POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

I did some quick calculating and, based on my scale, I've lost a little over 4 lbs a week since my sleeve surgery in April. I'm very happy with that, but since I haven't had my 6-week follow up yet with my surgeon, I'm just curious if I'm still on target or slowing down a bit already? I have had at least one stall already, but I know that's to be expected. What's your experience?

Hey guys, Quick question for you. I had my surgery on Monday and tried yogurt for the first time today. I usually just do the cottage cheese but decided to try something different. Right away, my stomach started gurgling and making noise and then came the expelling of gas (sorry TMI - I know...so attractive lol) should I try it again or not? is it good that it’s helping me expel gas or is it giving me more gas?

I am 18 monthes post op and I feel like I’m eating out of control like I was before surgery help I am so frustrated?

Hi! So I had my gastric bypass on Monday and I’m on day 4 but I already felt my first hunger pang today and it freaked me out! I’m so scared of not being fulfilled by my full liquid diet or having my cravings creep back up. Is this normal? I’m doing about 5 med cups (30ml) per meal right now and I always feel full afterwards. Btw I haven’t lost any weight yet...when do you start dropping pounds?? thanks in advance

Has anyone heard the foamies ALL day?? Doesn't matter if I'm eating or not. I just produce a foam in my mouth all day. I have to spit it out and that's a little inconvenient at work. This just started 2 days ago. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I will be getting bypass surgery in 3 weeks. I am SO SICK OF SWEATING as in soaking wet with sweat daily. Has anyone noticed being less sweaty after dropping some weight?

Hi there- I am now advancing to the second phase of post op. I had my procedure last week and it has not been at all fun just being on clear liquids. Any good suggestions out there as to what I can look forward in this 2nd phase?? Thanks

I was sleeved 6 days ago and really the last bit of real discomfort I am feeling is a gassy stomach/sleeve. When I have to burp it is very uncomfortable at what I assume is the top of my sleeve. It doesn't take much gas and the burp is more like a tiny creaking sound for a few seconds as a series of small bubbles works its way out. Eating or drinking normally brings it on and often I will have to stand up to get the "burp" going. Does anybody know if/when the discomfort subsides or goes away and if gas x will help with that as it is probably due to me swallowing small amounts of air rather than my body generating the gas?

Right guys this is driving me nuts!! Im 3 weeks post op and every time i eat or drink my left ear feels like i have water in it i can hear myself for a good hour or so after. Does anyone else have this issue? I’ve tried everything from an ear clean to trying to pop it and nothing is getting rid of if

Hi I was wondering if anyone else has sharp pains on the left side rib cage? They seem to come and go. I’m 18 months post op. Thanks in advance

Hi everyone. I had my VSG on 5/25. I’ve had a pretty smooth recovery so far. I am staying with my parents while I recover and my mom checks on my cat at my house every other day to make sure she’s alright. Today when I woke up I felt really good. I sat outside on the deck with my parents’ dog for a little bit in the morning and I felt so happy. But later this afternoon I started thinking about how much I missed my cat and feeling guilty that I haven’t been home for a few days and I started crying out of nowhere. This led to an argument with my mom because she told me I was “acting like a third grader” and well, when you’re upset about something, being told that isn’t ex…

I had Rny about 7 weeks ago and last week at my follow up appointment, they asked me if I was feeling a lot more energetic. I told them that honestly no, I’ve been pretty tired. I have Hashimoto’s, so they did a full blood panel to see if that could be causing the problem or if it was something else. They called me with the results today and it turns out that the issue is actually my blood sugar. It was a 56 when they tested it and that was mid afternoon. I have been feeling dizzy/light-headed some too, but thought I had just gotten up too fast when that happened. They told me to take bites of cracker or another carb like that when my sugar gets too low, but I hate to…

I am 13 days post op. I have had diarrhea for 11 days. I am barely getting fluids in and am hitting the protein benchmark of 90 grams half of the days. The rest of the time I get at least 45g in. My struggle is, the moment I get something in, it comes out! I’ve been tested, by my primary doctor, for everything...negative. I see my surgeon tomorrow for the first time...has not spoken to me on phone...office staff says, “Just drink your liquids and get your proteins in.” Surgeon’s office days I can’t take anything to slow down system. Now for numbers: According to my scale, I was 181lbs when I went in for revision from band to sleeve. Came home with fluid weight o…

I had rny and gallbladder removal May 2nd. First two weeks... great! Water protein in ,no problem. I am 1 day shy of 1 month and doing and feeling miserable. Most days I can get in 35 oz of water approx. But protein is usually less than half or worse. I cannot take vitamins because my stomach is empty and water is very hard to get in somedays, like today. My stomach hurt, I feel overly nauseous. Very close to tears. I typically have a high pain tolerance... but not for nausea. Acid reflux hurts and I am already up to two doses a day. Waiting on doc office to get back to me. I dont know what to do.

Hi everyone, I’m supposed to have my gastric bypass next week on June 5th. I’m currently in school and can only take the two days off for my hospital stay. I’m gonna be on my feet a lot which is good to avoid post op complications but I’m afraid I’m going to get dehydrated or become too tired. I was wondering if anyone went right back to work after the surgery? Any tips, how the pain was, how you dealt with it? Any information would be great! Thanks!

Hi everyone! I’m 4 days postop and was wondering how much was everyone consuming around this time and how long does it take to finish. So far I have been able to finish one premier protein bottle, it took me most of the day but yea I got those 30 grams of protein. I bit an inch off a sugar free icee [emoji28] and for dinner I had around 4oz of chicken soup drained and that took me like 30mins to finish. Yo-Yo Girl from New York City

I'm wondering if it's just me, but lately, I have these moments where I don't recognize myself as me. I've sidestepped to avoid someone I saw in my periphery only to realize it was myself in the mirror I was seeing. I've had times sitting around with friends where, I just don't recognize the body I'm looking at. I've taken photos of my holding something and it took a second to realize that was my hand. It's not a bad thing overall, just really really weird and I was curious if it was just me or if others were experiencing the same "not my body" moments.

Hey everyone! My VSG surgery date is set for June 4th, but I feel that my situation is pretty unique in that I'm a graduating high school senior about to go to college. I'll be on a meal plan and will have access to good quality food, so I'm not too worried about that. However, I'll also be in marching band, which means that I have to go to band camp in August. As of now, it sounds like it'll be six days, from noon-10 pm, and we'll only be outside from 6-10 (so I won't be completely dying from the Georgia heat). Since I'll be two months post-op at this point, what advice do you have for me to stay hydrated and make sure I get all my protein while being on someone…

I had surgery almost 2 weeks ago and there is a noticeable difference in my skin and hair. So Dry! Nails also and let's not talk about my alligator feet! (pedicure tomorrow) I am using more lotion, but just applying to the outside isn't the same! I am wondering if it is the hormone shift, same thing happened when I was pregnant. Could it be the hormones? Is it bc there are no healthy fats in my diet? Has this happened to anyone else? What did you do? Did it get better?

When I drink water I get pains like cramp down my left side I'm one year post op I've had nothing but issues from my surgery all year but I had it done private in poland (I'm uk) I've no aftercare ive had the diarhea excess wind severe bloating and a lot of pains in different areas since my surgery .. does anyone know why? I'm 2 stone under goal weight made goal in 4 months

I just finished the final clean out of my closet and I was super upset as I was loading everything into bags to give to good will (some things I just bought not that long ago). I seriously was mourning all of my old clothes that I just can not wear anymore. I couldn't believe that I had dropped so many sizes so quickly. As I was trying stuff on, it blew my mind how much smaller I truly am. I still don't see myself as being that much smaller, but while trying on the clothes in my closet, it finally hit me. I looked like a little girl trying on her mom's clothes. I love clothes and love to shop but seeing how quickly clothes are ending up in the donate pile, I am having to…

I am 6 months post op from roux en y. I'm wondering if anyone has used any supplements from young living as your daily multivitamin? The program I am in suggests the Jamieson chewable multivitamin. I just don't think these are the best vitamins. Multivitamins infused with essential oils absorb faster. Also curious if anyone has used the Ningxia red drink? Sent from my LG-H873 using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my surgery on 4/2 and I've lost around 40 pounds. I'm happy with it but I did think it would come off faster. I've hit a stall that's lasted a little over a week and doing some things different in order to jump start things.

May 21 I had the intestinal bypass. It was a revision from my sleeve. For the past 3 days I've been having diarrhea. Has this happened to anyone? If so what did u take? I'm barely getting my 64 oz of liquids and with this, I don't want to become dehydrated. I'm only doing clear liquids now. Please help!!! Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my sleeve procedure on Monday with permission to go to full liquids on Wednesday. But I have been stuck on clear liquids since and was nowhere near my protein goals (maybe getting in 15-30 grams out of the 65 minimum i should have been getting). I was keeping my water down but could not bring myself to keep much else down. I have been feeling very malnourished, dizzy, spacey, and just all around miserable. Well today was a huge leap forward for me, I was able to get half of a premier protein shake down in about the span of an hour this morning and I am feeling confident I will get 2 down today (which will put me at 60g of protein for the day). But this prot…

Just wondering if anyone is drinking this? I only like one flavor of the Powerade zero and it’s getting kind of old.

They’re to prevent blood clots. i have to do it twice/day for 14 days. I have been doing them since post op and it’s been going ok except I find that the thigh is harder to pierce than the tummy and stings for a bit afterwards. just curious if anyone else had to give themselves injections

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I decided to do a min sleeve reset because my NUT wanted me to lower my kcals (im almost 7 months post op and was at 1200 kcals ) and summer means summer body lol Here is what happened Did not do the full version because i never went off plan instead i backtracked and enjoyed: 1/2 cup of Cottage cheese with basil and 1 strawberry for breakfast Iced coffee and 5.5oz of caramel premier shake for lunch 1 oz of cashews with 8 dark chocolate drops for snack 4-5oz of Poached salmon for dinner 64-80oz of liquids I did the same menu for about a week slowly adding things back in like salad fruit rye crackers keeping my macros and kcals on p…

I decided to do a min sleeve reset because my NUT wanted me to lower my kcals (im almost 7 months post op and was at 1200 kcals ) and summer means summer body lol Here is what happened Did not do the full version because i never went off plan instead i backtracked and enjoyed: 1/2 cup of Cottage cheese with basil and 1 strawberry for breakfast Iced coffee and 5.5oz of caramel premier shake for lunch 1 oz of cashews with 8 dark chocolate drops for snack 4-5oz of Poached salmon for dinner 64-80oz of liquids I did the same menu for about a week slowly adding things back in like salad fruit rye crackers keeping my macros and kcals …

I am one month and one week post op from a vsg. The scale hasn't gone down in a week. In fact, its gone UP by 2 lbs!! I dont know what to do. My calories stay between 4 and 6 hundred, I get my water and protein probably 95% of the time. I've started walking. Any suggestions?? I know people talk about the 3 week stall....but this is very discouraging! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Sw 200.5 Gw 120 CW 113 My goal was getting to 120lb which I have accomplished 1 year post-op which I was very happy with but the problem now, I keep dropping weight. U am now down to 113 lbs. I have tried eating more small frequent meals throughout the day which doesn't seem to be working. Has anyone else out there had this problem and if you did what was your solution? I don't want to get to thin (never thought I ever would be saying I don't want to get to thin....lol) Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi im 6 wks out , i have a sharp pain ( on and off)but sharp enough to take a breath away at times ! Has any one experienced this ? Just below my ribs on the left.. its not tender to touch or anything , but has just started out of the blue Sent from my SM-G920F using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey again! Sorry to annoy everyone with all my random questions. So I got my period days ago and I was bleeding a lot but not a single dot went on the pad for 2 days. The only blood I saw was when I wiped in the bathroom. So today, day 3, I woke up to basically an explosion and a lot of blood and pain. I have noticed that this is causing me to be extra thirsty and hungry, and the reflux is acting up a bit more even though I am taking my eating and drinking slowly. Is this normal and does it regulate over time? I asked the nurse on call regarding the blood, and she said the periods can get really weird after surgery but regulate themselves again in a few months. Does the r…

Today was a rough one. I'm 8 days post op and I think my hormones are going a bit crazy. My inscisions hurt today. ALL DAY. Which didn't help my mood. I am also feeling overwhelmed with keeping track of everything. Liquids consumed, protein consumed, solid food eaten, bariatric vitamin taken, calcium taken x3 and separately from the bariatric vitamin, Prilosec, my other daily medications. Has anyone found a good app to keep track of all this? Are there other tracking methods I should try? I have 3 kids and work full time and my brain is fried. Hoping for a better tomorrow. Sent from my moto x4 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey all! Wondering if anyone has found a good unflavored protein. Starting full liquids and would like something to put in my soups. Also, how much soup are you using per scoop? Kinda tired of the sweet shakes.... Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am a couple days post op and wanting to switch from the pain meds they gave me at the hospital to liquid Tylenol. I can find a sugar free adult liquid Tylenol or generic. Where did others find it?

