POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

I am 5 days post op, and I am still having some pain in my abdomen, and pressure between my shoulder blades. When I do sip my fluids, I feel like it gets stuck, and hurts. Has anyone else had anything like this?

What is the harm if I do either of these early? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Wondering what products you have ordered off here and liked or disliked? I ordered the Amaretto Cappuccino and love it! However, didn't care for Blueberry pancakes so much. Looking to try out a few more products. So wondering what you may have enjoyed from here? Thanks![emoji4]

I'm nine weeks out and already so low carb that I've been reading a book about Atkins and thinking of starting the induction phase tomorrow. Just thinking about mixing things up a bit. I can do low carb Protein shakes (Jay Robb + unsweetened almond milk) so I'm really only talking about changing dinner and Snacks at this point. Is anybody doing Atkins? If so, how's it going? Do you have any advice? Anybody gotten guidance from their NUT about it? Thanks!

I wanted McDonald's today. I'm almost 4 months post op and it is allowed, but it's been many months since I've had fast food. I ordered 1 cheeseburger and medium fries. I also asked for the McDonald's Nutrition Facts which is a free and very handy guide to all the nutrition for all the food they serve. It breaks down each item on the menu and gives you total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbs, sugar, and most important Protein all in grams. It of course also gives you calories, but I don't look at calories anymore. It's all about how much protein I intake and watch how much fat too. Maybe some of you already know about this guide, but I'm rea…

I have been sick for about a week stomach virus I'm sure. Today feeling better but hungry today anyone else gone through this

I keep going back and forth between feeling 9 months pregnant with a big swollen belly, and just having a baby feeling the same. Am I the only one who feels like this?

Im on regular foods now. Ive tried eating the healthy foods,but i don't want to eat. So I decided I'll just go back to liquids and the Protein shakes. Anyone else feeling like this? Samsumg GS5

Hey guys, i had gastric bypass on 1/23/17 which was roughly 4 weeks ago, i've lost 16 lbs. I've seen that people have lost more, i'm just concerned my rate is slow. Can anyone else tell me about how much they've lost within about this time period? Thanks!

What are some of your favorite foods during the soft food stage?

How do I do away with the craving for a soda; I was addicted prior to my procedure and at this point I was told that for my entire life that I would never be able to drink not even shelter Water.

Hello Everyone! I'm almost 5 months post op and the hair loss is REAL! Anyone have any tricks to slowing it down or something they did that helped?! I'm about to start taking a prenatal Vitamin to see if that helps any!!! I can't take it anymore! I don't know what else to do! HW: 325 SW: 312 CW: 236 I feel amazing, this hair loss is just driving me insane! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

this is so strange. I'm 5.5 weeks out and lost just under 40 pounds. I was eating about 4 oz per meal as I began my soft food diet last week. I ate slowly and definitely got that feeling of when was full and often didn't finish my meal or take a bit longer to finish it. Yesterday, I ate a Greek yogurt and realized I ate 5oz with no problems. No full feeling. huh Today, all my meals have been the same way. Even drinking Water. That funny feeling in my stomach to tell me I'm full is gone. If I hadn't measured out my portion, I probably could have eaten more? I also noticed that I would only be able to finish half a small cup of coffee and today and I co…

I never wanted to tell my kids about the surgery. I decided to tell my oldest she's 13 after seeing so many other parents share. My surgery is tomorrow and now she's crying about it. I feel terrible

Has anyone experienced calf pain since having mini gastric bypass or RNY. I woke up yesterday with pain in my left calf area and it will not go away. I am 3 and a half months post opp. Thanks for your input. Sent from my LG-K430 using the BariatricPal App

I have a few autoimmune diseases as well as gastroparesis. I was told before my surgery that I would get better if I proceeded. Since, I am unable to eat or drink anything without vomiting. I've now learned from one doctor that I should have NEVER had the surgery with my gastroparesis. Anyone else with gastroparesis? How are you able to manage your symptoms? Sent from my LGMS550 using the BariatricPal App

