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Will I Be Able To Handle My Gastric Sleeve Surgery Aftercare On My Own?
Becca replied to ShoeLover's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The worst pain for me was the first couple of days. As long as I took my pain medicine, I was fine. I even went to Walmart the day I got out from the hospital (day 3 post op) to get a few things. I really think the trick is to do lots of walking. I have had a band and a sleeve and with both, I walked. I recovered pretty nicely. I went back to work after two weeks. The only problem I really had was that I became anemic because I couldn't tolerate my vitamins. I was taking Flinstones and they don't have the correct ratio of iron for us, so just watch for that. When I went back to work, the pants I was wearing rubbed one of my incisions and it kept opening up. I covered it with one of those big cotton bandages to help. Work made me tired, but I would just take a nap when I got home. I remember feeling so much better after week three. Good luck!!! I went to Mexico for my band and actually had a very good experience. I am so excited for you! -
Surgery In 5 Days And Haven't Told Anyone.....
waitingpatiently replied to Brandi18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a real hard time deciding what to do. I am an open book and telling half-truths don't work very well for me. I don't work (for money anyway) but i belong to a homeschool co-op with 40 other moms. It was a kind of allor nothing choice. I hardly ever miss classes so me planning to miss a day was a big red flag that something was going on. Plus I have lost like 20 pounds in the last 3 weeks and people are noticing.. So I decided to be all in. My closest friends I told up front, the otherswill probably fine out through the grapevine, but I know most (if not all) will be supportive. I hope i can be an example for others that need to take control again. Whether it be throught diet and exercise or by surgucal intervention..(or combination of the two) ...whatever is needed... so many of my friends are in worse shape than me. -
I am two weeks post op and just now I am getting a sharp pain in my right side under my breast and at the top of my rib cage. Any thoughts? Anyone have this?
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Thank you. I am trying to stay positive. Would live to lose weight been stuck for two weeks. Started low BMi but still. Hope adding more calories helps
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Hi all, Please tell me I am not the only one feeling like this. I am so miserable and cry a lot. Surgery was on March 20th in Mexico with an amazing doctor (Alberto Aceves) and his wonderful staff. My husband had it done the end of April 2011 and has lost 87lbs. He wants to lose about 20 more and be under 200. I am having such a hard time mentally with this surgery. And somewhat physically. It was 100% needed (I need to lose about 90-95lbs) but only 80% wanted. The first week I was so hungry that I could kill for food. Now when I still eat mushy food, my stomach hurts because I am full but in my mind I am still hungry. There are no local post surgery support groups that I could find in my area. I know a few other women that have had this done but they are over 9mos and really no support. I called the doctor and he said the hunger feeling I have is just an empty stomach. I wish I would go back to March 18th and wake up from this nightmare. I've lost 16lbs. When I get on the scale some days I only lose 6oz. My mind says this just isnt worth it all. Hoping someone will answer me and let me know I am not the only one feeling this way. The people I have told keep saying it will get better. But when? Thanks.
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8 days post op. and feeling helpless.
Red bird replied to TexasKat's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had surgery a week ago today. Hard to believe. The first days were rough, I won't lie. I basically wanted to enjoy my pain meds and be left alone with my heating pad. I encourge you to keep shopping for the right protein shake. I use ISAGENIX whey protein shakes and I love them. SO smooth and yummy. Stay strong - this phase will pass. I just remind myself that the body needs time to heal and you need to listen to your body. -
I do a version of it every 6-8 weeks or so...it's the only maintenance I can think of with the band... Whenever I feel my portions are getting larger than usual, then I know it's time. For me, I believe it has to do with my pouch stretching a bit (which can be normal)...so going all liquids will give it a rest, returning to where it once was, and getting back the restriction. But I have the Lap band, so my experiences are different from others.
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6 weeks, you're eating regular food, are you taking a PPI? It could be acid causing you to feel hungry or dehydration. Or that dreaded thing called head hunger. Eat some Protein or have a Protein shake to see if it goes away. If it doesn't than it's most likely not true hunger. My stomach sounds like fireworks sometimes but I know it's not hungry. It's been loud enough to startle my dog lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Surgeon's office doesn't communicate much.
