POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hi everyone, I'm 2 weeks post op and lost 20 pounds so far. My start weight was 217 and my current weight 198. My goal weight is 120. How much did you guys lose in the first 3 months?

Hi all! I am new here and I didn't' see a newbie section hopefully I didn't overlook it. I just had surgery Friday morning so, I'm 3 days post op. When I woke up, I wasn't in any pain but I was extremely nauseous. I was given phenegran but that also knocked me out, for the rest of the day. They got me up and walking 4 hours after the surgery which was fine because even though I was sore, there was no real strong pain. Using the incentive spirometer hurt more than me walking to and from the nurses station. I've been eating frozen sugar free popsicles and drinking water. I haven't used any pain meds since leaving the hospital and haven't had to use the nausea meds eith…

Hey y'all , I'm 6 days post op and I'm a little bored with broth, soup, and what not . I see halo ice cream has protein in it and it's relatively not too bad . Has anyone else spoken with their doctor about being able to eat it ? Thanks !

Hey everyone! I'm 9 months post op VSG and have lost about 105 pounds so far (including pre-op liquid diet). Everything in general has been good so far, except for the past two weeks I've been experiencing a lot of abdominal and side pain after eating, and also some really terrible bloating, gas, nausea, and constipation. Did an ultrasound a few days ago and it turns out I have a contracted gallbladder full of stones. I know that the only way to get rid of gallbladder problems is to do gallbladder removal surgery, but I've been doing a lot of research and I've been finding that A LOT of people have been complaining that they experience uncontrolled weight gain after …

Hi everyone, I'm 3 weeks post- op. Can you share with me what you ate or are eating at 3 weeks?

I'm still in my journey to Gastric Sleeve. Should be getting my surgery date at my next appointment. Just curious how many that chose the sleeve is now having heartburn or Reflux? And did you have any before surgery? Thank you ?

I was sleeved today (well, now yesterday) on 7/7. So far so good! I had a good amount of pain and nausea in the recovery room, but one dose of pain medication and nausea medication helped that a lot. My procedure was at 9am and I was down for my swallow study at 3pm! All went well--the barium was nasty to swallow by itself, but it had to be done so alas it was lol. I've been walking so so much since I've come up to my room. So far I've done about 30 laps on the unit which is equivalent to 1 1/4 miles. I had another episode of pain later in the evening about 6:30, so they gave me more pain medication. I've been doing well since then. I definitely have a lot of air in my a…

What are some good things to order at Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks for us that are sleeved? Craving some coffee! HW - 230 SW - 215 CW- 200 GW - 130 Height 5'5"

After losing over 80 lbs in 7 months, I'm having gallbladder attacks. They're mini attacks now, but I know I have stones. I have had ultrasounds before to prove that one. My question is twofold: 1. how is the recovery? 2. How is the weight loss afterward? Does it change anything? Thank you!!

After month of liquids total from preop and post op, I was feeling so incredibly thirsty all the time. I was drinking 100oz of fluid and had clear urine. Turns out since I was only doing my protein shakes that have 11% of my daily sodium recommendations each, I wasn't getting enough sodium to actually have the fluids I was drinking enter my tissues and blood. It was just going straight through me and compounding my dehydration. Lesson learned. Make sure you keep up in you electrolyte balance. HW-292 • SW (6/29/17) 256.6 • CW 243.2

I notice a consistent pattern regarding my ability to eat solids. I am almost 5 weeks out. No matter how little I put on my plate- if I am able to go as slow as I should and listen to my body, I can NEVER finish it in one sitting. I'm supposed to be up to 3 ounces now but most times I still put 2 ounces on my plate. Whether I put 2 or 3 ounces on my plate, there is ALWAYS a small quantity of food left after a meal (so unusual for me- since I was a small child my grandfather's "make a clean plate or you won't get custard" always rings in my ears). And what's funny is, it's usually the same amount remaining! (Is this psychosomatic?) If I clean my plate now, I al…

Hi there! I am looking for alternatives that have a similar mouth feel to rice and pasta. Has anyone found anything amazing?

Has anyone tried zinc supplements for hair loss prevention or to help with regrowth? If so, what dose are you taking and has it helped?

