HarleyMan82

I'm only one week post op but so far my hair and beard is still the same.

Thanks! Let me know if that works for you.

Thanks everyone, I'll keep on drinking the shakes and water, I'm sure it'll come.

My surgery was on the 3rd, the last time I had a BM was the day before, so far my body has not acted like it needs to go, I haven't had any urges to use the restroom, This would be day 5 with no BM and I do realize I'm on water and protein only so there's not a lot there to go off of, I haven't taken any pain medication either primarily to avoid constipation. I have been drinking a couple of packets of fibrosol each day since the 5th, just to make sure my first BM wasn't a nightmare. I just wanted to see what thoughts you all had on this and what your experience was post op with your first BM. Thanks a lot.

You look great! First thing I noticed is how much more confident you look in the second picture, nice job and keep it up!

It's going ok, I haven't taken any of the pain medication, I'm sure that would have helped but pain hasn't been that bad really. Once in a while I get a throbbing from my stomach that lasts about 5 - 10 seconds and it hurts pretty good at that point but doesn't last long. Sorry if this is TMI but I have not had a bowel movement yet, probably not totally uncommon seeing as how I only drink protein and water right now, this is also one of the reasons I didn't take pain meds because I'm trying to avoid any constipation. I have to take the shots in my stomach for 8 more days but they aren't that bad, small needles. So far so good just been sore and was pretty tired the first day out.

Tell them the truth, you are trying to lose weight and eat less food, this is completely true with or without the surgery.

Around Stuart, Florida, what about you? I was able to drink a protein shake with no problem, sipping on water now. My stomach does hurt but that's to be expected after the surgery I'm guessing, it kind of feels like I was punched in the gut haha

I'm in Florida, I went in yesterday morning and was out this morning, the nurse was telling me she thinks it's the fastest turn around she's ever seen and I walked more than anyone else she's ever seen too. I'm at home now, just woke up after dozing off on the couch, going to attempt a protein shake in a minute.

Its 9:37am and I'm in recovery, doing well and should be going home briefly! Just finished talking to the surgeon and the bariatric nurse. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

Heading to the hospital, here we go! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using BariatricPal mobile app

Glad to hear that, hope you are still doing well!

Well wish me luck everyone, I'm about to go to bed and surgery is tomorrow!

Congratulations on your date right around the corner and yes I am exactly that way, just want to get it over with already!

Congratulations and smart move on your part!