POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

How dramatic, or unhealthy can weight loss in feet be? I am just 4 months post-op and lost 39% excess weight (based on BMI) and I have noticed me feet are slightly more slender, and a "bump" on my right foot (below that artery) is no longer annoying me so much I skip the shoe lace hole for long walks. I am still the same shoe size, just my feet seem slightly less "bulky." More importantly, I noticed what appears to be some potential loose skin developing on the outside bases on both my "pinky" toes. Does this become a problem down the road? I know about loose skin, but loose skin in feet would seem like more of a problem. I have always had athlete foot problems, so th…

I am 2 months and 1 week post op sleeve and it still hurts to drink water. I get this painful feeling in my gut when I drink water. I am not getting anywhere near the amount of required water. Anyone have any thoughts?

Since post - op i am 28lbs down, weight loss is on stall. Not a very good progress. I started eating everything but very very less sugar. No cheese and less oil. I ear crabs but not too much. If i drink water after eating, i throw up everything. That happens once every few days when i can't resist having water. I feel super hungry but mentally and even before i have 2 3 bites i feel full. And that's not a worry thats how it is supposed to be but not having good weight loss is making me go crazy. Have not started work out yet. 1.5 week back i had a normal checkup with my family doctor and he said not to start gym not even cardio for 10 more days because to hernia. I …

Hi all. Had my one week check up today. Down ten pounds, hydrated, doing well pain wise and tolerating liquids plus ice pops cottage cheese and was advised I can now try egg whites and veges. Feels like a victory. One week ago I was on these boards crying and ready to back out of the surgery-terrified. So glad I listened to so many of you and stuck with it. My life is changing for the better already. I wish the same for all of you.

Hi everyone! This is my first post and I’m feeling a little desperate. I am 8 months post op with the gastric sleeve. ( Almost 100 pounds down!!!) As soon as I started eating solids in January I would get some discomfort and pressure in my chest. Sometimes it would even feel like the food was coming back up my throat. Not painful but uncomfortable. It got slightly better but was still present at my six month post op appointment. The surgeon thought I might have some narrowing in my stomach, a stenosis, so he sent me to do a barium swallow. The radiologist didn’t see anything on the images but my surgeon thought he could see some narrowing. I did an EGD with balloon di…

I work at a school and I have my surgery two days before I go back to work and a week before kids return. What was it like going to work post op? How long did it take for you to go back to liquid? Sent from my LG-M150 using BariatricPal mobile app

I’m feeling really down and not sure what happened. Did I have unreasonable expectations? I had sleeve surgery on 6/13 weighing 306 lbs!! It will be two weeks ago tomorrow-and have lost 10 lbs. I realize 10 lbs. of weight loss is something to be happy about, but in the first two weeks after a sleeve surgery??? Shouldn’t this be my highest weight loss of any period after surgery???? I have been drinking water, propel, crystal light and chicken broth only for the last 13 days and that has netted only 10 lbs. of weight loss??? What’s it going to be like when I start protein shakes and puréed foods—will I even lose at all? I’m feeling so angry and disappointed. My biggest fea…

Has anyone tried the Skinny Girl products? Besides the name choice, I love them. I love the raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing and the sea salt and lime popcorn! Anyone try them, or have suggestions for other things I haven't tried yet?

So I had my surgery last Wednesday (7/10/18). I've been able to keep everything down and I'm not nauseous but when ever I drink just the littlest bit of something the top of my stomach hurts and it feels stuck in my chest. Does anybody else have this problemand if so do you have solutions? I'm going to the doctors Thursday but my doctor doesn't have the best bed side manners so I thought I might just check here first. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

hi- i had the gastric sleeve on monday and was discharged yesterday (tuesday) afternoon. i think i was so focused on getting approved for surgery and overcoming my nerves to make it through it, that i didn't give a ton of thought regarding the post-op. i figured i'd feel tired and sore, but not like this. it's now day 3, the pain is excruciating when i get in/our of bed. last night i discovered that a reclining chair in our office is easier to get in/out of so i've been spending most of my time here. i'm still incredibly sore/in pain, but am staying on top of taking my liquid tylenol every 6 hours and pain meds every 4 (as needed). i've also started taking my vi…

I’m coming up on my 1 yr surgery anniversary and I’m down 170 lbs (yay!). But recently I am being more and more hungry more frequently. I’m still losing a few pounds a month but I’m really concerned about my increase in hunger/eating/calories. I’m probably averaging 1400 calories a day. Is this normal?! I’m so stressed!!

