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Has anyone had a vertical sleeve and the sleeve was cut so narrow that it looks like 2 seperate stomachs with a tube in between? This is the case with someone I know. When reading a little about it, it was said that a 2nd surgery would probably need to be done using a baloon to stretch out the vertical sleeve portion that looks like a tube. I also read that a conversion to the gastric bypass may need to be done if the first scenario fails. Is this something that can occur often? Or is this a case of malpractice? Please help!!!!!!! Any advice would be appreciated.

I DID IT! I was really sore the first day. I didn't want to walk.. but I did. This is SO IMPORTANT if u are to avoid bloodclots. . Each day the pain seems to subside more and more ESPECIALLY when Ur taking the pain meds. I've been taking my vitamins.......everything except my protein which I started on day 8. I've lost close to 15lbs post op, a total of 25lbs AWESOME. Craving food has been a major problem ( I'm keepin it real) however my soreness is what keeps me in check with the food. I'm still I bought this blue lawn chair like chair that allows me to sit propped up.f

Are eating or drinking rite now? U shld just be on a clear liquid and Ur protein at this time. Also taking all Ur supplrments

Ok..I'm back. As I was saying, weeks 1-4 is a clear liquid diet. With that I don't start back on my protein shakes until day 8 AFTER my surgery (which is 2morrow) for me. Weeks 5-6 is a pureed diet, weeks 7-8 is soft foods diet, week 9 and beyond is back to regular diet/HEALTHY foods. This will give ur stomach a awesome opportunity to heal and cut out if not totally eliminate any complications.I haven't had ANY complications....THANK U JESUS! During this you should ALWAYS be taking ur necessary vitamins and supplements. Make sure u take all the medications prescribed to u for after the surgery as this will ensure u heal as healthy and fast as can be. This is YOUR LIFE and it is changing for the BETTER. Get fired up! THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!!! YAY

OOO K. Today has been 1week since my surgery. I was down 10lbs pre-op and now I am 12lbs post op which equals 22lbs total. For weeks 1-4 all I'm consuming is clear liquids and ALL my vitamins,calcium and multi vitamins. Clear liquids consist of sugarless popsicles, broths, apple juice (25% juice 75% water).

How much weight have u lost so far post op?

Thanks. :0)

I've lost 10lbs post op

I was really sore the first day. I didn't want to walk.. but I did. This is SO IMPORTANT if u are to avoid bloodclots. This is day 5. Each day the pain seems to subside more and more ESPECIALLY when Ur taking the pain meds. I've been taking my vitamins.......everything except my protein which I start on day 8. I've lost close to 10lbs post op. AWESOME. For the most part craving food hasn't been a major problem. My soreness is what keeps me in check with the food. I bought this blue lawn chair like chair that allows me to sit propped up.

I was told the bandages will fall off.

I was really sore the first day. I didn't want to walk.. but I did. This is SO IMPORTANT if u are to avoid bloodclots. This is day 5. Each day the pain deems to subside more and more ESPECIALLY when Ur taking the pain meds. I've been taking my vitamins.......everything except my protein which I start on day 8. I've lost close to 10lbs post op. AWESOME. For the most part craving food hasn't been a major problem. My soreness is what keeps me in check with the food. I bought this blue lawn chair like chair that allows me to sit propped up.

YES. I CAN see a difference. On our way 2 a slimmer you

THANKS EVERYONE!

I DID IT! I WA SLEEVED YSTRDY