gain and the hunger are normal. Like the other said, the extra weight will come off quickly and once your new stomach heals a bit the hunger will disappear. I'm only 16 days post-op, and for me it took 2 full weeks for my hunger to go away.

Hang in there and be encouraged. Things will come together in time.

All the best,

Niki

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I also was sleeved on Monday. I haven't weighed yet because I can't find the scales (and am now glad of that).

I feel the 'altered state' of my gut and can't yet call it hunger. Good luck Monty - I will try the the pureed fruit and yoghurt as a meal. Probably not enough Protein in that though ... is there?

Hi everyone. I just got sleeved Monday and I am discouraged. I know I am only two days out but I got on the scale to start my journal for after surgery and I gained 4.5 lbs in one day on nothing but fluids! I sure could never lose that fast! Then other problem is I feel hungry. Is that "normal" amd did anyone else have that and get down (grieve over the loss of food)? I knew this was coming. I did well ( didn't feel hunger) and lost 21 lbs before surgery, which was hard due to Mr Ghrelin hanging out in the stomach. I think now he has taken up permanent residence in the 15% that is left and he is on a rampage. At home I am now allowed Protein shakes, yogurt, and pureed fruit, along with liquids from before. But head and sleeve hunger is there. I :( Would appreciate any of your help. Thanks, Monty

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Congratulations! You need to get some Protein powder or shakes to boost your Protein. Apparently you need to hang around 70-75, because it speeds up your metabolism and helps you lose faster.

I also made some homemade chicken broth (receipe on this site) and my new tummy really liked it. Canned and carton tasted too salty to me. Hope this helps. Monty

I also was sleeved on Monday. I haven't weighed yet because I can't find the scales (and am now glad of that).

I feel the 'altered state' of my gut and can't yet call it hunger. Good luck Monty - I will try the the pureed fruit and yoghurt as a meal. Probably not enough protein in that though ... is there?

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Congratulations! You need to get some Protein powder or shakes to boost your Protein. Apparently you need to hang around 70-75, because it speeds up your metabolism and helps you lose faster.

I also made some homemade chicken broth (receipe on this site) and my new tummy really liked it. Canned and carton tasted too salty to me. Hope this helps. Monty

Thanks Monty!

How are you doing? Feeling better? I think as I get better at keeping my sugar levels up, it helps my mood also.

Are you still as down as before?

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Thanks for asking. Haven't been here in awhile. I am still down as the shakes are becoming tiresome already. You were sleeved on the same day as I recall. What is your diet right now? Am I misreading your ticker or have you already lost 17 lbs? When is your next Dr. visit and when do you move on to the next stage. What will you be allowed to have? Just curious if the Drs. in Austraila do it the same. It's nice to have someone :) to chat with that is in the same boat and about the same time. Monty

Thanks Monty!

How are you doing? Feeling better? I think as I get better at keeping my sugar levels up, it helps my mood also.

Are you still as down as before?

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Yes.. we were sleeved on the same day.

I think the reason for the 17lb was that I was allowed nil by mouth days 1 and 2, then ice only day 3 clear liquid day 4 and vitamised Soup day 5. Now, if I can vitamise it enough that I can get it through a straw, it's mine! For me it is beef, lamb, chicken, mash potatoes etc etc unless I feel that I haven't had enough Protein.Then I will have a shake. My next Dr visit is 24th Oct. Up until then I plan to gradually take my foot off the pedal of the vitamiser but I am sure the stuff I am eating still wont be recognisable except by smell.

I next plan to weigh in next Mon (Sun afternoon your time) will post it then - I am hoping for another 5-6 lb (2-3kg).

I am eating a tiny amount of food though - perhaps 2-3 oz at a time. Some yoghurt in between also.

Good luck- let me know how you're going please.

Patto

Thanks for asking. Haven't been here in awhile. I am still down as the shakes are becoming tiresome already. You were sleeved on the same day as I recall. What is your diet right now? Am I misreading your ticker or have you already lost 17 lbs? When is your next Dr. visit and when do you move on to the next stage. What will you be allowed to have? Just curious if the Drs. in Austraila do it the same. It's nice to have someone :) to chat with that is in the same boat and about the same time. Monty

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My next Dr appmt is 10-20. I like your diet better :D I am not doing so well on my exercise. Just can't seem to get that off the ground. I did a walking tape for 10 min yesterday and bought a pedometer and have started counting steps. There is a great site called MY FITNESSBUDDY.COM that helps me keep track of myprotein, fluids etc. I fill that in and track my progress. I am still dealing with hunger and except for the incisions would wonder if they even did it. If you are eating 2-3oz at a time you must have to eat more frequently that 3-4 times a day. Maybe that is the key.Please keep me posted how you are doing and I will do the same. Thanks for your response. I look forward to connecting with others in the same boat on here :)

Yes.. we were sleeved on the same day.

I think the reason for the 17lb was that I was allowed nil by mouth days 1 and 2, then ice only day 3 clear liquid day 4 and vitamised Soup day 5. Now, if I can vitamise it enough that I can get it through a straw, it's mine! For me it is beef, lamb, chicken, mash potatoes etc etc unless I feel that I haven't had enough Protein.Then I will have a shake. My next Dr visit is 24th Oct. Up until then I plan to gradually take my foot off the pedal of the vitamiser but I am sure the stuff I am eating still wont be recognisable except by smell.

I next plan to weigh in next Mon (Sun afternoon your time) will post it then - I am hoping for another 5-6 lb (2-3kg).

I am eating a tiny amount of food though - perhaps 2-3 oz at a time. Some yoghurt in between also.

Good luck- let me know how you're going please.

Patto

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I NEVER lost my hunger sensation. I still feel hungry and guess I always will. I find that it is ALOT more managable now tho. I can wait to eat and it is not that "FEED ME NOW" type hunger I use to get pre-sleeve. I wish I didn't get hungry, but I do and I deal with it.

I also gained 14lbs during surgery, but it came right off in a couple days. Yours will too!

Kelly :)

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