POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

So obviously we all love food or we wouldn’t have been here. So in a effort to help find ways to not be bored during this long phase for most of us. Thought it would be nice to share some soft food phase recipes.

Hi, I am 25+ Years post surgery but have developed some unusual symptoms that have returned with bigger difficulties. Recently developed extremely low iron (2). Having a blood transfusion in a day or two. Extereme amount of pain in stomach and left shoulder. Wondering if you can have ‘gallbladder attacks’ even if it has been removed (2000). This pain has occurred intermittently over the past 10 years; however, it has become chronic over the past year. Have tried various pain meds: tramadol, dilaudid, ibuprofen, tordal, with little to no comfort. I have tried massage, physio (still have full range of motion), been checked for heart issues, many different tests and X-rays. …

This is my second time around. First time I had the sleeve now I have the RNY bypass but it seems that everything I have learned throughout the past couple of years I have thrown out the window. And I mean literally because no matter how hard I try to remember what I should eat I can’t remember what foods to eat now that I am on the liquid diet. Not sure if milk is even OK to drink I’m afraid to try anything. Any advice or recipes

Ok so I read somewhere that drinking "smooth move" tea would help keep you regular. Well I've been lucky enough to be regular but I thought oh I LOVE tea so why not (for good measure) so I drank a nice cup earlier and then I decided to look up the reviews on it and now I'm horrified that I'm in for a night of torture! I read reviews like "it caused me to have the worst cramps I've ever had!", "the cramps are worse than childbirth" "I crapped for hours" "I almost shat myself Inside out" (ok maybe not the last one but that's my fear right now, that and having to sit in a quit room taking finals tomorrow!) So has anyone actually drank this stuff? How did it "go". If I don't …

Hello Everyone! I was blessed to get the sleeve after multiple attempts to lose weight naturally. I’m currently 10 Days post opp and able to handle more fluids than originally stated. I can drink 6-8 ounces in 20 minutes time by sipping and not feel sick. I’m not hitting protein goals bc I’m not hungry and that is hard to sip. Is this normal ? I’ve talked to my dr and he’s not concerned I’ve lost 18 pounds since surgery before the pre-op diet I was 294 the day of surger I was 281 and my follow up was Friday and I weighed 263. Has any one experienced this ? An I still gonna get full once I one to soft foods ?

Hey, so I'm a little more than two weeks out and just started the blended/soft solids portion of my post-op diet. I've found that my stomach feels uncomfortable (full and a little nauseous) after eating nearly every time. I mean, I just eat a tiny bit -- like, a couple bites of tuna or mashed potatoes or casserole, and I make sure the food is well-mixed and smooth and then chew really well before swallowing, but my stomach protests nearly every meal. Is this normal? Am I just getting full? Is it just going to be a bit uncomfortable to eat from now on? I'm allowed to eat up to 3 oz. at a time, but I start feeling sick before I manage that much... I never used to feel …

Has anyone used vital proteins collagen (of any kind) post wls? If so, is it worth the money and does it actually work?

I get to start puréed foods Monday. What’s the first puréed food you ate and what was your favorite?

Hello - this is my first post (sorry it's a bit graphic). I had successful surgery - without complications - a week ago. I've just noticed that one of my wounds is weeping slightly. The fluid coming out of it has a little blood in it, but no pus and I don't have a temperature. The wound has surgical glue on it and isn't covered by a dressing, so I don't like to put anything on it, in case it causes the glue to detach prematurely. I have an appointment with my general practitioner on Monday any way for other reasons - do you think it would be appropriate to wait until then to get it examined?

