POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

My surgery was very recent but I'm just curious about a few things. When I can finally start to consume actual meals about how much is it normal for me to eat for example, chicken wings (1 or 2?) Slices of pizza ? Pieces of sausage patties? Just so I can actually get a good visual of what it is my plates will soon look like.

Hi, I'm 9 days out and having a problem that is starting to freak me out. Everything was going well until yesterday afternoon when the abdominal cramps after drinking began. Now every time I take a drink, weather it be Water or a Protein drink, when the liquid gets to my stomach I have these weird, painful, abdominal cramps that come in waves. I tried taking gas x strips, phillips milk of magnesia, and reglan but nothing has helped. Has anyone else had this? Could it be a leak? I'm not nauseated nor do I have a fever. thanks

Don't regret your decision I'm 15 months out down over 100 lbs went from size 40 pants to 30 im so happy juan phone

Today is my birthday and I'm 4wks post op and wanna know how soon did any sleeves start drinking?? But remember I'm really don't drink like that only on occasions.. Help pls

Hi everyone I am 6 days post op I have been doing good with liquids but I haven't been good with my protein shake once I have my first sip I throw up I have purchased every protein powder in GNC.

I was just sleeved on Tuesday and I noticed that my belly button is leaking.. when I went to the bathroom I wiped and and it had a little bit of blood... and it hurts in that area a lot... has anyone experienced that?

I've been having this constant hunger pain is this normal ??

So up until I have felt the restriction but today I got all my water in early, ate soup, protein shake, and more soup and I'm still hungry! I'm starting to freak out I ate like a cup of soup already

Hey everyone, I'm asking this question because I feel like my sleeve can fit way more than the average patient at this stage. I'm 6 months post-op and at this point I can easily eat 6 ounces of food before feeling satisfied, not fully stuffed. If I overeat (which of course I'm definitely not making a regular habit of doing, I've just noticed this on a few occasions), then 7-8 ounces can leave me feeling fully stuffed. I feel like this is way too much compared to others who seem to only be able to handle a maximum of 4 ounces even several months post op. I don't know what bougie size my surgeon uses, but I'm wondering if I seem to have an abnormally large pouch or ma…

Anyone else not like half the things you liked before surgery? I'm extremely picky now and it's hard to find things I like anymore and some days I like it other days it tastes funny[emoji55]????

I have my 2-week post op appointment Thursday, and I've stepped on the scale a few times and kinda feel like I should've lost more. I'm supposed to be on strictly liquids, buuuuuuut [emoji849] I know I could've done better. I hope to hear good things on Thursday, but I know once I get back home that I'll make myself do better. Also!, I hope once I actually eat eat that I'm really restricted like most.

Hi everyone. My surgery went well and I passed all the tests, but I noticed a little numbness on top of my legs after the 2 hour drive home. Did anyone experience this? I feel fine but just wanted to check with all of you

I only want to drink Water. I tried adding Isopure non-flavored whey Protein to some hot tea but it tasted horrible. I have no desire to eat anything, or drink anything but water. I've also just started my period today. Lovely. Please give me advice on how to structure my day to get in the 48-64 oz of Fluid and 40-60g of protein that I'm supposed to have the first week.

Greetings! I had my RNY surgery on Tuesday, three days ago. Things went well and I came home from the hospital yesterday around noon. I did okay at drinking water, but when I attempted a protein drink (unflavored Isopure), it was exceedingly difficult to get down due to smell/taste. A few hours after that, I began getting a lot of rumbling and gurglings in my upper abdomen that I associate with hunger, and then an hour later the hunger began. This was not head hunger -- this was physical hunger. I didn't think I was supposed to feel hunger at all, and the panic began to build. The feeling continued all evening, getting stronger, and I ended up taking a Xanax jus…

I'm dying for a sip of diet coke... what is it about soda that we aren't allowed to drink it? Does the carbonation hurt the sleeve?

Anybody taking it? How do you like it?

Any advice on specific exercises that help with skin on arms and legs?

Has anyone experienced hiccups all the time 1 week post-op? I have hiccups all the time and feeling full up to my throat all the time. I can hardly get 3 tablespoons of food down at a time.