Hi all. Had sleeve done on the 10th. Currently worked my way to protein shake for breakfast along with drinking water all day in small cups. Also eat ice pops and jello. Haven’t tried a second shake for lunch but I’m hungry. Want to try cottage cheese or yogurt. I see my surgeon on Wednesday-will ask if I can progress. Occasionally drink broth. Tolerating everything well. No nausea. Thank god. Anyone else moved to cottage cheese or yogurt already day 5?

So I'm at work and was at lunch, 3 wks post op and was having small bites of chicken breast that my team ok'd. I suppose it was too dry because after about 4 bites I felt as though it was caught in my chest and I barely made it to the bathroom before I threw it back up and man did it hurt!! I don't want to waste extra calories or carbs on dressings if I don't have to right now but I wanna eat the chicken for the protein. Any suggestions? I don't wanna have to go through that again!!

Has anyone else been told they can never smoke any cannabis after bypass? How about edibles? Do any of you have any experience with this? I’m looking for advice. I will be asking my Doctor but want to hear from some real people. Thanks!

I have been taking Ibuprophen pm at night. Wanted to know if it is safe for us to take?

I had the gastric sleeve 4 years ago. I was on fluids, then soft foods and finally normal food. My daughter just had her surgery two weeks ago and her dr told her she could eat anything just to chew it really well. I am worried this isnt safe. Is this the new way drs are doing this?

Hi all. Five days post op. Been drinking my water ice pops jello. What stage is the yogurt cottage cheese and pudding?

Hi everyon, I just recently have my surgery. It been 6 day that I have it and my problem is that i feel good, I hasn't throw up and I been walking as much as I can so the gas go away but that seem to be a problem for everyone.. cuz It going to sound so weird and it hasn't a week of my sergury and I feel good.. my belly hurts but is not killing My surgery was on Monday and by Thursday I can tell it was when I start feel the most normal but everybody is driving me crazy cuz they like I should be in bed. I should be outside.. yesterday I went to a birthday party and they were freak out cuz I went.. so do u think is okey feeling this good or should I be resting ? The other th…

Hello all, I am just curious on coffee intakes. I have yet to have any coffee but I miss it so much. Before surgery I would have about three cups a day. I went completely cold turkey in February before my surgery. I know I am not supposed to have it, but I can’t see myself living without it. My favorite was a venti iced caramel mochiatto with extra caramel drizzle. Java chip frap, or mocha frap. I know that’s about 800+ calories each and lord knows way more sugar than allowed so I’m trying to find healthier alternatives. I am just wondering how long did it take you before trying to have coffee post-op? What are some of your favorite go to coffee drinks today that …

I was wondering if I can have soft food before starting on soft foods like having some egg or something The is so frustrating I have three more days to start my soft foods

I was sleaved 11 days ago, and I've been having diarrhea (about 4 wattery BMs a day). My surigical team keeps everyone on clear liquids for two weeks after surgery. I called them over this weekend because I was so frustrated, and I was told to take a little benefiber with my liquids. That's doing nothing. Anyone else experience this after surgery? Sorry about the rant, but I'm just tired, annoyed, and feeling lots of other emotions.

When is it necessary to go to ER

So Im 6 days post op and Im still dealing with gas. It was so bad last night being trapped moving around in my abdomen that nothing I did could I relieve it! Anyone have any suggestions besides walking because Ive been doing that but Im still dealing with this! Help, im desperate!

