klovitt0171

I am 8 weeks post op & I have the same issue! i had an endoscopy & they dilated a couple of strictures & i am doing better as long as i don't try to keep up w/ everyone else when eating. when i go out with others its hard because you sometimes forget that you have to eat so slowly & chew so much more but I now know when to stop before it gets bad enough that i get sick. Good luck & I'm sure it will go well & get better!

You are so welcome! It's been a rough road for me as well. I had an area that also didn't heal after surgery & had to have upper GI day after surgery- they called it bleeding ulcer but it was more of an issue where they connected intestines to my new stomach pouch. It was terrible. I also have a hernia and then this stricture. I still do not regret my decision because I am now down 43lbs and once I lose 7 more pounds I'll be in 100's for first time in years. Which is an awesome feeling. I'm sure it's probably a stricture so hopefully they'll get it fixed for you & you'll be unstoppable!!! Hang in there!!! It will get better! Message me if you ever want to talk or if I can help you!

Have you told your surgeon? You may have a stricture. I am also 7 weeks out & up til last week was barely able to eat or drink more than 400 calories/day. I was having so much trouble eating and drinking everything. They had me do an endoscopy & found a stricture that they dilated. I am doing much better. I am starting to get in more liquids & Protein which is helping my energy levels. My throat was sore for a couple days after the endoscopy but not daily, I just felt like food was getting stuck & had terrible pain. Sometimes I got sick & sometimes I didn't? Does this sound like your issues?

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a few years ago but since my surgery & weight loss I don't have all the aches & pains I used to have. I know when I get higher Protein levels & all my fluids in I feel better but then I'll have a couple days that I don't drink as much & protein lowers & I get really tired. I still don't have my energy levels that I had before surgery but my surgery was only 7 weeks ago.

I really have a hard time getting all my fluids in especially on the weekends. Is that what causes this issue post surgery? I thought it was just because I'm not eating very much anymore.

My surgery was the same day. I am just the opposite. I've gone a week with only 1. I am not sure which is normal. I think everyone is different but I know when I focus on high Protein I've always gotten constipated.

I had my surgery on 6/24 & I am tired all the time. I wasn't getting in enough food & Water because I had a stricture which they dilated last week- I really hope it helps! I understand how all of you feel though because it's so hard to get up for work in the mornings! My Vitamin levels were all normal at my 30 day blood work check.

I had surgery 6/24/14 w/ Dr Joya in Puerto Vallarta & had a great experience. I'm down 33 lbs so far. I did have a bleeding ulcer which happened during surgery but I had acid reflux & inflammation prior to surgery. I am in soft/puréed foods stage & struggle as well. I have issues w/ Protein because I can't digest it well yet & so many things upset my stomach right now. It's a process & I'm trying to make myself eat slowly cuz that's a big learning curve for me. My energy levels are improving but I'm still healing.

I'm really supposed to be on full liquids stage weeks 2-3, I find it so strange how different each persons diet can be even though we're only on second post-op week. I couldn't handle just liquids anymore so I tried the applesauce & cottage cheese & Greek yogurt & have handled all 3 well. I can't do Soups or juices because of my acid levels & trying to heal an ulcer.

I need to buy unflavored protein- can you find it at GNC or Vitamin Shop would rather go pick it up then have to order it & wait?

Thanks everyone - it's been so helpful reading all the comments from others!!

Congrats on 15lbs! I was down 14 pre-op which felt good to! I gained 4 w/ surgery fluids, hopefully those will all be gone in couple days!

This is an exciting process! I am to so over liquids & I'm not able to have Soups because makes acid worse. I have found a couple interesting things like such as vanilla egg custard which is pretty good, I tried applesauce & I handled it well & tastes so good. I also like sugar free strawberry jam mixed in cottage cheese- which is pretty high in Protein to. I found a recipe for homemade applesauce which I might try. I'm trying to find some creative things I can eat. I've been reading the book: Before & After by Susan Leach- I think it's called which has ideas & recipes. We'll get there!

Carol-

Thank you so much as hearing your story is a huge reminder as to why I did this in the first place. Very Inspiring!!! Congrats!! Awesome job.

My triglycerides & cholesterol went down just on liquid diets so soon those might actually be lowest in years which is big accomplishment alone. I just need to keep big picture in mind & I'm sure things will keep improving daily!

Thanks!