I'm almost 6 weeks post RNY and my weight loss has been extremely slow. My Surgeon has me at a goal of losing 6-7Kgs per Month so that I reach my goal weight in about 10 months. Since my last appointment with her which was 15 days back I have lost only 2Kgs. On top of that I read that weight loss slows down after 3 months and 6 months. I'm already slow if it slows down any further it will be virtually non-existent. This has put me into severe depression. I've been crying my eyes out . How will I reach my goal weight? Did anyone experience the same initially but they were still able to reach their goal weight within a year from surgery? I still have 47 Kgs to los…

Well, that magic number arrived today...you know that one you set, either officially or in your head -- the infamous goal weight! My surgeon never gave me a goal weight. I set one in my head of 160 pounds (I'm a 56-year-old, 5'6" woman). In a world where 130 pounds is the perfect weight, that still "sounded" high to me. And, after a little research, I realized that I had to get down to 155 to "officially" not be overweight anymore (according to the BMI charts) I was 159.4 this morning. That stupid 155 number is still in my head. But, in all honesty, nobody --including my doctors -- think that I need to lose any more weight. I'm very active. I eat 1200 c…

Hi all! I'm 10 days post RNY, and learned yesterday that I accidently tore a suture through coughing and/or sneezing. The pain is almost surreal at times. The surgeon advised to take a muscle relaxer, use a heating pad, and just rest as much as possible. Supposedly, the pain should subside in a couple weeks. He didn't seem overly concerned, and shared this is "normal." Has anyone else experienced this painful situation?

I was banded on January 16, 2013. I have lost 130lbs and have been very overjoyed with my new body. I started having pain down the outside of my left calf about 6 weeks ago. It turned into a numb left foot and a condition called foot drop. I have read several different articles about how this can be inadvertently caused by the weight loss. Mainly because of the loss of cushion around the peroneal nerve and my terrible habit of constantly crossing my legs which can aggravate it. Anyone else had any experience with this? If so, did it go away and how long did it take? What was the course of treatment if any? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Melissa

Why oh why do I keep doing this. I just made home made pizza and ate it fast. Now I feel like I'm having a heart attack. The heart burn is so painful. I know it will subside but I must NEVER do that again. I have done it before and cried. But yet here I am again. Suck the lesson Learned. MIND OVER MATTER. I need to stop bringing back the old habits. Arggg Thanks Nancy

So I've been working really hard to get all my Water in, and most days I meet my goal, but....drinking so much water means I have to pee ALL THE TIME. Pre-surgery I drank a lot of liquid (not a ton of water though, mostly coffee, tea, or coke with some water mixed in) and it was never like this. Vets, does this get better as your body gets used to the water intake?

I had my surgery Monday and I feel awful!! I had horrible gas pains that have gotten better but now I'm left with a Extremely bad headache and can barely tolerate tiny sips of water. Please any words of encouragement will be greatly appreciated. I feel like I've made a huge mistake.

i know most get so annoyed to hear the "newbies" ask the same questions over and over again. yes i've used the search bar. there is soooo much information that i'm sorry i do not know it all, either do you i'm sure. i'm on soft foods and i'm so bored with it can someone give me some ideas? sick of mashed potatoes and fish. if i eat fish again omg lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am so proud to say that I am now 3 months post op. I ventured into this foreign land called the gastric sleeve on Dec 5, 2016. I was nervous yet ready to have a new beginning in life. A healthier life that was more fulfilling without illnesses and aches all the time. Well, this 3 months has been a true roller coaster but I wouldn't trade it for the world. I started my journey out at 242 lbs pre- op. On the day of my surgery I was down to 219 lbs with the help of my dietician( I was very serious about my dietician's recommendations on diet changes ). When I awoke from surgery, I was so confused and in so much pain . I immediately regretted surgery,, lol. But after a coup…

Sleeved 2/7/17. I have never had acid wake me up or had issues in the past. But last night after a long, stressful conversatation, I at dinner at 11:30pm (chicken and a little jello). I went to bed at midnight only to wake up at 1:30 to the burning sensation and coughing up some dinner. Don't think I'll do that again! Stop eating 2 hours at minimum before bed. Luckily a little liquid antacid and I was back in bed asleep minutes later...

Can you have hot decaf tea with stevia sweetener as part of liquid?

Hi everyone! I am not sure if this has been answered anywhere already, but I thought I would ask if anyone has any pointers about the urination frequency. I have been going about every hour for the past several Hours. Is that normal? I feel like I always have to pee! Also, did anyone have crazy, what feels like pressure, on their bladder the day of surgery and into the next morning? I'm thinking it's gas, and am trying to walk around as much as I can. Thank you[emoji4]

The day is here. I am getting Sleeved at 11am. I am super nervous... but I am also super excited

I am one week post-op, so I am allowed to have scrambled eggs, hard boiled eggs, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, and Beans. I've never eaten cottage cheese. How do you eat it? Do you eat anything with it?

How many calories should we be consuming 3 months post op ? My surgeon was very vague about it but I recall something about 800 calories a day. Can you all share your daily caloric Intake & subsequent weight loss please. Thank You.

