Just reaching out to my fellow September sleevers. I had surgery on the 25th. I've got no NUT and no support from my surgeon so this is where I get all my info.

SW 214 CW 205

Would love to hear from some other Sept people!

I was sleeved on 9/8. I had hernia surgery as well. Today I'm feeling better than I felt in a while. I'm curently 175 and before surgery I was 197.I haven't loss any weight since I have come home from hospital. I had many complications and still have a few like.... Getting all my fluids in and including protein.I can't poop at all. I have my 4week check up on tomorrow. I am so ready to exercise. I fight everyday for energy and I honestly think it will be better once I can exercise. Any suggestions on how to get all the fluids done daily and something that makes you poop but gentle on the belly?

Someone suggested miralax somewhere and I KNOW myself that milk of magnesia works. I wish I had answers for the other things, I just keep trying and trying. I keep protein powder at work so I can put it in stuff and I have these mini quiches I eat on the way to work that we put protein powder in when making them. I try to pick foods with protein like greek yogurt, cottage cheese, chicken or fish. If I have V8 i put protein powder in it though it makes it taste a bit off to me but I can still drink it. I'm still figuring it all out.

Hi all!

i was sleeved on 9/28 so that makes me 10 days post op and i'm getting my protein and water in but i'm still pissed at myself for doing this. i had my 1st dr appt today and found out i'm down 22 lbs, yes great, but i'm still regretful. Anyone else feel this way? i hope it goes away soon.

Hi all!

i was sleeved on 9/28 so that makes me 10 days post op and i'm getting my Protein and Water in but i'm still pissed at myself for doing this. i had my 1st dr appt today and found out i'm down 22 lbs, yes great, but i'm still regretful. Anyone else feel this way? i hope it goes away soon.

Thank goodness you said it because I really thought I was the only one. I regret doing this to my body. I thought of this 2 and a half years before doing it. And now I wish I had never done it I'm 10 days post op I feel like crap I hurt I have major explosive diarrhea I can't sleep for more than 2 hours at a time I can't get in enough water or protein.I can not say enough why oh why did you do this yes I've lost 22 pounds in 10 days but I wish everyday that I didn't do it. Oh and my back is on fire all the time my surgeon says its a phase but I truly don't know. Everyday I wake up and say it will be better today but nope not yet!!! Feeling lost

Starting to Shrink, I kinda feel the same way I have had complications and recovery has been painful, scary and difficult! I have asked myself why did I do this and I wish I would have known how difficult it would truly be. I do feel as I get better that I am starting to remember why I did this and try to refocus on getting to my goal. I hope things are better for us both and in a few months we look back and are greatful we did it! Good luck:D

i keep saying the same to myself .. remember why you did this.. and i think you're right that in a few months we will say we're grateful .. i'm just hoping those months roll by quickly.

@@Starting to shrink why are you regretful?

i'm regretful because i started this journey at age 48 which i know isn't old but it's not young either then add to that the fact that i have a lot of issues with my spine and chronic pain so all that together makes it a bit tough to figure out why i gave myself this extra added headache. i'm sure the regret will go away, i just hope it goes soon!

Hi all!

i was sleeved on 9/28 so that makes me 10 days post op and i'm getting my Protein and Water in but i'm still pissed at myself for doing this. i had my 1st dr appt today and found out i'm down 22 lbs, yes great, but i'm still regretful. Anyone else feel this way? i hope it goes away soon.

Thank goodness you said it because I really thought I was the only one. I regret doing this to my body. I thought of this 2 and a half years before doing it. And now I wish I had never done it I'm 10 days post op I feel like crap I hurt I have major explosive diarrhea I can't sleep for more than 2 hours at a time I can't get in enough water or protein.I can not say enough why oh why did you do this yes I've lost 22 pounds in 10 days but I wish everyday that I didn't do it. Oh and my back is on fire all the time my surgeon says its a phase but I truly don't know. Everyday I wake up and say it will be better today but nope not yet!!! Feeling lost

Don't feel lost. i think most feel this way but try not to say it. it's a huge lifestyle change and more than anything we need our brains to catch up to what's going on. Like at dinner time, i feed my sons and i sit down with them thinking, "i could eat what they're eating" then i take 3 sips of Soup and i'm done! i think once our brain re-focuses it'll get a lot easier.

