POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Well, that wasn't too bad. It's a bit like being holed up in a hotel with jet lag. Time is measured out in sips of water and, thankfully, Earl Grey tea. Sleep was fitful and unconvincing. As I can't concentrate quite well enough to read more than a page of a book at a time I go for walks around the ward. After a pain free surgery day I feel a little more shaky today. There's an ache in my shoulder (my body dealing with the gas that was pumped into my stomach cavity, it's like a strain and easily bearable. The closest thing I have to pain is the feeling of cramp or constriction when I try to take deep breaths to my diaphragm. It's like a band that makes you wince when …

I want to dye my hair since I noticed I started getting gray hairs (I'm 27) I read somewhere about not dying hair for 1 year after surgery. Any advice? I'm 9 days post op. Thank you [emoji1] Sent from my Pixel using BariatricPal mobile app

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Hey everyone Sorry it's a tmi post but I'm 3 weeks post sleeve surgery and I've been having loud gurgling noises in my upper chest on the left side and loose bowel motions ? None can tell me what it is and I'm Worrying ! I thought it was lactose intolerance but I've been off dairy for a weeks now and I still have it ? Is this normal ? I'm taking a probiotic and some Reflux meds ? Just don't now what to do about it as it happens with a variety of food etc baked beans, ricotta bake, tuna, cordial ? I have no idea why and I am due to return to work in a week and don't want to have to run to the bathroom all the time ! Thanks

Need some fellow Aussie friends who were sleeved around the same time Sent from my A1601 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello I was sleeved in oct and am wondering if anyone is using any product for diet, fat burners, etc?

On September 11, 2015 (less than 2 months from 2 years.) I opted to have the Bariatric sleeve done. Starting weight was 248, my height is 5'2 small build, diabetic among other things. So naturally I was morbidly obese... Fast forward to now, I have ONLY lost 75lbs..([emoji24]) I weigh in at 173 today, still in a unhealthy percentile for my build. I haven't lost more than the usually give or take +1 or -1 lb each week in over a YEAR!! ([emoji36]) I have tried RESTARTS. I go down a lb. but right back up a few days later. I'm not sure what's worst, me wasting my time on having surgery. Or having surgery and not losing near the amount of weight you want and/or need to lose…

I wait the full 30 minutes post eating and I drink something. Then, I feel like I have to vomit. This is not happening all the time, but most of it. I'm also struggling to get my protein in. I'm about 7 weeks out. I thought it would get easier.

My surgery is scheduled for 8/30. I've been on vacation for about 11 days and still have 7 to go. I figured a longer vacation with my family would be just what I need before I undergo this big change. I had my lap band removed after 12 years on 4/26 and had to heal for 3 months before having the conversion surgery. During my pre op appointment, my surgeon went over the risks and benefits of the surgery and there was on thing that he said that hit me in the head and now has my questioning if I'm making a mistake. Apparently band to sleeve conversion patients tend to have less overall weight loss, sometimes as low as 40-50% less, than us non-banders. On top of this, there'…

The pulmonologist just gave me the news that I have developed a sticky lung. My lungs are not expanding like they should and is causing breathing issues. It could take up to 14 weeks to resolve it. Basically, its from me having to have surgery twice which my lungs did not have a chance to expand after the initial surgery and so the second surgery made it worse. He wants me to know that lots of energy will go toward my healing and to include this lung condition in the mix too. He wants me to do my lung exercises 8-10 times every hour! God bless him for finding out the problem iamready4this

I am 5 weeks out I was wondering when can I eat nuts again?

Has anyone developed any breathing issues after anesthesia? Has anyone experienced it while on lovenox or after using it? So far my doctor seems to suggest one or both are the culprit. They ruled out a blood clot. iamready4this

Hello. I am 7 days out on my new sleeve. Also had 4 hernias repaired at the same time. I am wondering if anyone has a successful exercise regime they would like to share? Especially with walking? HW 343 BW 318 CW 307 GW 180

Have been experiencing breathing difficulties. My pulmonologist says that the anesthesia caused inflammation in my lungs which triggered my asthma. But since I had to be put under again after the initial bypass he wants to rule out any clots or if a lung collapsed. So im here to get the worse case scenario ruled out. iamready4this

I am almost 3 weeks post-op and was just curious when actual hunger returns? I haven't felt it at all since surgery. I drink my protein shakes when I am suppose to even if i don't feel hungry to make sure I get the recommended amount of protein. And I try to get in 64 oz of water but most days its tough. Thanks in advance!

