Kittenheart

I had the same repair and discomfort. Dr said it is just part of the healing process. I am able to keep foods down only threw up once since surgery. I feel it most in the morning. They told me they put stiches in to close and repair the hernia.

This is called the 4 week stall...sometimes it happens at 2 weeks or 3 or 6 etc. It is your body readjusting to surgery and weight loss. Focus on your inches lost not lbs. Do not become discouraged, I know its hard not too. After surgery I was happily losing a LB a day until week 2.5 and it stopped I even gained .5 of a lb. then it broke and i began to lose again. Check to make sure your getting enough Protein and Water if you are you need to let your body do its job.. You will begin to lose again. : )

Hi ChelleDJM Yes I agree, they are spectacular doctors. I am 10 days out and feel greatM I currently attend the support meetings I would encourage you to attend ! Kim

Are we sleevers allowed to chew gum? If so, what if a we swallowed a piece of gum?

I am 10 days post op and do not have my post op meeting with my NUT until 4/11 at wich point i then get to go to pureed. I guess I am not sure what the difference is between full liquid and clear liquid. I am mostly doing broths, SF popsicles, Protein shakes and SF Jello, and FF milk. Any other suggestions for the full liquid stage? Thanks!

I was on a 2 day full liquid pre op it was basically clear liquids with protein drinks.

I like the premier Protein strawberries & cream

It will be fine. I have my surgery tomorrow morning. Hang in there!

Karenbuck, I heard thiis is a very common emotion but passes quickly. I will let you know how I feel Wed. My surgery is Tuesday and I am preparing myself to having those type of emotions in the beginning. (if I do). Best regards to you and I hope you start feeling better soon.

Roses1223 Mine is though insurance and my pre op diet is also 2 days liquids.

My surgery is on the 25th too. I too worry about the same thing I am glad you expressed your fears here the answers helped me too. It seems to be much like smoking you worry you could backslide, but with resolve we wont let that happen! And also we will have a new tool to use that we never had before. Best regards

Congratulations! I am having surgery on 3/25 and cannot wait to be on the other side of this! Please keep us posted on your progress.

First make sure your getting your protein and water in. I have found if I do not get enough protein I crave bad food, also sometimes thirst disguises itself for hunger. If this is all in check then begin to think about your emotions. What is going on,how are you feeling before your drive thru? If you can pin point the emotions that cause you to want to comfort yourself with food you can then put a strategy to beat the emotional eating by finding another way to handle that particular emotion. fear: go to the gym and feel strong loneliness : call or meet up with a friend sadness: cry and let it out boredom: start a hobby etc.

I know what you mean I can barely do anything else, my surgery is on the 25th

Mercy, I totaly hear what your saying...my husband was doing the same thing but I am pre op and he is even giving out my pant sizes! Note I stressed "was" we had a talk and he gets it now.

Hi Ann22 Would love to buddy up. I live in Michigan. I have been in the process for 8 long months I simply cannot wait for next week. Although a bit nervous, but I think its more a feeling of being in limbo rather than fear. I look forward to sharing with you as we start our journey.

Hi kitten heart ,I am 52 and 5"7" and weigh 240lbs. Had my preop appointment today and will be sleeved on the 28th march.Getting nervous .would be great to compare notes,I am from australia