So I am potentially going to be scheduled for the Gastric Bypass procedure for the month of March. I have been told that with any of the procedures that there are risks of course, including risks for complications. I know each person is different, but is there anyway to say that with strict discipline and strict paying attention to doctor's orders post-op, and with strict discipline/strict paying attention to the nutritionist's guidelines, is there any true way to strategize post-op life so that complications never come up? I understand that "anything can happen", but as weird as it is for me to ask this, I would also like to think that it is possible to strategize the…

I am 60 days post op. I have lost 30 lbs overall which is great but i have been stalled for 2 weeks twice. Why these long stalls so early on? I am basically still on liquids since i have had to have 3 dilations. I am getting between 60 and 80 oz of liquid a day and between 60 and 90 grams of Protein. I have even added walking a few times a week. Any ideas to help me lose faster? Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys. I was sleeved on 10/6/16 at 284lbs. I'm currently 204/205 and have been stalled for like 2 weeks. I run 3 miles 5-6 days a week. Any advice on breaking this stall?? I want to get under 200!! Lol

Hi everyone! I'm 4.5 months post-op sleeve and feel amazing. Some of the things that continue to amaze me lately are trying on clothes and having to double check the size...could that really be a 10?? Also doing things out all day and rarely feeling tired. What a gift! If only I had done this years ago!! I'm about 30 lbs from goal, and feel confident I'll get there sometime this summer. Eating is getting a tiny bit easier. I can now eat 3 oz at a time without too much trouble. I am able to enjoy quite a variety of vegetables and salads now, which I had really missed the first 4 months. My diet is mainly meats and fish, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, yogurt and a va…

I have had chest pain sharp pain feels like I'm my heart, and my throats feels swollen this has been on and off today. Is this normal?

Who takes vitamin gummies? When's a good time to start the gummies.

If you are sick with bronchitis, can you take a z pac of 5mg prednisone? ?Sent from my iPhone

Hey......I had my surgery on Oct. 24th, 2016. I was 243 and now I am 162. I have lost 81 lbs so far. I have a been more hungry over the past couple of weeks. I am craving everything. I have still been good, but it's getting really hard. Any suggestions how to make it easier? ? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 2 weeks post open & find myself hungry very often... so I am eating 5 ....2 oz meals a day...is that normal or is that too much ??

This is what i binge on now. Love these sugar free popsicles!

Is anyone wearing a girdle after surgery to help skin stay tight and not so lose? What are your thoughts? Brands? I am trying to avoid having a lot of lose skin and thought maybe a girdle would help. I know people wear them after giving birth.

So....what's up with this? I'm 2 1/2 months post-op (surgery on 12/7) For the past week, every time I eat, within about 15 minutes I have LEFT upper quadrant pain, just under my rib cage. Very sharp "stabbing" type of pain. Today it is significantly worse than it has been, so I put a call into my surgeon. In the meantime I thought I'd ask here. Google is NOT my friend, I already tried that. Anyone here experience something similar?

Hi all....I've just joined this group and have so many questions. I've considered surgery for so long but have never gotten the courage to go thru with it. However, I'm to the point now I just feel I really need to do this for my health. Years ago I would have done it just to look better, but I'm not even so concerned about that as much anymore (in my 60's)..but I feel my health has deteriorated due to weight issues and I just feel like every day I'm getting closer to having the big one if I don't lose some weight soon (appr 110# overwt)...As a side note, my spouse is probably 125# overweight, so he could use the surgery as well, but would never consider it or even try to…

Hi all! I'm 9 days post sleeving and I am trying to make a concerted effort to get out walking every day, but I was wondering about how far/long I should be walking at this stage in the game. Today I walked about three quarters of a mile and started to feel a little tired. I hope that's not pathetic

My left leg keeps falling asleep wondering if I should be concerned ?? I don't feel any pain or anything else in regards

I have had chest pain sharp pain feels like I'm my heart, and my throats feels swollen this has been on and off today. Is this normal?

