jamielcosta

It takes a while. I think 8 weeks not to mention your meds get messed up based on the absorption changes. Keep your eye on that

Loved ice chips... Couldn't get enough!

Some sugar free gum contains Xylitol, it has been known to cause diarrhea.

My depression has gotten significantly worse since my surgery. I had it well managed an under control. I do suspect that my extended release meds were not being properly absorbed. It has been 7.5 weeks and I am down 40 lbs. shouldn't I be happy!

I really think somewhere around 4 to 6 weeks, once you start having real food, and possibly caffeine. Be advised of any meds that you take may be absorbed differently as well

Yes take gas ex, you will find certain foods just are worse than others!!!

I am challenging the function of the Wellbutrin XR, I do not think my stomach can process the meds the same, or I am pooping them out before they can work. Sorry for TMI... Why am I still miserable I just lost 35 pounds????

I was anti artificial sweeteners pre op. Did them for 30 days post op! Done with them now!

I am from Leominster, I was sleeved at Emerson in Concord, with Dr. Lautz. 4 months from Informational Seminar to Sleeve! Love them!

My biggest complaint 2 days post op was, no one ever told me what mind games would happen from removing sugar from my diet! The withdrawal was terrible and made me very crabby. The next thing emotionally that happened to me was when I sat down to a beautifully prepared meal with my family and I had no emotion and could only eat 2oz of my dinner and felt no enjoyment. There are a lot of mind games here and when you suffer from severe depression you don't really need anymore mind games!

I waited until 30 days!

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I had fatigue for at least 4 weeks post op! It does get better. Of course adding caffeine back helped some!

You will be fine, you will be tired!

30 days post op I added coffee back! Have not had wine yet, I am 6 weeks out, but I am dying for some alcohol!

Where were you sleeved? I was sleeved 6/16 at Emerson! So far so good!

I was sleeved 6/16, 6.5 weeks post op! From Leominster! Best of luck on your journey!

I live in Leominster was sleeved 6/16 at Emerson! 7 weeks post op!

I have 5-6 friends who have had the sleeve, and that is primarily why I chose it. One friend said, you are only disrupting one organ, your stomach. Not the stomach and intestine. That was my selling point! I think it depends on your dr. But the sleeve has been very successful for over 5 years!

Ugh I have been miserable since day 1. No caffeine, no sugar, no food! What do you expect! I also take depression meds and wonder if they are not being absorbed properly! I was hoping I would feel better and have more energy post surgery. Hasn't happened yet, I am 6.5 weeks out. I have have diarrhea since the surgery. I am praying this too will pass. Best of luck to you!