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I had the sleeve about 5 weeks ago now. At first, I had trouble getting any water down. I stayed in the hospital an extra 3 days because I just couldn't drink anything. This Sunday was the first day since my surgery on June 24th that I didn't throw up everything I ate. I literally had to drink my meals because food was just not sitting well with me. I also had fainting spells, I assume because I refused to eat anything and I barely drink 12 oz of fluid a day... I've lost a little over 40 lbs and this has been a rocky road. But I'm doing better now And there's a light at the end of the tunnel.

I had that same issue. I'm a week post op now and I finally don't always feel like I've gulped down sir with my fluids. I was also severely dehydrated for the first 5 days. I just started to be able to get fluids in. Good luck

What made them difficult? Was it the overall experience or something that was even more emotionally challenging? I'm an exceptionally emotional person, so I definitely get it!

So today, I had my VSG. I'm sore, exhausted, but so excited. I cheated on my pre op diet (little did I know, I could have eaten veggies!) so my surgeon was unsure whether or not she would be able to do the surgery this morning. Talk about being nervous and scared. But it was my own fault... When I woke up in recovery, she said my liver was great! And the surgery was successful. I cried and high fived her and passed out again. I remember her saying I wouldn't remember that conversation, but I did! I had a small panic attack in the OR because it was so much going on, but they were all so sweet and made me feel so much more calm about the whole thing... and I woke up to heart shaped bandages over my 5 openings. You guys. I did it. I really did it. I can't wait to see how much my body and my life change. It's always been so hard to enjoy life feeling the way I have, but now I'm so ready for this huge change. I would love to see some pictures of post op people from various months just to get a feel for what that overall average is... as well as know what all have you tried since your weight loss. I'm going to start a bucket list My stats are HW: 267 (before pre op diet) CW: 252 GW: 135-148 (for now) Height: 5'6"

My surgery is at NYU Langone Medical Center. As long as you've stuck to the diet, I'm sure you'll be fine! I was afraid because I gained weight at first, but then loss it really quickly. You got it! We're almost done!

It is THE ABSOLUTE worst. Especially the timing. It's the end of the school year (I'm a teacher) and we are having celebrations and I can't go to any of them, and I'm leaving the school. I'm also moving. This just wasn't the greatest timeline to have NO energy to do anything. Thank you for your encouragement! So close to being done!

Hi friends, I am just 4 days away from my surgery and I am on the brink of hyperventilating every time I think about it too long. I am so excited for this change, but also nervous that my unhealthy relationship with food will persist even after the surgery. I have lost 20lbs from the protein shake and popsicle diet over the last 11 days. I feel fatigued and dizzy all the time and OHMYGOD, my moodiness is off the charts. I would love to hear others journeys or even have a buddy with a similar surgery date as a support system... anything would be great since not many of my friends even know I'm doing this.

I have aetna and my surgery was approved in less than 24 hours. I definitely hassled them and had an insurance coordinator with my surgeon's office... so that helped too...