Good to hear bruising is normal - I think it improved the past two days. I knew this wasn't going to be easy- just nervous about having post- op issues even though doing best I can to do things right!!

I've always liked eggs but go through stages when I get burned out on them. I've never been a big cottage cheese fan either- I think it's texture for me but when I add in flavor I like it really helps. I bought SF strawberry Jam which was kinda good w/ it. My daughter loves to mix w/ applesauce. I'm trying to eat it as one meal because it's so Protein packed.

I am the same way with cravings!! I know mine are all in my head cuz I haven't been hungry at all! I saw a man w/ bag of M&Ms at airport & I wanted some so bad but knew I would most likely get sick from possibly even eating one so I just had to think about something else. So hard we're going to have a lot of these mental stumbling blocks but hopefully they'll get much raided each day. I'm not doing puréed foods yet but excited about that because I think retried Beans with cheese sprinkled & melted on it sounds good to me. I love mashed potatoes too but know I need Proteins more than potatoes. It's kind of a fun new challenge in life!

Thanks! I'm sure we're in the worst part right now. In a few weeks hopefully will be much better!

I have some of the exact same issues. I used to rush when I would eat and then always gulped my drinks at meal time. I am used to drinking at least 2 liters of Water a day & this sipping stuff is difficult & not drinking at meal time. I am only 1 week post op and I know it's all part of the journey & retraining ourselves like starting over. I'm trying to remember why I did this & do things the right way & hope eventually it will be the norm.

I've read a book and found during your stage you can eat eggs (scrambled right & could even add ricotta cheese), I found a recipe for an vanilla egg custard that I heard was really good & I'm going to make that tomorrow. I had cottage cheese w/ sugar free strawberry preserved in it tonight & that was good. You might look on Amazon.com there are several books & cookbooks that might help. Keep up the great work- I'm ready to get over initial pains & soreness & get to losing stage!

Hi- I was 1 week post-op today as well. I have been very sore & tire easily. I had a bleeding ulcer the day I was supposed to go home from hospital after surgery and so I stayed an extra day in the hospital. I have some bruising that looks normal & some more lower that does not. I'm concerned & have sent a message to my surgeon who Is in Mexico. I live in Indiana. I also have always had very bad stretch marks & tonight I noticed one that looked so full of liquid it looked like it would pop- nothing w/ me ever is easy. Anyone else have these issues?

As far as I know I do not have a drain- I assume I would be able to see that if I had one, it was never mentioned.

It's been a tough week. I have to constantly remember to sip Water because I notice I often forget. I'm ready to feel good again! I keep trying to remind myself why I did this to my body!

Not many people have heard of Morocco, IN let alone know where it is- lol. It's pretty small but was fun place to grow up.

Wow- I did not know that about not having to get a passport but I'm going to Puerto Vallarta which is not very close to the border. Where is your surgery in Mexico?

My husband got his passport today so we are good to go!

We did expedite them & I got mine 2 weeks ago. They did not like his original birth certificate because it was old & seal wasn't good enough so we had to get new one & overnight but they're taking time getting it processed. He's called them every day the past 3 & website says it's in final processing but if it doesn't complete tomorrow we won't get it.

I have never been to Lafayette, LA. Were you affected by the big hurricane a few years ago?

I'm in Lafayette! I'm going to Mexico also. Surgery 7/8! Message me

I'm originally from northwestern Indiana from a small town called- Morocco. I drive in & around Lafayette all the time. When do you start pre-op? I'm done 10lbs so far but I find it pretty hard.

We are starting to stress because we leave on Sunday & my husband still doesn't have his passport. I told him I'm going w/out him if it doesn't come in time but not sure I should- I don't travel much. Do u have someone going w/ you? I come home on June 29th.

I will. I have 6 days left until surgery- time seems to be going quickly. I am doing better w/ pre-op liquid diet but it has been much harder than I realized. I struggle mostly with the mental aspect because I have not been physically hungry. I am very excited about going to see Dr. Joya because I have heard really good things about him & his staff and the overall experience. Keep me posted on how you are doing & your experience as well.

I have my surgery scheduled on June 24th in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Very excited & nervous but have a friend that went to Dr Joya 5 years ago w/ great success. I would like to get a support system going since my surgery isn't local. I'm doing clear liquid & Protein Shake diet for two weeks prior to surgery. I'm 3 days in & it's a real struggle. Love to read the posts for encouragement & stories.