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I am supposed to have my surgery later this month. My husband is totally opposed. He thinks I will struggle to live with the changes I will need to make to my lifestyle. He also questions what the long term effects of the surgery may be. I wonder if people who have been post op for more than a year hate the fact that they can no longer eat more than one piece of pizza or a Christmas turkey dinner (even if the portions are very small it would be impossible to have a taste of everything including dessert). Do you have regrets? If you had it to do over would you still do it? Is it worth the many sacrifices you have to make? I am flip flopping a dozen times a day - should I or should I not have the surgery!! I have about 50 lbs to lose. Would appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks very much.

At first I thought it was just me and maybe I wasn't brushing enough or something. I finally realized it had to have something to do with my new diet. Drives me crazy- my teeth are constantly feeling like I need to brush them. I've never heard of Whisps but will defintely be checking them out. Thanks a bunch for the post.

Thank you to everyone for your replies. I had the surgery and am doing fine. Like most, the first couple of weeks were the hardest. I have lost 24 lbs. in six weeks - not as much as a lot of people but I'll happily take it. I have read how many people start exercising and I wanted no part of that. But am feeling like I really need to do some toning up and actually am looking forward to doing something soon. Again, thanks so much to everyone for sharing your experiences with me. It truly helps.

At first I felt like I was the only one who was having so much trouble. You read so much about 'loving the sleeve', lost 20, 30 pounds in no time etc. etc. I had no trouble keeping the liquid down but it definitely didn't stay in me. And at the end of the first week I couldn't bear the thought of another week of Water and chicken broth. I had elimated most everything else from my diet in my Quest to stop the liquid in/liquid out. Add to that the fact that I hadn't lost an ounce. I was depressed, hungry and seriously feeling I had made a huge mistake. I am now two weeks out and feeling a little better. I spoke with my consultant and they put me on a different diet. It made it easier for me to take in some Protein and liquid. They also told me to add Vitamin B12 in addition to my regular Vitamins. I still have trouble getting in enough protein and my calories each day run between 500 - 700. And I am happy to say that I am down about 13 pounds. I do feel hungry and sometimes wish I could eat more, but I do believe this is a transition time and in the next couple of months things will get better. I'm also sure that as I lose weight I will embrace my sleeve even more. Take care and I wish you all best.

Hi Nezzie, I was sleeved Sept.20th and returned home Sept. 24th. I haven't had any problem keeping anything down but for the first 5 days it was liquid in/liquid out. The first couple of days after I got home I felt pretty energized during the day and actually overdid it with cooking and cleaning. I don't know if that is why I am so tired these last week but am looking at adding a supplement of B12 daily. I was very upset that I hadn't lost ANY weight. I actually gained a bit while at the clinic. I couldn't believe that all I was having was liquid and no weight loss especially since even the liquid went right through. I called my support person and they explained everyone is different and not to worry. Just concentrate on healing and resting. Because I was struggling with the liquid diet so much they suggested a little different diet for me. I added some very soft foods. That seems to stay with me better and I'm not hungry. I finally started losing - after about the first week. One fairly big loss and now a pound every other day or so. I am down about 13 pounds. I think I was just being impatient. I am only 13 days post-op and when I stop and think about it that is a significant weight loss. I really don't want to lose faster than that as I don't think it is healthy. So I decided today that I will eat and rest and stop thinking about this 24/7. It is consuming me as much as my being overweight did. I know this was quite wordy- I hope it helped in some way to alleviate your concerns. The whole procedure has not been as easy as I thought it would be but I know it will get better. Take care,

I was sleeved on Sept. 20th. I had to do a pre-op 3-day liquid diet and lost 5 pounds. My scale and the Dr.'s were not weighing the same so it is hard to tell if I gained some of that back while on IV. But to date I have only down pounds (including 5 prior to surgery). That may sound ok, but I have been struggling with the post-op diet and therefore eating very little. When I got home I had diarrhea steadily for 4 days and eliminated most liquids to try to determine if sugar or carbs was causing it (I only had minimal amounts of these anyway but even sugar-free products can still have some sugar in them). For 1 1/2 days I had nothing but Water and 1/2 c. chicken broth. Got diarrhea under control and lost some weight. Am now on very soft food/liquid diet. Only able to consume 50 g. Protein and 400 -500 calories a day. Haven't lost an ounce in 3 days. I can't understand why the scales aren't moving. I know about the stall but you surely you can't stall before you really get started losing!!! I do not exercise but am fairly active....actually overdid it one day and my legs felt like they were made of cement the next day. I was very weak. I'm not whining - just a tad worried this isn't going to work for me. So little caloric intake and so much diarrhea and not much weight loss to show for it.

