POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

Hi guys! Im brand new to this forum. Ive just been reading through heaps of fantastic advice! Im being sleeved in Brisbane on Feb 15. Sooooo excited! I know you have all probably answered this question to death, but can you tell me, what basic food days looks like for - liquid, puree, soft and then also a normal food day. Just basic. Kind of looking for some ideas on what to stock my fridge and pantry with prior to surgery. Sent from my SM-N920I using the BariatricPal App

Before I had surgery ( 3 months ago ) My period was super irregular and when I did get it, it was light but I had blood clots. I still have big BC. Now it's REALLY heavy, and I woke up this morning and there was blood everywhere. I've never experienced this. And I'm sick, so when I sneeze and cough it comes out even more. I am very terrified, and I don't want to leave my house... I am in college and I am super embarrassed. Now that I am losing weight, I've noticed it becoming frequent and heavier. What do you recommend? Any advice? -Ariannuhh❤️

So as of today I am 20 days post op, and overall things have been going well! I'm 30 lbs down, and so happy about that! However, the past 4 days I've been at a complete and total stand still with weight loss. I'm trying to increase my Protein and my exercise routine, but it doesn't seem to be making a difference. I know a lot of people said that a stall is normal at about 3 weeks and to just wait for it to pass and not lose motivation, but I was wondering if there are any tips as to try and speed it up a little or if there is REALLY nothing to do but to wait. Also, I've been having a fairly difficult time with my mouth always being dry lately. I've been drinking tons o…

I was sleeved 8 days ago. I'm trying to figure out if what I'm feeling is normal post surgery or I need to see the doc. I have been feeling really lousy. I have headaches of course stomach aches and I am very lethargic and sleepy. I'm supposed to be on full liquids but I'm struggling to get things down. I'm getting severe chest pains when I swallow anything. I think I may be swallowing too big/fast. I'm forcing myself to drink even though it hurts. I'm also forcing myself to walk 15 mins a day. I'm not losing a lot of weight. I think my body is on starvation mode. Can anyone help? Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I am 3 weeks out and still can't keep a Protein shake or eggs down. Did anyone have this issue? Did it ever resolve? Thanks. Sent from my Nexus 7 using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone had the Gerber Graduate Puff Cereal Snack and lil Crunches they there is nothing in the and only for a 1/2 cup 25 calories.

Hi All, I am wondering if after you had surgery your weight loss goal changed. I ask because I usually see woman post their goal at 160 to 170, but later loss much more. When I met with my surgeon he mentioned that he would not set a goal for me because once I start losing I will most likely change my goal. Just curious at this point where most of you started and how you progressed later. Thanks in advance for your insight and responses.

I'm 7 days post op. Can I start to increase my sip sizes? I'm sipping 1/2 an ounce at a time. Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal App

I know this sounds like such a silly question, but I'm wondering when you know when to stop eating? Of course you're thinking "when you're full".... but I'm not hungry to begin with. I am supposed to eat 5-6 small meals a day. It's a chore to eat 1 or 2 lol but I'm trying to do the 5-6.. so how do I know when to stop when I wasn't hungry to begin with? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've only had high blood pressure couple times since I started my weight loss program back in July. Now they have me on blood pressure medicine. Since I haven't had problems before it should just be from the pain right? It has me very nervous. Sent from my LG-H918 using the BariatricPal App

I'm at my GW and working towards my stretch goal. I am very happy with my dress size, but I reached GW recently and I seem to be still losing inches! My stretch goal is not far from my CW and I don't really want to lose another dress size because I have been rebuilding my wardrobe (I could easily alter mist things but I don't want to!). At smaller sizes, does a ten lb loss roughly equal a dress size? Trying to plan ahead! I'm an 8 right now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So this is my 3rd day out from surgery and my Dr said I can do whole liquids ex Protein shakes juices Water Soups. But I don't understand how I'm supposed to get 2 liters of Fluid in me a day when It takes me 3hrs to finish 1 8oz Protein shake. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Soooooo im starving and my little stomach is growling!!! Im on solids but they are not my friend:-( i cant eat anything more than 2-3 SMALL BITE & 2 sips of whatever im drinkin.... any suggestions? P.s. But i look great!!!!! 39 days post opp (38 lbs down (294-257) ) by Dr. Luis Cervantes w/ Mexico bariatrics in Tijuana Mx Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Im 5 days post-op and just went home this morning. I had a bottle of Water with crystal light and was able to finish it in 3 hours. Currently sipping on Isopure zero carbs with 40g of Protein. Does this beverage count as fluids as well? I'm hoping to add the oz to my Fluid intake. Anyone know? Thanks! Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App

