Uterno 41 Posted June 19, 2018 Hey everyone. I was sleeved 3 weeks ago today. I'm down 15 pounds since surgery. My energy level is not great. I went back to work yesterday, and had to take the day off today! I'm exhausted! But so far I have no regrets. Surgery went well, with no major complications. My new stomach has tolerated everything I've given it so far. I probably have been blending/overlapping the eating phases. When I was on liquids I don't think I was making my foods as soupy as I probably should have. And now that I'm on pureed, some of my foods are probably more like "soft foods," which is the next phase for me. But Constipation does seem to be my new companion. I started taking Metamucil, hopefully that'll help. 1 clsumrall reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BajanSleeve 244 Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) I gained 1 lbs struggling with low blood pressure again. it was 86/42 last night and I was close to passing out. Really low energy so going to try a B12 patch today Edited June 19, 2018 by BajanSleeve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gracey1968 1 Posted June 19, 2018 Hi congrays Im confuses you say the weight is not coming off that fast you 19days post. Yet you gave half your cloths away because they r to big? how much have you lost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BGrundee 61 Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, xx_Momo_xx said: I was sleeved on 5/31 im about 19 days out and feeling great 👍 the weight isn’t coming off as fast as I’d like but I’m still working on it ! I had to give away more than half of my closet because the cloths were too big and I feel great !!! Your stomache is still swollen. It takes anywhere from 4-6 weeks for swelling to go down. Keep walking and doing cardio. I looked exactly the same for the first 4 weeks just now people and my family are noticing a difference. Lol 1 Doxiemom65 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xx_Momo_xx 19 Posted June 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, BGrundee said: Your stomache is still swollen. It takes anywhere from 4-6 weeks for swelling to go down. Keep walking and doing cardio. I looked exactly the same for the first 4 weeks just now people and my family are noticing a difference. Lol Ahhh that would explain a lot ! I’m doing my walking and light cardio I’m happy with the results so far but I know once this swelling goes down that it’ll be better thank you so much for the advice ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meggs11 32 Posted June 19, 2018 For those of you struggling with low energy are you tracking your calories and macros? I ensure I am getting 600 to 800 calories a day, my Water intake is good (plus electrolytes) and my Vitamins are on point. 6 days out of 7 I feel amazing and feel like I have way more energy than before (knock on wood). I definitely notice my energy is low when I am consuming less then 600 calories. Plus increasing my calories I think is what broke my stall! 1 Doxiemom65 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BajanSleeve 244 Posted June 20, 2018 I am definitely not hitting my liquid target. I drink between 20 oz to 45 oz on a very good day. I definitely eat more calories than I should too. I am almost 3 weeks post op and I likely eat about 700 to 900 cals per day. On top of my Vitamins but right now only doing about 65 g of Protein Powder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t1018ross 116 Posted June 20, 2018 6 hours ago, Meggs11 said: For those of you struggling with low energy are you tracking your calories and macros? I ensure I am getting 600 to 800 calories a day, my Water intake is good (plus electrolytes) and my Vitamins are on point. 6 days out of 7 I feel amazing and feel like I have way more energy than before (knock on wood). I definitely notice my energy is low when I am consuming less then 600 calories. Plus increasing my calories I think is what broke my stall! How are you getting all the calories in? I can't seem to get more than 450 and I'm exhausted all the time. But my stomach hurts every time I eat and I have a lot of restriction. I think I'd feel better with more calories. Can you give an example of what your food intake is like in a day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BGrundee 61 Posted June 20, 2018 20 minutes ago, t1018ross said: How are you getting all the calories in? I can't seem to get more than 450 and I'm exhausted all the time. But my stomach hurts every time I eat and I have a lot of restriction. I think I'd feel better with more calories. Can you give an example of what your food intake is like in a day? How many days are you out? 450 calories is dangerously low...I’m 6 weeks out and can eat about 800 - 900 calories And I do spin classes. I need the energy to do high level cardio otherwise I’d pass out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joann troupe 5 Posted June 20, 2018 Just was approved! Can't wait! Any May sleevers want to support each other?? ) I am post op sleeve 3 years . I am in lake city fla. Had surgery at uf Gainesville fla with Dr Georgio rosdidis.i now see Dr Fredrick Lord I forget his last name sorry Dr tissue is moved on oh Jeffery Friedman whew. That's my new vsg care bariatric dr.Sent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joann troupe 5 Posted June 20, 2018 Congratulations! My surgery is 5/23. It's exciting and nerve wracking all in 1 but I'm getting more excited now. Yay May surgery buddy :-)Congrats Sent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Sunshineprincess reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joann troupe 5 Posted June 20, 2018 Surgery date is 5/10 for me. Ready for this journey HW: 321CW: 278GW: 180Sleeve scheduled: 5/10/18Good luck prayersSent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joann troupe 5 Posted June 20, 2018 Good luck to all of you I am 3 years post p.o. sleeve. I am now age 60.had mine may 21.2015Sent from my SM-S727VL using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t1018ross 116 Posted June 20, 2018 11 hours ago, BGrundee said: How many days are you out? 450 calories is dangerously low...I’m 6 weeks out and can eat about 800 - 900 calories And I do spin classes. I need the energy to do high level cardio otherwise I’d pass out I'm just over 6 weeks out. Saw my nutritionist yesterday and asked her how many calories I should be getting and she said the 450/day was fine. The only limits she gave were to stay under 50 grams of carbs and hit my Protein goal. I don't see how I can get in more calories at this point and still follow my doctor's plan. I'm not meeting my protein goal so I know that's contributing to my fatigue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moondoggie1983 202 Posted June 20, 2018 On 06/19/2018 at 23:35, BajanSleeve said: I am definitely not hitting my liquid target. I drink between 20 oz to 45 oz on a very good day. I definitely eat more calories than I should too. I am almost 3 weeks post op and I likely eat about 700 to 900 cals per day. On top of my Vitamins but right now only doing about 65 g of Protein Powder Hey! Other than the fluids, you’re doing ok. 3 weeks is early to be able to get that many calories in, but according to my plan, I’m supposed to get 700-900 calories a day, at least 64 oz of Fluid a day (which is HARD and has only happened to me a couple times) and 70-90 grams of Protein with under 100g of carbs. My NUT would probably tell you to work on fluid before food though. And just from personal experience, the days I drink more fluid, the greater my weight loss is later in the week. Could just be coincidence, but I’m just throwing it out there. :) Is just say get to sipping and make sure you don’t go over 900 calories and you should be ok. I should mention I had the sleeve so if you had bypass or switch your plan could be way different. VSG 5/10/18 HW:311 SW:256 CW:224 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites