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I can't say that my symptoms were that severe at all. I really had no preconditions, though I was a bit sensitive. After surgery, I was experiencing so much more anxiety and was just a constant live wire. My family was tiptoeing around me, and I just felt terrible all the time. I was crying daily and overly what felt like literally nothing. No matter how much I wanted to, I could not stop. Finally, when I went to my general practitioner for a checkup and to go over my surgery, etc., I asked her for Prozac. She agreed to let me at least try it, and it has been a world of difference in my life. Quality of life on my own and with my family went way, way up. I think it could be related, or it could not, but either way, the only solution is to seek help. If he refuses to take his med, then I would say commitment might be the only way until he can get stabilized.

I'm kind of with biginjapan on this one, too. I really did not experience much lack of energy after the first couple of days. However, my girlfriend had the sleeve surgery a week after mine, and I had to run the house (the boys can't really take care of themselves) while she was away and while she was recovering, so it was almost that I didn't really have a choice either. As the weight comes off, too, I'm finding more energy and starting to realize that while I just thought I was extremely lazy (I am to an extent), I was also being weighed down so much by my weight. I would say to keep at it, make sure you are getting your vitamins in and your protein, and then just keep up with the walks. I think you'll be back to feeling more like yourself soon enough.

Exercising will also build muscles, which weigh more than fat. Small fluctuations, especially when you first start working out are completely normal. Keep on the right path and keep doing the right things, and the weight will start to come off again!

Yeah, not only are all doctors different, but every patient is, too. My girlfriend had the sleeve a week after my surgery and she loved the ricotta bake and I couldn't stomach it. That's why I just say to try things slowly.

I don't know about drinking probiotics, but I do take a daily probiotic. Talking with my nutritionist, she said that since I really don't like or consume much yogurt, that taking a probiotic would not be a bad idea. Otherwise, like my girlfriend does, if I ate a decent amount of yogurt, I probably wouldn't need it.

I agree with AJ. I think the biggest mistake is to get too excited and push yourself. Sleeve doesn't have as long of a puree period as the switch, but it's still important to go slow and try new things one at a time. For me, the only thing that I really couldn't do were things with heavy sauces, like many Italian dishes.

I'm about 3.5 months post-op and I still struggle with this daily. I think every 1-2 minutes is a great idea, and I should try that as well. I do notice when I'm eating something heavier (red sauce, a lot of cheese, etc.) that I have to take breaks.

LOL! I like it. I have not named my stomach. However, after watching Labyrinth with my girlfriend the other day, she has now named my butt 'The Bog of Eternal Stench.' 😂

Good luck to all of you guys! I know it sucks, and hopefully this will dissipate quickly so that life can get back to normal and not many more people suffer.

I was cold all over. As my nutritionist put it, you're losing insulation, so you're going to be cold AT LEAST until you stabilize your weight. As others have chimed in, unfortunately, it could just be a lifelong thing. I was very cold a few weeks after surgery and I have 'cold days' off and on, but it has vastly improved for me. I still wear thermals under my business casual clothing to work often, though. My girlfriend, however, had the sleeve done just after my surgery and is still very cold most of the time.

I have been very fortunate and have not run into many issues with pasta or rice (I love sushi), but I'm very careful with my portions of them and try and make sure to leave room for expansion when I eat. I also found the information about using an eggroll wrapper in lasagna quite interesting and will have to try that!

Yeah, it could get pretty excruciating the first couple of days. Keep walking and getting as much of the gas out as possible and it should ease soon.

I don't think this is silly. In fact, anything that motivates you and will help you does not seem silly to me at all! I think it's great that you're thinking ahead and coming up with ideas outside the box (or closet, for that matter) to help yourself. Unfortunately, as I gained weight, I also kept moving across the country. Two cross-country moves fairly effectively purged me of my bigger clothes, but that just meant that I instead raid my girlfriend's closet as I'm losing weight! 😂

I did! It wasn't discovered until I went in for surgery, but when the doctor came to talk to my family after the surgery, he asked what other surgeries I'd had because I had multiple lesions on my liver. They told him that I'd never had any other surgeries and he was both surprised and confused. As am I. When I saw him later and talked to him myself, he said he was confused but not concerned by them.

I had the duodenal switch, and my program allowed for 4 weeks off for it. I was very active after about a week, though, and restless, so I went back to work after 3 weeks. My girlfriend, however, had the sleeve done through the same program. They gave her the 4 weeks off as well and she took the whole time. She was a little slower on healing, though, and getting active, so she didn't really get more active for about 2 weeks. We both have desk jobs.

This is the pill box that I use, and I love it. I can take the individual day's pills with me and it holds all the pills I take (duodenal switch here = LOTS of vitamins).

Reading, PA Duodenal Switch on 12/12/19

Glad you followed up with the doctor. Hopefully this helps! Let us know!

It's hard to say what is 'normal' as everyone loses at different rates. I know that I have hit a couple stalls (I'm 3 months post-op), but I can't say how long they lasted as I specifically did not weigh myself often so that I would not get discouraged by stalls or feeling like I was losing slowly. I would suggest maybe changing some of your macros around. A lot of people can get through a stall by either introducing a bit more fat (we do need some to 'clean the valves') or more carbs. That's great! I was able to do mine locally as well, and I think that made a HUGE difference in my motivation and treatment. I just stopped by the office yesterday to buy more vitamins, and the fact that they know my name and are friendly and personable makes a huge difference. It's such a little thing, but this is such a huge decision and difference in our lives that having a local support team of doctors is genuinely wonderful. I can't wait to hear more of your story!

Do your protein shakes have dairy? You could be becoming lactose intolerant. That happens quite a bit after WLS. I would try a different source of protein and/or cut out dairy and see if that helps.

Good luck! I think you will be pleasantly surprised with how quickly the process can go and how quickly you can start to feel better. Let us know how the seminar goes!

I had SIPS laproscopically and it was about 2.5 hours. They book the room for much longer just in case there are any complications that come up, but it's not as long as you would think.

I took clothes to go home in but otherwise, I only really used my charger, phone, and laptop. I was in for 2 nights. The first day/night was all about sleeping and just trying to wrap my head around my new life. The next day, I was on my laptop a bit to cure the boredom between walks.

I definitely fit in here! When I started my journey, I was 335 at my first consultation in June 2019. I did not do great for my first couple nutrition appointments and jumped up to my highest at 342 in August 2019. I had surgery 12/12/19 and my weight at that point (after FINALLY getting myself on track) was 314. Now, I'm 3 months post-op and have lost 60. I'm currently at 254. I'm in a stall currently and just focusing on trusting the process. I've hit a stall in my exercise routine, but hoping I will get some good news at physical therapy tomorrow that will put me back on track.

I just had surgery in December and I did not need much help really once I was released from the hospital. I had help available, and having someone there was nice, but most of what I needed was emotional support as I healed. I think you'll be okay, and it will be nice knowing they're there and CAN help more than actually needing their help.