POSTED UNDER Gastric Sleeve Surgery Reviews
Sleeve on 10/27/16!!!!!
UPDATED FROM MsThinagin
2 months post
7 weeks out from VGS surgery
MsThinaginDecember 15, 2016
WORTH IT$19,000
I'm 7 weeks out from my 10/27/16 surgery. I'm down 30 lbs and that is without really trying too hard. I need to exercise or at least walk more. I only go once or twice a week. I'm not very active at all.
HW -- 275
Surgery weight on 10/27 -- 261
CW on 12/15/16 -- 241.4
I know if I put more effort into this I'd lose faster, but adjusting to the sleeve has been a challenge. If I eat more than 3 or 4 bites, I vomit. I am not getting in all 64 oz of water. I try, but it's really hard to get all the fluids in. But I feel dehydrated and try to sip sip sip all day.
My stomach is definitely very restrictive. I'm mostly on soups and once a day I have a couple bites of turkey, tuna or eggs. 3-4 bites fills me up fast.
Ask questions and I'll do my best to answer! Good luck sleevers!!!
HW -- 275
Surgery weight on 10/27 -- 261
CW on 12/15/16 -- 241.4
I know if I put more effort into this I'd lose faster, but adjusting to the sleeve has been a challenge. If I eat more than 3 or 4 bites, I vomit. I am not getting in all 64 oz of water. I try, but it's really hard to get all the fluids in. But I feel dehydrated and try to sip sip sip all day.
My stomach is definitely very restrictive. I'm mostly on soups and once a day I have a couple bites of turkey, tuna or eggs. 3-4 bites fills me up fast.
Ask questions and I'll do my best to answer! Good luck sleevers!!!
Replies (2)
UPDATED FROM MsThinagin
7 days post
UPDATE 1 WK POST-OP: Surgery on 10/27 VGS
MsThinaginNovember 4, 2016
I had my sleeve on 10/27 and the doctor repaired a hernia while he was in there, and he removed scar tissue due to my hysterectomy and ovary removal in 2003. I was in surgery longer than usual, but I feel all cleaned out now! Lol
I'm one week post-op. I have lost 14 1/2 lbs since starting the pre-op diet, but I'm doing my measurements and I am losing inches like crazy all over! I can feel the difference in my size. I have discomfort and I'm still on pain pills, but taking then only twice a day instead of every 4 hours. I divide up my "meals" by having
----a protein shake for breakfast (takes a long time to get it all down);
----1/2 protein pudding for lunch and nibble on it all day to finish the can;
----a mug of protein soup for dinner - I can get that whole thing down slowly while watching TV.
---- I have sugar free popsicles - about 2-3 a day - and those are a good way to get liquids in me.
I need to track my water better, but all of the above (except pudding) count as liquids, too, so I'm probably close to getting in the 64 oz of liquids. It's hard to get everything in because I'm not hungry and I don't want to force too much in. So far I haven't been nauseated or anything and I don't want to start! No vomiting and overall doing great, except for constipation!
I went out walking today to try to loosen it up, but I haven't had a bowel movement since BEFORE surgery, so the doc is concerned I may have a blockage. I feel pressure and I keep going to sit on the pot, but nothing is moving. :-( He has me doing one Mirilax a day and today I added a Ducolax suppository. I had a very small BM but I can tell there's more. :-( The doc will call me tomorrow with further instructions.
Overall, it's been worth it, and I feel better than I thought I would! My BP has been great, so I'm off those meds per doctor. He has me weighing and logging BP each day. If I gain more than 3 lbs in one day, that is a bad sign of problems! I like weighing each day anyway because the scale goes down a bit each day.
