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o.k. I have never been so frustrated. Before the sleeve, I would not eat and lose a few pounds and stall out. Now I have been on a 5 week stall. Going nowhere! My husband says I don't eat enough. I am having difficulty getting all my protein in but I am very close to my 60 grams. I lost most my weight Pre op and then 20 the first two weeks and I was sleeved on Nov 19. What gives here???? I teach and I am on the move all the time. I walk the halls constantly during my planning period and drink water. I feel like I am constantly cramming water protein or supplement down my face. Help!! :thumbup:

My mother in law just had this surgery done and it has been fine. Your body learns to adjust itself to the bile that once was taken by the Gall Bladder. She started Metamucil and that corrected her bowels and hasn't had any more problems. You will eventually have to face the fact that once it is bad it doesn't get better. I would have the surgery and be done with it. That is one thing that happens to us with this surgery, so I was told. I was given Actigal to take at three weeks but it was just too strong and burned my stomach. I may be in your shape when I get futher along??? good luck to you!

o.k. Finally the scale is moving. It is only a little but some is better than nothing. thanks to everyone that has given advice through these very tough weeks. I also found a liquid protein that delivers 15 grams of protein per ounce. It is called Protein 100 and very tolerable. I would rather down it and be done with the entire thing. I have also ordered some protein bullets that delivers 42 grams.

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I hope something changes soon. I do not have many carbs at all. My Protein drinks have less than grams which is the most that my dr. allows me to have. I am not eating as much as I probably should but I eat what I can hold. I do not force myself to eat. Still only 2 oz at a time and 2 liquid meals and one protein meal in the evening. I constantly walk at work. I have joined the gym. I even logged my meals for several days this week and I surely am not over eatting. All my friends keep telling me how much I am losing and yes my clothes are showing a change. But... I just don't understand the reason that scale will not move... I hope this will not last much longer! But... I am glad that I am not gaining... :smile:

I just wanted to do a shout out to all the November sleevers and see how we all were holding up. My surgery was Nov. 19 and doing well. No problems with surgery and Dr. is very happy. I don't see him again for 4 months so I am kind of on my own for a while. I have been on a stall for over 2 weeks and I am trying not to get discouraged because I know I am losing weight. I am having problems getting enough food and protein down. I hate the protein shakes so that has become a huge problem. If I don't watch it i get dizzy and almost faint. But other than that I feel wonderful. Sooo much better. How about you guys?:thumbup1:

Do you use Powder or premixed??? I tried the powder and Just can't stand any kind. I can only get down Instant Carnation Breakfast sugar free.

What an awesome idea with the Hot chocolate. I got some sugar free from my students at school. I am definitely going to try that.

Frank, You will do just fine. I am only 5 weeks out and it has not been bad. I think the Pre op was worse than these 5 weeks. I was never scared of the surgery only not being able to do the surgery for strange reasons but the Lord allowed everything to go smoothly. I can tell you I have lost 25 pounds in 5 weeks and have been on a stall for two weeks now but... I feel better than I have in years. My pressure is down so low that I am scared to take my medicine. You will feel much better and will never second guess your decision. Promise!!

So glad to see that I am not alone. I am on week 3 and haven't lost any weight in 4 days. I just started my pureed foods and thought maybe my "system" is a little slow with evacuation??? I can not tolerate the protein drinks....I finally ordered Carnation instant Breakfast sugar free. They are soooo awesome. Maybe I will do better. I have learned that Freezing my Crystal lite and drinking it just after my first a.m. protein drink keeps my drinking better. But.. I am worried about not losing weight. I only eat one meal and the rest is liquid?? Is that wrong? I just am not hungry. But.... I have not thrown anything up and can tolerate the liquids I have had so far. I feel GREAT!!!

I am starting my 3rd week today! I have been doing well so far. I have pureed my split pea soup and had an easy time eating. I can't eat very much though. I can't even get 1 oz down. I drink my supplement all day finish it after 12 noon and then start my crystal lite. I only eat one meal and I know that is not enough. I hope to get a better grip as I progress through the next weeks. How is the other nov. Sleevers doing. Also, I have a very strong craving for Pickles. I know it is the salt since I have not had any. Any suggestions??

o.k. I am 7 days out and doing well but thinking of all this crazy stuff that could go wrong. Cooking has been very hard. I can't taste anything so my family has to tell me if it is mixed and seasoned well...I could just about inhale the spoon! o.k. 'what if ...my biggest worry..... I have gone through all of this and then when I finally get to eat I can't stop.... I am not hungry for food I just want something other than broth! What if......I go through this and dont' lose my weight? What if...it doesn't get any better when I can have soft mushies... Did anyone have these worries or feel like they were being tortured by not having real food???:lol0:

I was sleeved Nov 19. and doing well. I had an extremely huge hital hernia which was repaired but I am on the routine diet Dr. Avara has everyone one. I have been on clear broths, protein shakes, crystal lite and supposedly I can have Yogurt drinks but been sort of hesitant. Dr. Told me to just introduce new liquids slowly. I will be on this until 14 days then I can move to pureed foods like baby food and I can tell You I am about ready for that. As long as your are in contact with your Dr. and feel well I wouldnt stress too much. Just do what they say to do! and rest most of all.:lol0:

I was so worried about not having the right sized liver and not have the surgery. I told my husband that I hoped I would know when I woke up if I had it. And boy did I. Was very soar the day of surgery from recovery and also today. I have had no problem with my two tablespoons of chicken broth or drinking my crystal light. I have been walking as much as possible and that helps a bunch. good luck to all of the other Nov sleevers. I am still excited about what I have done and know it will be great in a few weeks.

Found the greatest thing for tummy pain. If you are being sleeved soon are just sleeved. Go buy some of the thermacare back and hip heat wraps. They are soo awesome. They really help with the pain and you are not bothered with the cord of a heating pad. Wish I would have had it in the hospital.

My manual says that days 2-14 I can have think pureed foods or baby foods. I ate a small bites of baby food not even an ounce and did fine. I see that there are many people on just full clear liquids after their surgery. Should I stick to clear liquids or can I have the baby foods even though it has more sugar than my adkins shakes?

Thanks everyone. I just still seems like i am dreaming but with the pain in my stomach I know it is not a dream. I had some bleeding on one of my incisions. They allowed me to take the outside bandage off easily so I could clean around the incision. Probably did way to much walking and moving. It is horrible to get off the couch but can get up and down from my bed very easily. I feel really good today considering and started my protein drinks. I just sent my teenager to the store for some cream of wheat and baby food. Although I am no even hungry I know I have to sip and eat something. Thanks again for all the advice.

Can anyone relate to how EXCITED I AM!!! I finished all my pre op paperwork and handed my check over to the lady with a huge smile. My surgery is thursday and tomorrow is my last day at school as a "continueing to be fat" person. LOL I feel very confident and not in the least scared. This forum has helped me sooo much with my research and knowing what to expect. The dr. Asked did I have any questions for him yesterday and I smiled and said "No". Keep me in your prayers and I will post ASAP. Maybe bring my computer to the hospital? :thumbup1:

O./k. Today I started my nausea patch and my magnesium Citrate. My surgery time is at 8:00 a.m. I will soon have my clothes and hospital belongs packed and ready to go. I guess I won't sleep much tonight from the excitement. Thanks for the many wishings of get well.

Personally, from someone scheduled for surgery Nov. 19 Yahoo!!! sorry couldn't contain myself.... I think we need to look at why leaks form.. Have these patients been following their post op diets or are they cheating and putting their stomachs through a process it is not ready for. Some of these patients are on their 2nd surgery for weightloss. That tells us that they still have issues with eating since the first surgery didn't complete the job?? Don't get too worked up over this issues. Do research on your Dr. and Pray. God will take care of all things.

Hi Kelly. I am so excited for you. I too have recently finished my Pre op tests. I assume everything went well. I am schedule Nov. 16 for my concent date and surgery the following Thursday. I am soooo excited. I am now on a count down for my date. I started my Pre op diet two weeks ago and have lost a little over 10 pounds. I wanted to get use to the idea of eatting smaller meals and being disciplined. I feel by reading other post that this could be a good thing to help with the sudden aspect of no food! It becomes such a big part of our lives and we need to find ways to replace it! Good luck and I will let you know how my days of diets come pre and post.

I have found out that my pre op test are being paid through my teachers state insurance. But I am curious about the psych weight evaluation? Has anyone had this covered on their insurance that was self pay? Tomorrow is my pre op test so I hope all goes well and then Wednesday is my Psych test??? Wish me luck:001_rolleyes:

Chancie, I am definitely going to need some 20,18 and 16 size clothing. Let me how we can make an exchange. I will definitely pay for postage but not sure how you want to work out the clothing.

I had all my Pre op testing done at the hospital. Everyone asked "are you having the band or bypass". I was so happy to say "the sleeve". Many had never heard and even inquired how it worked. The dr. doing the UGI was very excited for me. But not as excited as I am becoming..LOL 24 days until the sleeve!:001_huh:

I was nervous before I made my decision to go forward with my surgery date. The more I read on these boards the easier I think it will be for me. My date is Nov 19 and I am soooo excited. Remember the reasons wy you made the decision and keep focused and what good you will have from the surgery.