POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Today is my first day back at work (after 2 weeks off) I had my surgery 14 days ago. Had a little bit of nausea early post op. This morning getting ready for work I had a shake, drank frequently through the day, soup for lunch and casserole (puréed) for dinner and just puked. I've been feeling nauseous all day and a reflux type feeling... does anyone have any advice?

I am 5 weeks out and still can't drink or eat much at all. Water makes me sick but I always feel thirsty. I can eat a little soft food but anything like meats grounded up even hurt my stomach. Veggies don't seem to be a issue though. I have horrible constipation and know I need more fluid but I just can't get it down. Very nervous and surgeon sucks can't even get a call back. Please help.

Hi there...a week shy of 5 months post op RNY....down almost 80lbs. I will admit I am not taking my vitamins, water or protein like I should. I know...what a dumb f**k I am. I know. But I have started to take my liquid vitamins and my protein but did bad with water this week leading me to be SO constipated from Monday to today. All in all everything cleared out and I thought I was okay but the last couple of days I've been feeli my a sort of nauseas feeling and almost like indigestion but not fully since RNY...almost like a thick grease feeling in my throat. This is after I made and had about 3 oz of home made pulled pork. Since I am losing regularly I've been eating a ke…

My surgery was 4 days ago. Overall I feel pretty good but I can't stand up straight I'm all hunched over. Did this happen to anybody? Does anybody know what this could be? Suggestions?

Hi everyone, I am 1 week post op tomorrow and I will be switching to puréed foods... my stage two of my diet. I know everyone's is different. I have been doing protein shakes and clear liquids. This stage is pudding, strained cream soups, apple sauce, yogurt. First, what type of yogurt did you guys use? Very confused about how to make it palatable. I hate yogurt, especially plain but I want to try new things. Also, and unrelated, I am having pain at times during sleep and during the day in the top middle of my stomach almost like a bubble, lasts like 5 seconds and goes away. I am a mom so I am moving a lot .. Thanks in advance. Crystal, 30, Rhode Island Gastric slee…

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30 days post surgery, down 40 pounds and the other day my lower left side starts hurting. Muscles spasms at first and now soreness. Also, my left shoulder started hurting again just like after surgery. I know there is some dehydration involved, but I freak out and fear kidney issues. I plan to call my doctor tomorrow if the pain hasn't subsided. Any thoughts?

Has anyone else been released from the hospital the next day after sleeve surgery without having a leak check?

Hi everyone! I had surgery on 8/22!! I was released the next day but when I got him I experienced some nausea. I think it was the anesthesia and pain meds. Anywho I took some meds and I am feeling much better. I have been walking around and trying to take in as much liquid as I can. I notice that gas makes me super uncomfortable but other than that I am doing well. Good luck to those of you having surgery soon!

Today is 2 weeks post op, and I'm feeling great! Down 18lbs, and thrilled to be done with the liquid phase! 1 month of liquids really sucks. Lol. I made a ricotta bake for dinner. It tasted amazing, but I was only able to eat a few bites.

So far so good. I'm still in the hospital, but maybe discharged later today. So far they have me pouring liquid into the 1 oz measuring cups (the kind III get with cough medicine) and drinking from those so they know I can tolerate liquids. My only real issue is with gas. They say they pump air into you during the surgery so it's all normal, but that's what hurts at the moment. How are my other August friends doing? We were 3 with the same exact date...

I have not had any problems from my surgery as of today with actual drinking versus sipping. Are we supposed to sip to help with the sleeve and not stretch our stomach or is it ok to drink normally if we can? No burping today, no gas. thanks in advance

I had surgery Thursday at 3:00pm. I had horrible gas in chest and shoulder for the first night. I kept walking and walking and the next day felt better not 100 percent. I came home today and every time I drink I feel my chest has something stuck in there. Is it still gas because I am still burping. I also have stomach spam when I take sips. Is this all normal???

