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I am 6 days post op today. I am still having a burning/ ripping like pain from the large incision on the left side. It hurts the most when I try and get into the car, walk to far or when I am trying to sit or lay down. Does or has anyone else had this pain. It started on day 3 and has not eased up at all. In fact I would say it's worse. I did call the surgeon and he said that I might have pulled an internal stitch out, but good lord should it be this painful? If I am just sitting and not moving it does not hurt, but if I turn just the right way I am in tears.....any suggestions?

I am to be sleeved on march 15 th. My Dr (Dr. Nick) requires the pre op diet 2 weeks prior. I want to try to do it 4 weeks prior just to help with discipline. My biggest concern is the post op diet. I have been reading others talk about how hard it is on the liquid diet. Most of you guys talk about the clear broths or soup but you also mention things like jello, yogurt, pudding and even shakes. Dr. Nick says the clear liquid diet is for the first 21 days, but the difference is he said if it does not flow through a strainer it's not allowed. This will mean that jello, yogurt, pudding and shakes are not allowed. I wont even be able to have creamed soup. How will I live on just liquid, no substance, and not getting to chew anything for over half a month? Won't I feel like I'm starving and have no energy due to lack of nutrition? After 21 days I get to start mushy foods like jello, pudding, shakes, and creamed soups. This stage will also last 20 something days. Then I get to start add some solid foods. I will be 40 some odd days before I get to chew again. Has anyone found this to be difficult. What do you do to overcome it? I would say that I am a food addict and soup has never been something I would choose to eat on purpose, now I will be faced with the fact that I have to have soup (broth) for every meal. I think I'm am going to really hate soup after this. I am determined though so trying my best to overcome this fear. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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I am one year and 2 months out. I must say it has not been very good for me.I started this journey at 210 lbs and now weigh 171 lbs. That is only a 39 lb weight loss in a year. To me this is a FAIL...I will say that 6 months post op I took a drink of a soda for the first time and missed it so I started drinking them again. I knew it was a no, no but was never really told why. I have since found out that the carbination will expand your pouch and it will NOT shrink back to the small size it was. So you can bet I have not had a soda since. I have been frustrated since about 2 months out. I never really felt restriction, although I can not eat as much as I could, I can eat way more than 6-8 oz. Which is what they told me my max would be 6 oz. I do feel like I have kinda given up. I stopped working out and started to eat whatever about 2 months ago, after my 1 year follow up. I have since gained 8 lbs. So on Monday I deceided to go back to 2 shakes a day and 1 low cal, low fat high protein meal and lost 7 lbs. But I should be down at least 50+ pounds by now per my DR. My goal weight is 130, and I really really want to get there. I spent way to much money, blood, sweat and tears to only loose 39 lbs and not get my life back. If anything I feel worse. I have such horrible pain in both my knees that started 4 months post op, and on some days I can hardly walk. (which has been part of the lack in exercise). If there is anyone out there who has had trouble from day one or not, that might have some words of encouragment or a better way to make this work I am all ears. I hate to sound like a cry baby, but I am desperate.

Hey guys, its so nice to see everyone learning and giving out such great advice and encouragment. It truly is wht keeps me gvoing when I hit a bump in the road. I am still doing good. Lost another 2lbs. I tell ya thoug if they every come out with a pill or surgery for will power I will be the 1st in line. That has been one of my biggest strugles. I cheated and had only one little bitd of a buttercups cupckake this weekend. I am NOT a sweet eater but I probably would have ate the whole thing if it weren't so dry. I should not have hdx the one bite either. I know they say you should not denie yourself the thingsz you love, instead treat your self everyonce in awhile so you don't gorge on them later, but sweets are not my thing, I love crab claws. That's what I should have used that one little slip up for. Does anyone out there know that nutritional value of campisi's crab claws? I don't think I want to know but I would love to have them right now. Anyways. Everyone stay foccused and keep up the hard work we deserve it. Oh and I can't remember who wrote the comment about not wanting to get into a swim suite, but I wanted to say this to you.... life is to short to worry about what others think of you. You need to go get you a swim suite and wear it proudly. You are a beautiful women and deserve the right to swim. Not only is it good for you but its fun. So go get that swim suite...I know I will.