Nickycole86 replied to Fazzini Bee's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
My office was pretty terrible as well. They actually caused me to fall outside of my 30 day window that my labs and ekg were good for because they didn’t call me in a timely manner. (Took them 3 weeks to call after I paid). I think the only reason they called me at all was because someone noticed I made an online appt with him and they didn’t want me to make a fuss. -
I have been on liquids for 4 weeks. After my first post op visit I was told my stomach was still swollen so I had to stay on liquids for two more weeks. This has been the first week I try mushy foods. Although I've only tried a couple of tablespoons of egg, I'm trying to slowly try some form of food. I still mostly drink my liquids and I'm about to finish my 5th week Monday.
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Hello, I have been here for a about 2 weeks now. I have sucked up all the info I can - good and bad. I have chatted with some wonderful people on here and I am so glad I found this forum. I have learned a lot. Now my date is approaching fast. The house is clean, laundry all done, my liquids and mushies have been stocked/prepped and I am packed. I have done all I can to prepare, now the wait.... Tomorrow morning I leave bright and early for a 4.5 hr drive to Toronto Canada and check into a hotel room. Friday morning I go into surgery at 8:30 am. It is so close and I am half freaking out and half excited to start my new life! I have had cold feet and a twisting knot in my stomach on and off all day. At this point, it will be great when it's done and I am back home, hopefully Friday night. If I don't get to post between now and then, See you all on the other side!
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i am also aussie was done on 24 april. so thats nearly five weeks ago. i have no idea how much weight ive lost as i dont have scales. I know i have lost two dress sizes though .. thats so cool! but looking forward to seeing the surgeon again on friday to get weighed see how Im going.. keep in touch. this site is so good! full of useful information. feeling good now but had a bit of pain for a week/ ten days. im ionto solid foods now and am starting to get hungry! maybe thats time for the first fill? I dont know how that works. not sure that i got enough information about that part of it before the surgery. but I guess I will find out.. did your drs tell you of any local support groups. this is the only website ive found? but i wouldnt mind a local group....
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Dallas Looking for Answers
RedShoesinDallas replied to dallasmom4's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Who is your dr.? I was sleeved at Forest Park Medical Center in Dallas on July 6th. I am 56 years old and I am a self pay patient. At the start of this adventure I only needed to lose about 65-70 lbs to get to my goal weight. I wanted the surgery for 2 reasons: 1) vanity (yes, I admit it:) & 2) as a preventative measure so I wouldn't get some of the health issues that go along with being overweight. I've used botox for about 10 years and I anticipate continuing to use it. Without a doubt, I don't have the same elasticity in my skin as I did 10-15 years ago - so I am just taking this one day at a time - and when/if the day comes that my ta-tas no longer fill my bra, I'll be first in line to get a boob job:). I don't think I will have enough excess skin to consider surgery elsewhere - but I'll make that decision, too, if the day comes. Your VSG journey will take you down different roads: The first 2-3 weeks, you will be focused on healing your body from the surgery. Then you'll be focused on taking your Vitamins and trying to eat enough to keep your energy level up. Serious thoughts of cosmetic surgery - at least for me - are still about 45 lbs away:) Good luck on your journey! -
Hello loves :] So this past week i've been really randomly sick :c , and i feel perhaps I am not getting enough protein in and my mom suggested going back on shakes. for the two weeks post op and pre op I was useing the GNC brand powders and now even the smell of them as i try to drink that make me sick. So while doing some googleing i came upon "Nectar" band powders and have read some good things about them i was just checking with my VST family to see what you guys like best. have you tried them? recipies? fav flavor? just insite is all!
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Nectar Yes Or No?!
Cyntha DelTorrro replied to Desirae Grunwell's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
I switched to the Nectar drinks when just couldn't handle creamy shakes anymore. I have the Nectar Grab N' Go packets of Roadside Lemonade and the Lemon Tea. I add some lemon juice to both that helps mask the whey flavor/smell that all of these drinks have. They are offering a sample pack of all 14 flavors for only $14.00 w/ free shipping if you order using the toll free phone number from the Syntrax website. www.si03.com (that's s-i-zero-three - not the letter "o". ) Usually it's at least $2.00 per packet when ordering the single flavor boxes on Amazon.com. -
when did you start eating protein bars?