Has anyone else experienced vivid dreams or nightmares post op? I never dream or at least where I remember but after surgery I have these crazy dreams and last night a horrible nightmare. I woke scared to death and then kept the bathroom light on. I hope these don't last. Lol. Don't mind d the dreams but hate the nightmares! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

My doctor recommends a low fat diet but I am interested in trying the keto diet. Anyone try keto? I understand that my new stomach might not respond well to high fat.... I'm just 2 weeks post op and really looking forward to some soft food next week! Let me know what you think of the Keto diet! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 16 days post OP and feeling weak. Thoughts of food make me nauseous but I try to eat what my plan allows anyhow. I am getting my protein in and most my liquid but still feel like poo. Any suggestions? I feel a as though I'm starving myself and not meaning to Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm about 6 days post op now and I'm exhausted. Making sure I get my 64 in a day is a lot harder than I thought though I have been successful at it. 1 ounce every fifteen minutes feels like a fulltime job. I really hope that things normalize at some point and I can just carry a water bottle with me and drink that way. Sorry for the rant but this is just exhausting. Crushing pills is starting to wear on me too. Forgive the rant but I'm just mourning things that I didn't even think about before... The ease of simple tasks like drinking water and take medicines. Reassurances warmly welcome d. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

This might seem stupid, but I'm going to ask it anyway. I'm 4 days post op and was given narcotics. I haven't used them because my pain hasn't warranted it. Instead, I bought children's chewable tylenol and have only had to take it twice since getting home. Just now, I realized that all of my meds are liquid or crushable. Are chewable medications off limits? I feel sort of stupid just assuming they were fine for someone so early in recovery.

I am a die hard stomach sleeper. Any suggestions on how to make stomach sleeping comfortable after sleeve surgery next week? How long before I can be back on my stomach without doing any damage? Any advice would be great!!

I had lap band to sleeve surgery. As a result, I've been having horrible gastric spasms on the left side. Like many I have read the tests show normal results. I've been on neurontin and some muscle relaxers but none seem to work. The pain is like an abdominal spasm and cramp. Its very painful sometimes. Any ideas on what this could be and how to treat it? Has anyone heard of this before?

Went into Victoria secret today and I’m a medium. I used to have to squeeze into the larges and now I’m very comfortably into the mediums! Ive never been more happier. I’m loving this tool more and more every day!

I am curious to know what everyone has encountered? I have started having the weirdest dreams. I am not kidding. Dry skin. Like really dry Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app

Just went to my 6 week post-op appointment and now sitting in my car crying. In the last 4 weeks I've lost 6 pounds. SIX! How is that possible? I can only eat 2 oz of food at a time and I eat 3 meals a day with two snacks. Usually right at 1000 calories a day. I always eat protein first. Mostly chicken and usually that is all I can eat but sometimes I add in some tomato or olives. I get between 60-80 grams of protein a day with a protein shake for breakfast and protein water as well. I'm drinking my water and walking at lunch everyday. I even take the stairs to work now!! Im 45 years old and yes I was/am a low BMI and expected to lose slower than those with really high BM…

So as my day is coming closer and closer I’m running around trying to decide what I need to get to be ready for that amazing day. What are some of the things that looking back after your surgery that you couldn’t live without post surgery in the hospital and right afterwards. I am hoping that this will help all who have not had the surgery be able to learn from those who have had it. What made post surgery easier for you ? What was your can’t live without items?

Hello everyone, I was sleeved on June 25th. I was bending over gently to get something off the floor. I had a pop inside of my stomach where my big incision is. There was pain at the moment of the pop, but not anymore. Should I be worried or did someone experience this. I am going to call my dr in the morning, just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this and what was it.

Hi everyone Happy 4th of July! Newbie here seriously exploring a sleeve. I am looking for advice from people who use food as an emotional crutch, a friend, the only relationship you really have etc. I have always known my obesity since I was 16 was always related to psychological issues and not physiological. I am in therapy and until now I never considered surgery because I knew it was a tool but if deep down I did not choose to get better, surgery was not going to change that. I started researching surgery because the health consequences of the weight are manifesting very seriously. But as scared as I am of diabetes, arthritis, and loss of mobility, for some r…

Was wandering if anyone can tell me what the signs were that they needed to have their gallbladder removed

Hi everyone, I am 3 weeks post ds surgery. I am doing good but I cant stand any more protein shakes. I can get all my protein in through food but I am wondering if I am getting too many calories. Is 800 too many calories for one day? I am exercising every day. Sent from my SM-T550 using BariatricPal mobile app

On July 3rd I went to my favorite bar and had 3 Irish coffees and nothing happened. I barely caught a buzz. I didnt get sick or get an upset stomach. I am 2 months post op and it was nice to watch the soccor game on the TVs and sip my Irish coffee. Now this does not mean I will do this all the time but now and then it is a nice stress reliever.

