POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Had Gastric Sleeve Surgery on May 15, 2017. I feel great and Im able to eat just about everything. The only thing I can not eat is eggs and ground beef. Can anyone help with meal prep. I am so tired of eating the same things. Can you give me some ideas on what you had for breakfast, Lunch and Dinner?

I stopped weighing myself. It was rough. I want to weigh myself periodically now but I made a promise to myself not to do it and to only get weighed monthly at my follow up appointments. My fiancé took the scale away and everything. I was discouraging myself since the beginning (I'm about a month out) and I wasn't happy. I took the scale away, I'm following the plan, my dog hasn't been on better shape in his whole life because we're constantly walking, and I can feel the difference in my body, regardless of knowing my weight! My engagement ring almost had to be sized again even though it's hot and humid! So, seriously, stop weighing yourself. It's liberating. Good luck …

I'm 6 months out and so happy with my 55lb Weight loss. I'm only 15 lbs from my goal. The only problem is my boobs. I want to get a lift. I did some research and found it's not too expensive. Was wondering if anyone out there did the same? Insurance won't cover right? I also have some skin in abdominal area. Sorry to be gross but it's a prime area for infections since it doesn't get air. A friend would go to her doctors for it and he would give her cream. And. Me after doing this for a year she is having surgery and insurance is paying for it.

I know I have a long way to go before I'll need this since I'm only 1 week post-op (I'm an early planner). I'm pretty sure I'll have loose skin after though. I hope to get down to 130 from a 240 starting weight. Since I had surgery at OCC, I thought the Ariel Center might be a good option for helping with loose skin. Has anyone gone here and had success? What was the cost for what you had done? Thanks

Would love to converse with others that got surgery on the same day as I did so that we can compare our issues or triumphs and support each other.

When does the pain at the main incision go away?! I'm 19 days out and most of the time I'm okay but if I have to cough or sneeze, my incision feels like it's on fire and about to burst open! Hurts when getting out of bed too. The incision is completely healed on the outside. How long does it take before there is NO pain? I also get bad pain in my lower right side of my stomach that goes around to my back, that usually doesn't last more than a day then randomly recurs.

Ever since post op I have have this swooshing soud/effect in my ears that coincides with my heartbeat and puse. My blood presure is fine but sometimes I feel like I am racing! It is driving me crazy!!

I'm curious if anyone here has Generalized Anxiety Disorder and had the sleeve done. I'm 4 months into my 6 months pre surgery appointments and have GAD and depression. It scares me that I won't be able to have surgery because of my panic attacks. I guess I'm just wondering if anyone else has anxiety issues and had surgery and how they handled it.

I am sure this has been a topic before, but just curious how bad everyone's acid reflux was once they got out of the hospital. Today is day 4 for me and the acid reflux bouts are miserable. Is it because I am not drinking enough? I am taking the prescription prilosec. In fact, I took an extra one last night because it was so bad. I was hoping to be back to regular routine by today. Aiming to get back to work by Monday. Any advice?

Looking for some cheaper protein options than the Ispoure I usually buy... any suggestions? I already know about premier and I like that one just looking for other options

Hey everyone! I'm reaching out to see you any of you have tips on the question that you wish you would've asked or did ask during your monthly check up mine is coming up soon so I was looking for some helpful question on hope of what I got

Hello all, It's very nice to meet you all and I am looking forward to sharing my journey with you. I'm 12 days post op and I just don't want to eat. The idea of it still seems appealing at times (and I definitely miss the bite chew swallow process) but purees and babyfood, blended soup and protein shakes... I'll make it to eat or go to eat it and just not want it. Also I don't want to drink and struggling to get enough fluids. Decaf tea and fresh lime in water is helping. I just feel like I'm way behind where I should be as far as protein and fluid and amt I can and do eat. Any suggestions as to what I can do? Thank you Sent from my SM-G935F using BariatricPal mobile …

On to purées!