Hi I had my surgery Sept. 20th. BMI was 32 so not as much to lose as some. However!!!! I am up 5 pounds since I weighed myself on the day prior to surgery. And even worse, I am sooooo hungry and I don't think it is 'head hunger'. I've been hungry enough times in my life to know what hunger feels like and I absolutely wish I could have anything from a bran muffin to pizza. I was only having water and broth til today when I added a sugar-free fudgesicle and some jello. I could eat (actually drink) pretty much non-stop. I hope I didn't go through all of this and then not lose weight - lots of it and fast and without feeling like I'm starving.

Thanks to everyone for the replies. I think I knew it but just wanted to be comforted by hearing from others with the same experience ... and it worked - I am most grateful.

Hi, My surgery is Monday pm. I am on a 3-day liquid diet and I just found out I was supposted to take a laxative yesterday. So will take one today and am wondering what people have found to be the best. My flight is tomorrow morning so maybe something that will work but not have the 'busy' after effects, such as Exlax (can you even still buy that stuff)?

I am scheduled for surgery on Monday, Sept. 20th. so have to start my 3-day liquid diet tomorrow and I can't remember what I am allowed to have!!! I'm sure I have it somewhere but can't find it. I know it is Clear liquids but can't remember if I am allowed Jello, tea etc. My surgeon is Dr. Pompa and I am with Weight Loss Forever, Saskatoon so if any of you fellow WLF people that are familiar with their plan can help me out I would really appreciate it. I really need to spend some time tomorrow getting everything together!! I'm usually so organized....thanks again.

Hi there, Surgery is scheduled for September 20th with Dr. Pompa in Tijuana. Anyone else booked for then or the next couple of days following? Would love to hear from anyone who had Dr. Pompa for their surgeon. I have 60+ lbs. to lose. Good luck to all that are soon to be sleeved!

Prior to joining this website the only people I talked to are from the consultation company in Canada. I appreciate that their opinions are likely somewhat biased, but I have asked them many questions. They have never indicated that I may have some of the problems people talk about here - my biggest worry is that I won't lose the weight. Several are stating that they are eating according to program, no cheating, yet they are not losing much if any weight! They are also still hungry, craving, etc. etc. I'm putting aside the physical concerns but definitely don't want to spend almost $10,000 and lose 20 lbs. I don't have as much to lose as some of you do (50 - 60 lbs.). Might that be a good thing in being able to reach my goal weight? Appreciate any feedback you can give me. I am scheduled for Sept. 22nd in Mexico.

Stacey160 This is the first time I have joined a website and used a 'forum' so hope I am responding in the right place! I want to thank you so much for taking the time to send me your thoughts and answering me about my many concerns! I absolutely appreciate hearing from everyone but I have to say you seem to understand exactly how I am feeling and were able to address everything I am anxious about. I just know that I am so tired of gaining, losing, gaining more, losing less over and over. I work in the airline industry and I find myself looking around every airport I'm in to see if there is someone there I know so I can avoid them at all costs. I am so embarrassed that they will see that I put back on all the weight I lost three years ago plus a little more. I'm short and do not carry my excess weight at all well. Thank you again - I think I know that, deep down, I have already made the decision. I'm going for it and can't wait to fix back into my old clothes and feel good about how I look! I can stop thinking about my weight every single day of my life....I can stop hating myself for eating til I'm stuffed over and over again....I can stop feeling like a failure.... Most of all, I hope I can start to enjoy life without so much of my time being spent focusing on my weight.:cursing:

I am supposed to have my surgery later this month. My husband is totally opposed. He thinks I will struggle to live with the changes I will need to make to my lifestyle. He also questions what the long term effects of the surgery may be. I wonder if people who have been post op for more than a year hate the fact that they can no longer eat more than one piece of pizza or a Christmas turkey dinner (even if the portions are very small it would be impossible to have a taste of everything including dessert). Do you have regrets? If you had it to do over would you still do it? Is it worth the many sacrifices you have to make? I am flip flopping a dozen times a day - should I or should I not have the surgery!! I have about 50 lbs to lose. Would appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks very much.