We are a Buddy group of Sleevers having surgery in Dec 2017. We welcome other Buddies that came help us along our journey!

2 minutes ago, YummyMummy303 said:

Has anyone else had minimal weight loss ? I was sleeved on 2 December and I’ve only lost 8.8lbs really down about it.

Me too! I keep watching for the scale to change and it's just not going as quick as I'd hoped. I was sleeved on Dec 7 and I've only lost 6 pounds. Ugh. What am I doing wrong?!

sorry I didn't give any more update yesterday I as .... in an emotional train wreck

They cancelled my appointment of the 18 and moved it to jan 22nd.... now they are telling me i do not need to do the liquid diet again HOWEVER they are not giving me any specific guideline. Except like no sugar i can follow a more or less normal diet.

I wish they had a list of instruction when they delay someone for SO long.

I already did 4 only liquid weeks. Now I am expected to do 5 more pre-op weeks.

I found a list online and I think I will follow this guideline https://advancedsurgicalpartnersofva.com/util/forms/liver-reduction-diet.pdf

it's a more or less "normal" diet that is for liver reduction.

Now for a NSV I did not eat my frustration. I asked my boss to give me the week to digest all this and it was refused I was so upset at this.... so ill keep monitoring what I eat and stick it to this list I found but I need to re-do all my groceries and everything. And tell the government I don't need anything... yay...

Me too! I keep watching for the scale to change and it's just not going as quick as I'd hoped. I was sleeved on Dec 7 and I've only lost 6 pounds. Ugh. What am I doing wrong?! [emoji20]

Could it be the fluid from hospital? I’ve only been having broth and I walk. It just doesn’t make sense to me.


Sleeved: 2/12/2017

SW: 209lbs/95kgs

1 hour ago, Sleslie82 said:

I had my sleeve on 12/13 so almost a week out and I too am having trouble getting my Water or any liquid in. No matter how small of a sip, I get a cramping pain in my chest, right below the breastbone. Everyone keeps telling me it's normal, it's the extra CO2 from surgery and to just keep walking, it will eventually get better. I sure hope so because I would like to drink more but with this constant pain I don't feel like I can. I hope you both feel better as well!

That pain is the liquid getting stuck and waiting to enter your stomach. Smaller sips or more time between sips will help. Sitting really straight or standing may also help. It took me 3 hrs to drink a protein shake yesterday.... Hopefully it gets easier when the swelling goes down!

Hi guys!
Is everyone meeting their fluid goals yet?? I was sleeved on the 7th and finally made it to 54oz yesterday. But today I can start eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt and beans. And I have no clue how to make sure I'm meeting food and fluid goals!

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3 hours ago, YummyMummy303 said:

Could it be the Fluid from hospital? I’ve only been having broth and I walk. It just doesn’t make sense to me.

I did get fluids again after leaving the hospital, but I feel like the weight should be coming off faster. I suppose it depends on the metabolism rate. It's just frustrating that we're not losing faster! I want to be lighter weight NOW lol

15 minutes ago, Road2Newme3 said:

Hi guys!
Is everyone meeting their fluid goals yet?? I was sleeved on the 7th and finally made it to 54oz yesterday. But today I can start eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt and Beans. And I have no clue how to make sure I'm meeting food and Fluid goals!

Hi! I was sleeved on Dec 7 too. I was barely making it to 20 ounces per day for the first week. I got so dehydrated I needed IV fluids. Still not getting enough, but closer to the 55-60 range. I have no idea how I'm going to get that much when I start eating. My surgeon has me on full liquids until 12/28, then I can start purée and soft foods. Good luck starting to eat! A scrambled egg sounds amazing!

Hi! I was sleeved on Dec 7 too. I was barely making it to 20 ounces per day for the first week. I got so dehydrated I needed IV fluids. Still not getting enough, but closer to the 55-60 range. I have no idea how I'm going to get that much when I start eating. My surgeon has me on full liquids until 12/28, then I can start purée and soft foods. Good luck starting to eat! A scrambled egg sounds amazing!

Yeah I needed iv's over the weekend.. It wasn't too fun! I learned my lesson and have been really pushing to hit at least 50 but I really want to hit 64 today. That's my goal!

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Quick question I am 4 days pre op and on liqued diet i swear every time I drink my protein shake a have loose Bowels now[emoji33] is this normal?

28 minutes ago, aimee jones said:

Quick question I am 4 days pre op and on liqued diet i swear every time I drink my Protein Shake a have loose Bowels now is this normal?

I had my procedure on 12/14 and am having loose bowels too. It happens with clear liquids too.

Yeah I figure... just aweful can’t do much feel like I need to be at home and on the couch the whole time

Hello, I'm new here, had my vsg 12/11/17.

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How you feeling Kelliekell?

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Hello I had my vsg 12/11/17.

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1 hour ago, aimee jones said:

Quick question I am 4 days pre op and on liqued diet i swear every time I drink my Protein Shake a have loose Bowels now is this normal?

Hi! Wow I didn’t realize that might happen. I am starting preop tomorrow. I hope I can handle this I’ve tried a couple of days to try liquids and I couldn’t make it all day. I ended up making a huge salad .. than soup, than apple. I know I have do this tomorrow, I’ve been so hungry.. anyone have tips . On how to prepare .. I didn’t get much info .. other than liquids ., did anyone get their hair colored before., what are you packing for hospital and setting up before you get home! I need an organized plan I feel out of control .. yikes help ,, reading all of your journeys ., wishing you all positive vibes for success,

Did anyone set a recliner up to sleep in when you got home? Can you walk dogs ,, do you sleep a lot after?

sucks about bowel inconvenient episodes .. feel better. , sorry to hear that .. does it stop?