Just wondering if anyone else just had surgery this week too

Two days out and feeling so much better!! I cannot speak highly enough about my surgeon, Dr Perez and the Oasis hospital in TJ. Everyone has been wonderful. First night was rough, as expected, primarily due to gas pain. So glad I brought a heating pad and abdominal binder. Not sure if the simethicone drops actually did anything, but they make my mouth taste like a day spa, which was nice :) Although my stomach is grumbling, I’m not remotely hungry. It’s going to be a challenge to remember to hydrate, I can tell. Heading home tmrw. No regrets.

hi, i was wondering if having a mint is ok? after surgery my breath has been so bad even after brushing and it’s bothersome. please let me know if 1 mint is ok(:

I'm on day 8 post op sleeve gastrectomy and gallbladder removal. I've been struggling with pain but now that is easing I'm finding myself having to run to the loo and somewhat explosive liquid stools. I'm barely eating, I can't stomach more than a couple of 100ml soup servings a day. Just wondering if this is pretty standard? Sent from my SM-N950F using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm very much an emotional and stress eater. I've been working on using other methods to channel those emotions and breaking that habit prior to my surgery. However, my dad has chosen to give up his fight against cancer and is leaving hospice to be at home until his time comes. I know when he does pass it will be a truly heart wrenching time for my own feelings, but also supporting what my mom and brother will be feeling. Not to mention helping my kids deal with losing their grandfather. I really want to find strategies now that will help me through this time. I don't want this to be the cause of me going off the rails. I'm wondering what you all do o…

I’m 6 weeks out and I get extremely nauseous and typically throw up even after drinking a little bit of water. Anyone else have this? Seems like I can drink other things fine but I’m really thirsty all the time.

Good Evening, I was wondering about steps, I have 20 steps to get into my apartment......My surgery is July 18th is this going to be a problem?

Wanting to connect with people in the area who are Post-Op with the sleeve! I was just sleeved July 2nd and looking for people to go on the journey with!

As I’m approaching my half way weight loss goal I was wondering if anyone has come across surprise expenses that they really didn’t factor in. I knew clothing, all the undergarments and potentially shoe replacement were going to add up. Let alone potential surgery to fix some sagging skin. But what’s caught me off guard is the fact my skin is way dryer (or maybe it’s I’m 40+) so I needed to change/up my moisturizer game for not only my face but body. The other one is I’m going to have to get my wedding ring resized. It’s starting to slip off easily so I’ve moved it to my middle finger (which feels weird) but eventually as I get closer to my “goal” it and a fe…

I had a band over bypass surgery 18 days ago and I am experiencing some serious pain when bending over, standing up fom seated position or sitting myself down. All is fine when sat or standing. I have two palpable lumps under the skin on my tummy. One above my belly button which is the port I assume and the other is just below my left ribs. This is about the size and shape of a large egg. This is where the pain is. Well deeper inside/under the lump. I'm starting to worry that something is wrong as the pain is worsening rather than getting better. The trouble is I had my surgery in Belgium and live in England. I've tried emailing my contact (nurse) and he doesn't seem to…

I have a BMI of 30 and am getting the sleeve because my co-morbidities, namely BP, have gotten bad. I know people with less to lose, lose weight more slowly. My surgery is on Weds and I'm trying to manage my expectations. I'm 5'7, 195. GW of 125. For other low BMIers, how quickly did you lose weight?

Hola peeps! I have a Mexico vacation planned for a friends 40th birthday in December and I will be about 8 weeks post-op by then. I'm debating on whether I should reschedulee and wait until after the trip and the holidays or not? I know that there will always be something that I have planned; it's not that I would delay for that reason. I just want to be able to kayak, jet ski and snorkel and be active for the week and also not have to pack baby food or have issues finding what I can eat. It is all inclusive, so I'd miss out on the drinking I guessing 8 weeks out but that's ok Trip has been planned since last winter - there are over 40 people going and several…

So i am 2 weeks out and only 1 week left of the puree diet. Pureed diet is rough - really boring and I am looking forward to start to eat regular food again.

