Heather Souders

So, I was sleeved on august 13th 2012... I lost 20 lbs pre op, and 14lbs the first week post op. I have stuck to this new way of eating. I've completely changed my eating habits. I have yet to get in my full amount of water, or protein, but I think if I focused more on that, I may be able to.. It doesn't really cross my mind much that I am thirsty, or need to drink, drink, drink lol. I still get that hungry feeling, but there are times when it takes me hours to feel it. There are other times where I feel hungry an hour or two after eating. I am on soft/regular foods, and have been eating things like chicken, cottage cheese, scrambled egg substitute, lowfat string cheese, Greek yogurt, etc. after my first week, I hit a stall.. which I've read is normal bc you're body is adjusting. This lasted 2-3 weeks, until the other day when I noticed I was down another 2-3 lbs, and then another .5-1lb. I can take more than a "SIP" of water, I have had a popsicle with sugar, (I use sugar substitute now) nothing I've ate has made me sick, or throw up. I have not had ANY problems... is this normal? I know everyone's experience is different, and although I was a little worried if I was actually sleeved... I know I have to be bc I eat much less, I have lost weight (first week) I'm just wondering if im doing something wrong? has anyone else had an experience like this? any tips? :/

Well thank you again, I will start trying to take them, and hopefully help with the acid. My dr cleared me for exercise just no weights, so that will probably help with the weight loss a little too. I live this site! Great to know there are so many wonderful people out there who are going through this journey, or have been through it already to help and support one another!

thank you! lol a little reassurance is always nice! I have prilosec but I haven't taken any yet bc I'm afraid to swallow it. when I came home from the hospital I had percocet for pain and had to crush them bc it was just too hard. I'm pretty sure I can't do that with the prilosec bc it is time release. if I try taking the prilosec whole it can't get stuck or anything can it?

So I was sleeved Aug 13th, and upon being sent home was given prescriptions for percocet for pain, zofran for nausea, and a prilosec capsule for heartburn/indiestion/ulcer prevention. I have only had to take one nausea pill, the day after I came home. Havent taken any prilosec yet bc you're not supposed to break, and Im afraid to swallow.. the percocets are the only ones Ive been taking for pain as needed, but i have to cut them into about 8 pieces,, or crush them into jello or broth. Im so afraid of swallowing whole because i dont want it to get caught, and bc i can only sip water and not get enough to wash it down. Anyone else having/had this problem? Does it go away? Any suggestions..

I had my surgery Monday aug 13th. So congratulations to you first of all. I have had alot of soreness, but today (post op 3 days) was much better. Although I was still sore, I had so much more energy, I was up all day, walking alot more, and only needed pain medicine once..(getting ready for bed) I have been constantly sipping on water, I've been switching it up and adding a splash of cranberry or apple juice. I have about as much experience as you thus far, so I cant say too much about what the future holds...but just try to remember you did this for a reason, you wanted this, and before long things will seem more normal. I keep reminding myself it's going to be worth it, I will not regret this, and I can do it! Keep your head up, and good luck!!

I had my surgery Monday aug 13th. So congratulations to you first of all. I have had alot of soreness, but today (post op 3 days) was much better. Although I was still sore, I had so much more energy, I was up all day, walking alot more, and only needed pain medicine once..(getting ready for bed) I have been constantly sipping on water, I've been switching it up and adding a splash of cranberry or apple juice. I have about as much experience as you thus far, so I cant say too much about what the future holds...but just try to remember you did this for a reason, you wanted this, and before long things will seem more normal. I keep reminding myself it's going to be worth it, I will not regret this, and I can do it! Keep your head up, and good luck!!

Good luck to you!!! I also am getting sleeved tomorrow!! Its less than 24 hours away and boy am ii getting nervous! Hope all goes well to everyone else getting their surgery tomorrow!

My surgery is scheduled for august 13. My dr put me on a 2 week pre op diet of clear liquids, including sugar free jello, sugar free popsicles, broth, water with crystal light, etc..and the whey protein powder drinks or isopure (whey protein isolate) My dr told me the sagging skin also depends on your age, and amount of weight youre losing. the younger you are the more elasticity your skin has. but like the others said working out will help that. for the hair loss, ive heard biotin works, and ive heard they make special shampoos with that in it....also thats another reason its so important to get your 70 grams of protein in a day bc it helps with that. As far as the alcohol, you may still like the taste but you'll probably never be able to drink it the same way as now. & ive learned youre not supposed to drink any alcohol for at least a year, and even after like someone else said it is empty calories, pure sugar and no nutritional value..so youre probabbly not going to want to fill up your little stomach with something you get nothing from. Good luck with your surgery, 12 more days for you! I have 11 and I can NOT wait!!!!

msdallassleever hope everything went great and u r recovering well!

thank u!

does anyone know if youre supposed to have the whey protein powder on the clear liquid pre op diet? ive heard alot of both...yes and no. i also have isopure, the clear liquid protein isolate. so far ive been taking one 8 ounce glass of the whey protein every day, and some of the ispoure, but just wanted to get some more opinions... am i doing this wrong? lol

omg thats horrible! I just had mine done last week and thankfully I was fully asleep. I was SO Nervous about it, bc ive never had one done. They gave me the meds right as they were telling me to bite down on this plastic bite guard to help ease the scope in, and thats all i remember...next thing I know I was waking up asking if it was over lol. Im so sorry u had to go thru that!

I'm 24. My date is Aug 13th! On my liquid diet now, day 2. Good Luck to u!

also, thanks for the tip about the app called days left! Just went and downloaded it after reading this, and it brought a big ol smile to my face! 13 days left for me!

My surgery date is 8/13 and I'm on my 2nd day of liquids. I'm allowed to have a small meal under 300 calories for dinner, or a lean cuisine type of meal...but I'm so hungry! I feel like I'm extra hungry just KNOWING I can't eat. I just keep reminding myself that I chose this, and I can't wait for the end result! Good luck to you & everyone else with their upcoming surgeries! We can do it!!

Today was my first day on the liquid diet too! I think Im hungry just knowing that I cant eat lol! My surgery is august 13. Good luck to u!