Thanks again to everyone in these forums for all of your posts and inspiration. Even if I don't respond often I read just about every post here and it's been very helpful for me in my journey. I was sleeved June 12. I feel like I am doing very, very well with my weight loss (56.4 pounds since the beginning of my liquid diet and 36.4 pounds since my sleeve). I am able to walk for short periods every single day on my treadmill. When I started this journey I was unable to even stand (let alone walk) for more than a couple of minutes without being EXHAUSTED- so I can already see a difference and I am VERY grateful for the changes to my body that have already occur…

I drink a lot of fluids and for the past few weeks my urine is not a lot at all even in the morning when my urine is spose to be a lot has this happened to anybody else ??

How do you guys space out when to take vitamins? I just started taking my vitamins this morning and after two I felt sick? I want to space them out so I don't have to feel that sick feeling.

Hi everyone, I'm 6 days post op, before the surgery i was side sleeper, now after the surgery i have to sleep on my back and i hate it!. I'm not sore any more from the surgery. I don't know why its so difficult to sleep in the bed, I tried to last night and woke up around 1 a.m. and went downstairs to go sleep back in the recliner. Is this normal? Did any of you have any trouble sleeping? Or did you sleep the same after surgery with no issues.

I haven't eaten anything since last Monday, been on liquid and the Optifast shakes, Isn't great that your not hungry and no hunger pain and the plus the best thing, the doctor at the hospital told me ,I don't need to take any medication again type 2 Diabetes gone no more insulin Never been so happier So I am going to see the surgeon this Wednesday coming and the dietary to teach the understanding about the food in take and the vitamins I have to take soon, I HAVE A QUESTION, I been very itchy all over and mostly in the palm of my hands Has anybody have any itchyness...? Sent from my SM-G950F using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey guys and girls, I posted in here because this is going to be a Post Operation possibility. I do speaking engagements for work about investments and governmental changes to US savings bonds, real exciting stuff, lol. I was pondering on creating a Public Speaking engagement on Bariatric Sleeve surgery and all of my first hand knowledge and what occurred, how I did it and what results, issues, positive effects it had on me and my life. I will not be charging for this and it is something I will do in my free time at local Libraries and maybe progress from there. I was wondering if this was available, would you guys/girls have used it a…

Is it normal that I've lost 97 pounds in 4 months and only have 15 pounds left till I reach goal?

My surgery was 28th may i lost 29lbs in 11days I've been in stall for 9 days and i gain a 2.2lbs in these 9 days I'm walking not eating i tried to starve my body but it's like my body have a mind of it's own What to DO HELP ME PLEASE ???

Hello All, My surgery date is coming up soon and I'm getting a bit nervous. I have PCOS which makes it almost impossible to loose weight with diet and exercise. I'm starting to get doubts creeping in like "maybe it won't work for me because of my PCOS". Anyone else have a PCOS success story to share? Thanks,

So I have to be at the hospital tomorrow 2 hours before instead of the usual 1. What kind of prep happens before surgery?

I'm 4 days out since my sleeve. I woke up this morning and my tongue was coated in this disgusting white film! Is this normal? Also, i wasn't told about Protein in the first week post op! Am I suppose to be drinking protein? I have the Isopure clear Protein drinks and they are disgusting but I hold my nose and take a few sips! I keep telling myself it'll get better!

I'm one week post op and I'm having a lot of pain from my catheter and I'm in a bunch of pain when I lay down to sleep but throughout the day it isn't so bad, both on my back or either side I lay on. The doctors sent me home with a bottle of liquid pain meds but I only have one serving left and just wanted to know if you think they would give me any more or would they look at me like I'm trying to get extra pain meds? If like 9/10 people are off pain meds a week out i won't even call them. Just wanted to see what everyone's experiences were post op so early on.

It's been 10 weeks and 3 days since my surgery. My life is so much better than it was just 10 weeks ago. Down 52 lbs. still have about 70 more but I'm enjoying the ride. I can move with such ease. Have been attending boot camp classes. Riding my bike! Swimming. This was the best decision I have ever made.

Did anyone else have to wear compression stockings in the hospital? Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey everyone, I just had the procedure two days ago and this gassy feeling hurts so bad. I hear about GasX strips but I cannot find them anywhere so if anyone knows where to get them please tell me and also how long until this sharp gassy pain goes away??

