POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

So, I am finally on the losers bench an I am good with the next two weeks of liquids especially since i have no hunger sensation. I am also happy to know that I will be moving to real foods again. My question to you guys is what was your first pureed meal. I'm so excited that i dont know what to chose first. Help! Any and all suggestions are welcomed.

I am two days post surgery. Swelling on the incision next to my belly button is huge and painful. Lots of bruising too. This is on my left side. Can anyone give me some insight on how long this will take to normalize? Thanks in advance.

My husband is 4 weeks post op and having trouble with most solid protein. We've tried canned chicken, eggs in all forms, most cooking methods of pork and beef. He handles cheese well... but that can't be his sole food source. Any suggestions for non liquid protein sources?

Hi all, I'm scheduled for my endoscopy on Monday at 10:15am. I woke up today with a sore throat this morning and little bumps in the back of my mouth. I feel perfectly fine otherwise but now I'm really nervous that they will cancel my procedure. Did this happen to anyone? If so, did they still see you even though you didn't have any other symptoms? This whole process has been overwhelming for me. I found out last week that I need my gallbladder removed because of gallstones. I really can't afford a set back Thanks for listening and sharing your experience if you have one.

What is everyone eating at 4 weeks post op?? I'm almost off mushy food and I need some variety.

Hi guys ! I am 10 days post op and had about 2oz of tuna with light mayo is that ok being I am only 10 days post op ?

I am so mad i havent lost weight in two months and continue to throw up almost anything i eat its very frustrating. Is there anyone going through the same. I need some advice. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So TMI... I'm so bloated and constipated. I ate a sugar free mini Hershey chocolate because it has a laxative effect and I have nothing else.. I'm deseperate! I'm so uncomfortable!!! I'm passing gas. Just not going number 2.. Hopefully it gets things moving!! Sent from my LG-H918 using the BariatricPal App

Ever since the surgery I feel like my mouth is dryer than before. I try to stay hydrated but I always feel thirsty. My surgery was Sept. 19th. So it's been like 5 months. No matter how much water I drink I still feel thirsty. I admit I could probably be drinking more water but I still feel like this isn't normal. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgery date was 3/1 and 1 day after surgery I have a cold. I've been sneezing and caughing quite a bit. I hope I don't do any damage to my surgery site. mizzzrenee

Can anyone share tips to control water intake post surgery? I know we have to sip sip sip, any tricks to avoid gulping?

Hey everyone! I was sleeved in December and have lost 40lbs. Looking for new lunch / dinner ideas...having the same thing and it's getting old. Hit me with your recipes and ideas.

I can't believe that I'm down 50 pounds since surgery on 11/22/16. I'm down 62 since 8/3/16. Best decision ever! I feel so much better and I can't wait until I can see the difference in my body. However, my clothes do feel bigger and I can comfortably sleep on my stomach lol so wins there! I can't wait to continue this journey. Question: Does/has anyone experienced incision pain more than 3 months after surgery? Just curious as I joined a boot camp and things such as burpees cause pain in my incision site. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App

Still having cravings after surgery!! What a powerful addiction. Anyways, on my way home! Surgery was a success.

Literally after walking on day 3 my lower right site started dripping blood tinged clear fluid and it is day 5 and still dripping! After calling the doc this is normal but gross still and occurs at the most active times which are also most inconvenient... this is not a stretch by any means when I repeat it drips ... anyone else have this?

Has anyone tried them?

Hello guys and girls. I'm only 4 days post op so I know I'm probably swollen and my pouch doesn't really show how it will be in the future but I have a couple questions regarding drinking! anyone who's past the 6-8 weeks stage how is drinking for you? At the moment I'm really struggling to get down much more than 100ml an hour or so. What's it like for you guys? How much Water can you drink in one sitting? Like when you wake up in the morning can you mansnge a full cup of coffee? any replies greatly appreciated

Hi Did anyone have Gerd immediately post op? Any natural solutions ? Other than feeling like everything is stuck in my chest , I have no other pain

I'm two months post op and can now have regular food. How do you eat a salad when it's combined with protein and veggies? For example the nits and chicken is mixed it? I can't eat protein first in this case?

I haven't had surgery yet, but I'm thinking ahead to how I'll manage everything post-op. For pureed foods, has anyone ate the pouches of "baby food" like Ella's or Plum? I actually eat them when I'm out all day hiking because they're a convenient way to get veggies, fruit, and liquid while on the trail. They seem like they'd be a good solution to the weeks of pureed food too?

