Surgery was August 20th

[debrooks66 41]

In the post op stage! I have to confess I questioned my decision doing this. It is not the easiest thing to do BUT today day 3 of post surgery I feel pretty good. I've lost 15 lbs since my pre-op appt a week ago! This is not easy to do so don't go into this thinking it is a cake walk. Think positive thoughts and walk a lot and that will help with the pain. I'm already doing fantasy shopping in my head! Life is good!

[heatonsgal 30]

Congrats on the 15! And on the feeling better today!

I am just beginning the journey. Hoping to schedule surgery for January.

Wishing you the best!

Kel

[Spoiled1 15]

August 20th surgery date. I had my gall bladder taken out at the same time and I can honestly say this was by far harder then child birth! The pain I felt was unbearable. I cried and cried I even said why did I do this to myself? But I'm feeling a little better today still in pain but not as bad just cant get comfortable enough to sleep well. Best of luck to you all I know we will all do well

[MandaPanda 173]

August 20th surgery date. I had my gall bladder taken out at the same time and I can honestly say this was by far harder then child birth! The pain I felt was unbearable. I cried and cried I even said why did I do this to myself? But I'm feeling a little better today still in pain but not as bad just cant get comfortable enough to sleep well. Best of luck to you all I know we will all do well

As someone who had their gallbladder and sleeve done at the same time, I will tell you it gets better every day. At 2 and a half weeks I felt completely normal like I didn't have surgery. I was a complete mess the first week. I am now 3 and a half weeks and down 21 pounds, very happy!! Stay positive!

[Riomama 3]

In the post op stage! I have to confess I questioned my decision doing this. It is not the easiest thing to do BUT today day 3 of post surgery I feel pretty good. I've lost 15 lbs since my pre-op appt a week ago! This is not easy to do so don't go into this thinking it is a cake walk. Think positive thoughts and walk a lot and that will help with the pain. I'm already doing fantasy shopping in my head! Life is good!

Hey I also had my surgery on the 20th, how are you tolerating the Protein? And do experience stomach spasms!

[Spoiled1 15]

No stomach spasms I'm using Atkins chocolate Protein Shakes and I have some Hawaiian.punch sugar free packets ... King of slow drinking it I've only consumed about 36oz Water and 12gr Protein today

[Spoiled1 15]

As someone who had their gallbladder and sleeve done at the same time, I will tell you it gets better every day. At 2 and a half weeks I felt completely normal like I didn't have surgery. I was a complete mess the first week. I am now 3 and a half weeks and down 21 pounds, very happy!! Stay positive!

[Spoiled1 15]

Thanks for the words of encouragement : )

[debrooks66 41]

Down 17 lbs one week tomorrow since surgery! I am learning my "full" points. I am looking forward to the pureed foods stage. I am fortunate to be working from home and won't return to work till Wednesday. I have learned a lot through this process. What triggers my bad eating and where my priorities really where. This past week I completely shut down work. I'm one that typically would respond during my vacation this time it was for me. Now I will confess I did check email (only out of boredom - BUT - I did not respond to them! Huge step for me). My stress at work is my trigger. I gave myself an overall goal of November to change things. First, focus on me and my health, second, if the job doesn't work anymore time to make a change!

Life is good! I can honestly say that just the 17 lbs has made a difference in me! I can't wait to see what happens when I reach my ultimate goal of losing a total of 100 lbs!

[Oak Park Lorena 162]

Hey all. I'm on my 3rd post-op day as well. 2nd post-op day was pretty awful. I'm having a lot of difficulty getting much in. I've been sipping consistently all day, alternating between broth, Water and the Protein Shake. I tried drinking a big gulp all at once (like 2 oz.) of the Protein shake and immediately had a bout of diarrhea. It's frustrating, but it is what it is. My surgeon wanted me to transition to pureed foods already, but that's just too much, I think my stomach needs time to recover. It is weird to learn to sip, I have always been a gulper!

[lissette86 15]

Hey all. I'm on my 3rd post-op day as well. 2nd post-op day was pretty awful. I'm having a lot of difficulty getting much in. I've been sipping consistently all day' date=' alternating between broth, Water and the Protein shake. I tried drinking a big gulp all at once (like 2 oz.) of the Protein Shake and immediately had a bout of diarrhea. It's frustrating, but it is what it is. My surgeon wanted me to transition to pureed foods already, but that's just too much, I think my stomach needs time to recover. It is weird to learn to sip, I have always been a gulper![/quote']

Oak park Lorena- yes me too ! I was sleeved 8/16 and its so irritating to learn to sip. I'm about 10 days after still trying to get used to it - best of luck !

[vsginkc 117]

I was sleeved on Aug. 22 (day 4 post op today). I gotta tell you guys - I'm pretty miserable. I keep seeing people say they have no pain, they didn't need pain meds after getting home, etc. That is not my story. Although I'm getting in my Protein and fluids, I am SOOOOO sore. My incision sites hurt like crazy. Also, I feel hungry. Which is making me really cranky because my stomach won't tolerate anything. I hope this gets better. Today has been a rough day for me.

[nurseinSD 3]

I feel your pain, I was also on the 22nd and have not had a good day yet. Having a hard time getting Water in let alone Protein. I can't stand up straight and my belly really hurts. Hoping to turn a corner very soon.

[Peggy D 123]

I, too, had my VSG & gallbladder out on the 22nd. I'm told my gallbladder was HUGE & they had to cut it into three pieces to get it out! I have the video of my surgery & it took longer for them to free up & remove my gallbladder than it did to do the sleeve. Still, only the one of six incisions is a bit sore & I'm able to get by on just acetaminophen for pain.

The main issue I've been having for the last couple of days is "gurgling" gassy intestines & liquid stools (TMI, I know). But I know it will improve once I get to add Protein shakes on day 8.