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2weeks post sleeve, bad left side pain, almost zero weightloss



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I am 2 weeks post sleeve surgery January 8, 2019. Have had only a 5 lb loss since surgery. Following diet and Vitamins. Also developed a severe cramping/stabbing pain in lower left side the Doctors office doesnt seem to care about. Just told me to put on a tight shirt. Pain meds do not touch it..and it hurts to bad to exercise. Feel I have made a huge mistake. Lost more weight pre OP on my own than with this mess..just getting frustrated and depressed.

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I had the terrible left sided pain as well - thought something must be wrong! But it was basically the fact that you are stitched deeply into the muscle where they pulled out you excess stomach and it heals from the inside out. Hurts like a biznitch, but goes away by week 4.

Weight loss - if you are getting all your Protein, Water and cals, your loss should continue. Water is SO important and so is an adequate amount of protein and calories.

Best of luck to you!

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Don't worry too much about the weight loss part, it'll happen, it really will. The left side pain is probably the stitch from the laparoscopy to the muscle, which is more sore than the other ones that didn't involve a muscle. Hoping you feel better soon.

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re: weight loss, You usually come home from the hospital weighing more than you did when you went in because they pump you full of fluids during your surgery. It takes a few days to get all that Water out of your system. Secondly, almost everyone has their first stall right out of the gate - as in within the first month. They call it "the three week stall" because it's usually the third week out, but not always. Mine was weeks 2 and 3. Once I hit week four, it broke and I dropped like 6-8 lbs within a couple of days. Just keep following your program and the weight will start coming off.

I should add that not everyone drops 30 lbs the first month - in fact, I've been hanging around bariatric sites long enough to know that that seems to be the exception rather than the rule. I lost 16 lbs the first month. I was a slow loser practically the whole time and ended up losing over 200 lbs. Just stick with your program and it'll happen - whether fast or slow!

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I think it is great that you told your dr. how you are feeling. I think you should keep monitoring it. What exercise are you currently doing? walking is all you should be doing... I agree with previous poster about the weight loss it is too early to give up stick with the program and hang in there it does get better.

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Honestly, you're only 2 weeks out of a major surgery. It normal to feel discomfort and not be able to exercise at this point in the recovery. Some people get lucky and have no pain--but that's pretty uncommon. As for weight loss, right now your still bloated as all heck and your stomach is very swollen. It's way to early to judge how this procedure is going to benefit you. Tell me how you feel in 6 months when this discomfort is a distant memory and you're down 70 pounds....

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I can relate to you my friend. I am six weeks out and have only lost 14 pounds since surgery. I find myself stressing about it and that is not a good thing. I started at 204.4 presurgery, 194.2 day of surgery and am at 180.4 now. I lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks and I am surprised that in 4 weeks I only lost 14 pounds additional. I know there is a lot that I am doing wrong at this time like not enough Protein, Water and calories. But I am doing the best that I can and I know it will all come together. It simply does me no good to compare to those that lost 30 lbs in the first month or to beat myself up about my progress. So don't stress, just give it time.

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I'm also 2 weeks post op and I still have a lot of pain on my left side. I also haven't lost any weight this week, despite not eating anything. You're not alone. It sucks right now, but when we look back on these few crappy weeks it will be totally worth what we're getting out of it. 😁

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Thanks everyone for the replies! The pain in my side has gotten infinitely better, however, it's now almost 4 weeks post surgery and I'm not losing. I am getting Protein, Water, and Vitamins in but nothing is changing..and I do mean nothing! It's about to drive me nuts! I know it's not instant gratification and it takes time, but as little as what's been going in, I should be seeing a difference!

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It sounds like you and I are in similar situations. I'm 3 weeks post op. I lost my 1st week, but haven't lost any weight these last 2. It's so frustrating. I'm drinking Protein Drinks and eating mush, yet losing zero pounds. I'm pissed. Why did I go through hell for nothing?

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Just now, LoveFood said:

It sounds like you and I are in similar situations. I'm 3 weeks post op. I lost my 1st week, but haven't lost any weight these last 2. It's so frustrating. I'm drinking Protein Drinks and eating mush, yet losing zero pounds. I'm pissed. Why did I go through hell for nothing?

Yes!!!! Yes!!! And more yes!!! I am so moody and irritable bc of seeing no loss so far even though I'm doing what I'm supposed to!! I'm so grouchy and wondering wth I did all this for!

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9 minutes ago, Kbrown1977 said:

Yes!!!! Yes!!! And more yes!!! I am so moody and irritable bc of seeing no loss so far even though I'm doing what I'm supposed to!! I'm so grouchy and wondering wth I did all this for!

I sent you a PM

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I am also 3weeks post op from sleeve.. i lost weight with the pre op diet, but now im stuck not loosing any weight... i am very frustrated and wondering what i did to myself.. I'm starting to get depressed...the Dr. Let me start soft protiens last week, but it's hard to get the 3 meals in. I've drinking Water and protien2o...Also the past 2 days i've been having really bad heart burn. Tried pepcid and tums but no relief... any suggestions?? Is this normal??

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1 minute ago, AJ09 said:

I am also 3weeks post op from sleeve.. i lost weight with the pre op diet, but now im stuck not loosing any weight... i am very frustrated and wondering what i did to myself.. I'm starting to get depressed...the Dr. Let me start soft protiens last week, but it's hard to get the 3 meals in. I've drinking Water and protien2o...Also the past 2 days i've been having really bad heart burn. Tried pepcid and tums but no relief... any suggestions?? Is this normal??

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Are you taking omeprazole? I'm on 20 milligrams twice a day. My heartburn and acid was bad for a few days until it started working. Now it's fine. I'm not focusing on 3 meals a day until I'm eating actual normal food. I can only eat a tablespoon at a time so right now I eat a spoonful of whatever mush I can, whenever I get that grumbly feeling. I've made a bunch of different purees to choose from, including hummus, guacamole, tuna and crab salad, pureed cheese with balsamic, yogurt, pudding, etc. I'll worry about 3 healthy meals once my stomach is healed and I can tolerate regular food. Plus 2 Protein dhakes a day (30 grams each), and as much liquids as I can.

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7 minutes ago, AJ09 said:

I am also 3weeks post op from sleeve.. i lost weight with the pre op diet, but now im stuck not loosing any weight... i am very frustrated and wondering what i did to myself.. I'm starting to get depressed...the Dr. Let me start soft protiens last week, but it's hard to get the 3 meals in. I've drinking Water and protien2o...Also the past 2 days i've been having really bad heart burn. Tried pepcid and tums but no relief... any suggestions?? Is this normal??

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I am having tons of heartburn as well and live for prevacid! And I lost a lot of weight pre surgery but nothing since! Its driving me nuts!

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