POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

How long is food in your stomach? I was just curious

Are you supposed to count your protein shakes as your 64 oz/day of water? Someone said I could but that doesn't really make sense BC its not a clear liquid.

So i am at the end of my pureeing stage and i feel as though i forgot how to eat.. and dont wanna eat anything that has to be chewed. Fish was yuck , chicken yuck now to try Turkey .. i will be sticking to shakes until i can figure out how to chew .. anyone else having this issue

I am 5 weeks post op and at work today they had what they called Swiss steak, but looked like a hamburger patty. I ate one fine until the last two bites I had to stop, as I got a very full feeling suddenly and have felt full all night (5 hours later still feel full.) I tried to drink a few sips of water and it just makes me feel full again. I'm thinking my body is having trouble processing the meat. I really haven't had much trouble eating much of anything. Sometimes it just takes me awhile to eat whatever it is I'm trying to eat. Has anyone else had this issue? And what can I do to not feel like this? Do I need to just drink fluids/shakes until the fullness goes away? Th…

Hello everyone... I had bypass on 8/29/17 so I am about 6 days out and I was wondering if anyone has had weight gain? On surgery day I weighed 209 and they weighed me afrter surgery and I weighed 216 and I have lost some weight but not very much. This is super frusrating since I havent eaten anything in a week, I am getting my daily water and close to my protein...whats wrong!!! Any ideas!!!!????

Hey guys, i was just wondering if any of you has been recording your journey, im just a month post op and i wanna keep the track of everything but i dunno how should i do it... any suggestions? Sent from my SM-N920C using BariatricPal mobile app

How’s dating been for sleevers out there? Just wondering when would be the right time to say anything or if you should say anything. I’m just wondering during outings, like at dinner with someone new you’re dating, and maybe didn’t tell them you had surgery, how do you handle it. I’m thinking they would start to notice how you’re eating...or not eating, especially in the very beginning when you’re on liquids and puréed. I haven’t had surgery yet, hopefully I’ll be approved before the year is up.

Had RNY and hiatal hernia repair 10/03/17, so far everything went well, bit soar, but I occasionally cough up phlegm which hurts to cough. Does anyone experience this and how long does it take to go away?

Hi all... now that I’m on the losers side I’d like to get your input in pocket scales I can carry around with me once I move on to solids. Any recommendations? Cheers!

Hey everyone, I'm laying here in the hospital. I was sleeved yesterday. I was in so much pain from the gas yesterday but they were running pain medicine through my IV so I was asleep for most of it. I have gotten up a lot to talk but I still have painful gas in my stomach. The pain has been almost unbearable in my incisions too. They are weaning me off pain meds and it's almost more than I can handle right now. Can anyone recommend something to help this gas? The hospital gave me a chewable for gas but that still didn't help.

Well I had my surgery last Friday when I got out of surgery it hurt so bad I told my wife it was not worth it tell them to put my stomach back LMAO!!! But now I am not in so much pain just got to get use to eating slower because it makes me feel sick but I must say in a week I have went from 456 pounds to 419 pounds and counting can't wait to hit 399 Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

So I had surgery 9/26 and I'm on soft food/ puréed....my son plays hockey and after today's game the entire team with families are going to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings. I'm not seeing anything on the menu I can order to make it look like I'm eating (I haven't told anyone I had Bypass). Any suggestions? I have digested everything okay I've tried so far like beef barley soup, chili, cottage cheese, etc. Help! Thanks!!!!!

I’m 11 days post op and today I ate 1280 calories in soup and yogurt. I don’t get it. I don’t have problems eating too much or getting sick. I feel overly full sometimes like today but never enough to vomit or dump. I can drink water normally and never have had a problem with that... other people I know can only eat 2-4 ounces at a time... I hope this changes when I go to puréed and soft foods... otherwise idk why I did this surgery!!! I thought I’d be much more restricted than I am.

