POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Help one year since surgery. Up until a few weeks ago maintaining all the weight I lost at goal 75 pounds down. Now the hunger has come back to a degree and I put on four pounds in the last week. Am so upset. I know I am eating to many snacks. Also has anyone been diabetic free for more than five years. I have been off of medication for it since the day after surgery. But heard for some reason it usually returns after five years. Also anyone have any recommendations for skin wrinkles? Bad on face especially neck. Sorry for so many questions but just found this site. Thank you and suggestions for any of the above would be appreciated.

Hello everyone. I am 20 weeks post sleeve surgery. About two weeks ago, my appetite has returned with a vengeance. I am hungry all the time. I have overeaten several times to where I am sick physically and mentally. I am so worried. Has anybody else experienced this and what did you do?

What carb count should I stay below in the 6 weeks post surgery?

Ok so im 8 months post op and i was wondering why am i so hungry. there are days where i dont eat alot and it doesnt bother me but there are day when all i want to do is eat all day long on everything. I do eat alot of protein and i still do shakes but some days that doesnt even help. Im at a sand still with losing weight i havent lost anything in over a month. anyone know what i can do?? Thanks

I progress to a "regular" diet on Thursday, and I'm eager to be able to start eating crunchy things again (and fibrous, though I know I'll probably have try those gradually - I miss broccoli)! The thing is, I don't know WHAT crunchy things I want to eat. Obviously chips are a no-go (though I do have a bag of Quest protein chips to try). Baby carrots will probably be on the list, but I don't know what else! (I see my surgeon on Thursday afternoon, so I will find out then if I have any specific restrictions or things I need to wait to try -- I'm expecting salad to be one, though I reallllllly have been wanting a good spinach salad lately.)

Hey everyone, this is my 1st post and im jus curious if anybody has had any experience with a long distance move shortly after surgery. I am moving to Dallas about 2 and a half months post surgery and im wondering if anyone else has done it and can bring up some hassles or unexpected complications

I was approved yesterday for surgery I'm soooooooo excited......just waiting on a date now how long does that usually take after approval?

Has anyone had a severe drop in their white blood cell count since surgery? Mine has dropped to 1.5

I was approved yesterday for surgery I'm soooooooo excited......

I had VSG in June 2017. I've had to get IV fluids 3 times since surgery. I'm starting to feel dehydrated once again, but I hate to call my NP again requesting IV fluids. Before surgery my mom warned my surgeon that I get dehydrated easily (always have), but he shrugged it off and said I'd be fine. I've tried various water bottles, alarms, etc. but just can't seem to get enough water in me! Any advice?

I’m 6 days post op. I had the sleeve. I’ve hard stories about possible hair loss but more so in gastric bypass patients. Does anyone have any tips on how to help the situation or any special shampoo and conditioners that would help?

I am 9 weeks post-op and down 40 pounds and feeling pretty good. The last two weeks I have been stuck. I dipped to 298 pounds one day but have maintained 301.6 for two weeks straight! I am wanting to beat 300 so bad!! I am getting my protein and getting 700-900 calories per day so I am not sure what the heck is going on. I have been going to the gym and doing cardio and light weights for about 4 weeks now. I was hoping it was just water retention, but for two weeks straight? What have you done to beat multiple week stalls?

I apologize if this offends anyone. I am 4 days post-op and still haven't pooped. I am actually 6 days without a bm. When did you have your first BM after surgery and did you have to use anything to assist it passing?

So last week, March 14, 2018, marked my 3 month post op anniversary and I am very happy with my results thus far. 58 pounds down :-) Very close to onederland. So excited for the road ahead.

Has anyone had high liver enzymes after surgery? I’m 2 months out 1-3-18 I think and my dr said my liver enzymes are high. Why would that be?

I’m 14 days post op. Currently have a really bad cold and extremely hoarse. What OTC med can I take?

Did anyone became anorexic or post surgery eating avoidance disorder after gastric sleeve, how many calories u we're u taking 3 months 6 m or a year after surgery and for how long. Did u have any appetite , how much weight have u lost.

Hello, The therapist told me he's never met a patient that regretted having the surgery--I may! I had a sleeve Feb 23. I've had a hard time transitioning to soft foods, so am doing a a combo of liquid and some soft food (scrambled eggs, etc.). I'm having fewer then 1,000 calories/day (around 800). I lost weight on the pre-surgical liquid diet and a little bit the 1st week when I ONLY had calorie free vitamin water the whole week because I couldn't tolerate even thin liquids. Since then, I've only lost ONE POUND. I'm more hungry than I was pre-surgery, I don't eat large amounts, I never fever feel full when eating, I start sweating and get lightheaded w…

