First time poster, but I found this message board to be very helpful before my surgery and after. It's great to connect with other people going through the same thing. I was sleeved on August 18 and am now 5 days post op.

The day of the surgery post-op was awful, due to the gas buildup. I felt like I was going to die and couldn't breathe. Each day has gotten easier and today has been the best day yet. I've been able to walk about 1.5 miles a day and am getting 100 grams of Protein in a day through Protein shakes and Soups. I hope to increase that to 130-150 grams of protein soon.

After the 2 week fast and 3 days after surgery, I got to have tomato Soup. I can't articulate how amazing it was. Plus, I love how full you get not eating hardly anything.

Reading these threads, it appears I'm very lucky. I have encountered issues eating anything with spices in it. It did upset my stomach. I just crossed those items off the list for now.

All in all, I am so glad I made the decision to get this done. I feel better and am so excited about all the fun things I'll be able to do now that I couldn't do before.

As an FYI, my starting weight was 415 pounds. I'm 6"3. I lost 27 pounds on the two week liquid fast. I weighed in on the day of surgery at 388 pounds and am 378 pounds as of today. It's just awesome to have already lost 37 pounds in less than 3 weeks!

It hasn't been easy, but if you follow the rules and stay strong mentally, you can do it! I keep myself motivated and excited for the future by watching before and after videos on YouTube. It is so inspiring!

I feel bad for those that are struggling just after surgery. Keep the faith and you'll make it through!

Ryan

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First time poster, but I found this message board to be very helpful before my surgery and after. It's great to connect with other people going through the same thing. I was sleeved on August 18 and am now 5 days post op.

The day of the surgery post-op was awful, due to the gas buildup. I felt like I was going to die and couldn't breathe. Each day has gotten easier and today has been the best day yet. I've been able to walk about 1.5 miles a day and am getting 100 grams of Protein in a day through Protein shakes and soups. I hope to increase that to 130-150 grams of protein soon.

After the 2 week fast and 3 days after surgery, I got to have tomato soup. I can't articulate how amazing it was. Plus, I love how full you get not eating hardly anything.

Reading these threads, it appears I'm very lucky. I have encountered issues eating anything with spices in it. It did upset my stomach. I just crossed those items off the list for now.

All in all, I am so glad I made the decision to get this done. I feel better and am so excited about all the fun things I'll be able to do now that I couldn't do before.

As an FYI, my starting weight was 415 pounds. I'm 6"3. I lost 27 pounds on the two week liquid fast. I weighed in on the day of surgery at 388 pounds and am 378 pounds as of today. It's just awesome to have already lost 37 pounds in less than 3 weeks!

It hasn't been easy, but if you follow the rules and stay strong mentally, you can do it! I keep myself motivated and excited for the future by watching before and after videos on YouTube. It is so inspiring!

I feel bad for those that are struggling just after surgery. Keep the faith and you'll make it through!

Ryan

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Welcome, Ryan.

It's refreshing to read a posting from a new member who is having a wonderful experience with their WLS journey from the "get go". So many first posts are unfortunately from folks who are struggling.

Keep posting---not only when the good times are rolling, but in the rare occasion when you might hit a bump in the road----I know---not going to have any bumps, right?

Again, Welcome!

Thx! Glad to be here.

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Good attitude, Ryan. All the best.

Whose idea is it for you to increase to 130-150g proteen? That's very high, enough to do kidney damage. It requires loads and loads of Water to flush through the kidneys. Unless your RD put it on the table with complete details to safeguard your health, talk about it first. Don't just go ahead on your own. (There's some sort of formula that some people follow regarding proteen and weight. I'm unfamiliar with it. It was my RD who told me that 140g is absolute max and completely unnecessary.)

Hi Ryan. Its so nice to hear from someone in my age bracket. I'm 57 and regret that I've waited so long. I'm concerned that I will lose very slowly. What amazing progress you have had. I wish you continued success. Congratulations!

Cathy

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Thx, WLS! That is very helpful info. I will check with Nutritionist to confirm how much Protein that I should take in.

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Good luck, Cathy!!

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