I had my surgery June 6th and lost 14lbs the first week but since then NOTHING! I had a check up with my Dr. the other day and I told him I was concerned and he shrugged his shoulders and said "it'll pass" which was sooooo not helpful! Then he said to make an apt with the NUT and left! I can't get in with her until the 16th! I have no idea what to do, do I eat more? Do I eat less? I felt like I wasn't eating enough so I made an effort to up my calories and intake but still nothing! I got a FITBIT traker and it says I should be eating WAY MORE and I physically cannot. Then my husband is driving me nuts telling me to exercise and I'll feel better but according to my FITBIT …

I am a year and a half post surgery. I lost all the weight I wanted and I’m currently learning how to maintain my weight. But I feel that I messed up I feel/know I can eat more than a cup of food. It anyone else experienced this?

Does anyone feel like weird when chewing meat? Like its not the same and I get scared of the feeling. My stomach is not throwing a tantrum I just feel full faster and idk its weird. Please let me know im not alone Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile app

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Hi again everyone! So far I cannot get the chewable vitamins down. I’ve been doing flintstones to compensate at least a little, but I know they’re not enough. I just can’t keep the Celebrate down and I was told I can’t do capsules until six months out. So, have any of you tried the patches and had lab work done after? We’re the labs ok? If you haven’t done patches, have you tried the Tespo thing? Did that work for you? I’m just really trying to get my vitamins. I haven’t been able to keep any meat down 2 months after surgery, but I love the isopure protein powder. Guess I’m going vegetarian. :) Anyway, I found a way around the protein issue, so now I’m looking…

I am very new to the gastric sleeve and I am curious about a few things. I would appreciate any help or answers! 1) Can you ever eat Normally again as far as if you want a cheese steak or cake? In small portions like at Christmas? Or a family outing? 2)Do you have to chew your food to a puree for the rest of your life? 3)Is it normal to not feel restrictions on liquids? 4)Will I ever be able to eat a decent amount when I go out to eat with my family or be able to not take a long time to eat? 5)Is it safe living a full life on low calories? These are just a few things I am curious about. Thank you!

Hey everyone I had my surgery on June 29th. I have been constipated for feel I want to go and just can’t.. I remember when my oldest was a baby my doctor would tell me to apply a bit of Vaseline or petroleum jelly around the anus to help him go. Let’s say today I tried it on myself and within the hour I got everything out including my mothers pot roast 5 years ago ???

I see people mentioning stalls on here but I was wondering if anyone would be willing to discuss them more in depth. My mom is three weeks post off and is having a stall she dropped 20+ lbs by her two week check up but has been sticking around the same weight since her two week appointment. She has gone from liquid to blended foods, still eating very little at each eating encounter, but is getting her protein in each day. I keep telling her stalls are going to happen but she's getting frustrated. Any advice or pep talks are greatly appreciated She is feeling like a failure. Thanks guys

Anyone have this issue....I'm 2 months out after sleeve and hiatal hernia repair. . I've experienced tightness in rib area, feels like I can't take a deep breath. No pain or shortness of breath. Just this feeling of tightness at times. . I've had this feeling on and off since surgery. No other issues. I'm progressing along quite well but this does bother me. Sent from my Z970 using Tapatalk

My stomach sends me signals ALL day long. I don't know how to interpret them. I don't know if my stomach is empty and I should eat because I'm told I'll no longer receive hunger signals...so what am I feeling? After I eat a little, I still feel my stomach. I don't overeat. I don't know how to explain it. It's sending me signals and wants attention, but I don't know how to make it stop. Before the surgery, I only heard my stomach when I was hungry, and when I fed it I didn't feel it anymore. Now I feel it all the time. It's not in my head; it's physical. It's like a crying baby...I've fed it, burped it, changed it, rocked it, and it's still crying. I don't know …

Hi all. I was sleeved on Monday April 8, and I'm on my full liquids stage now and I need help. I absolutely HATE protein shakes. Does anyone have any other options I can use to get my protein? Any help would be very appreciated. Thank u!

So, its been 16 days post op my NUT told me I was cleared for pureed foods at 12 days, I tried a VSG-friendly shepherds pie it went down ok I was sooo happy and proud I got full after like 2 bites. Yay, confirmation my sleeve is working! BUT THEN! I took a bit of low fat vanilla Greek yogurt, ONE BITE, My mother had to call 911 I was in so much pain I was on the toilet, pooping like crazy and gaging as if I had to throw up yet nothing came out, then I had a large amount of pressure all the way across my back between my shoulder blades. I was sweating and crying and so confused! There was at least a 2hour difference between the bite of yogurt and my dinner. Has anyon…

I am about 7 weeks post-op and having a lot of trouble moving through the food stages. I should be in the soft food stages but I am still in the stage two liquid with a little bit of puree. I throw up on certain puree options. I am constantly nauseous and fatigued. I want to contribute some of the fatigue and nausea to the 100+ degree weather in Texas but does or has anyone else had these issues?

I'm 4 wks post opp I can only tolerate liquids, I throw up everything and I'm feeling very weak... Sent from my Z983 using BariatricPal mobile app

I just started vitamins again. Did they give anyone else serious diarrhea starting out? It's been 2 days now. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi, just had my sleeve done Tuesday, June 26, 2018. From the second I woke up I was in excruciating pain from a gas bubble that sits on my stomach right above my belly button. I feel like I’m starving to death. It feels like my stomach needs to let out a bunch of growls or burps but NOTHING has happened in 3 whole days. I have no other pain other than that. I’ve walked, taken a bumpy car ride home from the hospital and drank water all day today. I am miserable and full of regret. Please help!!!

First week after bypass I lost a whopping 13 lbs! This week nothing!! What's up with that?? Lol Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app

Is anyone able to eat pretty much everything in very small portions?

Hey all! New here! But I was wondering if anyone has had super itchy incisions??? Like all I want to do is scratch them so badly!! I know itching is a sign of healing, but just wondering if anyone else experienced this? Also how long before these typically heal for y’all?? Thanks!! ?

How many calories should I be getting on the full liquid phase and puree phase? I'm currently 11 days post-op and the first 4 days after the 4 days on IV I was barely getting 250 ish but now I've been around 600~700 ish is this normal? Somewhere I saw a outline stating 600 was max. Quote Edit

What are some good bariatric veggie dips?

So I did alot of research regarding mood changes like depression after sleeve. I am pretty sure I was already triple depressed and stressed. So if anything my mood has improved a bit. Can anyone relate.

Hiya, i had gastric sleeve surgery with Dr Ariel Ortiz in Tijuana, Mexico in 2010. All is well. Never had any issues. Now 8 years later I need an MRI because they found a growth on my liver. Is an MRI safe after VSG? Obviously I did google it and it says it is but just want to make sure they also use non-metallic staples in Mexico. Thanks for your help.

I'm now back to work and have been experiencing things differently. I'm a little tired considering what I my day was like compared to now. (Maybe I'm in the adjustment phase) I used to eat often, lunch and delivery is a must also snacks between time to time. Now I'm here with my water bottles and my optifast chocolate shake. My energy is not like before, but this wont be for long. Maybe because I am going to the gym after work daily for like 2 hours, swimming, weights, cardio, etc.. I wake up exhausted. Also a question that I have, as I've done my sleeve surgery on 10th of June, when do I start loosing weight?! I don't feel it yet, I don't see t…

I am at my first post op appt and had to log my diet. I had two tbl spoons of mash potatoes and wow that was a no no! Lol She said of it hasn't once had a heartbeat don't eat it!! She said they would sabotage my weight lose. So glad I only had very little. But on a good note I have lost 13 lbs since surgery 10 days ago!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using BariatricPal mobile app