So I am 10 weeks post-op and feel like I’m not losing like I should! I know everyone’s journey is different, but I feel like I’ve hit a wall and stopped losing. Month one was great! Month two...not bad. So far this month I keep losing and gaining the same 2 pounds! I do have PCOS, could the be contributing to the slower weight loss? I know if I don’t get all my protein in that could cause me to lose lean muscle, but can it cause the scale not to move? Am I eating all the wrong things? Am I eating too much? It seems as though once I was able to eat solids and started to go to the gym my weight loss has slowed. Has that happened to anyone? I know I shouldn’t …

My problems began about 12 years post op (received bypass in 1999) when I started to binge eat and my weight has been like a yo-yo varying between 10 to 20 lbs over my desired weight. While I always manage to get my weight down close to my desired weight I'm finding it more difficult to accomplish this. I tried all the traditional weight loss plans (WeightWatchers, Jennie Craig,, etc.) and nothing seemed to work. PLEASE HELP Sherry

I had a sleeve done on Feb. 26th. I came home 3 days later. Once I was home and off my pain meds, I started with diarrhea all day long. The diluted Gatorade that I drank all day just ran right through me. Because of this, I was not well when I went in for my one-week post-op appointment. I had a really low blood pressure and really high heart rate. My doctor said it was because I was dehydrated from all the diarrhea. He did not approve me to move onto protein shakes or my vitamins, and I was not approved to go back to work. He wanted me to stop my blood pressure meds and to just keep sticking with diluted Gatorade and broth. I wasn't to see him 2 days later (whic…

I'm finally approaching the pureed stage and wondering if the Ninja blender I use for shakes will work for pureeing food... Thoughts? TY!

So I am 3 days post op and I don’t feel full I just feel empty. Is this normal? I can eat a whole popcicle in one setting. I am afraid that this shouldn’t be happening. I already have this bad feeling this isn’t going work for me can someone help shed some light on this for me. Thanks

I know theres a million posts on this topic (and ive read through far too many without getting the answer im looking for) But if you achieve the majority/all of your weight loss relatively rapidly (4-6 months post operatively) will loose skin improve at all over the following year or so after that? Obviously I dont expect nor think anyone should expect miracles. But if your weight loss occurs extremely quickly how much of an improvement will you see in loose skin over the next year or so after that while maintaining the weight loss ? Or is there pretty much no improvement in skin for the most part, with the exception of significant muscle/weight regain ? And im …

Hello, My daughter is having surgery in Puerto Vallarta April 4..He Health has been declining for years due to many illness and weight.She was on the wait list here in BC,but we cannot wait 2-3 years..My question to others that have had the surgery is... Is there anything you can tell me you wish you had support wise? I want to help her in every way possible,I know this is not easy and just want to ensure I help her every step of the way..Any recommendations are greatly appreciated

I’ve looked into several apps that will help me remind myself to sip sip sip but what have y’all found that is the best? Seems like none want to log just 1 or 2 oz. and I’m only 2 days out.

When is the right time to exercise after a Gastric Sleeve?

I know this question has probably been asked and answered before, but I’m two days post op and not passing gas. I am burping every time I drink something, but nothing is coming out the other way!! Any tricks?

2 months out and 40 lbs down. I am starting to see a slight visible difference. My clothes are definitely starting to fit better.

So i had my gastric sleeve on 3/14, and even though it's barely been over a day, I'm really anxious at how little food and liquid I can take it. I've nearly vomited twice (heaved and coughed, but nothing came out), and my nausea when i drink anything is overwhelming. I've also not been able to take more then 3-4 small bites of any food I've been given. I read somewhere that lack of protein makes you more nauseated, so I had as much of a protein shake as I could handle and it seems like it helped a bit. Anyway, did everyone else go through something similar? I'm scared something is wrong.

I will be working again next week and was hoping if y’all can help me with ideas for lunch I was thinking and can’t take the usual I usto so what are y’all eating for lunch any ideas would help me so much.

is it just me or does the unflavored actually have flavor how do you guys make your protein shakes appetizing??

Hi All! I was sleeved Feb 28th and it went very well. I'm down 20 pounds didn't have much pain or nausea . UNTIL, 2 days ago. I have severe heart burn anytime i lay down or try to eat something puree stage. Luckily water is not a problem so i can get all that and my protein shake in. But anytime I try and eat it hurts and last night i couldn't get any sleep. It's not in my throat it's more under my chest plate. I'm on Dexilant and it's super expensive and is not doing the job. Please help me with any advice. I have a call in to the doctor but this group has been so helpful in my journey.

My surgeon said since VSG is laparoscopic they fill you with gas, and most patients will feel sore in thro upper back and shoulders. Mine is excruciating, more so then my belly pain. Anyone know how long this will last?

