POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

How often do you step on the scale to check your progress? I was getting to a bad habit of checking my weight every morning..

I had VSG 2/23/17. I am wondering how many ounces of fluids are you guys taking in an hour?

Can you chew on ice while and/or immediately after eating? Or do you have to wait 30min?

I was very constipated it was so painful I thought something was wrong like a leak. I took milk of magnesia per surgeon suggestions on the toilet all night but feel much better. Question what do you take to stay regular ?? My doctor recommends benifiber any suggestions ?

Hi just was curious about a few things that I have been going on since surgery. One thing after surgery it was all great till I lost like 45 pounds. Then all of the sudden I got stasis dermatitis on my legs. Then my urine looks green like every few weeks but they say my kidneys blood work is great. Does anyone else have anything weird going on. As of today I am 79.6 pounds down. Hope nothing elese pops up.

I had surgery on 2/21 and have been following my doet book religiously. The one thing i hated was the clear protein. I could not find anything that did not taste like chalk with a hint of flavor. That was until now. I took a trip to gnc because i could not do it anymore. I was introduced to isolate splash by revolution nutrition. It is delicious! Thought I would pass it on if anyone struggles with protein like me.

I heard that jimmy johns have a 'unwich' option on there menu is that true?

I am 3 1/2 weeks post-op. I had the sleeve done and I believe it's too tight. I can't eat or drink anything. My meal is mainly 1tsp of beans if I can. I can't keep liquid down. The doctor said she to take my time but it's getting to be a problem. Can someone help!!!! Sent from my LG-K540 using the BariatricPal App

I need some ideas of quick, easy snacks and also what to make for dinner? I hate fish, eggs, and cottage cheese. I'm trying to stay as low carb as possible and get lots of protein. thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello- I'm actually on day 6. I am still in liquids (broth, shake, popsicles, yogurt- that's about it). Wondering when I should start checking progress on scale. I also am wondering about Vitamins. My surgeon told me to focus on the diet and start my Multivitamin. Can anyone share their Vitamin schedule with me-when are you taking Calcium, Biotin, d3, anything else? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello, I am 4 days post op and am recovering well. I am having no problem getting liquids down and can drink and entire bottle Water in about 45 minutes. I do have some tightness and indigestion but nothing too severe. So my biggest fear is my sleeve is too big? Maybe the doctor didn't do it right? Am I being nervous and overly paranoid?

I am 11 days post op and I ate about 1 tablespoon of a moist but bland chicken salad yesterday and had a weird experience. I am wondering if what I felt was normal. It felt like a small pipe cleaner going down, I could feel the fibers in the back of my esophagus. I had to take micro-sips of water to push it down and then I got some pain near my left shoulder under my neck, it went away after awhile but still, how very weird. Is this normal? Will these feelings subside? Will I ever be able to eat more than a tablespoon of food?

I'm 15 days post-op, and for the last 2 days I've had this gross, uncomfortable "gas" feeling in my chest when I eat or drink. Has anybody else dealt with that?

So I'm 5 weeks post-op and having trouble getting in protein looking for something I can mix with Crystal Light and not taste it any suggestions cannot deal with the protein shakes too thick and will not go down

Feeling very sore and sleepy, but getting my fluids and steps in. Gas has settled in my right shoulder/neck, so I'll walk that out soon. So happy to be on the loser's bench! Can't wait to see where this journey takes me! Here we go..

While watching a youtube video, the user mentioned that people treated her differently after losing weight. People were nicer and she got a promotion even though she didn't change her work habits. So, my question is have you been treated differently once you lost weight? If so, how so? Also, has your dating life changed? Granted you weren't married prior to surgery. If you were married has losing weight had an effect on your married

Ok since my surgery on 2-20 I have been insatiably thirsty. I have heard before that when you feel hungry all the time your brain is trying to tell you that you need fluids. I just want to chug a gallon of ice cold Water. And I can't, it hurts just to take a few sips. When i try to eat other foods i have to force myself because all i really crave is water. Am i alone? Does anyone else have this crazy craving for water? hw - 260 Sw -250 Cw - 234

Howdy, I'm 5days post sleeve, and I'm able to sip an 8oz water + protein mixture down within 30minutes. Is this normal? Should I be worried of the ease of it all and stretching my stomach?

Morning Everyone! So I don't know about you but since my surgery my poop and gas smell worse than ever. Especially my poop. So while at Bed, Bath, & Beyond I decided to pick up a bottle of this as I had seen it advertised before and was curious but now really needed it to work. To my surprise it works perfect! So I thought it was worth recommending here especially for those of us who have spouses and family in the house Hope this helps someone!

Has anyone tried any Protein shake that's Cookies n cream flavored? What brand if so? Did it taste chalky? Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've always struggled with heavy, long , and painful cramps. Does it get better with the weight loss? Everything happens for a reason...

I am ten days post-op and sooooo tired of sweet tasting things. Any ideas for savory things that will work well at this stage? What were your favorites? thanks.

I'm five days post op, and I don't have anymore pain. My incisions, however, are sore and itchy. Has anyone used ice or heat to get rid of incision soreness? Open to suggestions! TIA!

I gained 1.5 lbs today. I know I'm not supposed to weigh every day, I waited a few days and weighed today. I'm 3 weeks post op. Anyone else in this boat?

TMI Post Sleeved 2/16 w hitial hernia. I have pain from under my breast's to belly button that general area (walking helps pain) I have my period & haven't pooped since Wednesday w/ a fever of 100.4 I just called my surgeon he said take milk of magnesia and if I reach 101.4 call him he's thinks moving my bowels will help

But I know I can't just 3days out nd I'm already hating this liquid diet!!