Its finally happened! On day 2 of my "in sympathy" pre op liquid diet, I have officially left the three's for the first time in 7 years. I am firmly cemented in the twos at 297! Woot! HW 385 SW 359 CW 299 (out of the 300s!)

How long you waited? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my vsg/gallbladder surgery on January 10th 2017 @ 2pm. I had a couple complications during surgery which required for me to have a laparoscopic AND open surgery. I woke up from surgery with a pain score of 20+. The pain was so serve that I just wanted to be knocked out the whole time. I was given morphine(the whole hospital stay) which is a pain med I was already on for going on 6 years (chronic back pain/6 slipped disc)but just a little extra(which I was hooked up to a med machine)through my iv. So I followed instructions and walked as much as my body would allow me. I couldn't even sleep in the hospital bed because I was having issues breathing (when laying flat) …

Hey guys, so I am up just day dreaming before work about how I want to reward myself for meeting me weight loss goal. I think I want to plan a vacation outside the country, maybe close to home since there are still so many places I have never seen. Do/did any of you have any weight loss rewards planned? If so, what are/were they? It has been too many discouraging post lately, so I want to have happy thoughts!❤ Fyi: I am only 2 months post-op so I have some months a head of me. But, this helps me to stay focused when I exercise and eat.

Hi everyone, I'm 6 days post surgery and I'm currently on a diet of soft scrambled eggs, weetabix (fibre rich Breakfast cereal...not sure if you have in US), Soups & Meal Replacement shakes. I am generally quite satisfied with just about anything I try at the moment and find I am getting full up easy... so it's definably working lol One of my main concerns is that apart from the shakes (which im not having everyday because they are so filling) I'm not getting in enough Protein. Could do with some advice on how to up my intake. Thanks Sent from my SM-A300H using the BariatricPal App

I'm almost 2 years out. I've put on like 20lb from my lowest. Just found I'm about 4 weeks prego. I'm trying to get back on track but afraid it won't be enough. I found out today I was prego. I could twll. Because of odd pains and I wasn't hungry. So I need all the advice I can get about being prego after the sleeve and losing or maintaining weight. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using the BariatricPal App

So the feeling of hunger has come back (I think I am happy about that) however I haven't felt full. To be fair, I only eat how much I think I should eat. I got sick early on in my post op recovery food stages and I am so afraid that I am going to over eat and get sick again.

I'm curious as to the incision right in the middle below my breast. What was that incision for? It's job?? Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal App

I'm on my 9th month post op, and about six weeks ago, I started an exercise routine that I've been following to a T. 3x a week I do a high-intensity Krav Maga/martial arts routine for 60 minutes that I supplement with a day of crossfit. So, 4x weekly 60 min workouts. I feel great and I absolutely love it! It's the perfect mix of strength training and cardio and I feel stronger both physically and mentally. However, the scale has predictably stopped moving as soon as I started. I expected this. I know all of the reasons that are usually given: "You're still losing fat, you're just gaining muscle, and muscle weighs more than fat." "You should just be happy that you'r…

hello all! im new here and decided to reach out for support. i had surgery 11/15/16.....surgery was great, didnt have any complications nor pain. i am finding that i am super hungry! ive always been somewhat hungry but now its out of control hunger. with pangs and all. ive read a lot about head hunger...but i DO NOT think its that. i physically feel hungry...my stomach hurts. was wondering if anyone has gone thru this? where they are sure it isnt head hunger? ive been drinking Water and doing most everything im supposed to BUT i am constantly hungry PLEASE HELP!

