POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

I'm in my fourth week out from surgery and every time I eat I get really bloated and gross feeling. Does this mean I am eating too much? In example, I just had a soft scrambled egg for dinner and ate about 2/3rds of it and I feel so bloated. Does anyone else have this problem? Thanks in advance.

I am 1 week out of RNY Bypass. I had my first tomato soup. I drank it and it was 11 ozs. Does just sound right? Joey

I just had my one week post op appointment and I’m so happy and thankful for this journey. It’s freaking hard and anyone who says otherwise doesn’t know what they’re talking about, but it’s so so so worth it. I weighed in today at 299. When I was younger, I never thought I’d be so happy for a number that large, but I’ve been solidly in the 300’s for six or seven years now. 299 brings literal tears of gratitude to my eyes. When I weighed in at 355 in the not so distant past and had a moment where I realized I was closer to 400 than 300, I knew I had to change if I wanted to live a healthy and happy life. I started making changes and made the decision to get weight loss sur…

I started out at 232 and between the liquid diet and then the gastric bypass, I went to 210. Now I’m 5 weeks post op and haven’t lost a pound since week 3. This can’t be it, right?!

When did you notice a real difference in your energy level?

I’m almost 3 weeks post op gastric bypass and struggle to keep anything down. The protein shakes make me sick, tried several different kinds and I just can’t tolerate it. I take my vitamins and usually throw them back up. Anytime I eat or drink anything it goes down and then feels like it’s coming back up, like it’s in the back of my throat. 9 times out of 10 I vomit. If I don’t get sick I’m so nauseous I can’t move for fear I will get sick. I was a lower BMI when I went into surgery and have already lost 27 lbs in 20 days. I have an appt with my surgeon today. Hopefully answers. Anyone else feel like this 3 weeks out? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Im 9 days post op and really want a drink, I've been healing well tolerating everything extremely well. How soon can I have a drink? Thanks!

I was just curious if anyone has had any negative side effects from their surgery. I hear a lot of good things and would like to hear first hand experiences and have an idea of the kind of negative consequences, other than the most common ones listed online, I could be putting myself at risk for. I do have a consult appoint set for the 14th.

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Has anyone tried this protien kind of tired of the vanilla chocolate isopure flavorless I cant do it anymore the lady at gmc store said this actually tastes good and it’s like a drink not a shake

Hey everyone!! This past week was really hard for me ( post op “depression”) but I had my 2 week appointment today Feb 16th and when I saw the numbers on the scale it was definitely a sigh of relief.... Highest weight recorded (May 2017) -297 Surgery weight (Jan 30) - 280.2 Current weight (Feb 16)- 269 Total weight lost -28 pounds [emoji323][emoji322]

My RNY surgery is a week away and Im getting anxious. What was it like when you very first woke up after RNY surgery? What can I expect the first day? Anything I should know that they dont tell you?

Hi! I need to take 1500 mg of calcium citrate containing vitamin D with 400 I.U. Any recommendations? The only one I can find needs to be taken 4 times daily which I would prefer not to do. I found one taken 3 times daily, but now can’t find it. Thank you!

Heyo, So I was wondering if anyone knows how long It's recommended to wait before taking a puff. I want to make sure that my body can handle it. I am aware of munchies but I'm not too worried about that. Pls let me know what you've expierenced or what youve been reccomended by doctors.

I had the gastric sleeve on 01/24/2018, and I was wondering if any of you all hit a stage after surgery where you didn't lose weight for a couple of days. I have weighed the same amount for 1 week now and I have been exercising and doing what I was supposed to, has anyone else had this happen to them?

I had my surgery 2/7. I am in sales and constantly on the go. This week has been hell. I cannot get all my fluids down. Protein is a no go. I have limited time to eat and it takes so long. If I push myself I get really sick. Just off a protein shake. I’m terrified I’m going to stretch it so quickly simply because I’m always in a hurry!

Hello! I was curious about how long it took for the incision scars to fade? I am 2 months post op and my incisions are still very purple looking. Thanks!

I’m 5.5 weeks post op and have only lost 29lbs. What is the average weight loss at this time?

Hi, I’m so desperate about this! I’m two months post surgery and something weird is happening to me ...... I eat and after 30 minutes I feel empty and wanting to eat more... Help.....

Hey everyone. Im 5 months out from RnY and ever since the surgery my cough has been very weak. Is this normal. Its kinda like I have less air to push through a cough. Im assuming its because of the smaller pouch. Not a huge deal. Just that if im trying to clear a tickle in my throat or any of the many other reasons that you need to cough. It takes a few more than it used to. Sorry if this has been asked before.

