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I was weighed in the hospital the morning after surgery and gained six pounds. Yikes.

My surgery was Wednesday morning. Its Saturday, I still feel crappy. I couldn't tolerate the pain med they sent me home with, sweet liquid thick syrupy codeine. I decide to deal with the discomfort as I honestly couldn't stomach taking the meds. It only hurts when I move. Other than that, its just slow intaking all the Clear liquids and Protein shakes.

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I had my band removed and converted to a sleeve 2 years ago. I was depressed because after 90 days I never lost any weight. The doctor gave me diet pills and that how I lost 15 lbs . The diet pills didn't work any more . So he agreed to do a revision of the sleeve what he calls a plactation.

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I am so sorry to hear that you had to go through this again. Any idea why you were not able to lose weight with the first sleeve? What are you doing differently now?
I'm not sure the doctor really didn't know him self WHY it failed. He said about 10 percent of people that get the sleeve it does not work because of boby dynamics The second time around I told him I wanted to see pictures for reasurance. If I was not a surgical tech I would have taught he did nothing to me. Some people say it depends on how aggressive the surgeon is. So he said I would probably only lose 20 more pounds 30 would be over achieving

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Other than solely relying on the sleeve, the post-op food plan is critical.

What plan did you follow before? What plan are you following now? Have you changed anything?

What is your post-op food plan?

Are you tracking your food?

What is your Protein target?

Are you getting at least that much Protein every day?

Are you getting AT LEAST 64 oz of Fluid every day?

Are you taking your Vitamins and supplements as directed?

Are you avoiding starches, added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), and fried foods?

Are you exercising?

Are you practicing mindful eating? Eating slowly, taking small bites, and chewing thoroughly?

I am curious and wish you all the best this time around.

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I gained 6 lbs in the hospital, due to the IV fluids. I have been home 48 hours and have dropped 10 lbs. Again it was the IV fluids. Now I plan to stay off the scale until my two week post op visit.

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