POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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How long after surgery did you have to wait before taking vitamins? Also, what kind of vitamins do you prefer?

I am 1 year out tomorrow and for the last few weeks I have had burning pain in my left ankle area and some numbness. The last week I have noticed that after I walk a while, my foot starts to slap the ground and I can't control it very well. It feels like the foot is very weak. I am a nurse so I know this is called "foot drop" and in doing research I have found that this can happen after weight loss surgery due to the rapid weight loss. I go to my surgeon next week and will find out more but I am curious to see if anyone else here has had this problem. According to my research it sounds like it is not exremely common but does happen and the search showed no topics on …

I'm 9 weeks post op RNY today. Last week, as per my program, I stopped Nexium 40mg (Acid Reflux meds). First day off was fine, did feel some tightening when I eat, but other than that, okay. Second day off, I managed to get breakfast down, but 2 bites of lunch, and the tightening in my chest got so bad, that I just had to drink something to get it up. It came up with a lot of slime. I first thought I hadn't drunk enough before eating, so it eas an attack of the foamies. The following day I made sure i drank enough, breakfast was fine, but lunch again came back up. I called my surgeon. I have had no problems with food what so ever up until this point. I have been on s…

Belly stubble + binder = miserable fella in his first week post op. Thankfully, that's been my only complaint so far. I haven't had a lock of pain since coming home, and it's actually kinda bothersome. I keep wanting to test my limits, but have been good sticking to the plan so far. SW 486 OW 461 CW 445 41 pounds in 3 weeks Sent from my Z970 using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey guys I'm 13 days vsg post op and about a day ago I started having this sharp pulling pain it happens when I inhale. It doesn't hurt when I lay on my left side though. Anyone experience this?

Well I'm three days out (does the day of surgery count as day zero or day one?) They put me in intensive care after surgery because they said this is normal for someeone who needs a CPAP. Even though the nurses kept asking me, why I was there? lol Lost eight pounds in three days since surgery? That's bananas... Biggest struggle is getting all the water in. I can take only the tiniest sip and even so I feel the "bump" going through in my still swollen stomach. They say that will go away. For some people I guess it can go away as soon as the second day, for others up to two weeks. (Do you all concur?) They say once it does pass it feels like the Red Sea parting. I…

So my sx was May 31. I feel amazing. So far I am down from 270 to 250. However, the past week and a half my scale has not moved! I have been drinking water and following my diet very strict. I do see changes in my body atrophy but the scale still freaks me out. It makes me get that feeling when prior to sx, dieting and working out... stepped on the scale and I'd see no improvements. Has anyone else had this experience. It makes me feel like failure I know I sound ridiculous, but I walk 2 miles a day, I'm super active bf I drink about 80ml of water a day.

I'm 9 days post op and I am literally having to force down my protein shakes at this point. It's not that my stomach can't tolerate them, it's that between my pre-op diet and now having to drink them again just the thought of a protein shake is making me want to gag. I have never been a fan of sweet drinks and it seems like each one is sweeter than the last. Does anyone have any suggestions about how else to get my protein? Thanks!

After 6 months of starting this process it finally happen, June 12th (4 days ago). I got my sleeve. it was supposed to be outpatient day surgery but since it was late when I got to recovery they just decided to keep me overnight. Then when they were going to release my the next day my bp was higher than I have ever seen it and my heart rate was very low. so the doctors would not release me. I spent another night there and finally after 3 doctors and a PA pow wow and realized something they were doing was making my bp high they decided to release me. 3days, 2 nights in the hospital I could not wait to leave. I cannot remember much about the first night except being …

I have a question I'm about to start reintroducing carbs next week. Did any of you start gaining when that happened? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just had my rny done 2 days ago. Tuesday June 13th and I cannot seem to get all my protein and liquids in...what was everyones intake the first day or 2, first week, and so on??? What protein were you getting in??

So I made a protein "ice cream" as a different way to get in my protein. 1 scoop of protein powder, 1 cup skim milk, and 1 packet of Splenda frozen as I was wondering if I could put some sugar free chocolate syrup on it or even in it the next time I make it?!

Hi everyone wanted to post my one week post-op weigh-in. SW was 182lbs. Today I was 166lbs. Goal weight is 120lbs and I can't wait to get there. It feels really good to see the scale go down for once.

Anyone hit like a wall of no energy at week 5? I've had a smooth recovery back to work in three weeks and all of a sudden I feel so off.

Hi All, I was sleeved during December last year and it is going to be six months in 10 days from now. 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…

Rant : I am losing more hair than pounds and that is just unacceptable. Oh you cruel cruel universe [emoji12][emoji12][emoji12] Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi, all, My VSG was on 5/23. I'm finally feeling like I can make it (pain was intense the first 10 days or so). I'm doing well except I can't get all my vitamins in. I am supposed to take a sublingual B12 (which I am good with). Also 2 huge chewable multivitamins (doing better with these now that I crush them and put in applesauce) and 2 chewable calciums. The calcium makes me want to barf. I still am am not quite up to where I need to be on my protein, but getting better. I feel like I have a new full-time job of taking vitamins. LOL! I'm glad I've had the surgery though. I know my life& my health are going to be so much better.

so I just want to know how long would I have to wait to eat pasta or rice? I really want sushi but I am nervous because of the rice. Also I want to be able to have protein pasta.

