Chrisb428

Had my 2 wk post op visit. Down 24 lbs! Wooo hoo!

Doesn't have to be animal Protein, but protien of any kind. I agree protein should be higher than carbs. That is stressed before any wls.

That just seems so long!

I just try and add as much moisture to the food as I can. It sucks!

That's how I've been doing it

I know it's way early, but when was everyone here able to start eating lettuce tomatoes and other raw salad veggies after gastric bypass?

I am 42 just had mine 9 days ago. I have always been overweight and thought I could eventually lose it on my own. Then, about a year and a half to 2 yrs ago my thyroid went wacky and I piled on approx. another 75 lbs. and knew I had to do something.

@Megan Sadler Congrats!

I gained approx. 8-10 and i still have 2-3 to lose

Thats awesome! Im still trying to take off the hospital gain and tomorrow is 1 wk!

6 minutes ago, Megan Sadler said:

Almost 2 weeks post op. 26 lbs down total so far.z and my feet are skinny??? Wtf....

Is that 26 just since surgery or does that include your pre op?

@ChellNC Thank you! I am day 6 now. I actually gained approx. 10 lbs in the hospital and still have about 2-3 till i get back to where I was.

I am curious of a few things.

When do most people have their first bm post op?

When does weight loss begin?

Im on purees, will adding spicy seasonings hurt?

And last, the only real discomfort i have is when i try to lay down and its only the one main incision, when does this subside?

@Megan Sadler my plan is one day liquid then day two straight to purees.

@AEdoesRnY i was also bypass so that makes me feel alot better, thank you!

@mercmerc I was told that i was not allowed to submerge my incisions in Water until they were fully healed. Not sure exactly how long that is and it does stink. We have a pontoon boat and live near an amazing lake and im missing the last month of summer

I am a little concerned. I am 5 days post op and just ate 6 oz of pureed food! How is this possible????

Try hint Water. There is no sugar or sweet taste but it has just enough of a hint of fruit flavor afterwards. Its amazing. So far ive had the watermelon, blackberry, strawberry kiwi and pineapple. The pineapple was my least favorite but none were bad. Good luck!

I am the same way at 5 days post op.

On 8/28/2018 at 1:01 PM, AshAsh1 said:

You are probably out of surgery by now, so instead of best of luck, I will say, Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Thank you, it get a little better each day!

On 8/28/2018 at 12:28 PM, clsumrall said:

Hope all will be well soon. I have 1 day left and tomorrow at 11 am I’m gonna join you all.

I hope your surgery went well!

On 8/28/2018 at 9:03 AM, skinnydreamer16 said:

A brand new you Chris. You will be so happy you did this real soon. Like Margo said WALK. Get that gas moving. We are all here pulling for you.

Thank you!

On 8/28/2018 at 7:52 AM, KimTriesRNY said:

See you on the other side!

I made it!

On 8/28/2018 at 7:10 AM, MargoCL said:

No need to freak out, before you know it you will be in recovery and up and walking. Just remember to walk as much as you can post surgery.

you got this

Thank you!

1 hour till surgery and im freaking out!!!

We all want a play by play of exactly what you are doing/eating...lol. I am having surgery in a little less than 3 hours and am nervous as can be. I keep going back and looking at your pics as motivation to keep in mind why Im doing this.

I will be discharged Thursday after surgery today straight to purees. I dont think its necessary to go back to liquids if your plan recommends puree. I do agree that the cheese nips should go though!