POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hi everyone, I'm new here. I was sleeved on 1/5/17, so I'm almost 4 wks out. I'm having issues with a co worker that I used to be very close to. We used to go out and I'd even stay over her house after. We were very close. Recently, seems as if when my weight loss started to show, she's been very distant. Doesn't wanna talk to me or even be around me at all. She even made a big deal over nothing and told our boss on me to get me in trouble. Now she treats me as if we were never friends. I've asked her if I have offended her in any way; her reply was no. But obviously something is going on. I don't know what to do. I have to work with her. Has anyone else been through anyt…

If I'm able to eat flounder and salmon what else am I'm able to eat. Need new taste. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I had RYN Nov29th and have lost 34lbs. I feel like this is minuscule compared to other posters. I exercise 30 minutes daily (very week with no energy). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Is it reasonable to believe i can go back to a semi physical job 1 week after surgery? I haven't had surgery yet I'm just curious if I will have to take more time then a week off which means I would have to postpone my surgery until I get more vacation time Sent from my LG-K540 using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone know if you can take tyenol or nquil 2 weeks post op?? I'm so sick w huge headache n it's too late to call Dr office.. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I'm two weeks post op from my gastric sleeve and just finished my liquid phase. For the last week I have had a terrible taste in my mouth that I can't get rid of. I'm assuming it's from my healing stomach and the lack of "real" food?... Has anyone else experienced this? If you have, does it eventually go away? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What app do you use to track your Water, Protein and calorie consumption? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My main problem is gas. I've been up walking off and on and drinking small sips of Water. Can anyone recommend something else? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sleeved 5/9/16 Sw 255 Cw 145 Gw 130 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got my sleeve done yesterday. I don't remember a whole lot. I remember getting to the hospital so excited I couldn't stop smiling. I went to pre-op they started 2 ivs and checked my vitals and went over my medications. Then they let my family come sit with me until it was time to go down. Once I got down to the holding area they have me several different meds to help acid in the stomach and nausea. The dr came to talk to me and that's when I started almost having an anxiety attack. I became nervous scared. I was really hoping they were gonna take me soon because I was afraid to have a break down. I just took a few deep breaths and shortly after that we were off to surge…

I am over two years out RNY. I no longer live near my surgeon. The new surgeon, I am not fond of as I don't feel he wants to follow my since he didn't do my surgery. I am in a bind due to my insurance. Anyhow, I am feeling off and think I should have labs done. I can't find in my original paperwork, when and what lab tests.

Hi! I've been here checking out the posts for a few months now, but just now decided I'd join in and create my own account. I'm 25 years old. I'm 5" tall. My highest weight was 220, surgery weight 191. I finally got sleeved on Monday January 30th. My surgeon said that my surgery went perfectly and that everything looked great. However I do not feel great AT ALL. When I woke up from surgery (around 6:30pm) I was unable to keep my eyes open until about mid morning the next day. I just could not stay awake. The pain was so much worse than I expected. They had me on morphine and I was still in so much pain that it hurt to breath and hurt to speak, and nauseous. I didn't…

Hello Everyone, I am a year out of surgery and I am planning on getting pregnant. I wanted to hear from others as I am scared of the high risk pregnancy and malnutrition. I am also very terrified of the weight gain as I am addicted to the scale now (I literally had to have my husband hide the scale from me). Has anyone had a baby after weight loss? How did you handle putting on weight? How did you not gain a lot of weight? I have a doctors appointment tomorrow and will talk to them about being on a strict diet. Before surgery I was diabetic and I am fearful that will come back with the pregnancy as well. Any advice or if anyone can share their story and please tell …

I had surgery June 2016. Everything was going well. Ive lost a total of 54 pounds. even though Im happy with that, its not enough. I still need to lose at least 70 more pounds. Its been 2.5 months since I lost any weight. I get my Protein in and ive started exercise, I journal. What the heck is wrong here. How can i start losing again. How many of you went through this? Im so depressed over this, like really depressed. I keep seeing peoples stories that had surgery around the same time and they dont seem to have this problem.

Need someone to hold me accountable. I'm seven months out from surgery and Im having the worst stall. Today is the last day of "bad coffee". I'm about to get very strict on my diet ie. Protein, carbs, calories, and Water intake. this is day 1 of 5 for cardio. Day 1 of 3 for strength training. I'm tired of getting passed up by people that had surgery around the same time as me. So I'm gonna get a little competitive and do more and be more. I'll be damned if I went through this only to lose 55 pounds. Ok.... Now that my rant is done. If anyone wants to keep me in check please do. Sent from my SM-G900R7 using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone ever gave in to food post op? Im only a week out and Im suppose to be only on liquid. I had a few tiny bites of things, chewed them up really well. Did I ruin everything you think? How can I fall off this wagon already!? Its only been a week! I think my problem is, i havent seen any weight loss prior to the nibbling. So, I got discouraged. Dang it! I feel like ive failed myself, my sleeve, my body. Urgh! * Misty *

Hello everyone I Was sleeved. Dec 3,15 and my weight the day of surgery was 260. Today I weighed in at 232 so that's 28 pounds lost... I feel like the weight is coming off slow???? but I haven't been sticking to the protein shakes... Do you think that's why... Please share your progress here ...