Was wondering fellow sleeve friends how long the pain stayed and what pain meds your Dr prescribed when u went home??

in 9 post op days I lost 14lbs now I'm post op day 18 and have only lost 1 pound in 9 days. They advanced me to pureed/soft and now almost wanting you go back to full liquids to continue the nice weight loss. Has this happened to any other sleevers??? My surgery was Jan 30th. just worries me that it's not gonna come off and I won't reach my goal!

okay so most people havent heard of this skin condition.. but i have it due to me being overweight. my doc said losing weight will help lessen or even make H.S. go away.. my question is, does anyone else have it and has it gotten any better with your weight loss? i sure freaking hope so lol cause im so insecure about it. thank you all

Hey all! I had surgery 2/8. I lost 2 lb a day for first 7 days. Now I have only lost 2 in last 4 days.at my post op appt at 10 days- they removed my drain and then told me I am clear for all exercise and to start introducing puréed foods as tolerated. It was super Earlier than I expected. I am frustrated but more confused. Still only eating roughly 350-450 calories a day and can't believe I am not losing! Sw- 255 Cw- 239 Gw- 150

So I'm on Lovenox for blood clot for 14 days so when will a person be out the woods for having a blood clot. I do 3 15 minutes walks on the treadmill a day. Surgery was 2/15/17

When do gas pains subside. My diet consists of soup, cream of wheat or protein shake. I drink water & walk regular. Why do I still have such painful gas still ?

I'm in day 4 post op and I'm exhausted. I called my doctor office to see if I should start taking my Vitamins but they said not until my post op Dr visit. My pain in my stomach has lessened, my gas has decreased, and I can drink more Protein, but is it normal for me to still be this exhausted? How long did it take you to gain your normal strength back?

Im three days post op. I hate broth and would prefer a couple drops of hot sauce in it. Has anyone tried spicy this close out of surgery? Also, do anyone have any advice when it comes to sucking hard candy such as jolly ranchers, peppermints, now and laters, etc?

DISCLAIMER: I believe that everyone has a right to privacy, and this includes whether or not to tell anyone about having WLS. My question below is merely for debate and discussion. Now that I have that out of the way, I want to pose a question. In situations where someone wants to keep their surgery a "secret," does that support some people's belief that WLS is something to be ashamed of? I'm just curious. I, of course, don't believe that it is anything to be ashamed of, but I could see how someone narrow-minded enough to believe that WLS is a "quick fix" or "easy way out" could leap to that conclusion in that situation. I'm just curious about what others t…

OK, so I'm 10 days post-op (give or take, due to the time difference) and I have to say that my biggest problem so far is the tape that I use to keep the gauze in place that cover my incision sites. Out of the five, 2 are almost healed (one is where they took the stomach out), but the drain wound and two others are slowly making their way there. However, my skin cannot handle the tape. I have red welts all over my abdomen, and they hurt more than the wounds! They itch if I keep the bandages on too long. And today the blistering started. I have weeping bumps and blisters from medical tape! I keep going wider and wider to avoid putting tape on an existing welt, but I'm runn…

Two weeks out and full of regrets. Surgery 1 Gastric Bypass went well.. Surgery 2 for blocked bowel was rough. Finally home and struggling to drink anything. It all tastes bad and creates nausea in spite of my anti-nausea med. I cannot keep the potassium supplements down because of the terrible taste. Any suggestions to keep me from another trip to the hospital with low potassium would be greatly appreciated. Sent from my iPad using BariatricPal

Hi I'm 2 1/2 months in post op. I'm still having difficulty eating and being nauseous. Anyone else having that problem. Also 3 days after my surgery I had to have another one for a hernia repair with 2 meshes! I still have this pain on my left side anyone else have this problem?

Hi all I am packing my bag for surgery tomorrow and wanted to ask if there is anything I must have that really helped you on your hospital stay.i have gas x strips,robe,ear plugs,and slippers.any other suggestions?thank you.

I was just sleeved on 2/13. I'm doing great, already down 8 pounds! But there's one thing I really miss, COFFEE! To coffee drinkers out there how long did you wait to have you first cup?

Positive vibes, putting scale away & just giving thanks I'm here! Thank you for all your help & comments, its really the motivation I needed

Let's stay motivated together! I'm dale dot cruse at gmail dot com if you want to connect.

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