I am failing miserably this week. On a beach vacation with family and not doing well with my diet. I'm so afraid I've gained and no scale to check. I'm so good when I'm on my own don't snack between meals but I'm so disappointed in myself this week.

Hi all, I slept wrong on my neck about a week ago and the soreness is really starting to bug me. I was sleeved in May and I'm wondering What type of over the counter pain medication is ok to take with my new sleeve? Tylenol just isn't cutting it right now.

8 days post op down 15 pounds (SW: 228 lbs) I'm already tired of broths, SF pudding, jello, popsicles and Greek yogurt. What else can I eat ? I'm feeling discouraged today Sent from my Pixel using BariatricPal mobile app

I have IBS, and struggle with constipation. Nothing I've tried has worked! What can we eat for fibers? I just started solids this week. HW - 230 SW - 215 CW- 195 GW - 130 Height 5'5"

Can someone explain to me why there is so much talk of Gas-X post op? Am I missing something here? I thought the gas pain was from the CO pumped into the abdominal cavity during surgery which has nothing to with gas in the GI tract. Is this a myth/misinformation that we tolerate on these boards or is there an actual basis for taking Gas-X post-operatively that I am clueless about? Can someone please explain this (and I mean the medical basis, not something that was read on the internet)

Hello team, My wife is 24 hours post op, now her blood pressure is slightly elevated, just ever so slightly, but it's causing her a headache that won't go away. Any prior experience with this? Thanks Kamal Sent from my SM-C9000 using BariatricPal mobile app

I only lost 2.8 lbs this week. I lost 0 last week. I am 4 weeks post op. I've only lost 18 lbs since surgery...why the hell is it going to slowly for me? I have 200lbs to lose. This can't be normal!!!! I didn't take out 80% of my stomach for this little progress in 1 month. I am eating less than 1000 calories a day, and I am getting my protein in. WHAT GIVES!?!?!? Rant over.

Does anyone take the Pro Care Now 1 a day vitamins? What do you think? My chewables make.me.nauseaus, I'm thinking of trying this brand, they have a capsule. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

It started about 3 weeks out. Eating makes me nauseated, especially meat. Everything I've eaten thus far sits fine, but actually eating it is the problem. Nothing smells good, texture makes me gag, and thinking about eating makes me sick. The only thing that I can think about is bread and nuts. Is this normal? All the foods I would enjoy I can't because I get so nauseated. Like I said everything sits fine when it finally goes down but I really just force it down. I'm on nausea pills but nothing has changed. Anyone else dealt with this? (And no I haven't had bread [emoji23])

Hey all, I had my sleeve done 5/26 and was out for a month. I recently returned to work was an ICU nurse. When I was cleared by my DR he told me that he does not want me drinking protein shakes and wants all my protein to come from food (doesn't want me drinking my calories). My concern is that I rarely ever get my 30 min uninterrupted break. I worked my first shift the other day and because it was the weekend, I could keep my drink out without being nagged about it. I took me a majority of the day to finish my large yeti cup which I did have a protein drink in (100 calories). I got out late and hadn't eaten all day so I ate some of my salad that I had brought…

Hey, So I have a job that forces me into extreme social situations and I'm a musician who spends a ton of time on stage with people staring at me. But all my life, being a big dude, I've never enjoyed the spot light. I know I'm introverted naturally. I know I don't need more than a couple people in my inner circle and then the rest I can keep at arms length. But I've always hated small talk and whatever. People frustrate me naturally.. and thats more a "me" issue... I also know that I don't go out because I don't feel comfortable in my own skin. I'm currently 50lbs down from my max capacity. Which is awesome, and I know I'll be getting more adventurous as my wi…

I'm just over 8 weeks post op and I have this pain in my left side when I move a certain way, move to fast, bend awkwardly, and roll on that side the wrong way. I'm sure it's from the muscle being stitched after surgery but I'm wondering if anybody had this pain and if so how long after surgery did it go away. It goes away immediately after I sit up straight but I've noticed as I lose more weight it hurts more and gets a bit more intense. It never lasts and does feel like the muscle is being pulled but I just didn't think I'd be experiencing issues with the muscle this far out and maybe I thought wrong and that takes longer to heal. I'll message my surgeon but I wanted to…

80 calories, 5g fat, 0 carbs, 8g protein. The nutritional values seem okay. I will be 5 weeks out on Monday. What do you guys think of these as a snack? I have to say if these were the stats of meat or cheese, I'd feel totally comfortable eating it. But salty, crunchy, BBQ flavor fried pig skin. It just seems wrong. Thoughts?