Hello, I'm 3 days post-op and I developed a low grade fever while in the hospital. They told me it was nothing to be concerned with, as my body is not taking deep breaths and my lungs are "sticky". The fever still comes and goes since I've been home. Has anyone else experienced a fever like this and also pain while taking deep breaths? Coughing about sends me through the roof.

I'm about 11 weeks post op and suddenly noticed about five different bruises on my upper legs. Both legs. I don't recall bumping into anything. I searched the forums and only see posts about bruising around incisions/ belly area immediately post-op. My PCP ran labs last week and everything is normal. Is this type of bruising common with bariatric surgeries? Anybody know the cause? Thanks!

Hello everyone. How are you doing? I'm feeling a little discouraged and depressed. I had lapband surgery on February 10th. I went in at 226lbs and then dropped to 214lbs. I checked my weight today and I am 215.5lbs. Has anyone hit a plateau? I'm currently on soft foods, but I figured I'd be dropping more weight. I haven't even had my first fill yet. Has this happened to any of you? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone try V8 after surgery? How did it work out? Good? Bad? Thinking a healthy alternative when not hungry and already have protein in...

Just curious how long it took for your incisions to feel normal again? Specifically the largest one. It has been sore today while trying to sit or put my socks on. And its tender if I touch the stomach around and above it and between another incision. No redness, discharge or swelling or anything like that, just tender and burns at times. Other than that, I feel good!

I started working out by taking aqua aerobics classes. At what point do I change my diet due to the additional caloric expenditure? My typical intake is 900-1100 calories and 80-90g protein a day. I have lost 100lbs in 5 months with no exercise other than daily life activities. Yesterday I did a 60 min class and 15 mins of "swimming" laps. My ability to actually swim is a step above doggy paddle. Acording to sparkpeople that was 700cals burned. My intake yesterday was 1025cals and 77g protein. I know, in general, you are not supposed to eat back the cals burned while exercising but most people don't eat as few calories as a post op does. 300 net cals doesn't seem like …

Got to move onto full liquids today. And had cream of wheat with so happens to be my first "real" food since before my liquid diet and man... it is bizarre how full I got so quickly. I had 3 tablespoons in my bowl, but was full after about 2 maybe a little more. Super happy that this is working for me! So full. But my belly seems to be happy at this point

I'm so excited and nervous, trying my hardest not to focus on too much. Just want some friends to support me. Everything happens for a reason...

I have finally joined the LOSERS BENCH! My sleeve was done 3/2. Felt nauseated as crap right after surgery, but Zofran has helped. Morphine/Diluadid, and the PCA pump were my best friends in the hospital. Didn't experience the gas I heard so much about.....I think it was because I read what so many have said about walking........I did a total of 20 laps around the unit before discharge! 1, then 2, then 4, then 6, then 7 more! My only issues were peeing every 3 hrs at night when I got home, finding a comfortable position to sleep in, and coughing without it killing my stomach. Overall, I'm so happy!!!!!!!

I'm still feeling hunger pains?! I know it's truly hunger because it's now been about 4-5 hours since I've eaten anything. I was focusing more on my Water. Tsk tsk. But I thought I wasn't supposed to feel hungry? Like, to the point of having to remind myself to eat?! Anyone else?? *I should add, I'm 6 weeks post op as of today. (YAY! ) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello! I am 9 days post op and have the burps a lot. When will this subside? Also, I'm having pains in my abdominal muscles around an incision on my left side, is this normal? My stomach was removed from my right side.

Has anyone tried this brand of breads. I looked at the ingredients and it's made with wheat protein isolate and oat fiber and almond flower. I know we are supposed to avoid grains and carbs but would this work? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Let's cheer each other up with little non-scale victories! For me this week: Going to put on a white blouse in the morning and realizing that the only bra that fits me is purple. Oooops! Sipping a protein shake through a colleague's birthday lunch in which everyone was eating burgers, fries, onion rings, brownies, and drinking mocktails. I got through it and even had a good time! (but please please don't have them schedule another one anytime soon.) Dashing off to a meeting and actually walking out of a shoe because they're getting too loose. Wearing three outfits I haven't worn in over two years and getting a lot of compliments. Upping m…

Hey everyone... I'm almost 4 weeks post op and feeling amazing... I'm down over 40lbs from the day I started my pre-op diet and I'm feeling like I was given a new lease on life... I really want this to work, and would like to find a nutritionist in my area to help guide me along the road - but I'd prefer someone with experience with "sleevers"... My surgeon (and the support groups) are in NYC and a huge pain to get to... I live in Rockland County so someone in Rockland or Northern Westchester would be great! Thanks in advance for any suggestions and thank you all for being part of this forum, which I've found super inspiring and supportive..

