August post op sleevers: Check in

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I have to have my gallbladder out on the 15th which will be right around 8 weeks out from the sleeve. I am definitely dealing with some pretty bad Constipation and was wondering about that with going into this next surgery. How would you have dealt with it if you could go back?

@@chasingpolaris321 ...

I would have started using Miralax a week pre-op ... and that would have cleaned me out. For me, Miralax for 3-5 days handles it. And it's one of the gentler treatments.

Good luck to you. I bounced back pretty well after GB surgery on Day 28 post-WLS-surgery. Main thing it slowed down was my exercise. I'm only now back to where I was pre-GB surgery.

But no biggie.

[mskiesha29 91]

My only issue now is constipation... I can only eat like 4 spoons of food in one sitting... I lack energy to... Praying for better days

[Introvert 53]

Hello All!

I just found this thread and am so happy to be a part! I was sleeved Aug 20th and haven't really had any problems. I stalled for about 3 weeks at 25 lbs lost but after reading your posts I realize I'm not alone! This is a great group. I broke the stall this week and started exercising this week, I guess that's what I needed to do. I weigh myself everyday, just get an idea of what I did right or wrong the day before. HW 278 SW 276 CW 252...

[mskiesha29 91]

Major major headache today!! Geesh

[jelmore8312000 114]

Major major headache today!! Geesh

aww feel better

[jelmore8312000 114]

Major major headache today!! Geesh

aww feel better

[motherof5 364]

Mskeisha, what's the deal with the Miralax? Is it not working for you?

[motherof5 364]

Hello Introvert, welcome to the loser's bench. Keep up the good work.

[Cheryl McDonald 1]

my procedure was done august 11i can now eat just about everything chewed well. but was told no red meat or ground beef for 18 months, and I find it easy to swallow the crushed meds by taking with Protein Shake in morning. I have lost 65lbs but I'm having trouble drinking enough Water just don't like it anymore before surgery I only drank water

[johnsydney 65]

No red meat or ground beef ? That's a new one to me. Never heard that one. I'm having beef tonight !

Edited September 28, 2014 by johnsydney

[Introvert 53]

Thanks Mother of 5! I was also told no red meat but not for 6 months... I guess every surgeon is different.

[LadyK44 263]

Hi, I was sleeved 08/01/2014. I am losing weight and feeling okay. It is still wired to eat. Each day, I am learning what it means to be sleeved. This is a lifetime commitment and there have been days when I slip. But, I am moving forward and being positive. Sometimes, it hard to see myself as thinning and that is my biggest mental block.

[mskiesha29 91]

Motherof5 no it's not

I actually don't think I'm eating enough.. I have no appetite.. And when I do eat it's four bites and I'm through... Been relying on Protein shakes... For nourishment

[Galaxy Girl 68]

Hello All,

Looks like most people are doing good. I am doing good as well. I do not weigh myself. I weighed at the doctor's office. I am focused on body fat %. The weight at my doctor's office calculates bmi, body fat %, muscle mass etc. I see some people are not allowed red meat. Likewise, I am not allowed starchy carbohydrates for 6 months. Everyone's program is different. I plan to stick to my program's rules. Overall, I am happy with my progress. I prefer weight loss at a slow pace so as not to deal with excessive loose skin. My primary exercise is 1 mile on the elliptical machine about 4 times a week. Wishing everyone a happy week.

[motherof5 364]

Now that I can increase my calories and eat foods, I add fruits or veggies to my Protein Drinks. Trying to get the Protein in is not easy.

MsMskeisha, try some kale or spinach in your Protein Shakes. Hopefully that will help you naturally. Plus you said that you are not eating much so that could be the reason too.

Red meat! Yeah this is the first time I heard of no red meat until 6 months. But like someone stated, everyone has a different plan and they all seem to work.

Later losers!