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Anyone else dealing with a major stall? I had surgery on the 12th and I haven’t lost a single pound in 8 days! It’s so frustrating!!

Thank you all for your responses! I am now 4 days post-op and am feeling SOOOOO much better! I still have difficulty with vitamins but right now fluids and protein are my priority. I can't stand protein shakes but protein water is my savior! I have very little gas pain and I am able to sit up on my own without grabbing onto anything for support. I also no longer need pain meds! The soreness in my abdomen is still there but it isn't anything to cry about. I found that things that are too cold upset my stomach and give me very painful hiccups, so I've been drinking broth, room temperature water, protein water, etc. However, I don't mind my daily popsicle. I tried introducing some applesauce today but I could only take a few bites -- who cares though, it's progression! I'm so glad I am feeling like a human being again. I haven't vomited or felt lightheaded since I was discharged. The key is patience! Every day gets a little bit better!

By exercise I meant walking! I should have been a bit more clear on that. Blame it on the meds lol!

Hey guys, I’m only 2 days post-op and let me just say the last 2 days have been hell for me. Uncontrollable nausea is the absolute worst for me. The night after my surgery I could not stop vomiting blood. It was a 5 hour ordeal and it made my abdomen all the more sore. I can deal with the gas and the soreness, but the nausea is making this process so much more difficult. I can’t even get my vitamins down without feeling the need to throw up. As a matter of fact, the only thing I ate today was a popsicle (and that took 1 hour to eat). I can’t take the smallest sips of water without feeling like I need to vomit. I have been getting my 30 minutes of walking in, but that’s the only thing I’ve been able to successfully do. I know it’s early and that I need to be patient with myself, but right now it seems like there is no end in sight. When did you start feeling better? What did you do to get rid of the nausea? How long was your abdomen distended for? (Mine is quite large. I gained 8 pounds since my surgery). I really need to get my water and protein in, but it seems impossible right now. Any advice or comments are welcome.

I had my sleeve done on the 12th, and the procedure went by very quickly from what I was told. I stayed in the hospital for one night. Thank God for that because I was so, so sick - nauseous, vomiting blood, in major pain. The meds were not working for me (except for the pain meds). Zofran made me even sicker. It was not fun. I cried the entire night. I’m still trying to figure out how to drink/eat. It hurts to even take medicine and vitamins right now. I’m pushing through the exercise. If I feel lightheaded I just sit down for a bit and then get back to it. I’m desperately hoping for a quick turnaround with this nausea so that I can get my fluids in. I’m trying to be kind and patient with myself but this recovery process is harder than expected. Wishing everyone the best on this journey.

Wishing you the best of luck! My surgery is today at 1! Can’t tell if I’m nervous or excited right now! ☺️

Good news guys! I was approved and the only consequence was my surgery was pushed back a couple hours. I’m so, so excited! Thanks for your advice ☺️

Hi guys — I wouldn’t normally rant about this kind of thing here, but I am heated about this and maybe some of you have gone through something similar and have words of advice for me. So I had my last check in the Tuesday before Thanksgiving which gave the doctor’s office ample time to send everything they needed to my insurance. Well today, I received a letter in the mail from my insurance stating that they have not received 2 things: a letter of medical necessity and office notes. “Okay, big deal,” you’re probably thinking... My surgery is scheduled for WEDNESDAY morning. Today is MONDAY. Actually, it is Monday night. So the doctor’s office is closed and I didn’t get anyone to pick up from my insurance company. So now I’m sitting here panicking because my mom who is taking me to the hospital has already taken off for the two days that I will be in the hospital. At my consent signing two weeks ago, I was assured that everything had been sent and I was ready to go. I am just so beside myself and, in all honesty, mad at myself for trusting and relying on the doctor’s office to handle this. I should have made absolutely sure everything was done. I really don’t know what to do other than panic for the next 36 hours...

Happy Sunday all! Hope you’re all doing well on your journeys, regardless of where you are 😊 I was just wondering what some of your favorite apps are for weight loss and tracking your progress throughout the wls process. I have a Fitbit so I use that app and MyFitnessPal is good for tracking what I eat. But are there any other apps you like in particular (Bariatric-related apps or non-bariatric related)? I have a tentative surgery date for 12/12, and want to get all my ducks in a row beforehand!

Hi! I went in for my 6th and final appointment on Tuesday and my doctor gave me the thumbs up to set a tentative surgery date also for 12/12! Just waiting for that insurance approval! I’m so excited!! Good luck to everyone! 😁

Thank you all for your replies! I am so encouraged by all of your individual stories. Success is subjective when it comes to weight loss. But reading that many of you adjusted your goals throughout the process is really encouraging. I may just have lofty goals because I haven’t had my surgery yet (tentative date is 12/12), but I can only hope that I am as positive and determined as you after surgery! I am so happy for all of you and wish you the best on your journeys 😊

Hi all, I am going in for my final pre-op appointment on Tuesday! YAY! It's been a long 6 months, but so worth it!!! I've been thinking a lot about the weight loss process after surgery, and I always hear "Oh, you'll lose about 40-60% of your excess body weight..." from different people (medical professionals, past sleevers, etc). But my goal weight goes beyond the percentage I have been told.. If I were to follow those guidelines, and achieved losing 60% of my excess body weight, I'd still be borderline obese. And I understand that any weight loss will provide me with numerous benefits, but I refuse to accept that I will never reach my ultimate goal weight. So for any of you that have reached your ultimate goal weight, or you went above and beyond the 60%, please share your stories, tips/advice, input, exercise/diet regimens! I want to fully prepare for this mentally before diving in physically. I don't want to feel discouraged before even having my surgery! Sending love and congratulations to all of you! Also, Happy Thanksgiving

hahahahaha! Thank you for the laugh! It's nice knowing there are people on here that understand what I'm going through

Hey all! Thanks for all of your support. After I had a little meltdown (haha) I got back to researching. I cancelled my appointment that was set for 4/30 and registered for another information session at another hospital in NJ who I know (for sure this time) accepts my specific insurance. And my insurance accepts them. The info session is on Thursday 5/3. The info will probably be redundant but at least I'll get a feel for what this hospital offers. Let's hope this one works out lol

I really hope they did. I’m from the Poconos in PA. I think the main problem is that my insurance is based out of NJ, so many doctor’s won’t take Oxford. But they do accept UHC most of the time. My understanding is as long as a doctor accepts UHC, I’m covered; it’s still considered in-network. But I think a lot of the time the offices get hung up on the Oxford part of my insurance plan, since it’s a NJ/NY/CT based insurance company. There’s another BCoE near me but I work at that hospital and I don’t feel comfortable with my coworkers knowing I’m there as a patient.