Bianca S.

I am only 4 days post op and 5 weeks till I can be back in the gym (boot camp style) but I’m starting to look into stuff for when I can get back to the gym. What is a Bariatric patient friendly BCAA and L-Carnitine supplement that isn’t too sweet? The one my gym sells is really sweet but I have to dilute it a lot (I finish it) but now that i won’t be gulping down i feel like I’ll need to find one i don’t have to dilute as much and not need much water so it doesn’t go to waste. I normally mix the both together.

No thankfully but I do find myself oily and I normally a dry to normal skin kind of person. I wonder why?! How are you doing? I’ll be following

Hello I’m doing good. Today has been easier drinking. I even was able to sleep for the first time since surgery on my right side (I’m a stomach sleeper) but not my left yet. Liquids/semi liquid stage 2 for me has been difficult since I have no appetite I have to remind myself to have something that’s not just water or a sugar free drink. How are you?

If you select my username it should prompt you to all the forums I’ve commented on. It’s named “August 19,2019 surgery check in” Another way is if you use the search and type in “August 19,2019 surgery check in”

Congratulations and welcome! And don’t be! I was nervous about surgery but thankfully the day of I just focused on my breathing which calmed me down and now I am 5 days post op! I even have posted how my procedure went if you want to read how it went with others. I got the sleeve I am 22yrs old Height is 5’2” Highest weight known: 274 Highest weight recorded: 270 Pre-Op appointment weight: 270.6 Day of surgery weight: 266.8 (With only a 2day clear liquid diet) Today’s weight (5days PO) 258.4

What Smooth low sugar yogurt are you having? Currently on stage 2. Liquid/semi liquid stage My sister bought me these organic yogurt drinks for kids that have 9grams of sugar (lowest she can find) and 5 grams of protein. Tried having 1/2 of one and my new stomach hasn’t reacted to it in any way. I feel fine.

Same I am tired of liquids, I’m ready to chew something. I’m ready for soft foods but i found out today because I’m having my follow up at 10days I might have to wait a week more to start soft foods.

I was a Water guzzler and I just had the sleeve done on Monday. Yesterday I was sitting on the couch and took a shot of Water without thinking. It wasn’t a pain I felt but nauseous. ITS HARD all i want to do is chug ice cold water already 

My goodness I’m going to have to take a break from reading this thread! I’m only 4 days post op and people eating at home doesn’t bother me but reading about food you can actually chew is hard lol. I can’t wait to be off stage 2 liquid/semi liquid diet. And even then I won’t won’t be able to have what I want (green apple) lol! Glad to read everyone is doing good !

Thank you everyone!!