I have no trouble eating yogurts, cheeses, most candies and fruits; drinking milk, sugar in coffee or tea. But; big but, I cannot eat ice cream, frozen yogurt, fruit smoothies, cake and chocolate in bar form. I know that some of these things are no-nos. But, in the off times that I eat them, I get very sick. I get sweaty, dizzy, have trouble concentrating and finishing sentences. I feeling nearly poisoned. What confuses me is that it is not consistent after 14 years. Does anyone else have similar issues?

I had my surgery in 2007 and have had ups and downs like most of us. I have fought ADD for most of my life not wanting to be medicated. I finally conceded and have been on adderall for about 3 years. It has been a god-send to me. Now, I don't feel like it works as well anymore and I'd like to try vyvance. Has anyone with a lapband used it? What are your experiences? Would you recommend one over the other? And could you suggest a dosage?

I have my first 'fill' appointment this coming Monday, just over 6 weeks from my surgery date of 1st June 2017. My starting weight was 149kg (328lbs). I lost 12kg (26.5lbs) during the 2 weeks pre surgery liquid diet, and in the 6 weeks since surgery I have lost 11kg (24lbs). I have lost the weight through eating 1500 calories per day (tracked on myfitnesspal), and walking for 1 hour, 6 days per week. My diet is completely on point, hitting my carb, fat and protein macros each day. So I have decided I'm going to go to the appointment, but I'm not going to get the band tightened...yet. I feel completely satisfied with the amount I'm eating, no hunger at all, a…

Today is May 3rd, 2017 and it has been about 8 weeks since my Gastric Bypass Surgery - losing weight feeling good - nothing smells or taste good and all cravings are gone! I am struggling eating even up to 500 calories a day. Getting most of my protein and liquids via my Protein Shakes. I have lost almost 40 pounds however IS ANYONE ELSE having a hard time getting food down. I feel full or tight after about 4-6 tables spoons of beans or food. I truly have no desire to eat at all and all -in-all I am eating a total of 6 ounces of food a day NOT including my shakes. Looking for advise or thoughts....

Just want to make sure I'm not doing anything wrong but is it normal only 6 days post op to finish an entire 11oz protein shake in about 25 minutes?

Can someone help me with figuring out vitamins? I currently take a flinstones multivitamin and a biotin. Lately the flinstones ones are tasting AWFUL so I tried the one a days... even worse!! Now I'm stuck with this iron like taste in my mouth. I've noticed the vitamins make me nauseous as well. Anyone else? HW - 230 SW - 215 CW- 201 GW - 130 Height 5'5"

This week I went for my three month checkup and I had lost 50% of my goal weight which is where they had me at for 6 months. I have worked really hard on my nutrition, CrossFit, sleep and supplements. My biggest concern with being to fast is the excess skin and my other concern was if I went to slow I would lose the benefits of the surgery. Most people told me the first 6 months is where I needed to lose the bulk of my weight.

Has anyone ever been rejected for a Term Life Insurance policy when you were obese and later on successfully get a policy after losing weight post bariatric surgery? Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

So, today is my 6th day post op, 4th day home back from the hospital. I am doing better with my food and water intake today. Still not great, but better, I was able to eat a bit more and drink a bit more and add some protein as well but I am nowhere near where I am supposed to be limits wise. My biggest problem right now is getting my vitamins in. I am able to get a few in but I am having problems with all of them. I was just wondering if this is normal and everyone goes thru it? I am not as tired today and was even able to walk on my treadmill, just the intake of foods, water and vitamins... Is it normal for gastric bypass?

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Writing this from my hospital bed. I was sleeved on July 6th and got discharged on July 7th with no issues except for feeling very weak. By the 9th I was feeling deathly weak with sore legs and achy upper body and coughing out mucous every now and then. I assumed I was dehydrated and coming down with a cold or something, so was trying my hardest to stay hydrated by drinking Powerade zero...waste of time. On the morning of the 11th, I woke up feeling beyond faint and noticed something funny with my breathing. At that point I decided I was gonna go to ER but first I called my surgeon on the phone and he suggested I head to ER right away. When I got to the ER I could ba…

I had my sleeve done on Oct 18, 2017. BEST DECISION EVER. I am almost a new person. The things I can do now that I couldnt before such as drive without the steering wheel on my stomach, tie my shoes without being out of breath, walk up stairs without hurting, play with my son. These are just a few things I can do now. So far I have lost a total of 110lbs! The only loose skin I have is my arms but it's always been like this. Working out to tone them up as much as possible!!! Guys what's your story.