I'm in Charlotte, NC and interested in getting the sleeve and looking for a great surgeon in the area. Can anyone recommend any doctors? And how was your experience? Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Water hurt when I drink it does this happen to anyone else when it goes down

Ok friends this might sound crazy but I'm wondering how you felt when you first woke up after surger? I know if I prepare myself for the worst and it is not as bad it's better for me. My surgery is on Monday. THANKS!

Fixing to start taking my vitamins, hoping to get sleeved in June or july. Got any recommendations?

Hey everyone! I just hit my 3 week post op mark! Woohoo! Though, I've regretted this surgery since about Day 2 because of all the issues I'm having. Don't feel too comfortable going into those issues on this forum. However, every single time I eat or drink something, my sleeve starts gurgling and crying and whatnot haha. It's embarrassing. My husband is always like "are you still hungry?" Bless his heart, he always offers more food because he thinks I'm still hungry due to those sounds. Anyone else experience this? Does it go away over time? Anything that can help? If it helps at all, I take Nexium in the morning. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello!! I'm new to this site. In 2008 ,I had the lap band, lost some weight and have gained it back. I am having a revision to the sleeve and was wondering what is the downtime. I work in a clinic , where I walk a lot and have to pick up things up to 30 lbs. I was thinking of two weeks off should be more than enough. Thoughts please, thanks in advance!!

Hello, I'm 9 days post op and noticed tkdayb after doing some walking and being more active that there is a clicking in my mid abdominal area sometimes when I take a deep breath. I did have a very tiny hietal hernia repaired that was undiscovered until my surgeon was in my tummy. Any suggestions as to what this could be and should I be concerned?

Hello, I'm 4 days post op. No pain and I'm able to walk and swallow my liquids just fine... I'm having a bit of trouble with the protein shakes... I can drink them but not matter what consistency they all have run its course for my new taste buds... Any suggestions for protein intake during first weeks post op.

Hello! I am 9 days post op and have the burps a lot. When will this subside? Also, I'm having pains in my abdominal muscles around an incision on my left side, is this normal? My stomach was removed from my right side.

How would I know if my pouch was torn or leaking? Also, how can I tell how stretched out it might be? My surgery was 11 years ago, I initially lost about 70% of my goal, but after about 2 years began to gain weight and now am wondering if I have done some damage to my pouch.

I posted this in the pre-op section but I thought it might be better if I ask the question of people that have already been through it? I am considering RNY and am in the last stages of approval. Of course I have questions and am seeking input. I am a male and 53. As a kid I was rail thin (having graduated high school weighing 140 lbs). Over the years the weight slowly accumulated. One year and eight months ago I started on a medically supervised low carb diet and lost 65 pounds in six months. It was Protein shakes and as I transitioned off I gained back about half. I have so many co- morbidities (Diabetes, sleep apnea, high BP, high cholesterol) I…

Hi guys, I am 6 months out Gastric Sleeve I started at 210 and now 160. I am stalled for about 2 weeks but that's okay. I am losing inches. Food is so boring to me though. I have no real desire to eat...I do feel hunger on occasion. I am still doing my protein shakes due to this. I am nurse on my feet for 8-12 hrs daily. I try to be creative with meals I do make but again boring...desire for food gone. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Water, milk, soy or almond...Which way is best to make it and why?

My surgeon only recommended a mult-vitamin. I'm also taking vitamin C and Vitamin D. I want to start b-12 & vitamin B what vitamins & when did everyone start taking them ???

I would like to go ahead and let you know before you read the information below at this moment I am still feeling very sick but I wanted to share this information to see if anyone has experienced this or has any advice to help me!!! I really hope The information I provided makes sense about what I'm trying to say please excuse my writing and grammar. I just need to put this information out as quickly as I can to see if anyone knows anything about what is happening to me.... :-,( I'm eight months post op!! Everything has been going pretty well until recently, I forget to take my Protein daily and Vitamins daily... I noticed that I can eat more now.... if I wanted to, than…