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I am 5 days post-op. I feel great and feel like I am healing and rebounding quickly. I hate to be so graphic but I have a concern and with it being Christmas tomorrow I am sure my Dr. won't reply to my message on our patient portal. I just want to know if anyone else has experienced this. I have had a sludgey type diarrhea for 2 days now. Only a couple times a day, nothing aggressive, but I have read that constipation was more likely to occur, not diarrhea. I never took any pain meds so I wasn't surprised when I was not constipated, but I never expected diarrhea. The consistency is bizarre, loose, but sludgey and thick at the same time. Sorry for this guys, but I just want to know someone else has experienced this and I am not losing it. I am totally hydrated and able to get my fluids in thankfully. I did not have Duodenal switch done, just VSG. (I read the DS causes diarrhea) Hopefully someone can ease my mind here until I can be in touch with my Dr.
Thanks
I had my VSG in 2010. Lost over 150 lbs and ended floating around the 350 mark.
The past few months have been very tough and doctors are not finding answers. Over a month ago I passed almost 2 pints of blood and passed out but that passed. Spent the day in emergancy room thinking it was a heart attack. Pain and couldnot breathe and feinting.
My lungs and and heart were in perfect health. So it was not a heart attack.
They think there is sometype of problem with my stomach, the pain of reflux and whatever is wrong with my stomach under my ribs had them concerned. The pain comes on whenever I eat anything and lasts for more than an hour.
This is actually bankrupting me, I can't do manual labor and the pain, breathing issues and fatigue is constant. The ER doctor said the breathing was actually hyperventilation becuase of the pain. Anyway they said I should go back to a primary care for a referral to a specialist.
This may or may not have anything to do with VSG, but is probably related to the severe acid issues that follow.
MOney is a serious issue as I dont have health care but I am wondering if I shouldnt just head to specialist instead.
I hope you heal fast... Its never easy and if you can get the eating in order thats the hardest part! Good luck... Look into the whole 30 if you havent it does work :) Im on day 3 Merry Christmas!
(VSG) HW, 346 SW, 341 CW 176.2 GW, 165 
I had a few scales, but I finally got the Withing's scale and I love it. Body+
Withings "Body+ " Body Composition Wi-Fi Smart Scale with Smartphone App
Amazon has a good price for it. IA few years back mine was much too much, but I really like it. I tried Aria but it was not very repeatable for me.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Congratulations on being so successful so quickly.
Remember that weight loss surgery has phases. You are in the beautiful honeymoon stage of your surgery. It is fun, weight comes off easily, and you feel wonderful.
The honeymoon lasts for approximately 18 to 36 months. After that your body gets smart enough to start getting back the weight that it feels it has been cheated out of.
So most people gain back about 20 pounds by month 36. What my surgeon advises us to do is to lose an additional 10, 20, or even 30 pounds under his goal while we are still in the wonderful honeymoon stages.
That gives you a cushion for regain when you body heals from the effects of the surgery and learns how to put weight back on.
Every person that I know who is successful long term with weight loss surgery has also had therapy to help deal with binge eating and emotional issues. My center requires us to read this book and to attend a workshop on it. When someone I know has weight loss surgery, I bring them this book instead of flowers. Reading it can make a big difference in your long term success.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
"Starvation mode" is largely bunk. The reality is that a smaller body requires fewer calories to maintain. If you're eating 1000 calories a day, that may have provided a deficit when you weighed 200lb, but it may be your maintenance level for a body that weighs 150lb.
Bottom line? You'll need to cut calories further to continue losing.
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
So far my VSG journey has been extremely beautiful but also a lesson. I am 7 months post op and glad to say I am officially 6 pounds away from being in the healthy weight range for my height! This is the healthiest I've ever been and my fitness has increased so much I can even do push-ups now lol I'm at my lowest weight ever and looking forward to continuing this health journey for life!
New VSG'ers the journey will not be easy but stick to it you made this decision to get healthy and improve your quality of life. So when the old you wants to pop back up and sabotage your efforts remember why you did this and the future healthy you that will feel so much happier and healthier. Happiness tastes better than any amount of junk food could ever taste and I've definitely learned this as an ex binge eater.
I think you should read her post.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
Hi all, I am a newbie here. My surgery is in 4 days. Vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I have been on my 2 week pre op liver shrinking diet and doing very well, down 13 pounds already, but I am desperate for suggestions of new things to eat. My instructions were not to go over 50 carbs a day (from fruit and veges), and only eat 4 oz. Of very lean meats and seafood, 1 cup of non starchy vegetables, and limited fruits. Or, Substitute a meal with a protein shake. I am struggling with such a small quantity as well as being satisfied with great flavors. Anyone have any great suggestions of some foods to get me through these last few days?
You have done fantastic.
I'm five years out and maintaining. Stalls are frustrating. As you get closer to goal you have less fat to burn. Expect weight loss to be slow *smile* If you are logging your food, following your food plan and exercising the weight will come off.
At a year+ out, What are your dietician's calories, carbs and protein ratios set at? Are you eating real whole foods to hit your calories/macros? Have you noticed any changes to your surgery restriction?
I just realised that we had our surgeries one day apart!
