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You should call your surgeon..I'm not a doctor/nurse but that doesn't sound good. [emoji20]

Doc says it can be normal for body to swell as long s it’s not major pain. Also I keep getting stomach cramps and my back hurts on both side! Ugh [emoji58] I am only getting in hydrocodone and zofran these days much more then Water etc... my blood pressure has gone up and sometimes have diarrah. I got in scale and I have gained 20 pounds since surgery must be water be thisbsucks!! Anybody else?


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Aimee that doesn't sound good at all. The back pain could be your kidneys, are you peeing enough?

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Aimee that doesn't sound good at all. The back pain could be your kidneys, are you peeing enough?

Well I was having these pains in recovery and nobody seemed worried.. they say if your pee is hurting then should prob be worried but it’s not. And since I’m sucking on ice chips my pee is very minimal by it does come out. They say if you have kidney issues too that it would be one sided? My pain is on both sides varries one side to the other. Could still be gas issues? I just hate that the only stuff I am getting in is my liqued hydrococone evert 4 hours and my nausea meds and some water!! How can I live like that till the 10th when I start puréed!! Just anxious I guess


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Also can anyone chew gum on stage one???




I was told no because it puts too much air in your stomach, same as straws.


Sleeve date 12/4/17

SW: 318

CW: 290

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I had a slow down week 2, but lost 20 in week one, so definitely some Water weight. At this point there's a lot of water fluctuation as you get rehydrated and start to intake more sodium etc. The Protein Shakes are really high in sodium too. You may want to try and measure to see if that's changing or taking a weekly picture. Even though the scale stayed the same I'm definitely seeing a difference. Week 3's weigh in is Tuesday so we'll see how that goes now that I'm on soft foods and off shakes.

Anyone else feel like they're freezing to death? It's extremely cold out right now, but I'm not comfortable unless I'm 5 feet from my wood stove where it's 80 - 90 degrees!

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I had a slow down week 2, but lost 20 in week one, so definitely some Water weight. At this point there's a lot of Water fluctuation as you get rehydrated and start to intake more sodium etc. The Protein Shakes are really high in sodium too. You may want to try and measure to see if that's changing or taking a weekly picture. Even though the scale stayed the same I'm definitely seeing a difference. Week 3's weigh in is Tuesday so we'll see how that goes now that I'm on soft foods and off shakes.
Anyone else feel like they're freezing to death? It's extremely cold out right now, but I'm not comfortable unless I'm 5 feet from my wood stove where it's 80 - 90 degrees!

I'm glad to read that I'm not the only one who is freezing. I usually didn't get cold easily but now I have to sit right by my heater.

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Thanks for starting this thread!

My surgery was on 12/14. It feels like a new birthday for me. I was so sick of watching life happen and being constricted on what I could or could not do or wear because of my weight. It was a hard decision, but I have little ones to live for, and I’m ready for a new beginning.

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Gained 20 pounds of weight since surgery. Almost a week out post and still that weight!! Barely can get in a cup of Water / Protein and very sluggish I’m starting to feel hunger pains and have to be on clear liqueds til the 10th not sure if my body can make it. Keep getting pain on right side that radiates to my back and side help!!!!


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Sleeved on 12/19. I get dizzy every time I stand up. Also I get SUPER tired every time I eat. Anyone else experience this?

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Sleeved on 12/19. I get dizzy every time I stand up. Also I get SUPER tired every time I eat. Anyone else experience this?


Haven't had anything with the tired when eating, but I am just all around more tired. For example, we got 8 inches of snow and I went out to play in it with my son and was exhausted within 15 minutes. I also experienced the dizziness when getting up for the first 2 weeks or so. Especially when getting up in the morning. Now that I'm making sure to get in at least 60 oz of Water and about 50-60 grams of Protein, I haven't noticed it anymore, unless I get up really quickly.

When I called my surgeon's assistant to ask about the dizziness (just in case) she said that it can be a common side effect for the first few months, because as our weights drop down, our blood pressures also drop down since we're losing weight, so she recommended just taking it slow when getting up from sitting or laying down.. Also if you're not getting in enough fluids, dehydration also lowers your blood pressure and that could also affect you.

Hope this helps!

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I'm glad to read that I'm not the only one who is freezing. I usually didn't get cold easily but now I have to sit right by my heater.

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Oh same thing with being cold! I am normally so hot and sweating but since surgery I'm literally shivering at bedtime, using extra blankets and wearing socks. I've always been the compete opposite. So weird!

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1 hour ago, UndercoverDiet said:

Sleeved on 12/19. I get dizzy every time I stand up. Also I get SUPER tired every time I eat. Anyone else experience this?

The first time I was able to eat a decent amount of cream of chicken Soup it knocked me out like I ate a giant turkey dinner lol.

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I was also sleeved 12/19. Had a hard time the first 2 days. With gas. Walking really helped. Still having issues with BM. Maybe it’s normal but I’ve only had 4 BM since my surgery . Don’t feel sick or bloated . When I had my surgery I was not aware I had a hiatal hernia. My surgeon repaired it since he was already there. I’ve had a little difficulty swallowing not sure if it’s the hernia repair or the sleeve. Most days I get my liquids in others I’m short some ounces. It’s so hard to get it all in. I have to keep reminding myself. Anyone having trouble with the hernia repairs ? Notice more tightness when they swallow . Or feeling of Water just getting stuck ?
Congrats to everyone in the new journey.


hw: 246 sw: 235 cw: 217 gw: ?
Sleeved :Dec 19, 2017

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