POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hi all, I'm just wondering if anyone has had any issues with their uvula after surgery. I'm 9 months out and it has never really ever healed I'm going to have it checked out this coming Friday. Thanks!

I was sleeved on 3/13 about 14 days ago. I've noticed my upper thighs seem a little on the bluish color side with some areas that look dark brown and dry. Is this normal ? The blue color is kind of freaking me out .

When you get home are you able to take care of yourself our do you need someone there with you

Hi ALL:) I am 9 months out and have lost 99 lbs!!! My question is I have hit a stall at 177 lbs. (down from 275). I'm looking at what I'm eating and wondering if I may be eating too many carbs. For example, I do eat a couple handfuls of pretzels like every other day, and sometimes a piece of toast. Mainly though my diet consists of veggies and fruit, string cheese, and deli slices, greek yogurt, light Soups. Any ideas? Have a great day!!!

Is this because I'm still eating fast? It's sooo hard to make my meals last 1/2 hour. Arggg. So then I get the hiccups and I know I have eaten or drank too fast. Arggg. Thanks Nancy

I'm curious to how much people lose on average about a month after surgery?

I really thought I would have been feeling better by now I am 3 weeks post op and can not walk or stand up for more than 10 minutes without my big incision forcing me to sit down because it hurts so bad. When I sit down it usually stops hurting but every once in a while I have to lay down for it to stop. Any thoughts or advice?

So yesterday i was preparing some melted cheese for my kids and forgot for a second that i was sleeved and had quite a big bite of it....i remembered i was sleeved coz it hurt when it went down!! Did it happen to anyone to forget for a second that they were sleeved and let the bad habit of munching come back??

This spotting every single day and heavy menstrual is driving me insane!!! I'm 4 months out..

Hi Everyone, I'm 4 days post Op and im terrified im not doing things right, things are going down pretty easy and most of the time my pain is pretty tolerable. Here is my schedule. Am I going to fast between liquids and my foods , etc. is 8oz in one hour too much? I need strict rules. Also don't know if my pain is gas pain or fullness? It feels like Gas Post Op instructions basically 3 Protein drinks with "3" meals of 1/4-1/2 cup (cream Soup or yogurt) each should last 30-40 minute. Pain upon waking number 6 - 8am small liquid black oily BM at 9am 8-10:30 am Protein Drink Syntax Tea 8oz Water 10:00am Pain med and naseua ta…

I'm sure this is a question best suited to the surgeon, but since it's Sunday, I can't call the office until tomorrow, so I'm asking here first I'm having an asthma exacerbation right now and I went to the urgent care, where they prescribed prednisone for 8 days. While these pills can be crushed, they have an absolutely vile taste, and it's much less disgusting to swallow them whole. I'm about six and a half weeks out from my sleeve. Do you think it's okay to just swallow them at this point?

Does anyone experience heavy saliva after eating and can't stop spitting up??

Sometimes I feel like my gastric sleeve isn't working. Why am I able to take in large amounts of water or other fluids like Diet juice/Broth with no issues ?? Did I stretch out my sleeve already ? Did the surgeon do It correctly ? Why haven't I experienced have things most sleevers experience like nausea or vomiting

I am 6 weeks post op & I am already able to consume 800 calories a day. Is that too much. Am I doing something wrong ? I am eating mostly protein, some carbs. However this is very concerning. I thought the 1st few months most people can barely eat. Why am I able to consume so much. Please share your experience &/or thoughts

Guys I don't know what to do but my hair loss is really making me have a panic attack. Two weeks ago I had a huge pile in the tub. Now today...more loss. IN CHUNKS. I expected SOME loss but this is ALOT. I'm scared!! My hair has always been strong and thick.

Omg... Why is my stomach itching by my incisions??????????

Hello am on day 4 of by pre op diet and it's been extremely hard , but am also down 9lbs already. I love my dietitian but she's very regimented. She told me she hasn't had sugar in ten years ( referring to cakes Cookies etc..) and she expects the same from her patients. I know sugar can be a slippery slope but does this seem extreme to you? A co-worker has had the sleeve lost over 200lbs (she's over three years out). She eats and exercise now but still has a cookie now and then. Am thinking about finding another dietitian.