I will be 3 months post op of RNY Gastric Bypass and today I took a pregnancy test which gave a positive result. I am absolutely petrified on what to do because it is so early in my journey. Has anyone experienced this or going through the same thing? I’m so confused on what to do. I plan on calling my doctors tomorrow and scheduling an appointment.

Hey all, I am getting close to 4 months post op and I am only taking in 400-600 calories a day. I don't feel hungry, even when I do, since I don't crave anything I don't want to eat. I know I've not been taking in enough protein and when I remember to try and 'catch up' its later in the day. I can't eat at my desk at work and my work never gave me any accommodations to help with meeting liquid and food intake which makes it a lot harder. I feel like I've gone off the rails but also having a bad mental night so focusing heavy on the negative which I was doing well at combating the last couple weeks.

I know this probably sounds like a crazy or stupid question, but I have to ask... I'm going to be flying out of state the end of the month, and I'm just curious to know if the staples from the surgery can cause the metal detector to go off when I go through security? Just wondering if I need to take any of my hospital paperwork with me showing I had surgery. I will be 6 weeks post op when I fly. Thanks!

Has anyone had an issue with throwing up yellow liquid stuff for no reason? I kept waking up during the night not feeling good, kinda sick/queasy feeling in my stomach. I normally keep water beside my bed at night to drink. After waking up the 3rd time I went to the bathroom and then had to grab a trash can because I felt it coming up. Now I had a flu shot the other day, but I don't think that is the cause. Any thoughts??? Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I just started eating puréed and soft foods. What do you take when you are gone from the house for 5 or so hours but not at stationary place, like an office? Thanks.

Hello everyone, I was sleeved on Wednesday. Since I’m self Pay I only stayed one night . I woke up in a lot of pain.i just took my meds and trying to stay hydrated. I’m waiting for my nurse to come to my house to deliver my meds for my IV. I been taking gas x strips, which really helps me with the gas pain. I’m trying to stay positive. Also, I have little to no support.

One week and a day post surgery. Find it odd that my doctor's office nor the hospital has called to check on me. Isn't that the norm that someone calls to see how you are doing?maybe it's not.

I went through my surgery on the 10th. I can tell you it was much rougher than I thought it would be. Spent one night in hospital, doctor recommended two but I was cash payment. now that I have been home 3 days the pain seems to be almost as bad. I did get very lucky and no gas pains, but I walked a long way 3x a day even on day of surgery. now the struggle is real just to get water down. I had nauseathefirst four days but seems to be better today. trying hard to get protein and water in but it is hard!!! I keep belching and stomach makes a strange noise after I drink. also I weigh more now than went I went under the knife?! How could that be I ga…

Anyone came off their cpap due to weight reduction?

Hello lovely forum community! I was sleeved 10/10, all went well, I had tremendous issue with gas and ended up staying a second night in the hospital however, I’m home now. When I lie down mostly, but even when I am upright sometimes I have this constant feel of small pop pops in my throat. Almost like small volcanic explosions. My mouth salivates as if I were about to throw up but nothing comes out (not even dry heaving), besides I’m not nauseous. It’s not heartburn so my only guess is that it’s gas that’s still in me relocation and breaking up. Thoughts? Advice? Thanks all!

Has anyone experienced dizziness after surgery? I’m 8months post op and have noticed that when I stand from a seated position my head spins for a while and it’s been happening since a little while after my surgery.

Hey guys I got bypass surgery 5/1/17 and I lost 118 pounds, I was 433 day of surgery. I wanted to know on average how big are our stomachs now? I wanted to know because I can eat some stuff but Its only a few bites and I'm scared of stretching my stomach

I’ve read that any type of WLS is an automatic disqualification, but I have not found anything current. I did see though that the Air Force does not automatically disqualify you if you’ve had WLS...so my question is has anyone here had and experience with trying to enlist or actually being accepted?

1 week post op today. I have done alright over all. No nausea, able to keep fluids down. I am also getting at least 60 grams of protein. I am still sore, and still have a heavy feeling in my abdomen at times. How long did it take for these symptoms to improve?

