POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hello All, I've had my band for over a year and generally things have gone very well. But I have one issue I can't seem to find the answer for and it's this.... I can go for months doing great and then out of nowhere my band tightens and I'm barely able to get liquids down or during one incident, not at all. I wonder what seems to cause shis sudden tighenting and if it will resolve itself. Generally, I run right down to my doc and have them unfill me. But this time I am able to get liquids down, much to my band's chagrin. I'm wondering if this will resolve itself in a few days or if I should go get an unfill. I'm pretty sure I should get it unfilled but I was jus…

I had surgery on 10/17...doctor told me I have to be on a liquid diet only for 4 week. I only did one week and find it hard only doing liquid .. I don’t think I could keep up with liquid for 4 weeks. Is anyone else going through this just liquid diet for this long. Pleas let me know how you did with just liquid diet for this long...

I had my surgery yesterday. Was in some pain until they got it under control. Was up and walking three hours after getting to my hospital room. Nurses were shocked but after I had my c section with my daughter (15 years ago) I recall the sooner I got up and walked the faster I healed. I have been eating ice chips and drinking small sips of water. Only had a couple bites of jello last night and one teaspoon of broth. I will see how breakfast goes shortly. Being removed from IV today and going to liquid medicine. Fingers crossed for a successful day. Not sure when I’m leaving it may be tomorrow or Friday. Much love to you all!!!

I am four days post op and it feels like my dry mouth is getting so much worse. When I sleep, I wake up and my mouth feels like a desert. I have been sipping fluids constantly, mostly water. Does anyone know any quick remedies to help with this because it is so uncomfortable? Sleeved 10/10/17 • HW 280 (3/1/17) • SW 259 (10/10) • GW 180 (TBD)

I noticed about 3 weeks post op that I had a very yellow bruise on the front of my left breast, about 2” from the center of my chest. It caused me concerned because I had not noticed this before. And since it was yellow, that means it was healing, and had had a worse bruise prior to it being yellow. I had not noticed a bruise on my breast, I think because I was so focused on taking care of my incisions daily. I’m wondering if this may have happened when I was in surgery. It did take the yellow bruise a good two weeks to go away, and then tonight I noticed a lump in my breast in the exact spot where the bruise was. This is really scaring me, but wondering if anyone else ha…

I am 7 weeks post op and it has been so strange discovering that I can’t eat nearly the amount of foods I used to. Just had a mini vacation visiting family, so trying different foods tore up my stomach on day 3 of vacation! Spent most of the evening back and forth to the bathroom. I’ve also been having a little pain where my pouch is, and a lot of gurgling in my stomach. Not sure if it’s just my stomach getting used to new foods?? I am still getting in my 2 shakes a day, and liquid/water intake. I do still get full real quick, usually with only 1/3 or 1/2 of a small meal.

Can I have sushi wrapped with brown rice at the puree stage? I start puree diet tomorrow! I can't wait! It has been a gruelling long 6 weeks. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

my doctor allows mashed potatoe.... very ver minimal but its on the list. another friend told me she couldn't have that for 6 months? curious what other doctors said.

Anybody try sweetpeas

For me it was the 2 wks of Liquid Dieting! It was hard not being able to chew! So what I did to over come this, I first put myself on a eating schedule. This way I was able to make sure I got my protein requirment in as well to stay satified. Next when it was my daughters turn to cook, she would graciuoly cook meats & veggies with broth & juices! Once I was able to eat solid food I had to deal with constipation & getting enough protein. The problem with getting my protein was due to the fact that I could no longer tolerate all flavors of the Preimer protein drinks! Nor can I eat cheese, all pork or some forms of beef! I can, however, Eat cottage cheese & …

It's not excruciating, more like a dull stomachache most of the time. Unless it's a protein shake or yogurt, it hurts after I eat. And I eat SLOW. And chew like a cow with cud. Plain water still hurts as well, even a sip. Is this normal? I'm happy with my loss, but so tired of hurting all the time.