GM, my Bariatric family!!! This is a quick update on my progress!!! I AM 100 days/ 3 & 1/2 Months POST OPP!!!! Sleeve Date 12/15/16 by Dr. Luis Cervantes of Tijuana Mexico, Water as directed, old habits trying to creap back in, but the surgery kicks in when u fall weak!!! No matter what and how much u crave something, you cant eat more that 4-5 bites w/ no liquid at same sitting, make sense? BUT HEY THATS WHAT WE PAID FIR , RIGHT??? (OVER A PERIOD OF TIME food WILL BECOME A HASSLE MORE THAN AN ENJOYMENT! I just had a BBQ @ my house & i grilled over 50lbs of meat & i ate 1 rib & 1 pork chop (in intervals) and sipped some my championship lemon iced tea!!!…

Before surgery I was one of those people who always bought the magazine with the newest diet. Recipe books, my I-books has uploads of books on weight loss. For years I've had clothes in my closet that were; "One day" clothes. Incentive outfits for the spring! Fall! The thought process was Always to GET THIS WEIGHT OFF!!!!!! Imagine the hours, days, weeks, months and years wrapped into that mind set. I've Been Set FREE! Today my thought process is on what I CAN DO, no longer do I hesitate. That is for me the victory! The ONE DAY clothes I've worn and shrunk out of. If your thinking about doing the sleeve, imagine freedom. Thyroid removed hypothyroid and I am free![emoji7…

My surgery (bypass) was yesterday the 27th. My surgeon said everything went well. He also repaired my hiatal hernia. Aside from the gas I was inflated with, I haven't had a lot of pain, just discomfort (I'd say 3 on a scale of 10). I took a nice long walk yesterday to help. I've been sipping icy cold water, which I know some have had problems with. Later this morning, I'm being discharged. Then the real fun begins. [emoji4]

Surgery in the morning, bag is packed I'm ready

Hello! Im curious to know when did the peak of ur weight loss happen post surgery? Did u lose more at the beginning and then it was slower or was it the other way around?

I'm at the point where I need to decide if I'm getting the sleeve or the Roux and Y. I started with the sleeve in mind but now I don't know.

3 times post op I've waken up coughing & feeling like I'm choking. What can this be ?? Never happened before

So, my surgeon told me, going into this, that 10% of sleeve patients develop Acid Reflux. I went off the Omeparazole last week after taking it for 5 weeks and as soon as I did, the reflux began. Looks like I am in the unlucky 10%. I'm very happy with the surgery so it's a small price to pay, in my opinion. Anyone else developed reflux since surgery?

This is TMI I've always been on the heavier side of my periods and they would last 7-10days I'm experiencing my first menstrual and it's totally different. I'm barely cramping and I'm very light. I'm on day 4 and it's super light still. What has been your experience? Does it change? Should I worry? Is this normal?

Tip: I was using this until I read on this site that NUTs don't advise it. That it's not possible to have 30g of protein in 1 tbl as they suggest. I spoke to my nutritionist and she said same thing to stay away. Thanks Nancy

So I am 3 days post op! I have come down to one problem that I haven't seen before. And it's dehydration. All I want to do is drink drink and drink more water. I feel so thirsty. But I can only drink so much and it's driving me insane. I can't even drink my protein because I fee that it makes me more thirsty.

My doctor had me do Clear liquids the first day post op, then come home on soft foods and he told me to progress as I felt comfortable. I'm 10 days out and I'm eating normal (haven't tried red meat or pork), making healthy choices, and trying my best, but I see all these other people on 3-6 weeks of liquid and I'm wondering if my doc is a quack! Anyone else have a doc like mine???? My weight loss is at 30 lbs in 10 days, just FYI.

My sleeve is hungry! I can't wait to get off these liquids. That's my only issue! This was the best decision I've made. I tell you You're sleeve will let you know when you drink to fast or had too much! *pain*

Okay this weekend I don't know how but I've pulled a muscle in my neck. The doctor wrote me a prescription for muscle relaxers and a steroid. Is this safe to take? I had my surgery March 8.

Either my sleeve is broken or I'm freaking out. I've been able to drink a whole 11oz protein shake, bowl of broth and now a jello today so far... Not all together but between 8 this morning and now... I'm freaking out because I feel like I've been able to eat soooo much today.. AND it didn't bother me to eat/drink at a normal pace.... OMG IT'S BROKEN [emoji15] [emoji15] [emoji15] [emoji15] [emoji15] [emoji15] [emoji27] [emoji27] [emoji27] [emoji27] [emoji27] [emoji33] [emoji33] [emoji33]

I had sleeve surgery on March 14th and am already experiencing a stop in weight loss. I lost 6 lbs so far and the last 3 days nothing. I am still on the full liquid diet so I don't even eat food. It makes me kind of scared to start eating because I may start gaining. Can anyone relate???