Sleeved 9/9/15. Down 36 pounds since surgery. I have just started eating soft foods and introducing new foods. I have had no problems at all. The only thing is that I am trying to get more water in. I am doing great with the protein shakes. I hate taking the multivitamins because they are the Centrum chewables which tasty chalky. I am hoping that I can go back to taking the regular Centrum vitamins like I used to take before the surgery. The only reason that I am doing that is because it has iron in it and I wont have to take a separate iron pill. Other than, I am very impressed with the life changing decision that I have made to improve my health. Since surgery, no more Metformin for diabetes, cholesterol meds, or gout meds. I still have to take the blood pressure meds but hopefully that will go away too...

Edited October 9, 201510 yr by KLF4171

I was sleeved 9/18 and am doing great. Down 16.5 lbs since surgery. The first two weeks I did not feel like myself but this week has been a HUGE difference. I think once you are eating real food and exercising you will feel better too. I sure will keep you all in my prayers. I did not have any complications after surgery so my recovery was not difficult. The biggest problem I face now is eating slow and chewing enough. I have had major pain twice and hope after that last time I have learned my lesson........it was HORRIBLE. Take care of yourselves. xoxoxox

Sleeved 9/3 and down 32 lbs. I couldn't be happier. I didn't have complications, but constipation for the first 3 weeks. I think my worst problem is weighing myself daily. I get obsessed. Every day is a learning process on what I can eat. I'm just sorry I didn't do this sooner. Too much time spent over weight and in pain. Life is a gift!

Sleeved Sept 1. Down 20 lbs since surgery, 55 or so since June 1. I have had a pretty smooth and easy recovery. This week I've really started to be able to eat things like "regular" food -- chicken breasts I carefully cut and shred into small pieces, a turkey burger patty, meatballs. I've also really gotten a surge of energy this week -- it's as if my brain had to catch up with the way my body can function now.

it's as if my brain had to catch up with the way my body can function now.

I can't wait till my brain gets on the same page

Hi. I had my sleeve done 9/21 and only today, I'm leaving the hospital. I've had complications on top of complications lol! It's been the toughest 3 weeks of my life. It's nice to see how others are doing. I'm happy to soon be able to get into the flow of things. Grateful for this community too. I need support. I feel like I'm weakest I have ever been.

I was sleeved on September 25th, since the surgery I've lost 26lbs but I've never had this much regret in my life. I try to follow my surgeons guidelines and all but as soon as I start reading the handbook my mind goes all blank. I get frustrated because everything just seems so extreme for example I don't drink protein shakes or take in any type of protein at all, I have only yesterday started chewing on cashew nuts and the plan was to originally get protein from eggs but as soon as I consume eggs I throw it straight back up. This journey so far seems like the journey from hell and I often find myself wondering why I even did it but I'm trying to hold it together. I don't get the feeling of full yet and only sometimes get stomach pains due to hunger. I hope this gets easier for us all and I hope we get to where we all want to be because only we know the struggles we are going through.

Edited October 13, 201510 yr by Melvyn96

I'm with you Melvin.. Your a week ahead of me and I feel ya. Everyday I pray that my body heals a little bit more so I can at least start to feel like I'm human again one day at a time is all I'm being told. I get even more discussed when I see all these ppl saying no problems eating good no complaints no complications . Wish to God I was one of them but just my luck I'm not

Hi. I had my sleeve done 9/21 and only today, I'm leaving the hospital. I've had complications on top of complications lol! It's been the toughest 3 weeks of my life. It's nice to see how others are doing. I'm happy to soon be able to get into the flow of things. Grateful for this community too. I need support. I feel like I'm weakest I have ever been.

WOW, sorry to hear you've had such a hard time. i hope from here on out it goes nice and smooth for you!