Lol! This is sort of a joke because I had surgery on Monday, and a visit with my PCA. When I stepped on the scale...WHOA! 3 whole pounds! ROFL!! I told the doctor, "I'm doing the Flu diet...everyone would lose weight just eating broth, protein shakes and water!!" My biggest achievement: blood pressure meds cut in HALF! Yay!!! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

I had very fine hair before surgery, and since my surgery I've had significant hair loss (I'm 5 months post-op). I have a national TV interview in October that I really need to look my best for, and I was wondering if anyone had experience with using hair extensions with their post surgery hair loss... What kind (clip in, tape, glue, sewn in) did you try? Did you like it? Did they cause extra damage/fallout? Thanks! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N930A using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone started drinking alcoholic beverages after being sleeved? If so, how's that going for you?

Hello sorry to get into it but i want to know if normal!!! I waited two weeks as doctor said... One week and 5 days lol... (I am 3 weeks and 4 days in) When i am having sex im ok but when i am going to finish wink wink i have pain on the side of my stomach and where they pulled my stomach from... And after everything is done im feeling a throbbing sensation this has happen twice and it has me a little nervous... I have a doctors appt next week will bring it up but just wanted to know if this has happen to anyone...[emoji29] [emoji17] Sent from my LGLS676 using BariatricPal mobile app

Sleeved on 2/14 and tonight is my first night home. Nurse and doctor said it was ok to sleep on side and i tried but could not, sleep on back and woke up in terrible pain , like I stretched out my tummy to much, now in chair waiting for meds to kick in. Any one else have issues sleeping at home the first few nights.

Hi everyone! Ever since my surgery on the 14th I've been vomitting. It's been painful dry heaves that have nothing but bile and blood coming out. I talked tot he surgeon about this but he didn't seem bothered by it, I'm on an IV so I don't become dehydrated. Right now I don't see me ever getting past this or ever being able to go home. Has anyone else dealt with this before?

I had surgery to remove my gall bladder and revise my sleeve to a bypass on 23rd January my surgeons profile is soft food from day 3, with which I have coped well I started experiencing about a week ago a severe and constant pain on my left side about 6 inches below the major incision .on the left side . The acute area of pain is about 4 inches long but when bad , the pain radiates to my back. Assuming it was constipation, i got some serious laxatives from the doctor . Things starting moving and the pain was less but still niggling. 24 hours later it is as bad as it ever was. I don’t have fever has anyone else experienced this please or have an…

I wasn't expecting so much exhaustion and pain. Honestly, everything they told me about fluid intakes have gone right out of my mind, thank goodness they gave me paperwork, but Im so fuzzy, I am scared I will mess something up. The 1st night every time I woke up I said to myself, "What did you do to yourself?" Lol! Hopefully pain is better tomorrow. I was up every 3 hours peeing or getting ice chips because the air was so dry. Miserable night... Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello everyone. Just had surgery last week on 2/7. Finding it hard to get all my fluids and protein in. Any advice?

I am 5 weeks post op and so tired all the time. When will I get my energy back? I am so tired of being tired.

So, was sleeved 3 weeks ago today, spent time recovering and now continuing my journey through central/South America. Finding it hard to locate good food sources, as Greek yogurt not common, and a lot of meals are based around maize and beans etc. In terms of eating I’m managing 1 scrambled egg for breakfast (takes a good 30mins to get it down) and drinking lots of water, but worried I’m not getting enough protein. Have tried pharmacies for protein and protein bars but all seem to carry a lot higher sugar and carb content than I’ve been used to and am allowed. Anyone else been travelling straight after surgery? Any ideas? Also still have wicked pain and bruising from…

So I'm at 5 weeks and allowed to slowly introduce normal foods - test out each one at a time. But to slowly increase on the texture scale - i.e. no uncooked crunchy vegetables or fruit yet. Here are my items: Broccoli - I love broccoli and it's so great for you - but until I feel great about my pouch/staple line not having sections for little pieces of the floret to get stuck, no go. Green Apples - I know in general you want to avoid sugars and carbs, but I'm looking forward to having a green apple or 2 every week. Seems like perfect size for a meal too. Medium-Rare Small Filet or NY Strip Steak - This is a big one. Steaks were so perfect for keeping w…

How long after surgery did it take for "head hunger" to return, and how did you cope with it?