Well this is my journey from Monday the 12th. Went in for hiatial hernia repair and RNY because my acid was totally out of contol. When the anesthesiologist inserted his tube, it was discovered that I had a very thin area of scar tissue that was completely iniulated from my severe acid. So my wonderful surgeon had to repair that first before he could do the bypass. Because of this it wasn't necessart for him to do the hiatial hernia repair. So the bypass part went as planned. Because of this repair, I could not start liquids on Tuesday. I had to have an upper gi xray to make sure there was no leak. There wasn't, but he still wanted to be extra cautious because of the deli…

Hey my surgery was June 13th morning, I was discharged yesterday afternoon and the pain seems worse at home. I barely can eat or drink, have some belching, some productive cough, pain with every sip of water and ever movement. Is this normal?

I am having chest pains and I'm not sure if it's from the lap band or another issue. I ate 4 hours before the pain started. Has anyone else experienced chest pains before? I am 7weeks post op.

It's been a week since surgery, and I find myself to be really really thirsty! Don't know if it's because of the heat but I crave cold water 24/7! I make sure to take little sips but I feel like I'm drinking a large amount. I worry that I might be drinking too much water and maybe too fast..is it okay or normal?

I'm 3 months postop and I've lost 50lbs. I've developed a pain in my right hip area. Sometimes it feels like a strained hip flexor, sometimes it's an achy bone and sometimes it feels like an inflamed ovary or something. It's a deep pain and it is ruining my running[emoji35]. Has anyone else experienced this? Sw 230 ce 177

I am post op sleeve October 1,2014.. Have lost 87lbs since and last month experienced foot drop in right foot I can't extend my toes to my body!! Had MRI of back and seeing neuro doctor on Thursday Please give input if you experienced this Help

I've read so much by now that I should have expected this, however maybe it's one of those things you think will "not happen to me". I'll be one week post-op tomorrow and I'm having a hard time getting my shakes, calories and protein in. My whole body aches and I just feel bad in general. Follow up appointment is tomorrow, so here's to hoping I'm not alone! Thanks for listening.

I just had my surgery on the 12th and just got out of the hospital today and I have moved my bowls 4 times today is this normal or should I call my doctor please help?

I am 9 days post op and yesterday I ate 1 scrambled egg. I'm not suppose to until day 15, but I just can't help myself. I feel so hungry since the first day out. I heard I wasn't suppose to feel hungry ,but my doctor said some people are different, but it's likely head hunger. Does it matter what type of hunger it is the feeling is still the same uugggh how can I make it 5 more days???? Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Help! I'm on my last day of full liquids...15 days post-op. My wonderful hubby wants to take me out to the movies! We're big movie goers, and always have the popcorn and pop. Do you all have any suggestions I can snack on during the film? I would really appreciate it....thanks

Hey all, I'm 2 months out - curious how much you guys are able to eat? I can eat 1 cup of food and am worried that is too much? Curious to see how much other people can eat at this time. Thanks in advance

Hi all, I was sleeved on June 9. My doctor requires Days 1-3 clear liquids and Days 4-14 full liquids. I'm close to my 64 oz liquid goals and about 40g of protein right now. In a day I usually have protein shake, several cups of bone broth (throughout the day), vitamin water zero, Protein2o clear protein drink, and water. My list of approved stuff includes cream soups, sf pudding, sf jello, and drinkable consistency yogurts. There are no restrictions listed as far as sugar content, carbs, sodium, fat, calories, etc. I guess in my mind I'm still thinking that way. My husband bought me some low fat yogurt smoothies at Trader Joe's which have 24g of sugar! I think I'm just w…

I am 11 days post op. I lost 5 pounds in the first week and so far have gained .5 this week. What gives???? I am following my guidelines like the Bible. Water, walking, low sodium, fat free sugar free liquids. I can start purées Friday. I didn't expect to lose it all at once, but 5 pounds Is very frustrating.

My surgery was a week ago today. I'm down 23.1 pounds since that day. I see most people in the first couple months seem to loose between 20-40 pounds and that is what I expected. To be over half way there in a week has me a little excited but concerned at the same time. I've been meeting the diet requirements I was given which was basically 60 fluid ounces and 50 grams of protein a day. I'm feeling great and I'm having no problem getting my fluids down, I could do more if I needed to. I would love to hear opinions on this before I go back for my follow-up on Monday.

I am six days. Gastric bypass. Today I got in about 30 ounces of water so far and it's 5 p.m. . I had some Jell-O and I had one popsicle and I had a few ounces of vegetable broth. It seems that everytime I drink anything which I do sip comma is an effort. And my stomach and abdomen hurt a lot today as well. Feeling of it frustrated and I know I did not get in today what I should have. Any suggestions to help me get back on track. Thanks! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using BariatricPal mobile app

What do you do when you're craving them and it's driving you nuts? I'm on the protein only stage and I'd give anything for a vegetable and some carbs and when I smell other people eating them, it's making me crazy!