thetrishah, my daily menu would be as follows: I usually have a black bean spicy burger patty by morning star, I think it is 120 cals and 11 grams of protein. I will also have a small egg microwaved. If not that I will have a 45 gram protein shake. For lunch I have the same shake. For dinner I have salmon, talapia or chicken. (4oz) if I need a snack I will have greek yougart 4oz with 1/4 cup gluten free granola. I will also have water all day and after dinner unsweet tea. I will have on the side steamed veggies but rarely have room for them. I would also like to mention that when I was drinking soda it was always diet soda, no sugar. Infact I never had sugar when I was messing up my diet. It was more the carbs and slider foods. And drinking with my meals. I was diabetic and could not have sugar I always use splenda for sugar. I hope this was helpful.

@amy I live in rockwall. And to everyone else, hugs I just love you guys. Thanks.

It really depends on the type of job you do. I am nurse and was back at work in one week. I had my surgery on a tuesday and was back at work the following monday. It was hard and I could probably have used another week, but my job is great and I was able to sit as much as I needed. So I think 8weeks it plenty.

Well I don't know the scientific standings on the soda thing. All I know is that at 6months out I started drinking them slowly to the point I would have at least 2 a day. Well at my one yr check up, I had gained weight and I noticed that I could eat alot more than normal. That is when my Surgeon told me it was the soda and that it was stretching my sleeve/pouch. He said it was a bigger no no than alcohol. all I can say is I will never touch another soda again. Whether it's true or not I will not do it.

Oh yes. I was the same way. I even went through the what the hell have I done to my self stage. Just remember this to shall pass. It is normal to be on an emotional rollar coaster right now. All I can say is it will get beter I promise. Best of luck

A ppi is an acid reducer for heart burn. Such as protonic, nexium, prevacid, and tums. When not taking one you will think that pain is hunger and it is not.

Dear K33, don't let my set back or anyone'en set back stop you from doing something that can give you your life back. I can't speak for everyone, but if you don't use the tool properly it will not work, and that was my mistake. I was eating and drinking all the wrong things. This is a lifestyle change and not a miracle surgery it takes hard work dedication. (something I was not doing which led me to my temppeary hiccup.) I did not post my set back to discourage anyone. Like all my fellow slevers said 39 lbs is a victory and with their advice it helped me to remember that. That's why we post to help one another. Regardless if I ever meet my goal weight, the VSG was the best thing I ever did. I should mention that I was diabetic type 2 and now I am not. There are many reasons why I wanted the VSG, mostly I wanted to be able to move around and enjoy life with my kids without feeling tired and fat all the time. I am not saying it is easy, (diets are easy) it is hard work but you can do it and will not regret it if you do. And if your ever in a slump just go on here and they will put you back on track, like they did for me. Btw Today is 8 lbs gone since last Monday. Back in my way.

I first want to say thank you to everyone for the advice and encouraging words. About Dr. Nick, I do like him but agree that he should play a bigger role in post op. I didn't see him after surgery till my 1 yr follow up. As for my pouch size it is a 34 bougie. I have noticed that most success stories that I have read are a 32. ( by that I mean they met their goal and then some in a much shorter time period) that's not to say that this is true for everyone. I also noticed that the 32 comes with more issues as far as being able to handle the protein. I askex the Dr about this and he said the differance is so small it shouldnt matter but I really think it does. So I deceided to go back to the basics. I started with just protein shakes 3 days ago. Today I deceided to make a salad with a 6 oz salmon . I was only able to eat 3/4 of the salmon and I was done. I didn't even make it to the salad. So I think it is working. A week ago I would of ate all of it plus a glass of tea. Today I did not drink with my meal and it made a big differance. I felt the restriction and knew I was full. I will keep everyone posted on my on or off scale victories that I hope will come soon. Thanks again for the support.

He was not happy with the weight loss. He asked what I had been eating/drinking. I told him the truth, and he said the biggest problem was the soda and lack of exercise. Oh and not enough protein. I have since changed that but still the weight is not coming off.

