JustMeJFD

Sleeved 4-15 by Dr. Katsis in Owasso! Love Dr Kirk too!

I too had these symptoms. Went to the ER because it was the weekend. Turned out to be nothing but was glad to get checked out. At almost 2 weeks post op I'm still having trouble tolerating most foods.

I get the response of "but you arent that big" I'm big enough to be looked down on for being fat! I think people who arent familiar with it see it as a last resort for someone who is bedridden or something. Here in Oklahoma most people I know have known someone who has done the surgery. But if they say something about just losing the weight then I just question them about their dieting history. What diet has worked for you? How much did you lose? Did you gain any back? That usually shuts them up. Lol

Maybe I should of just barfed it out at first! Came close quite a few times. LOL

You got it for the ketones mouth! And I can taste something else strange since surgery too like blood almost. Also can smell everything! Good and bad. Hope I didn't get the wrong surgery and I'm actually a werewolf now!

Cool idea!

Well of course your husband's won't say anything! They aren't stupid! Lol. As a single woman myself I do worry about this too. Finally get the weight off but still ashamed of the naked time.

Nice to know it would be months before I have issues. My NUT just said "quite a while..."

I have done this as well. Thinned out Protein Shakes. And still doesnt work. I walk as I can but I feel dizzy when I stand up and sometime stumble when trying to get going. I am a single mom and alone during the day so I walk around outside some when my kids are home.

Got up the nerve to try the egg protien. Taking small sips and making me burp like crazy. I have had GERD pretty much my whole life so i wonder if that has something to do with my problems. Although inhavent had a lot of relux issues so far. Hope I don't pay for this all day!

I was sleeved 4-15 and am still having a lot of trouble. Lots of nausea and cannot tolerate any full liquids. Been rough going for me. Dont want to scare anyone. As you can see most people don't have these issues.

That sounds horrible! Sorry you had to go thru that. As far as I know there were no problems with my surgery. How are you doing now? Once it healed did everything go back to normal (as expected)? What were you able to eat at first?

May I ask how they discovered you had swelling? I don't think I have that since I can drink water without a problem. Not time for me to try anything thicker than milk.

I bought some egg protein this afternoon. Jay Robb smallish bag for 22 bucks. I don't want to try it tonight in case it sends me into a tailspin. I'll try it in the morning after a get some rest. But hearing it worked for you is encouraging!

Thank you! And I hope someone has a suggestion for me as well. But even knowing that others went thru this and lived to tell the tale brings some comfort.

Well the surgeon said the same thing as the ER doc and the NUT. Just have to ride it out. Not sure how long it will last. No magic cure. I am going to try some soy or egg protien sources to see if that makes any difference. I have nausea when I have the full liquids and when I'm on clear liquids only I have that kind of nausea that comes with extreme hunger. Going to try some egg drop soup tonight and hope that goes down ok. Hoping this passes soon!

Yes I have the hunger too. Sometimes I feel like I am nauseous because I am so hungry and empty. How long did all of this last for you?

I will let you know. I feel like I'm going to get the same answer..... it just takes time. But we will see. I contacted my NUT and she said that it can take several weeks for some to tolerate any substantial nutrition. She suggested unjury and isopure and I have tried those. Actually unjury is the worst so far and it seems like most do pretty well with it. Another thought she suggested is to try soy protein or egg protein because it could be a milk intolerance. I'll try and get up the energy to look into those tomorrow but going to the surgeon might be all I have in me! For today I'm just going to do clear liquids and try to get some relief from the constant nausea.

I have. Just haven't had the appt yet

They did say that I had 'some fluid' in my abdomen. He said it was normal. They just say that it takes a long time for some people to be able to tolerate things. And it causes 'weird' symptoms. How long can I make it with no calories or nutrients? I know it's only been a week and maybe I am overreacting but its scary to me.

My arrival was pretty strait forward. I had done the pre op the day before and took care of payment. So on surgery day they took me to a bed with a curtain around it and gave me a gown to change into. Then they started my iv, put the heart monitor pads on, and bp cuff. Several people came by with more paperwork and asking me what i was here for to make sure i understand. But my surgeon was running late so that was the worst part! Just waiting! I'm thinking hey i could just get out of here and have some pancakes! Lol. Of course i did not do that. When he arrived they came and got me. Gave me some iv med to get me started and asked me to swallow some medicine. I remember getting to the or and that's it. Next thing I know I'm in recovery burping like crazy. Pain from the gas and nausea.

Surgery was Tuesday for me. So here's an update. Found myself on Thursday with a slight fever and figured out it was due to not getting enough fluid in. So today i dialed back on the pain meds so i wouldn't sleep so much! Then i have more time to drink. So far everything I have tasted pretty much tastes the same. The jello did taste a little stronger but didn't have trouble with the taste of protein shakes. I got to start full liquids today. Sugar free cheesecake pudding (thinned) is amazing. I'm going to have to venture out soon to get more of that! Strained cream of chicken tasTed good but didn't set too well. I also tried unflavored unjury powder with Crystal light. That tasted like a pina colada to me! But also kinda gave me stomach cramps. So hoping that will work in a few more days! How is everyone else?

I have been wondering this too! I feel like i had gotten most of it out and then today on day 4 it rears it ugly head again with the shoulder pain. I have been talking gas x and Miralax which has caused me to pass gas and burp (althOugh I did start to burp as soon as i woke up in recovery) have you tried either of those?

Almost 24 hours since surgery! Feeling a little better as i have been walking around and got to brush my teeth. Have to get down 8 oz of water in an hour to go home so working in that today. Every sip i take I can feel in my throat. Scared of vomiting because that would hurt my abdomen.

Out of surgery. Theses gas pains are no joke! Drank a little water. Burping like crazy! Hope everyone is well Today