I have a 100.4 fever when i got home from the hospital. There everything was normal. Otherwise i am feeling ok except for tenderness in the stomach. I tried calling the doctor but he doesnt have a service and it says in case of emergency call 911. I dont want to go to a random hospital but not sure if it can wait till morning. Anyone had this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today I am having like "waves" of heartburn off and on the last day or so. It seldom lasts long, but it is pretty uncomfortable. I'm not sure if it is related to gas (I am feeling just a little bloated today) or to lack of BMs (I had surgery the 25th... since then I had 2 very small BMs... one on the 29th and one on the 30th but nothing since) or maybe to starting full liquids yesterday... I wasn't very disciplined yesterday in how often I tried to get Protein in, or about how often I tried "new" things for this stage... it was pretty willy-nilly... but today I'm trying to get onto a schedule more like my pre-op diet schedule. So... can I take chewable antacids? Or …

I want crackers soooooooo bad! I'm only 13 days post op and I have been craving crackers for 4 days! Im on the purée stage and every time I have salmon/tuna, I just imagine how much better it would be on a cracker! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Everything looked good, and down 6.7lbs from SW. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Had surgery in the morning and it was a success. I slept so much in the day thanks to the anesthesia. So far no complaints. Enjoying my pain killers Sent from my LG-H831 using the BariatricPal App

I am 2 months post-op, so far doing ok, lost 38 pounds since started 2 weeks pre-op liquid diet. HW 241, CW 209, but always constipated, does anyone have any suggestion? Thank you all. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am feeling very grateful this morning, toward my medical team, this community and most of all, toward my amazing husband, who has been so supportive of my journey. I am just over five months out, and the scale showed 146 pounds this morning. I'm planning on wearing a pair of 29-inch waist jeans today. Yes, jeans (!) - something I never allowed myself before. For the most part, I am wearing size 8 clothing, down from a 16/18. Sometimes a 6 and occasionally a 10. Best of all, in my mid-50's, I like myself and am proud of myself. I no longer avoid being seen in public, as I have in the past. While I would not mind losing another 10 pounds, I think it more important tha…

I just got PB2.. do I add the powder to my shake or make the Peanut Butter and then add it to the shake? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Have anyone ever had leak after they was release from the hospital if so, what happen and what you feel? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

7 weeks post op tomorrow. Hit a stall around week 2 post op, and was stalled for almost 3 weeks. Since breaking through the stall, the pounds have been coming off day by day. I know it will come to a screeching halt again soon, but I'm so proud, I just had to share. And, I just want to offer a little encouragement to the newbies who may be in a stall....Hang in there!!! Don't let it get the best of you! You WILL start losing again! It's a process that's unique to each individual. We aren't guaranteed smooth sailing, but stay the course, and you will reach your destination. ❤️️ HW: 263 on 06/16/16 SW: 256 on 12/13/16 CW: 226 on 01/30/17 GW: 175 TBD Sent from my…

OMG my mother would kill me for not knowing this... if I'm measuring/weighing what I'm eating is it 4oz OR 1/4cup? and/or does it depend on if its liquid vs solid foods? I've kinda gone along not really measuring bc I was taught that as long as you're eating "correctly" Protein 1st, then the sleeve will stop you.. and it does.. however I'm wondering if I'm consuming too many calories *per day bc I'm not aware of how much I'm eating @ one sitting. *I'm really sensitive abt this due to my serious STALL... so no wise cracks, lol.. I'm eating right I just think TOO much!

Hw:287 CW:218 Had gastric sleeve nov 11, 2016! Hasn't been easy! I was in and out of the hospital with dehydration and stomach spasms causing me to vomit constantly! I'm doing much better now and these results make it seem worth it finally! Don't give up! You're gonna get to where you want to be! Have a blessed Friday! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This is a real struggle! What can you do to stop thinking about wanting food? Im a post op. And I just want to chew on food! Today is my first day of full liquids, so im far off from putting any real food in mu mouth. Any suggestions? * Misty *

My insurance won't cover WLS. Is there anyone that had their surgery performed in Mexico and has any advise for self pay? I've done LOTS of research but would like to know if I'm crazy for considering another country. Sent from my LG-H820 using the BariatricPal App

I'm 6 days out and I'm NOT having any problems with drinking my Water. I almost feel like there isn't much restrictions. Anyone else experiencing this? I was told that this phase deals with everyone differently and that I'll feel more restrictions when it come to eating solid foods. Please advise Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have been so pleased seeing posts of people who have made or surpassed goal weight. I am very curious as to how you set a specific goal. My doctor and his team of thousands has never talked to me about this ideal weight. Is it determined by BMI? Is it a personal goal set by a life occurrence (example - your weight when you got married)? Is it a realistic % weight loss from your high weight? I am also curious that some people change their goal weight as they lose. I would love to hear from you about how you established your goal weight. Wishing everyone gets to their goal weight and when you get there, that you are truly happy!!

