2 weeks out... (long)

[onestepforward]

So, in case you didn't read my story in the ds board, I will give you a quick synopsis. Basically I went in on May 23rd for the ds and woke up with the sleeve. Apparently my abdominal wall (underneath the fat) was too thick to accomplish the surgery so instead of giving me an open ds (which we had agreed and discussed minutes before surgery for the third time), I ended up with the sleeve. The doctor says that after I lose 75-100lbs then we can try to finish the switch.

I am officially two weeks out from surgery and am down 7lbs. I am ready to lose my mind. Iknow that the ffirst two weeks are about healing and not weight loss but when I am eating less than my toddlers and not losing significant weight it is beyond discouraging, especially when you consider the emotional aspect of waking up with a surgery I didn't want (yes I know this is part of the ds but I felt like the malabsorbtion aspect was going to be the difference between failure and success- excuse the pouting). I am seriously feeling like I am alone, discouraged, and honestly like a failure.

I was getting in all my fluids and protein until my hubby went back to work and now while taking care of my toddlers, I find myself struggling to find the time to take care of myself. Today is the first day I managed to get 40grams of protein insince and then only managed about 20 oz of fluids beyond that. I know that can stunt weight loss but I have been trying- it is so hard when you hsve to attend to all the needs of two little ones to find even a moment to take care of yourself. The other day I got so dehydrated thst I noticed an actual physical difference in my driving (scary!).

Anyone know where I am at? I feel like I've lost myself...

[immakiwi]

I am so very sorry you woke up with the sleeve, I can imagine your disappointment. I am very surprised he couldn't do the ds open. My was open and I don't mind saying now that I was HUGE as you can see in my signature.

I was eating virtually nothing and I hardly lost anything at all in the first weeks. I too was discouraged but it will get better for you I am sure. Just make sure you keep that surgeon accountable!

[Deleted]

Sorry this happened but it is what it is, you now have the sleeve and not the DS. You're only 2 weeks out. You are still healing and you need to refocus your energy on staying hydrated. You don't need to worry too much about protein right now. The sleeve will definitely help you lose weight - but stop focusing on "how much" for now and focus on healing.

Even if you had the DS you don't need to aim for 40 grams of protein two weeks out. Sip sip sip.

We're still here for you.

[chicarita]

That happened to a woman at my surgeon's office as well. She has done just fine, you will too. Please keep in mind that while your body heals its going to hang on to weight. Plus, you have fluid weight from the hospital. When I woke up from my first WLS, I was so thrilled to lose, only to find in the first two weeks I gained 12lbs after being only on clear liquids. While I didn't do well with the band overall, the weight started coming off and I was steadily losing the rest of the time my diet was restricted.

It will get better.

[travelingmomoftwo]

Sorry this happened to you but you are very early out-rest when you can, make a plan to keep yourself hydrated, grow out the scale, and eat protein when you're hungry. 40 is A LOT that early out-you are doing fine. Don't let your disappointment wreck your weight loss-the sleeve is still a very effective tool.

[Deleted]

3.5 lbs a week, 2 weeks out? Thats awesome progress. It will go faster once you heal a bit more. Don't get frustrated, it's too early for that. You'll do just fine with the sleeve, and you'll lose a lot weight in the first 6 months. You know you can have the full blown DS when you get down lower, so don't fret. There are Virgin DSr's here that didn't loose 3.5 lbs a week on average in the first 3 months, and they had the full surgery.

Everyone is different. You'll be fine. Don't stress, that can have a negative impact on your weigh loss too.

I'm sorry that you did get what you wanted. Your always welcome to keep posting in the DS forum!

We're here for you!

[onestepforward]

Thank you everyone for your kind words snd support. It means a lot to me. I am down another 2lbs. Had to call the after hours hotline once for diarrhea with gushing blood. I seem to be okay now but I was scared for a while. I was feeling pretty upbeat until I saw a picture of myself from yesterday. I look like a teeny tiny head on this huge circle body. Thatwas depressing, but even more so when I rrealize that the picture is with 29lbs gone... how sad that I still look like that even with that much weight gone. Normally people lose 30lbs snd it is super noticeable, with me there is practically no difference.