I was sleeved in March 17,2017, it has been a roller coaster of why did I do this to myself, then I have moments when I step on the scale and thank the lord I did this.

Hey, guys! I was sleeved 3 weeks ago, and things have been fine until a few days ago! These last few days I have felt constant hunger. For example, tonight I had a homemade salmon patty. Before it would have filled me up yet here I am, and my stomach is gurgling. It feels like hunger. The kind of hunger you'd feel when you were bored and wanted to graze Is something wrong with me? Did anyone else struggle with this? Also, I've been in a stall all week. I go up and down a few pounds. I am finally able to get all my protein in and today was the first day I was able to get 64 oz of water in! I am hoping this will help with the stall, but the consta…

6 days post op. I kinda thought the gas pain would be gone. Tremendous moving gas pains. Once I burp, it's better. But it keeps coming back! Walking a lot and taking gas strips. What was your experience? Anything help you?

I'm 10 weeks post op and not really sure if I'm eating too much. I eat till I get the full but not overly full chest feeling. I normally eat 2 to 2.5 oz of chicken and then 2 oz of a veggie(boiled broccoli or green beans so far) Is that too much you think?

So I am 6 days post-op today. Surgery was done on 6/14. Im a Realtor, so I started working from home Sunday, 6/18. I am doing and feeling well overall but has anyone experienced mood swings after surgery? Like 1 minute I'm calm and the next, if someone says something that I don't agree with, I'll snap and say something to them. Then 5 minutes later I feel sorry for getting angry with them. I am also diagnosed with ADHD and not sure if my Adderall dosage needs to come down because my stomach is now smaller. Maybe that's it, I don't know. Let me know if any of you have experienced this. I would greatly appreciate it! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobil…

I'm only 10 weeks out and have only lost 24 pounds. I lost the first 24 pounds in 5 weeks. I have stopped losing for 5 weeks. I started out at 195 and I'm stuck at 171. I focus on my water and carb intake. I walk every day. My protein is at 70 to 80 a day. I have changed to just protein liquids yesterday. I just dont know what else to do. I am positive that my calories and carb intake is very low. Any suggestions? I want to lose 25 more pounds and its not budging. Not even a pound! Sent from my SM-N920P using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm about two years post op and have recently regained about 5 pounds back. I am wondering how many calories people are eating, and how much exercise they are getting, to maintain weight loss.

I am about 3 months out and scared to eat... all I eat is eggs all day for my protein :/ anyone else struggle with this?

I'm really....I don't know...lost? I'm 4 days out and all I want to do is eat! I thought this surgery would help with that. I don't understand what the heck I'm supposed to be doing, other than clear liquids. I can't tell the difference between "I'm full", "I'm bloated with gas", "I'm having a spasm in my stomach", and "I'm hungry". It all feels the same! Presurgery, I would know how hungry I truely was by the intensity of my food craving. Post-surgery, the cravings are intense all day every day. There is no satiation. I'm so frustrated! Is it because I'm sick to death of the stupid clear liquid diet? I mean, I've been on this stupid diet for 19 days now! And I hate sweet…

Any suggestions? My new stomach still seems to be real tender. When I take my pills it's a real struggle to get them down and occasionally quite painful. I have to go slow....and even then it's a real ordeal. I find myself really hungry for solid food, but of course I can't. Probably the solution is that I ought to be eating more protein shakes and/or broth, but although I still enjoy the taste of them I am starting to find that a chore. I guess if I am way under 1000 calories a day it is natural that I would be hungry. Did most of you require the full two weeks before going to mushy stage or do most of you go faster? Anyone need more than that? An…

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Has anyone had sushi after being sleeved?? <-- obviously after completing mushies phase.. If so, how many pieces could you get in? thanks!

I'm in month 2 slowly approaching month 3 since I had RNY.. however I have not been able to work out being that I have a stomach ulcer and not to mention I have not been taking my vitamins because my body has been at an all time high of trying to heal I can say with the ulcer so I'm just really on liquids and protein shakes and sometime of meat (thin) and potatoes my concern is can me not working out delay my weight lost. I walk don't get me wrong and I run up and down the 2 flights of stairs at work but I just feel like it is still not enough.