I had my initial consultation today with Dr. Davis, of the Davis Clinic here in Houston. I have a BMI of 39.6, 237 lbs at 5'5, and he's suggesting the Sleeve would be the best option for me. Anyone ever been to the Davis Clinic and had a Sleeve, and if so, how well are you doing with it?

I was sleeved on 10/5 which was one week ago. I have to do the liquid diet for 2 weeks and am really really missing food. Any suggestions on things that I may not have tried. I've been doing protein shakes, flavored water, cream soup, tomato soup, and jello. I just would love something with substance. Any suggestions from anyone on what they found helpful would be great!!!

I need a recommendation for a good multivitamin. Currently taking the chewables. They don't taste good and I have to take three a day. Any suggestions?

Hello. I’m 2 weeks post op. Just wondering if we’re allowed to have orange juice? I can make fresh squeezed, but we have some bottled quality OJ in the fridge in which I’m craving. Will the acid hurt my stomach? Any advice?

I asked this question from my surgeon and got no answer so I am asking again: why is it that the "left over part of your stomach in removed in gastric sleeve but the same exact part is left in your body when it is is not used for anything in gastric bypass? The same goes with the part of the small intestines that are no longer used. Why is it left in the body? Doesn't it carry a risk for infection when we leave in our body something that is not used for anything in our body? What if there are still some food particles in the part f the intestine that is left there?

3 weeks out come down with a common cold. Anyone no if its OK to drink green tea with lemon and honey my throat is so scratchy Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey BPs, The topic at this month's pre-surgery diet class was vitamins supplements in the first 3 months, e.g. chewables or powders. Someone in the elevator on the way down had sampled a chewable and we were both gagging (and giggling) at how awful it was. Recommendations?? Our practice offered 2 chewable options and 1 powder option, but we can bring other options in for approval.

So, I had my bypass in Mexico on Sept. 11 and 2 days later had to go back to surgery and they had to completely open me up because of a kinked bowel. I stuck to my liquid diet but I was sick all the time so I could barely get anything down. Nausea, and EXTREME gas, my stomach was vibrating constantly. So my surgeon in Mexico told me I was allergic to whey protein. I didn't have any problems with it before during my per-op but I quit anyways. Now, I still can't eat, if I do it's a probably an ounce and then I'm sick for hours so the I feel like I'm withering away. I really need to to find a way to get the required amount of protein to keep me going, in small amounts, so it…

It is a big cleaning day at my house today. I am considering getting rid of some of my summer clothes that should not fit next year. So those of you have been doing this longer than I have, is this premature? Right now things are loose but serviceable. I am planning on keeping enough to make it through, what I hope will be, a long warmish fall. [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey everyone! I am still in recovery from having surgery a few days ago. I have been sharing my experiences on IG and have planned to continue posting about my progress (hopefully lol). I like to see other people's journeys as well, and I do see a lot on this app however I feel like it's not very personable though. If anyone wants to follow each other so we can share ideas moving forward, I would love to make some new Instagram friends. Please leave your IG below if you'd like to follow each other's journeys! My IG is: aryb_vsg Thanks!!! Sleeved 10/10/17 • HW 280 (3/1/17) • SW 259 (10/10) • GW 180 (TBD)

Down -34 I'll take that Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

The scale does not seem to move even if i am doing evrything i was told to do. I WALK 3 MILES EVERY DAY. So far i have lost 16 lbs. Going into my 4th week on monday. What is the average weight loss for the first month and any advice as to why my body has stopped losing weight? Sent from my SM-G935P using BariatricPal mobile app

So I'm getting my protein in Daily and my fluids but my net told me today that I need 902 a thousand calories a day which I know I'm not getting but I also cannot have carbs any suggestions how to get my calories up what to eat to make my calories go up that doesn't have carbs I eat a lot of vegetables in a lot of chicken but apparently that's not doing it

Hello. I'm weeks out an the nausea is killing me. I can barely function. I thought it was the mess from surgery but it's not. I have a blockage in my throat that only 1% patients receive. I can hold food such as soups or bone broth, I'm still on liquids such as watered down shakes. How long will this last until I'm normal? When can I eat soup and progress like a normal person? When will the sleeve stretch? Help me please. Thank you.

