POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hello fellow sleevers. I was sleeved 1/31/17 I am so excited to be on the losers bench. I now realize that you really have to be mentally prepared for this journey and it is very hard. I first decided to get the sleeve because I failed at so many diets. Then after I went thru all The blood work I found out I had sleep apena, pre diabetic and high blood pressure. At that moment I knew it was time to change my life forever. I am so grateful to have took that step to start my journey on healthier me. I go to my post op appointment Wednesday and I can not wait to get on full liquids. I haven't had any complications as of yet. (Thank u Jesus ) I just still feel very hungry a…

Has anybody tried flavorless protien? I just can't stand how a lot of the protien drinks taste. I figured maybe I could just add it to the pureed foods I'm able to eat. I'm struggling to get my protien in. I can't even manage 60g. I'm about 24 days out from sleeve surgery.

I'm going crazy here. I moved on to soft foods since everyone says that is what made them feel "full". So I made myself a soft scrambled egg. I didn't measure it because it is one regular-sized egg. I was eating way more than that when I was on Protein shakes and bone broth and cream Soups. So now, one third of the way through this stupid egg, I feel the restriction. But I'm still hungry. I don't think this is "head hunger". I have had that, when I was bored and wanted to snack. I would have to distract myself and move on. But these past few days I swear I am actually hungry again. Is anyone else going through this, where they feel a restriction, and it would be p…

Okay so this may sound crazy but i am 9 days post op. I went into surgery expecting regularly incisions, and when i woke up i only had one through my belly which i was confused as well as ecstatic! But i dont know if this is healing correctly or if its scabbing right or if is infection (no puss no ooze, just very hard scabs which causes pain when i sit down) i was just wondering if anyone has had a single incision through the navel and if so, is this normal? Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App

I've tried to subscribe but no luck. I don't know how to get ahold of the admin. Anyone have a suggestion? ????Sent from my iPhone

Does anyone know if I can take Excedrin migraine? I've had chronic migraines (more headache days than headache free days) and I've had one building up all day. Prior to surgery I had an ulcer so I wasn't able to take it (although I did anyway a few times) but I didn't get any that I couldn't handle.... This one is getting bad and I'm starting to lose vision in my right eye. Sometimes when they get this bad I've had to be hospitalized. I don't want to hurt my sleeve or risk bleeding but I can't afford to be hospitalized right now either. Help! What do I do? I should mention, I'm only two weeks out... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When your surgeon signs your Plusheez. I love it and I'm feeling great. 5 days post op and no issues so far and I have been able to use the bathroom both ways. Surgery went well. Had gas pain for about an hour on and off but pain free thereafter. Drinking liquids well and i feel very fortunate. Looking forward to the changes. Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

I am 2 months post-op and am having throat issues. I am hoarse, have no range in my voice, and feel like there's a lump in my throat. I have been tested for strep, thrush, etc and all are negative. I am waiting on ENT appointment to run a light down further into my throat, but thought others may have had similar experience. I thought maybe Gerd/reflux but am taking Nexium daily already. Any ideas or thoughts?

Before & after pics -update. I am feeling great, so happy I had surgery. I feel like 2017 is going to be a really good year with a new me & new beginnings. Sent from my SM-S902L using the BariatricPal App

I'd never heard of these things before, but a discussion about them popped up on another forum I'm on, and I did some research and I bought one today at Walmart. If you haven't heard of it, it's an electric pressure cooker with all sorts of settings and ways to make different foods. For my inaugural meal I decided to make some RIBS. High Protein, zero carbs, not as low in fat as I'd like but not awful. I bought some "country style ribs" at Aldi, basically thick-cut boneless ribs. Made them in the cooker for 25 minutes, put a little sauce on and finished in the oven for 15 minutes. Holy cow delicious! There were two larger ones and two smaller ones in the package,…