Can't believe I'm getting Sleeved tomorrow. This came way too quickly. Super excited but every nervous.....

What do you eat or drink the your not supposed to be after surgery? progress starts in the mind

How many are able to overcome cravings. What do you do to get past it. I'm not hungry but I constantly think of food and feel like I NEED something in my mouth all the time. I know this is my problem and I can't seem to find the willpower to get through it. TIA[emoji4]

I am 4 weeks post op from GB. My period has lasted 12 days. Wth? I have a 1 month follow up in 3 days so I will ask the surgeon but anyone else have long periods ? It's not heavy but it's consistent & annoying. I'm on birth control already. Could it be wacky Hormone levels due to surgery ??

Hello, I had my surgery on Friday and I have actually gained a pound since the morning of. I have not had any solid food only diluted juice, fat free broth, fat free milk and water. I got in 32 ounces of water yesterday and I am walking around frequently. Any suggestionson how to ge the scales moving? I'm a little worried. Thanks

Hey all I am having trouble drinking and drinking Clear liquids...protein shake chased losts of rumbling in my stomach no farting. I was wondering what was your goal for drinking Water post up first week? I am not too worried about today since I also had iv this morning, but concerned about tomorrow. Let me know that's.

Ten days post op and get the hiccups pretty often . Not sure why ?

I am 2 weeks post op can i have soft boiled eggs and tuna with mayo i am so tired of the protein shakes

Have not lost any weight after one week post op I'm just now past my fourth week. HELP what am i doing wrong? When i awake i drink one 11 oz premier Protein shake 30g protein sometime a apple sauce fat free for snack 2oz twice a day of the most leanest hamburger meat plain about 4grams of fat per serving another 11 oz premier Protein Shake 4-6 mile bicycle ride i have gained weight last week, getting so discouraged that this was a waste of time.

I'm 2 weeks post op tomorrow and I'm struggling. I'm having a hard time getting my liquids in. Everything tastes gross even water! I wanna gag when I drink it. I constantly have dry mouth and some weird taste in my mouth. Soft foods give me crazy gas. I'm constantly hungry and depression is starting to kick in. Did I make a mistake? HELP!!!! I NEED ADVICE!!!!

So I'm 6 weeks post op and for the last week I've been feeling nauseous all day every day, I've lost 23 lbs since my surgery even with a 2 week stall so I'm happy about that but I just can't get back on my feet as I feel so I'll. Did anyone else have the same problem or is anyone else going through this now. Any suggestions of what to do would be much appreciated. Thanks

Does anybody have dark green Stool while on liquid phrase after surgery?

I am week 4-5 post op and I am starting to be really hungry and slip back into bad habits. I am still on soft foods but think I would be more full if I could eat normal food. I have my fill appointment on the 14th but my band was put in with 4 mls in it. Will another fill make a diffrence? How much do they normally put in at each fill? I am in the uk.

Hi all! I had VSG 15 days ago, have had no complications and have been extremely happy with my weight loss. Last night my husband found out we have received orders to Okinawa, Japan - reporting in the end of July. Does anyone know if my having VSG just three weeks ago is going to prohibit going to Japan? I can't find any specific info on the EMFP website? I was a self pay for VSG. Any experience or knowledge about this would be helpful! Thank you in advance!

Hi all, well following on from my post yesterday about reaching the magic 100lb goal i also went to see my surgeon yesterday, after speaking to him he worked out some percentages and the sleeve alone will get you to lose 60% of your excess weight over the space of 12 / 18 month, i have gone further with a loss of about 65% in 6 months, he said that he doesnt think my loss will be much more now, my question is though at the mo i am having about 700 to 800 calories in a day and at the gym every evening with swimming straight after the gym 4 times a week aswell, now if i am still having the same amount of calories coupled with the same amount of activity how can the loss jus…

Just an FYI ... I'm 5 days post op with the sleeve. Everything is going well. I just wanted to share what my friend shared with me about getting your drinks paid for through your insurance. Didn't know if it would go through or not but it did!! I signed up online at Insure Nutrition, gave them my insurance information (make sure it's your prescription plan info) and they did all the work for me. They verified my insurance, contacted my Doctor for the prescription and a week later I received my first shipment!! You all may already know about this but I didn't and I honestly couldn't have been more surprised that it was approved and had no copay!! My drinks were ac…

Is there any good Protein drinks out there that taste good. Or any green smoothie drinks or anything to help me get my protein in. I'm going on my 2 week post op and feel like I can eat but soft foods I know. I am not getting any protein scared this might hurt me please any info will help I think I am starving if that makes sense.