POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hey all, I'm just wondering what foods/meals are in your regular rotation? Is it because they are high protein, very filling, you like the taste, your daily small guilty pleasure... etc..? I'm hoping to find some meal ideas. Foods in my regular rotation: I drink a premier protein shake every morning I have 4oz egg whites and 2slices of ultra thin cheese every day for breakfast I eat yogurt every day I add trulemon to my water every day because I (still) can't tolerate the taste of plain water. If you have any foods I'd love to know what they are. Thanks!

Hi everyone ! I was sleeved June 11th & seem to be doing pretty well except for some serious fatigue & weakness . I just barely got through my shower today without being completely drained ! Especially after using my arms above my head to wash my hair ! I had to get out & rest & catch my breath before I could even dry off ? Is this normal ? Does it eventually go away ? And how long does it usually take gain your strength back ?

My nutritionist recommend going on birth control. Will this affect weightloss? I'm currently in a relationship I'm still a virgin, but I think I'm ready to take the next step in my relationship with my partner. Just curious if this will affect weightloss?? Sent from my SM-G360T1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I apologize that I am asking a million questions on this forum, but I have another I'm 5 days post op and was told to do a clear liquid diet until a full week after. Today, I wasn't starving, but really felt like my body needed food. So I ate a tiny about of tomato soup and some sugar free pudding. I didn't have any trouble getting it down, but I am unsure if when I am full. Obviously, I knew enough to stop eating after the pudding, but how do you know when you're full? Sadly, I'm used to knowing I'm full because I've finished the food on my plate. Do you just measure it out for awhile? Any suggestions?

I am 1 month and a couple days post op and have lost about 30lbs. I have already started noticing my underarms getting very flabby ☹️ my arms have always been an insecurity and although i'm glad they are getting smaller the loose skin isn't helping. Does anyone have suggestions on what i can do exercise wise? Did any of you start any exercise specifically to your arms to prevent very loose skin? help!

Soooo... I'm 8 weeks post op.... 50 lbs down, which is great! But I'm having back issues from an old issue years back. Curious if anyone else is dealing with something similar? About 10 years ago I used to move pianos for a living and threw my back out at a job. Ever since then that spot has always bothered me but only occasionally. Sometimes it would just ache and at others if I turned the wrong way, I would throw it back out. Even when I get massages I have to tell them to skip that lower side because it hurts too much. Anyways after losing the 50 lbs that spot on my back is killing me everyday now. Aleve does help but I don't want to use any of that stuff on the regula…

I feel like all I can keep down are fruity baby foods diluted juice and sugar free popsicles. The broth isn't agreeing with me. I loved tomato soup and now it doesn't sit well. Feel like I'm depending too much on sweet things like before. Idk what to do [emoji30].

I am going into the pureed stage tomorrow and wonder which non-starchy veggies I should use? Should I also stay away from fibrous veggies?

I am a couple months out from surgery and I read "I lost my boobs" ALOT as well as from people that I know that have had WLS. I am wondering if anyone already had implants when they had the surgery and how they "held up" after losing weight. I had mine done when I was thin and gained weight afterwards. If anyone was in my boat pre-surgery and is now a post I would appreciate any input!

I am now about 5 weeks out now but I am concerned with my calorie intake. Is this something I should be concerned with? I am eating small meals, well pretty small, "Tinkerbell" portions. I eat about every 2 hours, but I don't feel like it's enough calories? I do watch my carb and fat intake and wasn't sure if I should be concerned with my calorie intake. So far today it's about 350 calories.

Hi! Im 4 days post op and wanting to try and get ahead of the hair loss that could be coming. What tips/suggestions are you all doing?? I am currently taking biotin. Thanks!!

Good morning everyone, I am 10 weeks post op and have been stuck at the same weight for the last 2 weeks. I am down a total of 43 pounds since surgery. I drink 2 protein shakes a day, and eat 3-4 times per day. A sample of my meals include a lite string cheese and a small fruit cup in water not syrup. Another sample meal would be 5 tablespoons of tuna fish and 4 or 5 whole wheat crackers. I do eat chicken for meals occasionally as well. I am drinking about 60 oz. of powerade Zero or crystal light every day also. Any suggestions would be great. Thank you!

