Gastric Sleeve Patients?????

Hi I had the gastric sleeve Feb 3rd and I have lost 36 lb since surgery but I'm at a point where I'm not losing now any Idea what I can change in my eating or exercise

Hi, I'm Linda. My surgery date was 4/8/14 and 4/9. During the first surgery I went into arterial fibrillation. They stopped the surgery and called the Cardiologist. One shock and I was back in sinus rhythm, after several blood tests, EKG's and a cardio work up no reason for a fib was found and surgery was scheduled to be completed the following day. Finished with no complications.

This kept me on clear liquids for 3 days and now liquids. I'm getting in around 50 to 60 protein each day and adequate fluid. I'm very tired, sleep more than usual and find a nap needed. Walking short distances is good but far and my stomach and back both ache a lot. I just read the post of a lady who did 3 miles 4 days post surgery. I was still in the hospital then but now home I can't begin to do that. Am I way behind in recovery?

I felt I was doing good but after reading that I feel like a slouch.

My surgery was 1/15/14... BEST THING I EVER DID!! I was 250lbs and today I am 200 lbs. I feel so good it's obnoxious to others!! I look like a pretty lady now and my kids are so proud of me! I had a little discomfort the first two days while lying in bed so I GOT UP!!! Incisional pain was MINIMAL! You need to change your relationship with food... this surgery is just a TOOL. NO, you can't eat ice cream and cake and cookies.... look how well that worked in your past... I wish you all good luck in your journey to getting healthy. I know i'm going to enjoy mine!!

ADD ME! I have been looking for more friends to motivate with me throughout this journey! Surgery was on 4/14/14

Diona or email- dionawilliams73@gmail.com

Hi There!

I am having Gastric Sleeve done on May 5th and am really excited! I have read a lot of things about post op and what to expect. Anybody out there with good advice?

Thanks!

I'm having the sleeve 26th April 2014 and I am looking forward to it. I had the gastric band for 13 years but had it removed on 4th January 2014 as it wasn't working properly due to previous surgery carried out in Thailand plus years of over eating above the band would stretch . Did well with the band, losing 7 & 1/2 stone but have put 7 back on over the last 3 & 1/2 years. The sleeve sounds so much better than the band so looking forward to it.

Hello. Love muffins!
I was sleeved 3/26/14. Since then I've lost 19 lbs. I'm a little over 3 weeks out and I've been cleared for actual foods but nothing crazy plus Buddha (my new tummy) likes to act a fool if I do something wrong so I stay away from things she can't tolerate. I still have trouble getting in water but I can get about 24-30 oz's.

I'd def like some of you as friends. Those who are serious about our journey and we can keep each other accountable

Hi, I like your message. I am 10 months post sleeve surgery and have lost 46lbs. They told me they didn't want me to lose more than 57lbs. Mine was mainly for my diabetes. I am frustrated as I don't know what to eat or even how to eat. I need help with this. I want to lose another 20lbs and then maintain.

I had my sleeve on April 4th and have found that yogurt, popsicles, and jello pudding are wonderful. Now that I can eat creamy soups my favorite is Panera Bread's broccoli and cheese soup. It has tons of protein and it tastes great. I have had a real hard time getting enough protein in so if I can get it through soup that is what I try to do.

I had my surgery on the 4th and today I feel so much more like my normal self. I still have a little catch in my left side but other than that all is good here. I miss the sensation of sitting down to dinner and eating an entire meal. I have had to readjust my way of thinking and remind myself that "Eating the entire meal" is what got me here in the first place. I use a coffee saucer as my dinner plate and that seems to help. I eat (or rather try to get protein in my body) at least five times a day. The biggest problem I have is getting the required amount of water in. I have lost 28lbs since surgery but the first week I gained. The doctor said it was from all the fluids they pumped into me at the hospital. Walking helps the yucky feeling a LOT.

I was sleeved march 11th and sorry to say but I don't believe it when someone is 4 days post op and walked three miles. I wouldn't of been able to and my surgeon would of flipped out. Per his instructions, since I am still healing, I take three 45 minute walks daily.

I joined gastricsleeve.com just now.... What wealth of info!

I was sleeved on March 11, 2014 and Medicaid covered mine. My BMI was 46 (I think) and I was approved.. Good luck!!

Hello,

I am considering having the gastric sleeve surgery and am wondering if anyone has any regrets? What are some of the side effects you've experienced? My friend had gastric bypass and looks and feels amazing, but lost hair and had a few other non-life threatening complications. I was thinking this sleeve was the safer option since food gets completely absorbed? Can you still have a little piece of cake on your birthday? Go out to dinner? Do you have a specific diet afterwards that you must follow? Just looking for more info before I talk to my doc about it.

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge :-)

Im just doing research on the best proteins out there, I am considering the sleeve for sure. I have read wonderful thinks about hemp seeds and from what I understand you can get 14 grams of protein for 3 tablespoons of hemp seeds. I thought this would be a good way to go.