Gastric Sleeve Patients?????

Hello
I had my sleeve done on May 20, 2014. I can tell you that I was very nervous! I spent the last 2 weeks before having "Food Funerals" where I ate everything and said goodbye since I thought I would never have anything good again!I had my first post-op check up yesterday and am down 19lbs since surgery day. My question is...is anyone else experiencing gas pains? Mine come and go and seem now to be near my back and shoulders. I heard walk, walk, walk which doesn't help much. Any ideas?

hi all

I am 3 days post op. I went into surgery a little nervous. I have been experiencing some gas pains but as the days go by I feel better and better.

thank you to all who have shared as it made my day to read everyones comments.

kyle

That is the same date as my surgery!!

Hi Kelly,
I'm just wondering how everything went for you in this past year since your gastric sleeve surgery. I am considering this type of surgery over the Rouen-X gastric bypass.

I found your question through a Google search and read through it and the chain of messages left since you first posted. They were all very helpful.

Thought I'd enquire to see how you feel after your first year.

Thank you,
Marybeth

Hi , my name is Azadeh and i had my Surgery on may 13th and oh gosh , I am so miserable , I cant eat anything , only thing I can keep down is water , I have tried different protein shakes , I have tried Ensure , but nothing works, since the surgery I have been to ER 3 times and urgent care 4 to get IV and Antibiotic because I cant even keep my medication down , and vomiting is the most painful uncomfortable experience I ever had in my life , I do regret having the surgery , I really need help to see what I can eat and what has help you people , I started at 280 and now 3 weeks past the surgery and I am 240 but I cant even walk for 5 minutes anymore , I get dizzy and my vision goes all blurry , I feel weak all the time , I want to know if this is normal and if anyone else Is having the same problem? , PLZ PLZ PLZ reply and help me . tnx

I called them 12 days ago and she said that i eat fast , and i explained to her ever my medication comes back up and the soonest they could put me in was today i have an appt in few hours and I am sooo scarred that something is really wrong

Hi ladies, This is my 1st time ever doing anything like this. However, I am scheduled for surgery 6/9/14...I'm in my pre-op stage. I am so ready for this surgery my current weight is 275lbs at my heaviest I was like 312lbs. I have a great support person in my life who loves me no matter what my weight is. But I am looking for people who is going through the same experience that I am...such as the craving, motivation to work out, the struggle of being over weight, maintaining good eating habits, not going back to old bad eating habits, staying focused. I signed up for this surgery because I needed this tool to keep the weight off. I know it is just a tool and nothing more....the last piece of the puzzle for me to have a long heathy life. I look forward to hearing from you....I will keep you posted on my progress.

Hello there I am 54 years old and have decided to have the gastric sleeve after doing some research on the bypass and sleeve. I have seen several of my co-workers get smaller and look great. They all say they feel much better. I am looking forward to when I can see a smaller me and have my clothes fit better and be a much healthier me also.

Have you had your surgery yet? How are you feeling and eating?

Hi I'm Roxy and I had the gastric sleeve surgery on 5/29/14. It has been a struggle due to being allergic to the staples and adhesive from the bandages. My staples were removed yesterday what a relief it was! I find my self struggling to consume as much water they would like you to drink and the protein supplements are horrible tasting but not unbearable. I was wondering if anyone had tips or advice on beginner excercise. I have not been a very active person in the past but I realize that needs to change. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hi All,

I had my surgery on May 15, 2014. I was 340 lbs at my heaviest. (June 2013) Through my general dr, I lost about 65 on Adipex and B12 over the course of 8 months. I was 279 when I started my 10 day preop, and 270 the day I went to the hospital for my surgery. It's been a little over 3 weeks, and I've lost 18 pounds. I'm 252 lbs, but I think I've hit a plateau.

I swim or walk almost everyday. I'm still on the baby food consistency/blended foods. I usually eat reduced fat pudding, cheddar broccoli soup, blended squash, or something like that. My friend also had this surgery, and told me to be prepared for a plateau, but I'm just wondering if any of the rest of you have had one, and how long it has lasted?

I only eat 3-4 bites at one time. I get that jumpy stomach feeling...I'm sure you all know the one I'm talking about. I will say that I graze on my 3 ounces over the course of several hours, but I NEVER eat 3 ounces at once.

The hardest adjustment has been learning to eat and drink at separate times. This has been VERY difficult for me. Looking for input. Thanks.

Good afternoon friends!!

I had my gastric sleeve on 5-19-14 and I am feeling pretty good. I started at 314 and am down to 281. The only complications I had from my surgery was a gout attack from the increased protein and dehydration after surgery. Before surgery I drank A LOT of water each day and now I feel like it is a constant task that I must always be diligent to address. The one thing I got from my amazing program is the importance of fluid intake! Getting your fluids in can be the difference between a good day and a crappy day! I also get kidney stones when I get dehydrated, so I am doing everything I can to stay hydrated! Second, I never had any problems with acid reflux, but now first thing in the mornings I feel the burn! 20 mg of Pepcid ($4 for 50 at Walmart) does the trick!

My program did not require a two week pre-op liquid diet, but it did two weeks after. I am now on baby-food/pureed for a week, then soft foods for a week, and at 4 weeks post-op I will be on a regular diet. I have noticed that since I got off the liquid diet my weight-loss has slowed, even with only eating 3/4c of food max, and I was a bit discouraged at first. Then I said to myself that I really need to change my thinking! I have never before had so much energy that my seven and nine year old quit an activity before I did! I am excited to go to the gym and work out (even though I have always loved exercise, even at 314!). I think what will be best for me is if I put the scale away and check my progress only once a week. I know I will be losing weight because if I just compare the portions I was eating before, the type of food AND energy level from then to now, there is no way I can't be losing!!

I was so lucky to have an amazing program and surgeon who called me back at 5 am on a Sunday morning when my gout attack started to let me know what medicine was safe to take. Every concern I have called them with has been answered promptly, and each step of the diet progression has been explained so I know why I can't have this/that, and why I need this/that. I think that the program you choose is such an important part of your success!

I wish everyone luck in their weight loss journey. I loved reading all of your stories!!

My surgery was scheduled today for July 21st. Any suggestions as to what to do or not do? What about hunger after surgery???

How are you doing now?

I really didn't have pain after surgery a little nausea but stomach didn't really hurt:happy:

I just had my surgery on the 4th of June 2014 and you won't have the hunger after surgery, when they remove the part of the stomach it takes with it a hormone that tells the brain your hungery, I am still on liquids and just got to add a soft egg, cottage cheese and ff refried beans, I do my three meals per say and then drink slowly protein and water inbetween to get the liquid in which we have to have, gas is the only problem I had, infact I know when to stop because its like a gas bubble expands in my stomach, I have been very tired, but found out my blood count is low, which can make you tired, so now on Iron, chewable in with a multi, another treat..my highest weight was 337, surgery weight 308, today 293.6, pretty great for only 8 days, good luck, friend me if you like, Cindy