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I made this video for anyone who has questions about losing the last few pounds after Gastric Sleeve Surgery.
Check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHmHe7SlzYs
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Dr. Alvarez
I feel exactly like you!!!!! I had my surgery on 10/15 so this Thursday I make 3 weeks. Started Weightloss journey at 230. Dos 222 current weight 207. But today got on the scale and it said 209 ? I've been constipated going on 5 days today. Will get something today from the store! Yesterday I barely ate or drank anything was nauseous pretty much all day.
Hello,
When I was approved, I only told my family--there were yays & nays. It's your body & you're doing it for your health. It's no one business what's going on.
When someone asked if I lost weight. I smiled-why yes--alot of blood, sweat, tears & cussing. It's my secret!!!
Good luck, take care.
I appreciated reading your article! Very helpful!
Thank you Dr. for sharing this link and for a very informative article.
I am a little over a year post sleeve and have been nauseous and vomiting. It may not be sleeve related but I am not sure. I had a brief weight loss stall during my second month post op but things turned around not too long after. Don't give up!
I am a little over a year post sleeve and am wondering if anyone here has experienced complications after a year out? If so, what were your complications if you don't mind sharing? I am feeling especially nauseous and have been vomiting.
4 weeks post op and I have stalled in losing weight at 200 lbs. I'm horribly constipated; nauseous; can't get the water in. Pills seem to stick in my throat. I've been at 200 lbs for over a week after losing weight at a pound a day for awhile. It makes me worry that this stall is it; I'm stuck at 200 for the rest of my life. Really questioning why I did this.
this is the notorious 3 week stall, a week late for you. It is normal, many of us had it and it won't be the last one. There will be many as your body adjusts but if you stay on plan the loss will start again.
cpnstipation can cause nausea. You need to address that ASAP. Call your surgeons after hours line for advice. Many of us useMirslac(generic form is fine) to move the condtipation then use it and or stool softeners regularly to keep moving.
do not take any fiber right now. It will only make the constipation you hAve now, worse.
you will be able to drink once you move your bowels.
don't wait, start treSting the constipTion TODAY
Search the site for "3 week stall." It happens to everyone, just hang in there! Constipation is due to a high protein diet. Take Miralax once a day and it will help a lot. You may be nauseous if you aren't getting in enough water, and you're dealing with excess stomach acid. You HAVE to get at least 32 oz of water in every day, minimum. Sip constantly, sometimes that's the only way to get it in. But the last thing you want is to get dehydrated, it can cause a host of serious health problems. We've all gone through the tough first few weeks, so just push through. It's all worth it in the end!
I can't speak to any connection but you may want to check out the forums on ALS (alsforums.com/community). There is a lot of good information and support to be had there. My mom passed away from ALS in 2017 and I found the site to be very helpful. There are people who believe that nutrition plays a role in slowing disease progression and there is a lot of specific nutrition guidance available (watch out for the snake oil). Maintaining nutrition and weight is important in ALS because eventually swallowing is effected and getting enough nutrition is an issue. A feeding tube can help with this - my mom had a feeding tube because her speech and swallowing was effected earlier. She was walking until the end. I'm so sorry for your family's hardship.
