Kaddy

20 kgs down op was on 14/8 - I’ve plateaued though so feeling really low [emoji21][emoji20][emoji17]

Hi Kate! No PPI. The thought of food is making the nausea worse. I was only able to consume a total of 250ml (1 cup) of food today with 1 meal to go [emoji22]

Something's changed nearly three weeks out and all of a sudden I feel ill when I eat

Today is my first day back at work (after 2 weeks off) I had my surgery 14 days ago. Had a little bit of nausea early post op. This morning getting ready for work I had a shake, drank frequently through the day, soup for lunch and casserole (puréed) for dinner and just puked. I've been feeling nauseous all day and a reflux type feeling... does anyone have any advice?

Very demanding work and I also didn't have the flexibility to rest, eat and drink often, however still consumed my protein requirements over the day. Got home and crashed!

This is really interesting... yesterday when I started on my chewable vitamins I felt off immediately... I wonder if I give them a break for a few days to see

Perfect! Thankyou ! I just want it to go away... is it normal?

My doctor didn't prescribe me with one. It's lasted all day (the reflux/nausea) I might give him a call

Hey! I found that drinking water was like swallowing a brick! I now add fresh lemon juice or diet cordial and have no problem reaching the required daily fluid amount. Try adding some stock to loosen up the thickness of your food and introduce 1 meat at a time. Good luck! [emoji106]

I was operated on 8/14. First two days were horrible. Nausea and shoulder tip pain were annoying but faded away. Day three I became teary - no idea why, I think just used to food to comfort me when I'm unwell. Now onto puréed foods.. Lost 16.5 pounds in 13 days. First day back at work and all of a sudden I feel like I have reflux and the nausea is back confused and trying to work out what had brought it on...

I vowed I would do this alone without signing up to support groups - not for any other reason than a false sense of "I've got this!" Well , day 5 post op - "I ain't got a thing!" and I'm full of so many questions, uncertainties and mixed emotions. [emoji22][emoji20] If someone could please give me some guidance I would be incredibly grateful...I don't want to do this alone... - I don't know what hunger is anymore? Am I hungry or is my tummy just making weird sounds? - Friends/associates said that couldn't eat/drink anymore than 100ml in one sitting..why can I? Will I be the first this has failed for? - Still feel sore and weak.. is this normal? - How do I know if I'm full? - Did anyone else get the 'blues'?

I'm looking forward to hearing/reading some responses around this... it's like I have an 'air baby'

I'm with ya sister!!! The burps are like bringing up bricks of air!

Hiya! I'm a bit of an app freak - there are loads of Bariatric apps! I've just downloaded one that is a timer and reminds you to pause etc. I'm about to try it out. It's called Bariatric Meal Timer

Absolutely!! Rest well tonight [emoji173]️

Yep! Same here! I have a diary to track my intake now - it's really helping.

Thankyou! Yes - I experienced that chest pain with my last 'meal'... I'll be super cautious with my next.

Hi Janet! I'm napping a lot also.. I find the warmer fluids to be quite soothing.. I was struggling with the water intake but since squeezing fresh lemon juice in it and having it icy cold - it's super easy and satisfying now (obviously I can't gulp) Good luck to you also and congrats

"Normally you would soothe it will food..." how incredibly true!! It's like I'm lost! Even in the hospital while the meal trolleys were coming around it felt 'weird' not having a tray of food infront of me like everyone else - rather, a cup of lemon cordial! I guess there is a food mourning phase..?...it makes me realize the psychological 'habits' are still pinging but I don't have the desire (nor capacity anymore) to follow through.. I'm very thankful for your reply, it really helped me sigh with relief to read that what I'm going through is normal Is it also normal to feel like biting into something?? lol

Thanks Shaun! Great info!!!

Hey! I'm August 14 also! Lots of gurgling sounds and little burps. I think little burps have also been my indicator that I'm full. This morning I've actually woken up feeling quite 'OK' in comparison to the last 5 days. My incision patches are starting to peel off (not sure what to do about that). Incredible shoulder tip pain still. I'm going to try a 15 min walk today to test my energy levels. Really keen to see how others are traveling ... I've felt really emotional the last 2 days..anyone else?

I'm the same! I don't have desire for food but I'm hungry (if that even makes sense) I'm 5 days also. I can have fluids but not sure if I'm full. I'm sick of sipping 24/7 already.