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Still having burning/ripping pain to the left of my belly button when I move wrong/laugh. Anyone else experiencing this?

On 9/17/2017 at 3:54 PM, libbybelle said:

I was sleeved on 9/11 . My incisions are pretty much all healed great. No problems swallowing or anything. The only problem is to the left of my belly button on the inside where my doctor said there is a stitch . Don't seem to be easing up at all . After sitting for a bit and then standing up is just the worst pulling, burning feeling like a rope ripping. And then after I'm up it will slowly subside. It's terrible though . My doctor said it was normal but everyone I know that's had this has not experienced this . Has anyone here ?

Came across your post. This is exactly what I’m going through. Dr said it was normal, but doesn’t happen to everyone. Has it subsided for you? I don’t know how much longer I can tolerate this. It gets unbearable when I move the wrong way.

On 7/27/2018 at 11:16 PM, saygrace said:

weird question: does anyone else’s pee smell really bad? like vinegar-y almost? i’m sure it’s just from being pumped with IV fluids but it’s awful lol.... just keep drinking a ton of Water hoping that will help. Also wondering when people had their first BM after surgery

Yes! Like apple cider vinegar. Had my first bm today. 4 days and a few hours post op. Dropped right at 10lbs so far. It was an ....interesting..... bm experience.

1 hour ago, Rachel8858 said:

So I am confused. My plan says no more than 2-5oz of liquid at a time, but I need to get at least 64 ounces of liquids down including my 45-60 grams of Protein.
How do I only have 2 ounces at a time but also meet my goals? Anyone else having this confusion?
My post op plan is no more than 2 ounces every 15 minutes but my total liquid is 64 like you. I was told it might take a few weeks to even get to that total, which it has. But they told me to count all liquids towards the total goal. So I add all my liquids to reach try to reach the 64 total ounces and I try to get as much Protein in (still haven't gotten more than 50 in a day)
Hopes this helps...just keep sipping!

2oz in 15 minutes. Ok that makes more sense. I thought they meant per meal. Like only have 2oz of your Protein Shake for Breakfast. Basically just spread it out over a longer time period

I had a low grade fever as well the first two days. Dr said it was normal. Your body underwent a major operation. Low grade fever is your immune system doing it’s job. As long as it doesn’t get high and you keep pushing fluids, you’ll be fine.

So I am confused. My plan says no more than 2-5oz of liquid at a time, but I need to get at least 64 ounces of liquids down including my 45-60 grams of Protein.

How do I only have 2 ounces at a time but also meet my goals? Anyone else having this confusion?

Day 3 post surgery. Feeling pretty good. Having pain to the left of my belly button, about 2 inches below the big incision. Feels like a burning/searing pain when I engage my stomach muscles. Trying to take it easy. Focusing on liquids and Protein. Started on full liquids this morning. The premier caramel tasted like the best thing in the world after all that broth.

Question for all the post sleevers, how much do you aim to walk each day? I’m trying g to get up at least once an hour for at least 10 minutes. I live on the third floor, so walking outside right now isn’t an option.

1 hour ago, Redapples said:

Congrats, my Doctor office called me to change my time from 6:00am to 11:00 To check in the hospital. I'm looking at 2:00 for surgery have you packed your hospital bag. I think just before they put me to sleep I will get real nervous.





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Haven’t packed my bag yet. Kinda putting it off lol. Need to do it soon. Got to be at the hospital at 8am. Surgery at 10am

My surgery is tomorrow too (july26). Super nervous.

8 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

This is one of the tips I give people... and its honest real advice.

I personally wouldn't share with people, unless you know they will be 100% supportive. It is nerve wracking already and you need nothing but positivity. Plus it’s a lot of pressure from people who know you've had WLS, versus people who think you are on the weight loss track. People think that the weight is going to melt off after surgery, and sometimes it doesn't. You don't want the extra judgment. Don’t engage people with people who say “WLS is too dramatic” or “You could just diet and lose the weight” or “You aren’t big enough for surgery” or “It’s the easy way out”. SCREW THOSE PEOPLE, they don’t know. They will never know how triumphant our victory will be.

I'm so glad I didn't share with my coworkers, because, they would have been the type to say "You took the easy way out". Now instead, they come to *me* for advice on how to lose weight. They feel guilty when they eat cheeseburgers for lunch, and apologize, as if, it offends me.

My point is... be selective. And ultimately, not to be blunt... but settle on a *I don't give a f*ck what you think* attitude.

Thank you. Really. It’s so upsetting hearing those things. I just have to remind myself why I chose to do this. I want to get healthy. I want a better life. I want to be happy with what I see in the mirror.

Just now, ALFxRNY said:

On 7/9/2018 at 4:56 AM, JSwizzle said:

Thank you so much! I’ve actually never had surgery in my whole life, so it’s a big deal

When I had my bypass on June 28th it was the very first surgery I had ever had in life. Indeed a big deal! But you will get through it. You’ve got this! Congrats!

My sleeve in 2 weeks will be my first surgery as well. My fear is of being put under. But it's gonna be so worth it!

It's just hard to listen to. She gives "her reasons" as to why I'm heavy. Why I haven't lost weight. Hearing that makes feeling good about having surgery almost impossible. Makes me (temporarily) wonder if something is wrong with me.

So, I've been very selective with whom I have told about my upcoming surgery. Just close friends and family. Most of them gave their encouragements and support. However, one work friend I told (who I thought would be sympathetic seeing as how she is very large and understands what it's like) was very much against me having surgery. Actually against VSG or other WLS in general. Something about her sister having gained all her weight back from bypass (or something to that affect). She keeps telling me I just need to get some willpower and work hard. Sends me diets and workout routines on FB. Doesn't she realize that if all it took was willpower and hard work that I would already be fit and thin; those things just haven't worked for me.

How have you dealt with bad reactions/negativity you received when people found out about your choice to have VSG?

Have you tried adding in a Protein shake/supplement? Premier Protein has 30 grams of protein in each bottle, 160-180 calories. And they taste pretty darn good too. Helps satisfy my sweet tooth as well.

My surgery is in 2.5 weeks (July 26). I'm so nervous; never had surgery before. Saw the nutritionist today. Apparently the only pre op diet I need to follow is low carb, high Protein. What are some things you wish you'd known before surgery?