Week 6: May 27-31st Sleevers

[devint 162]

Oh my gosh! I just found out that the nagging pain i've been having behind/underneath my right shoulder blade is not from me "sleeping funny" or just general pain from vsg; i am having gallstone symptoms! Luckily the pain is not severe (yet) just dull moderate aching, but it has been keeping me up at night for the last three nights. I am praying that my doc tomorrow can give me some meds to help cause I do NOT want another surgery. discouraged.

[mrsfitzpatrick 15]

@@devint I had horrible shoulder pain 4 days post surgery and since there was most likely not gas left, the dr said it was the mesh they use to sew up the top of the stomach rubbing on my esophagus. I had that while laying down since it would move sideways.

Now I have really horrible lower back pain. It's been bad for 6 days now, and I'm thinking it's because my back is overcompensating for my stomach that is no longer big and bloated. At first I thought kidney infection, but urine is normal and no uti. I'm going to the chiro tomorrow to see if I can get adjusted. Hopefully it helps!

[par1959 470]

I seem to be on a week 6 stall. Averaging 1000 to 1200 cals. per day. I have been getting all my Protein in through real food such as dairy and animal Protein. Most of my calories come from carbs, but I have Greek yogurt and bran for Breakfast and two servings of whole fruit whick account for my total carb intake. Favorites being cantaloupe and cherries. I log what I eat on fit bit. Because of gout onset by the surgery it has been difficult to get exercise in, but the last few days I am back to 10K steps a day. I have been on a full multi Vitamin and Calcium regiment for about two weeks. I use Bariatric Advantage products per directions. Just weigh in and down a total of 47 lbs since the one week pre-op diet. Not too many complaints. Would like to lose faster and be able to eat an entire pizza at timeJ. I doubt I am alone . Favorite meal strong coffee several times a day.

[par1959 470]

I see some what of a trend of dizzyness. This happened to me and I found it to be low blood sugar. This is why I eat 2 servings of fresh fruit everyday. Yes fruit has carbs but it also has lots of Fiber. This has helped me cure the low blood sugar issue. I still have been religious about no alcohol and bad carbs such as bread, Pasta and rice. I have also been dealing with gout which fruit such as cherries is recommended. If you start feeling dizzy or not well from low blood sugar a quick fix is some juice. This does not mean to start chugging juice but just a few onces will fix low blood sugar very quickly. Again, I now add fruit to my diet and have not had an issue with sugar levels.

[tiredtwinmommy 30]

As of this AM, I am now down to 159! woot!

Had surgery 6 weeks ago today.

Have not done exercise beyond walking and taking care of stuff around the house, I figure if I start to stall or once I get to 155 (whichever comes first) I will add strength training.

I am eating mostly Protein with a small amount of good carbs. I find this more satisfying and I dont seem to have any cravings that way.

[lylabelle 257]

Par you have lost really fast. In fact I think you are one of the fastest losers. I'm sure your body is just trying to catch up a bit. I haven't lost this week either.

[devint 162]

I went and had bloodwork and an abdominal ultrasound to check on my gallbladder but won't know results till over the weekend. Gas and pain are just slowly increasing. I still can't believe I wasn't aware of the risks of gallbladder issues, 1/3 wls patients have trouble with it. Anyone's dr put them on actigall or similar meds as preventative?

I've stopped wanting to eat now and that's a problem cause I'm down below 500 cal a day and it's goofing me up energy focus and weight wise. Hope ya'll are doing a lot better than me lol!

[lylabelle 257]

Gall bladder is our problem for women, anyone over certain age, and especially people who diet and lose weight. I had mine out while I was pregnant. Some doctors actually will take out the gallbladder the same time that they 30do the sleeve because most of the time if someone doesn't have it out already they're going to need it out soon after.

It isn't a side effect of surgery, it's a side effect of losing weight

[WhoKnows 288]

I had my six week check up on Friday. I asked about Actigal and was told no. Maybe it's a thing in Germany? None of the doctors here seem concerned. I know in the US we over medicate, but I feel like here they can really under medicate.

[lylabelle 257]

I've never heard of it. My mom had her gallbladder out too and I don't think they ever offered her a med to help it. I think it would end up being a med you'd have to take forever

On the plus side, the surgery for it is pretty easy for most. Outpatient and a few days home with some good pain killers. They may be able to use some of the same scars as your sleeve.

[lylabelle 257]

PS - what do you all think about just doing a monthly group page now. We aren't posting as much so it makes sense.

[habsi 25]

As long as we keep having a thread I'm up for a thing I love having the support and being able to ask ppl in same boat as me

[jajmj 40]

Lylabelle. I agree. A monthly thread vs a weekly. With the Facebook page I think monthly on here is a great idea!

[hrhlaurie 185]

Lylabelle. I agree. A monthly thread vs a weekly. With the Facebook page I think monthly on here is a great idea!

Ditto. Really want to stay in touch with the May 2014 group. I love the NSVs and meal selections.

[Monte0828 46]

PS - what do you all think about just doing a monthly group page now. We aren't posting as much so it makes sense. [/quote

I am game for a monthly thread also!