Hi everyone, I was sleeved 2/8 & currently trying to find ways to make the full liquid phase “Tastier” lol.. Has anyone ever mixed a little ramen noodles sauce packets with broth? SW: 286 CW: 270 GW: 175

Hello all, I had gastric bypass in November. I had this done not for weight loss but to prevent my Barrett’s esophagus from turning into cancer. Before surgery I had really severe GERD. After 3 months I’m still pale and weak. I take all the vitamins I was prescribed while also eating my protein and taking in the water I’m supposed to. I was curious if anyone else has had this issue afterwards?

Hey everyone, I was sleeved 1/30 and every time i look in the mirror, i still see the same fat girl. I look at myself and kinda see my face gotten slimmer but as far as my body it’s still the same fat.... i know they say it takes time to loose it and you shouldn’t compare yourself to other people but i honestly don’t feel or see that I’ve lost anything. I haven’t bought a scale because i don’t wanna be a scale junkie getting on everyday [emoji19].... i have my 1st post op appointment tomorrow and i feel like I’m going to be disappointed. Has anyone felt this way??

I’ve know we were bound to lose hair because we’re not getting enough nutrients and I’ve been losing a lot of hair when I brush after I shower I don’t have any bald spots yet from what I noticed but my question here is I always get my hair dyed due to grays will dye force more to fall out should I just skip this treatment?

I’m 2 weeks post op and today starting getting pretty bad upper right abdominal pain. Anyone else? Just started today but pretty painful, and I was virtually pain free yesterday

I had surgery (12/17) in the last 3 weeks I have been experiencing increasing heart rate when standing up as well as feeling Short of breath and dizziness. Has anyone else had this problem?

Wondering how you guys determine the starting weight? When you had surgery, or when you started the program with the surgeon? Thanks! VSG 1/8/18. HW 271 SW 257 CW 223

Hi guys, I am 15 days post op from the sleeve and I have some worries and questions. I seem to be able to eat much more than I should, I can eat probably 3/4 cup mushy food. I'm eating pureed soups, mashed potatoes, ricotta bake, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese and of course my protein shakes. I have never had dumping issues, even when I have eaten 3/4 cup of pureed soup or a full half cup of mashed potatoes. I am eating an average of 600 calories a day. I have lost 3 lbs since the surgery. I feel like this is really low, my starting weight is really high, 379,and I feel like I should be losing more weight. I fear I'll be the person who doesn't lose any weight…

I’m hungry all the time. Take a few bites of a meal. Then hungry again about 5-15 minutes later. Like ravaging hungry. Is this normal? Does this happen to anyone else?

Hey everyone! I entering week four today and I am feeling so discouraged! I haven't lost a single pound in 2 weeks..... I was so happy to start soft foods, but can barely eat 2 bites... it hurts to swallow like it's getting caught in my esophagus and I'm chewing 30 times each bite! I don't k ow what is wrong but I'm feeling so depressed from not losing a single pound in 2 weeks... help? [emoji30]

So pretty much every time I eat I get full quick from a small amount. That's what the surgery does. But I am also very uncomfortable, my nose starts to run uncontrollably , I start sneezing over and over again while nose is running , and then burp many times of the course of like 15 minutes. This happen to anyone else. Thx

I was a big coffee drinker, like 5 to 6 cups( 7-11 medium to large) per day, up until last Saturday. My doctor said I can drink coffee but obviously recommended decaf but did not off limits caffeine. So this morning I tried some regular coffee and I must say it did taste way different to me..It also effected me pretty fast. Anyone else have any experiences with feeling like you did Chrystal meth after drinking coffee??

Do any ladies have PCOS & are losing weight just fine? Or do you have PCOS & the weight is coming off slowly? TIA

People have told me they have chewed and spit out the food if they really want to taste something they know they can’t eat like steak. My friend said she ate steak once and couldn’t eat for 3 1/2 days because she didn’t chew it down right so it took long for her stomach to process it. Shocking!!! Is this normal? Like a DL thing people do? Be honest please

I have a bad taste in my mouth most of the time. It's almost like a metallic taste. I brush my teeth and use mouthwash but the taste just keeps coming back. I also feel nauseated a lot. Anyone else experience this?

My incisions itch so bad but is it supposed to look like this

Hi all, I am 4 weeks post-op today. My surgeon/dietitian recommend eating 60-80g of protein per day. It also says not to exceed this amount. At my 6 week check up I will be able to start trying more solid foods but still the recommended protein is 60-80g, and this is the life long recommended from my program. Yesterday while talking with my fitness coach (I am a triathlete) he wondered why it was so low. We agreed I would follow my program recommendations but would ask at my 6 week appointment why this is so low. I am curious to know what other surgeons/programs have recommended.