I was sleeved December 13th I took six weeks off from work just because I was so weak because my calorie intake was so low and I was just trying to adjust you my new stomach and went back to work day before yesterday and I work in an emergency room I'm so exhausted after working 12 hrs I feel like I'm going to have to find some other kind of employment because me consuming about 800 calories and probably burning those 800 calories within the first six hours feels like it's killing me! I've been home for about an hr and I feel like I'm gonna faint. Plz anyone tell me does it ever get better! I'm having a lot of regret and feeling discouraged I'm starting to regret my surg…

Hi I was diagnosed with cancer 6months after my sleeve.I'm in the beginning going to have surgery in few weeks to remove the cancer and see what stage I'm at. Wonder had any one experience this so soon after surgery and how did it affect your weight loss with chemo or radiation or both ? Sent from my LG-H811 using the BariatricPal App

Please help everyone. I am almost one Week Post op from my gastric sleeve. However. My mind is still operating the same as before surgery. I'm craving food. And I'm still very addicted. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi Everyone, I've found I love the chewy (not chewable) Vitamins offered by Bariatric Advantage! This includes the multi Vitamin, calcium, & Iron. Wondering if anyone else is doing the same but may know where to get them cheaper or any other manufacturers that taste the same but at a better price? The vitamin potency needs to be the same not looking to comprise that for price but wondering if there were options? Thx! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey everyone I am a little more than 6 weeks out and my friend is having a bachelorette party and doing dinner at a habatchi steak house. Any tips on what would be healthy to order? Sent from my VS986 using the BariatricPal App

I am 20 weeks out and have experienced the symptoms listed below. I would say it's dumping syndrome but I haven't had any sugar. Has anyone experienced this, could it be low blood sugar, I don't think it's anxiety. It comes on without warning. Any thoughts? Symptoms Jittery feeling Sometimes a warm rush Faster heart beat

I am just about 7 days out and still have not pooped i used a stool softener yesterday and i dont want to over do it the last time i had a movement was 5 mins befor surgery BigBodyBombFace

At what week were y'all allowed to eat any kind of nuts? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Day 2 post op. My glands are sore not swollen. It says to Call if swollen. Wondering if it's just from general anesthesia. Also in having terrible acid reflux I take 20 mg omepazole daily Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My husband has surgery 5 weeks ago and has suffers from gout everyday since. We are in the ER at this time any suggestions please Sent from my LG-H740 using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone. I was sleeved on 12/20 so I am roughly a little over 6 weeks since my surgery and down 25lbs but I have hit a stall. I have hit this stall and my mind is thinking I am eating too much. I just switched to the transition part of my diet and I am afraid to try new things and adding things. What did everyone do during their stall? I am working out 4-5 days a week for 45-hour. Just shy of getting all my fluids but I do get all my protein. Sent from my VS986 using the BariatricPal App

I'm almost 4 weeks out & my diet plan is a bit more loose in comparison to what I see others follow. My nutritionist allows eat diet plan to last anywhere from 7-14 days before advancing which leaves me to advance as tolerated. I just started introducing soft foods in my diet, but I can't help but ask, how will I know I'm advancing too quickly? I don't experience pain, and get this, I also don't ever feel full!! I eat a few bites, then I'm no longer interested in the food! I've never felt full, only no longer interested after a few bites, and I also don't feel any pain with the soft food. Is there a sure way of knowing I'm advancing too quickly? Is there a sure fi…

I'm 3 days post-op and can't stop coughing. I quit smoking 7 weeks ago for the surgery and I feel like my lungs are cleaning themselves out but it's painful on my incisions every time I cough. Anyone else go through this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi All! I am going through hopefully a phase right now... I am mourning food!!! I miss sushi! I miss steak! I miss jalapeño poppers! I miss being able to eat whatever I want!!! Ahhhh!!! Is anyone or has anyone else gone through this!! I am only 2 weeks post op! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I am on the pureed food diet now. I was so afraid that I would know when to stop eating and I found out today after only a couple of onces of food! I had a knot in my chess and it felt so terrible I wanted NOTHING else to eat. This journey is truly amazing. I can't wait to see how how far I get. Is there anyone in this stage or have experienced this that can share their story with me? ] Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery last Monday 9/17 and I've noticed since Monday my face and hair are really oily is this happening to anyone else?

