LisaCh

Hi——so I’m just about four weeks post op. Last week I got a terrible rash on my left breast. I went to my primary who said it was dermatitis and gave me two steroids. It has cleared up. This morning I woke up with the rash on my right lower abdomen. I was referred to a dermatologist. Has anyone had the ketosis rash? Does it spread like this? Is it tiny red itchy bumps? My appointment is not until Tuesday. It was the earliest one scheduled. Thank you in advance.

Sorry guys.....anyone else’s periods get all messed up after the procedure? I got my period July 6 and got it again this morning. I’m usually every 28 days on the dot. I know the sleeve messes with hormones, does it affect monthly cycles too?

Ok. Guess that’s why my emotions are all over the place too. Thank you for getting back to me.

It’s been just over three weeks since my sleeve. I’m super irritable. Anyone else? How long did it last?

I feel the same way. I’m still hungry all the time. I’m sure it was done correctly.

I’m on soft foods and I’m so damn irritable. I’m annoying myself.

Hi. I hit week 3 Thursday. I’m on the soft food diet and having a hard time getting my protein in. Today I was eating kidney beans and had to stop because I got the absolute worst chest pain. I’m worried about gaining my weight back and I’m worried about not getting my protein in. This sleeve has turned me into a neurotic mess. I’ve never been like this before. I hope calm down

Thank you. I’ll try tuna tomorrow.

Thank you for saying that.

I feel like a baby. I’m only at day 9 and it’s harder than I thought. I started out with severe dumping. My doctors thought it was CDiff. It wasn’t it was a terrible IBS flare up. Now I’m constipated. And my belly button has a fungal infection. I didn’t even know that was possible. It itches so bad. I’m having trouble getting my protein in because I’m never hungry but im having terrible food cravings for nothing healthy. I’m due for my period so that may be why I’m feeling like this. It’s just harder than I thought. And I haven’t felt well. Maybe tomorrow will be better. Thank you for listening.

Thank you so much, everyone. Today is a bit better. Put some anti fungal on the belly button and the itching stopped. I felt like that was the last straw. It sounds stupid but the itching was driving me crazy and keeping me up at night. Been regretting the surgery but I see now it’s now it’s normal. You all made me feel better. Xoxox

Thank you for the words of encouragement. I just didn’t think this was going to be like this. It’s one minor issue after another. And my scales broken so I don’t even know if I lost anything. lol. It will get better.

I am one week out and so thirsty too. I wish I could gulp a gallon of ice cold water. If you find out any you’re so thirsty please let me know.

I had the same as you apnea and reflux and my BMI was not even that high. I got the surgery last week to improve my quality of life. I have to Lose 60 pounds to have a healthy BMI. Do what you feel is the right thing to do. Everyone has an opinion. Good luck.

Hi. Tomorrow is my first follow up appointment. I will be five days post op tomorrow. My goal is to lose 60 pounds. I’ve had some issues with extreme dumping so I haven’t been able to drink much as it goes right through me. I’m so worried I’m not going to lose any weight. Has anyone else experienced this? How did you cope? PS I got the sleeve. Thank you in advance.

My doctor calmed me down. He is going to do some labs and if all is negative I can take Imodium. And I’m five days out and 9 pounds down.

Thank you for your response. It’s calmed me down. I hope your feeling better. This dumping syndrome is just awful.

What are cheese crisps. They sound yummy.

Hi. Anyone else get horrible diarrhea. I’m day three post op and it’s horrible. Don’t know if it warrants a call to my doctor or not. I’m sorry I’m asking so many questions. Thank you.

Thank you. I called the doctor. She said it’s normal and to make sure I drink enough. Trying to. I have to admit the recovery is harder than I thought. Thank you all for being here.

Hi. I got the sleeve yesterday. I look six months pregnant. Is this normal? If so when does it go down? I’m so uncomfortable. I look bigger now than before. Thank you.

Thank you so much. I’m so much more anxious than I thought I’d be. It’s all scary for me.

I just got mine done yesterday. Told everyone at work and most friends hernia repair. When i start losing weight i will tell them my doctor sent me to a nutritionist because the her hernia was weight related.

@ Alma Dere my surgery is Thursday. My PMS cravings are making me anxious too. Have you had the surgery yet? If so how did you deal with the cravings.