Have been married 22 years. For a while when I was at my highest weight, my rings were too snug and then when I bit gw, they were way too loose. I mentioned to my daughter that one of my acquaintances had her rings resized after wls. She talked to my husband... My husband surprised me with resized rings that actually fit. I've dropped two ring sizes!

I'm getting so tired of the same chicken, need some new ideas to spice it up a little bit!! Thank you in advance!

So ladies can we talk about hair loss . I'm almost 2 months post op and today I experienced a large amount of hair shedding . I wonder has anyone else experienced this yet if so any tips on decreasing the amount of hair that is lost and regrowth???

I'm almost an month out and I believe I just hit a Plateau. I've gone from 321 (pre opt) to 269 and it seems like it just stopped. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I miss food. Real food. I was sleeved 2/8/17 and have had a hard time transitioning to puréed. Nausea, feeling pains in the chest and left side. I want real food and have tried various foods but guess my stomach is still swollen. So they said back to full fluids for a while. I never thought it would be this hard to get my fluids and Protein in each day. All the shakes are disgusting and I just can't get them in the way I should. Has anyone else gone through this? Does it get easier at all? Guess I've hit the regret stage. I dream about food every night. And all I see if real food everywhere I look and it's just so disheartening.

Hello, I was sleeved on 2/15. 4 days post-op, I feel I am drinking too much....I have gained like 2lbs today. Is it normal.

Anyone ever get burning mouth syndrome?? If so did it go away? My surgery was 11/23/16 have lost 83 lbs.

I'm feeling pretty discouraged. My pre op diet was two weeks in total and I've only lost 11 pounds... I always hear people losing 15-20. What did you guys lose?

How long is it before we can take regular vitamins? ...instead of chewables Some vitamins are very big though. ?Sent from my iPhone

My doctor says I should lose 30-35 pounds by my May appointment. I was losing at a fast pace then bam, SLOW. That appointment was more than a month ago and I've lost only 7 pounds. I'm working out, drinking water and still SLOW LOSS! I'm freaking out.

Hello im about 3 weeks post op and im feeling really constipated. Ive haven't done anything in 1 week. Today i can't drink or eat anything without feeling like im going to explode. Also my chest is hurting as a result. Ive taken miralax, nothing happens. I was supposed to see my dr today but after a 2 hour wait, i decided to walk out pissed cause it was going to be another hour before i see him. Please help, im desperate

My co workers gave me an awful cold and I am unsure if I can take mucinex? I took sudafed sinus cold and it was fine but didnt help. Ughhhh cooties! Oh I am almost 3 months post op

I'm only 4 weeks out and I think I'm eating way too much. Or at least more than the average sleever is eating like I'm able to have 1 bag of white cheddar popcorn and finish it within 2 days on top of my liquids and other 4oz meals not sure what is going on.. its like I can't tell when I'm full until it's too late and I'm about to throw up.. and I know I'm not soposed to be eating this but I'm trying to figure out why I am able to do so!?!?

Anyone in Lex area that use the vitamin patch? If so where do you get it?

I have had such bad trouble sleeping because I'm so nervous something's going to happen in my sleep or something!!!! Ugh I'm so nervous

Has anyone else tried these pure protein bars they are amazing they taste like a Candy bar. They are about 200 calories, 3 gms of sugar & 20 gms of protein. I'm extremely skeptical about their nutritional value if they taste so amazing. I I'm unable to eat mostly anything still without difficulty but these protein bars go down beautifully and satisfy me......... therefore they must not be good...... nothing in my life that has ever tasted good has been healthy so why would I believe this is good..... does anyone have any experience or research on these pure protein bars ?

I had my surgery, on 2/22. I've been struggling with drinking fluids. As soon as I drink I feel pain on my shoulder and chest area. I'm wondering if I need to walk more. I figure I should count my steps with my fitbit. Anyone have a suggestion on how many steps I should do a day?

I know stalls are normal, I had a pretty long one at 3 weeks, now I've been stalled again for 2 weeks, I will be 2 months post on the 28th. Did you have a stall around this time? How long was yours?

Can someone please help me . It's been a month and a half since the scale moved . I've lost 86 pounds since my surgery 6 months ago . Lately I feel like I just don't have the willpower. For 2 weeks I've been picking at stupid things like animal crackers , pretzels and today I ate 2 small peices of chocolate. Maybe I'm getting frustrated maybe not . I didn't gain any weight but haven't lost either . How do I get back on track . I have gotten very careless . Is this normal ? I'm not even hungry when I do this . I kind of feel like the old me is creepin back

Anybody else can't stand the flavor or the texture of the Vitamins? I have both the chewables in the baratric advantage products. I'm not sure if I pick the wrong flavor of the calcium (caramel) but I can't stand it. That goes the same for the multivitamin I can't stand the texture and taste of chalky medicine. Before my surgery (12/22/17) they offered a liquid compound that took care of the calcium and Multivitamins all in one but they discontinued the product. What are y'all taking and what flavors y'all suggest?

I was sleeved on Jan 30th and I am considering going back on birth control pills. Does anyone know how soon it would be safe to do so?

Will I know if I'm full?? I had my surgery on Monday the 6th 2017, and I think I'm doing okay on Water... It hurts to walk straight up... Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

It's been 143 days since my surgery and I have lost 100lbs. Halfway to goal! So excited!

I need some advice guys. I am 4 weeks post-op tomorrow. I had surgery done in Tijuana so I have very little guidance post-op. I should be in pureed/mushy food stage but the thing is, I HATE the way it feels to eat. I do get some hunger, it's just the way the food feel as it goes down it feels uncomfortable, gurgley, gassy . I have tried eggs, refried Beans, tilapia, cream Soups, and yogurt. Most days I only eat for one meal and so I'm still depending on Protein shakes for most of my meals. My question is, Is this ok? should I try to eat more often?