augustgirl

Wow great work!!! Congrats!! VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225. SW:222. CW: 206

Yes!!! I got mine the day before surgery. It was very unwelcome. It was hard to deal with that during surgery (you can't wear a tampon and had to wear mesh underwear and a big pad) and afterwards I could use a tampon but to bend down to put in was so painful. Sorry, maybe the stress Of not eating presurgery will delay it. No other major issue with it, just annoying and could have definitely done without it. Period. VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225. SW:222. CW: 209

My NUT didn't give restrictions of carbs during purée phase. She actually recommended the blender spaghetti. I only put 2 pcs of rigatoni, it was mostly meatball and sauce and Water. And I only ate 1/4 cup. VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225. SW:222. CW: 209

I'm sooooo sorry you had to put your beautiful dog down. I know the feeling and it is horrible. Prayer and thoughts are with you. Try something other than food for comfort and see if it helps, warm soothing bath, indulge in trash tv show or movie, take a nap, go for a walk. Hope you heart heals soon. ❤️ VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225. SW:222. CW: 209

Sometimes hunger is mistaken with acid. That happened to me. Once the acid hit it was bad, I had to switch acid reducers and drink maalox. After the acid was gone my hunger was gone. Check with your surgeon or team. VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225. SW:222. CW: 209

I didn't tell anyone except my husband. People at work kept asking why I was walking funny but that's it so far. My mom saw me cringe in pain a couple times but I said my back was bothering me. The only thing I wasnt prepared for about not telling anyone was I do feel alone in this a lot of the time. Especially since I did mine 2 days before thanksgiving so I missed our family dinner. But I am thankful for this site and all of you and your support. ❤️ VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225. SW:222. CW: 209

I think 35 pounds down is huge!! 239 is really not that big of a number so you will lose slower than some at higher weights. I wouldn't be discouraged by the way the camera made you feel. Try to distract yourself with looking at your son or other focus of the photos. Things that make you happy. Also the depression and emotions could be a big part of the hormone flux that accompanies this surgery. Try to keep you spirits up, walk more and get some fresh air. I feel similar some days and I try to distract myself and play with my kids and it makes me feel better. VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225. SW:222. CW: 209

This isn't really a recipe but I made it tonite on my first purée dinner and it was the best 'food' I ate in 3 weeks. I made my family rigatoni with turkey meatballs and broccoli. I puréed it! I had to add a bit of Water but it tasted really good! So I suggest if it's something you like preop (healthy and within the guidelines) then purée it and see how it is. VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225. SW:222. CW: 209

I am also about 2 weeks out and do have burp / gurgle noises after sipping anything. I was told this happens to most gastric patients. VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225. SW:222. CW: 209

I went to my surgeon today. He said its normal and nothing else I can do. He said I can go to the er if I think there's something else going on. I was a bit annoyed, and did not want to go to the er. I asked him to call in an order for a ft scan so I would have to pay for a er visit. He said he would but that takes a few days. I said I'd wait so loading up on Tylenol for now. I wasn't expecting this much pain, and I've had two childbirths. This is way worse. VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225. SW:222. CW: 209

Mine was 11/22. Couple rough issues - vomited a lot in hospital due to pain meds, sever heartburn once home, and inner incision pain pretty bad still 2 weeks out. I also am having emotional issues dealing with my decision, maybe slight depression and lots of regret. On the positive side my sleeve seems to be accepting what I drink (still on 2 week full liquid) and I hope it accepts purées next week! I am using Vitamin Patches multi and b12, seem to help with energy. VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225. SW:222. CW: 209

Well I just talked to her. She said as long as no fever vomit constipation etc then it's normal. I have an appt Tuesday so they will examine me then. I wish this pain would go away, I can't walk without pain so making the recovery difficult. Thanks again everyone, I'll keep u posted. VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225 SW: 222 CW: 209

Ok I just had the nurse in call pages at the facility. I'll let u know what she says! Thank you all for the feedback, doesn't feel normal. Although no fever as of yet. VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225 SW: 222 CW: 209