The only thing that has ever worked for me when I have cramps is Ibuprofen and now I can't have that. Tylenol never works. Does anyone have anything the have gotten from their doc or figured out something else that works?

I am 4 weeks post-op today. I have been having daily headaches, usually starting in the early afternoon and lasting until I fall asleep. Tylenol doesn't help them. I'm getting my water and protein in. I don't know what may be causing them, but it seems to have started after surgery. Anyone have any tips or advice? I don't really want to spend $40 to see my doctor about it since they're not like migraine-bad, but I may need to if they don't stop.

Did anyone notice a stall when you started going back to the gym? I went back a couple weeks ago, doing a lot of weights and core work, and I lost .3 lb this week which is pretty discouraging. Last week (after not weighing myself for 2 weeks, I lost 1.1). I try not to weigh often but the scale calls me. I was weighing every day and now I do it once a week or every other week to keep some sanity and it does make me feel much better. I never measured myself at the beginning which I regret, but my clothes are looser. I just feel like I'm not losing the way most other people are. I'm at 2 months now and lost a total of 28.3 lbs. starting weight was 215, current 186.7 and goal…

Hello, I am scheduled to be sleeved on 8/22. We have some travel planned for the end of Sept. that includes attending a two day outdoor music festival. I realize I will still be on purees, according to my MD recommendations. In addition my job is very demanding and I often work 50- 60 hours a week. It is not physical work, but takes mental focus and much multi tasking. How long did it take you to regain energy after being sleeved? I realize we probably need to cancel our travel plans :(. But I am trying to make a plan for how long it takes to get back to normal life. Did you return to work after 1 week? 2 weeks? Your full shift? What did you find helped you…

Today I had 3 almonds, and they really helped with my nausea. I'm 1 month and 1 week out and they didn't bother me. My guide doesn't say anything about nuts and I'm on regular foods. What's your thoughts. I would love some pistachios [emoji7]

I have been on regular foods since I was 6 days pre-op. I know it was early, and I ended up back on soft foods for another couple of weeks. I have been doing FINE. Until yesterday. I started feeling kind of sick. Very gurgly stomach, not able to eat much. Im not sure if its food or the water or if it could be my vitamins, which have been REALLY GROSSING ME OUT!! I see the surgeon Thursday, I hope he lets me switch vitamins. Sent from my SM-G930T using BariatricPal mobile app

I drink the vanilla or caramel Premier RTD protein drinks. I made some cold brew decaf concentrated coffee. Making cold brew extracts the acid from the coffee and tastes a little sweeter. I pour 4 oz. od the cold brew over ice and then pour in the 11 oz. of the vanilla or caramel Premier and it tastes just like a Starbucks iced latte! I started on regular food today so now am down to one protein drink a day, but doesn't even seem like a protein drink when I drink it this way. The Premier also tastes great with sugar-free flavored syrups added. Maybe some of you who are having trouble getting your protein drinks down will try this and like it better. They have a great col…

Feeling rather frustrated..watching everyone that's close to my surgery date dropping the weight so fast and my loss has been slow to nonexistent lol Just got back from my one month visit and since my one week only lost 2 lbs I have to start b complex vitamin, fiber supplement and probiotics any suggestions..?

Just looking for some sample menus with high Protein low carb amounts Here is what I try to eat daily: coffee with light cream (1-2 cups) Breakfast 1 Hard boiled egg + 1 turkey sausage patty about 12 grm protein SNACK 1 Protein shake Before gym 20 grms protein Protein Bar after gym 15 grms protein lunch Tuna Pouch wih mayo 18 grms protein dinner is some kinda protein with a bit or two of veggies (Typically15-30gms protein) This is on a perfect day. Some days I dont get in both shake and bar. Still have problems with the Water intake as I always have.... What does everyone elses day look like

How can you tell when you're full? I'm not even hungry so I surely can't tell when I'm full. I am getting this intense gas type pain after a few sips or spoonful of yogurt... How much are you able to eat at 7 days?

