Bonzers

I'm right where you are. Surgery was on the 4th, i'm getting about 60 ounces of fluid and then the 3 shakes a day. I'm ready to eat something though other than liquids!

My drs office gave me a suggestion right before surgery. Take your body measurements and pre surgery pictures. Then every month of your surgery Anniversary do it again. Track it for as long as you want. They said this is the best way to see results vs a scale sometimes. I started my journey at 325 lbs, my pre surgery weight was 281 lbs, I'm 1 week 4 days post op 263 lbs.

I had my surgery the 1st. Honestly I wasn't prepared for the pain. But I knew it would get better and I didn't have any regrets afterwards. I haven't had any hunger issues since surgery. Its quite an adjustment to taking lil sips and my body reminds me when I don't. I'm on an all liquid diet until March 1st then I can go to pureed stage. I'm so ready for something different since I've been on a liquid diet for 3 weeks now. My drs office takes our stages by month. But its been working I've lost 33 lbs since Jan 18th and over all 62 lbs. My body looks like I was in fight club but I'm feeling so much better.

Hi! I just had surgery on Monday, and I would agree that I'm sore and my throat is sore but other than that I feel OK. I have gotten nauseous a few times if I've tried to take my meds or Vitamins to quickly together.

Are you on liquid diet now again for 2 weeks post op? I am. I'm just trying to sip Water and drink Protein Shakes. We will see how it goes today

Just curious what to expect for the first 2-3 weeks post-op. I'm day 2 post-op, still sore and still have gas pains from surgery, but I'm hoping every day will get better! I'm so afraid to drink too much Water or Protein Shakes and then get sick, but I want to make sure I'm hydrated.
I have a desk job and was planning on going back on Monday which will be one week post-op. Am I crazy to think that? Am i going to feel OK just after a week's time of rest at home?
Just wondering how everyone else's experience was

Amy

Hi! I just had surgery on Monday, and I would agree that I'm sore and my throat is sore but other than that I feel OK. I have gotten nauseous a few times if I've tried to take my meds or Vitamins to quickly together.

Are you on liquid diet now again for 2 weeks post op? I am. I'm just trying to sip Water and drink Protein Shakes. We will see how it goes today

We're all different and will heal at our own pace but still having gas pains and soreness is quite normally at 2 days post op. Keep walking and taking your pain medication as and when you need it 😊 Peppermint tea is supposed to be good for helping with gas.
I went back to work after 4 weeks but I have a fairly active job. Just be aware that your energy levels may drop and it's completely different sitting at a desk at work needing to concerntrate compared to sitting at home relaxing. All I can suggest is to see how you feel, but if you're still sore and on pain meds I wouldn't recommend it.
Just keep sipping little and often, it feels impossible to get fluids in during the early days. I was so worried about dehydration etc but you will get better each day.
x

I've also told everyone. I understand why some people would want to keep it to themselves, as some see it as the easy way out....little do they know. I just don't really give a you know what what anyone thinks though.

Going in tomorrow!!!! Anyone else? I'm getting very excited.....

Newbie here! My surgery date is 2/19. I'm a bit nervous, but excited to be on this weight loss journey to better health. #michigan

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using BariatricPal mobile app

Going in tomorrow!!!! Anyone else? I'm getting very excited.....

It should be!!!
Thanks for the info - I will definitely ask the questions at my next appointment.

Oh, and Go Cubs Go!