karebear0221

Hi everyone I was sleeved on 1/23/2013. My first week I was dropping about 2 pounds a day, woo hoo! This past week however, I have not lost anything. I want to be patient and I know that there are stalls throughout the weight loss process but I didn't think I'd be going through one only one week after surgery. It's a little discouraging since I am only on liquids and I thought the weight would be pretty much falling off at this point.

Hi all! Sorry if I am posting this in the wrong section but I wasn't quite sure where else this question would fit. I am nine weeks post op sleeve and feeling great. There is one exception, I have started to have diarrhea after drinking certain protein shakes and after eating sugar free pudding. It happens about 20-30 minutes after I have started drinking the shakes and it only happens once and then it's done. I start to get these really loud gurgles and then I know what's about to happen. Is this a form of dumping? Is it because of some ingredient in the shakes and pudding? I did discuss it with my surgeon and he was not concerned because it doesn't happen all the time. Has anyone else had a similar experience? Thanks!

Okay well I am glad to know I'm not alone!. I have omitted the drinks that give me the issues and so far so good.

Hi! I was sleeved on 1/23/2013 and I am feeling great! I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't even need pain meds after I got out of the hospital. The strangest part about after surgery for me is smelling food and my brain wants to eat it but my stomach is not physically hungry. I guess that's something I'll get used to over time. Is that common with anyone else? My full time job right now is making sure I get my four ounces of liquid per hour. I've had two follow ups with my surgeon and he says I'm doing fantastic. I'm so happy I made this decision! Looking forward to getting to know you all! Karen

Thanks for the good advice and the warm welcome!