brandytanny

I was sleeved a week and 2 days ago. When I stepped on the scale I was excited and shocked to see I have lost 18 lbs. I am having a little bit of trouble with protein (liquid in, liquid out). I was curious if others experienced the same type of weight loss in the week following surgery?

I had my sleeve done Wednesday was on clear liquids in the hospital now on just liquids. I keep having theses strange contraction like feelings. I don't think it's hunger. I don't have any feelings of hunger. I'm drinking my fluids and I just don't know what this could be. It's not really painful I just don't know if it's normal. Has anyone experienced any of this?

Thank you! I agree it must be part of the healing because they have gone away.

I went to the doctor on Monday and surgery will be 1/21! Ah! Any words of advice? What do I need for hospital stay?

Congratulations! That's awesome.

I had my final nutrition appointment on 12/19 and my insurance has already approved my surgery. I see the doctor in 1/12 to set a surgery date! This all just got very real to me. I couldn't be more excited but also very scared. I have read several things that said the first few weeks can be very hard.

Thank you!!

Thank you for the information. It all sounds helpful. Where did you find protein flavored shots??

I also am just starting my journey. I met with my surgeon last Thursday and meet with my nutritionist a week from tomorrow. I am very excited to get this process started. It kind of reminds me of when I was pregnant with my son. When you first get pregnant it's so exciting but the excitement slowly starts to fade away until your belly starts growing and you can feel them moving. Then of course it returns when your due date approaches. I am at the very excited stage where I can see the future will change me forever but ready for it to be here already. This could be the longest 6-8 months ever. Congratulations on your choice to change your future. Good luck with your journey.

Thank you!!

What is the insurance trying to find out with the pre-surgery diet? If I am on the borderline of my BMI being 40 does losing weight in the 6 diet disqualify me from surgery? Any information is appreciated.

That's encouraging. Thank you for your reply.