-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Post surgery Q - recovery
It's the lack on energy that is hard the first few weeks. After a c-section you can eat, not so after wls. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App
-
-
-
How much time should I take off?
I was off from work for 4 weeks and I worked at home for 3 weeks before I returned to the office. You will be drained the first few weeks after surgery. I wasn't prepared for the total lack of energy. Don't rush back to work if you don"t have to. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App
-
-
-
3-7-16 Sleeve Buddy
I had my surgery on 3/7. I was down 35 pounds during my 1 month post-op appointment. I don't own a scale, so I have no idea what my current weight is but I know I am losing inches and pounds because my clothes, especially my pants are falling off of me. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App
-
-
-
-
-
-
Atkins Lift protein water
They made me nauseous and I ended up returning a bunch to Walmart. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
12 days post op gastric sleeve
It's too soon to not strictly adhere to your diet. You are still healing but the temptation is real. Today is my husband's but I resisted having even a sliver of cake. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
March sleevers
Sleeved on 3/7. I have moved to solids but I can only eat about 3.5 ounces at a meal. Getting in 64 ounces of water a day is not a problem. There is no hope for 90 to 120 grams of protein a day. The shakes are beyond nasty. My energy has been coming back and I had no post-op complications. I have tolerated just about everything I ate, except really spicy foods but I haven't tried bread or salad yet. I stay away from foods with Surculose. It makes me nauseous. I do get the slimes but taking a PPI helps with that. I am back doing Zumba 3 days a week and at least two other days, I walk at least 10,000 steps. I have been taking all my vitamin supplements. So far I am down 32 pounds since surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
-
Regret
I am almost five weeks out. Haven't thrown up and I only get nauseous when I eat/drink anything with nasty ass surclose. I do get the slimes but PPIs have been helping with that. Most days I can get the Water in. My issue is Protein. I never get anywhere never 70 grams. It will get better. I can drink 16 oz in an hour. I should be transitioning to solid foods after my doc's appointment next week. Hopefully I will do well with solids. It's a journey. Take it one day at a time. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App
-
bellabill reacted to a post in a topic:
Bummed Out After Watching "My 600 Lb Life: Where Are They Now?"
-
dhrguru reacted to a post in a topic:
Bummed Out After Watching "My 600 Lb Life: Where Are They Now?"
-
her1981 reacted to a post in a topic:
Bummed Out After Watching "My 600 Lb Life: Where Are They Now?"
-
Bummed Out After Watching "My 600 Lb Life: Where Are They Now?"
I also was disappointed with Melissa. Her problem seems to be the no good husband. I figured she would have divorced his tired butt. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App
-
BevBrown34 reacted to a post in a topic:
What do you know now that you wish you knew prior to surgery
-
Almost 4 weeks out and stalled
I don't have a scale and have no plans on buying one. I only weight myself at the doctor's office.
-
Excessive Saliva Post Sleeve
My NP suggested that all weight loss surgery patients take a PPI for 3 months post-surgery. I purchased some before surgery but I didn't take any because I incorrectly assumed that the pill was a huge horse pill. You can't crush them because they are extended release. I finally opened the bottle and the pill is actually fairly small, so I was able to swallow with no problem. I hope the PPI helps.
-
Excessive Saliva Post Sleeve
I am almost 3 weeks post surgery and I have excessive saliva. It's really disgusting. I am not nauseous. It happens constantly, so I don't think it has to do with eating or drinking too fast. Does omeprazole help?
-
Time off from work?
I took off 4 weeks. 3/28 will be three weeks since my sleeve. I am exhausted. I have little energy. I am happy I still have another week before I return to work. I have requested that I work from home for the first month. Battling the NYC subway to get to work will drain me before I even start work.
-
Going back to work
I will be out for a month but I plan on working from home the first month while I transition to solid foods. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Exercise/Lifting 1 Week Post Op?
My husband won't let me drive yet and I had my surgery on 3/7. He said that I am too weak. I loved to be chauffeured, so I don't mind, lol. I started on puree foods yesterday and my energy level has already improved. Other than my energy, I could have driven. I haven't had any pain meds since 3/10. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App
-
Was this your first surgery?
I gave birth to my twins without a drop of pain meds and honestly, the labor pains were far worst than the gas pains I experienced post-surgery. Labor pains are no joke. I remember them to this day and my twins will be 21 in June. I had carpal tunnel release surgery on both hands, so I did have surgery previously and knew what to expect, especially as you sit in the pre-surgery area. I was more anxious with the hand surgeries but in full disclosure, I was late for my sleeve. I was supposed to be at the hospital at 5:30 for a 7:30 surgery. I got there at 6:10. By the time I finished the paperwork and testing, it was 7:15 and my surgeon and anesthesiologist were looking for me. I to rush and get gowned. I never made it to the pre-surgery area. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App
Join BariatricPal free
- Ask your own questions
- Reply and follow topics
- Message other members
- No cost, no spam