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Hi I was sleeved 5/28 (band removed and revision). I've lost 43lbs since surgery, 22 days ago. Surgery Weight 406lbs Current Weight 363lbs I'm hoping this continues! Sent from my iPhone using VST

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Hi everyone! I am 27 years old and was sleeved 5/28 and am currently down 43lbs from surgery 22 days ago. Surgery Weight 406 Current Weight 363 I'm glad to be part of a group of younger sleevers that is so supportive! Michelle Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi everyone! I had my Lapband removed and was revised to sleeve on 5/28 and am currently down 43lbs from surgery 22 days ago. Surgery Weight 406 Current Weight 363 I'm currently on my period and my last BM was 6/14 so I am speculating these are contributing factors to my minimal 2lb loss this week which was quite discouraging. So happy to be part of such a supportive group of sleevers. Sent from my iPhone using VST

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I almost vomited when they pulled mine out. I am very uneasy with internal sensations like that. Sent from my iPhone using VST

My surgeon says a sure fire way to cause damage internally is to take NSAIDs. I have five herniated discs and have been in pain management since I had the Lap Band in 2010 because I needed further pain intervention. Steroid epidural injections have really helped. If necessary, opiate therapy may be required if Tylenol doesn't help. That's why I was originally referred to pain management, because my pcp could no longer give me what I needed for relief. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Hi! I was revised on 5/28 and had struggled with severe pain for about 12 days post op. I'm pretty much pain free now unless I do something like bend over or lay on my side. I don't know what happened in surgery as I wasn't told of any complications in the OR but my surgery took three hours longer than expected and I was released into critical care ICU recovery where I awoke to an intubation tube being yanked from inside of me. YUCK. My POST OP complication is an incision that did not heal properly in my bellybutton so I have been on antibiotics for a week and since that wasn't working, had to have my incision drained and then packed. This has to be changed daily. It's NOT FUN and I am only now coming to terms with it that it will be a while for it to heal. On the positive side, I have lost 41lbs in 16 days. Unreal to me, but has been verified on two different doctors scales (I thought my surgeons scale was broken!). I am still wondering if I made the right choice and am not sure if I will know for certain until I am completely healed. I wish you no complications! Sent from my iPhone using VST

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Hi everyone! I'm on day 16 post op and am struggling to get my daily goal Protein in so I decided to try tracking it. I had been using My Fitness Pal but was not satisfied with the ability to track my protein from my phone so I searched the App Store for "protein tracker" and there are some pretty cool apps dedicated to tracking not only calories but the macros as well. I settled on "Bulk Up! Protein Tracker for iPhone" and I am loving it! Just a heads up! Sent from my iPhone using VST

At my appointment today I found out good news and bad news. The good is that I lost 16lbs this week for a total of a whopping 41lbs lost since surgery 16 days ago (406 to 365) The bad is that my belly button incision was not healing fast enough so the Fluid behind my incision needed to be drained and pack. It has to be changed every day. YUCK. very uncomfortable feeling and it will be 2+ weeks for this to heal. I was scolded for low Protein intake and not moving enough. I am doing my best now to get as much protein as possible - I am not tolerating the sweetness of shakes so I am going to try powdered skim milk mixed in skim milk (aka "double milk") and hope that will get me closer to my goal of 70g of protein a day. Isn't that crazy! I have no clue how I will get there it seems like such a high goal when I am only on full liquids. I have a follow up in seven days for them to check on the incision and see my progress regarding increase in protein intake and exercising levels. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I do have unflavored protein, so I plan to add that to any cream soup I may have. I am a vegetarian so in addition to being unable to tolerate sweets, I am unable to tolerate anything with an animal flavor so the chicken soup is out. I flew over to the site to order the cheese sauce because that is something I would eat absolutely and it's out of season and out of stock. I am so desperate that I emailed them begging for the opportunity to purchase it now because I simply can not wait until October! Thanks for your suggestions! Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thank you, I'm honestly not quite sure it's possible and asked the nurse if the scale was broken! She laughed at me! Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm dealing with intolerance to sweets but thank you for the suggestion. Sent from my iPhone using VST