I'm interested in learning how many of you had your taste buds change after surgery? I love so many different flavors, and I'm not sure how I would feel if I all of a sudden no longer like certain foods. For example, I'm thrilled that the avacado is on the list of foods to eat as it is one of my favorites. If my tastes change, I wonder if I'll be sad or relieved. On the other hand, if I no longer like the taste of cookies and other sweets, that would be pretty awesome. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using BariatricPal mobile app

Has anyone tried the all in one vitamins and had good results? I'm taking them now but I still have several weeks to go before surgery. Just trying to give myself time to get into the habit of taking them. Thanks

Hello everybody, I just had my surgery yesterday around 2:30pm. I could not stop throwing up all day and still throwing up when I have to take meds by mouth. Pain isn't too bad unless I throw up obviously. Did anyone experience the same thing? If so, how long did it last for you until you felt better and was able to drink stuff without it coming back up?, Sent from my SM-N910V using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my sleeve done on 10/5/17. I've been struggling with the 2 week liquid diet and have had a few things here or there but nothing real bad. I'm talking a few oyster crackers in my broth and that type of thing. This morning I am only down 2lbs since surgery. After surgery I was up about 10lbs due to all the extra fluid weight but I definitely feel like I should be down more than 2lbs. Today is the first day that I've really thought maybe this won't work for me. I have my post op appointment tomorrow and am worried about what they are going to say about my lack of weight loss. Has anyone else had this issue?

I am 10 days out from my surgery. I had hernia repair at the same time so am really have an huge amount of pain. Can not sleep at all. Just feeling like maybe this was a mistake and now what. I also have not lost much weight, I started at 210 at the two weeks pre op, and now am only 191. I have the surgery to deal with Gerd, it was bad and getting worse. So it needed to happen but I am just so full of doubt.

I used to take probiotics before surgery. I stopped after surgery figuring my stomach was smaller and I wouldn't get any benefit from them. Anyone here taking probiotics after WLS?

so we all complain about the protein but I am having an interesting issue so I am RNY Gastric Bypass my Dr. Requires Liquids for 2 weeks, post surgery which is right where I am at. I found out I am lactose intolerant woohoo for that but here is my bigger issue I gag with the protein shakes I take them in a 1oz shot if you will and I have to sip on it you guys no the drill and then I have to wait about 12 mins before I can have another. But I gag with every sip I have tried to water them down, under water them to get over with faster, rotated with "shots of water" how do you guys tolerate them help.

I am exhausted all the time have no energy. My sex drive has not increased yet. I am 2 months post surgery, is this still normal? I want to have energy to work out be able to not feel tired all the time. Please help!!!

I just went to the NUT yesterday- I had sleeve done on 12/13/11- she gave me a prescription for Actigall and told me it was a necessity. I saw my Dr today and he said I should take it because there is a 30% chance of me getting gallstones if I don't. Is anybody post-op NOT taking Actigall? I hate to take it because I am afraid of side effects (especially because I tend to have allergic reactions- particularly hives) and I understand it thins your hair, too (great- between the hair loss due to surgery and now this, do I need to buy a wig now?) What is your experience taking it? I also heard that Xenical (Alli) also can reduce gallstones, as well as vigorous exercise. If …

Is anyone still using the CPAP after surgery? How does it feel using it after surgery?

I know rapid weight loss can cause gallbladder issues. For those of you who had to have your gallbladders removed, what were your symptoms? And how was the recovery?

Years ago? I'm looking to see if anyone's had gastric a long period of time and not have any issues. Seriously the Internet scares me every time I'm on it looking something up there's issues and complications and really freaking out!

Hi, I had my sleeve done 9/29 and I am now about a week post surgery. Every time I eat I get intense chest pain right on my diaphragm area ( i did have a hernia they removed while in surgery there) the pain gets worse with the thicker the liquid. Has anyone else experienced this ? About how long until it goes away ?

Yesterday at my NUT class I found out that I will have to take alot of vitamins... Ive been looking at them and the can be pretty pricey... So, what is everyone's favs, best place to buy pest prices etc...

