Post op march sleevers

[sarak 1]

Hi everyone. I was sleeved 3/4' date=' went home the next day. No real issues besides the normal gas issues until today. Went to get my staples and drain taken out. Had a bit of trouble with the drain, when they went to pull it out it ripped the incision open more. Didn't feel to good. They ended up having to stitch it up. From the start of my preop diet I'm down 42 lbs. 20 since surgery. And none of my clothes fit anymore but I guess that's a good problem to have ;0)[/quote']

Sorry to hear about your drain! I get mine about tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you when he pulls it out. Congrats on your weight loss ????

[Amanda626 153]

Sleeved the 8th and all is good here!

[JeffNNJ 111]

Most people are counting their weight loss from the beginning if their sleeve journey starting usually with their pre pre op diet. For example. I was sleeved march 1 but I started my low fat low carb diet about 1 month before and then did the liquid diet 2 weeks before surgery. On surgery day I was down 20 lbs and now another 15.

Surgeon didn't put me on a pre op diet so you only imagine what horrors I inflicted upon myself the final two weeks, I measure my weight starting right before surgery.

[pgarey 6]

Are you sleeping all night long cause I am only cat napping?

[Zhana! 6]

Lost 18lbs since my surgery day (3/4) I am so excited. Ahhhhhh. Just proves to me that I'm getting closer to the light at the end of the tunnel!

[Zhana! 6]

Are you sleeping all night long cause I am only cat napping?

Cat naps are normal! I experienced that. What helped me while I slept was complete darkness and I put a thin pillow over my stomach so I can roll over w minimal pain. When you laugh and cough use the pillow. Just apply little pressure. It works like a charm. Good luck.

[girlinthrmirrorme 26]

Lost 18lbs since my surgery day (3/4) I am so excited. Ahhhhhh. Just proves to me that I'm getting closer to the light at the end of the tunnel!

Great job!!!! I have only lost 8 pounds since my day (3/6). I need to stay off that darn scale!!! I weigh myself 2-3 times a day. I'm going to put it in my husbands work can do I can't use it. I'm following the rules to a T.

[MissFae 19]

I am counting from the first day of my preop diet 2/18. I was sleeved on 3/6. I'm a down a total of 22 pounds. I love this thread!!!!!!! It has helped get me through the last couple of days. Thanks for sharing everyone that has.

That is almost EXACTLY my situation! I count from my first day of Pre-op, Feb 19th. I was sleeved on 3/5 and am down a total of 21 pounds. LOL!

[Zhana! 6]

Great job!!!! I have only lost 8 pounds since my day (3/6). I need to stay off that darn scale!!! I weigh myself 2-3 times a day. I'm going to put it in my husbands work can do I can't use it. I'm following the rules to a T.

Stay off the scale!, and increase activity. Try walking around the block. If you feel like you don't have the energy. Try crystal light energy in the powdered form. It give you a natural like boost. You'll get there! Good luck to you!

[amytug 996]

Soon2bmzthin, you still reading? Please tell me how you're doing? I'm sorry we never got to go to Walmart, I was just so tired and Pam had a Migraine.

I was sleeved march 2nd and my biggest problem is the acid. I just can't get it under control.

I've had a couple crying spells, which is hormones and life both. I have 6 young children to care for and some days I wonder what the heck I was thinking, doing this when they still need mama so much. When I wake in the morning I feel so weak and I really have no choice bit to get them ready for school am get the little 2 fed and diapers changed. Sigh. Thank goodness for glucose tablets.

I'm actually drinking "regular" drinks instead of low cal, drs orders. Fine with me, I HAVE to have energy. As long as I have a little Protein in my day, it seems to be working for me.

This is just plain hard!? Did any of you feel as if it would be easier than this? I'm not craving specific foods, I just feel like I need substance in my tiny tummy. My stomach hurts near constant from what I'm going to call hunger. Not head hunger, bonefied HINGER. maybe it's acid bit it feels like hunger and I feel like I'm starving.

[LaKimmie 30]

Two new issues: my hands are FREEEEEZING!!!! I'm usually hot and now I'm COLD! Wasn't expecting that! And (maybe TMI) watery diarrhea....ugh!!!

But otherwise doing great!

[Soon2Bmzthin 27]

Soon2bmzthin' date=' you still reading? Please tell me how you're doing? I'm sorry we never got to go to Walmart, I was just so tired and Pam had a Migraine.

I was sleeved march 2nd and my biggest problem is the acid. I just can't get it under control.

I've had a couple crying spells, which is hormones and life both. I have 6 young children to care for and some days I wonder what the heck I was thinking, doing this when they still need mama so much. When I wake in the morning I feel so weak and I really have no choice bit to get them ready for school am get the little 2 fed and diapers changed. Sigh. Thank goodness for glucose tablets.

I'm actually drinking "regular" drinks instead of low cal, drs orders. Fine with me, I HAVE to have energy. As long as I have a little Protein in my day, it seems to be working for me.

This is just plain hard!? Did any of you feel as if it would be easier than this? I'm not craving specific foods, I just feel like I need substance in my tiny tummy. My stomach hurts near constant from what I'm going to call hunger. Not head hunger, bonefied HINGER. maybe it's acid bit it feels like hunger and I feel like I'm starving.[/quote']

Hey Amy, its ok I knocked early out and had to leave the next morning at 6am.

I also have had a few crying episodes and also have thought maybe I should not have done this with my son being so small.

When I got back home all he wanted was mommy to bathe, feed, carry him. So its been hard.

[lalaprincess 0]

I have been sipping the Isopure drinks. 20 oz =40 grams of Protein. And having crushed ice all day. I love Water and am having a hard time not gulping so the ice has been my saving grace.

Had some Unjury chicken Soup yesterday. Will have some more tomorrow. Going to shoot for 60 grams of protein tomorrow. I am on thin liquids for 3 weeks so I'm sure it will get boring but that will be a small price to pay for a healthy weight and all the health rewards that go with it!

Keep up the great work and speedy recovery to you! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Hi netwat, my problem is also not being able to jungle water down. I love water. I guess we will need to adapt. I decided to mix my own shake. Tasted much better than anything ready. Congrats and good luck.

[bringiton 68]

I was sleeved March 6th and since that day I have lost 20 lbs. crazy! I am focusing more on my Fluid intake than Protein. Yesterday's attempt at a shake made my sleeve twist and turn. Today is my surgeons appointment for a check up. We'll see what he says. I'm still having pain directly behind my belly button - searing, burning, almost tearing pain. Totally confused as to what it is. I am so ready to feel better!!!!!!!!!

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[ItsmeTae 2]

YES!!!!!! I found a new Protein Powder that I may be able to tolerate......Its called nectar and I found at The Vitamin Shoppe and it comes in about 10 flavors.