I had the sleeve done on May 2nd. Starting weight was 214.4. I have been bouncing between 149-152 for the past month and a half. Can't lose anymore! I'm trying hard! Is my body happy where it is? I am very please with my weight loss. My goal is 140

I don't get a period because i take the depo shot. I'm 14 days post rny and I've had a full blown period for the past 6 days. Is this normal or should i contact one of my physicians? Sent from my SM-G930P using BariatricPal mobile app

Last night after work I went home and did what has now become a ritual. I made a cracker with chunky peanut butter and strawberry preserves. I know I am not supposed to do this - but this one thing feels like something I am going to hold on to, to keep, like a little prize for all the other things I didn't do earlier in the day and the other things I did do that I am supposed to do. Now, there have been some changes - instead of a full sandwich I use a very low carb wafer. And I measure the peanut butter out at 20 grams and I now splurge on this very high preserves that are made from these very tiny strawberries in the pacific northwest, etc. But it got me wo…

I had VSG 5 1/2 years ago for some upper GI issues, not really for weight loss. I had severe acid reflux also. The sleeve did not do anything to help my reflux, and recently my acid was out of control. My doctor said the only way to cure it and avoid more acid damage to my esophagus was RNY. So I had revision to bypass in June. He said I would experience acid for about 60 days maybe, but no more than that. I was on my two pills a day. I had reflux about twice a week very early morning. At about 7 weeks, my acid stopped. When I went to my post op, he told me to cut down to one pill a day, and then after a week if I still had no acid, to stop them completely. so…

I am looking for recommendations for shapewear. I am not new to shapewear, but I am having difficulty finding what I need that will work, and given good shapewear is very expensive, I am hoping some of the ladies here can give some good recommendations. I am 5'8", have lost 75 lbs, but am carrying most of my weight right now in my thighs, hips and lower belly. I would like to wear more dresses and skirts, but need to handle the thigh chub rub - for everything I am buying (which goes to mid thigh), the thigh parts are rolling up. I have tried Thighstincts (which is not shapewear), Spanx mid thigh body suits and other brands - but they all roll up. The only thing I…

Well I'm almost 6 weeks out and I've hit my first issue with my vsg. I can get really bad headaches due to inflammation and pinched nerves in my neck, one of the many reasons the decision to have the surgery. But I'm having a bad headache and this is the third day and it's at its worst. Aleve was my go to pill and worked wonderful and I'm not allowed to take that apparently. I had called the doctor yesterday and they said liquid Tylenol or crush a regular Tylenol. I did this and it didn't help . Does anyone have any recommendations? This is an inflammation issue due to my fibromyalgia and it flares a lot in my neck and low back/hips. Any help would be greatly appreciat…

I just had a revision from sleeve to bypass in June. My acid was terrible and literally had control! The sleeve did not do anything for my bad acid in 5 1/2 years. This was the only resolve for it was to have RNY. He said I would still experience a little acid for about 60 days. So I was still on my Pepcid twice a day. I still had reflux very early morning a couple times a week. I stopped having it about the end of seven weeks. He said to stop taking the second one for a week, and if I still had none, stop taking the second one too. I did, and have not had any acid! Finally! So my suggestion is that if you have severe acid and are opting for a sleeve, talk to your doctor …

I have surgery tomorrow and I feel like vomiting I am so nervous. I think I'm more nervous of what to expect when I wake up. Some people say it's so painful and some say they just had gas pains. I'm so freaked out. I am super excited to start my new journey but I am scared about pain. I usually do well with pain as I gave birth to two children with no epidural all natural. Everyone saids if you could do that then this will be super easy. Don't know how true that is [emoji45]

Hello everybody! Anybody feel phlegm in their throats after surgery? I've been doing the exercises they told me to do at the hospital and it hurts to cough. I'm terrified of getting pneumonia. Any thoughts?

Hey guys has anyone experienced buyers regret with their surgeries? I'm 3 weeks post and it's been horrible. I feel so alone I don't know what I'm doing. My stomach feels weird 80% of the time and I think I'm dehydrated. I'm starting to get depressed I rushed into this surgery with out doing proper research. Now it's done and all I can think is what have I done to my self. I wish I could just go back and back out. Yes the weight is coming off and physically I feel great walking more less aches . But my stomach is always bothering me I don't know when I'm hungry my saliva is always foamy I can't drink my protein shakes with it getting sick puréed food is giving me problem…

Hi how was recovery for u...mine seems to be kicking my butt. On top of this taking so many meds ugh after recovery detox it all Grateful yes 2chance of life.

