POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

First, thanks for taking the time to read this...I am 9 days post op (sleeve)...How long was it before you started working out? I just walk for now 2 miles a day but I feel I can do more (like trying to run)What kind of workouts did you first try?

What are you guys eating and how much? Work outs? Overall how is everyone 7 weeks out and how much weight loss?

Hi All, Just curious how long you all lost weight for. Was it 6 months, 9 months, a year? Just curious on the average amount of time. I know it slows down, but wondering. I am at the 4 month mark, doing everything right so far, protein, liquids and exercise and I feel it's a little slow. I am fine with that, as long as it all comes off. Starting weight was 311, was 255 today, so yes, I know that is good, just seems a little slower than others I read on here. Thanks

I just had my surgery one week ago. I am having pain. It seems like everywhere in my tummy. I am walking and moving around. I just am so scared that something will go wrong, like a leak or hernia. Can someone share their after surgery experience.

I am 3 months post op and my stomach makes noises all day long is this normal and how long does this last, I hate sitting in a quiet room and having my stomach talking to me constantly. I also get this feeling like a air bubble in my throat all the time and it makes me burp all the time am I causing this somehow or is this part of the after effects of the surgery?? Neither one is painful it's just annoying as crap. Thank you

Happy to say.... 3 days post op a d feeling pretty great! The first two days were ROUGH and the third day was no picnic....but by the 4th day, thanks be to God I feel like a million dollars! I wanted to share some of my discomfort so you know there is light at the end of tunnel....don't despair! 1. I felt incredible gas pain and wanted to punch the nurse and doctors when they would smile and say walk walk walk... shut your face!!! 2. By the second day they gave me liquids and it felt like liquid glass going down my throat and afterwards it felt like life sucking pressure in my chest that made me bed for sweet death. I could not breath. Enter nurse... walk walk walk. S…

How many gms of carb is ideal 2 months post op to facilitate continued weight loss ?

Yesterday I had my surgery I'm able to keep water down... I've been up walking around!!!

So ive been doing some research and i have found a few blogs/articles that say if your having trouble getting enough protein in then drink more milk instead of water. Anyone else do this? I get about 50g of protein in at 3 wks post op but want to get more in and im so sick of water and crystal light and protien shakes just taste so powdery to me! But i feel more water is needed, any thoughts?

I would really appreciate it if you all can fill me on average how many Popsicles do you guys have a day on average?

Hi! Im looking for a partner. I had my surgery done on the 24th I think it would be great to share our lows and our highs. Share our journey together. So, if you're a female, (nothing againist you men) its just women I can talk with Please send me a message. Thank you! Misty

I'm almost 10 wks post VSG and have found that during my monthly cycle I can actually eat more and I always feel hungry. It's only during this time that I get that feeling of hunger. I know its hormones but anyone else feel they can actually eat more during their cycle?

Hi everyone I'm new to the site, my surgery is scheduled for May. I've seen a lot of your before and after pictures and most of you have lost a lot of weight. I just wanted some advice on how to lose a lot and keep it off. Thank you!

How is it that some people are already eating foods less than 3 weeks after their sugeries and able to tolerate it...but some people can't? I admit I had French Onion Soup and I had no issues...tried to eat chicken Noodle Soup...BAD idea. Lesson learned.

First and foremost thank you for taking the time to read this, and if you have any suggestion, please throw them my way. I had my surgery on 1/18/17 no problems other then the blessed gas pains. My SW was 247, my CW is 224; so that's 23 lbs lost. I am at a 4 weeks post-op. I think that about covers the general things. I saw my surgeon on the 24th of January for my first week post-op check up. He gave me the green light to do puréed/soft foods for 2 weeks to move on to regular food. Honestly I just looked a him like he was crazy because that would put me at 3 weeks post-op and eat regular food so quick??!?!!??!?!? And I can say that I am struggling with the food/protein…

It's been a rough 6 days. The first 3 I was so tired, I didn't want to get out of my hospital bed or do anything but sleep. But now I feel much better. I'm able to get in my fluids easy (just need to drink a bit more). Yesterday I got 40 oz of fluids in and today it'll be close to 35 oz. I know that's not a lot but I'm trying my best. My surgeon said that I needed to consume 64oz of fluids a day but there is no way I can do that so soon after surgery. I almost cried when everyone else was enjoying their meals and I couldn't eat a single thing they were cooking. Things will get better, I know it.

Hi. I had surgery yesterday, March 6, and every time I try to burp or hiccup to pass gass I vomit. I am taking three types of nausea medications, sometimes it helps and sometimes it doesn't. Any advise?

Has anybody gotten a hernia after surgery due to too much strain? If so, how does it feel and what are the symptoms? My surgery was on 1/30 and I haven't done any core exercises yet but lately I haven't been sticking to the 20lb lifting restriction like I should. I was told to continue the lifting restriction until the end of this month. However, I got really sick of always asking others to help me with moving things or picking things up etc, so I just started doing it myself. Now, this past week I've started feeling this pain in my abdominal area. It's not severe pain but it is uncomfortable and not something I've felt before. Should I be worried?

