POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

I know there's no way it's just me but wow. I never dreamed my back could be so sore from all the weird movements etc. it kills!

What natural remedies do you all use for nausea? I don't feel like I'm going to actually throw up, just feel off. Pre-surgery I would sip on ginger ale and nibble on crackers, but those are no longer options.

Hi Everyone. I'm on the puree stage and have tolerated most foods well. I am craving some bolognese / ragu - did anyone else introduce beef this early? How did you get on?

Hey everyone! It's my first post, and it just had to be tmi. I haven't had a bowel movement since the morning of my surgery. I can pass some gas, and I took Miralax 2 days in a row with no result. The surgeon's office seemed more concerned that I was passing gas. Did this happen to any of you? How long did it take to resolve? I stopped my pain med yesterday, so that should help. Every time I drink liquids, my stomach hurts and I get a pain in my right side. Protein drinks are hard to get down. Maybe I should not refrigerate them? I tried sugar free chocolate pudding the other day. It gave me cramps like I'd have to go to the bathroom, but nothing happ…

Hey everyone I am coming up 5 weeks post op and a bit confused about exercise. Doesn't help I've never dobe any in my fine but whilst laid on my sofa decided I feel fit enough now I realised I have not been told what to do or given any tips! I vaguely remember reading a pamphlet pre op about getting in 20mins walking a day which I do strive for but... Barely gets my heart rate up. What kinds of things does everyone do? Any useful links or tips? I have a treadmill ( I'm about 11lbs to heavy for the reccomend weight though) but otherwise it'll just be my body moving. Thanks. Sent from my HTC 10 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi ladies, How is your weight loss going if you were diagnosed with PCOS? I'm 3 weeks out and wanted to hear about your journey while having it. HW: 242, SW:237, GW: 2 Be UNDER 200, CW:218, height 5'5 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

what are some food you pureed that stayed down

Yesterday was my first day of solid foods - I ended the day disgusted. Too full, too much food, so I am back to my puree for breakfast then for lunch and dinner I will do solids, I am tracking my protein intake and calories to play safe but definitely I will cut down in the amount of food, doctor said 4 to 5 oz if possible. I will do 3 oz it works for me. Sent from my SM-N920T using BariatricPal mobile app

What should I take for a headache, 4 months post op Gastric sleeve.

Could I be dumping from just a few bites of ice cream? I’m 7months post. Down 100 lbs! Have not had this issue before. Please advise!!!

I’m in my 3rd week post op VSG and I could go all day without eating, I don’t feel hungry at all. I do eat the soft diet 3 times a day because I know I have to and I try to get the 64 oz of fluids in too. Does anyone else have this issue. It’s not a no appetite thing it’s just I don’t feel hungry.

I am post op 3 days even when I sip water or swallow anything my whole stomach feels like a Charlie horse like a huge cramp, it cramps up and then releases anyone else experience this

Ok so I am a little frustrated at the moment. My bypass was on 8/25. On 9/5 my nutritionistchanged my diet from clear liquids to full liquids. I have been on full liquids since and I am dying over here. I can't tolerate any of the protein shakes so she finally is allowing me to have 1% milk and yogurt but I still haven't had any pureed food. I see most of you on here talking about being on puree two weeks out and I'm just wondering what is going on with me. Is my DR just trying to torture me ? I'm craving eggs so bad and she says it will be atleast another month before Eggs are introduced.

How many of you are getting your walking in? How long do you walk? Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Help! I recently has lapband in Arkansas on Aug. 10th ant thought I would be living there by now... however we are not. Who does fills in Charlotte? I have just been quoted $295 each fill w/ a $100 program fee and no availability until Oct. 31st... this is crazy. Are there any nurse/PDA who can do it sooner and cheaper? Thank you for any advice or assistance. Sheila

Hi ya'll, I'm in ending my 3rd week post op and I'm encountering a stall. How long will this last? Just curious. I'm sticking to the plan 60 grams protein, clear liquids, and taking vitamins. I'm doing 30 minutes of exercise/walking 5 days a week and 60 minutes 1 to 2 days a week. Sleeved 9/8/17, CW218, GW under 200/size8, HW242, SW237 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

I’m 7 weeks post op and starting about 3 days ago I’ve had really bad nausea, no matter what I eat or drink I get nauseous and even if I don’t eat or drink I get nauseous. I am on a PPI, I have no gallbladder pain and I’ve thrown up twice but nothing really came up. I’m going to get a hold of the dietician tomorrow but I’m wondering if this has happened to anyone else?

Hi, wondering when to take my meds. For example: my calcium supplements, it says to take at breakfast and dinner but i should not drink just before a meal. What do you recommend?

