Veronica_mm

Pain. I had horrendous pain for 2 weeks post op. Also not being able to lay on my sides was offle. 3rd week pain was gone and I could sleep any way I wanted : )

Lmao!!! Totally chuckled thx ; )

When in doubt, consult your surgeon or bariatric office! Sorry I can't be more helpful lol.

Hi! Just wanted to introduce myself, I'm a long time creeper lol.. I'm Tyra, and I'm scheduled for gastric bypass surgery in late October! So excited to start this new journey and follow you guys on your journeys as well......

I had pain for 2 weeks and could only lay on my back. It was a Horrible pulling, burning pain where the bigger incision was from my belly button to the left side.

Two reasons because I was set on the sleeve.
Reflux...I've dealt with that and heartburn for years
doc said it would worsen with the sleeve. Secondly, I didn't like the idea of my stomach exiting my body. I was told that in the event of an emergency they can reverse the bypass. Can't do that if the stomach is gone. So those were my to deciding factors.

Two reasons because I was set on the sleeve.
Reflux...I've dealt with that and heartburn for years
doc said it would worsen with the sleeve. Secondly, I didn't like the idea of my stomach exiting my body. I was told that in the event of an emergency they can reverse the bypass. Can't do that if the stomach is gone. So those were my to deciding factors.

poor baby you've had a tough time. Beat wishes : )

Two reasons because I was set on the sleeve.
Reflux...I've dealt with that and heartburn for years
doc said it would worsen with the sleeve. Secondly, I didn't like the idea of my stomach exiting my body. I was told that in the event of an emergency they can reverse the bypass. Can't do that if the stomach is gone. So those were my to deciding factors.

I have found that my tolerance hasn't changed much. The hangover however is so much worse!!! And thanks for being honestly in your post, some people claim to be perfect on this site.
I drink vodka and Water with a splash of crystal lite liquid in it. Just FYI. I would say 2 of those will do the trick

poor baby you've had a tough time. Beat wishes : )

Just get back on the saddle again. Today is a new day, start again. It will be ok and you can do this!! We all have our weak moments.

A little scare ????. I'm sorry to hear. My surgery was the 11th. Great so far ... drinking enough is tough but I keep trying. N

I'm looking forward to no pain next week. If not I'm gonna have to request more time off work. And I get tired so quickly now! It's a darn shame, I hope that improves this week too ????

I had bypass but did have horrible horrible pain. Week 3, it was gonnnnnneeee completly just gone!! Hang in there

I had bypass but did have horrible horrible pain. Week 3, it was gonnnnnneeee completly just gone!! Hang in there

I said it before and I'll say it again....
You just had MAJOR SURGERY. Don't be a hero. It takes time to recuperate. And on top of it with this particular surgery we are barely eating. Those 2 things= fatigue and an overall feeling of yuckiness. I didn't feel human until about 5 weeks out.

I did. I bought about 10 new outfits on line. Just went with larges. Haven't even tried anything on yet.

Just get back on the saddle again. Today is a new day, start again. It will be ok and you can do this!! We all have our weak moments.

Wow, awesome!! You look amaze!! Such inspiration, thank u

I have always been told not to focus on calories period, especially in the beginning. The focus must be on Protein and fluids.
1 gram of Protein for every inch you are tall minimum. If you focus on protein, the calories take care of themselves.
Now, I have always tracked my calories and at about 7 months post op I quickly learned I had to increase my input a bit as I had a long stall. I was told to add a protein heavy snack which in fact did add calories. It broke my stall.

My NUT wanted 700 cal a day, most people on forums were using 350-500, so I work toward 500. Yesterday I ate 900, I couldn't get full, today I am not hungry and have only eaten 350, but 90% of the time I eat about 500 calories with 2 Protein shakes and whatever Protein I can eat.

you may be fine - I was in the same ballpark. I had the same question at the time because I was never told, either - the only thing they really wanted me to focus on was getting at least 60 g of Protein and 64 oz of fluids

looks like you're about four weeks out. I just checked and I was averaging 500-600 calories a day then.

I just bought some hummus but don't like eating it alone. What did u mix it or eat it with? it would help if I read further. Got it : )