So I'm 12 days post op. I don't get the feeling of being full. I just listen to my body. My heart starts pounding little faster so I stop eating. I'm afraid I'm going to stretch out my stomach or hurt my stitches. I'm healthy other then being overweight. Also I'm able to drink more then just sip. I found this out by taking a antibiotic. The pill was relatively big and I need a lot of Water to get it down. I feel think I'm being phyiced out from having the lap band for so long. Feeling like I'm going to take a drink and it get stuck or take forever to go down. With the sleeve it just goes down. No problems but I cant feel the feeling of being full like I feel like I could …

I decided to treat myself to Panera bread for lunch... I ordered he broccoli cheddar Soup but the kids portion. I ate the whole soup and I still feel hungry. Is it normal? Did my stomach stretch out? I'm so paranoid . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is anyone else having a hard time sleeping? Ever since surgery I can't sleep more than 2 or 3 hrs a day, I'm so tired but my body physically wakes up and I can't go back to sleep! What did you do to get back in Track? I have tired melatonin and extra Sleepytime tea .. I'm not able to fall asleep unless in helpless tired. Current situation is I've been up for 22 hrs right now. Help a girl out I'm so tired!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all. I am officially 8 weeks post op tomm. So my 2 month pic is one day premature , lol. I am currently 186 lbs today. Surgery was 12/5/16 and surgery weight was 219 lbs. soooo, I am currently 33 lbs down since surgery. My preop weight was 242lbs....so total weight loss since July 2016 is 56 lbs , yay. So, this is what 186 lbs looks like on me. Not perfect but I'm 36 lbs away from my goal weight of 150 lbs. I am still a work in progress but I'm proud of my progress this far.

I am planning on having one margarita tonight. I was never a big drinker. Very rare so of course no alcohol since 12-27 surgery. Thoughrd? Is it really easy to get drunk? I do NOat want to be drunk. Just a small social drink. Any one have experience to share? If it's a bad idea I might just call it off. Thanks! Sent from my VS995 using the BariatricPal App

Hi. A little background first. I am 10 days post op and down 13 lbs since the day of surgery on 1/26 and weighing at home on 1/29. Obviously, I am happy with a 13 lb loss but I've loss nothing since. I'm hoping dmaybe that was the water weight I was holding. I feel like I'm able to drink more and maybe it's adding to me not weighing less. Plus I gave in to my pickle juice craving but don't feel bloated from that at all. Do you guys have a SET eating and drinking schedule to go by? If so could you share how you devide up the day? Do you write every single thing down? Amy☆☆☆

I am just not having them! ???? I'm a month and a half out of surgery and I've probably had a handful of small bowel movements. I know im so backed up. Ugh anyone else going through this? I'm taking stool softeners and milk of magnesia. Any more suggestions?? Sorry I know this is TMI. Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App

So I'm 6 weeks post and really really dislike Protein shakes. Always have. I've found 2 favorite go-to that I have daily to get in at least 30 grams protein and actually love them. First is sugar free pistachio pudding made with fairlife milk and GENEPRO. It mixes very well since mix cold (I did not like Protein powder mixed in SF Jello personally) and makes 4 servings which I estimate I get 30-35 grams from one per day. Find your favorite flavor! Second is fage plain Greek yogurt with a scoop of Click Brand Mocha protein powder which gives me about 35 grams. I either have as a meal or a snack depending on the day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all... Im calling out for some help/ advise... Im 2 weeks post op LAP band surgery, and have been finding that every time I move my upper torso I feel a clunk inside my left to centre of my upper stomach... Is this normal, anyone else with a LAP band which has had/ or having same feeling? Becks Sent from my SM-N920I using the BariatricPal App

