Name some of the most difficult things you experienced after vsg surgery

[LIL RED 62]

I know this is off the subject but what website do you buy your IV supplies?

[LIL RED 62]

Bak2barb 78 what website do you buy your IV supplies.

[back2barb78 890]

Bak2barb 78 what website do you buy your IV supplies.

www.dealmed.com

Let me say that I don't suggest anyone do this for yourself if you don't know what you're doing and are not a medical professional. I'm in NO way giving medical advice. This site is a medical supply site that anyone can purchase supplies from.

[Indigo1991 1,612]

Thanks, was curious if you found other benefits to super hydration like better skin quality etc. Agree re diet, especially in the early days. Whilst I have had to work hard to keep on top of avoiding Constipation, I'm glad I never got hit with diarrhoea or vomiting!

[back2barb78 890]

Thanks, was curious if you found other benefits to super hydration like better skin quality etc. Agree re diet, especially in the early days. Whilst I have had to work hard to keep on top of avoiding Constipation, I'm glad I never got hit with diarrhoea or vomiting!

Yeah I haven't found any other benefit than feeling much better once I have a liter, just like when you feel better when they hydrate you when you're sick. I just work excessive hours in a work week which has in the past left me super dehydrated and in the emergency room. It is next to impossible to be at work 12+ hours a day 4-6 days a week and get enough fluids in- even moreso now. If I work 4 days in a row, inevitably I'm going to be dehydrated by the end. So to balance things out, I do that. If I didn't work the way I do, it probably wouldn't be needed. Right now the skill comes in handy

[Momonthego 7]

Here's a couple:

1. Not drinking while I'm eating (big one)

2. Listening to others tell me I wasn't "big enough" for WLS

3. Getting funny looks at places like Olive Garden when my hubby orders the "Tour of Italy" and I get a skewer of shrimp or something equally miniscule lol

4. Trying to keep my pants up (yet stubbornly refusing to buy new ones until I absolutely HAVE to -- Goodwill is my favorite shopping mecca now)

5. BIGGEST ONE: STALLS (have already been through two -- one at week 3 and one that I came out of Saturday that lasted 5 WEEKS!)

6. Feeling like I should have lost MORE by now...though I do know my rate of loss of still very good, the stalls contribute to this feeling

7. Constipation (though I have found some "cures" for that)

What are your constipation remedies? I take some meds (pres surg) that cause that now. I am worried about it getting worse. Help?? I am also hearing that I'm not big enough for wls, Bmi 40. I can loose weight, but it comes back plus more. I need that tool to work with!

My BMI was 39.3 before surgery...I'm going into day 4 post op. The worst part to date was the drain. As soon as it was removed I felt a million times better

[knightdoc86 10]

28 male dec 2013 sleeve. My most immediate challenge was the food at first tasting different, then finding Protein i liked since everything is sweet and id never really cared for sweets. I was always a second helping and appetizer over dessert guy. Going out anywhere i was hesitant because i had to get used to my eating and drinking regimen as well as Vitamin intake routine. After i mastered that then when results occurred it was annoying explaining to people my personal life so i dont say what i did, none of their business and they didnt talk to me before and now they wanna be friends and find out my life. My most recent challenge is excess skin, its not a whole lot but its def noticeable. I went from 308 to 165lbs and in 11 months. I have started to do weight training, never done b4 in my life. Overall i dont regret this, with clothes on i look great haha and feel even better. I get compliments now. Ive always had a sex drive i mean im in my 20's but now its outta control, that is a challenge. I cant seem to get enough, im hooking up so much and sometimes more than 3 a day. I guess its fine haha but im always thinking about sex.

[knightdoc86 10]

Forgot all the money im saving is a def plus, almost 800 a month from my drive thru and delivery diet. J had to buy new clothes, i walked into an american eagke store at the mall and was able to walk out with jeans size 32w 32l where as b4 i was 48w and those mall stores dont carry anything over 38w

[cpervan 1]

Bad things: brown urine had to sit in the er for 4hrs yesterday .with no clue why.

2.back pain .dr. says my hiatal hernia.

3.wks post op nd no energy.

good things:losing weight quickly .

need to go shopping .(when i get energy)

Hubby always complimenting me.

sorry everyone just feeling down. just thinking when will i feel better. i still don't regret my decision for the sleeve but i want to start enjoying everything about it!

Lauren, I have the brown urine too. Did the ER give you a iv? I am having the hardest time getting fluids in. I don't want a bladder or kidney infection. I am 3 weeks out.

[altteach 8]

I get tired easier 5 weeks out and I'm cold most of the time, but worst of all is CONSTPATION.