POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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Hi everyone! Just curious on how soon after surgery were some of you able to begin driving again ? I'm currently at stay at home mom but I do a lot of driving on a day to day basis. Having my surgery in 1 week. ">

Hello everyone. Soo I'm asking for advices on what to eat for breakfeast,lunch, dinner and Snacks. I really am blank on what to eat. I'm 27 days post surgery. I have no nausea or vomiting. Got heartburn twice. But I'm doing pretty good. Just need ideas on what to eat. Please would it be too much to share your menus. Thanks and lets keep pushing forward. Love and peace.

I'm 17 days post op. I'm having issues with waking up before 11am/noon. It doesnt matter what time I fall asleep the night before, my body will not wake up. If i do manage to somehow wake up within 10 minutes i am asleep again. When I do wake up, I'm extremely weak and kind of disoriented. I have an appointment Monday with my doctor and I plan on telling him. However, does this get better over time?

Can you still smoke pot after surgery or is it best to stop for good?? veronica

I am using MFP to track my food. I love looking at what other people are eating to get ideas and keep myself on track! If you use MFP and have an open diary or would like to see my open diary, leave your profile link below or click mine (below) and add me!! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/profile/lifeviabrittney

Is it okay to still be having pretty good pain after 8 days? I'm still needing pain meds in the evenings. I thought the pain would be waaay better by now? Dr. says this is normal.

Hi. Before I get any back lash from this question.. I know it's not good for you and I never tan more than 5 sessions or so to get a base tan which makes me feel a whole lot better about myself... . Any idea if you can tan 3 weeks post op? I will ask my surgeon when I see her next Monday but just curious if anyone has tanned. Amy☆☆☆

Good Morning all. I am almost 5 months post op (20 weeks). I have lost 69 pounds. But two weeks ago the weight just haulted. HAULTED. I have had stalls before (seemingly about every 3 weeks) but this one is sticking solidly. I have changed two things: 1) my husband and I joined the local gym three weeks ago. I am doing cardio and light weights (3X a week) with many reps (trying to get this body a little toned, and help with skin sags) and 2) I have noticed that my hunger has returned. I am consuming at least 1000 calories a day. Sticking to high Protein choices (yogurt, string cheese, HB egg, Protein Bar, etc) but the calories add up fast! So I am wonderi…

I'm a little over 4 months post op. I feel like I have to watch every bite I take and exercise for several hours a night to see weightloss. It's frustrating. I know of others that have had wls and are drinking beer and eating whatever and the weight keeps sliding off. Meanwhile I've been fighting with the same few lbs for weeks!

I am afraid to try new foods after tonight. Tomorrow I am on full liquids. I tried to make drinkable yogurt with Greek yogurt and Fairlife milk. I had about a tsp. of it and my tummy twisted and turned in an unhappy manner.

Hello all, SW 245lbs CW 193 I am truly happy with my outcome so far although I've had complications with dehydration and becoming lactose sensitive I doing a lot better. I do have a question to those who have had the surgery, is anyone else experiencing migraines ? This is new to me considering I haven't had an headache since surgery on October 27, 2016 and now is going on 2 weeks with constant migraines. Any feed back would be nice. Thank you for taking the time to read my complaint.

So I ran into a turnstile because I was distracted and forgot to swipe my metro card. I was rushing so I went full force into the bar and have had cramps all night and this morning a soreness. I am almost two months post op and was wondering if anyone has had any accidents after their surgery. I'm calling the dr when he opens but I wanted your input/experiences. SD 12/19/16

I don't have my surgery date yet or anything, but I have read on here that after surgery you are restricted to being able to pick up only 10 pounds for a while, sometimes even for a couple months for some. I don't drive and bring a cart on the bus to do my grocery and household shopping every month, sometimes I'm pulling over 100 pounds up a hill at a time. This includes things like cat food and kitty liter and having food not just for myself but to feed my son too. I have major anxiety issues so I try doing all the shopping for the month within a few days, so I don't have to be out in busy places so much. I'm wondering how long it took everyone until you can lift and pul…

Hi everyone I just had surgery January and its now a month I lost 37 pounds but this week I only lost 2 pounds . I thought I was doing everything right drinking protein shakes 2 times a day and eat maybe 4 teaspoons of vegetables and soft meat sometimes soup but I cannot every finish it . so can anyone tell me what I missing ?

