TexasguyEP

Those are some great questions to ask. I personally have not undergone my surgery as of yet, but have lost some weight under my weight management and expect to have lost some more with my pre-op diet. Having been obese for practically all of my life, I can't help but say that I would feel empathy/compassion towards people that are in the same situation.

Please don't be discouraged. We're in this for the long haul and it definitely isn't a quick fix. I'm three weeks post op and to be frank with you, I don't focus on the scale. The last time I checked the scale was when I had my two week follow up appointment Thursday of last week. But my goal for now is to hit my Water and Protein intake and of course incorporate a healthy dose of exercise. So,just from personal experience don't just focus on weight lost. Maybe weight yourself every other week or once a month. Best of luck!

Congratulations!

I couldn't juice first year...couldn't drink enough calories since only drinking a couple of ounces at a time. IMO I'd wait till approx 9 months post op and then try. The first 3 months follow the Nutritionist plan which is will be mainly Protein.

juice your vegetables, eat your fruits.

If you like the idea of juicing spinach and other low carb veggies, that would work.

My md and nut discourage juicing. They explained it to me to get enough juice for a serving you'd have to put in 5 or more pieces of fruit. You can't eat those 5 pieces of fruit but because you are juicing them you can drink them. Therefore drinking the calories, sugar and everything else involved with those fruits.

I'm sure I didn't explain it as well as they did for me but I hope that makes sense.

nectar has lemon ice tea. That you mix with Water. Taste just like ice tea

I use nectar sweets by Syntrax. Everything flavored I've tried by them was really good, they do have Cookies and cream, definitely worth looking into

A sandwich? What's wrong with you? You can hurt yourself! Were you not discharged with instructions on what you can or cannot eat? You have to pace yourself and be careful. I'm a week post op and I only tolerate my Protein Shake and around 70-80 oz of Water for the day. Remember why you did the surgery in the first place. Best of luck.

Thank you

Praying for you and your situation. Made God grant you PEACE even in the storm

Thank you. I just got off the phone with my surgeons on call nurse and he gave me some instructions, hopefully my stomach will ease a little and nausea symptoms go away.

Thank you. I just got off the phone with my surgeons on call nurse and he gave me some instructions, hopefully my stomach will ease a little and nausea symptoms go away.

Thank you, we are trying to tackle it day by day. I'm of the same opinion regarding overnight hospital stays. I know the staff is qualified and she'll be ok, but my mom would still get anxious and that would cause respiratory attacks is what they told us was happening. Thanks for your words.

She's been great, very gracious. Her boyfriend and her arrived last night. Today they've helped taking people to Breakfast and lunch, we've had quite a few visitors from out of town. So she's been helping with that, today wasn't too great. No Protein in whatsoever, threw up a couple of times already. Feel hungry but nauseous and don't want anything. I've had maybe 32 oz of Water. Sister is spending the night with my mom. However, she has to leave tomorrow due to work AND she's pregnant, so every little thing she does is much appreciated and loads of help. Hoping to feel better tomorrow and to be able to get a full nights rest.

Thanks everyone. My sister arrived last night, she's been a lot of help already. Today I woke up super nauseous and not hungry, unable to put anything down. I've been able to tolerate some Gatorade.

But we definitely understand each other. Thank you!

Definitely. Add on top I'm the only one driving my father to visit mom. Sister is on her way. Hopefully that'll be some relieve.

It definitely helped. Even if no one acknowledges, just putting it out there helps.

How's everyone doing? I'm a post op gastric bypass patient. Had surgery on the 13th, discharged on the 15th. Returned to the ER on the 17th for my mother. I've been a week post op and it's been nothing but back and forth to the hospital. To make matters worse, I live 30 miles away from the hospital. That is the closest hospital and 30 miles is only one way. Two nights ago my mother started suffering anxiety attacks at night and her oxygen goes dangerously low. She's on a bipap as now and even then has issues with her oxygen going down. Anyway tonight is my turn to spend the night with her, she's already had one attack tonight and someone not being with her makes her anxious. To make matters worse, she was moved from a private room to an A/B room, and because her roomie is a woman I can't fall asleep in the room. I can only come and go from lobby to her room. Yay! Hope someone is up to keep me company lol. Sorry for the rant guys, just needed to let it out.

It definitely helped. Even if no one acknowledges, just putting it out there helps.

I hope you feel better soon. I can't eat today either. I keep trying though.

I'm sorry to hear she has to leave so soon. At some point, hard choices have to be made, and one is to stay away from the hospital at night. The hospital staff needs to figure out how to care for your Mom so you can rest.

I almost had a nervous breakdown caring for a family member in the hospital around the clock for a few weeks. And I was healthy!

If you don't take care of yourself, there will be nothing left of you to help her. Like in a plane going down, put your oxygen mask on first before helping others.

I'm sorry you are in this position. It will all work out in the end. [Hugs]

Let your sister do the hard work while you recover. I doubt your sis wants to see you in a hospital bed!

A sandwich? What's wrong with you? You can hurt yourself! Were you not discharged with instructions on what you can or cannot eat? You have to pace yourself and be careful. I'm a week post op and I only tolerate my Protein Shake and around 70-80 oz of Water for the day. Remember why you did the surgery in the first place. Best of luck.