Quinnmc79

I started driving today, 5 days post op... Stopped pain meds yesterday and not all that sore other than gas here and there

Hi Sophia , I started at 232, was 224 day of surgery , weighed myself today and was 219!! Yay! So 13 lbs down from my heaviest! You and I seem to be doing similar! Let's keep it up!! Have you started exercising yet? Beyond the little recommended walks? I was thinking of starting to do 1/2 mile to mile walks in the morning starting tomorrow , then jazzercise once I can start mushies

Karen , I was on Atkins for 2 weeks prior , then on Clear liquids for one week after ... Every surgeon has a different pre op and post op protocol

Alli, you and I are surgery buddies , I also had my surgery on the 24th with true results Austin

Yeah, I'm on liquids only for first 2 weeks.... Can't even start light thin mushies til 14 days post op... I'm on day 5 and starting to feel a it hungry, like the broth, jello, and crystal light aren't cutting it anymore...

Thank you all so much! Think I will go pick up some milk of magnesia today.... Hopefully it will help me out.... I'd like to get backin track before returning to work next Monday!! Thanks for all the input!

My surgeon always uses low profile, and for women , places port 3-4 inches above belly button

Hey all... Don't know where else to turn for this question, may have to call dr soon... I had surgery on 2/24. My last BM was on 2/23. I have not had one since... Going on 5 days now. I am on Clear liquids for post op... But have been mixing in some benefiber and miralax to my clear Protein drinks and crystal light. Should I be worried? Do I need to call dr tomorrow? This is definitely not normal, and I was on Atkins for pre op, so wondering if it's cause combination of surgery and now clear liquids.... What has everyone else's experience been?

I had a moderate size hernia repaired during surgery ... Gas pains have been annoying but not nbearable since I pretty much take gas x strips all day long! And walking helps big time.... The only problem I have is when I cough or sneeze .... It's allergy season here, so that has been a problem

Haylie, there are quite a few teens on here, some pre op some post op so you are in good company!

Good luck to all of you!!

I used true results in Austin, and also was on their hiatal hernia program... Out of pocket cost was 5,500 for surgery..l I had to pay 40$ copy when I went in for EGD, so that was good.... They said same thing, if you've ever had heartburn or reflux, very high chance of hernia, especially if you're overweight... Good luck to you! Ive had a great experience with true results!

Awesome! Congrats!

Good for you! Just stick with it and keep exercising! Do you journal your food? Maybe you need to change diet up a bit...

I was on Atkins induction (less than 20g carbs) per day for 2 weeks prior... I lost 8 lbs on that and had surgery in 2/24.... I'm on Clear liquids only for 1 week post op, then full liquids for week 2, then soft thn mushies for week 3 then fuller mushies for week 4.... I don't have my post op follow up til march 9 which is 2 weeks post op... Hoping to have lost a total of 15-20 by then Everyone's dr seems to have them on different pre op and post op diets ... Mine seems a bit strict post op, and today I started feeling some hunger pangs.... Good luck to you on your journey !

Congrats!!! That is awesome news Erica! Go you!

Still having annoying gas pains, not too bad though... The clear liquids is tough, I think I'm getting hungry.... No protein shakes or full liquids til Friday.... Have to keep myself busy til then

Who's your surgeon? I had dr esquivel... It's been great. Tons of support from true results! I really like their overall comprehensive program. I still have a little pain , and I'm clear liquids through Thursday , that's getting tougher to deal with than I thought ...

I live in north Austin, I used to live in temple when my husband was stationed at ft hood. I just had my surgery with true results out of Austin on 2/24... Doing ok post op, not as bad as I thought it would be!

Gas x definitely works!

OTC miralax is same as prescription. The strengths are the same. Difference is that if you have insurance it is much cheaper to get the prescription PEG and a larger amount... Although, many store brands are coming out now , Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, so you should see the price go down... You can easily buy OTC with same results as prescription ....

Yea, I am clear liquids only for week 1, and week 2 I can have full liquids, then week 3 is light, super soft mushies, then week 4 is heavier mushies... My dr seems to have a pretty stringent post op protocol , but I have seen some people on here that have post op diet of 2 weeks clear liquids.... That's rough!

Hi there... I'm 2 days post op, so far so good... I lost 8 lbs on pre op diet, but I'm up 2 lbs today, probably from all of the IV fluids... I'm on clear liquids for week 1, then full liquids week 2... Hoping to treat myself to a new wardrobe for my 33rd birthday in September !

2 days post op and feeling ok... I definitely think the gas pains got worse today... Gas x does seem to help and it's not unbearable... The most difficult thing is getting in and out of bed... And, I can't tell if I'm having hunger pains or gas pains. The broth makes me gag, and I tired both chicken and beef today. Yuck. So I've been subsisting on water, vitamin water, watered down juice, and sf jello. And two cups of green tea. Got outside and played fetch with the dogs and walked around the yard alot, and that definitely helped me feeling better.

Hi there and welcome!!! I was just banded yesterday - we seem to be similar height/BMI etc... and fairly close in age. Congrats on starting the journey to the new you! I'm having trouble today telling the difference between gas pains and hunger pains.... I'm sipping Water, tea, and had a SF popsicle today. Tried some chicken broth but could not stomach it at all. Made me gag after just 2 small sips.... I actually am already looking forward to Protein shakes, but can't have my first one til day 7 - bummer!!! Keep in touch, and good luck with your weight loss!