MaMa DeB

Height 5'3
Start weight 235
Surgery day 221
Current weight 164

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Just an FYI It has been said that ur body can only absorb/process 30 grams of protien at a time. So if ur drink has 15g per ounce then its a waste if u plan on drinking more than 2 ounces at a time. And after surgery when u go to ur mostly protien diet u will most likely get constipated. But good luck in ur journey it will all be worth it.

Just an FYI It has been said that ur body can only absorb/process 30 grams of protien at a time. So if ur drink has 15g per ounce then its a waste if u plan on drinking more than 2 ounces at a time. And after surgery when u go to ur mostly protien diet u will most likely get constipated. But good luck in ur journey it will all be worth it.

I am 9 weeks post op. I do not take Biotin because there is always a chance of growing hair where u dont want it. But b4 surgery I used to get out of the shower with a large clump of hair to throw in the trash. After surgery the shedding minimized a lot. Just recently the shedding has started to increase again. But I figure if I didn't go bald b4, I will b fine during these next few months. Not to mention that I have so much hair I only wash every 3rd day to save on Shampoo and conditioner.

My surgeon also gave me a card to keep in my wallet. Then I started thinking that in a real emergency no one is going to bother going thru my wallet except maybe to find my I'D. So I have seriously thought about a medical ID Bracelet.< /p>

There is also a product called Panoxyl. It is sold at Walmart and it is in the face cleaner section. It comes in a bar or in a cream and it is for your face chest and back. The dermatologist had me get it for my son's acne and it helps.

So I am 18 days post op. I had my first bowel movement on day 8. I felt it was typical because of the liquid only. Now that I am on soft foods it's been 10 days. I know I have to go but I am so constipated that it won't come out and I dont want to push and hurt my new little tummy. I tried a sepository but still nothing. I am trying prune juice and Colace (stool softener) now. Does anyone have any other suggestions. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I too had surgery on 4/14 . So at 2 weeks I was told not to lift more than 15 lbs so I can do little 5 lbs weights and I can walk use the treadmill and use the elliptical. At my month appt the doc will let me know if I am ready to advance.

I was told that men are usually told to intake 80-90 grams of protien. Women are usually told to intake 50-60 grams.

I am 9 days post op and I drink premier protien but I have to add a little 2% milk to it because it is to thick. It makes it smoother .. and as far as Water I was adding a little propel water to my water because plain water would make my stomach spasm. Everyone is different so you just gotta find things that work for you.

Also look at the sugar content. I also eat the Dannon lite and fit because the sugar is less than most Greek yogurts.

I too had my surgery on the 14th. I went home last night and it felt so good to be home. I didn't experience any gas pain or any physical pain that wasn't tolerable. I did have discomfort up around my diaphragm but everyone said that was completely normal. I was given some pain meds right after surgery in recovery but nothing but acetaminophen afterwards. I did have nausea and the dry heaves all the way up to the morning that I left. But that to has passed. I am glad that my experience has been fairly easy thus far and can only hope and pray for a smooth recovery the those going in later this month. Good luck to u all.

Thank you.

I too had my surgery on the 14th. I went home last night and it felt so good to be home. I didn't experience any gas pain or any physical pain that wasn't tolerable. I did have discomfort up around my diaphragm but everyone said that was completely normal. I was given some pain meds right after surgery in recovery but nothing but acetaminophen afterwards. I did have nausea and the dry heaves all the way up to the morning that I left. But that to has passed. I am glad that my experience has been fairly easy thus far and can only hope and pray for a smooth recovery the those going in later this month. Good luck to u all.

I too had my surgery on the 14th. I went home last night and it felt so good to be home. I didn't experience any gas pain or any physical pain that wasn't tolerable. I did have discomfort up around my diaphragm but everyone said that was completely normal. I was given some pain meds right after surgery in recovery but nothing but acetaminophen afterwards. I did have nausea and the dry heaves all the way up to the morning that I left. But that to has passed. I am glad that my experience has been fairly easy thus far and can only hope and pray for a smooth recovery the those going in later this month. Good luck to u all.

I am scheduled for Monday 4/14 in So. Cali