I just had vsg on 11/22 downtown at St. Vincent charity hospital. Where are you? VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225 SW: 222 CW: 209

Yes I had this happen 1 week post op too. It was very sudden and severe. I switched from pantaprozale to opramzole (Prilosec) and also drank mylanta / galvescon. It coated my esophagus and helped immensely. VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225 SW: 222 CW: 209

I was just sleeved on 11/22. I'd be happy to share what I found helpful and glad I had on hand. Gas strips, comfy throw blanket and pillow for hospital, for home: premier Protein, sugar free Jello and popsicles, Tylenol, mylanto or galvescon (this was a lifesaver) liquid coats the heartburn if occurs, Vitamin Patches (multi vitamin and b12), lots of pillows. Hope this helps! Good luck to you. Expect the worst but hope for the best ❤️ VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225 SW: 222 CW: 212

Hello! I am 1 week and 1 day post op. My first 3 days in hospital were rough but felt better everyday after that. Now I am having horrible heartburn and pulling pain from my largest incision. I am so scared I made the wrong choice, I have a full time job and 2 little kids. I feel so scared my life will never be the same. I'm trying to listen to positive meditative healing mp3s, anyone else have similar after surgery? Please any help is appreciated VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225 SW: 222 CW: 214

I don't just feel great... I feel amazing! I have never regretted this for a second! I am 6 weeks out and never had any issues and I'm 40 pounds lighter! You will do great! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm feeling so blah and major regret 1 week and 2 days out. I'm hungry, have heartburn, and still exhausted. Still pulling pain pretty bad. I know you said first few weeks were rough but now ur feeling great. When was the turning point and what was rough for you? Trying to cope with my decision. Thank u!! Revisited you post cause it made me feel better and look to the future. VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225 SW: 222 CW: 212

I am a week post op today, I am always hungry. I feel like I'm starving, my tummy grumbles so hard and I dream of eating. I was not a food addict per se before the surgery. Mainly just ate large portions because of always being hungry. I wasn't really expecting this hunger pangs. The Protein shakes do fill me up (I'm drinking almost 2 per day) and 32 oz Water and Gatorade per day. But I am ravenous, I feel like I haven't eaten in forever. I had a one week preop full liquid and have my second post op full liquid week to go. I've tried cream Soups, cream of wheat and drinkable yogurt. Is this normal? Why am I so hungry? Any pointers on how to combat this? Thank you! VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225 SW: 222 CW: 214

The acid hit me last night. At 5 am I woke up in burning pain. I drank some Galvescon and it provided a bit of relief. I called the sr and all they did was change me from pantaprozine to omerprazole (Prilosec). I have felt horrible all day, chest burning and exhausted. I am trying to drink but not going down well. Any suggestions? I feel like I took a major step back overnight. ☹️ VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225 SW: 222 CW: 214

I take them also. I stopped 2 weeks preop and I am only 1 week post op. I do plan to resume taking them after week 3 post op. I asked my pcp and my ob (when I was pregnant) and both said they are safe. VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225 SW: 222 CW: 214

Congratulations and wishing you more to come!! Great job! VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225 SW: 222 CW: 214

My sleeve was not covered at all because I was not approved by my insurance. My bmi was not high enough. I self paid, the hospital I chose was 20,850.00. My insurance did pay for the initial dr exam and cardio and pull visits but nothing else. VSG date: 11/22/16 HW: 225 SW: 222 CW: 214

Hello I had the surgery. No major complications except I threw up a ton which hurt a lot. Finally 2 days post op and going home soon. Able to drink slow apple juice and broth. Yay. Thanks for all the encouragement! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My VSG surgery is scheduled for 2 days from now. I lost my voice and have a horrible sore throat for 3 days, I went to the express care and rapid steep test was negative. I'm exhausted from being in the preop diet and not eating, and can't sleep from the throat pain. I am so angry and confused. Should i postpone the surgery? My husband and I have already scheduled off work and childcare for my kids. I have done entire week of preop diet. I am torn because I want to have the surgery and have everything in line and have worked so hard. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App