Good luck to all you sleevers! I feel like a pro now! :-)
I'm one week post-op. I have lost 14 1/2 lbs since starting the pre-op diet, but I'm doing my measurements and I am losing inches like crazy all over! I can feel the difference in my size. I have discomfort and I'm still on pain pills, but taking then only twice a day instead of every 4 hours. I divide up my "meals" by having
----a protein shake for breakfast (takes a long time to get it all down);
----1/2 protein pudding for lunch and nibble on it all day to finish the can;
----a mug of protein soup for dinner - I can get that whole thing down slowly while watching TV.
---- I have sugar free popsicles - about 2-3 a day - and those are a good way to get liquids in me.
I need to track my water better, but all of the above (except pudding) count as liquids, too, so I'm probably close to getting in the 64 oz of liquids. It's hard to get everything in because I'm not hungry and I don't want to force too much in. So far I haven't been nauseated or anything and I don't want to start! No vomiting and overall doing great, except for constipation!
I went out walking today to try to loosen it up, but I haven't had a bowel movement since BEFORE surgery, so the doc is concerned I may have a blockage. I feel pressure and I keep going to sit on the pot, but nothing is moving. :-( He has me doing one Mirilax a day and today I added a Ducolax suppository. I had a very small BM but I can tell there's more. :-( The doc will call me tomorrow with further instructions.
Overall, it's been worth it, and I feel better than I thought I would! My BP has been great, so I'm off those meds per doctor. He has me weighing and logging BP each day. If I gain more than 3 lbs in one day, that is a bad sign of problems! I like weighing each day anyway because the scale goes down a bit each day.
Good luck to all you sleevers! I feel like a pro now! :-)
Replies (2)
November 4, 2016
My constipation the first two weeks was awful. I had to take laxatives, and then I painfully had horrible vowel movements. Week 3 and I am all better. I doubt you have a blockage
November 10, 2016
Thanks for the update! I'm sorry to hear you're struggling with constipation, but after browsing for so long in this community, I know you're not alone! I hope things settle down soon. Don't forget to update us with your weight loss. Good luck!
UPDATED FROM MsThinagin
3 days pre
Before pic!!! Sleeve Surgery on 10/27/16
MsThinaginOctober 24, 2016
Yikes..... This pic is horrifying! LOL. I cant wait for the "after" pics! Starting weight 276. Today i'm 263. Sleeve surgery in 4 more days on 10/27/16!!! At least the scale is finally going down! Yay!
Replies (3)
October 25, 2016
My surgery is scheduled on the same day as yours!!! I'm super excited and nervous at the same time :)) Can't wait!! So hang in there we have a couple of more days to go!!
October 26, 2016
Great Charlotte!!! Let's keep in touch! Best wishes on a successful surgery and recovery!
October 27, 2016
We'll definitely keep in touch MsThinagin! It will be nice to have someone going through the exact timing along this exciting time in our lives! Best!
October 28, 2016
How are you guys doing?
November 4, 2016
Hi! I just posted a one week post - op update! I hope you can see it. Thanks!
November 4, 2016
It sounds like you are doing really good! I am starting week 4 today, I am losing lbs slowly but like you I'm losing inches. I'm wearing clothes I have not touched in years. I feel good, bop is normal for first time in years. Hang in there, it gets better every day.
November 5, 2016
Thanks! What kinds of things are you eating in week 4? I'm already sick of protein shakes!
November 5, 2016
Good morning! Im a vegetarian and it is harder. My doc really wants me to eat meat. I tried eating some turkey just couldn't take it I hate it. Still doing shakes, oatmeal, yogurt, beans, hummus. I am having trouble eating, I'm just not hungry (good thing right) I am getting my protein in but it's still a struggle with fluids. Every day gets a little better. I am a little cranky this week lol hormones I guess. This too shall pass. I love feeling like the incredible shrinking woman!
November 2, 2016
Hey! How are you doing since your surgery? I hope you feel well enough to write an update soon.
November 4, 2016
Hi Sheila! I just posted a one week post - op update! I hope you can see it. Thanks!
Thanks for the update! Do you get tired easily when you try to exercise?