So I love to cook and my husband and I throw a get together every month with some friends. I love how supportive my husband is of my surgery. I always cook up some amazing food every time however as a twist I decided to use Pinterest to find healthy options. I want also had my friends cook up some healthy protein food to bring as their contributing food to the potluck. It became a game with everyone trying to make the most delicious healthy recipe. My best friend made a gluten free pasta made of chick peas and my other friend made lettuce wrap turkey greek yogurt tacos. Aside from the fried cream cheese wontons (for my pregnant sister) upon her pleading I made all o…

Hey again! I just started soft solids yesterday and found I gained 1-2 pounds. I know it's not a lot but is this the stall phase since I moved away from liquids? Will the weight start dropping again? I just got cleared to start working out with a trainer as well just no core workouts until week 4. So I know more activity will help. But that kinda shocked me to see that so early. Obviously our bodies are like WHAT IS GOING ON so I understand it's just trying to adjust. But this is normal, right? I'm paranoid and don't want to think that I will keep gaining despite this tool and new eating habits. Thank you!

Hi Folks! Looking for some guidance from the vets. I’m just shy of 2 weeks post op and received clearance to begin exercising. I was wondering where to start. Doc said I could do whatever, but I wondered what you all thought would be a good place to start. I have an elliptical and some lower free weights, but it’s been years since I’ve seriously exercised so I’m kind of a fish out of water here. At the moment I’m getting in 10-15k steps per day. Thanks in advance for your advice!

One month ago today at this time, I'm certain 2/3 of my stomach was being removed. I remember waking up in recovery saying I was thirsty and immediately went back to sleep. I've lost 14 pounds and quite a few inches since surgery. I feel so much better and can't stop smiling. [emoji16] The first week and a half were challenging, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. HW: 256 SW: 238(4/25/18) CW: 224 GW: 165

I had a VSG on 4/19/18. On the day of surgery I was 286. At my one week post op appt on 4/27 I was 268. Today 5/24/18 I’m only 259! I mean I’m glad I’ve lost as much weight as I have but I’ve been between 259-262 for like 3 weeks now!?!? I’m doing everything I’m supposed to be doing, not eating anything I’m not supposed to be eating. I’m so frustrated!! Did this happen to anyone else?

I’ve been sliming quite a bit. It always surprises me. Like I’ll cough, and then I slime all over. Super gross. My PCP gave me protonix and carafate 3 days ago, and they definitely work for the nausea and vomiting of stomach acid. But what’s with the slime? Anybody else have this? Anyone figure out a cause or solution for it? I want to return to work on Saturday, but I don’t want to be randomly covering myself with copious amounts of slime.

Hey everyone! I’m 6 days post op and normally I am the furthest thing from an emotional person but I have noticed I have become such a crybaby. I can’t watch sad commercials, movies, and I can’t even listen to music because I will start crying. I don’t know if it’s my depression because I’m on medication for it. Has anyone else experienced this?

I know this is stupid but tomorrow I'm one week post-op and I just realized today I haven't sneezed yet. Ever since I thought about this I'm terrified that I'm going to and that it's going to be so painful! So, tell me about your post-op sneezing experiences

So I will be 6 months post-op on Monday and am beginning to become very frustrated with the size of my belly and legs.. they will not shrink! I have only lost 6” off my stomach and 1” off my thighs. I see everyone else losing weight all over and my belly and legs look like I still weigh 324 lbs! :( what can I do to help this?! I already do cardio daily and strength based training every other day. Just wish they would go away. Please give me all and any advice you may have to help!

Sleeved 2/28/2018. (5'6", SW 207, BMI 33.4) March = 23 lbs lost April = 9 lbs lost May = 5 lbs lost Boy, does that weight loss reeeeeally slow down. I think I need to step things up. More exercise, more water, and less carbs. UGH. I have gotten my period 4 times now. It's insane because I was used to getting my period once every two or three months. My meralgia paresthetica (numbness in my outer right thigh) is almost gone. I wonder what other things are going on in my body that I just can't see! LOL

Day 3 out. So I got over ambitious. I was looking for interesting ways to get through my liquid phase I went too mushy. I knew it but hoped it would would be ok. I went with sugar free pudding cheesecake jello pudding with 30 G protein powder with a couple of frozen cherries and boysenberries in the bottom. It tasted great but my sleeve is not happy at all. I feel kind of clownish now. Oh well back to the program.

Curious ?? Does EVERYONE have hair loss that has had surgery (gastric sleeve)... any input would be appreciated

Hey All, I am 9 weeks post-op today and down about 45 pounds. I’m feeling great, more energy, more confidence and perfect Bloodwork already. My only problem is acid reflux. Since week one, Ive had gurgling and throat noises every time I eat, my doctor said it was reflux and put me on Nexium. I think now it’s getting worse, I gurgle and feel the reflux even when I’m drinking water. I do drink coffee in the morning and wondering if that could be making it worse. Anyone else have this experience? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!