Has anyone tried the 5 or 10 day pouch reset? Essentially it is the below, and is supposed to mimic the first few weeks after the surgery to reset the pouch and get you back on track, but on a smaller scale. Days 1 & 2: liquid Protein low-carb Protein shakes, broth, clear or cream Soups, sugar-free Gelatin and pudding. Day 3: Soft Protein canned fish (tuna or salmon) eggs, fresh soft fish (tilapia, sole, etc) Day 4: Firm Protein ground meat (turkey, beef, chicken, lamb), shellfish, scallops, lobster, fresh salmon or halibut. Day 5: Solid Protein white meat poultry, beef steak, pork, lamb, wild game Or 10 day - which is same concept spread out. [Day 1 - Clear …

How many months post op before u could lose ur hair? Any way to stop this from happening? How long do u lose it?

Omg .... the pain So I had some mince although a lot drier then I thought with some steam veg. After I had finished the mince ( just) the feeling started... Pain down my oesophagus and into my chest in waves but still discomfort in between.. after 15 mins I had to force myself to vomit but no relief and again and again and again... whoaaaa what is happening here... it started to subside after around 45 mins maybe but after a little drink of water it's started again!!!! Jesus what the hell have I done???? Never had issues before ( 15 weeks post op sleeve) The discomfort and pain feels like it gets a little better then the wave comes again!!!.. help lol

5 weeks post op and I am down 21.6 pounds. I know everyone loses at different rates but I just thought I would have lost more by this point. I'm still very happy with the 21 pounds though. My clothes are fitting more comfortably and I can almost go down a size. I'm eating right around 60-70g protein . Around 600 calories/day and I'm trying to get 64oz fluid but sometimes I have difficulty reaching that. Can you tell me your experience at 5 weeks??

I am 28 months post surgery. I lost about 55 lbs and have 30 more to go. I am struggling with going up and down 5 lbs and feel hungrier than I used to. I am concerned that my stomach stretched and that I won't be able to lose this last 30 lbs. I am kind of at a loss and don't know where to start. I binge on carbs which I know is my main problem, because I find restricting carbs totally so difficult, i am ready to start working hard again and appreciate any help! I hope my stomach can shrink again??

Every time I eat anything (soft foods) I can't get more than 3 bites down. I have been trying to get 5-6 because it looks good and I'm hungry but end up regretting it. I chew as slow as possible but still end up in so much pain and vomiting. As I'm typing this I'm realizing 3 bites might be my limit. Is any of this making sense? So frustrated!! [emoji26]

Are you supposed to have pain in the stomach area? With this surgery does anyone experience and discomfort or feel something different? Is this normal to have this cramping, muscular pain?

Hello, im about 6 weeks post op from vsg and having really bad acid reflux. Last night it was bad and i had to drink ginger tea to soothe the burning sensation. I am taking nexium 40 mg whicj helps, but when it wears off, its hell. There is not a day where i dont vomit, which i believe is due to the acid & constipation. I have to get myfluids in between my nausea which is causing me not get enough fluids in. Im miserable. Im not even eating because i dont want to get really constipated. Please help. Its a marry go roung.

Hi all, Did anyone have GERD pre-op but decided to go with the sleeve instead of the bypass? How did it turn out?

Hi everyone! Hope all is well. I was wondering if there were any Bypass vets out there who's highest weight was the in the 400's. Mine was 437LB and I just want to know how much weight have you lost and about how long did it take you to lost it after surgery? Im curious because I am 3 weeks out and have only lost 5LBS. But I am not eating hardly anything. So just curious. Thanks.

My stomach/pouch makes the loudest rumbling noises. It feels so weird. Anyone else experience this? Is it normal?

How do you know when you're able to eat more? I'm almost 3 months out from my RNY and my NUT wants me to be able to eat about 3 oz. of meat and 1/2 cup of veggies at my meals. I don't experience hunger and I have unfortunately over eaten a few times trying to force myself to meet my protein goal. I can usually only get in 1-2 oz. of meat (shredded chicken and those salmon packets seem to go down easiest and I can get more of those foods in) at a time and I usually don't even have room for veggies. I get in about 60g of protein (20g from protein water, sometimes I need more from my water though on days where I'm sick or I just can't eat a lot). But I know I need to eat m…

Has anybody tried unflavored protein powder in a flavored water? Does it become thick? I'm struggling to get my protein in. The thickness of the regular protein shakes is too much. Need help. Feeling very weak and fatigued. I am two weeks post op. Does anybody know of a protein powder that dissolves completely? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone experienced oozing in their incision and how you all dealt with it i contacted my doctor he said it's nothing to worry about but i am really worried

Anyone experience back problems after surgery and losing weight? I'm about 9 months post op and have lost a total of 230 pounds. I never had back pain before but now my back hurts when I'm sitting at work, sitting in my car, or standing for a while. I figured losing weight would help with back pain but it's actually giving me pain. Not sure if my posture somehow got out of whack or what.