Gang, Has anyone tested carbonation out yet? I had a Mimosa and everything was fine, ( I did drink it slowly). I just attempted to have a few sips of Diet Dr. Pepper and I almost DIED! Honestly it hurt so bad I did not move for about 2 mins. I do not drink sugar drinks and only wanted a a little pick me up from the Diet Dr. Pepper but the pain in my chest has not gone away.

Good morning fellow sleevers! I'm about to wrap up a one-month free trial of Gwynnie Bee, and paid month of Dia & Co, and wanted to share my experiences. Dia & Co.: Pros - Easy to use, filling out the style profile is pretty fun, shipping is free, shipping is really fast, can include accessories, good on-line gallery of real women wearing the outfits, someone else does the coordinating for you Cons: (also a pro, depending on your perspective) someone else is picking the clothes for you, wear/return/exchange window is only 5 days, the clothing is meant to be purchased rather than rented, not as many budget items Cost: $20 "Styling Fee", which i…

I have 2 questions that I'm looking for some information on. I was told that after the gastric sleeve you can't take an NSAIDs anymore? But when I do research some say u can just not every day, others say not at all, and some even say they were never told anything about it. I ask bc I'm having major back issues. I'm really inflamed all throughout my spine and they suggested taking an anti inflammatory but I didn't think I could so I looked into natural supplements and they say turmeric is really beneficial for inflammation so I was thinking of trying that but I'd really like input on taking, ibuprofen or aleve etc... My other question is about weight loss. I had the …

I realize that my current weight is higher than some people’s start weight - but today, I broke the 200s. A lifetime of being obese, this is monumental for me! I converted my sleeve to bypass on 9/11, was 314 on surgery day. My high weight was 460. This journey is long and winding, take pleasure in every step of the way!

Today is my 35th birthday and I can't think of a better way to spend it! I was sleeved yesterday and am currently recovering. So far so good, got 25 laps in, water going down okay and the nurses are on point with the pain meds. I am so excited to start thus new journey! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using BariatricPal mobile app

I would appreciate some advice on selecting a personal trainer. I have had two. One Pre- surgery worked me very hard - pushed me - and with the result that 24-36 hours after most sessions I was so stiff I could hardly move. The hour was frankly torture that I got through. Post -surgery I have had 12 sessions with a different personal trainer . This individual always gives me the two kilo weights for the first rep and I need to encourage her to give me more weight. I have never had a single ache after a session. I am not a natural fitness bunny so I can't honestly say that I enjoyed the exercise more with this personal trainer. Both trainers emphasised wa…

Any one convert from band to bi pass? How was it? Advice please. Im worried / concerned. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey everyone I have a trip planned about 6/7 weeks after surgery. Going to Disneyworld adventuring around Florida etc. I was just curious as to what to expect. If it may be too much to handle walking/ Pain wise. Etc. if anyone has experience with going on a trip soon after surgery. Thanks

All, i had 3 strokes on the recovery table right after the gastric sleeve. I am looking to see if anybody has expierences the same issue or know someone that has. Thanks for the help.

So bypass was 9/12. Follow up is on 9/30. At this point I am down 21 lbs. I did weigh Sunday and was below 200 only to weigh again ( feeling really bloated this morning) and discovering I was at 203. Probably not a big deal but I have a few questions. 1. Is this normal? Weight fluctuation? 2. I should be on puréed foods. I'm still having a lot of bloating. I know I'm eating foods of the wrong consistency (and I AM CHANGING IMMEDIATELY after talking with one of my supportive mentors) but I want to know if I've done real damage or if this is where the bloating is coming from. 3. There are very little limitations on my puréed diet but it does say no raw fruits and vegg…

Hi All, I'm 3 months post op and I am having serious cravings for frackers and chip. Does anyone have any recommendations for replacements good for that crunchy, salty texture? Thanks

Hi! I was sleeved 9/18 and doing pretty good so far except for the constant pain/gas in the middle of my chest. Literally every swallow of water, soup, SF jello, SF pudding etc -- I feel it. Even when I am not consuming anything, I feel it sometimes. I am still able to mostly get my protein/water intake in but I am just so uncomfortable and miserable due to this:-( I did have my hiatal hernia repaired during surgery so I was wondering if anyone else has had this issue with their recovery after having the sleeve and hiatal hernia repair? When did it finally start to go away or feel better? Thanks!!

Any tricks you can give me for meats I can eat and how to cook them so they can eat with no problem?

Hi, guys I had my vsg on 9/18/17. I had difficulty with fluid intake so I was in the hospital 4 days. I’m home now and I’m doing much better with fluids, but I can only intake water and some vitamin water. The cream soups are too salty with dilution and the sweet shakes are too sweet. I don’t want either and I have had to force myself to take in 1/2 a cup a day of protein from Unjury. I know it is no where near my goal. I have my first post op appointment on Monday 10/2/17 and was wondering if I just focused on getting in water until then will I be fine. I’m a little frustrated and the pain is horrendous if I attempt to do anything but lay on my back. Any positive input …

Did anyone else get addicted to watching my 600lb life while going thru this procedure? I been off work 2 weeks and have watched almost every episode. [emoji23][emoji23] When I went to my week followup I accidentally called my Doc Dr. Now. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

This is WILD!!!!! Every day I search for clothes! I've always wanted this problem but I'm gonna have to get creative on finding clothes!