Hello everyone, My gastric sleeve was on Monday. So far each day I feel better than the previous day. I'm doing fine with liquids, Protein, etc. I'm currently on stage 3 diet. I do have a lot of gas but haven't been able to move any bowels since before surgery. Is this happening to anyone else?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery on 12/14 and I have had no problems. I even feel like I'm eating well. Definitely less than what I was, and I'm in the puréed phase... but it concerns me. Anyone else like this? I feel like I'm supposed to be more restricted. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

hello every one i am in 6th month of sleeve now, from some weeks i am feeling some strange things in my body. after eating my eyes get hot and skin too . same time i check my suger level it was 89. some time i start feeling loose of power in legs and arms and, feeling some burn sensation hands and under feet . and back on neck i went to my surgeon for this he said it might be some medication issue as i am also taking BP medications till. am taking mutivitamin Centrum A to Z and b12 tablet as my was down now it os almot on month but these feeling not going bp is now lower end ... I noticed one thing my suger getting in low when happend . Now situation is that …

I had my surgery on 1/16/17. I'm doing ok the slow sipping is killing me. Especially after swallowing I have a funny feeling hope it's not ok. I will no more on my post-op tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 5 days post op on the liquid diet. I'm curious since I've been reading that others have been having cream based Soups. I've just been having broth and Protein shakes. Are things like tomato Soup allowed in this stage? I have a call into my doctors office but thought I would ask here as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had Gastric sleeve surgery 11/18/16. Started preop 11/6/16. Starting preop weight was 280, surgery weight 267. I am 9 weeks post op and now weigh 237. That is a weight loss of 43lbs. I have gone from size 26/28 jeans to 20 and from 3xl shirts to xl. I am proud I have lost 43lbs; but I am getting discouraged. I am eating 800 calories a day, 20-40 carbs, 30-50 grams protein, drinking 60-120oz of water a day. I either do 1 hour of exercise at the gym or walk 2.5-3 miles every day. I am having problems with BM and I am having to eat 1 cup of Activa each day and take dulcolax once a week to even have one BM. I know I need more protein but can not drink the protein shakes or …

Hi everyone I was just banded two weeks ago and although each day I feel like I'm getting better and better, every so often through out the day I get this really bad pain in my upper left side near my rib area that the starts on the left front side a goes around the left side of my body. Has anyone else experience this pain? There are several people in my family who have the ban and have not experience this pain. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Vets, please help. I'll be three months out on Friday. I had never really lost my hunger and was completely ravenous from weeks 2-11. Suddenly I have zero hunger whatsoever. I only eat because I know I have to and when out to dinner with my boyfriend. I'm on the Keto and modified Gaps diets (gaps because my son who has sensory issues is now on gaps and I'm trying this gross bone broth and sauerkraut mess, and Keto because it kicks me out of stalls and I don't crave carbs one bit on it). Is it the Keto that is suddenly suppressing my hunger or is it the sleeve suddenly starting to suppress my hunger like others have had all along? Like I said I was starving every sin…

Tomorrow is my big surgery day!! Im almost in a state of denial that this is all happening. My husband is very supportive, yet asks me if im sure this is the right decision to make for myself & us. He thinks im fine the way I am. I feel, I need to loose this weight for myself & him as well as our family. I want to live! I want a long healthy life! I dont want to live to eat. I know I have a passion for food, ive always loved food. Im an Italian girl who loves her food. I know this is going to be the BIGGEST game changer of my life and my family's life as well. I know im going to have to learn how to cook totally different than what Ive known my entire life…

Hi all I am 30 days post op RNY and all of my incisions are healed up except one. I was drying off and this thread from my towel got stuck on the incision and this clear thread starts coming out! I trimmed it so it wouldn't get caught on anything but I'm scared! It's not bleeding but it's kind of sensitive to the touch. Has anyone had this happen? Do I leave it alone or keep pulling or call the dr?

Today is a great day!! I am down 50 pounds since August and 37 pounds since surgery on 11/22/16! Also, I am in the 240s! I can't recall the last time that I was that low. My BMI is in the 39 range which is the first time under 40 in forever! Great day!