HELP!!! Why after eating do I still have a sense of hunger pains? Does anyone else get that sensation. Sleeved on Feb 27, 2017.

Hey guys I just had my surgery 3/1. Everything has been going okay except I started bleeding today, almost like a period but it only happens when I'm up walking around and doing things. Is this normal, am I just possibly over doing it? I have the mirena birth control and I haven't had a period in almost 2 years.

So will I ever be able to drink without just having to take sips? I had gastric bypass and I'm 4 weeks post op, and be wanting to drink down my drink instead I'm having to always sip.

Hi everyone I'm almost 5 weeks out I got my sleeve on 2/1 and everything's been running smooth but for the past week I throw up with any protein shake and I've been having a hard time meeting my protein and fluids goals because I'm always so nauseous. Has anyone gone through this? Also this started one day when I had puréed chicken and I'm guessing I ate too fast so I threw up, but now I throw up everyday regardless of how slow I eat I've been regressing back to even thinner puréed foods I'm supposed start incorporating regular soft foods next week but I don't feel quite ready.

I'm a few days away from my two months and noticed my hair is falling out. Any advice?

I'm currently at gw but actively trying to lose 8 more lbs to reach my stretch goal. I hit gw 6 weeks ago. I am eating between 800-1100 calories a day, 60 G Protein, no more than 40 carbs. I exercise 3x week at a moderate level of exertion, usually running or biking, and walk 2 days a week at a leisurely pace for 25-40 minutes (depends on the weather and how energetic my dogs are). I have only lost 2 lbs in six weeks. I am looking for advice on getting over this plateau as I am worried that my body has found what it wants to be its new set point!

I'm scheduled for my sleeve on Wednesday.. ahhh!! Starting to get a little nervous.. anyways I'm a skinny person trapped in a fat persons body, by that I mean I LOVE going to the gym and lifting really heavy and pushing myself. I know I will have to take some time off from weight training after the surgery but I'm curious how long did most people weight until they were full force back to working out and lifting weights?

Hello all just was sleeved on Feb 27. Surgery was difficult. Alot of nausea. Happily I am past that ...now its difficult to get enough liquid down into my new pouch. I am finding this new way of eating confusing. I still feel hungery? Per Surgery-311lbs Post Surger-280lbs (All with liquid diet) Can someone help me understand what I can eat for breakfast in the morning (soft diet)?

I'm sure there is an explanation. I have not changed anything. Still working out, walking, same diet. It has be Water weight or something. I am not getting discouraged. I'm at 14 weeks and very happy with my results so far.

Haven't in 3 days any suggestions please. Sorry if that's a TMI thought but to me it's just medical. Thank you

Hey all, I'm about two months post-op. Feeling better every day but I'm noticing some new things happening. I've tried, on two different occasions, to eat some like a tortilla with guacamole and have immediately and I mean IMMEDIATELY been overcome with the urge to vomit. Nothing comes up oddly enough but i get intense dry heaving. I then am no longer really interested in eating and just go drink a protein shake. I know that people's food preferences change after surgery but has anyone experienced anything like this? It's too the point that anything with a sauce or dip makes me queasy to even think about trying. Just the sight of it makes me sick. Just wanted to see if …

Do all sleevers get these ??

I'm 10 months out. Nearly lost 120lbs. Way exceeded my surgeons goal. I work out religiously. Always trying to find the right balance with eating. I have the most supportive friends and family, I'm so blessed-but how do you deal with the pressure to continue to succeed? To not gain? How do you ignore the eyes that are watching to see if you actually can keep this weight off? Just feeling a bit emotional and stressed today and would love to hear from some veterans... ?

Hi all, I have my surgery scheduled march 10th. I have been reading post op problems people face.. such as chest pain, abdominal pain, and bloating. Can some one help in how to make these less painful? Any tricks?

So I mentioned last week that I was not losing weight. Well nothings changed. In fact I've gained 2 pounds! I'm getting very discouraged. I'm eating perfectly. Literally just protein, veggies, and fruit. Getting in all my water and vitamins. Walking a mile a day, and still nothing! I'm so confused and I'm starting to feel like this surgery was for nothing.

Tell me what you brought and what not too bring, I'm scheduled for 3/2/17 I packed what I think I should bring but don't want to miss anything Here is what I packed: Robe Slippers Socks Comfy leggings / shirt Hygiene PRODUCTS Gas x strips Binder/for after surgery Pads (I heard you can start pms ) Phone & charger Medicines What am I missing? Everything happens for a reason...

Is it ok to drink water with chewable vitamins?