Hey everyone!! I’m 6 months post op this 23rd and have lost 107 lbs since surgery! I’m ecstatic for my progress so far and need to lose about 40 more to be at my goal weight (fingers crossed). But lately I’ve been seeing myself being able to eat more that usual. I’ve went from 2-3 ounces to eat 4-5 ounces of food. Most of the time it consists of a good diet such as chicken salads or eggs, sausage , yogurt fruit and etc and I do keep up with my fluids. I just want to know if it’s normal to be eating this amount at 6 months post op? Also I don’t eat any carbs if it isn’t a pretzel here and there. I just want to be consistent and I’m scared that I maybe eating too much and m…

I am going to be starting my solid foods soon and have a question about measuring my food. How do you measure what 2 oz. of chicken or steak is without cutting it all up? For example - if my husband and I are sharing a piece of grilled chicken. How do I know how much 2 oz. is to cut off for myself? Thanks in advance

I'm just wondering how you all felt coming out of surgery. I know it varies person to person, but I'm curious to hear from many. How was the bloating and gas feeling (I don't handle gas pains well to begin with)? I've been seeing that many people have been vomiting directly after surgery. I'm also worried about the catheter. I've never had one put in and the thought makes me freak out a little. The next part of this is I live in Massachusetts and am flying to Florida to have my sleeve procedure. How did you feel flying back home if you did? My date is June 27th and I come home July 8th (getting into Florida on June 25th).

I am just 20 yo and going through the process. I have been researching for a couple years and really want to. I want to know would you guys go through with it then? A couple people have been discouraging me even though I have been a mix of obese & overweight my whole life.

I have my surgery tomorrow! Need to be at the hospital at 5:30AM and surgery is at 7:30AM. The hospital is about 45 minutes away, and I have to shower and do other things to prepare, so it will be an early morning!!!

Hi All, so I am 2.days post op and things are.not turning out as simple as I thought it would. the procedure went great but by the time they got me to recovery it was about 7pm and I would need to be there 2 to 4 hours so they keep me overnight so they could monitor me, I ended staying all day and just when I was going to be release my (never had a high number over 136) blood pressure is up to 170 and my heart rate since this morning is very low, like 45... has anyone else had this issues? so needless to say the would not release my. uugghhh. I can't pass the gas not even a burp...any suggestions? Sent from my SM-G928T using BariatricPal mobile app

Two weeks ago I was diagnosed with peroneal neuropathy with foot drop I've had no back injuries I had an MRI a nerve conduction test in an EMG and that was the diagnosis they say it could be from habitually crossing my legs which I do a lot of the recovery time could be six to eight months I was wondering if anybody else has had this problem if so have you recovered I'm driving myself crazy I got the surgery to be healthy the last thing I wanted to do was get something because of my rapid weight loss. Starting weight was 265 I now weigh 180 so that's almost 90 lbs in 6 months

I don't even know where to start. My body hurts so bad right now. I was grabbed by the back of my neck and thrown on bed & my arm is badly bruised. I'm filing for divorce after nearly 10 years together since age 17. He looked at me and told me "you don't look all that good anymore". I'm just done. Part of my mental issues have been this dying relationship, I needed to let I go.

I am a little past 6 weeks post op. Has anyone else felt like they have an excessive amount of saliva going on? I know it's not lady like to spit but I just feel like my mouth is producing more than the average amount of saliva.

Hey everyone, I'm about 4 1/2 months post surgery. I never had trouble with acid reflux/heartburn BEFORE surgery, but since the surgery, it has been REALLY bad. It always happens in the middle of the night when I'm sound asleep, I jolt out of bed with a sour burning taste in my throat and then I usually gag/spit up some yellow acid (like the xenomorph in Alien) and it just feels unbearable for about 15 minutes or so and then goes away. At first it happened about once a week, but now I'd say it's more like 2-3 times a week. They put me on 40 mg of prevacid or one of those pills right after surgery and I took it for the first month, but then I stopped because the…

I haven't seen the scale move in one month exactly... what in the world is going on?? I have never experienced a stall like this... Any tips to get that scale moving again? Could this be the end of the losing pounds? I have lost 41lbs since surgery.

Hi folks... I am 12 days out from surgery and using Genepro powder. I am having problems with it clumping. I am only doing 5 oz of broth, tomato soup etc and I mix it in a cup. Any suggestions ?

Hello. I had my first appointment with my surgeon today. I know I still have awhile to go but he gave me the option of lap-band or the sleeve. I am trying to get opinions about the sleeve. I train horses so I did not know if someone has experience with the sleeve and being around horses and could help me out. I was wondering how long it will be post op before I can start riding again? What are the pros and cons of the sleeve? Any help would be great. Thanks in advance!

They're all very nice and professional, but could they please schedule their visits together? All night long it seems like someone is coming in every 45 minutes for something different. How's a guy supposed to sleep? Sent from my Z970 using BariatricPal mobile app