I am dreaming and obsessing about food and when I can eat or chew something during this liquid diet...... has anyone else experienced this and what did you do to help ?????

Tomorrow I will be 3 weeks post op. I am experiencing horrible leg cramps. I have decided to make a banana milkshake, only bananas and milk. Also, the liquid vitamins and the chewables cause me to throw up so I started taking gummies. Anyone else experience horrible leg cramps? If so what did you do differently?

Hi I'm almost 2 weeks post op. And I've Been forcing my self to drink as much water as possible like 34 ounces and when I do that, I'm able to drink way more protein then I did before. Am I stretching my stomach back out? Thanks Sent from my VS990 using BariatricPal mobile app

i noticed a few people saying they hate the taste of water after they have their sleeve. okay this is me, i have a 2.2 litre water bottle (74.4 oz) and i drink about two or three of those a day. i have been checked for diabetes and i have great blood sugars, so my doctor thinks i'm just kind of addicted to drinking water (who would think that was possible). after i have my surgery will i not be able to drink that much water anymore? will it interfere with my eating by making me full? is it going to hurt me to still drink so much or help me? i'm just wondering if i should try to cut back to a 'normal' amount in the couple of months pre surgery, which would be hellish…

Hi, I'm getting ready for sleeve surgery in about 3 and half weeks and my question is...all my life I've been a HUGE water drinker. I am ALWAYS thirsty to the point I've been tested for diabetes but no, I am just always thirsty! I drink a TON of water and I mean a ton a day. I love it. I love water more then any drink on the planet. Will I still be able to drink alot of water after the sleeve and if not, am i still going to feel the same insatiable thirst and just not be able to quench it? Thanks!

Hello everyone, I wanted to ask everyone what their experience has been with weight loss after surgery. I had a rocky start post op and was unable to get food down which landed me in the ER. The first month I lost 24lbs now im averaging about 10 lbs a month. I stall for 2-3 weeks at a time before the scale moves again. I've been reading about people's progress which makes mines not seem so great. I am watching what I eat and am active. I was 284 and now 240.

I'm 8 weeks post opt and everything thing has been good up until now. For the past week I haven't been able to keep solid food down. I'm good with liquid but not food the smallest amount of anything makes me either sick to my stomach or I throw it up. Anyone else have this problem? Should I call my doctor? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm two days shy of being 2 months post op. I have been craving a chia latte for 3 weeks now. I recently started coffee back but am doing decaf. I'm wondering if the no caffeine still applies at 2 months post op. I googled chia tea and it's 40mg of caffeine where regular coffee has 120. Still not sure if I should try. Anyone know what the rule is for caffeine once your on regular food and getting all your fluids in???

I am starting my to week pre op diet tomorrow. I am excited and at the same time nervous about it. Is there anyone else starting tomorrow? Any advise or suggestions?

Before surgery, I would drink unsweetened iced tea from morning to night. I've been good about giving up the tea, but just can't get this water down. Got 64 oz one day....but usually get just 30-40 oz. I have health problems, so worry about dehydration. My best day, I drank 1 oz every 15 min....but still didn't get to 64! pray tell....how do you do it?

So idiot here got on the scale this morning because today is my 3 week post op anniversary. I gained 3 pounds and haven't lost any weight in about 2 weeks. I'm feeling really bad about myself and along with am wondering if I had a botched surgery. I'm past any and all advice at this point and am wondering why I am destined to be an overweight failure. There are no more excuses I can fathom at this point. I am tracking my intake and net at under 1000 calories every day. I'm moving more than the requirement. I'm hungry a lot (like right now) but after one screw up 2 weeks ago have been adhering to the meal list. I'm not sure if I can hold it together; just feel like a failu…

