banksdea

Anyone had the sleeve and getting a revision due to having no restriction and weight gain? I was Sleeved April 2015 and only lost 60lbs. I’m scheduled for revision on Sept. 4th. I lost my restriction with my sleeve 6 months out and could eat regularly. I don’t have GERD issues. I’m nervous for my bypass because I keep seeing soooo many stories of people not losing enough weight or really slow. My highest weight with the sleeve was 330 in 2015. I’m currently 320. Anyone loss 100+ lbs after revision?

I'm 2 months out and noticed that I am able to eat a lot more food without a feeling of restriction ????. I almost feel like I'm able to eat a regular size meal versus 2-3 bites then feeling full.

I went from consistently feeling full at 2-3 bites to finishing a whole normal size plate of food and drinking a lot more water. I know that after a few weeks of being sleeved, I was depressed and regretted my surgery. I even prayed to God to stretch my stomach because I was so uncomfortable. It feels like he answered that prayer ???? because I feel slightly like my old self, lol. I'm going to call my surgeon on Monday because something is off.

Hey, I would like to be informed of any group meetings as well. I'm in the Detroit area.

Hey guys, I know I post on here a lot, but this is my community of support. Adjusting to life after the sleeve has not been easy psychologically for me. Going through the daily routine of taking my Vitamins and eating Protein is taxing. Knowing that my health depends on me taking vitamins everyday sucks. Before surgery, I would take vitamins but there were season were I wouldn't take anything for a couple months at times and I start back up sporadically. Now that I'm sleeved not taking my vitamins will result in my going bald and possibly in the hospital. I feel like I added a handicap for myself. Going to dinner functions is depressing, because I can't eat. 3 bites and I'm full. That's not healthy. It saddens me that I'm not and probably will never be able to enjoy a healthy portion sized meal. It's not about overeating, but just being able to enjoy a healthy meal with family and friends socially is normal. I'm not sure what to give credit to the WLS or my effort because I workout 5-6 days a week and stick to the protein diet. In honesty, if I followed the same routine without surgery, I know I would loss weight. Probably not as fast, but the weight will come off. I wish I hadn't of given up on myself all to get what I thought was a quick fix, which honestly isn't. I hate that I can't drink Water as plentifully as I used to. I love water and would drink 2 liters daily before this surgery. Now I'm lucky if I get in 28 oz, which is not healthy. I get constipated often and my urine is darker. My menstrual cycle and hormones are off. I feel full throughout the day no mater what I eat or drink. I plan to have children one day and I can't imagine having hunger pains while pregnant knowing I can only eat a couple bits of food. I know women become more fertile after losing weight, but there is still risk of the baby being malnourished, which scares me. I really hate that I chose a irreversible surgery. I had no idea I would have strong feelings of regret afterwards. I wish there was a surgical procedure to restretch out your stomach for gastric sleeve patients who want to reverse the procedure. I read a lot of blogs and watch videos of people getting WLS and see a lot of positive experiences. I know there are people who feel similar to myself, but I tend to not see a lot of postings from people who regret surgery. I'm deciding to be honest with my experience even if I'm the only one. I know most people from these support blogs don't like to see post like this, but the truth of what your going to have to deal with for the rest of your life after getting a gastric sleeve should be highlighted. I am someone who has had the sleeve and is having a hard time adjusting to life afterwards. I'm not the only one. I just other people will be more honest about the lifelong challenges. Praying for hope and emotional health and that I will one day soon adjust to my new way of life.

What was your highest weight vs current weight? Did you workout daily?

@ Sharon1964 My surgeon office sent me home with a bariatric portion control plate, which healthy portions for your meats, veggies and starches. I wasn't able to finish a quarter of anything off that plate. I do notice that chicken goes down better for me than fish does. I was in a better place emotionally on yesterday in the midst of being at a family BBQ surprisingly. I just drank Water, ate 3 very small wings, and a bite of Beans. I'm taking it a day at a time though. I really do appreciate all the support on this site.

@ rhw94123 I need to update my profile. I was sleeved on 4/27/15. I have been a member of this site since 2012 because I had been deciding back and forth with getting WLS since then. I actually had my initial procedure scheduled in May 2012, but canceled 24hr before my surgery because I was scared, plus I let my husband and father talk me out of it. I wish I would've gotten the lap band because it's reversible. I hardly seen any negative comments about WLS so I took a chance. Even people I know personally always talked about the good. If I would've read more comments like mine during my research, I would've thought harder about my decision. I'm only 28 and haven't had kids yet, but plan to. I just pray that this feeling will pass. I hate what I did to myself.

@ stevehud How far out are you? Are you able to eat more than 3 bites of food now? When did you no longer have feelings of wanting to undo your surgery? The thought of 3 bites of food scares me. 3 bites is not eating to live. My life is more like taking Vitamins to live, because I don't see how it's possible for me to get it from the food.