Can y'all still take your meds normally? No change in dosage or type?

I had the gastric sleeve surgery on June 14th. I am 2 weeks post op. I've only lost 3lbs. I'm following the diet from the nutritionist. I'm not exercising yet but I am waking. I'm getting in the 64oz of water. I'm taking in 500-600 calories and 60-90 gm of protein. I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing this?

Looking for a motivator and support friend to help me get back on track and stay motivated. i live in Michigan...sleeved July 2015 SW 290 CW 225... Please help

I was sleeved in late April and it's Late June and I'm only down about 15 lbs. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I am feeling really disappointed. Im working out at the gym I have a trainer but not weight loss or it's really slow... Help am I doing something wrong... Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi all. I was sleeved June 6, 2017 and have been doing, obstensibly, very well. I'm one of the ones with absolutely no complications so far. I had next to no pain. I was walking on my own accord as soon as I woke up from surgery and have have no food toleration issues whatsoever. I've also lost 62 pounds, 35 post op as of day 17. No regrets or mood swings at all so far. My concern, oddly enough is that everything seems to be going almost too well. I'm tracking calories and macros and consuming at least 60 grams protein, at most 800 calories and at least 50% calories from protein. I'm also running already. I do however still have hunger and I've pretty much progress…

Im sure this has been posted before but when can you start working out agin? Im 2 weeks post op. Im sure now isn't a great time to head back to working out. I can do cardio by walking but I'm just ready to start using wights and running again. TIA

In a bunch of products for post-op? Everything is sealed and within date. I have calcium chews and multivitamin chews in sealed canisters/bags, high protein shakes, gelatin, soups, oatmeal... ALL bariatric brands. Please contact me directly for more info. I bought a lot post-surgery during my recovery and then moved shortly after and I didn't even realize how much I had until now (a year post-op)... I was unable to get through it all and would love to see it go to a good home. Ideally I'd like to just have it as one big package and we can negotiate out the price. You will NOT find these products online for a quarter of the price. Email: brookebonic@gmail.com Will ship …

Does anyone know how long it takes to stretch your pouch? I had my surgery 4/28/17 and got my first fill 5/25/17. I've not had any problems with any kind of food. I almost feel like I'm "normal" (before Band) but I'm getting a little worried that I could possibly stretch it out. I know I will need another fill, which I have another appointment the beginning of July. I just need to know how long it could take to stretch it.

I had surgery exactly a week ago. I feel hungry all the time and my temptation for bad food has come back. I haven't dared gone near it even though my entire family eats fast food and delicious carbs around me all day long. I can't really tell the difference between being full or having gas? But i ate yogurt about 3 hours ago and am starving! Is it normal to feel this hungry all the time at this stage? Also anyone have really good meal ideas for this week? I'm getting tired of the same thing always. On a side note any one have recommendations for next week meals when I get to start adding meat?

I had an ultrasound done last week to check my gallbladder. My provider's office called me today to schedule an appointment to come in to discuss the results but couldn't discuss them with me over the phone so I called the imaging center and they sent me the ultrasound report. In it it showed that I have moderate to large amount of sludge in the gallbladder and also that I have a "hyperechoic mass involving the left lobe of the liver" and recommended a CT for further visualization. My surgeon's office told me there was no rush in me coming in to discuss the results so that makes me feel a little better... but I wanted to know if there was anyone else that had had this sho…

Can I eat noodles, like soup with noodles? I've been craving noodles [emoji29] I'm in the softfood phase.

Hey! I'm 8 days post op and I wanted to know if this is normal? I'm still on full liquids and after I have my soups about 15 mins later I have to use the restroom (poop). Is this normal?

Hi everyone. I know there are a few posts about this and some people who have this condition. I have it under my arms pretty bad and i had it under my breasts as well but that seems to have cleared up. Under my arms is pretty bad, i have very bad scarring. I'm experiencing a flare up right now in my right side and can barely move my arm at all it is so painful. Anyone who has this condition knows this feeling...not just the pain but the embarrassment, the ruined clothing, bed sheets, the lack of information. In my googling today i actually found something that deems like it might be a bit of a ray of hope. I came across an ad for medication and they have a pag…

When can I start golfing again?? Sleeved 6/7 and I'm dying to get back on the go,f course.

