Darin'Sharon

NSV is non-scale victory. Like maybe your numbers haven't dropped this week, but your clothes feel better, you can sit comfortably in a seat that you couldn't before, someone compliments you,etc... Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

My nutritionist strongly suggested getting as close to your protein requirement as you can to prevent or decrease hair loss. I have not lost any hair at all. I know everyone is different, just trying to help. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was off humira for 2 weeks before, and 2 weeks after. The surgeon said one month after but my rheumatologist said it was not necessary to wait that long in the absence of any complications. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

You may be right, some adjusting may make it better for me. I'm not selling it just yet. Waiting until I'm not mad at it anymore and I'll give it one more go lol Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I got one after surgery and never wear it. The sweat under the band caused a rash, so i bought the new cloth bands which fixed that issue. Wearing it at night is uncomfortable for me. The app constantly overloaded my phones memory and had to be shut down, so i finally deleted it. And the step counting was done by GPS, not body movement. This resulted in inaccuracy as it would count steps for my commute to work in my car. Also, i would remove it from the charger first thing in the morning and it would have 300-500 steps already. I really regret the $200 i spent on it. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I also had vsg april 23rd, at a weight of 286. At the end of week 3, i stalled for 16 days! I was sure the surgery had failed me since i knew i was being militant about following the rules. Calories at 600, protein at 65, and fluids at 64. My doctor said ita fine just follow the plan. Nutritionist said the same. I worried and weighed and stressed, and it made no difference. Then one day the scale dropped 5lbs and i was on the move again. I still think I'm losing slower than some, but I'm going in the right direction so I'm happy. I am 65 days out and down 37lbs. Thats 1.75lbs daily average. Never done that in my life, so the stalls and the scales and all the worrying was for naught. I will also agree that you should measure yourself. I wish i had done it before surgery hut it didnt occur to me. I did it about one month out and just did it again and am down about 14 inches overall! Dont sweat this, it will work! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Makes sense. Thanks for the input. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was only taking in between 400 and 600. The rationale is that my body was holding on to what I had, like hibernation, because i was starving it. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Def me. I did well the first month losing about a pound a day. Then nothing, then gained 2. After a week I lost the 2, but nothing since. I asked for advice on another thread and it was suggested that i increase my caloric intake, which I am struggling to do without adding a ton of carbs. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am one month and one week post op from a vsg. The scale hasn't gone down in a week. In fact, its gone UP by 2 lbs!! I dont know what to do. My calories stay between 4 and 6 hundred, I get my water and protein probably 95% of the time. I've started walking. Any suggestions?? I know people talk about the 3 week stall....but this is very discouraging! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I wasnt made to give up coffee until after surgery because it acts as a diuretic and dehydration is such a big concern immediately post op. I tried to have some anyway and it just made my stomach uncomfortable, so it turned out to be a non issue for a while. I am now a month post op and can handle about a half cup, and I'm happy with that. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had a urine test at my pre op appt one week before surgery and again the morning of. They told me it takes 14 days for your kidneys to clear nicotine and its byproducts. I quit in January and wasnt tested until April so I was fine. Struggle every day since surgery against starting back up as I smoked for over 30yrs....but so far am winning the war. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! I'm going to try increasing calories, that's just a scary concept for me as I'm sure it is for all of us who have struggled with weight. Seems counterintuitive to the goal, but I understand the rationale so imma give it a go. Thank you all for the advice and support! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I use the baritastic app and track everything...I asked about what my caloric goal should be at my first postoperative appointment and was told not to worry about calories at this point. To just make sure I get 64oz of water, 60 to 80 of protein and worry about the rest "later." I was never given a goal or limit for fat either. I use the patch for vitamins and take a fiber supplement daily. I log everything I eat, good or bad. I did eat some baked lays, which I regretted later. But I still logged it. Yesterday, I had 642 calories with 54%protein, 10% carbs, and 35% fat. Adding cardio at this point isnt possible for me due to RA. My goal is to lose weight and decrease the inflammation and stress on my joints, but not quite there yet. I am 33 days post now and had lost 29.6 pounds as of day 26, but now am at 27 pounds lost. Hopefully this is enough additional information...its all I got [emoji12] Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks. I appreciate the encouragement. I read a post the other day of someone whose sleeve "failed" and she only lost like 30lbs and gained it all right back. Don't want all this to have been for naught! I wonder how long a "stall" can last before it is worth worrying about? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I opted for WLS because I have RA and the meds just weren't as effective anymore. My rheumatologist recommended the surgery to help. I have a 4 yr old grandson that I want to be around for and he able to take him to Disney and all the things I cant do now. I am 44 and reached my highest weight this year due to changing to a more sedentary job and steroid use, both due to RA. I have been heavy since the day I was born, but was always ok with it. At least I told myself I was. I feel like now is the time to take control and finally get rid of all this weight that's keeping me down, in more ways than one. I had a sleeve on 4/23 and I've been averaging about a pound per day loss, and my goal is to lose a total of 116 lbs for a goal weight of 170. I am 5' 6" tall, highest weight was 286, last weight when I had my checkup on the 16th was 261. I dont weigh between dr appts because the fluctuations were driving me insane! I will pray for your success for you and your little one! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

