adamj32993

Hey guys. I'm 21 and just got the sleeve on Monday. The first 2 days were rough, really bad gas pains that led to non stop burping, which led to dry heaving. I still tried to get liquids down, but it wasn't easy. I was released Wednesday afternoon and have been doing okay since then. Getting my 3 Protein shakes in a day as well as some jello/broth here and there. But the shakes are filling me up, even though it's hard to get them down. It's not even the discomfort that makes it hard to get them down but the consistency and that fake sweet taste (ugh). The pain isn't as bad in my stomach... I mean I've been taking my pain killers so maybe that's why. I was prescribed dissolvable pills for the gas/stomach acid. I'm still burping but not as much. I guess things are going okay, not really that hungry obviously but I'm able to get liquids down and the shakes without pain. There is a stiffness in my chest though, I don't know what that is. It's only sometimes when I'm swallowing. I've been walking, took a walk around the block 2 times yesterday and did the same today. However there are some things on my mind. I feel as though I have been giving a sugar coated version of what this is going to be like by everyone around me. My surgeon is one of the best in my states, and has never had 1 leak, so I do trust him and he seems very confident and good at what he does. But I feel like I've been told things aren't as serious as they are just to get my nerves down. It's hard to explain. I'm still burping 5 days out of surgery, not as bad as 1-3 days out, but still. My surgeon and the nurses at the hospital told me it is because of the gas they put in you during surgery. However, I see horror stories on this site and others of people burping a lot 1-2 years out surgery. Why would my Dr tell me that isn't going to happen when it does happen to people? I know the weight loss is worth it, but I'm 21 years old and very social. I work, go to school, and have a lot of friends I go out with. Not to sound shallow but I really do not want to burp every 2 minutes when I'm out talking to people, or even at the gym with a trainer. Will the burping stop in a few days? Another thing is the saggy skin. I know everyone talks about it, but my Surgeon, Nutritionist, AND exercise consultant (all part of the bariatric team at the hospital) have told me because of my age this can be prevented with steady exercise (cardio and weight training) and Water. I obviously don't expect a 6 pack but I really do not want saggy flappy man boobs lol. The whole point of this surgery was to be more confident. I have seen guys online (instagram esp) around my age who got the surgery and don't have flabby skin. They told me they do a lot of weight training, so I'm hoping that works for me. As for the hair loss, my nutritionist and dr told me i can prevent that as well as long as I get enough protein and take all my Vitamins every single day. However, people still claim they lost a lot of hair while taking protein and their vitamins. So this makes me think.. are the professionals lying to me? Or is everyone different?? I'm just nervous about what to expect. This is also a small concern on my mind, and I don't want hate from it. I'm 21 and in college, I still plan on having a social life. I obviously know that I cannot drink until 3 months out (thats what my nutrionist... who is employed by the hospitals bariatric center.... told me). But I do plan on drinking later down the road. I'm not talking about craziness, but on a friday and saturday night I would like to be able to have some vodkas with crystal light or low sugar drink. I don't plan on binging beer or crazy sugary drinks, just something light. I work with a man who get gastric bypass done years ago and later became an alcoholic, which obviously is not my plan!, but still.. he had no problems getting liquor down. I don't want to hear how I shouldn't drink, or how alcohol has calories, because I know this. At the same time I am 21, and I don't plan on stopping my social life. I still want to go to clubs and lounges with my friends and have a few drinks that are somewhat of a healthier choice. I'll be working out and eating right, so I don't see a problem with a few drinks on the weekend if i live a very healthy lifestyle during the week. So my question isn't SHOULD I drink, but CAN I drink down the road? I don't plan on it soon, but if my nutritionist (who again, is employed by the bariatric center and not some random nutritionist i found in the yellow pages) told me I can 3 months out, why would she lie?? I have self control, I don't plan on chugging 12 packs and blowing this. I mean a few low sugar drinks... some gluten free vodka and sugar free juice or crystal light By the way, when I started this process in June (nutritionist, psychologist) I was 319 lbs. I am not 279 lbs. My goal is 170-180 lbs the most. I'm a taller guy so I don't expect to be rail thin. I want to lose at least 100 pounds and work it into muscle. I'd really appreciate if anyone who has had the sleeve for at least 6 months or over try to answer some of my questions. Thank you so much.

Thank you guys, you all actually calmed me down lol

Hey guys, I'm new to the site! My name is Adam, I'm 21 years old and getting surgery tomorrow. I started all my appointments are prep for the surgery in June at 319 pounds, and as of now I'm 295. I am second guessing my decision. I know it's last minute nerves, but after seeing how I lost weight by just exercising more and cutting all junk food and quantity of meals, I was wondering if I can do this on my own. However, I know that in 4 months I might crack and not be able to... the sleeve is the tool I need. I am not really nervous about giving up the relationship with food, because after losing weight and being more healthy and confident i can have the will power to start NEW relationships with people and not bad habits such as over eating. I'm just a nervous wreck about everything else. I'm paranoid of leaks, which my bariatric dept. at the hospital I'm going to has not ever had one leak (lets hope I'm not the 1st...). I'm also scared of excess saggy skin, but my nutritionist and dr tried telling me since I'm younger I won't have as much if I continue to work out regularly. I know there are so many success stories, and I'm ready for mine. I know I can live with the diet because If I can do it all summer with out the surgery, I'll be able to do it after with the surgery. I just need some words of wisdom =/