I had the gastric sleeve on June 2nd 2014, Dr. Hoyt was my surgoen at Darnell army medical and I had several complications after surgery one of which was a leak that resulted in me needing to be transferred to BAMC (in San Antonio ) and then was finally released and able to start true post op life on June 30th. I went to all my follow ups and lots of support groups meet quiet a few times everything was great (other than having 3 drs over the years and 2 surgeries to repair a umbilical hernia I had fixed during the same orginal surgery in 2014 ) I have not had a follow-up in close to 2 years or seen a nutritionist but ive maintained on the a…

I'm 3 weeks post-op & I have horrible acid reflux. I also have a hernia that my surgeon wasn't able to repair. I'm scared to eat because of the acid reflux. I'm on protonics 2x a day & liquid Carafate 4x a day, but I'm miserable. Does anyone have any suggestions? I can't enjoy my weight loss journey like I want to. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

Today's the day and on my way to hospital! Hoping to check in later all positive vibes and prayers welcome!

How long has it been since your surgery? How much weight did you lose? I am getting sleeved mid-December and was told it is realistic to be losing 100+ pounds! I am surprised that could happen and want to know everyone's experiences. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Need advice from vegetarian or mostly vegetarian sleevers out there. I met with the Dr yesterday and he said that I should research vegetarian diet compatibility with VSG. liquid Protein is fine for the first 4 weeks but he feels a SOLID protein like a bite of chicken that will basically sit in your post-Op stomach for a long time is what helps people feel full and not overeat. Vegetarian substitutes like Beans or tofu or seitan apparently just get processed by the stomach acids and move into the intestines fast.. Making you feel hungry again. I am mostly vegetarian. I eat eggs, dairy etc. Will occasionally eat chicken or fish in restaurants but I do not cook meat a…

I know every doctor is different and every person is different but i wanted to get feedback on other peoples diet post op. I had surgery June 22 and have been on Phase 1 liquids of water, jello, broth and protein shakes. Does Week 2 start this coming Thursday June 29 and Week 3 July 6 and Week 4 July 13? I am doing just fine but I really want to move on to the next steps. Luckily I have no pains and no issues holding down water or protein shakes. Broth is something i will not do so i am just very excited to start the next phases!

Just got the call! Have to be in at 5:30 am extremely nervous, but also excited. Not sure how many friends and family I have that are actually in support of this and it's taken me many years to come to this decision along with this past year of getting clearances! All my drs can agree on seem to be this procedure! I truly hope I have no complication and that I am making the right choice. Thank you to this support groups for at least giving a safe place to voice my journey !

Seems that for the first year, as you try different foods, you tend to discover that your new stomach simply rejects foods that you used to eat regularly. Is this common for most of you?

I'm 10 weeks post op and every time I eat or drink my stomach still makes the gurgling grumbling sounds. Everyone that I'm normally around knows I had surgery and they laugh with me when it makes noises but when I'm somewhere and it does it people look at me. It's loud when it does it. How long will it do that? Other than the looks I get at times it doesn't bother me... my son thinks it's funny because I talk back to it sometimes and tell it to stop complain at least it's not chicken broth. [emoji16]

I had sleeve on May 9, 2017. Have lost only 16 lbs in the 7 weeks - none for the past 2.5 weeks. WHY? I am so frustrated - drinking all my fluids, consuming all required protein. Most days I am 100% on program. I have slipped a couple of times, but not often - no more than once a week. What am I doing wrong??

I'm almost 3 weeks post op. I have lost about 21 lbs. since the day of my surgery. However, the past four or five days, I haven't lost any weight. Is it possible to have a weight loss stall this early? I get so worried and nervous that this isn't going to work now that I'm actually eating real food and not the liquid stage. Is a stall this early normal?

I don't know if this is normal or not or just maybe in my head. I constantly have to remind myself to eat and if I don't I get massive headaches. But after I eat give or take about an hour my stomach growls, like I'm hungery. Why is that?? I thought we no longer have hunger "attacks". Could it be my food digesting? Seriously after I eat about 2 oz's I'm extremely full and theres no way I could be hungery again.