At my appointment today I found out good news and bad news. The good is that I lost 16lbs this week for a total of whopping 41lbs lost since surgery 16 days ago. The bad is that my belly button incision was not healing fast enough so the Fluid behind my incision needed to be drained and pack. It has to be changed every day. YUCK. very uncomfortable feeling and it will be 2+ weeks for this to heal. I was scolded for low Protein intake and not moving enough. I am doing my best now to get as much protein as possible - I am not tolerating the sweetness of shakes so I am going to try unflavored egg white Protein powder in skim milk and hope that will get me closer to my goal of 70g of protein a day. Isn't that crazy! I have a follow up in seven days for them to check on the incision and see my progress. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I had band removed and revision to sleeve on 5/28. I spent 5 days in the hospital. I was able to walk 1/3 mile a day when I came home. I then had my one week checkup where they removed my staples and my incision in the belly button was found to be leaking Fluid. It was not infected. They decided to remove on staple, let it drain (dressings changed multiple times a day) and have me return in a week. I was also put on Bactrim antibiotic to prevent infection. Since last weds I have been extremely tired. I have been unable to walk what I used to, barely to the bathroom and back without being extremely winded. I am seeing my surgeon tomorrow and will express my concerns, but this is something I am quite upset about. It's now 3 weeks post op as of today, and I am not working, not driving, not sleeping in my bed, not walking, and not able to care for myself. I am seeing others fly by me in recovery and feel that I am failing. I am complying with all liquid/protein/vitamin requirements. I don't know what to do! As a side note, I was -25lbs in a week at last weds visit. Surgery I was 406lbs and one week checkup I was 381lbs. Any suggestions would be more than welcome. I am so desperate at this point I am sincerely questioning WHY I did this to myself. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Please don't be sorry, without your concern I wouldn't have called the office! PS - I just sneezed and sneezing 14 days out is THE PITS! Ouch! Sent from my iPhone using VST

No need for anyone to be sorry I am thankful you all urged me to call. I feel so thankful knowing this community cares so much for each other. Thanks again. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thanks everyone for both the comforting and scary responses. Nurse just called back said she will see me tomorrow, it's not a blood clot, to take all Vitamins and Protein and fluids and she will see me tomorrow. I feel better I guess but still a little scared, rattled, and anxious. I suppose if she had any doubt she would have to err on the side of caution and tell me to go to the er for evaluation but that was absolutely not the case. I specifically asked her, do I need to go to the hospital and she said no, I will see you tomorrow in the office at our previously scheduled appointment so that comforts me some. I just got up and walked about six minutes around my living room, "brisk" pace (I would estimate 2mph if I had to) which was definitely not a stroll or walking with a cane. I'm not sure if I made the pace clear earlier. I finished with 120bpm, light sweat, and heavy breathing. I will keep you all posted as to what happens tomorrow at my appointment. Thanks again. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Waiting for the call back. I am now panicking. Should I go to hospital? I am all worked up. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I have a call into the office, waiting for nurse to call me back. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I'm seeing my surgeon tomorrow. I've been up and walking since sx, I was originally able to walk 1/3 a mile. Now I am unable to walk around the living room for five minutes without being winded. Thermometer has consistently registered no fever. I have had dhr and loose stools. I have no pain or trouble drinking Water Gatorade or egg drop Soup. All my incisions are healing nicely except the bellybutton which has been draining for the past week. I must admit your response has frightened me. I have been on 2x/day lovanox shots (blood thinner) since surgery 5/28. Do you still feel the same concerns? I am very upset right now. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thank you all. You've made me feel comforted enough to last until tomorrow's appointment. I am unwilling to tolerate the shakes I should say. I have unflavored egg white Protein that I will add to everything now that I am on full liquids as of today. I will try to keep telling myself that my recovery isn't the same as anyone else's. Thank you for that reminder. I will keep you posted as to what the doctors say tomorrow. Thank you all again. Sent from my iPhone using VST

Thanks for your response. I know I have to keep telling myself this but my family and friends seem to expect so much more from me than I can give at this point. I am 27 years old and feel like I am 90! I have been compliant with vitamins, will try upping my protein as suggested. I am unable to tolerate the shakes but today is my first day allowed of full liquids so I plan on having SF pudding, ricotta cheese mixed with a tiny bit of tomato sauce (sort of like a ravioli with no pasta) and Italian seasoning, and low fat cream of potato Soup with unflavored Protein powder added. I have been relying on egg drop soup to get my protein in since I have been unable to drink the shakes and it's the only thing I can tolerate. Sent from my iPhone using VST