Feb 2017 sleevers - how's everyone doing post-op?

[Shelleyp42997 7]

I can't have soft food yet I'm only on week to and it's liquids and Protein with Water base. As a treat I can have sugar free sorbet . I'm really have not been hungry . Been struggling to get my liquids in

[hope17 21]

Hi
I have completed 3 wks today, I got sleeve with dr Castro, I feel very disappointed with my progress I have lost only 16lbs since my pre op, my SW was 218lb and my CW is 210lb so in 3wks I have lost only 8lb is it normal or I am feeling that way

[jhemp85 106]

I had my surgery 2/20 I am doing good 2 weeks post op. I started my soft foods stage. I see my surgeon tomorrow. Everything seems to be going ok. Still working on getting enough Protein and fluids.

[jhemp85 106]

I had my surgery 2/20 I am doing good 2 weeks post op. I started my soft foods stage. I see my surgeon tomorrow. Everything seems to be going ok. Still working on getting enough Protein and fluids.

Oh and I'm down 22 pounds since surgery!!!

[chache64 22]

I am 5 days post op and have not lost any weight. The morning of surgery I was 212 I'm 215 now. I'm really frustrated. The bright side besides a little nauseousness I have had zero issues.

[Owl Party 2]

8 hours ago, chache64 said:

I am 5 days post op and have not lost any weight. The morning of surgery I was 212 I'm 215 now. I'm really frustrated. The bright side besides a little nauseousness I have had zero issues.

Any weight you've gained in the hospital is from your IV. They really pump you full of fluids. I made the mistake of stepping on the scale 3 days post-op and was bummed until the internet told me what it was. You WILL lose! And you're healing great with no issues! That's terrific. You will feel even better in just a few weeks.

I'm just over a month out and I feel like I have my life back. I had so much inflammation and arthritis in my body pre-op and that has completely vanished. I couldn't stand for more than 5 minutes at a time. I'd avoid social situations for fear of a lack of seating. I couldn't walk even shortest distances without wheezing and feeling like my legs would collapse. I felt guilty feeling like I had to make my friends accommodate me, and that was the worst.

I'm now walking great and further than I have in years. I don't have pain when I wake up and can even take the stairs without an issue. I feel great, and that's what I wanted most of all from this experience. The weight loss is a bonus.

Good luck, everybody!

[mbuczkowski 272]

Today was my 1 month post op. I started the pre-op 6 weeks ago and am down 41 lbs and 21.75 inches

[Shelleyp42997 7]

That's awesome! Monday is my 1 month. We will see what the dr says tomorrow. I have a follow up

[SleevyB 35]

2/8/17 surgery date! As of today I'm down 20lbs!!

[Shelleyp42997 7]

That's awesome! Great job!

[ANewLife4_Me 16]

Sleeved on 2/15, down 19 lbs.

Down a total of 45 lbs and 10 inches since start of pre op diet on 2/1.

[nonnilynn 43]

2/28
No weight lost
Constipated
Otherwise well and happy with my progress

[sleevinpops 303]

Sleeved on 2/9 so one month to date tomorrow.
The good:
Down 29 pounds since surgery.
Walking tons, can't wait to start exercising.
No issues keeping food down

The challenges still:
Constipation has been and still remains an issue though.
Having tough time slowing down when eating
Still feel hungry between meals

Overall, happy with the decision and progress

[Chel1 104]

Sleeved 2/21

Today was the first day I could have Water - was able to keep down a few sips of Propel. It was difficult in the hospital with nurses and doctors coming in often when all I wanted to do was sleep. I stayed 2 says due to vomiting. I was so glad to get home and finally rest.

My couch has been my bed since it is easier to sleep propped up on it. I found a center that does gentle workouts geared more towards people who are recovering from surgeries etc that I will attend starting Monday. They also have Tai Chi, yoga and other programs. I am still sore, fatigued, and a little weak so I am not able to go full blown into a gym yet. I am excited to begin more movement that will help strengthen my body.

Still working on getting Protein up and more fluids in. I had a hard time with Tachycardia and ended up in ER. It is more so after surgery due to imbalance of electrolytes and I had a little dehydration. I am on beta blockers now which are helping. My cardiologist felt it will get better as my nutrition gets better.

Good thing is my 1st 2 weeks I dropped 18lbs. I am not rushing to eat anything just letting my body guide me to when it is ready to move to the next stage. My nutritionist agreed and said it seems I am taking a little more time to heal. I have never had any surgeries before.

When the surgery was over I never had regrets just couldn't believe after all these years I finally did it!

[bobspeg 2]

I am 4 days post-op. Nausea was really bad in hospital, but much better now. Yesterday was first day of full fluids. I thought I did well, did not over do it, and was really careful with amounts and timing. I felt okay most of the day, but ended up awake almost all night feeling bloated and nauseous. Spent all night walking around the house, but still feel bloated and nauseated, even after nausea medicine. Anyone else?