Hello. I had my sleeve done April 2015. Started off great lost about 90 lbs. when I went in for follow ups a few months later, doctor felt I was losing to fast and was sent to the ER to get IV. Since then, I think I became fearful of being sick or admitted. It's 2 years later and I have been stuck for about a year. I can tell my stomach has stretched and gain a few lbs. it's truly getting me down, feel stuck and don't know what to do. I feel like I'm failing and haven't seen my doctor since... fearfu. I don't want to have all I went through to be in sin and want to get back on my road.

Help I am only 3 months in (sleeve surgery in Feb 2017) I tottaly lost my journey and ate a whole pizza yesterday? By my self in my room and hid the box after?? What is wrong with me? No restriction, no dumping, no pain? How is that even possible? I don't know how it was physically possible as I dump on everything from eggs to nuts.. and I gag if I drink water to fast?? Please tell me someone else has done something weird like this?

I was sleeved during December last year and it is going to be six months tomorrow. I've been experiencing sharp pain over my belly button (especially in and around the area where the incision was made during the surgery). At times I find it hard to inhale and exhale too. The pain comes and goes every time I sit down or get up or try to walk faster. I cannot bend to lift anything. I have been going through every little detail in my mind, but cannot remember lifting anything heavy. I do moderate exercises and use the elliptical for 10-15 mins everyday (which I haven't this whole week). The pain over the belly button started about 2 days ago and last night was hell. I w…

I had the gastric sleeve and hiatal hernia repair on June 6th. I am still having pretty bad incisional pain at the larger incisional site. I also have pain in my chest after I swallow liquids or food, almost as if it gets stuck. Kind of miserable at this point. Dr says I'm progressing as expected and gave me a return to work date of July 10th. I don't feel as if I will be ready by then, I can't even stand up straight. It feels as though my insides are being pulled apart. At almost 3 weeks post op, I do am still going through pain and discomfort. i walk with one hand applying pressure at the large incision site to try to reduce the pain i feel. Has anyone else had these ex…

Good Morning, I am preparing for post-op and am a little lost about how to choose protein powder/drinks. Do you have a favorite? I tend to shop a lot on Amazon. Thanks!!!

How many of you still use a lot of sugar free products daily? I know it's the best option for weight loss but I worry about the chemicals and fake sugar. About 6 months ago I stopped eating frozen meals,reduced fat foods or processed foods. I felt great but I realize now my portions were way too big. I am 14 days in so I still have a long way before I can eat solid food. My goal is to be able to lose weight but not rely on "diet" food. I love to cook and don't mind putting the effort in for meal prep. But is that realistic? What plan have you found success?

I'm 63 and nearly 6 weeks out from RNY. It's been a bit of a rough go for me with constant nausea, but I'm finally starting to get over that. Now, it seems my skin thinks it's 13 and I'm getting breakouts all over my face! [emoji36] I keep my skin clean and use a clay mask weekly. I'm also using a hydroxy acid on it nightly. Anyone having this issue? What are you doing to cope? BTW- I'm down 30 lbs! [emoji5] Sent from my SM-N915V using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 3 days post op and feeling good. I am on the clear liquid diet as of now and have only had the premier protein waters and regular water. Can anyone give me some examples of what you drank/ate during the 3 post op phases? (Clear liquid, full liquid, & puréed)

Can anybody help me in regards to how many carbs i should be getting in a day is it under 25 per meal or a day ??

Still working on getting caloric intake up. Some days are good and some days are bad like anyone else. I am getting anywhere from 400 calories a day to 1000 or so. But I am doing great so far with weight. SW: 257 SLEEVED: 10/21/16 CW: 171 The first one is the day after surgery and the second one was taken a couple days ago. Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was sleeved May 2. I follow my program as precisely as I can. This is my 3rd "stall." I'm getting frustrated. I'm 5'2, my weight on surgery day was 198. I'm down to 184. I stopped losing for 5 days my second week. I stopped losing for almost a full week on week 5. And here I am again, a full week, seeing nothing but gaining and losing the same lb. What am I doing wrong? How can I get my body to stop this and just lose consistently? I don't care if it's .5 lbs every few days (which is what is was doing when I'm not gaining and losing the same lb.) Is it because my surgery weight was already lower? I expected my loss to be slower, but this is ridiculous. I'm ranging 800-…

What size did you start at and what sizes did you go through/end up at? I'm a 22 . Starting my journey soon!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App