Luvabull2

NewJerseyMom, 60 pounds is awesome! You must feel so much better already. And AnnetteNJ, thanks for the tip on Planet Fitness. There are few gyms by me, but there is a Planet Fitness by my job. I will check them out this week.

Ha! I was so confused. Doing okay - down 25 pounds so far. I have been struggling to get in my Protein and Water so still held back on the diet. I want to get in more time working out, but can’t decide on a gym or exercise routine. I used to go to the Max, but it is expensive and I don’t feel like I have enough energy on the limited diet to get through that work out. How are you doing since you are a week ahead of me? What kind of exercise do you do?

14 minutes ago, NewJerseyMom said:

Hi Annette I'm in Ocean County and was sleeved on February 1.

Hi Annette! I am so excited to see someone else from Ocean County. I’m from Manahawkin and was sleeved 3/7.

1 hour ago, frust8 said:

Lovabull how are you doing? Have you gotten relief from your little problem? I know when you feel that so keenly, it does not seem small. Remember This too shall pass and joy cometh in the morning. Maybe tomorrow morning will be better for you!

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Feeling much better frust8. Spoke to my doctor this morning and made some changes to my diet which will hopefully keep this from happening again. Everybody’s advice helped. Having this community who has been through what you are going through and truly understands is a wonderful thing! Thank you!

I am embarrassed to write this, but I need help. I had sleeve surgery on 3/7/18. I have been taking stool softener since arriving home, and have had 1 good bowel movement. Today I am extremely constipated. I have stool there, but it will not come out. The straining has caused bleeding, and now I am unable to urinate. I am afraid I am dehydrated and tried to drink Water, but it is just sitting in my bladder causing me to be more uncomfortable. I have been up all night as I cannot sleep. Any suggestions? I am desperate!

3 hours ago, BrandiLynn said:

Vitamins are messing with me, too. My nurse said if I need to, wait on the Vitamins until my stomach has more time to heal and make sure I am getting the fluids and 2 Protein Shakes in. Right now, its the Fluid and Protein that's most important.

The vitamins are messing with me too. They didn’t bother me initially while I was on anti-nausea medication, but since then I have been vomiting after taking the vitamins.

2 hours ago, AniracIre said:

So, I'm back to work today, two weeks after surgery (6th March). I've been really lucky that my recovery has been without issue so far i.e. no post surgery pain or discomfort to speak of as I write this!

My diet allows me to be back on regular food at this point, but it should be "mashable" or chewed to death before I swallow (probably stage 3 as defined on this site, but my dietician / surgeon don't use that term). That brings me onto where my head is at just now - what does my daily work food routine (snacks & lunch) look like. I'm on the road quite a lot (which is part of the reason my weight went where it did because I was always eating out), so I'm really conscious of starting on the right path and staying there.

There has been a great sense of community and energy in this thread so far and I'd be interested to hear what others are doing as they move through these food phases!

Thanks Aniraclre for posting this! I am scheduled to go back tomorrow as I had my surgery on 3/7. I have the same concerns about eating at work, so if anybody has any suggestions I would be grateful!

Thanks so much! Any suggestions for good FB groups? I am always looking for more information.

I am doing okay so far. Lost 14.4 the first week. Trying to get moving more but I am assuming going back to work on Wednesday will fix that. I have a treadmill and have been looking at going back to the gym, but my stomach is still sore. I just can’t wait to eat something else! Thanks for starting this NJ string.

Hi Annette! I am in Manahawkin and 11 days post surgery.

I am so glad to find this topic. I am only 9 days post op and have been thinking about purchasing an air fryer (after watching an infomercial...lol). I am struggling thinking about what I will cook when I can eat food. These comments sold me, because it looks like it will allow me to eat healthy while still satisfying my non-dieting boyfriend. Is the instant pot good as well?

I think you can buy them in any grocery store in the produce area, but on a side note do you like your air fryer. I am 9 days post op and have been thinking about getting one (after watching infomercials at home). Looking for some input.

@luvabull2 welcome, glad to meet you. This is a busy night, a lot of new friends showing up. This is obviously a gangbusters month in Bariatrics, the surgeons have been busy. How are you recovering from your March 7th surgery? Have you got rid of your Water weight? How are you doing with the fluids? Are you getting in 64 oz like the doctors usually want you to?Tell us where you live, where did you have your surgery? Did you like your surgeon, would you recommend it to another?I know I'm asking a lot of things but we sure would like to know you better. And we,hope youll hang with us a while.

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I had actually only told 3 friends. My boyfriend was the last to know because I knew he would not be supportive. He has never struggled with his weight, and does not understand how it feels. I had my surgery on 3/7, and he has been trying to be supportive, but it is not easy for him.

2 hours ago, Eventer826 said:

Hey guys!!! Day 8 post op, day 3 on full liquids. Just wanting to know if anyone is having trouble with Protein? If I add unflavored Protein to my creamy Soup or if I sip on a Protein Shake I feel so sick to my stomach. pudding, sugar free popsicles, Water is all okay, but anything with sustenance makes me feel ill. Help!!

HW 303
SW 278
CW 268
GW 150
Sleeved 3/6/18

Eventer, I feel your pain. I had my surgery on 3/7 and at my post op yesterday they started me on full liquids. I am struggling so much with getting the protein in. I feel gassy and bloated, and have to struggle to get even halfway through a shake. I felt sick all day.

I had mine March 7th too. I am so glad to find this page, because it helps so much to hear from others, especially going through the same thing right now.