Got my surgery date: October 22, 2018....and now the wait... Would love to gather a cohort here to go through this with!!!

I just had my “6 days post op” check up! 16lbs down; no issues. I have no regrets about this surgery! [emoji16] I came by to say, Pre-oppers, you can do this!!

Awesome!!!!!!! My doc didn't set up a Post OP for 3 weeks.

Down 13.4 pounds and my surgery was a week ago today[emoji4]

Just wondering if anyone is as annoyed as I am with the weight loss? I’ve lost 27 lbs overall which I am happy with but 14 of that was pre op. I was sleeved on 10/1 and feel like I’ve should’ve lost more than 13 lbs considering I’m still on a liquid diet (I have eaten small amount of food here and there not much). My eating habits were so extreme pre surgery and I know it takes time but I’m just wondering what the hell is happening. Is it me??

Be patient dear. Everyone is different. The weight will come off before you know it.

Stay encouraged [emoji6]

I had my sleeve done 10/10/18. I am currently in the hospital in extreme pain. I have a blood clot in my stomach. Apparently it is very rare. My doctor has only seen it 3 times in 20 + years. Has anyone else had this issue? Or am I alone

Oh my. I'm so sorry. I pray that everything will get better.

Had surgery today in Mexico and vomiting blood.
doctor and nurses says normal. I don’t have a drain so I figure I’m throwing up the blood left in stomach ?
anyone else have/had this issue?
my pain and vomiting aren’t being managed well either [emoji24]

Oh my goodness. That doesn't sound right. I was very nauseous and had really horrible pain after the surgery, but they gave me different meds until things were better. I coughed up one blood clot the next morning , but that was it.

Had surgery today in Mexico and vomiting blood.
doctor and nurses says normal. I don’t have a drain so I figure I’m throwing up the blood left in stomach ?
anyone else have/had this issue?
my pain and vomiting aren’t being managed well either [emoji24]

They may have either nipped some vessels or the spleen. I pray that they didn't.

I think I’m dehydrated. I feel weak, light headed, a bit shakey, cold and I have a headache. I know I need to drink more. I’ve managed about 8 oz today and it’s noon. I really don’t want to go to the hospital for IV fluids but if I can’t meet my fluids today I am going to have to.

I spoke with 2 of the doctors and they both said it was normal . Just blood that was left in the stomach and since I have a history of vomiting from anesthesia it probably made it worse .

Mom doing better post op day 1. I walked a bit and have some nausea. It burned and hurt really bad when I first started liquids . My stomach is growling which I didn’t think it would do that so soon.

thanks for all of the concerns

I think I’m dehydrated. I feel weak, light headed, a bit shakey, cold and I have a headache. I know I need to drink more. I’ve managed about 8 oz today and it’s noon. I really don’t want to go to the hospital for IV fluids but if I can’t meet my fluids today I am going to have to.

Try to sip Gatorade or something to keep you electrolytes up. Have you had any protein today? I felt the same way and once I forced a little bit down, I felt a little better. Dont overdo it. Make sure you are resting. [emoji120] [emoji4]

I'm tired of my protein powder so I'm switching to my milk on and off. Bought both from Target.

I’m having gastric sleeve surgery on November 2. 2018. Will I be sore and hungry after the surgery? Will it be hard until I can eat real food again?

Edited October 24, 20187 yr by ZekeMan

12 minutes ago, ZekeMan said:

I’m having gastric sleeve surgery on November 2. 2018. Will I be sore and hungry after the surgery? Will it be hard until I can eat real food again?

Hi ZekeMan. I had surgery last Tuesday. Everyone’s pain tolerance is different but I had very little pain. Just a little sore! I’ve been on the full liquid diet since and I’m not hungry just miss chewing! Lol

The way I look at it is that two weeks are nothing in the grand scheme of things!

Best of luck to you on your journey!

Thank you Georgetown:

That helps me a lot on making my decision. I am just nervous about the surgery and thinking about all the festivities coming up such as thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years!!

3 hours ago, katiemarie22 said:

I think I’m dehydrated. I feel weak, light headed, a bit shakey, cold and I have a Headache. I know I need to drink more. I’ve managed about 8 oz today and it’s noon. I really don’t want to go to the hospital for IV fluids but if I can’t meet my fluids today I am going to have to.

When I start to get that sick tummy from dehydration, sugar free popsicles help me get past it. Also, I can't drink room temperature liquids, most of the time. Popsicles work, and hot tea works. Maybe one or both will work for you?

I’m having gastric sleeve surgery on November 2. 2018. Will I be sore and hungry after the surgery? Will it be hard until I can eat real food again?

I wouldn't describe what I feel as hunger. Lots of head hunger for sure... My stomach just kind of gurgles and makes too much noise when I go too long without eating. Its definitely not what I used to feel as hunger.

57 minutes ago, ZekeMan said:

Thank you Georgetown:

That helps me a lot on making my decision. I am just nervous about the surgery and thinking about all the festivities coming up such as thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years!!

I hear ya. It’s about being prepared I think. When you go to a party, bring something you know you can eat. Plus, you’ll feel so good about yourself, you won’t want to eat badly!