Hi - I am new to the site. My sleeve surgery is scheduled for March 10th. Anyone else here set for March? I am super anxious but also looking forward to it. I had a lap band in 2009 and a slip in 2014 that required removal. Curious as to what your pre-op diet looks like. I am on partial liquids now and full liquids for two weeks before the surgery.

Nice to meet everyone!

10 minutes ago, LoveSimcha said:

Awww I'm sorry. While I didn't have pain - I was hungry. Some say it isn't real hunger but only head hunger - that isn't true. It does pass after a few days, especially once you can start consuming more. Be good to yourself and rest up these days (as much as you can). Sending you positive vibes.

The hunger is so real. My tummy cramps at food commercials ? I have cravings too. The pain is apparently came from a possible nerve being stitched up in one incision or an internal suture is irritating a nerve. I was having to hold my body when I moved. New meds have helped.
I'm already so tired of fluids. Makes me nauseous to force drink.

17 hours ago, LoveSimcha said:

Holy cow - i just looked at your stats. You were done 8 days before me and lost double so far! You go girl!!!!

Thanks! I'd like to claim it's all from surgery, but I lost 46lbs pre-surgery. I've lost about 20lbs since surgery though!

@LoveSimcha We're about the same height. Did you choose your goal weight or did your doc? I asked about a goal weight, and my doc's office basically said they don't give me one. I picked mine just as a number to put in.

1 minute ago, njlimmer said:

@LoveSimcha We're about the same height. Did you choose your goal weight or did your doc? I asked about a goal weight, and my doc's office basically said they don't give me one. I picked mine just as a number to put in.

@njlimmerI picked it based on how I did with the lap band I had in years ago. Honestly though, I think your goal weight is much more realistic for me. My bones are big (not a small frame at all) and to get down to that weight made me end up in the hospital. I just put that number down but would honestly be very happy getting to 170 - 180. I think I look good at 170. My docs asked for a goal weight and I just through out 150 and when they didn't react - I thought OK must be a good one lol Its not set in stone for me.

4 minutes ago, LoveSimcha said:

@njlimmerI picked it based on how I did with the lap band I had in years ago. Honestly though, I think your goal weight is much more realistic for me. My bones are big (not a small frame at all) and to get down to that weight made me end up in the hospital. I just put that number down but would honestly be very happy getting to 170 - 180. I think I look good at 170. My docs asked for a goal weight and I just through out 150 and when they didn't react - I thought OK must be a good one lol Its not set in stone for me.

I just picked 175 because it's the lowest I can remember being in college. I'm big-boned too, so I THINK it's a realistic number. I'd honestly be ecstatic at 199 TBH. LOL!

My surgery was on March 23rd, making today a week since surgery. Down 12 lbs since surgery as of this morning. I am just looking for suggestions and here to help anyone I can also. I have found a lot of my supplements on this site. I bought the wild cherry calcium which I had a hard time with so I switched over to chewable caltrate instead and that is much smaller and settles in my new little sleeve well. I use Fairlife protein shakes that are 30 grams protein and they go down okay, a little sweet since surgery. But I have had a little intestinal upset from them. I also have IBS which they hoped this surgery might help settle but no luck so far. I do have herbalife as an option but am wondering if anyone else has experience with that after surgery or if they found a protein shake that they liked after surgery? I'm also looking for any drink mixes that have protein added like fruit punch or fruit flavored? I did try one of Premier protein drinks but was not a fan of the flavor before surgery, may be okay after but haven't dared to try. I have been able to eat Greek yogurt fine but slowly. Also some sugar free pudding. Chicken broth has been amazing and the other night I tried wonton soup broth from my local Chinese restaurant and that was an amazing change up from the usual. Hope this helps some of you too.

My Surgery was March 11th! Any twins out there?

How is everyone doing that had surgery in March? My husband and I both had sleeve on 3/12 and we're both feeling pretty good. No cravings for food which is great. He is down about 40 including pre-op and I'm down 35 including pre-op. I'm looking forward to my future and all of the things I can do once the weight is off. I'm trying to talk myself into not weighing every day because I stay the same for several days in a row. Anyone else?

4 minutes ago, SaraJ1980 said:

How is everyone doing that had surgery in March? My husband and I both had sleeve on 3/12 and we're both feeling pretty good. No cravings for food which is great. He is down about 40 including pre-op and I'm down 35 including pre-op. I'm looking forward to my future and all of the things I can do once the weight is off. I'm trying to talk myself into not weighing every day because I stay the same for several days in a row. Anyone else?