Good Morning All, I'm about a month away from my surgery! Now, I'm a planner so I like to have things ready to go and I understand this is going to be a take it one day at a time sorta thing because my body may or may not like certain things after surgery. But I have a fairly busy life; young kids, full time job, etc. Well I have the next couple weekends off and I'd like to make my life a little bit easier for when I return to work after surgery. I'll probably still be in a mushy food stage when I return to work and wanted to make some soups/other foods ahead of time and freeze them, but I'm not sure if it will be worth it. Just wanted to get some thoughts of tho…

This is my second week since i did my surgery. And i havent lost 1 pound. All im doing is drinking fluids and protein Shakes. Have been stuck on the same amount of pounds. Please help. im very disapointed.

How long did everyone use their little one ounce cups for, how did you do the transition to "big girl cups" and how did you handle going out like shopping where maybe its harder to get your water. Right now I am supposed to be drinking 1 ounce every 10 minutes does that change when I go on to the mushy foods part of the diet??

How many calories are you all eating at 4 months? I'm aware that every doctor has different recommendations, but just curious! Thanks [emoji4]

My two actual surgeries went very well (1) gastric bypass 2) cholycystectomy (gallbladder removal including a 2 inch gallstone. See attached pics). Walked a lot from day 1 and used inspiration spirometer like crazy too 10 times per hour-was very compliant and literally, just soo thrilled to be in the post-op phase. Afterwards on day 4, I had some complications, however. Temp went from 99 (was 99-99.4 post op days 1-3) to 102.6 on day 4. At the ER, all blood work was normal, but the the ct scan with contrast & chest ray showed that I have ATELECTASIS as it turns out. (An area of one of my lungs didn’t reinflate) after I was taken off the ventilator during anesthesia.…

Hello, I was sleeved 10/17 along with a hernia repair and discharged 10/18. I was only getting 7 oz of fluid in a day and finally called my surgeon. He said I was released way to soon and need to get back to the hospital since I was so dehydrated only getting 7 oz of liquid in per day. He said I need to be getting 60-70oz in per day. Unfortunately I am still in the hospital and won’t be released until I can start drinking. Thankfully I haven’t had any nausea or throwing up, however when I drink something I feel it hit my stomach or now pouch and it feels like an elephant jumps on it. Has anyone experienced this?

A friend of mine is thinking about getting the Sleeve, but she has to take ibuprofen on a regular basis. I know nsaids are a no no for us so was wondering if anyone else had this problem and how did you manage it? Also are gastric bypass patients also not allowed nsaids? She really wants to have the surgery but ibuprofen is the only thing that helps her pain and now she’s discouraged.

Ok, everyone. How is everyone doing? What are you eating/drinking?

It’s been a while I am 7 months out and my weight goes from 218 one day to 215...I feel like I am suppose to be down more I don’t know what it is my SW:286 I am still trying to learn how to eat However I walk daily and take in as much water & Protein as I can. Oh! I’ll post a current photo[emoji18]

Not sure what made me think of this, but has anyone around goal been stopped and have trouble with not looking like their license? Do people get new ones?

I am two months post op and eat very slow. Will I ever eat like a normal person at a normal rate? Will I be able to take bigger bites. Sometimes I am hungry and I eat to quickly and then I feel it stuck. I miss eating normal to eat normal bites and swallow.

I had RNY in 2003....have had very slow weight loss even tho I've followed prescribed diet, routines. I developed postprandial hyper insulinism (low blood sugar after eating a small amount of carbs (5-10 carbs) This has been life threatening. I experienced insulin coma several times before it was diagnosed. Endocrinologists tell me they are seeing more post RNY patients with this very serious problem. If you become sleepy and confused then "fall asleep" 90 minutes to 2 hrs after eating any carbs I urge you to get a glucose monitor and check your blood sugar when you start to feel tired or confused. My blood sugar has been as low as 28 after a doctor had me eat a…

Hello Everyone, My name is Michelle I just converted my Lapband to a Sleeve on 10/10/2017. The acid reflux is keeping me up at night and even the medication that the doctor prescribed keeps me up at night. Any one else have this problem?

Hey everyone. I am only about 9 days out from getting my sleeve. I have been trying to transition to full liquids on my plan, but literally everything makes my stomach cramp. It's like I almost feel like I have a stomach virus every time I put something into my sleeve. Even my stage one liquids are starting to bother me. I feel so miserable and slightly regretting my decision of doing this. I just want to feel better. Please tell me someone else has experienced this and knows how to help me. Sleeved 10/10/17 • HW 280 (3/1/17) • SW 259 (10/10) • GW 180 (TBD)

Hey all! I'm four months out an I am trying to start watching my macros. I try to keep my calories at 800-900 day, but for those of you that calculate macros...can you tell me how you calculate that and what your numbers looks like?

