1 week after vsg and i'm feeling fine

[lawree 10]

So I was sleeved on 9/16 and the surgery went smooth. I had minimal pain after and once the pain pump was removed I didn't use any other pain meds. I walked like fiend in the hospital and had some gas and shoulder pain on the second day. Once my drain was removed all shoulder pain immediately disappeared.

Upon coming home I had trouble finding a comfortable sleeping position but as my incision sights heal this is a non issue now. Physically I get tired quicker than before as I am still healing and I am adjusting to that, not being able to walk long distances with my dog sucks as does relying on the husband to do the laundry due to the 10lb weight restriction.

food, that is the strangest thing. Tracking my food in myfitnesspal is weird because my calories are so low. I am tolerating everything and have had no issues with nausea or Constipation. Actually I have had only very loose loose/watery stool. Oh and pain when I sneeze. I lost 11 pounds this week!!!!!!

[new_me_2013 46]

Sounds great!!! I'm 2 wks post op tomorrow & my recovery sounds just like yours. The being tired easy really bums me out! At my 1 week checkup the dr said of course that was normal & will subside. Today is my first day back at work & I'm feeling good so far. I'm down 19 lbs since surgery /lost 20 in pre-op diet too for a total of 39 so I'm pleased. Keep up the good work & congrats!

[Arts137 1,811]

Sounds like me. The Lower GI gets better. Mine lasted only 2 days, and since all has been regular. Keep walking and get the Water in!!!

[sixbuttons 102]

I get exhausted over nothing. If I take a shower, I have to sit down and rest. I don't know about you guys, but Protein is my lifesaver! Once I get some protein in me I have more energy. The loose poo is no fun tho.

[guthsj 28]

lawree,

I am curious as to how many calories you are getting in a day. I am 2 weeks out and only down 8 pounds. I have been getting my Protein and Water requirements in but only at about 400-500 calories per day. I have been at 250.2-250.4 for the last 6 days. So Im wondering if maybe I am not getting enough calories? Thanks! and congrats on your recovery, mine has been very smooth also!

[lawree 10]

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I am curious as to how many calories you are getting in a day. I am 2 weeks out and only down 8 pounds. I have been getting my Protein and Water requirements in but only at about 400-500 calories per day. I have been at 250.2-250.4 for the last 6 days. So Im wondering if maybe I am not getting enough calories? Thanks! and congrats on your recovery, mine has been very smooth also![/quote']

Hey. I'm in the 300-500 calorie range. I sip Water throughout the day, but that is the same as pre surgery. It seems like I only eat Protein. Lol

[Chelsi 107]

i'm five days post op and i feel amazing as well. i am totally contributing all of it to the crazy amounts of walking i did both in the hospital and as soon as i got home. congrats on the loss! i can't wait to go to the dr tomorrow and see if i lost anything. i know i feel like i did. YAY!

[sararn74 6]

Hey. I'm in the 300-500 calorie range. I sip Water throughout the day' date=' but that is the same as pre surgery. It seems like I only eat Protein. Lol[/quote']

I'm 10 days out & get only 400-600cal/day also

[office.princess 1]

I'm one week out and my weight loss has stopped. I feel blah and have no appetite. I do struggle to get in the Protein and liquids, I have to admit. When I breathe deeply, I feel pain in my left shoulder - actually I constantly have pain in my left shoulder. I thought the "gas" would be gone by now. I'm feeling a bit of pain in my left side back area as well.

Thoughts?

[Arts137 1,811]

I'm one week out and my weight loss has stopped. I feel blah and have no appetite. I do struggle to get in the Protein and liquids, I have to admit. When I breathe deeply, I feel pain in my left shoulder - actually I constantly have pain in my left shoulder. I thought the "gas" would be gone by now. I'm feeling a bit of pain in my left side back area as well.

Thoughts?

Maybe you are in the very common "mental and emotional" phase after WLS. Focus on the program and all will pass... if not consider talking with a counselor. Hang in there!

[Greeknugget 56]

lawree,

I am curious as to how many calories you are getting in a day. I am 2 weeks out and only down 8 pounds. I have been getting my Protein and Water requirements in but only at about 400-500 calories per day. I have been at 250.2-250.4 for the last 6 days. So Im wondering if maybe I am not getting enough calories? Thanks! and congrats on your recovery, mine has been very smooth also!

I am in the same boat-- 15 days and 11 pounds down. But I lost ten on pre-op diet, so I am fine with it. As long as it's going, i don't care the pace! Good luck!

[cgoodlett 9]

I'm one week out and my weight loss has stopped. I feel blah and have no appetite. I do struggle to get in the Protein and liquids' date=' I have to admit. When I breathe deeply, I feel pain in my left shoulder - actually I constantly have pain in my left shoulder. I thought the "gas" would be gone by now. I'm feeling a bit of pain in my left side back area as well.

Thoughts?[/quote']

I'm 6 days out and have the same issue with shoulder pain when I take a deep breath, I'm pretty sure it's gas and the more we walk the less trapped gas we have, I have only lost 3 pounds since my surgery, I'm beginning to wonder if this is normal or am I eating too much, I haven't kept track of my calories but my servings sizes are 4 ounces at a time, I'm sticking with Jello, pudding, Protein shakes, yogurt, frozen yogurt and occasionally some cottage cheese.