ResilientMaria

I was able to start on regular foods this week (I'm 4 weeks out as well) and also found i could get my protein goal in with just foods. Now I just need to keep up on my liquids [emoji57] Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@ladygg1967 not sure who the question was for but I'm doing alright. I'm 8 days post op. Gas pain is gone (thank God) and now just feel "uncomfortable" but not in too much discomfort if that makes any sense. Now I'm just trying to deal with this rash I've developed around my incisions and on the sides of my belly. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I spoke to my surgeons office and unlike my surgeon, his NP told me I could take Benadryl and put some hydrocortisone on the rash. Let's see how it works. It looks soooooooo ugly Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm going to look into that. My doctor said I couldn't use anything because it can get in my incisions and cause an issue but I'm dying over here Thanks for the suggestion. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Holy crap! Did it clear up on its own or did the doctor prescribe you something? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

That's another part of the story I didn't mention. My dr says that when he went out to inform my family about how my surgery went, someone in the OR asked if they used steri strips and someone said no when they actually do!! Since I was already in recovery they couldn't go back and take the bandages off and add them. So my incisions have no derma bond or anything covering them. He said that it could also be the stuff the stuff they rub on the surgery site before they operate could be irritating it along with the binder. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello all. Today I am one week post op and wanted to ask a question. I noticed Saturday that I started getting a rash around my longest incision. I called my surgeons office and they prescribed me a children's antibiotic. I followed up with them yesterday and they said it was probably the binder rubbing against my incisions so I started putting my binder over whatever top I wear for the day. He also said I couldn't put anything on it because it can get near my incisions and cause an infection. So today it's itchy as all hell and when I checked them, the rash has spread a lil more! Any suggestions?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sorry you're feeling this way. I had my surgery on 1/17 and maybe yesterday or the day before did I start feeling a "lil" better. Between the bruises on my arms from the 2 IV's I had to get and the one failed one, trying to get Water down and the terrible gas pain that rises from my belly when I try to drink, feeling like my insides are gonna rip every time I sneeze or cough, it's a lot. Regardless of how many YT vids I watched, I wasn't prepared for it. I have a son so I know exactly what you mean. All we can do is try and reach our goals that were set for us and hopefully it will get better soon ❤️ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The calcium I take is on my surgeons list of approved supplements. So obviously I wouldn't take them if my surgeon didn't think they are ok. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So pre-op I've been using these. I'm allowed to start my Vitamins and supplements tomorrow so I'm hoping they won't make me sick. You take 2 a day and I believe I paid $10-$15 for a bottle of 90. Hope this helps. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sounds like my story. I had to stay an extra night and am struggling with water. Every time I take a small sip, I feel like I have to burp but it doesn't come out and it can hurt. Gas x strips are making me nauseous and I actually spit up some acid yesterday when trying to drink some chicken broth. I think I can only tolerate really cold or really Hot drinks. Room temp water or anything else makes me want to throw up. I'm supposed to start adding Protein shakes back into my diet tomorrow. Should be fun Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wish I could say my experience was the same. I had my surgery on Tuesday 1/17 and didn't get discharged til Thursday 1/19. I'm sore as hell, every time I take a sip of Water a gas bubble comes up and it makes me want to throw up. I've been working on a bottle of water since 7pm last night and am barely half way thru it. Gas x strips aren't helping much. It feels very uncomfortable. I had to sleep sitting up against pillows when I got home. Not sure how I'm supposed to get 64oz of water in. Not feeling well at all Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks. I have my blistex just no biotene Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I could never get the "right answer" after watching a bunch of YT videos. One thing I did notice is that they have you hooked up to an IV still when they have you start walking so here is what I packed: Deodorant Toothbrush Toothpaste Cleansing wipes (in case I can't shower there) Brush Medicines I filled A change of clothes Undies Sports bra No slip socks Gas x strips Anything else I should bring? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Today is my last day for my 2 week liquid diet and surgery is tomorrow. I resisted temptation. It's not easy AT ALL but I managed to stick to my Protein shakes every 4 hours once I woke up and Water. I brought to work my premier Proteins. My son and bf were eating food in front of me for the last 2 days and I just kept thinking, I've lost 15lbs so far and I don't want to mess things up. Keep yourself busy and don't put yourself in a situation where you won't be able to resist temptation. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App