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That was a rough time. The surgery went text book according to the surgeon but I woke up with the worst nausea. I was vomiting (air) for about 6 hours post op. They gave me several types of meds to help but told me the more I rest the better I'll feel. They kept me on medication for nausea and pain until about 10-11 the next day. Then I was able to get up and walk around. Did laps and then would fall back asleep. I'm so much better feeling today. Anyone who tries to say this is the "easy" way has lost their minds. [emoji36] definitely harder than I expected. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello 5th Buddies. I had my bypass on the 5th and things have been so surprisingly great. Got discharged immediately the next morning. Getting in the Water and Protein. Doing homemade broths and tolerating them. I have my first play op appointment tomorrow. Not even in pain which I am surprised by that. I have more knee pains than surgery pains from walking lol. Stay pumped everyone. The honeymoon is in full effect and let’s make the most out of it. I am sure they’re tougher days ahead but enjoy the ride.

I was approved for the DS and my surgery is 3/29! Any one else getting surgery in March?

Good to hear from you. Keep on keeping on, goals can still be met over a year out for sure!

Congratulations on your surgery!!! Sorry to hear about those other troubles though. Keep us updated!!! Sent from my SM-N950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Surgery went well I received final approval the morning of. I’m now on the clear liquid phase. Moving around fine, not too much gas pain which I’m thrilled about.

I can Cross my legs! I sat down to have a chat with a friend yesterday and just did it out of habit, like I used to.....and low and behold...I did it! It's the little things.

You can definitely do keto, but it might not be especially high fat for a while--most bariatric nutritionists seem to favor a low-fat, low-carb diet for new patients. And very few people get through the first few weeks without something artificial. (I relied on sugar-free jello, sugar-free popsicles, and SO MANY PROTEIN SHAKES.) If you're really dedicated, though, you could probably minimize most of that. For instance, Eggface suggests "double milk" (1 cup Milk mixed with 1/3 cup Nonfat Dry Milk Powder = 16 grams of protein per 8 oz. serving) as one option. Most plans won't force you to eat beans or fruit or high-carb veggies, though; the focus is very much on protein sources, mostly animal-based ones. If you're worried about dumping from high-fat keto, you might consider discussing the option of the sleeve instead of the bypass with your surgical team. (There are people with sleeves who experience dumping, but it's pretty rare.) But like Matt said, not everyone who goes bypass has a dumping problem from fat, either.

You are so welcome! And hey, welcome to the loser’s bench! Second best decision I ever made! Are you on instagram?

I had a sleeve in December of 2016. People always have opinions, right? And that’s cool. But do what works for you. There’s an awesome video on YouTube about it... she’s super cool and she had a bypass. Anyway, there’s loads of dank loving wls sisters on Instagram and everyone has similar experiences to my own. Massive benefits, no drawbacks. And c’mon, issues with munchies? No I stay hydrated and no problems with coughing. 😘