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Got home from the hospital this afternoon - stayed 2 days. Not gonna lie, still feel pretty rough. Surgery apparently went fine, did the bypass and fixed a hernia. The stay in the hospital wasn't great. My IV infiltrated twice so my right arm is blown up like a balloon. I'm up 12 pounds from all the fluid in me. Sporting my stylish compression stockings for the next 2 weeks. Looking forward to getting through Sunday when I can finally have some soup. Still no regrets. Sent from my LM-Q730 using BariatricPal mobile app

I couldn't eat for my first two weeks after surgery. I lived on clear protein drinks (not shakes). They were good because 1) I could swallow them and keep them down, 2) they kept me hydrated and 3) they gave me protein as well. It was week 3 when I started eating again (things like yogurt, pudding, etc.)

I would contact your team. I couldn’t handle the sweet shakes after surgery, so for the first 2 weeks my dietician gave me the okay to focus on staying hydrated. There are also protein waters available like protein2o and Gatorade makes one now.

Ask your dr if you can take gas-x. Walk and try sleeping on a recline.

I've actually been one to sweat no matter the time of year. Even when I was younger and thinner I was always a sweating (face/head mostly). I'm also one you would NEVER catch wearing a winter coat. I think the last time I wore one was about 25 years ago as a long sweater is the most I'll do. LOL I was hoping that surgery would take care of that for me. Nothing worse than just walking normal with no real effort and then being the only one around with their face soaked and flushed. I HATE IT! Constantly being asked, "Are you ok?" Bleh Anyway, since surgery and losing what I've lost so far (34.9 since surgery but 53.4 total since March), I've noticed I'm not really sweating in the kitchen as much as I used to or when doing housework. I've taken a few long distance walks outside in the heat and have NOT been overwhelmed like I used to be. No huffing and puffing and sweating. Usually I was the only one in the house who was still hot even though the air is on 67 but now at times I find myself being cold and putting the air up higher. I'm still early in the game so we'll see if this is long lasting. I hope it is!! As for being in the the heat, the stomach and water.........I've noticed a few times if I do not eat, or have eaten hours prior to going outside to do yard work or even to just lay out or swim, I start feeling sick to my stomach. But now I try to at least eat a little something before going in the heat and I'll also drink something like Gatorade when in the heat instead of just plain water. I find that that helps a lot!

Today marked my one month sleeve-versary! I’ve lost from 1-3 inches throughout my body. The scale has been stuck for a while for me. My nutritionist told me I’m not getting in enough protein so it’ll be hard to support fat loss. I like focusing on fat loss instead of weight loss. My greatest struggle is getting enough fiber to support healthy bowels. I get bloated sometimes. Still navigating through learning my hunger and full cues. My scars are almost invisible! I’m so impressed with the overall surgery. I’m looking forward to more consistent results. Hope you all are doing well!

mines July 23rd! already getting anxious!

Acid reflux/ heartburn. I choke on acid at night. I’ve been on a PPI for years. If I forget a dose I wake up choking on acid. My endoscopy shows erosion grade B esophagitis but the biopsies show no information (how I have no clue!) and my upper GI shows a dilated sleeve. The frustrating thing is the radiologist put I have “normal appearing stomach” because my sleeve is stretched to a normal stomach size but it’s NOT normal for someone with a sleeve. So my surgeon is fighting for the radiologist to amend his reading of the scans. It’s very clear it’s stretched big time.

It's been a great conversation, but the OP hasn't been back on BP since early May. OP as far as I am concerned was flamebaiting. It's been great that they didn't get the response they were expecting but instead opposing views with respectful discussion. Well done all of us!

WHY? Weight loss surgery is weight loss surgery, with the same challenges and victories for everyone. We don't need to know someone's race, age, gender, or sexual preference to offer encouragement, advice, and support.