I was sleeved on August 18, 2017 in Tijuana, Mexico. I haven’t seen a primary care physician since my surgery and I was wondering at what point I should do so? I’ve heard that it’s a good idea to check in with a doctor to make sure everything is going smoothly and you’re not malnourished. Even those of you who were sleeved in the states, how often have you seen your doctor? Thanks friends [emoji178]

I was sleeved on 9/20 and I have been very cautious about not drinking too fast so that wouldn't be uncomfortable. Today I have been taking larger drinks without discomfort, so I was wondering if I am not feeling the full sensation. Right now, I'm still having gas pains and incision pain, and a lot of gas movement/sounds so maybe I can't get a good idea of what it feels like because of everything else going on? Thoughts? Similar experiences? Thanks!

Can you have strained soup's in phase 1?

I'm 2 months out August 2nd 2017 I had no problems falling asleep at all or hard time sleeping now i wake up super early and stay up til around 1-2am and can't fall asleep till 5-6 am I go back to work next week any ideas on what it could be or how to help? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had my VSG on 9/5/2017 and I was so thrilled before I had my surgery. I felt so much excitement because I worked hard to lose the weight I needed. I kept to the pre-op diet and managed to cut a lot of bad foods from my life. I made some big lifestyle changes as well. I hardly slept the week before my surgery and I felt the happiest I had ever felt in my life. But post-op, I just feel blah. It seems like I just lost all the excitement I had before. I go to my group meetings and I see all the other patients who had the surgery, and they have seem to have endless amounts of energy. I don't regret my surgery at all, but could it just be from the hormonal changes my body i…

I was thinking that, obviously, I'll still have the sleep apnea the days and even weeks after surgery. If I always wear the mask, how will I know when it's gone, if it goes, short of doing another sleep study? Sleep on the couch and have the kids tell you?

So this may be an unusual one, but I wanted to get an electric hand-mixer to help me make things like Jell-O and Pudding (nearly liquid mixing, no heavy stuff). I bought a 2-speed one that included a whisk attachment, and the lowest speed is way too fast and splashes all over the place. Has anyone come across one of these things where the lowest speed would be good for something like this without making a mess? Thanks.

I have lost 19.5lbs since my liquid diet on the 11th and today I am up two lbs. I have not cheated, hit my water and protein goals everyday and get a small walk in as well. I'm hoping someone else has had a gain during PMS or their period? Just a bit bummed being one week out of surgery.

Sooo I am trying to figure out if loose grits can be considered for the full liquid stage? Anybody know? Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

How soon did everyone start eating solids or even soft foods. I am one week out and I'm suppose to still be doing liquids and my funnel diet which includes scrambled eggs and Greek yogurt and broths for another week. but the nurses keep telling me I can slowly start eating regular foods now. I'm scared and don't want to mess anything up.

Vitamins that are compatible with the baratric vitamins Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

I know I can't have caffeine but can I get like a sugar free decaf skinny latte from Dunkin' Donuts or Starbucks? I am really missing my coffee.

I was wondering if you used a coughing pillow after VSG and if so, how long after surgery did you need it? Would a firm pillow be better than a squishy fluffy one? I am hoping to go back to school a week after surgery (hopeful, not overly optimistic lol) and I was wondering if I'd need to take my pillow with me.

OK guys and gals....I will probably be having my surgery in November. I have almost finished all my pre op appointments. I am getting a little nervous but still excited. I weigh in at 237 lbs, 5'5". My Cholesterol is super high, I sweat terribly, and I have high BP. I am hoping this surgery helps with all of this. So, how much weight did everyone lose that is around my stats? Did it help with health issues? Thanks:) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello! I'm 2 weeks post op with a 4 month old baby girl and an almost 3 year old boy. My 4 month old was exclusively breast fed up until the day of surgery. I tried to pump and dump after surgery until I was completely off medications (1 week) BUT got lazy and did not keep up, thus my supply went down! My baby is being supplemented with formula as I'm desperately trying to get my supply back up to what it used to be. Right now she only breastfeeds at night but I'm hoping we can go back to being ebf soon. Anyways, being a mom of a baby and toddler and just having had surgery has been hard. Not only keeping up with them and all their needs, but the fact that I still need t…

They say your hunger hormone is basically gone after surgery. I'm 5 days out, I'm still hungry I have such a bad sweet tooth right now. I feel like a failure right now. I don't have great self control. [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24]