Starting my seventh week out today. Yesterday was my fist day of regular foods after three weeks on soft foods. Everything went just fine! When I was on soft foods, most of the time I could not get in even 3 oz. at a time. Yesterday I had no trouble getting in 4 oz. per meal. No problems at all and had a perfect, normal bowel movement this morning. Now I am off my afternoon protein drink. i am looking forward to adding bread and rice but that is not until August 12th! It does get easier, so don't worry. Just eat what you can and don't push it if you can't.

So I lost 9lbs first few days after surgery, but I haven't lost anything else for 10 days now!!! Is this surgery not going to work for me???? What should I do??

I am 7 weeks post op and am having difficulty with vomiting after eating meat or fish. I will chew it for at least 60 seconds and even after a bite or two I will throw up everything and it tends to continue for a few hours. I grill my meat or broil it with no oils and I do not understand why I can't keep it down. I can't even do protein shakes as they make me sick so i'm living off of yogurt and i have oatmeal in the morning. My doctor put me on meds but it's making it worse. I'm not losing a ton of weight. I have to add that my surgery was a revision to 2 previous nissen fundoplications so I also had work on my esophagus . Can anyone recommend anything else I can eat to…

Is it ok to eat these 3 days post op. Read somewhere if you make the grits watery enough your belly can possibly handle it. I'm not having any luck with protein shakes. They don't sit well at all. Was hoping I could add my protein powder to these 2 things whilst they cook. HT: 5'6" HW: 251lb -1/25/17 SW: 230lb -7/19/17 GW: 140lb

I found this on Pinterest and thought it was interesting. Any feedback on its accuracy in terms of other's personal experiences? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello all! My surgery was 6/27, and I was put on solids a week sooner than planned due to severe nausea that pills wouldn't touch. It helped tremendously. I have no pain when eating, only sometimes a slight discomfort once it hits my stomach when I'm full. I only eat eggs, chicken, tuna, some cooked veggies, and only tonight had shrimp. I'm worried that I don't get enough protein in during the day. I can only eat about 4 or 5 bites before being full, anymore makes me past the point. I don't drink water afterwards for an hour at least, and I've been working a lot harder to get water in during the day. Has anyone had this issue or worry a month out? HW - 230 SW - 215 CW-…

I am officially 2months post op with a total loss of 36 pounds. I am starting to feel discouraged and feel like this is all i am going to lose. Can anyone offer some insight? I really want to increase my activity level even more starting next week. (workout outdoors and the heat has been crazy) I follow a lot of lovely ladies on Instagram that really motivate and inspire me to stay positive. I guess since i want to be successful so bad i start to let my mind mess with me. Did anyone else have times where they felt this way?

I am starting my week 2 post sleeve. I am a teacher and will be going back to school week 3 and then we have a 3 day teacher retreat week 4. At the retreat, everyone has community meals and its somewhat frowned upon to skip activities because the point is for us to bond like a family. I will be eating most normal foods by then, and we have a menu ahead of time so I can plan ahead and have something else on spaghetti night. However, I am really self conscious right now because I am still learning to eat. My school director and team lead both know about the surgery and I work in an amazingly supportive environment. They know that I got this surgery so that I can conti…

When did you start working out after surgery? I know, I know, everyone is different, listen to your body, listen to your doctor, let your body heal.... blah blah blah. I'm just wanting to know when YOU all started working out again. Treadmill, exercise bike, and then more active/ strength stuff.

I was going to gym and doing cardio before my surgery and wonder when is to soon to go back. I am a week post op and very bored sitting around the house and just walking neighborhood. Can I go to the gym and do cardio?

Hello: I am 7 weeks post-op. I have had difficulties founding. Bariatric Multivitamin that does not make me sick. I have tried 3 different ones and they all make me nauseous and physical sick. Any suggestion on a good chewable multivitamin?

Hello everyone! I am set to have surgery August 15th (eeep!!) and although I am incredibly excited, I am also extremely nervous like a lot of you are (were) well. My question is about travel after surgery. I will be traveling immediately after surgery as I am a self pay patient from Canada and will be having the procedure in Mexico, however we also have a family trip booked to Disneyland almost exactly 3 months post-op as well. My question is, do you veterans think this trip is doable physically? I am fully prepared to pack my own shakes, snacks and replacement items to eat at the park, but I am wondering if I can expect to feel physically well enough to tackl…