Hey guys, I had procedure 1/19/17. I've done well; however sent home with no pain meds, just Tylenol Again, I've managed BUT my main left surgical incision is wider than others and still having moderate pain. Is this normal? Should I be concerned? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am writing about this because I want to know if others experience hunger the same way. Pre-surgery I would get a hungry sensation. Nowadays, it's almost like a pain, gassy feeling in my stomach. I can't explain it. Does anyone else experience "hungry" differently now? I am 5 weeks post-op.

I'm officially one month post op! Yaaay! For my first month I've had a total weight loss of 33 pounds sonce surgery....but I've had a stall for about 2 weeks idk what's going on? The scale is REFUSING to move!!! Is this normal? Will I eventually go back to losing the weight? Also I was wondering if anyone had any food recommendations upon being one month post op? Thank you! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App

Hi guys, I'm 2 and half months post surgery and I've noticed sometimes after having a meal, I feel a little dizzy and I start to sweat. This lasts for a good hour or so?! My whole body changes and I feel uncomfortable. Anyone else experience this?? Thanks sanaa♑️

I had the sleeve 3 years ago and lost all of my weight. My brother, best friend, and uncle also had it and lost most of their weight. But my poor mom had it over a year and a half ago and has only lost 20 pounds. (She has about 80 to go.) She eats small portions, doesn't make terrible choices, etc. I don't understand. Her doctor doesn't seem to care. He just said to get some blood work done (it was all normal). I get the feeling that it's just a mystery to him and he's more interested in getting more patients sleeved than in figuring out what's wrong with my mom. She got her thyroid tested and it's on the low/normal side - but nothing that would explain this. I …

My RNY was done December 28/16 .Since a week ago I have notice swollen around my eyes and looks dry. Has anybody experienced this swelling? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone! So, I was told at my 1 month appointment that I have to work a bit harder in getting my Protein up. By doing this I've been increasing my calories. I'm curious to know how many calories you were all consuming around 1 to 3 months post op. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I want my surgery done Asap...i have my first appointment to meet the surgeon ever on 2/10/17...my very first meeting..im wanting to have my surgery by March is that possible? I have researched and studied changed my mind 10 years ago...but now im ready...can someone tell me how long it took from your first visit then to surgery. Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

Sw:275 Cw: 185 I'm eating very healthy foods..no carbonation, no alcohol, veggies, minimal meat. Im.not losing weight nearly at the rate I was. I do have a larger apetite but it's still pretty small. My question is if I go to absolutely no carbs do you think I could lost it faster? Is it normal for weight loss to be slower at 7 months?? Thanks for your responses!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using the BariatricPal App

Today I can start Protein shakes/ powder. I just had my first "shot" of protein. Note to self GENEPRO mixed with crystal light is no good. I'm going to try it with broth next. Also I've been sitting here looking at my vitamins/prescriptions in fear. They always make me so sick. Well at least I have zolfran. I might have to suck it up and purchase the Patches for a little while. Picture is Vitamins, morn, noon, eve, bed plus calcium chews. On the right is my shot of crystal light on the right is crystal light with gene pro. My Breakfast of champions!!! Sent from my Y538 using the BariatricPal App

Looks like my 12 week stall is over. I am so happy.

First time writing on here. Got sleeved 1/19/17 Came home Friday afternoon and could only drink Water Saturday I drank one full Isopure and one water bottle but didn't add up to the 64oz Today I did all the 64oz and I feel great! It's just hard seeing everyone around me eat and enjoy it but I keep telling myself that I will eat again and this will all be worth it. Hope everyone has a wonderful journey Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok so be honest has anyone been taking their birth control pills and got pregnant!? Iv been on them for a month now and was wondering bc I don't want any kids at this point in my life. I'm still working on myself. I am 5 1/2 months out too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am going on 2 years post op. the first year was great, but then i got out of hand. I was 100 down, but I've gained 20! I'm afraid I can't go back down. Please tell me its possible to get back on track again, I want to so badly. And I also think I may be prego so I need help please please please!