Just wondering how my fellow Octo-sleevers are doing now that it's November. Please share accomplishments and any struggles, if any. I know I've had a few!

Anyone have an issue with constipation? Not sure if I am but haven't gone in 3-4 days now. Wondering if I should take some Colace or just wait it out?!?

My doc just told me today that at this point (sleeved 10-15), every 3-4 days is normal since we're taking in so little food.

My doc just told me today that at this point (sleeved 10-15)' date=' every 3-4 days is normal since we're taking in so little food.[/quote']

Ok ill wait thank you!!

Ok ill wait thank you!!

It still weirds me out though bc I've always been a "once a day, every day" kind of girl!!

It still weirds me out though bc I've always been a "once a day' date=' every day" kind of girl!![/quote']

Same here never wanted to go so bad lol

Anyone have an issue with constipation? Not sure if I am but haven't gone in 3-4 days now. Wondering if I should take some Colace or just wait it out?!?

I go about every other day.

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

Well' date=' just found out today that they're wanting me to go back in for an EGD because when I eat most things I get nauseous. They just want to check and make sure that the stomach size isn't too small. Yay more hospital! *rolls eyes*[/quote']

Total bummer!! I hope all goes well & they figure it out!

Sleeve date: Oct. 15. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

I had my surgery on October 17 in Basel Switzerland. Contrary to most people in this forum nobody asked me for a pre-op diet. So I went in with my highest weight ever and I lost 42 pounds in 4 weeks. There were a few days where the weight loss has stalled but now it's continuing. Surprisingly I was told that I can eat solid foods one week after surgery and just a few days ago I was told I can go to full fruits and uncooked vegetables as well. Clearly the different doctors have very different opinion of how to change the eating habits steering this recovery phase. I am not very comfortable eating solid food and if I just eat a little bit too much I get sick to the point where I will throw up or make myself throw up to get relief. Liquids and Puree foods are fine and I can eat them well. I struggle a bit drinking enough in between food and need to really remind myself to drink enough. I am happy with my decision to get a sleeve but there seems to be a long road ahead to "feel" normal again.

I drink a protein shake that I like. It is from a company called SPONSOR and the product is called WHEY. I live in Switzerland and maybe this can also be bought in other countries. There is no bad taste to it and there are several flavors.

Sleeved the same day, im down 14 lbs be proud girl of your 35lbs!

I'm new to this site and just had my surgery on 10/25. The nausea was horrible at first and I couldn't keep any liquids in, so I ended up staying in the hospital a bit longer. My Phase I was Clear Liquids for one week. Phase 2 was full liquids for one week. Now, I'm supposed to be doing Phase 3, which is pureed foods, but it's been challenging. Since surgery things that I perceive as sweet make me extremely nauseous, so I have been avoiding them- witht he exception of diluted Diet/Light juices. Yogurt and puddings (sugar-free, fat-free) still make me ill, as do the recommended eggs. So, I'm trying cottage cheese, fat-free vegetarian refried Beans, and applesauce. I'm a vegetarian but compromised with my surgeon and agreed to add fish/seafood until I am taking enough Protein in on my own.

So far I am down 35+ pounds since the day of surgery- according to my scale. I don't have another follow-up with my surgeon until the end of November, so I will have to wait to see what that scale says. It's a stressful thing not seeing the number go down though. I mean, with as little as I'm taking in but as much as I am doing, it just feels like I'm lagging behind others. {I'm not allowed to return to my exercise routine until after my one month follow-up, so all I'm doing is walking every day, as much as I can.} Does anyone else get frustrated?

The plus side is I'm feeling better every day. I'm off most of my medications save for Topamax and Omeprazole. The hunger isn't there, at all. I'm forcing myself to eat and drink because I know I have to, but the desire is gone- thank goodness!

I hope everyone else is doing well!

Almost 6 weeks post-op and feeling tired all the time. Can tolerate most foods, but I get a terrible lump in my chest when Im full. Hoping this will go away soon, its almost like a stuck hiccup that wont move.

Highest weight 237

Surgery weight 225

Current weight 198

Total lost 39lbs

Today marks my one month surgiversary! I had the sleeve done with Dr. Aceves in Mexicali on Oct. 13, 2012. Stats are below:)

Stats:

Day of surgery: 238.8 (5'3" tall)

One month post-op: 215.8 and loss of 5 1/4 inches ... Total of 23 lbs.

I'm not the fastest loser, but I haven't hit a stall yet and haven't started back at the gym yet. My goal is to start back this week. Regardless, I'm thrilled with the changes! I would post pics, but I'm not that ballsy yet...haha. Congrats to everyone!

Almost 6 weeks post-op and feeling tired all the time. Can tolerate most foods' date=' but I get a terrible lump in my chest when Im full. Hoping this will go away soon, its almost like a stuck hiccup that wont move.

Highest weight 237

Surgery weight 225

Current weight 198

Total lost 39lbs[/quote']

That is exactly how I feel. If I just overeat a little then the air is trapped and I feel very uncomfortable.

I'm just home from my PCP appointment. Today I'm at exactly 3 weeks post-op and my total weight loss (w/ clothes & shoes on) is 40lbs from surgery day. Good news, I think?

Bad news is I'm not getting enough Protein in. Nausea is still an issue so the doctor prescribed Zofran. Protein shakes make me ill so if anyone has any suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them! (Still in the puréed phase for one more week.)

I hope everyone is doing well!

I had the same problem and spent post op week 3 in the hospital. Less than 24 hours after I stopped eating/drinking anything dairy I was 100% no maybe 110% better. You may want to try that. I even tried eAting a ricotta bake last night and was nauseas all night. Sleevers often have lactose intolerance after surgery from what I hear. Good luck!

I had the same problem and spent post op week 3 in the hospital. Less than 24 hours after I stopped eating/drinking anything dairy I was 100% no maybe 110% better. You may want to try that. I even tried eAting a ricotta bake last night and was nauseas all night. Sleevers often have lactose intolerance after surgery from what I hear. Good luck!

I hope this is not true - I love my dairy. Is it temporary ?