Has anyone used the Tespo for their Vitamins? I've been looking at it as it seems it might be easier to get my vitamins in and they now have a bariatric formula. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I despise sleeping on my back, but have since surgery. (Monday) When will it be safe?? Also, I am constantly thirsty...does that go away? Waking up with dry mouth!![emoji14] Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Aa of tomorrow i will be excatly 2 months from my vsg ...I am eating between 600- 800 cal per day-- I aim for 50- 60 grams of protein per day.. try to watch my carbs if I eat any at all I usually end up having some at dinner. I know I started at a lower weight 205.. I'm down to 171.6 but have been there almost 2 wks.. am I doing something wrong w. Food how many calories should I be focusing on and or protein and carbs .... and oh water I do pretty well w. Also .. I also had gone back having a protein shakea for breakfast. Please give advice...

Now that you've had your WLSurgery is this all the surgery for you? Are you planning to have loose skin removed or Any other sort of surgery in the future? Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Does anyone have any recommendations on vitamins I’ve noticed my hair feeling a little different I was also told recently that if I don’t take vitamins regularly it will slow down my weight loss which I think it has. So I would love to here some recommendations

I am in the research phase. I have found RESOUNDING positive reviews, and even someone I know that had tremendous complications does not regret the surgery and would do it again. I am excited but I also want to look at other view points - who isn’t happy with this? Is there a source out there for people unhappy with the results, people who have lots of regain? I don’t want to talk myself out of this but I certainly want to look at all angles. I’m also concerned about the high rates of depression after surgery, and the high divorce rates in the first 2 years. Those both concern me.

Looking for patients for feedback..I am a revision from sleeve and trying to decide between Loop and DS

I’m about three weeks out and I’m lucky to be able to get five or 600 cal a day in. I am cleared for proteins and soft vegetables and fruits. I eat until I’m full but then a few hours later I’m hungry again. And I do have a snack in between meals if I need one. Is it normal to not get many calories and at this point? And do you think that could be why am so tired?

I'm bummed that after a Year out I can now eat anything. Although it's smaller portions, I am losing control of the healthy life style. Argg. I was down from 220 pre sleeve to 147 today. But I was 143 and now I'm gaining. I try to stay under 1200 calories. Should I go back to my books and do the post sleeve surgery diet?

ok so I'm Puerto Rican and food is a big part of our culture ( we celebrate everything with Pernil and rice and beans lmao) its very hard to make Spanish food for my house and not be able to eat it so my question is.......... does anyone have any good bariatric friendly Spanish recipes??? if so drop them down below please lol lets trade recipes!!!!!

hello first time post, so i need some help with vitamins. ive been taking a multivitamin gummy, i got approval from my doctor because i was seriously unable to take a chew able. i am now far out enough from surgery to take pills. im looking for a multivitamin pill that is good for gastric sleeve patients since i need to take it with food and eating a gummy or a chewable makes my food taste gross. also i have a question with vitamin b12. i get monthly shots of vitamin b12 but i was wondering if it would be necessary to take a daily vitamin b12 as well (probably should just wait to see if im deficient in it right?) anyway thank you!

Hi all, Just looking for some advice from someone who's gone down this path ahead of me. I'm two months and a few days post op and I am seriously struggling with eating or drinking anything. I have to force myself to eat or drink at all. If left to my own devices, I would prefer to not eat and to just sip water occasionally. Eating seems like too much of a hassle and a pain. (I know - This is stupid: I'm trying) There are a couple of other things at play: I had blood clots that blocked and partially blocked off multiple veins to my liver post-op and ended back in the hospital for a week, two weeks after surgery. I am now on blood thinners. The second thing is that I…

Hello, I'm one week out from my gastric sleeve. I feel great, have had zero complications. I just finished the mandatory in-home nurse check up appointment. I had asked her if it was okay that I drink more than 4oz at a time because I have no pain or problems doing so, and my meal plan only calls for 4oz of protein shake 5x a day right now. Today was the first day I could have anything other than clear fluids, so I did drink 8oz of protein shake this morning, over about 20-30 minutes without issues. She said I'd stretch my sleeve out if I didnt follow the 4oz rule. I didn't question her, just said Okay well I wont do that again.. But I …

Hey guys so I am officially on the losers bench !!!!! What were the things you started eating during your pureed/blended stage ?? I don't have many ideas =(.

I have a question that it might be best to ask my surgeon but I don't see him until a couple of weeks When they say to except a 60% weight loss is it from highest weight or surgery weight? I am wondering since my HW was 402 (march 2017), surgery weight 323 (jan 2018) So if 60% from HW it's approx 240lbs and Surgery weight: 210lbs right now I am at 300 (so 23lbs lost in 7 weeks)

I am going to keep this short (If I can!); I’m English and English people tend to keep things to ourselves with strangers, especially if it is a point of failure so I am nervous about posting this. I had a gastric sleeve on 23rd July 2015, so 2 years and 7 months ago and it has been easy peasy with regards to food. I used to think that I couldn’t really support other people as I never had issues with the operation, or the months that followed nor with the huge weight loss. I felt fantastic, healthy and was going to the gym 3 or 4 times a week, swimming a couple or more times a week and walking my lovely Labrador a couple of hours a day. I could walk up steep mountain…