10/15/17 Good Afternoon All, I've been having trouble not regressing to eat bad things since the Sonoma Wildfires started. I can't eat a lot at a time but I can snack. I'm trying to stay strong but when I get stressed its very hard to do. These fires are scary. We are still in our house but I worry about evacuating myself, my husband and our 3 cats a lot. It makes me want to eat. Any suggestions on willpower?

I feel great now its time to go home hoping I still feel ad good tomorrow I felt a gas bubble and burped but that hurt. Also what do you all do when you cough or sneeze? That hurts . have my 4 oz in everyhout but my hubby thinks I'm chugging it maybe I am have to slow down with that does anyone have any tips or suggestions for me?

I'm 11 months out from my sleeve. The past week I've been following a strict keto diet but today I broke down. I was stressed out and I ate 3/4 a bacon egg and cheese sandwich. I've never done that since surgery and I'm so mad that I let myself emotionally eat. Ugh. Have I lost restriction? I'm so surprised by how much I was able to eat.

SW 325 CW 250 GW 195 5'5" seelved 6/29/17. My before n after so far

Surgery date was 9/5/17. i can still only eat jello, fruit, and juices, my body doesn't like protein shakes. I'm weak and thirsty. I'm not doing good with this surgery at all. My doctor thinks it's all in my head. Which it is, I'm terrified to eat regular food. Like to the point that I try and I throw it up. Tomorrow I'm going to try a different kind of protein shake. ive tried apple sauce, sugar free pudding, Eggs, The doctors have done a leak and tablet test and everything came back normal and fine. Blood work looked great too! I hiccup 24/7 and when I throw up...it's awful, it drains me. I'm not starving but internally I am. I wake up at 3 am a…

I'm 2 weeks out from my gastric sleeve, so am obviously going through all the cravings and panic moments of never being able to eat normally again. I've read a lot of similar posts on here, but everyone seems to interpret "eat normally again" to mean going back to eating the way I did before surgery. What I mean is that when I calculate what a normal, healthy, active person at my goal weight should be eating each day to maintain that weight, it's around 2,400 calories a day (I'm a 6' male with a bigger frame). The impression I've gotten from my surgeon and nutritionist is that I'll likely be averaging 1,000 - 1,200 calories a day for the rest of my life. The surgery d…

Hello! I had Gastric Sleeve 10 almost 11 weeks ago, and at first I could barely eat a thing, I had absolutely no appetite at all so I ate very little and often had really bad stomach pains and sick feeling from not eating. I've been able to eat more so thats not an issue now, but I am starting to find myself getting hungry. Most people i've spoken to said they didn't get an appetite back for months some even a year post op. Most days I don't really have an appetite but some days I do. Today in particular, its crazy i'm so hungry, I haven't been this hungry at all since surgery but for some reason today I have such a strong appetite and i'm trying my very b…

Anyone have experience? I am 3 weeks,2 days out and have an upper respiratory and possibly sinus infection. My allergist called in a z-pack. I called the surgeon on call who I think was just a general surgeon and he said it was okay. Wondering if anyone has taking anti-biotic. Thanks.

Can anyone tell me of their experiences with their stages and fullness. Right now I'm 1 week post op and I have no problems downing water or protein shakes and I never feel full but I'm not hungry?!...Im so worried about not feeling restriction from my sleeve..Please help. Sent from my SM-G928V using BariatricPal mobile app

I have tried like heck to prepare for the days after my surgery, but I was wondering if there was anything you had on hand that made your life easier? I am staying the first 2 days at my friends house because I live far away from the hospital and would like to be near by just in case anything happens. I bought a mini fridge to store h20's, yogurts, poweraid zero, broth, and Jello. I brought some books, my computer, and cell phone and I have lots of comfy pj's. Can you think of anything else? I don't want to be bored, I hate being bored so I added like 30 instant shows and movies to my netflix account.