I am 6 weeks post op, 30 lbs lost & I have stalled. Well, not only have I stalled but I gained 2 pounds in the last couple days ???? Wth??? That is mathematically impossible as I would have to be consuming an additional 7000 calories a week to gain a pound. I am NOT..... unless this water weight fluctuation &/ or PMS....I cannot think this type of restrictive dieting can lead to any gain. Please please shed some light on this for me.

Hi guys, i'm having trouble with swallowing. Luckily, I'm still able to keep food down. It feels like something is stuck in my throat. It makes my throat tight and I feel it in my chest too. I've tried every thing I know to get whatever is in there out, but it won't budge. Anytime I try to vomit, it's foamy stuff that comes out. Is anyone else going through the same? It's affecting my sleep, going out, everything. It's making me miserable. Please let me know if you have any remedies. I'm desperate. Sent from my Nexus 5 using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone, I'm new to this website and I was hoping I could get some thoughts/ input on my experiences five days post-op. I had surgery on the 20th and have been on my liquid/ protein diet since my second day post-op. It hasn't been that long on that diet, but I feel like I'm losing my mind a bit. I'm living at home with my family at the moment and I have to watch them eat good looking foods all day while I'm stuck sipping water, tea, broth, and protein shakes all day. I have to do this diet until the 6th of July, which feels forever away at this point. After that, I start a week of pureed foods, which I doubt will be much more satisfying. I was doing al…

Hi All. I am currently in the process of scheduling my vertical sleeve surgery. I am of course nervous and have some of the typical doubts, but generally feel pretty good about the procedure itself. We have an experienced bariatric surgery team at my local hospital. The item that seems to concern me the most right now is the prospect of excess skin and whether I would be forced to have more difficult plastic surgery down the road. I know I am probably foolish to be worrying about this now, but I have occasionally read posts about some folks who have had problems with this after their post op weight loss. I am 53, a male, and currently weigh 330. I know everyone's experien…

I don't have anyone to really talk to about my sleeve surgery. I really need support and friends. I would really really appriciate any new friends and support. I don't have much luck with my doctors office as they are really busy and communication Is My Great. I was in a car accident and had frontal lobe injury, so maybe it's just me. Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

I had a few questions. I am one-week post op tomorrow! I had a really rough first couple days, I had a blood clot in my hand and was allergic to all the pain medications. But now I am doing pretty well, I am home after 5 days in the hospital and two nights at a friends house, I have pretty good mobility and have finally gotten a good nights sleep! I did have some questions if any Gastric bypassers can help. First of all, I would love some stage two liquid diet recipes, i got one more week and hate my protein shakes. I am having a little hard time getting my protein in. I know it's only week one, any suggestions? I think I might meet my goal today, I am trying ve…

Does everyone have to do the liquid phase for two weeks after surgery or is it only one week for some people?

I had the gastric sleeve done almost 6 weeks ago!! I'm already down 30 pounds but seem to find myself at a stall. My daughter has a rare form of epilepsy and was hospitalized for 10 days and I was doing ok on my diet. But the stress of it all was getting to me and I have been making myself sick because of it. I use to turn to food for comfort. What's a good way to turn away from food I stressful times??

I'm pretty new here and I'm scheduled for surgery July 4th (EEK!) with Dr. Illian. I drink alcohol very rarely now...but I am a mother of an almost two year old, so occasionally a glass of wine or a nice cold beer really hits the spot. I was just curious on post-op how your body tolerates that? I know that wine may be a little easier on the belly, as long as it's not "bubbly". Just curious on what others experiences have been. Thank you for the info!

I just started phase 2 of my post op diet and since I've started I haven't' lost any weight and I actually have gain 1/2 a pound. I have premier protein for breakfast, tomato soup for lunch, and bariclear protein shake for dinner. The last 2 night i have treated myself to a Popsicle but they have less 100 calories. I don't feel like I'm doing anything wrong so I'm a little confused and depressed. Any advice is welcome