I’m TRYING to not get down. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s experienced this. But I’ve hardly eaten in a month!!! And since surgery only TEN pounds?! I don’t freakin get it. Yes I can tell in my clothes etc. but I’m following all the rules and not starving on purpose, sometimes it’s tough to eat but I’m doing ok overall but 10lbs is a joke I lost more than that pre op??? :/ upper left 4 days post op. Bottom right most recent.

Wow!! I am so happy this appointment went well i was so nervous about the weight loss but in 3 weeks i lost 30 pounds my dr is very proud of me as i am in myself.. Only issue i am having is the constipation.. its been 8 days of hell!!! Everything i have tried did not work so doc says just use a suppository and milk of mag every 6 hours until i go. Other than that it has been a wonderful adventure yet far ❤

Tomorrow will be one week of VSG, feeling well so far. I feel no hunger at all, and simply force myself to put something into my stomach. I manage to meet my water goal of 64 oz/day, maybe even more (with a few sips of chicken broth every day). But I really fail to manage my protein goal - getting around 15g with my protein shake. I just can't force myself to drink more than 1/2 serving /day. I tried other protein supplements, but they are too sweet -- after the surgery all artificial sweeteners taste really bad. Once I'm allowed to go to the pureed phase, I think I'll be able to get some proteins through unsweetened real foods, like greek yogurts, meats or soups. But I s…

Hi all, I had my surgery on 8/21. As of two weeks ago, I developed a stricture, meaning my esophagus is closing up. Food is not filtering out of my stomach into my intestines because the hole is too small. I've had it stretched once but ever since the procedure last Tuesday, I've felt worse. When I'm not eating or drinking, it feels like my throat is literally closing up, and I sometimes begin to gag randomly. Food has been an issue. I'm supposed to be on solids but can't progress to them as much. Does anyone have any advice as to what I should be doing at this point? My doctor is pretty much unavailable and I've only spoken to the NP there, but she hasn'…

Hi fellow bypassers! Ever since my surgery was completed on 9/13, I've been exhausted, unable to get enough rest, only able to sleep about 2-4hours at a time since surgery. I don't mean just a little tired, I mean I'm FALLING ASLEEP or on the verge of falling asleep the majority of the day, no matter what I'm doing: at work, watching TV, reading a book, on my phone reading these message boards... everything. I find myself standing or pacing all the time now just so I won't fall asleep (ya, it's odd when the fam is watching TV on the couch and I'm standing BEHIND the couch just to stay awake!). Is anyone else experiencing such dramatic energy loss since their surgery? If …

Has anybody been dealing with extreme nausea! I am 3 weeks out and I can’t put anything on my stomach without feeling extremely sick to my stomach. I have not actually vomited, but seriously can’t deal with this anymore

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any issues w/their Ferritin levels post surgery? I am 8 months out and on my past test results I went from 324 pre surgery to 640 8 months after surgery. Per the paperwork, the range is 10-170 ug/L. I am very good about taking my Vitamins and Calcium the scheduled 2, then 4 hours apart and my other Iron levels are good. I am going on vacation for 2 weeks, but have scheduled an appointment w/my PCP for when I get back. I just wanted to get any input from others who may have had this same issue? Thanks so much!!

Ok can anyone please help so I'm almost 3 months out on the 24th and I have noticed that I don't get that almost full feeling anymore and I'm able to eat more than I did can your sleeve stretch so early I have been the same way just in small portions please help

So I admit I had some bad choices lately and maybe this is why I’m feeling like I’m not losing weight but geeze it seems like I been at the same weight for a couple weeks now or more and it’s killing me. Even my sister loses weight and her eating habits are awful she has the lapband. Im just trying to figure out what I can do. Im back on track now and I workout more so idk maybe I’im Just impatient. Any suggestions? Tiffani[emoji1528][emoji757]️[emoji175]