Sorry for the tmi... I was fine, great even! Tuesday I moved on to pureed, that day I had an egg(with miracle whip) . I was fine. Yesterday I had a cupcake sized portion of ricotta bake and under 1/2 cup potatoes (not together) today the only food I had was an egg (made as before). I woke up today with a stomach ache and the poops. I walked around a bunch, sipped my protein had some water I felt much better. Lunch time I had that egg and I have wanted to die ever since. I'm literally peeing out the @ss Should I be concerned? Or when should I be concerned ? I expect loose stools, but this isn't that. This is literally liquid. I'm really sorry. But, any ideas? …

Hi All- how long were you in pain after your surgery? Thanks!

My Dr says yes and it will take time to adjust. I've always been a puker but this is excessive. One day a half of a breakfast sandwich on a bagel thin is fine. Today I'm sick after two bites. Saturday I was sick all night after a few bites of plain grilled chicken. Week three I was sick after almost every solid. I'm glad it's calmed down six weeks out but I'm having trouble getting my nutrients in. Thoughts?

Hello guys. Keto has never caught my attention. I've been able to lose weight eating healthy carbs. Anytime I did do carb cycling, where I would have to eat low carb, I just felt terrible. Now please don't take this as "oh wow she's unmotivated to change her lifestyle". Doing Keto literally contradicts all the knowledge I've gained on macronutrients all my life. (I also talk about this in reference of way after the 6 weeks. Maybe 6 months from post-op)

I cheated hard core this weekend. I have lost 50 lbs In the past 16 weeks & it's been a journey of ups & downs & it will be for the rest of my life. So this is not a cry for help or advice just a confession. I inhaled ever carb in sight this weekend. Today I ingested A total of 1300 calories, 150gms of carbs & only 40 Gms of protein. I didn't usual 10000 steps. I am back on the wagon tomorrow but what a fall. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi i think things are getting better im 2 weeks postop today and ive already lost 30 pds i feel so different glad to finally be out of the 300's Hw326 Sw322 Cw296

I am 2 months post sleeve and looking for a RTD protein drink with about 30 grams of protein. I have been using Premiere Protein shakes since pre-op but lately they make me nauseous. Suggestions for something with a lot of protein that won't make me queasy? What I wish they had was a 30 gram protein cheese! [emoji1]

Hello WLS community! Hope you are all well! I am 5 weeks post op. My surgery was May 11. I am finally on stage 5 based on my surgeons instructions. But I have started to experience nausua again. On week 2 when I saw my surgeon she said it was because I wasn't drinking enough fluids. I fixed that and felt much better. Now I am experiencing it again. It started Tues. Maybe I was dehydrated Tues but now even though I keep drinking water I still am feeling the nausea. It has slowed down my eating and trying new foods. I wondered if my stomach was also not comfortable with my new foods I have been trying. Did anyone experience this specifically in wee…

First posting here....just learning the ropes! Wondering if anyone has suggestions on gas x product...nothing seems to touch the constant rumbling and bloating! And heart palpitations? Possibly dehydrated?

I'm one day out from surgery but I notice every time I go to sleep (sitting upright) I regurgitate liquid and almost choke...has anyone experienced this? And did it get better?

8 months post-surgery, 150lbs+ lost, and celebrating life this summer, I finally bought the car I've wanted since I was a fat, poor, 18 year old... a Miata. My "excuse" is that my son is getting his permit in December and I really want him to learn to drive a stick (our other cars are autos). Miata's are now very cheap used cars, though deeply impractical in the most delicious way possible. We're stoked. What have you done to

On my tracking app it reports both total calories and net calories and I am wondering which figure is the most important? My workouts and steps walked automatically syncs with the app so I don't even have to input my exercise. The reason I ask is because I thought I was getting close to 800 calories per day, but when I look at my net calories it is actually more like 500-600.

Is anyone working with or has worked with Dr. Ponce? I am going to TJ for surgery 7/12 and I would love to hear about your experience. TIA!