Do you think the broccoli and cauliflower veggies tots are suitable for soft food stage? Cooked in the air fryer to a soft golden delicious morsel of goodness I'm asking for a friend. Sent from my XT1635-02 using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm 7 weeks post op and I have not lost an ounce since 11 days ago. Are stalls this long normal? What was your longest stall? I've upped my protein intake, am more active, and nothing is working. I'm getting a little discouraged. Any advice on how to break it?

I've been following a ketogenic diet for the last 3 months and have been pretty successful. My surgeon originally wanted me to lose about 30 pounds and I have lost 25 and he has been happy with me so far. My nutritionist did not suggest keto, I kind of just took it in my own hands to follow keto instead of the high protein low fat diet they recommended. My main question here is, if you followed keto up until you got close to your surgery date what did you do when you got close to surgery? Did you go back to high protein low fat, or follow keto right up until the pre op liquid diet? I'm not sure what I wanted to do. My surgery isn't officially scheduled yet but I'm probabl…

Today is my first day back to work and I am having bad diarrhea and bloating. I'm on liquids until next week, and today I've had one premiere protein, sugar free jello, sugar free pudding, and less than one cup of blended lentil soup. All of these foods are on my dr's list and I had no problem with them on my pre-op diet or when I ate them sparingly in the first few days after surgery. Other than feeling uncomfortable from the bloating, I'm not having weird pain or other symptoms. Could this be a result of the sugar substitutes in my foods? If so, it's weird I didn't have this problem when I was home (however, I was on pain killers, which tend to cause constipation …

when will the ketosis breath go away I have gum and mints but feel self conscious to talk I'm almost 4 weeks post op brush my teeth and use mouth wash 3 times a day Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using BariatricPal mobile app

I started soft foods yesterday and I'm only 2.5 weeks out and it's so hard for me to get all my protein in and water for my goal. It's like I haven't found the right powder or shake for the protein and I get full fast. I want to do better so when my 6weeks comes up I can get back in the water and do water aerobics again. Any help or advice I'm really struggling. I just want to get back to everyday activities again. Tiffani[emoji1528][emoji757]️[emoji175]

I was sleeved on 8/2... been sleeping sitting half way propped up with 2-3 pillows.. ready to sleep in own bed on flat back or side but scared of getting pain..anyone else sleeping comfortably? Lapband placed: 8/2011 Lapband removed: 3/2017 VSG: 8/2/2017

I'm hoping to get some answers here. I had the sleeve done yesterday and have now vomited about 10 times. It's always dark yellow in color. Is this normal? Should I be contacting my surgeon? i have taken the nausea medicine but I don't usually feel nauseated, it just comes up every few hours then I feel fine again. I'd appreciate any advice anyone has or experience.

I am 2 weeks post surgery of the gastric sleeve. I have not lost any weight. I am following the Stage 2 diet, no cheating. I am getting very nervous that I have not lost any weight. What should I do?

Hello Everyone, I am 3 weeks post-op from VSG and hoping you all might give some input on the best food tracker app. I have used Fitness Pal in the past. Any other good ones? Thank you! ~Nikki

I am two weeks post op. My plan called for a solid week of clear liquids, and now I have been on full liquids (protein drinks, malt-o-meal, greek yogurt without fruit chunks, soups made with milk, etc.) During the day, I follow a schedule and consume between 3-4 ounces of non-protein heavy options. I also get in my protein options. I am consuming right around the recommended amount of 65 grams. I am drinking clear non-caloric liquids all day (except for 30 minutes before and after the “meal”). During the day, I do get a little hungry, but I am easily satisfied by following the prescribed plan. At night, I feel hungry. I am not sure what to ma…