Does anyone else have hot flashes after eating? Ugh! These are terrible!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi guys, my surgery is the 25th of July. As I watched YouTube videos on WLS I saw someone mention the BariMelts. When I started my pre-op liquid diet I couldn’t keep down pills. So I bought the barimelts and I just tried them. They taste great! I hope my tastes don’t change toward them after surgery. Anyway. I just wanted to share. If you have other vitamins you like let me know. I bought: Calcium D3 to absorb Calcium Multivitamin Iron+Vitamin C I didn’t get the B12, my doctor hasn’t told me to.

I have had severe siatica in my left leg and have been taking Gabapentin (Neurotin) for 2 years. It controls the pain and tingling in my leg but I’m left with significant loss of strength in my leg. The neurosurgeon won’t do surgery until I’m down to 250. I just had a sleeve 10 days ago. He thinks that significant weight loss may resolve the whole situation and thus need for surgery. Anyone else had their similar situation be fixed by their weight loss?

I have a upper GI scheduled for tomorrow and maybe a pic line being put in unable to stay hydrated hard time keeping anything down[emoji53] [emoji53] Sent from my Z983 using BariatricPal mobile app

So my significant other and I have been mulling this over this last 5 years or so. We're not planning on doing anything for 2-4 years, but I would sure be interested in knowing how others have handled this situation. We are looking at either moving to upstate New York or Ontario due to career opportunities. My partner works in engineering and has gotten some lucrative employment offers over the years. There's lots of unfinished business here, so we aren't in any hurry at all, but it would be nice to hear from people who have done it afterward. Did you transfer your care to another bariatric surgical team? How was the process? Canada is particularly interesting because I'm…

I'm looking for more people to follow. If you've got your journey out there, let me know your username so I can follow you. I've just reset my profile to reflect my journey so if anyone wants to follow me, I'm @i.am.emilym

So I'm planning on having RNY in December. I recently had gallbladder removed so I'm no longer fearful of surgery or the pain following it. Wasnt that bad. How is everyone after surgery. Do any of you regret it. I have everyone in my life split on it I should do this or not. Half say do it half are saying no. I dont want to make the wrong choice. I'm 350 pounds. I have been diagnosed with IBS and Hope's are that eating less and weighing less will help it with the addition of helping lower blood pressure and getting rid of sleep apnea. Sent from my SM-G965U1 using BariatricPal mobile app

hey guys! i was just reading through my booklet from the hospital and it says that they recommend no driving until you’ve had your post-op appointment which is 7-10 days after surgery. now that should be fine and i’ll follow whatever they tell me to, but i’ve never heard this before so i’m just wondering what the general consensus on this is? I’m only taking a week off of work (I nanny, so i’m not really stressed about “going back to work” since it’s easy and i don’t do much, but still?)

I'm 15 years out and in the process of trying to reset my pouch. I could use any and all advice on this.

Are there any weight loss rates one should be hoping g to achieve? I would imagine that such a rate would be a function of excess weight for men and women. I am almost 4 calendar months post-op and I started at 164 lbs excess weight, and have been averaging 3.8 lbs /week last 6 weeks, pretty straight trendline. Is there a way I can know if I am exceeding typical goals, or faling short, and a way to see how those parameters change as I approach my goal weight? Sent from my XT1609 using BariatricPal mobile app

So far I’ve had one egg with a slice of bacon, that was my “brunch”. I plan to have a premier protein shake at 3:00pm and for dinner at 6:00PM a few slices of salsalito turkey with one babybel cheddar cheese. That’s what a typical day looks like for me. How about you? This is well under 800cals and has approximately 5 carbs total for the day.

I have been having to run to the toilette every time I eat or drink something. I am sure going through the toilette paper! Anyone else have this problem?

I’m just curious to know How many days/week’s post op were you when you started the Puréed stage ? The number seems to differ with a lot of surgeons

Man, do I feel great. Still fighting through the full liquid/purée stage, but everyday is better. I’m down 17 lbs from surgery date, 67 lbs from my highest weight. Clothes are falling off, and I can visibly and physically see and feel the changes already. Here’s a photo of my highest to yesterday