I just had my gastric sleeve surgery on November 28th I was 324 at surgery day I got down to 311 and now I'm up to 318 and I'm not sure why any and all suggestions would totally help. I'm trying very hard not to get discouraged also can anybody feel their sleeve sometimes if you are sitting in it kind of crunched position I work at a call center so I'm at a desk 10 hours a day I'm deathly afraid of a gastric leak but today I feel like I could feel my metal sleeve

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I'm not sure what you mean about feeling your metal sleeve -- there is nothing metal about the sleeve except a tiny line of titanium stitches where your stomach was cut.

As far as your weight goes, gaining weight early on usually means you are bloated/retaining fluids, constipated, or having hormonal issues (common after surgery) causing weird water and metabolism issues. It's really unlikely you are eating enough to gain weight unless you are sitting around eating milkshakes and peanut butter without stopping. Unless that is the case, it's very very likely one of the other issues. Sorry to be gross but this early constipation is often the culprit.

If you are worried about a leak, definitely get in touch with your surgical team and describe your symptoms. That is a serious issue that you want professional medical guidance on rather than random speculation from internet strangers like me. Good luck to you!

I cannot sit with my arms folded across my chest right after eating. They put enough pressure on my minituarized stomach to make it uncomfortable. I worried about a leak (having done many plumbing jobs over the years) but leaks are usually associated with vomiting, fever, extreme pain, etc. If none of that is happening, it may be just a vivid imagination.

I have to sit straight up and walk around fairly often when I'm at work. It helps get whatever trapped air there is out. Hiccups are my "oh no i ate too much" sign. Definitely have to get up and move when that happens - trying to get it to never happen!