I just had surgery this morning and I am in so much pain! Please help me see the light of the end of the tunnel. I knew I would be sore but I am in so much pain. [emoji26]

I was sleeved on 08/21 and I am so nauseous and in so much pain. I can barely move and when i do I have to clutch my stomach so it doesn't feel like it is being ripped apart. I am taking nausea meds and those are helping, but the only think I can keep down is popsicles and water. When does this get better? Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

StRted soft mushy food and I feel full after a couple bites but like I feel like I have to eat a lot more. Like I'll eat 5 bites and then wait a hour or so eat another 5 bites or so. Is that normal? Also for some reason I feel a lot more energize with food than I did the liquids. Even though technically it's not as much protein but I still feel kinda a lot better is this normal? Tiffani[emoji1528][emoji757]️[emoji175]

I'm at a stand still about ideas of what to eat at my 6 wks post op. Any ideas?

I'm 3 weeks post op sleeved 8/2 and I'm tired of sipping I just want to chug a bottle of ice cold water like before Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using BariatricPal mobile app

I had to stop the protein Shakes they were mAking my stomach work all day non-stop churning. So I had to eat a little meat for a few days. Just until the protein soups and drinks I ordered from amazon came in. Have anybody experienced this.

I'm wondering if anyone else is having "new" experiences with workplace stress. Pre-op, not much turned my stomach. I'd let a lot roll off my back, the small stuff was never an issue. Now 2 months post op, and recently back to work a few weeks ago, I'm finding the tiniest things are mountains for me. I've been so focused on myself, healing, adjusting, and now when I come into workplace drama and blatant lies, I'm utterly overwhelmed. Sick to my stomach, unable to eat, no energy of course, lack of concentration, and completely consumed! This is Not the old me, and I'm lost. Is this part of all the chemical adjustments? Is this because I'm still healing and my body is us…

Does anyone stop drinking 30 minutes before eating and does it really have to be 30 minutes before and after ?

Hi all.. I am about 6/7 weeks out been on normal foods since week 4+ as was aproved by my surgeon when I saw him. I thought it would be nice to share my experience as pre sleeve I would research what it would be like after ovcourse its different for all. So I am on holiday at the moment. We were looking for a restaurant not all you can eat as I had it down ordering in a restaurant, but the tai driver mis understood and took us to an all you can eat buffet were you can not order food of the menu. My mum was worried and said we should go somewere else as I wont eat much here and she thought it was not fair for me to just watch everyone eating…

Did anyone have the band to sleeve revision and get to go home the same day? I'm having the revision as a day surgery and was curious.

What should I take for heart burn tums and rolaids??

Hello everyone! I wanted to check in with some of you veterans that have had VSG and ask for your help with food suggestions during the 6 week post-op phase. I am currently 3 weeks out form surgery and am following the diet recommendations from my doctor but there is no mention of any scrambled eggs in the first 6 weeks. Scrambled eggs have always been one of my protein staples that I tolerate very well. I really don't enjoy the sweet taste of most of the protein shakes and want to get on to eating "real" food sources for protein as soon as possible. Do any of you have suggestions for good protein sources that come from real food that can be eaten between…

Hello friends! I am 5 days post op from my vsg surgery and for the most part I'm feeling pretty good. I'm rarely hungry and do my best to get fluids in through sugar free drinks, popsicles and broths. But I've been struggling with gas pains. It happens throughout the day and the only way to relieve is it to try and burp. I was wondering how long this will last? Every day has gotten better but it's still getting to be annoying and uncomfortable. Accompanying the gas pain, I have a brief minute-long moment where the air gets stuck and I feel extremely nauseous. My mouth fills with saliva as if I'm going to throw up and then never actually do. This has happened once every mo…

I keep feeling like I have a pill or something stuck in my throat and I'm only on the liquid diet. The last two days the only thing I've had is popsicles, protein drinks and water. Anyone else have this happen?

I'm 9 weeks post op and have pretty much been stalled since week 3. At 9 weeks how many calories should I be eating? I can't help but feel as if I'm doing something wrong. I get in atleast 60g of protein and 70oz water a day. Feeling discouraged