How do you get rid of it, I'm having a hard time moving any gas and it hurts

Has anyone else's had feelings of emotional numbness after an op , mine being a VSG?.. Literally the day after my op I didn't feel right. No happiness although I know I'm happy but can't feel it?... Irritated lot and quick to get angry?.. I have spoken to my Gp , my dietician and my surgeon and it doesn't seem anyone can pin point it. I should feel excited about some things but can't!!.. no pleasure or that awesome feeling. It's annoying to say the least. I'm nearly 12 weeks post op and it's not getting better. It's not food related as I had it soooo early on. Something the anesthetic did maybe?? Anyone ??

Am just wondering am I gonna be the 1st one who made the sleeve operation and didn't lose weight My sleeve was 17/12 Down like 6 kilos and then a stall for 4 weeks and then down another 3 kilos and stall AGAIN!! I don't know how to manage my food actually.. am always hungry .. maybe every 2 hours .. I eat and then I feel runny nose and sneezing every time I have a full stomach

I haven't had surgery yet it but can u chew gum? I know not right after the surgery but I'm curious ????

Help!!!! I'm 2 days post op my stomach burns so bad... I can't get down the sips every 5 minutes.. it hurts I'm so thirsty I keep taking sips every 2 to 3 minutes

So, I'm married, I've been married to my husband since October 2015, but I have been with him since 2008. I've not had the surgery yet, but this is something that bothers me about when I become post op. My husband understands and supports why i want and need the sleeve, but he says he really doesn't want me to have it, because he thinks i'm fine the way i am and he says he's afraid it will change me. I want it to change me, but not in a bad way. his stepmom had the bypass a few years ago and she ended up losing a lot of weight and cheating on his dad, but there were problems in that marriage before she had the surgery. I think he's afraid that I will feel good…

Hi Everyone - I am new to this site. Please bare with me if this question is redundent. I thought that I would fill up very easily after my surgery. I am still on a liquid diet but I can drink about 4 ounces at a time. I don't really feel full after drinking. Did anyone else experience that? Is that normal with liquids? When I move to soft foods will I feel full with 2 - 4 ounces? I am having making myself nervous that there is something wrong with my pouch. Thanks!

Can anyone answer what's the deal with drinking from a straw after surgery? Why is it forbidden?

I am struggling pouring the capsules on my pudding. I am four days post op and tried mixing with Water but they didn't dissolve. I tried pudding today an it was terrible. I had to choke down. Any other ideas? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello Everyone, I was sleeved on 2/10/17. I'm down 10lbs, and have no issues getting liquids down. Between Water, crystal light and Powerade zero I easily drink 60 - 80oz per day and no issues with Protein. This part has been easy, almost too easy. Initially the gas pains were difficult, but I was able to manage. Walking certainly helped, and I had zero issues walking. I started with a block, now I can walk 5 blocks with no issues. Last night I started to feel discomfort in my lower back. I didn’t think twice, but today, it's so severe, that I'm thinking about calling my doctor. Has anyone else had this problem? Could it still be the gas?

Any long time sleevers that haven't had to get their gallbladder taken out? Sleevers that have, how was eating down the line ? Were you miserable with certain foods ?

Question time... Do you consider your Protein shakes part of your liquid input for the day?? Sleeved

I just wanted to share that I am able to reach my daily protein goals by eating ALL REAL FOOD! No more shakes for me! Once I was able to start eating chicken, that did it for me. I still have some shakes at home for when I may need them, but hopefully, I am past the shake phase, and I can just eat real food for good now! [emoji2]

I'll be 2 months out on 2/15 and I try to think of what to eat I end up getting frustrated and fall back to eating the same things everyday. Especially when I'm at the store and calorie counting Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved a month ago and since then my urine has a very strong smell which has gotten worse with time.

Hi. I am now 9 days post op from my bypass on Feb 6. Yesterday I got my staples removed and steri strips put on at my Dr. Office. And I got to start my purees!!! This morning I woke up with Blisters under the steri strips on evert single one. I called my Dr office was told to remove the steri strips. Has anyone else had this happen??

Does anybody know, about how active I should be and/or what type of exercise I can do at this point? I had my surgery 1/30 so I'm 16 days post op. Before surgery I worked out regularly 3-5 times per week mostly cardio, and strength training once a week. And I did this mainly to control my stress and anxiety. I was told that I shouldn't go back to that routine for a minimum of 8 weeks. However, since not being able to work out, and being back to work now, a lot of my stress and anxiety is coming back but now I have no way to de-stress...

