Where's the April sleevers....

[webhopper 57]

Congrats!!!

[webhopper 57]

My diet says full liquids are ok once I leave the hospital; were you on Clear Liquids since the 7th?

[Memegirl 12]

Hey all... I am 4/3 sleever and the first week I lost 15 pounds... now week 2 weigh in i only lost 1 pound... i am tracking my Protein and calories - getting about 40 of Protein on a good day - 30-35 on a not good day and calories are pretty low so i am wondering if my body thinks im trying to starve it and is holding onto the weight. Im not really concerned, more curious. I mean I am only 2 weeks out so there is not a lot i can do....but i am going to start walking this weekend now that i am feeing better. Any thoughts... should i be concerned at the low weight loss of week 2??

[work2do 15]

Hey all... I am 4/3 sleever and the first week I lost 15 pounds... now week 2 weigh in i only lost 1 pound... i am tracking my Protein and calories - getting about 40 of protein on a good day - 30-35 on a not good day and calories are pretty low so i am wondering if my body thinks im trying to starve it and is holding onto the weight. Im not really concerned, more curious. I mean I am only 2 weeks out so there is not a lot i can do....but i am going to start walking this weekend now that i am feeing better. Any thoughts... should i be concerned at the low weight loss of week 2??

hang in there! I was sleeved 4/3 too! I lost 13 the first week too and then nothing until today. Now down 18. I am told the body is just adjusting to the shock of surgery and all. Either way, your scale will move soon! Good luck!!

[Memegirl 12]

thanks

[islandgal65 36]

My diet says full liquids are ok once I leave the hospital; were you on clear liquids since the 7th?

Yes I was on clear liquids from the 7th, then when I went in for my post op check up I was advanced to full liquids until the 28th and then I start my pureed stage.

[Penny24 0]

My surgery date is April 22nd (Tuesday). I am so disappointed in myself as I have been on my shakes with no cheating. Today I was so emotional and feeling so nervous, I ate half a sub sandwich. Since it has been the only solid food in my stomach, I felt so sick. I should have had Protein when I cheated but I just didn't think. I only have 3 full days left before surgery. I will get back on schedule but I hope this setback does not affect the surgery. I wish I didn't love food so much.

[jbyler 20]

It should not affect your surgery my dr didn't even require a preop liquid diet

[Penny24 0]

Thank you for your reply. Did you have the VGS?

It should not affect your surgery my dr didn't even require a preop liquid diet

[jbyler 20]

Yes I had mine done on April 3rd. The first week was the hardest but I'm still not hungry & have to remind myself to eat.

[kitten22996 36]

I had my surgery on the 15th. Went in at 5:30am and didn't get to go home until 6:30pm on Thursday. I was only supposed to spend one night, but my upper gi the next morning showed something so the Dr wanted to wait. I had to do a CT scan that afternoon and then xrays Thursday morning just to make sure nothing was wrong. Talk about wondering what I did to my self. I thought what on earth am I doing sitting in this stupid hospital cause now I can't take it back. Lol. I was really nauseous the whole time in the hospital. Yesterday went pretty well at home. Got my 64 oz of liquid, but couldn't stomach any Protein. Today I have been more nauseous and have almost drank 2 bottles of Water. I have to make myself do that. I would love to have a cheeseburger or chickfila right now (in my head), because the actual thought of eating something makes me want to puke. I did get on the scales a minute ago. After 3 whole days of iv fluids being pumped thru me, I'm back down to my weight the morning of surgery. I'm glad I took off 3 weeks from work. It looks like I'm going to need it.

[cfaithp 1]

My surgery is set for April 24, 2014. I am to do 6 days high Protein low carb. This basically means 2 Protein Shakes and one sensible meal per day. Day prior to surgery is clear liquids only. Except for my Protein Powder I can mix with Water, even though it is chocolate flavor. Nothing after midnight day of surgery. Surgery is set to be the first one of the day and I will have to stay at least one night. I will have to pass a UGI (barium swallow) to check for leaks in the staple line before I can go home.

[webhopper 57]

Surgery is tomorrow; wish me luck everyone

[GoldnGirl6677 62]

Surgery is tomorrow; wish me luck everyone

Good luck! See you on the other side :-). All the best for your operation and recovery.

[Sunnybaby 95]

Surgery is tomorrow; wish me luck everyone

Good luck webhopper! You'll do great!