I had my appointment with my doctor today. So far I've lost 30 lbs since surgery date 2/22/17. I'm so excited, I wish I had done this sooner. [emoji4]

Hi Everyone, I am new to this board but I really needed to see if anyone else was having/has had this similar issue when it comes to going to the bathroom (pooping if we're being real). I told my doctor and he didn't seem worried, but its really bothersome. I was regular right after surgery with no problems until I hit the Puree stage, ever since then I have been going every two days (which seems ok to me) my only problem is when I do have to go to the bathroom I get an intense stomach ache while going, and sometimes for another 30 minutes afterwards or on one occasion the whole day I felt my stomach was not right. and maybe a little TMI but when I go on these days I…

So I had gastric sleeve surgery back in January. I really didn't want to tell anyone/ I wasn't ready to tell the world. I'm still not. However I tried to let my immediate family know mainly my mom my dad and by brother who is married. Now my problem is second hand I hear that my Sister in law has told her whole side of the family(the in laws)....I'm not really ok with that. Actually I'm super upset, to hear that. Like I'm not stupid I've lost like 50 pounds in 3 months. I know I can't hide it forever. But I really am sad that she didn't respect my privacy about the issue. I'm going to have to face them all next week at a party and I'm just super anxious because to be hone…

Hello, I was just wondering what can I eat on the phase 3 "soft food" diet. The nutritional manual isn't very informative on what I could eat.

I am in week 2 of pureed food 2-3 oz. My blood sugar drops from any activity (walking, showering, washing the dishing). I was wondering if anyone are experiencing the same?

I find the puree stage to be boring for me. I love my liquid (no alcohol or carbonated drinks). The food is not enjoyable. I prefer shakes and water. I try very hard to remember not to drink with my meals or after. I love my sugar free lime popsicles as we as other frozen sugar free. I feel kinda stuck on the food part. Is cheese ok?? Im a cheesehead-Wisc girl here. Im used to making sandwiches and now no more. I cant wait till I start using romaine lettuce in my diet. I now know what full feels like. Im good at stopping once Im full. I do soups quite a bit. Suggestions? Thanks, this board is very helpful and interesting. Im learning a lot from you guys!!

Followednthe pre-op diet to a T, and I had no problems. Feeling pretty good , tomorrow's day 4 post op. Looking forward to the future! goodluck everyone.

I would like to start taking biotin, but I'm not sure what dosage, any suggestions ? Thanks

Are gummy vitamins OK after surgery?

Hi all, I am 12 days post op and I feel like ever since I got out of hospital I have been eating high sugar/high fat food and not enough Protein. Can anyone please give me a sample day of what I should be eating in pureed stage? This is me right now: Breakfast: 3 dessert spoons of yogurt (mango flavor) Lunch: chicken Soup (chicken/potato/carrots) pureed or Shrimp Bisque (evaporated milk, prawns) pureed about 1/4 - 1/2 cup Dinner: chicken broth OR Optifast shake (so high in sugar yuck) What should I do I really want to be good?! I have purchased ingredients to make ricotta bake as I've seen in other pages but I dont know if it's good for me anyway!…

My surgery date is March 24th and currently I have to take Seroquel, which is an antipsychotic medicine that helps with my moods and to help me sleep. However, a side effect of Seroquel is weight gain and I believe it may have been a small culprit with me as well as my PCOS. I want to talk to my doctor about switching me to another sleeping/anti depressant mediciation without weight gain as a side effect, but I have a high tolerance to certain medications and seroquel has been the only one ive tried to work on me. I've tried ambien, but i had hallucinations with it and I slept walk. Trazodone did not work. I've been on Prozac for anti depression and Ce…

I'm day 10 post-op and curious about post-op diet increases. Are they as varied as the pre-op plans? What were your doctors orders? My surgeon (Dr. Ortiz @ the OCC in Tijuana) does: Days 1-3: clear fluids Days 4-17: full fluids Days 18-27: pureed foods Days 28-40: soft foods Day 40... solid foods, introducing new foods one at a time.

Hi everyone! So I'm 12 days out and I feel completely lost. I'm a vegetarian and I feel like I really don't know what to eat to get a lot of Proteins since I'm in the soft foods stage. I'm leaving full liquids slowly and I really feel like I can eat about anything. Nothing makes me hurt or super uncomfortable. eggs and yogourts are passing less easily but cheese is passing just fine along with paneer cheese, brie, cheese spreads etc. I can eat mashed potatoes and canned vegetables without a fuss from my stomach. Is this normal??? When and should I start eating fake meats or TVP? They are so high in Protein yet low-fat, low-carb... When can I start eating mashed Bea…

Ok I had surgery 9 months ago can someone tell me are you ever able to drink carbonated waters later down the road or drink from straws.

Can everyone share what they felt was important to have in their toolbox immediately post surgery other than food? Examples: 1-2oz plastic cups to eat out of, baby spoons, antacid, listerine melts etc I am building my arsenal lol

I recently bought myself frozen mashed cauliflower and it came in a pretty big portion. I'd like to cut it up into sleeve sized portions that can stay in my freezer but I can't figure out how to make that happen without cooking or defrosting the entire thing. Does anyone have any tips on how to portion frozen foods that you want to keep frozen?

Hi all, really need some ideas on what to eat. Please can you share what your meal plan is on an average day? Breakfast Snack #1 lunch Snack #2 dinner Also how many days/months post op are you? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE really need help as I am struggling..