I'm 15 weeks post op this week! WOO HOO!! I've lost over 50 lbs so far. I had the VGS, Hiatal Hernia repair and Gallbladder removal. I was pretty weak post op and didn't really heal, get mobile, till 8 weeks. Food: This is a general look and the stuff I eat. I tend to eat the same things for years on end. I know it's weird. lol! I make everything at home and I use low fat, sugar substitutes and high protein whatevers I need to make the dishes. I put aside one day a week to do all my food prep. Usually Saturday or Sunday while I'm cleaning the house as well. I found that I have been far more successful when I make my own food and take the time to create really delicious…

First, I want to legitimately say that I have the utmost respect for everyone making these surgeries work for you! I don't know how you guys thrive and keep your lives and yourselves together! I'm 2 months out from my RNY and I'm ready to have a major break down. (If I'm not already having one). I have so much worry and anxiety that I can't sleep. Actually sleep is the problem. I stay awake for what feels like 20 hours a day yet getting my fluids and my Vitamins in every day is still very difficult. I have no idea how I'm going to get a job and manage to get everything accomplished in much less time than I have now. I think I'm too anxious/afraid to sleep because I fee…

I am 4 weeks post op as of today. I noticed lately I have been feeling Hungry ( or at least that what I think I'm feeling). Is this because I'm not getting in enough protien?

Hi everyone, This will probably be another one of those "omg i had surgery for nothing" anxiety posts-- just a heads up. I am 2 weeks post sleeve. Been hitting my 70oz Fluid and 70gram Protein daily goals. Been averaging around 500-700 cals per day. I was initially losing 0.5 to 1 lb per day for the first 10 days or so post op. Then all of a sudden i stopped. Been on a 4-5 day stall. I guess i was expecting the stall to come in the 3rd week, not so early. I also know i shouldnt weigh daily, but thats a separate mental issue i havent addressed yet lol Anyone else stall so early?

I am just curious how some of you are eating 12 weeks. Just curious if others are going by ounces or like by a cup? My dietician says you should only be able to eat 3/4 cup of food per meal at 12 weeks. I have other people that are sleeved like me that are eating more than that and still losing. Some are weighing there food. Just want some opinions on how other people are handling it. I just don't want to stretch anything out. So confused

im freaking out because its so hard to keep liquids down. everyone is saying this is normal and ill one day be able to get food down. but that seems impossible to me right now. can anyone please give me some words of hope from their own experiences??

What is the average time before you can go back to work?

Im 4 months post op. Bp is fine as is blood but im been feeling dizzy recently. Any suggestions. I have an appt with dr 2/27 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hii Good morning everyone Today I'm going to my last cardiologist appointment to finalize on getting clearance . (2nd appt) I am doing a excersize stress test. Hoping all goes well. My last appt with my surgeon before surgery is tomorrow as well ... I've always known what I was signing up for but reality is heavily setting in these past few days lol nerves maybe ? .. How's everyone doing in their process so far ? Have a awesome day guys!

Just keep pushing! There will be days where you will think this was not worth it. Look through your old pics and remember how you felt at the time. I know during this time of my life, I was at my biggest, very depressed, and completely heartbroken. This surgery has been a great tool the kick started all the changes in my life. I will forever stay humble. Weeks out: 24 SW: 371 CW: 240 WL: 131lbs

I forgot to ask during my pre-op appointment and my surgery is next Wednesday. I'm Catholic, and I'll be attending services the Sunday following services. I'll still be on a full liquid diet, also I can't receive the host, but what about after? It's not even something I thought about until my dad asked.. Anyone have any experience with this? LOL It feels like a silly question but I'm still curious.

How will you deal with temptation?? veronica

I am about 4 weeks post op. Prior to the surgery I had GERD pretty bad and it manifested as a cough. I still have this post op. I am taking Omeprazole twice daily. My surgeon added carafate but I don't know if I want to take it. Anyone have a similar experience. I don't want an ulcer but I am not sure if the carafate will help.

We are going out for Mums birthday on Sunday & im in a panic [emoji31][emoji37] What on earth can I eat?!?! I will be day 10 post op, so still fluids really. All I can think is mashed potato mixed with a lot of gravy or something to make it really runny. Help!!!!!!

For those of you who have been given caloric guidelines for the full liquids phase, would you mind sharing them? Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App

Now that the evacuation has been lifted, thoughts of valentine's day has returned. In the past, I made him things like a bouquet of chocolate covered strawberries and bacon roses. Now I don't even know what to make for dinner. Any ideas for a somewhat fancy meal for someone in stage 2? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

I know I can make the changes needed for the surgery my date is the 21 of March but I feel I would do so much better at working out if a had a gym buddy. So if you are interested in coming to the gym with me and working on our goals to lose weight please let me know my Instagram is@msalas8620 My location is Bloomfield New Jersey

1st day full liquids. Protein goal 70g and 64 Oz liquids. I don't want to eat/drink anymore since I filled my meal quota.