I had to take the injections 10 days after surgery. I have thrombophilia, which is a blood clotting disorder. I actually had my daughter give me my shots. She is 8 and did a great job. She gives herself shots every night and I just couldn't bring myself to stick myself. I too started my period on about the 3 rd day of shots and thought I was going to bleed to death, but everything was fine. If I even had a period it would be very light and only last a day or two. So I can relate, it was awful. You will be fine. ote name='ChelseaChestnut' timestamp='1309592508' post='172840'] I had my surgery on June 27th. I am required to take blood thinner injections for 14 days after getting home from the hospital. I think it is called levonox? Unfortunately, I started my period the morning of surgery. The injections have complicated my period and is causing me to bleed very heavily and is not stopping. I had an endometrial ablation October of last year, so I really shouldn't be bleeding very much at all at this time. My surgeon still wants me to keep taking the injections but has approved that I not take them for 2 days in hopes that my period will stop. So far it has not. This is really worrying me. I have been anemic since I had my ablation and do not want it to get any worse. I am also freaked out about getting a blood clot. I have a giant bruise on my inner thigh that showed up a day or 2 after surgery and is now getting a little sore. I also really hate giving myself the shots, even after watching my diabetic father do it to himself several times a day my whole life. Any thoughts on all of this? Thanks~ Chelsea

I have had an off scale victory today. I have lost 3" in my thighs, 2" in my calfs, 5" in my waist and 4" in my butt. Plus I have finally broke my 4 week stall and lost 4 lbs this week. I guess the dr was right. He told me to increase my calories from 600 to 800, and I added a protein shake and bam the end of a stall. I am 7 1/2 weeks out so I am feeling pretty excited. I have been doing a boot camp 3 days a week and really needed to add more protein and calories. I thought that was a crazy idea, but it worked.

Ok so I have not lost 1 pound in 4 weeks and I am 6 weeks out. I had my 6 week post op today and showed my food log, and excercise log to the dr. I have been following my instruction by the book. He said that everyone stalls, but mine came very early and has lasted longer than he expected. Not encouraging words I might add, even the Dr is baffled. So I told him that I started boot camp today and the response I got was "well be pre-pared to not see the scale move. If you are doing boot camp then prepare your self for an extended stall". WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess because I am short at 5 foot, and weigh 190 my body has to build muscle to burn fat ( which I know), but I have done boot camp before surgery so it's not like I have no muscle at all. But to have my Dr not have a clue as to why I have not lost in 4 weeks, then tell me that if I do boot camp I am sure not to loose for even longer period of time, I am just at a loss for words. I am just so discouraged right now. :( :(

Just to let you know about a yeAr ago they removed the hcg hormone out of HCG over the counter drops, which depletes the purpose. The only real HCG you can get is the injections.

Well written, I wish You would have posted this at my 3 week mark. I got on that stupid scale every damn day and NOTHING moved. I am 5 weeks out now and still nothing. I will not get on that scale again until my 6 week follow up. I am very dishearten by the non moving scale, and I hope that it does not keep me in this rut for long. I am a cash pay patient and I think I spent equally as much on crap before I paid for my surgery. The money we waste on all the B.S they "feed" us on tv, it should be outlawed. Good luck with your weight loss journey. Its nice to know we are not alone out here.

Same here. Sleeved on march 15 and have only lost 7 lbs. I have been in the stall since week 2 and I am 5 weeks out today.I mean REALLY!!!!!!! This SUCKS.

I am right there with you. I only lost 7 lbs since surgery on march 15 and have not lost a pound since. I hope this stall ends soon. I am starting to think I did all of this for 7 lbs. I will be 5 weeks out tomorrow. I even go up a pound or two every other day, then come back down. This is so frustrating.

Yes it will heal on it's own. I will tell you that at my 2 week follow up I was having no pain at all, and my Dr's PA told me she sees a lot of increase in pain on the 3 rd week. Well she was right I went from no pain to horrible pain on my left side again. It went away after 2 days and now no pain. So to sum it up you will be fine. Take your pain meds and you should feel lots better at 3 1/2 weeks out.

I am feeling for you. I lost my lab of 12 years due to cancer. It was so hard. I couldn't imagine going through that plus everything else. I hope tomorrow brings a better day. Big ((( HUGS))) to you.