LynM

Hang in there..I was EXACTLY where you were this time last week. Really discouraged, bloated and overall not feeling well. I was sleeved on 7/14. I lost 10 lbs during pre op. As of now I have lost a total of 25 lbs (including pre op lbs lost). I've dropped almost 2 dress sizes so I'm excited. The only issue I am having is that I am ALWAYS thirsty and I am so limited to what I can drink. I have not found anything that I really like to drink, does anyone have any suggestions?

Have you tried removing the little strip behind your ear that they give you prior to surgery? That is what was causing my blurred vision, once I removed it, it eliminated the blurred vision issues within 24 hours.

I just went for my one week post op appointment today and to my disappointment, I actually gained a pound. I have been reading where most lose at least 5 to 10 lbs even more the first week and I have not lost anything! I'm still hungry most of the time. None of the swelling is going down and my stomach looks the same as it did the day of surgery. I need encouragement!! Has this happened to anyone else?

I also had the blurred vision but was told by the nurse that it was due to the little patch placed behind my ear to prevent nausea. She informed me to remove it, so I'll see if that helps.

Actually that was just few moments ago that I ate the thin slices turkey. It was a very small piece and I chewed it into tiny portions. I had not had the bowel movement prior to eating the turkey. Can you give me input on the swollen stomach and no weight loss as of yet?

I am 3 days out post op. I had my sleeve on July 14th. I am doing well with the broth and clear liquids but I'm starving! I slipped an ate a couple of bites of the thin sliced turkey. So far I'm okay. My only worry is my stomach is REALLY swollen, I haven't had a bowel movement. And unlike the others I have read about, I have not lost ANY weight since surgery 3 days ago. I'm a little sad about that. I lost 12 lbs during pre op diet but no more since. Has anyone else had the same issues as me?

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, does anyone know how long the approval process is? My BMI is 40.3 and I just completed my meeting with the dietician and psychologist. My application was submitted about 4 days ago. I'm desperate for the surgery!