SEPTEMBER 2014 POST-OP SLEEVERS CHECKING IN!

[Saffiredreamer 9]

1 week post op today....and officially lost 20 lbs!! Had first follow-up earlier and am able to start on stage 2. No problems so far...feel amazing!! So full of energy and no pain.

Hope everyone else is feeling just as great! :-)

[4JesusFit 0]

Good morning i am 3 weeks

post op first 24 hrs was miserable yet was home the following day. recovery has gone well. i have already had my 2 week follow up all is good and seeing nutritionist tomorrow. Today is an off day stomach is feeling "funny" eating has slowed down and im leaving food. dont know if my belly is now showing its true colors. going to lay low for today but attempt to keep my Protein and liquids for the day. everyone have a great day everyone!!! so glad to have come across this app.

[angel22_99 59]

I was sleeved on 9/16 and today is the first day I wasn't nearly bed ridden with fatigue. Not that I am ready to run a marathon or anything, but I actually did two loads of laundry today ! My fatigue was probably worse than most because I was on a constant dose of Benadryl since Friday because I had an allergic reaction to the glue they used to close the incisions. The rash spread to most of my upper abdomen, including my breasts and I was in total agony. I finally talked them into prescribing me prednisone and that had helped greatly so I didn't need to take the Benadryl today (still itchy though, using cortisone cream for that).

[mamaofmatthew 51]

I was sleeved on 09/10, down 24 lbs in the first 2 weeks. I'm on soft foods at this point. I have not lost weight in about 4 days...which I know is silly to complain about since I've lost 24 lbs in 2 weeks. Could I already be at a stall?? Could my body be freaking out about that amount I lost so fast or something?? I just cant imagine I'm already at a stall.

[ochiatl 24]

I was sleeved on 09/10, down 24 lbs in the first 2 weeks. I'm on soft foods at this point. I have not lost weight in about 4 days...which I know is silly to complain about since I've lost 24 lbs in 2 weeks. Could I already be at a stall?? Could my body be freaking out about that amount I lost so fast or something?? I just cant imagine I'm already at a stall.

I know how you feel. I've been stuck at 18 lbs for the last 4 days. I think we get spoiled at the scale moving so fast. It can't always be that way I guess.

[Karen0902 0]

I was sleeved on 09/10, down 24 lbs in the first 2 weeks. I'm on soft foods at this point. I have not lost weight in about 4 days...which I know is silly to complain about since I've lost 24 lbs in 2 weeks. Could I already be at a stall?? Could my body be freaking out about that amount I lost so fast or something?? I just cant imagine I'm already at a stall.

I recently stalled out too. Sleeved 9/2 down now 21 lbs. since surgery. I stalled out on 9.14-9.22. I am finally down 1 lb. after a week of nothing. From what I know, it is normal. it will come off eventually, you just have to give your body time to adjust.

[4JesusFit 0]

i personally started doing the daily weigh ins but became way to compulsive about it. I figured we women have hormones that work against us and we will have Water buildup at times. so to put my mind at ease i do measurements every 2-3 weeks and weigh in monthly. hope this helps

[vluciano93 10]

Day 10 post op and I'm down 17lbs! Had my first post op visit yesterday and dr gave me the OK to go back to the gym, just no weight training! Even with my current stage of exhaustion, I'm gonna try it out today and see how it goes. The treadmill will be my best friend today! Let's see how this goes. Wish me luck!

[Change it up 62]

Hi there.....had my surgery on the 15th and for the most part, am doing well. The hardest part is getting in the Protein my Dr wants but I'm plugging along. Tomorrow is my first post op check up so we'll see what he says. I do feel weak from time to time but I guess that is to be expected. Good luck to all on their journey!

[Pictou 12]

• Sleeved 9/8, on pureed food. Poached eggs this morning--so good!
• I'm not having any issues, no nausea or gas pains. I'm able to eat easily but had my first instance yesterday of not being able to finish a small cup of yogurt. I'm not pushing any more than prescribed foods but I certainly am anxious to CHEW something.
• vluciano93--protein drinks are the pits. I have to blend mine with ice to make them even tolerable. Also, try adding 2 tablespoons of PB2 (dehydrated peanuts) to you Protein Shakes. It really takes the powdered milk taste out of it. Plus it adds more Protein and few calories.

Someone mentioned diarrhea, you shouldn't have that. You might be allergic to whey in Protein Drinks. Call your doctor.

[imsoglad56 402]

• Sleeved 9/8, on pureed food. Poached eggs this morning--so good!
• I'm not having any issues, no nausea or gas pains. I'm able to eat easily but had my first instance yesterday of not being able to finish a small cup of yogurt. I'm not pushing any more than prescribed foods but I certainly am anxious to CHEW something.
• vluciano93--protein drinks are the pits. I have to blend mine with ice to make them even tolerable. Also, try adding 2 tablespoons of PB2 (dehydrated peanuts) to you Protein Shakes. It really takes the powdered milk taste out of it. Plus it adds more Protein and few calories.

Someone mentioned diarrhea, you shouldn't have that. You might be allergic to whey in protein drinks. Call your doctor.

The poster that mentioned diarrhea is only two weeks post op. According to my surgeon's office and the FAQs on this forum it's totally normal to have diarrhea for a few weeks after surgery.

[MAlv412 7]

Today was my day for the Gastric Sleeve. Currently in my room on pain meds. Surgery went smoothly. I am soo thirst and my mouth is dry. Have to wait until tomorrow to quench my thirst ugh.

[lose4life2 152]

Day two post op and pain not bad. I'm having a horrible time drinking. I did get one 16 oz Water down so far. I took some gasx according to the doctor and then I got nauseous later. I'm just laying in bed now. Done walking for now.

[ochiatl 24]

I am wishing for diarrhea or anything. I just want to go. I have used Colace every day, mMiralax and am not sure what else to do. I now believe that the scale won't move because I'm full of it! LOL. I feel better everyday. I do have dizzy spells in the mornings.....not sure why. Does anyone else have them?

[JCP 619]

Sleeved 9/10. Had a lot of pain from internal stitches but has finally subsided. Two week appt tomorrow. Should get clearance for puree foods.