I was March 9th and I am down 10 pounds from surgery 25 total. I am doing great though. No pain and not a lot of hunger at all. Some when I’m board but I just ask myself why am I hungry and it’s usually just boredom. I am hoping that this summer in south Florida will not be as dreadful as I will be losing weight as it gets hotter and hotter. Ooh and mine stays the same for days too so I shouldn’t weigh everyday but when I wake up I always check anyhow. Lol

Edited March 30, 20215 yr by ShoppGirl

39 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

I was March 9th and I am down 10 pounds from surgery 25 total. I am doing great though. No pain and not a lot of hunger at all. Some when I’m board but I just ask myself why am I hungry and it’s usually just boredom. I am hoping that this summer in south Florida will not be as dreadful as I will be losing weight as it gets hotter and hotter. Ooh and mine stays the same for days too so I shouldn’t weigh everyday but when I wake up I always check anyhow. Lol

Hi all,
My sleeve surgery was on March 10. I lost 10 lbs pre surgery and 10 lbs forst week post surgery on liquid diet. Since I switched to soft food I started feeling hunger and the weight loss went down to 3 lbs. However I am glad that now I am better able to figure out my body's signals. For example, I don't feel full but if I eat a whole egg for example or if I eat it faster than I should, I feel pain under my sternum and I am not a happy camper! Luckily I didn't throw up and I am able to walk a bit every other day (I have had multiple back surgeries). No surgery pain or puncture site pain otherwise. Hope all are doing well.

7 hours ago, queencowgirl12 said:

My surgery was on March 23rd, making today a week since surgery. Down 12 lbs since surgery as of this morning. I am just looking for suggestions and here to help anyone I can also. I have found a lot of my supplements on this site. I bought the wild cherry Calcium which I had a hard time with so I switched over to chewable caltrate instead and that is much smaller and settles in my new little sleeve well. I use Fairlife Protein Shakes that are 30 grams Protein and they go down okay, a little sweet since surgery. But I have had a little intestinal upset from them. I also have IBS which they hoped this surgery might help settle but no luck so far. I do have herbalife as an option but am wondering if anyone else has experience with that after surgery or if they found a Protein Shake that they liked after surgery? I'm also looking for any drink mixes that have protein added like fruit punch or fruit flavored? I did try one of Premier Protein drinks but was not a fan of the flavor before surgery, may be okay after but haven't dared to try. I have been able to eat Greek yogurt fine but slowly. Also some sugar free pudding. chicken broth has been amazing and the other night I tried wonton Soup broth from my local Chinese restaurant and that was an amazing change up from the usual. Hope this helps some of you too.

Pure Protein has a strawberry milkshake one that goes down smooth for me. About the only one I can tolerate at this point. And no sugar applesauce has been my life savor

Hello everyone. New to the Forum. 39 yo male.

I had gastric sleeve surgery yesterday March 29th and am home today. Not as bad as I thought. Swallowing is still a real shock to the system. Even with just water. I used to chug water and this is a definite challenge.

Presurgery weight was 329. I'm 5'10. I had lost 45 pounds dating back to october before the surgery including 2 week liquid diet . Looking forward to these new challenges and the opportunities they bring.

It's great to hear that many of you are doing good so far after surgery! ?

On 3/25/2021 at 10:27 PM, Rosie_flips said:

Thanks for the details @groovygal! I’m glad to hear you’re doing well. My surgery is at 9 am and the say to expect to be discharged around 7pm. Were you able to drink at all that first day, or was it all IV fluids?

They had me sipping water before I left the hospital (plus IV fluids) I hope your surgery goes well! (can't remember your date?)

19 hours ago, MikeP81 said:

Hello everyone. New to the Forum. 39 yo male.

I had gastric sleeve surgery yesterday March 29th and am home today. Not as bad as I thought. Swallowing is still a real shock to the system. Even with just Water. I used to chug water and this is a definite challenge.

Presurgery weight was 329. I'm 5'10. I had lost 45 pounds dating back to october before the surgery including 2 week liquid diet . Looking forward to these new challenges and the opportunities they bring.

Welcome @MikeP81! Congratulations & hope your healing goes well. For me things got a lot better after the first 48 hrs. Wishing that for you too!