Bellasoo

Hysterectomy in 2016 here. I had surgery on July 12, 2018, and I am almost at my goal weight of 150 pounds.

Mine are the same! Lol

I had my surgery on July 12th. I am down 50 pounds for a total of 87 pounds. I feel so much better but I can’t get used to how I look when I see myself in the mirror. I was so used to a round face that my thinner face throws me off. I’m not sure I like it yet. 😕

Hi All, I am almost 6 weeks out from my sleeve surgery and I have a call into my surgeon. From the moment I came home from the hospital, my appetite has steadily diminished. Last week I completely lost my appetite. I have to make myself eat and I usually gag it down. I can barely look at protein drinks and when I try to use them I cannot finish them. I am only meeting about half of my fluid requirement and obviously not meeting my protein goals either. I guess I'm just wondering if this has happened to anyone else. I certainly didn't mind a diminished appetite but the aversion to food is freaking me out a bit. I am hoping my surgeon will be able to shed some light on the subject but I thought I would bring it up here.

I was perfectly happy with my new appetite. I didn’t seek food out like I had before and that is wonderful. I am also thankful that I don’t have intense hunger like my sister in law. (Bypass patient) But gagging through food and only urinating once a day is a bit scary to me. I got the Isopure drinks my doc told me to get. This stuff is absolutely awful but I’ll drink it to help me over this hump.

I just spoke with my surgeon. She believes its the beginning of protein malnutrition. If I don't get my protein and water consumption up by Thursday they will be putting in a feeding tube. They suggested Isopure water to help me over the hump. I do not want a feeding tube.

Oh no I hope this doesn't go further I honestly think it’s just me introducing foods back into my diet. My doc said things could get sketchy with new things. I would think once we are back on normal food it will pass. My sis-in-law has bypass 10 yeas ago and she has developed some food issues. She cannot have dairy and some other foods cause her issues. So, I think it will be trial and error for us. Best of luck to you! I hope we both get some relief soon.

I’m a month out and I still have BMs like this. I am still taking a stool softener that eventually helps but when I go I never know what I’m going to get.

That was where the worst of my pain was. I also had a huge dent in my tummy. I’m 3 weeks out and I still get pain there.

I was discharged and given pills to take. They just told me to space them out. Maybe you can ask for a tablet instead? I was surprised that I didn’t have to break any up. Right now im on 9 pills a day. I never did have a problem with them.

I just had my first experience with the foamies. Talk about a nightmare. I obviously didn’t chew well enough and I could feel that the food was stuck. All I wanted to do was vomit but nothing but foam and saliva came up. It took about 20 minutes to pass. So, foamies, stay the heck away from me.

I am a month out from being sleeved and my stomach makes the strangest bubbling noises. I’m used to it now but it started immediately.

Fabulous! Congrats on the weight loss so far. Best of luck tomorrow. You’ll be up and walking the halls before you know it.

Good luck!

Hey all, Ive been looking for something to carry my drinks, protein powders, and pills for when I go back to work. I know I will still be needing a protein drink for some time to hit my daily goal. I can’t seem to find anything like this. I found one thing on Kickstarter and funded it. Of course that is not certain. Has anyone else found something like this that would carry everything?

Ladies, don’t be nervous! You’ll be in good hands. For me, surgery was easy. Even the minor complications were worth it. I’m over 15 pounds down 11 days out. You all got this! I was terrified that I wouldn’t be able to stay hydrated. I spoke to the therapist about it. But things are working out well.

I started on full liquids in the hospital. Day three it was. I had soupy cream of wheat, yogurt, and when I got home I started my shakes.

I had surgery on 7/2 and still have almost no hunger pains or queues. I set a timer to remind me to take a drink every 5 minutes and now the 30 before and after “meal” time but really I just follow a schedule. I was told by my doctor that it happens and to make sure and get my fluids in. It’s an odd feeling. I can’t remember never being hungry. Also, the thought of gorging on a pie or something makes me feel sick. I’ll take it over constantly starving any day though.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to check in. First off, I am 8 days post op and I am 15 pounds down! My highest weight was 298 and I am at 239 today. I’m so excited. Everything seems to be going fine except for the occasional diarrhea. My doc said it’s fine and I see her on Tuesday for my follow-up. I do have a question. I really do not feel hungry. Every once in a while I will get a gripey hungry feeling when my stomach is empty I remember the doc saying that the hunger hormone would be reduced after surgery but, I honestly thought I would be starving. Does anyone else feel this way? And does that raging hunger ever come back? (I hope not!) I just feel like I need a timer to remind myself to eat.

I didn’t pass gas until I was home from the hospital, so day three. Also, it was all I could do to get that bit of water down. The first 4 days or so are rough. Just take in what you can and it will improve. I’m now 8 days post op and drinking like a champ. I still don’t hit my 64 ounce target but, my urine in very light so I know I am hydrated. Oh, my first bowel movement was diarrhea. Don’t be surprised if that happens. Doc said it’s from my liquid diet. Take care of yourself and best of luck with your recovery.

Keep up with he good work. Surgery will be here before you know it. Im 8 days out from surgery and I’m barely hungry. Hopefully, you will react the same way. I was so worried about being ravenous afterwards and it’s just not the case. Best of luck to you. :-)

I burped nonstop at the hospital. Just keep walking and you will start passing it. It wasn’t until I got home that I really started to get rid of all of the gas.

So, I had surgery on the 12th. I came home on the 14th. I am sore, of course but, I’ve noticed this afternoon, an almost pulling like sensation where my stomach meets my esophagus. It doesn’t really feel like heartburn, more of a soreness in there. When I eat and drink I can feel it. I’m wondering if it’s my staple line? Does this sound familiar to anyone?

Just wanted to send out good vibes to everyone having surgery this week. I’ve had other surgeries and was very nervous about this one. It is turning out well. Best of luck to all of you!

What’s going on? Anything we can do to help?