Done!

[Carlito 6]

Well, today is my 5th day post VSG...

So far, no regrets... Family just had a huge Brunch with all the trimmings... I felt no hunger, but the temptation is still there to reach for that Bacon!

Pain is all but gone. The only issue that I can report is some diaphoresis and fatigue when I try to exert myself for for than an hour of activity... Probably a little hypoglycemia...

Here are some of my details...

VSG with a 36fr bougie, 5th day post op, on Clear liquids only (4 oz/hr), 42 y/o male, starting weight 273lbs (5'5"), current weight 261.5, goal weight 170 lbs in 1 year or sooner.

Bring it on!!!

[Lolly2369 18]

Congrats! I want to get the process started but not sure if Im a good candidate or not? Finr my post a few down and tell me what you think? I need someone who's already gone through it and talked to doctors and let me know what they think

[Carlito 6]

I'm only 5 days in to this, but so far I have absolutely no regrets... I'm a physician so I went in with minimal questions.... Approval for the procedure is insurance company dependent. The qualifications are pretty standard... BMI and comorbidities...

[emily_0192010 168]

Well, today is my 5th day post VSG...

So far, no regrets... Family just had a huge Brunch with all the trimmings... I felt no hunger, but the temptation is still there to reach for that Bacon!

Pain is all but gone. The only issue that I can report is some diaphoresis and fatigue when I try to exert myself for for than an hour of activity... Probably a little hypoglycemia...

Here are some of my details...

VSG with a 36fr bougie, 5th day post op, on Clear Liquids only (4 oz/hr), 42 y/o male, starting weight 273lbs (5'5"), current weight 261.5, goal weight 170 lbs in 1 year or sooner.

Bring it on!!!

Congrats on being sleeved and welcome to the boards! I was sleeved on the 19th so I'm right there with you I'm curious, you said you are on clear liquids now but what is your diet of choice once you are on regular foods? Do you agree with the low-carb or just eating smaller amounts? I am very curious as to what your opinion is since you are both a sleever and a physician.

[Carlito 6]

Hello Emily,

Initially, I will be opting for low carbs with the infrequent treat... Actually, this is the recommended transition, to avoid an entity called "Dumping Syndrome"... This is also the best way to burn your stored fat and maintain or build muscle mass, since most of your intake is protein...

On that note, I do know of VSG patients that have done great with smaller portions from the get go.... Most likely, I will convert once I have achieved my goal weight, if the low carb diet become to difficult to continue.

Hope this helps...

[emily_0192010 168]

Hello Emily,

Initially, I will be opting for low carbs with the infrequent treat... Actually, this is the recommended transition, to avoid an entity called "Dumping Syndrome"... This is also the best way to burn your stored fat and maintain or build muscle mass, since most of your intake is Protein...

On that note, I do know of VSG patients that have done great with smaller portions from the get go.... Most likely, I will convert once I have achieved my goal weight, if the low carb diet become to difficult to continue.

Hope this helps...

It does help I was curious because there seems to be a huge controversy over the "low carb" diet. In fact my PCP is not supportive of it at all. I decided to go with my surgeon and his team and I have been on the low carb diet for a few months now, and I've been very successful. I plan to do the same as you, low-carb with the infrequent treat while I am losing and then upping the carbs to maintain.

[longer-life 139]

Welcome Carlito! Glad to hear you are feeling well. Your enthusiasm is contagious.

[Carlito 6]

Emily,

Glad that I could help. Thank you for your kind words longer-life...

[Mango 0]

Congratulations Carlito! I am having surgery on wednesday and was glad to hear that after 5 days you feel well! I plan on going back to work 5 days after surgery. I am hoping I can but can take more time if necessary. What do you think?

[RSREED53 4]

I stay away from carbs, caffeine and lactose--also limit my gluten. 40 pounds lost and sleeved May 31, 2011. Feeling great! Ronda

[Carlito 6]

Tinacasa,

There is mild pain and minimall nausea the night of your post op day. You will have some difficulty sleeping that night, trying to find a comfortable position....

Day 1 post op, i was walking with easy.mild post op temp of 99.9, once. It all went away with one Percocet and one Anti-emetic... Slept better, nothing like being home!

Day 2, I experienced very transient esophageal/gastric spasms that resisted to my back... Reslved with Tylenol and rest.. No nausea!

Day 3, felt terrific! All pain and spasms are gone...I take empiric Tylenol every 6 hours..

By Day 4, I was totally asymptomatic regarding the pain...

Felt that I could back to work... However, I've began to feel slightly hypoglycemic when I tried to organize my office. It began after about an hour in to my project....

Day 5... Best day so far! Went to a department store with my wife, but I still had to go sit in the car and take a break due to the hypoglycemia... Tomorrow I will start keeping some hard candy with sugar (I recommend Werther's coffee with Caramel) which should resolve this issue...

I plan on returning to work this Thursday....

Wee all react slightly different and it depends on what kind of work you do, but I would pan to be out for one full week....especially if you work on your feet or if it's exertional...

[Carlito 6]

Ronda has the right idea!

Keep up the good work!

[Carlito 6]

Well, today is my 5th day post VSG...

So far, no regrets... Family just had a huge Brunch with all the trimmings... I felt no hunger, but the temptation is still there to reach for that Bacon!

Pain is all but gone. The only issue that I can report is some diaphoresis and fatigue when I try to exert myself for for than an hour of activity... Probably a little hypoglycemia...

Here are some of my details...

VSG with a 36fr bougie, 5th day post op, on Clear liquids only (4 oz/hr), 42 y/o male, starting weight 273lbs (5'5"), current weight 261.5, goal weight 170 lbs in 1 year or sooner.

Bring it on!!!

Well, 12 days post op and 18 lbs are gone!