One month post op

[linedancer718 44]

Vitamin B-12!! Take it, will help with energy. I get an injection once a month, required by the program I'm in.

[lucky1gg33 107]

I was sleeved on 4/27. I have lost 26 lbs. I think most of us struggle with the Protein and Water goals to some degree. I hit the stall but it's finally ending I think. My biggest issue is just feeling so tired lately!

[nana@52 41]

Hi all, was sleeved 5/26, and I to having trouble with Water and Protein. Afraid of stretching sleeve

[NewNewMe 277]

Hi all, was sleeved 5/26, and I to having trouble with Water and Protein. Afraid of stretching sleeve

Hi Nana. Are you on full liquids? I used a 3oz cup to make sure I didn't take in too much at once. The first couple weeks is constant sipping around the clock. When you get to soft foods make sure to always measure 1/4 cup. If you measure you won't need to worry about stretching your sleeve.

[Griffith_kari 2]

I was sleeved on 5/11. I'm just shy of 4 weeks post-op. I am down 28lbs. I was getting really down because the scale hasn't moved in a week. I am following all the "rules" and trying hard to reach Water & Protein goals. I too am extremely exhausted. I have to take naps daily. So glad to know these are common issues. I was starting to get discouraged and was curious if something else was going on!

[work2Bskinny 78]

It sounds like you are doing great! My nut is really adamant about getting the Water because that's how we get rid of fat!! We "flush" it from our system...I'm so nervous about not getting enough nutrients. That's what everyone has said to me while on pre op diet~ how is this healthy? You are starving yourself...etc. thank you for sharing your month post op and after tomorrow I'll be able to understand more, I'm sure!!

[NewNewMe 277]

It sounds like you are doing great! My nut is really adamant about getting the Water because that's how we get rid of fat!! We "flush" it from our system...I'm so nervous about not getting enough nutrients. That's what everyone has said to me while on pre op diet~ how is this healthy? You are starving yourself...etc. thank you for sharing your month post op and after tomorrow I'll be able to understand more, I'm sure!!

Good luck tomorrow! You will wake up so happy to be on the other side!

[jaw 4]

Not quite one month out. Have had complications. Day 1 post op in hospital - dry heaved x4- edema to new sleeve. Needed to stay 4 extra days for hydration and not being able to take in more than 20 oz of Fluid a day. Had had issues with since - only 20-30 G Protein a day, and 30-40 oz fluids a day. Cannot tolerate any more d/t nausea/vomiting. I can count on one hand the number of days post op I have not had an episode of dry heaving/ vomiting. Also had severe skin reaction d/t surgical soap - required steroids which helped tremendously- really set me back.

I was relieved to read that others in this post have some of the same issues. Would not wish them on anyone but less frustrating knowing I am not the only one. Fatigue is a issue - nap daily helps.

Surgery was "textbook". Have already gone in once for an infusion of Fluid. See MD tomorrow to determine (and I won't be surprised) if I need another.

The one thing I am very surprised about is the chewable Vitamins - I haven't taken any in 2 weeks - immediate gastric distress. They were very expensive and I bought a 90 day supply. MD and office is aware.

I go back to work in 3 weeks and my hope/goal is to be at hydration goal - work 12 hour nights will need to be hydrated!

Luckily cottage cheese, puddings, and cream of Tomato Soup stays down. Those are my go to.

Wishing everyone an easier recovery than I had had.

[chosenelma 0]

Hi I was sleeved May 1 - while home I did chemo cream on my chest which was worse then the surgery. Then 2 weeks ago had bacteria attack in my intestines . I am almost recovered from that. Hope to begin to exercise by tomorrow but everything tastes awful and I'm stalled - good to hear we r all feeling the same things. Any one out there have the bacteria issue with severe diarrhea????

[davidncara@sbcglobal.net 9]

I have finally found a way to get my Protein in... Syntax nectar on the go packets. Flavorful- add to bottled Water. Today I drank mine with ice. strawberry kiwi. 23grams of protein per packet. I've also added eggs into Breakfast. I went two weeks without any weightloss. Once I added more protein in the scale moved! I lost 5lbs this week! Keep at it! Remember this is a TOOL, we still have to work at it! I can't wait to be cleared to exercise.