November sleevers here

[Niye 7]

Hello I’m 3 days post op

[Patrick powers 41]

Am I the only one that doesn't seem to have a problem drinking as much as I want to? They told me after the surgery I wouldn't be able to drink much at a time but I'm not having a problem at all. I can drink as much and as often as I like without feeling full in the slightest. I'm really worried food won't make me feel full as well

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[Niye 7]

10 minutes ago, Patrick powers said:

Am I the only one that doesn't seem to have a problem drinking as much as I want to? They told me after the surgery I wouldn't be able to drink much at a time but I'm not having a problem at all. I can drink as much and as often as I like without feeling full in the slightest. I'm really worried food won't make me feel full as well

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No I’m starting to feel the same my doctor said if should take me 15min to drink one of those small plastic cups but I cn drink two or three in 15min. All the sipping is getting on my nerves I just want to down a bottle of Water.

[dr3am3rstarz 61]

My first two months after surgery I didn't have any cravings or anything like that, I didn't have any hunger until actually just recently, I mean I am a year out from my surgery just last week and I just now started to feel hungry again. It was a super weird feeling, because I haven't felt it since so long so now we're trying to figure out you know what that means to me and how to keep myself from overeating like I did in the past. This year was challenging. I even had to have a piccline in so I could administer fluids with added potassium during 7 months of my first year. Hydration is key, and you seem to have that down, sometimes some of us have trouble. Talk to your surgeron or follow up doctor to see if there are any other options of you are reading this post and experiencing the same problem. If you can get the Water in, then do it, if you can't work with your doctor to see what you can do. There is always an option.

sw: 334
pre-op: 314
cw: 213

[sinead 19]

Hi! My doc said I could drive as long as I don’t take pain meds. And I was sleeved 11/22!
I wasnplanning I’m getting out this weekend for a bit.
Doc also said I could likely expect a stall in my loss around 4-6 weeks, sounds like where you are!
Keep up the good work! [emoji8]

Isn’t it amazing how different advice is from surgeons!!! I have lost 24lbs but most of that was from pre op!! Hope you are doing well too!

[GlennaMary 19]

2 hours ago, Patrick powers said:

Am I the only one that doesn't seem to have a problem drinking as much as I want to? They told me after the surgery I wouldn't be able to drink much at a time but I'm not having a problem at all. I can drink as much and as often as I like without feeling full in the slightest. I'm really worried food won't make me feel full as well

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Hi! I am 9 days out and have no trouble drinking or eating the mush! Lol! I think there are many who can’t get even Water in, though. Do you feel hungry, though? I have, slightly and for short times, felt a little hungry. I am worried about it as well but am willing to do what it takes to get healthy. We’ve come this far! Best wishes!!!

[Niye 7]

I’m a little concerned everyone I spoke to and all the research I did explained to me that I won’t be hungry for a while but I woke up 4 days after surgery and I’m really hungry. Could this pose a problem?

[jacqueline5678 4]

I’m a little concerned everyone I spoke to and all the research I did explained to me that I won’t be hungry for a while but I woke up 4 days after surgery and I’m really hungry. Could this pose a problem?

I never stopped getting hungry. But it hasn’t been a problem for me because I feel full very quickly. Just make sure you’re eating the right things and weighing/portioning your food and you’ll be fine. I WAS disappointed though, that I never totally lost my appetite, I have to admit. No hunger seems like a great tool.

[Mstlawrence 36]

11 minutes ago, Niye said:

I’m a little concerned everyone I spoke to and all the research I did explained to me that I won’t be hungry for a while but I woke up 4 days after surgery and I’m really hungry. Could this pose a problem?

That's a lot of what I heard as well, but I was noticing little rumblings of hunger very quickly after surgery--your Protein fills you, I promise. I'd be willing to bet that it's a holdover from your old habits and comforts. Use the year(ish) to learn and enforce new, healthier habits, and start your relationship with food over again. The hunger might be there, but you have total control over how you satisfy it

[Mstlawrence 36]

Question for all you November sleevers--I'm 12 days post op and have been recovering quickly and well, albeit a bit run down and weak. Yesterday, I went shopping/walking around a mall with a friend, and we walked the mall a few times. This was more standing/walking than I've done since before surgery. I could feel myself getting tired, and I started feeling a stitch (like I'd been running) on my left side of my abdomen, and have been feeling that since last night. It's like a cramp or muscle soreness.

My question is, has anyone else experienced this, and is this any cause for concern?

Edited December 2, 2017 by Mstlawrence

[Crimsonqueen 40]

I’m two weeks post op today and walking out the door to go to the gym! I’m feeling good! Tired but good! Anyone else back at the gym?

I was sleeved on 11/15 and am also back at the gym, however, I’m only allowed to do cardio right now. No strength training until week six. I am down 35lbs and feel great! I can’t wait to see how the gym effects the speed of my weight loss!

[redhead_che 824]

20 minutes ago, Mstlawrence said:

Question for all you November sleevers--I'm 12 days post op and have been recovering quickly and well, albeit a bit run down and weak. Yesterday, I went shopping/walking around a mall with a friend, and we walked the mall a few times. This was more standing/walking than I've done since before surgery. I could feel myself getting tired, and I started feeling a stitch (like I'd been running) on my left side of my abdomen, and have been feeling that since last night. It's like a cramp or muscle soreness.

My question is, has anyone else experienced this, and is this any cause for concern?

I’m only post op day 4 but my surgeon told me to exercise as tolerated and if it hurts “don’t do it” cardio wise. No weight lifting yet. I was told to expect to be weaker and more tired for about a month after surgery. I walked down the street yesterday and it was like I ran three miles I was so winded. I think it’s normal and part of the recovery process. Definitely keep fueling your body though through good nutrition of course!

[She_whirls 204]

I was sleeved on 11/15 and am also back at the gym, however, I’m only allowed to do cardio right now. No strength training until week six. I am down 35lbs and feel great! I can’t wait to see how the gym effects the speed of my weight loss!

I’m allowed cardio and upper body weights. I’ve been taking it easy on weights and doing 45-50 minutes on a recumbent bike. I missed the gym so much and am so glad to be back!

[Mstlawrence 36]

30 minutes ago, redhead_che said:

I’m only post op day 4 but my surgeon told me to exercise as tolerated and if it hurts “don’t do it” cardio wise. No weight lifting yet. I was told to expect to be weaker and more tired for about a month after surgery. I walked down the street yesterday and it was like I ran three miles I was so winded. I think it’s normal and part of the recovery process. Definitely keep fueling your body though through good nutrition of course!

That's a relief! I must've pushed myself too far. I'm really, really feelin' it today! I'll take it easier and build it up over time. Thank you!

[Polly jackson 22]

3 hours ago, Niye said:

I’m a little concerned everyone I spoke to and all the research I did explained to me that I won’t be hungry for a while but I woke up 4 days after surgery and I’m really hungry. Could this pose a problem?

I did too but I found out it was stomach acid. After I took Prevacid it went away. Talk to dr.