becweaves

Week 6-8 is basically adding meat
And week 9 is a regular diet trying new things one at a time

I'm glad you are out of the hospital! Wow, it sounds like you have had quite a time of it.
I would have to agree that the surgery was not what I expected in that the initial gas pain was so severe that if I didn't know it was gas pain, I would have thought I was having a heart attack. Having had laparascopic surgery 20 years ago for my gall bladder I knew what it was, however, it was way worse this time. That being said, I have been blessed with no complications to this point. My husband has been taking me to the mall everyday so I can walk which I have to say is great fun. After all- what husband willingly goes to a mall and walks around with his wife?! LOl.

I am sorry to hear that things didn't go as well as you had hoped. I think every body is different and reacts in different ways. I am sure that while your journey may be a little tougher in the beginning, you will still be successful in the end! Hang in there and keep your chin up!

@@becweaves thank you so much!!! I appreciate those kind and encouraging words ???? I am so hopeful that things will get better soon!! Fingers crossed!

Hi guys! I hope everyone is doing well with recovery ❤️I finally left the hospital yesterday. No regrets whatsoever, but I have to say...this entire experience was NOT what I expected. I know it was major surgery, but 9 out of 10 people that I talked to before surgery were like "oh, it just feels like you did too many sit ups! I didn't even need pain medication! Surgery was so easy! I was shopping on the third day!" So, I went into surgery thinking I would have some pain, but that it wouldn't be too terrible...I have had one heck of a time since waking up. Tachycardia and bradycardia heart spells, unbelievable gas pains that are still leaving me in tears and sleepless nights despite walking 6 rounds of the hospital hallways every day, difficulty breathing, a pulse of 140 from simply standing up, almost collapsing in the hospital hallway while walking...and that's not even counting the stomach pain. It has been a really difficult journey for me. I still am struggling with high pulse upon standing or simply walking to the kitchen...before surgery, I worked out 4 times a week with a trainer. Now with all these heart and breathing problems due to surgery, I am terrified I will never be able to run or lift weights again. I'm 5 days out now and I can still barely even get up out of bed or take a shower. I just want to know that it will get better ???? am I alone here? I keep reading about how well everyone is doing and I feel like I'm one of the very few people who has had a really hard time! Thanks guys ❤️

Week 6-8 is basically adding meat
And week 9 is a regular diet trying new things one at a time

Here's my diet that I was given to follow. I've seen others that seem so much more strict.   

Here's my diet that I was given to follow. I've seen others that seem so much more strict.   

Oh yes, definitely! Its a struggle but I'm definitely going to be sticking to it lol. Thank you though

Same here - surgery in Mexico. Pure Water has been the only thing that I would say has given me any trouble so far. I can drink it, but it causes a whole lot of rumbling and gurgling so I've been sticking with vitaminwater for now.

My program requires us two weeks liquids. 2 weeks purée

I am 3 weeks of liquids then soft foods.

This is a good point. I'm always amazed at the variation. Do you guys think the post-op diet part will ever become standardized? It seems odd to me that with all the dietitians and nutritionists and surgeons involved in bariatrics that there hasn't been some sort of gold standard plan agreed on.

My program requires us two weeks liquids. 2 weeks purée

Yes, I had the sleeve 11/3. The post op plan was basically:
Week 1 - clear liquids
Week 2 - full liquids
Week 3 - puree
Week 4 - soft foods
Week 5 - add back normal foods one at a time to gauge tolerance
However, post op plans vary widely surgeon to surgeon so make sure you follow what your surgeon told you! It's better to be safe than sorry.

I did Clear Liquids one week then full liquids the second week. I added puréed food the third week but decided to keep drinking a Protein Shake for Breakfast to meet my Protein requirements.

My nurse told me it takes a couple of days after surgery before your bowels wake up. Mine woke up with a vengeance. I had diarrhea for two days than nothing for two days until I drank my first cup of coffee. Then I was clean as a whistle!

Surgery on the 19th
Today I am being discharged
No issues
Pain was low except on one part of my belly
No nausea or anything
Sooooo ready to go!!!!

I had surgery on the 19th and pooped a lot yesterday! I think drinking 1/2 apple juice, 1/2 Water did it for me. Maybe try drinking some apple juice.

I won't miss being the "Fat Mom" at my kids' school
I won't miss the resentment I've grown to have for myself
I, too, won't miss the extra pain on my knees, back...everything
I CANNOT WAIT to find the perfect cocktail dress and have my husband be proud to take me out on the town
What is it with boots? I wanna be able to wear those, too!
I want to be able to take my kids to the pool during the summer and not hide under towels or a coverup
So much more...

Thank you!!! I'm glad I'm not alone! I'm hoping to get at least 40 oz in today but it's proving difficult!
I'm gonna try some broth for lunch and pudding for dinner and see if I can tell when I am "full"

It seems like you are doing great! I was kept in the hospital from surgery at 9am on Wednesday to 1pm on Friday. My doctor does that with everyone for some reason.
I haven't taken any pain meds since leaving the hospital and slept pretty good last night.
Keep walking! It helps a lot !!

It seems like you are doing great! I was kept in the hospital from surgery at 9am on Wednesday to 1pm on Friday. My doctor does that with everyone for some reason.
I haven't taken any pain meds since leaving the hospital and slept pretty good last night.
Keep walking! It helps a lot !!

@@Quest4TheNewMe Have you tried the ready-made Premier Protein shakes? They are my FAVORITE! Well the chocolate is anyway. I feel like I should be paid some kind of commission because I'm always recommending them but They truly are my fav! If you haven't tried them Maybe you should? They are cheaper if you buy them from SAMS. Just an option. I haven't tried a ton of different kinds, maybe 6-8 but I didn't care for any of them and they usually have less grams of protein..ect

Surgery on the 19th
Today I am being discharged
No issues
Pain was low except on one part of my belly
No nausea or anything
Sooooo ready to go!!!!