Band to Sleeve Failure and "Desperate"

[delamoras3 2]

Please help!!!!

I had band to sleeve conversion 2 weeks ago, it all went great, healed rapidly, no nausea, no pain, no issues....

Also, NO restriction at all, from day one...

Day after surgery after my leak test, passed with flying colors I was given my first shake, drank the whole thing in less than 10 minutes, after one week on liquids only, at my first follow up I was told since everything was going great to move on to soft foods, I eat my first on day 8, finish the whole thing in no time and NO restriction, had Soups NO restriction, had cottage cheese NO restriction, had ground chicken NO restriction, had fish NO restriction, had shrimp NO restriction....

I'm consuming around 550 to 600 calories per day NO restriction.... also "NO Weight LOSS either"

I'm two and 1/2 weeks post op and only lost the weight that I gained while at the hospital with all the fluids that you get pumped up, which was only 6 pounds.... I lost more on one week during prep prior to my surgery on my own.

All and all I've only lost "2" pounds in 2 and a 1/2 weeks!!!

I' m constantly hungry because I have NO restriction....

I called my dietitian and she says you just have to try harder..... Harder at what? she says you need diet counseling, I say all I need is RESTRICTION...

Today I saw my doctor and he says maybe you are not sensitive because you had a band and your body is used to it.... used to what???

Not having restriction.... I say you removed 70% of my stomach right? I shouldn't be this hungry and I should have some restriction, right?

He says, lets adjust your meals, only have three meals a day and see you in two weeks, I'm not concern about you only loosing 2 pounds in two weeks; lets see what happens then.

Is there anyone out there that has gone through this????

I'm desperate, please help

[Torias mom 14]

I havent been sleeved yet but i will be a band to sleeve. Soooo..... from what I understand your nerves are still healing and until they are healed you need to follow doctors orders because you won't feel restriction. I'm sure some vets will chime in here, but this is what i've heard. Good luck to you!!

[Seela 1,187]

I'm not a band to sleeve conversion, but I remember the early weeks of being sleeved well. My biggest question was, why am I always hungry and why am I not losing weight?

This seems common among sleeves, especially early out. For me the real restriction came at about one month, when I started eating solid food on a regular basis and once my sleeve had healed some. In the weeks post op your stomach is partially numb which is why most surgeons tell you to measure or weigh your food, so you don't inadvertently hurt yourself. Also, if your living on only 500-600 calories you have more restriction than you think.

As for the weight loss, the first month or so is slow for some, your body is in shock... give it time, you'll get there.

[NMJG 1,266]

Right after surgery many people are numb and don't feel restricted. So it's extremely important to measure everything and don't go over the volume specified by the doctor. Call if you don't know what amount that is. Restriction will kick in. Be patient. Are you getting all your Water in? Not enough water can hinder loss.

[Seela 1,187]

I'm not a band to sleeve conversion, but I remember the early weeks of being sleeved well. My biggest question was, why am I always hungry and why am I not losing weight?

This seems common among sleeves, especially early out. For me the real restriction came at about one month, when I started eating solid food on a regular basis and once my sleeve had healed some. In the weeks post op your stomach is partially numb which is why most surgeons tell you to measure or weigh your food, so you don't inadvertently hurt yourself. Also, if your living on only 500-600 calories you have more restriction than you think.

As for the weight loss, the first month or so is slow for some, your body is in shock... give it time, you'll get there.

Also, just because you can't feel the restriction yet doesn't mean it isn't there. Be careful eating so much and so quickly.

[delamoras3 2]

Thanks for your words of encouragement; I'm only consuming 500 to 600 calories by choice, but I could eat at lot more. I do have the will power for now, but I don't know how long I can hold on to.

I just eat a piece of chicken and it went down like nothing, I could def eat one more but choosing not to.

I'll continue to follow orders, it's just frustrating to feel this hungry. Since there is no restriction I'm scared to fall into my old habits and say forget this and eat 1/2 a chicken and feel guilty as hell.

Every time I get hungry I reach for a bottle of Water and drink the whole thing to hopefully full my stomach in believing that I'm full.

That is why I'm reaching out to you all wise ones who have been through it before.... just looking for someone that has experienced what I'm going through.

Thanks in advance to you all

[Bandarella 223]

Why are you eating chicken 2 weeks out???

[delamoras3 2]

I was told by my doctor to eat something denser like chicken or fish in hopes that I get full and have restriction... Im confused now, shouldn't I have eaten the chicken?

[Dooter 1,457]

Breathe, woman breathe!!! Everything is going to be ok. (It is too early to be eating chicken! You can hurt yourself badly!) The grehlin is still working its way out of your system, and you're having thin foods (or should be), so hunger is inevitable. I felt ravenous for weeks. Be sure you are taking acid reducers and staying well hydrated. You WILL lose weight. Your body is trying to figure out what the heck you did to it and is rebelling by trying to hold on to what you're putting in. It WILL happen. Just relax, follow the plan and exercise. Not vigorously yet. SLOW, careful walks, but KEEP MOVING. Your exercise plan starts NOW. It's very vital to the loss. Most of all- be calm. Stress hormones will fight your weight loss as well. Just keep swimming. K?

[Dooter 1,457]

I was told by my doctor to eat something denser like chicken or fish in hopes that I get full and have restriction... Im confused now, shouldn't I have eaten the chicken?

Every doc has a different idea of what is ok. My doc was ultra safe and had a VERY slow progression up to solids. Like... 5 weeks of gradual food thickening and texturing.

[delamoras3 2]

Dooter,

Thanks so much for your response and for keeping it real; I needed to hear that!!!

I'm walking every day, drinking lots of Water, I'm reverting back to the soft diet, and take one day at a time...

It's taking me this long to get here, I'll do you proud. I'll keep swimming!!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[Dooter 1,457]

Good job.. You'll do GREAT!! You got this!! Patience.....

[delamoras3 2]

Dooter,

Thanks so much for your response and for keeping it real; I needed to hear that!!!

I'm walking every day, drinking lots of Water, I'm reverting back to the soft diet, and take one day at a time...

It's taking me this long to get here, I'll do you proud. I'll keep swimming!!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[hopeful2 be slim 121]

hello..I am a band to sleeve patient...they put me on liquids for 3 weeks...they said stomach takes long to heal as its a double operation. chicken so early...I have not yet tried chicken I am 6 weeks out...only soft foods for 3 months for me...I have 2 pieces of fish...cant eat more...U r lucky you don't have restriction...its a horrible feeling when the food we eat doesn't agree with us. I get a bitter taste for hours...

do take it easy and have more Soups,liquids..I was told to have 1/3rd of the Protein shake at one time....it was frustrating...

[hopeful2 be slim 121]

have plenty of Water also...my weight loss had stalled...now going down as I increased water content.