Loristi posted a topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Im 3 weeks PO and I just need something else to eat other than refried Beans and other purees! lol I found Pure Protein bars (21g of Protein) and they are actually pretty soft (like brownies) and I tried one yesterday and chewed each bite until it was pretty much liquid. But, I was wondering when others started eating them? And, if you had any suggestions to other good tasting Protein Bars? Thanks -
Katie, I had surgery the week before you. I have lost 25.5 lbs, but I haven't lost anything in over a week. I had my first fill on May 19 and I have an appointment on June 24 at which time I hope to get my second fill. I have 5 cc's in a 10 cc band. It is a struggle at this point because I don't feel the restriction at all at this point. I think I felt it a little after my fill but it did not last long. My band started out with 4 cc's on my surgery date. My fill was for 1 more cc on May 19. I don't think being hungry 3 - 4 hours later is that bad. I think you can allow yourself a small snack in between meals. I don't snack after Breakfast and I sometimes will have a late afternoon snack (sugar free pudding or yogurt). I always have a little snack in the evening before bed. Good Luck Alice Banded April 8, 2008 271/245.5/150
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I'm hoping to be sleeved in July I will be done with everything by then, right now my nutritionist has me on a diet to see if I can loose weight before surgery. I just seen her Thursday and in 2 weeks I have lost 8lbs very proud of myself now here is where the problem is today I went a little nuts I ate half a bag of Peanut Butter cups and 2 slices of pizza I feel so bad that I did this to myself. Now I'm wondering if after the surgery will I still have the willpower to stay on my diet. Has anyone else done this and feel the way I do? thanks
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4 days in this mental ward they call a hospital will drive you crazy. For the room rate they charge they sure don't want you to miss anything and keep waking you up to enjoy it. Will be good to be home. My step daughter just go home from collage in Japan will be here for 4 weeks then back to school. Japanese university's don't mess around but it's a way better education then what she would get in the states. Can you tell I'm BORED.
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Two week full liquid before sleeve diet motivation
Kfohiotime4change posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I'm only four days in to two weeks of full liquids prior to June 8 sleeve date and met with surgeon Thursday for prevealuation, approvals, anesthesiologist etc., and I already lost five pounds! Everything's a go and for those of you who are struggling with 'time' waiting, uncertainty, self doubt...hang in there. I've been second guessing myself for months and now it's ten days away. Sure it's hard giving up food emotionally but to gain my health, comfort, confidence and energy will be worth it! I'm so used to not losing weight in the past (or gaining) I was elated to see a few pounds gone in a couple days. Commit, dedicate and be confident. It IS possible ???? -
Weightloss Stall
sleeved102819 replied to Jenna_87's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm hitting my 6 months out as well and have been at a stall for about a month and a half! I'm also eating around 1200 calories a day so that could be it. I have no problem eating 1200 calories so maybe I need to lower my calories a bit? I have a phone appointment with my nutritionist next week and going to discuss! -
Sleeved 7/21/16 32 yr old
Gracious_woman replied to Gingersleeve's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
The Water is a tough one. I used popsciles and stievia water flavors I found at wally world. I am now in week four feeling normal. Take it a day at a time and little bites large bites eating too fast give you a nauseous feeling. -
Has any ate any solid food during there 2 wk post opt diet?
OzRoo replied to sandy_p's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No, never! I was on liquids for 2 weeks, then on purees for 2 weeks, then Soft/Mushy for 2 weeks, then finally on solids. Even though I was sick of liquids, I stuck to the program, as I did not want to have any leaks, sepsis, peritonitis and major complications. The first 4-6 weeks post op are crucial for the baby stomach to heal. After 6 months, the stomach is healed, but before that time, it is really important to follow your surgeon's instructions diligently. Yes, calling your surgeon and talking about it is important. Just to be sure. Good luck. -
Just Approved. Surgery 4/16
krissy20 replied to PinkLyfe's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Omg we are now less than a week away I know this weekend is gonna fly by I've been doing good on my preop diet so hopefully post op won't be so bad just hoping all goes well in surgery and I'm able to go home the following day ! Getting really nervous yikes -
I like the nuwhey protien bullets. I lived on those the first week after my surgery and all you do is pour them over ice and sip. I also like the matrix Cookies and cream just mix with milk and add ice cubes and blend like a thick milk shake. I can tolerate the isopure in the bottles not to bad at all if poured over ice and sipped all day. Baratriceating.com has a sample pack of a variaty of protiens. I bought that and tried them before my surgery they also have high protien Snacks for when you start eating real food. That site is my favorite for healthy snacks. Good luck finding a protien you like. Also Glucerna is very good right out of the bottle and you can get that at walmart. I use that for Breakfast a lot of the time. Can't wait to get my first fill tomorrow. lost 22lb in 6 weeks with my band and I don't have any restriction yet. Gotta love this band!!!