I'm three and 1/2 weeks out from having my surgery. (Jan 11) and I'm going out with friends for the Super Bowl. I'm keeping my journey private. What can I drink and eat while out with them. Can I have chicken wings? Can I have ONE glass of wine? Can't have soda Water right? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey guys, I'm 3 months POST OP and I've noticed I've probably stalled about twice, and now it looks like another stall, haven't lost anything in 2 weeks! I'm ok with it because I know it will hopefully pass. I just wanted to know if stalls are common at this stage?? How often/why do stalls happen?? How do you guys deal with the stalls?? Your thoughts and advice is appreciated sanaa♑️

liquid Fiber. Found it at Meijer in Ohio,hope it helps. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Who has decided to keep a journal of their pre and post surgery journey (for want of a better word)? I didn't but wish I had now as I have the memory of a flea. I never bothered writing down how much I lost in each month or dates as to when I hit goals because at that time I felt it didn't matter. My focus was on reaching my goal, not how fast or slow I did it. Do you note everything down? Do you write it in a book or do you keep it online? Why is it important to you ? Is it for your eyes only or do you share it with anyone else? Kate

I'm still having trouble with this!! I opted for the sleeve bc I was never a "sweets", carb person but I could EAT...alot. a "volumous" eater, I used to joke. lol however, its not funny anymore... although I do eat healthily, avoiding carby, doughy, sweety (anything I basically should be). I feel that I am able to eat TOO much of anything.. I have a food scale & containers w measurements of what I should be eating, but I have yet to put them to use.. I rem learning that if you "eat properly" (we all know Protein 1st) the sleeve will do its job! I just feel like I am able to consume too much @ one sitting, therefore my calories are prob through the roof. what I…

Hi everyone I am over 2 weeks post-op vsg and cannot for the life of me get down even half a Protein shake my stomach just totally reject it and I end up throwing it up I need to figure out how else to get my protein in any suggestions? Thanks Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I had my gastric sleeve done Monday 1/30 and I will say I feel better than I did yesterday,only issue is headaches when I sleep. I'm drinking premier Protein shakes for all my meals and I'm excited to start a full liquid diet tomorrow...yay for cream soups!! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I'm at 200.2 this morning so I should be in the fabulous 100s tomorrow! Any ideas on how I should celebrate/ reward myself in a non food way??? I was sleeved 12/19/16 Total loss of 75 pounds since 8/4/16! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

All, i am approximately 3 months out from my RNY, and was wondering what do you take for migraines? I used to take excedrin, but cant now with the caffeine and Tylenol is not working. Any suggestions? Sent from my SM-G935U using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone. I'm looking for advice/ideas on this issue and also wondering if anyone else has dealt with it after surgery. I'm 10 weeks post-op. About a week and 1/2 ago, I started getting dizzy spells, usually upon standing. I could be sitting and stand up (slowly) or I could be lying down and then stand up when it happens. It has also happened a couple of times when I have already been standing up for awhile. Like earlier today, I was doing dishes in the kitchen and all of a sudden I got very dizzy and had to go sit down. It happens everyday, at least a couple times a day, sometimes more. I am currently getting about 900 calories a day. I eat 3 main meal…

Did anyone take MIC/B shots after surgery for energy? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 17 days post op on a mushy/ Protein diet. My surgeon does not do a purée stage. I have hot flashes after I eat my protein. It's almost immediately after my meal and lasts about 10-15 minutes. Has anyone else experienced this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, My surgery is schedule for the 15th of next month, and I am curious is anyone had any issues with their scarring after surgery. If ao, any products you used to minimize the scarring itself?? Thanks:) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

.....and 70lbs down, 8 dress sizes down and 27 inches lost. I'll take that!! Woo hoo!!

Help! I have no idea what I'm doing. I went to my 2 week post op appt. Everything is going well. I have been moved onto stage 3 pureed food. I was told I could have scrambled eggs, yogert, refried Beans, pureed chicken, cottage cheese ECT. My problem is that's all I was told. Try a tablespoon at a time and 30 mins later have half a Protein shake. If I do that though I will be missing out on my protein. How do I add these new foods and still get my protein? Sorry if I sound uneducated. I feel like I haven't been given enough info. I even left a message with my Drs office. The nurse called back and just said the same stuff I already was told. Does anyone understand what I'm…