I am in therapy right now. Unfortunately, I now realize that I could have did this on my own. I'm working out everyday, which I wasn't doing before the surgery. Since they recommended I workout daily and eat a high Protein diet, I'm doing it. It's not that I "couldn't" before. A high protein diet with daily exercise has been proven to aid in weight loss. If I'm honest, didn't really struggle with overeating, I just chose unhealthy foods and gained a lot of weight. The surgery restricts my food intake only, not the type of food I choose to eat. We all heard of the folks that gain the weight back because of eating bad carbs even if it's 2 oz of something. I beat myself up because I looked at this as a tool to help me get somewhere quicker, but I'm doing a lot of work and it still may take up to 1-2 years. I could see if the sleeve worked well without killing yourself in the gym daily and eating a high protein diet and taking Vitamins for life. All the things most of us tell ourselves we couldn't or tried to do on our own is ironically the same things we have to eventually follow through with if we want to see results with this surgery. I'm realizing too late that this is all mental. Sometimes slow and steady wins the race. I just feel so uncomfortable and beyond stupid for having a irreversible surgery. I wish there was some type of surgical or supernatural way to reverse this. Lord help me.

@ fau2envy How far out are you? I can't wait until I'm less restricted although I it's still going to be a lot less than before surgery for life. Three bites of food is just non-nutritious. I'm in therapy to help cope. It's like they tell you this stuff and you think your ready for it, but once it becomes your life the hard reality of your decision kicks in and there is no turning back ????. I'm surprised that nobody else seems to feel or felt the same way. Everybody seem so happy. I just want to drink Water unrestricted and eat a Healthy proportion sized meal. Nothing bad. Lord help me!

Does any know if it's ok to take a fat burner for energy during workouts? Some people do better during their workout with the extra push a fat burner provides in energy and stamina.

I'm a month a 5 days post op and my cycle did not come. I'm not pregnant either. Has this happened to any one? What does this mean?

I workout 5 days a week, but only brisk walking on the treadmill.

I am almost 1 month post op and I am starting to get depressed with feelings of regret. I was working out daily then my energy got low. I still make an effort to walk at least 5 days a week to keep some type of physical activity. I feel bloated all the time and it frustrates me how I can't drink Water as freely as I used to. I almost vomited from drinking too fast, which really wasn't fast but rather normal pace. I love water and having to sip on it and still struggle to get in the recommended daily amount has been mentally hard to adjust to. I'm starting to get dehydrated and constipated due to not getting enough water in. I feel sad not being able to enjoy a nice proportion sized meal with my family. After a few bites, I feel bloated and full. I wish I would've did more research on the psychological effects after getting bariatric surgery. I wonder will I have to sip on water and possibly feel bloated often for the rest of my life now. I also knew I had to take Vitamins daily, but now that I'm in the routine and knowing that I run a very high risk of being malnourished if I don't take them is depressing. Most of the liquid and chewable vitamins that's recommended make me nauseous. Enough though I heard bad reviews about the lapband, I wish I had gotten it that way I could reverse my decision if I wanted to. Getting the sleeve is a done deal and I was I could supernaturally get my normal stomach back and hire a personal trainer and nutritionist. I have been searching for a therapist to help me cope with life after getting sleeved. I felt fine emotionally the first two weeks, but now things are getting tough to adjust to. Groups like these have been helpful so far. Has any one else experienced similar feelings? Did things get better?

@ amoreno I was not depressed like this before surgery. I'm gonna focus on foods high in fiber to rid me of the bloating. All this dairy protein is causing the bloat.

Thanks for the encouragement everyone. I'm still going to seek out a therapist and support group. I pray this daily bloating will subside. I don't want to be dependent on laxatives either because with the bloating comes constipation.

What are some good foods to eat while on the soft food diet?

Had my surgery on 4/27/15. Everything went well with the procedure, but I am having a lot of pain. I was suppose to go home the next day on 4/28/15, however due to the pain I've been asking to stay longer. The nurses keep saying I'm experiencing gas pain, which is common. However it's pain from my incision's along with the gas. After 3 days my doctor finally increased my medication dosage. Prayerfully the pain subsides dramatically for me to feel comfortable going home. Has anyone else experience extensive pain and had to stay at the hospital 2-3 extra days? I'm feel like the only one still at the hospital, when my procedure was on Monday ????. Things like coughing, sneezing and being able to wipe myself have been painful. I still need nurse assistance to go the the bathroom because of the pain. Praying thing will get better like today. ????????

Is it bad to drink a fruit smoothie on your liquid diet? I did by accident ????.

Didn't check all the ingredients. I just need to know if I set myself back while drinking a carrot, banana and strawberry smoothie ????. I eat a lot of the sugar free recommended foods but there's always a little sugar in "sugar free" stuff right? ????I see my doctor on Friday.

Hey, The pain has subsided tremendously and my feet have stopped swelling. My doctor said feet swelling can be somewhat normal after surgery although it varies on the individual. I have been walking more and keeping my feet elevated at night. I'm trying to make sure I get all my Protein and daily Vitamins in because I started to feel weak and achy as if my bones are becoming frail or something ????. My first post op appointment with my Doctor is this Friday.

Yea, I may go to urgent care to be safe.

I'm 5 days post op and my feet are starting to swell really bad. Does this mean I need to drink more water? Or do I need to move around more? It's the weekend, my doctors not available and I'm getting concerned.

Had my surgery on the 27th. All went well but the pain is terrible.