I am just starting the process and have a question about skin. I have serious self image issues being so heavy. My fear is it will just switch over to being self conscious of the saggy skin. Are there things I can start doing now to try to keep the sag at a minimum? I know I shouldn't think about this and should just focus on being healthy, but sometimes you can't control your brain. Thanks for any advice. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So today marks a milestone! A friend of mine told me I really shouldn't a pair of my favorite jeans n e more! I was like why? He said " they made my butt look funny & they were too big n saggy! I explaned to him that 6&1/2 weeks ago i had Bariatric surgery & that i had lost like 40lbs since christmas!!! I took it as a compliment & went home & washed the jeans along with a few other items that were absolutely too big & dropped the inthe local charity box!!! ( these are not the jeans in this picture) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Just wanted to say hello to anyone reading this. How are you all doing so far? I'm 9 months post-op and down 95 pounds. The last three months have been incredibly slow but I'm still trucking along! #DropASelfie Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

At what point can you bring bacon and cashews into your program? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm starting my 3rd week of mechanical soft diet but have been eating more soft / normal food lately. Physically I feel fine but am wondering if I'll do any damage to the sleeve or stall progress by doing this? I am chewing ALOT before swallowing too. Thanks! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App

...chew up food and spit it out while on your liquid diet? I'm dying to crunch SOMETHING, so this afternoon, I chewed up a pickle, but didn't swallow a bite. It satisfied something in me, though. I just needed that hard & crispy sensation. Other than this, I've been following Dr's order exactly (Down 15lbs since 12/23). Am I a total weirdo or have any of you resorted to something so silly while fighting through your liquid diet?

I was just sleeved on the 7th in Mexico. I have not had any problems swallowing. I've been drinking plenty of fluids. Protein shakes, broth, water,Propel,etc. why did I just try to eat a 1/2 of a grilled cheese sandwich? It went down great but then I heard my stomach say, "Why did you just do that? I specifically told you that you were done eating that type of stuff but you still want to disrespect me. Let me show you how I treat people that is disrespectful to me". All of a sudden, there was a pain that I have never felt before, and it lasted long time too! Bottom line, I'm gonna respect you from now on!!!!!! It won't happen again!!!!!!!

I start my Pre-op 2 week diet this week. Surgery is February 17! My question is this, I know we've all prepared the best we can, by researching, talking and asking questions, but the thought just occoured to me that I haven't seen anyone say they were surprised by anything... After all your research, classes, phych visitis, prep... Was there anything that you thought you were ready for that turned out to be totally different or unexpected? Was there anything you wished you had know?

I'm 5 months out, I went to lunch yesterday and had steak and salad. Brought half of both home and had for dinner. My stomach hurt so bad when I went to bed last night. Not sick, but almost sore. I got up at 4 and made myself throw up. It was pieces of steak. I still feel ick any suggestions on what it could be. I have had both steak and salad before with no issues

Any women suffer from unwanted body hair(chin, breast) before surgery and after surgery it helped get rid of it? Sent from my LG-K540 using the BariatricPal App

So recovery has been tough to say the least. Surgery was January 6th. Still struggling to get in 64oz of Water in a day ... 2 Protein shakes ... and take my Vitamins. My stomach has been very sensitive, as I get nauseous very easily. My doctor progressed my diet to purees, and sometimes after a bite of food. I'm extremely nauseous. I'm wondering if this is normal, and how people went around it. I've tried the Isopure Zero carb drinks and absolutely hate them after surgery. Prior to surgery I enjoyed them. I find many things are either too sour or too sweet for me now. Same thing with my vitamins, I was initially prior to surgery taking Optisource and one night after su…

Hello all! I am 11 days post op. Everything has been going well. I have no problems getting my liquids in or any of the heavier things (like mashed potatoes) while still on stage 2. I'm still on full liquids and scheduled to go to purée stage in 4 days. I'm struggling so hard with liquids. I want to go to purée stage so bad. I'll be honest, today I had 2 things on the purée stage and just chewed it really really well. I didn't have any issues. I'm terrified about tearing stitches but it seems some people go to purée straight out hospital. Can I get some advice? Anyone been on purée stage before 15 days post op? If I make sure foods are chewed super good, is it still da…

I read on another thread about insurance paying for the drink. Anyone know how that works Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi Today marks 1 month since I done the operation and have only lost 7 kilograms (15pounds) I kind of feel upset that i haven't lost more considering I have also been training (1 hour cardio session everyday) What did everyone else loose 1 month post op? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my surgery yesterday morning and since last night my mouth is excruciatingly dry. My tongue has a white coating on it too. Nurses and doctors say that they are no sure what it might be. Did it happen to anyone here? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App