I didn't see an OCT thread, so let's make one! I just got my date today and it's 10/9! Any other October dates yet?

Pics no 1 have to come from your cell phone unless u upload them to your desktop.. If your using a desktop u cant upload pics. On the phone its very easy and the app will walk you through the steps

I definately hit the 3 weeks stall. Havent lost anything in about a week. I watched a very informative video on YouTube from a bariatric surgeon named Dr. V about working out Post-Op. Your/My body isnt taking in enough calories to make working out productive. Walking for 20-30 mins is ok cause that speeds up your heart and will burn fat but anything else will burn muscle cause the body will go into starvation mode and eat your muscle. Dr Duc C Vuong check out the video on Working out after Gastric Sleeve. Now this all depends on your caloric intake. Now that ive moved on too soft foods I can only take in 1200 calories at most a day. Thats all my sleeve will fit .

I had my sleeve done on Mon (10/23), and things have been going very well. The day of surgery was rough and i had A LOT of nausea after surgery. The nausea went away after about 12 hours and everything has been rather easy since. I have had no issues with nausea, gas or pain since coming home, I have not vomited once since the day of surgery, have not needed any pain meds since leaving the hospital, and seem to have nearly as much energy as I did before the sleeve.

I initially gained about 8 pounds immediately after surgery (as expected), but as of this morning I am down 8 pounds. I feel fortunate, because I have not had any issues tolerating anything yet, and have been able to get all of my water and nutrients in with ease. I hope things continue to be this easy.

HW 355, SW 295, CW 289

That is wonderful! I am so happy for you, hoping I will have the same surgery story as you [emoji1360]


Have a great day!
Amanda [emoji16]
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

Op is tomorrow morning! Wish me luck guys [emoji27][emoji846]

Praying for you [emoji1374]


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Amanda [emoji16]
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I had my sleeve done, morning 10/26....now it is 10/28. I came home yesterday. Some pain, trying to walk and use incentive spiromotry, coughing is a bit hard due to sore abdomen. Not to be gross...but having loose liquid stools.

I just want a few days to go by, so I feel more normal. It's not horrible, but getting a lot of belly gurgling and it is tough to take sips.
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I wrote that yesterday and I think I forgot to post it...It is now the evening of 10/29 and I feel a lot better. I am contemplating going into work for a one hour meeting/presentation...then back home to rest

Also, is anyone starting a FB page for us October sleevers? If not I'll set one up!

I am glad that you are doing so much better and might be able to go back to work. That gives me hope for a quick return as well.


Have a great day!
Amanda [emoji16]
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

I definately hit the 3 weeks stall. Havent lost anything in about a week. I watched a very informative video on YouTube from a bariatric surgeon named Dr. V about working out Post-Op. Your/My body isnt taking in enough calories to make working out productive. Walking for 20-30 mins is ok cause that speeds up your heart and will burn fat but anything else will burn muscle cause the body will go into starvation mode and eat your muscle. Dr Duc C Vuong check out the video on Working out after Gastric Sleeve. Now this all depends on your caloric intake. Now that ive moved on too soft foods I can only take in 1200 calories at most a day. Thats all my sleeve will fit .

I’m sorry you are having a stall, I hope next week more than makes up for it. I will Check that video out, thank you.


Have a great day!
Amanda [emoji16]
HW 248 CW 241 Surgery Date: pending 11/21/2017. Goal weight 150’ish [emoji23]

9 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said:

I definately hit the 3 weeks stall. Havent lost anything in about a week. I watched a very informative video on YouTube from a bariatric surgeon named Dr. V about working out Post-Op. Your/My body isnt taking in enough calories to make working out productive. Walking for 20-30 mins is ok cause that speeds up your heart and will burn fat but anything else will burn muscle cause the body will go into starvation mode and eat your muscle. Dr Duc C Vuong check out the video on Working out after Gastric Sleeve. Now this all depends on your caloric intake. Now that ive moved on too soft foods I can only take in 1200 calories at most a day. Thats all my sleeve will fit .

I am 3 weeks today. I know I am not drinking enough and I believe this is causing a stall for me also. I am on puree and starting soft food next week. I will check out the video also.

1 hour ago, BuffaloBill said:

If your using a desktop u cant upload pics.

That is wrong. I upload pics from my desktop computer at work and my personal laptops to Bariatric Pal regularly. In fact, in the seven weeks, I have uploaded between 35 and 40 pics, images and diagrams.

how do I upload pics on my desktop or app? Any help would be appreciated. Judy

1 hour ago, Sweet_heart said:

I am 3 weeks today. I know I am not drinking enough and I believe this is causing a stall for me also. I am on puree and starting soft food next week. I will check out the video also.

wow. You are taking in 1200 calories a day at 3 weeks????? My doctor encourages 400-600 calories a day and I get it only 300 to 400 so far and I am 19 days post. Maybe the calories are too high.

Thats ridiculolusly low ..... Including your liquids your only taking in 400-600 calories a day ?? Im really active I could never operate on that I wouldnt even want to try. I take in 100g of protein a day in shakes or smoothies alone.

The bottom is my 3week postop pic. I hope I posted properly. Thanks everyone for your support.?

7 minutes ago, BuffaloBill said:

Thats ridiculolusly low ..... Including your liquids your only taking in 400-600 calories a day ?? Im really active I could never operate on that I wouldnt even want to try. I take in 100g of Protein a day in shakes or smoothies alone.

I guess every doc is different. But my sleeve won't let me get in that much. His goal is 40-60 grams of protein and that is only 320 calories via protein shakes. I am lucky to get 300 calories a day. I am feeling fine. Yes that includes liquids but only taking in sugar free liquids doesn't add many calories. It takes me an hour or two to get an 11 ounce protein shake in.

Oct. 31st, 2017 at 7 am is the big day for me! I'm ready!

On 10/28/2017 at 1:52 PM, ag001 said:

Surgery Was on 10/03, down 25.6 lbs. Weight loss slowed this week, but I am losing inches. I feel great. Red meat doesn't sit well with me nor does cheating by trying to sample bad choices, so yep...I stopped that nonsense. I finally got a small hunger feeling this week, but no cravings. I didn't see a difference, but others notice. So, I took a photo today and put it side by side with a before VSG pic and it is insane to see the face behind the extra lbs. How are you all doing? #wecandoit

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