You are not alone. I am 26days post op and having incisional pain as well. It is getting better day by day, but if I move or twist the wrong way it sure makes itself known! My surgeon also said it would go away by 6 weeks post op. As far as the gas, I still have that problem too. I figured I was drinking too fast or something, surgeon didnt have any insight into this. I use the dissolvable gas-x strips because the chewable make me nauseated. I hope yours gets better soon, and at least now I know I am not alone either! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have the same issue with the one nagging incision. I am 26days post op and just had my follow up at the surgeons office. I asked about the burning/pain and was told that the incision they use to pull the excised portion of the stomach out (I had the sleeve) is larger than the others and requires an internal suture in the actual muscle, which is what causes the burning/pulling/pain and that it should be completely gone by 6 weeks. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I thought I was just crazy...but I get a tickling cough in the back of my throat when I'm done. Usually have to have a hard candy or gum for about 15 minutes to make it stop. Never mentioned it because I assumed it would make people look side-eye at me! Glad I'm not the only one. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have had acid reflux for years. My surgeon didnt tell me until after the procedure that the sleeve can make it worse. Immediately post-op, the first night, I had reflux so bad I could not lie down and had to be medicated several times. I was so scared that something was wrong. The surgeon came in the next day and said that the sleeve can make it worse, but a lot of times the weight loss alone makes it better. I went back to my regular dose of nexium and haven't had anymore issues. In fact, some days I forget to take it and that never happened before surgery. I am now 18 days post op and feeling pretty darn good. If he had told me before that it might get worse, I might have chickened out. So, on the one hand I felt like that was information I needed, and on the other I'm glad it worked out this way. Good luck to you! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am worried that being hungry so soon after surgery is not normal! I dont have trouble getting my fluids and protein shakes down, and every couple of hours I get hungry. I've been eating sugar free pudding, jello, and popsicles and chicken broth when I feel hungry. It doesn't take but a regular sized jello cup, sometimes half, to feel full, but I just dont know if I should even be hungry!

I don't feel hunger after I've just eaten. I feel it like every couple hours. And a few bites of jello or sips of water take care of it, it just worried me because I didnt know if it was normal to be feeling hunger so soon! I am so very glad I stumbled upon this forum and know that it isnt just me! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

The only artificial sweeteners I'm taking in are in the sugar free jello and such. I'm drinking just water. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I sure hope it gets easier. I've been overweight my whole life, so I have zero experience with what "normal" eating looks like. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I've had the same issue. I am 8 days post OP and still sleeping in the recliner. I tried to sleep in the bed, but getting back up to go potty, I think I pulled something inside. Haven't been able to lay flat or bend over much since then. I know it will pass, but I sure miss my bed! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app