Mattymatt

@FluffyChix Thanks! LOL! Translation: Don't worry my pretty little head about leaks. BWAHAHAHA!

This was something that I had forgotten to ask my surgeon. What are some indications that you might have a leak?

I think you will find that you've set a goal that you will breeze by. Also, there is no "typical" bariatric surgery patient. Each and every person is unique with unique circumstances that have brought them to the journey. I highly recommend that you watch this YouTube video. It will show just how much weight is a very individual problem The surgery changes more than just your stomach size. It causes biochemical changes that work a little differently for each and every person. The key thing is patience and perseverance. Follow the program religiously, track your intake, and exercise. Let things happen as they're happening. 16 pounds after 1 week is a lot when you consider the average weight loss through diet and exercise alone is only 1.5 - 2 pounds a week. So you just about blasted through that average! I am new to the weight loser's bench myself and the biochemical changes that I spoke of have already started happening. I began being aware of them when I began my first few walks around the hospital. My first walk was around dinner time on the floor so there were all kinds of smells. For the first time in my life, the smells were only pleasant and did not trigger a desire to eat. I was merely content to enjoy the smells and keep moving. I noticed that I had not only lost the feeling of hunger, but for once in my life, felt very neutral about food.

Oh they're in no danger. I just actually have to open my apartment windows for fresh air because the fart is so noxious and it lingers. Never had anything like this before.

The dietitian with my program recommended a really great chewable vitamin called OptiSource. It has a good texture and nice orange-citrusy taste. The nice thing is that it is easy. All you do is take 4 a day. I know that Walgreens sells them.

Your patience and hard work getting to this point has been rewarded. Before you know it, you'll be on the loser's bench! :-D

WAHOOOOOO! That's a good place to be!!!! Keep going

This morning I've been super gassy and ripping the nastiest, unholy smelling farts. I guess, being a guy, I should be proud of it but it's even repulsing me. I wonder if this is the remaining gas from surgery? ROFL!

I have no idea what's going on. Do you know whom I could talk to about getting this fixed?

I asked my surgeon about stretching a pouch and she laughed. She said, "I left you with so little a stomach that there isn't anything to stretch." Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Yay @Apple203! Way to go! Keep us informed. :-)

If I were a betting man (and I am), I would say that you've kissed your old self good bye permanently. As long as you stick with the basics to your program, obesity should never again be a problem.

You sir, are inspirational! Keep going!!! I know a lot of us will be rooting for you!

Are you getting enough protein? Protein and fat usually keeps people satiated longer.

It's been two hours later and I am still full to the brim. Holy crap - I feel like I've eaten a banquet. I am full!

I will say this: protein is incredibly filling. I just tried my first protein shake, an 11 oz. Premiere Protein Vanilla, and I drank it over a period of about an hour. I am full to the brim. I was feeling good on clear liquids so I decided, even though it is a just a little bit early, to try some protein. Yeah, I be full .... I don't think I could get any more water down at the moment so it is a good thing I am at my water goal for the day. Tomorrow when I officially go on protein, I am going to have to be extra careful. I really don't want to puke. The next several months are going to be a learning experience.

Isn't it crazy? Aside from the pain in one incision, I actually feel better than I did pre-op. Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

That boneless, skinless chicken has a negligible amount of carbs. It is mostly fat and protein. Did you eat it too fast and not give your body time to detect satiety?

Are you tracking your food, protein, and liquids? If you have not, you might want to start that again. This will help you answer your questions.

This is very understandable. I don't like mushy texture either. Before surgery I once tried some canned chicken mixed with brown mustard. That was good. I think I could easily handle that once it's time for puree. Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

That's a brilliant idea! I'll keep a pillow handy in case this happens again. Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

Your doctor has good advice and you probably want to follow it. It's also about getting healthy by developing a healthy relationship to food. It is also about developing good physical activity having as well. It's not only about getting healthy by losing weight, but so much more. Sent from my Z981 using BariatricPal mobile app

I was surprised that I basically did not have any trouble drinking after surgery. Each person is going to be a little different and have a problem area specific to them. I know I should be up and walking but the incision pain is too great right now. At least I don't have gas pain. Good lord, I had to sneeze and nearly screamed. However, I'll take pain over nausea and vomiting. I don't feel like walking right now. I tried but couldn't get my shoes on. I'll try again later today.

It's all good. This is a learning experience and it will continue to be for quite some time. How do feel when you eat food without the breads?

Hey @frust8! Yeah, I am doing okay. First night home was rough because my bed is low and isn't as nice as the adjustable hospital one. I don't have a recliner so the bed was the only option. Now that the anesthetic has completely worn off, yep, I got pain but it's manageable without narcotics. Kept waking up to use the bathroom and then stayed up for 30 minutes to drink an 8oz bottle of water because I don't want to get behind on hydration. Matty is NOT going back to the hospital if he can avoid it.