Hello, I just want to give you all an update on how surgery went for me! Monday August 19th I was given a 6:30 arrival time, the checked me in and weighed me. Next the took me to a short stay room where they had me change, use the restroom if I needed to, wash my hands up to my elbow and get into the bed. By this time it was probably around 7:20. Just so you know I hate needles and well they poked me twice! Ones to get my morning lab done and another to put the IV in. Next they took my Vidal’s asked me questions, had me sign my last consent form that was to confirm the surgery and put my compression cuffs on my calves to keep blood circulation going and to prevent blood clots. Then here was the waiting game, by this time it was probably 7:50am. At about 8:25/30 another nurse came in and gave me a chance to use the restroom before being rolled down to the surgery prep room/recovery room, there I met my anesthesiologists, my in surgery nurse, got prepped for surgery, signed consent form for anesthesia. And then I was just waiting for my surgeon to arrive, he was late 17 minutes which I heard was normal for him by one of the nurses waiting with about 4 of us to go in to surgery. When he arrived he asked me how I was doing and I had any last questions and then was told he will see me in the operating room. The last thing i remember was my anesthesiologists giving me something to “calm” me down in my IV as i was being rolled away going into the operating room. Next thing I wake up in recovery, being asked about pain which was high for me but I remember also being really nauseous so they didn’t want to give me much pain medicine because they didn’t want me to to get more nauseous. While still in the recovery room all I remember is them changing me to a different and more comfortable gown from being in this itchy paper one I was given in the beginning. They took off all the stickers off me and rolled me to my room where my mother had already been waiting for me. I probably slept most of the day Monday. By the time I was in my room it was already 11:45am/12pm. My mom stayed with all day till about 5:30 and my sister visited me for about 2 1/2 hours and left at the same time as my mom. Which I appreciate them keeping me company even when I was knocked out (but I did feel bad) _______ Now I was told everything went well with surgery BUT once I started to wake up more during the night I did have quite a bit emotions going through my head. Like what did I just do? I want to cry. All because all I wanted to do was drink water/my liquids in normal speed (they brought me Water at around 4pm but my tray of liquids at 6 for dinner with medicine cups) but i knew I couldn’t and that i had to take sips because i didn’t want to hurt myself. I had a hard time with that! Tuesday came and I was brought my breakfast and it took me a long time to drink even one thing because I had no appetite and my mother had to remind me to drink one medicine cup every 15 minutes like I was told to by my nurse. I had a little pain but was able to get it under control. My surgeon came and checked on me at 11:45 and I asked him if having pressure in my chest when I drink normal and he said yes it is but it will go away after today or a day more. He told me surgery went well and that I even look good being as awake and aware as i was the day after surgery. He saw I was keeping my liquids down and didn’t vomit once so he requested the discharge nurse to start my discharge paperwork. Meanwhile that was happening I was seen by my dietician, even though I had the papers at home she gave me another copy but gave it to my mom since she will be taking care of my groceries, she also gave me my medical card to keep in my wallet just Incase of anything which is also a card that gives me permission to pay for half a meal half price later on if I was to go to a restaurant. I got discharged at 1:30pm and let me tell you from all the bumps and turns (the little that we did have) got me REALLY car sick that I had to close my eyes in the car and even when I got home at 2 I still had a little nausea for about an hour so I napped because I couldn’t find my little mint thing they gave me to smell when nauseous (I told my mom to put it with my stuff but I couldn’t find it unless she put it in her purse and forgot). Dinner came around and I had brought home my Protein drink from the hospital I didn’t finish at lunch and I had a hard time drinking it, i just didn’t have no appetite. Anyways that’s how surgery went! How are my AUGUST 19th 2019 surgery siblings doing? It is 3:27am Wednesday morning (wide awake as I type this in bed, was woken up by my mother checking up on me at 2:40 asking me if I have to use the restroom so she can help me out of bed since my bed is high, we checked my incisions and one of my incisions started to leak a little which I was told if it did to just put gauze or a bandaids on where it’s leaking. Got back to bed but started to have pain so I had some medicine and then decided to type this out and now here I am lol. _____ Pictures bellow are from when I was in the hospital. The two in the dark was Monday night after dinner time (they left my tray because they wanted me to work on it throughout the night when I was awake because I kept falling asleep) and the one I’m in with my tray was taken by my mother to send to family who wanted an update on me and on how I was doing on Tuesday at breakfast. 

Thank you!!

Baritastic! Even though I haven’t used it for food journaling yet, I’ve used the measurements feature and weight logbook features

Welcome!! You’re very welcome :) I wish you luck!

Thank you! Yes I haven’t been in any pain this morning since last night. I even went on a little two laps walk with my mother after breakfast. Now just resting.

*options not portions oops

I think it depends, I know cream cheese is one of the portions for stage 3 for me given with other options given to me by my dietician. When I’m at that stage I’d probably just use fat free or low fat cream cheese (current on stage 2 still, had surgery on Monday)

Hi :) welcome! I am one of the 4 that @Deedee12 was mentioning! I will be going in tomorrow morning at 6:30 is my arrival time but 9 am is surgery. I will say for me what helped me control my nerves was binge watching my 600lb life and family by the ton, as well as YouTube experiences. I also read a Bariatric mindset success book. Also what helping me from not backing out is 1. Knowing how much money I’ve put in already with all the copays and what insurance didn’t cover during the process 2. My WHY Im doing this Feel free to send me any questions you may have :)

Yes I agree it was difficult, glad it’s the weekend when I have to do the 2 day clear liquid diet. Nice I’m at 9am

Thanks you! You too! Yes it flew by. What time is your guys surgery

What brand of Vitamins are you taking?! I am on the look out for my vitamins for after surgery (30 days till). Are you using Bariatric brands or just regular store bought brands? I will be taking Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 sublingual, complete Multivitamin and a Calcium Vitamin . Does anyone use Nature Made brand? Thanks in advance!

Found this shirt on Amazon, it’ll be my going to hospital and going home T-shirt

Thank you!!

I start my Clear Liquids diet Saturday and Monday is my surgery day at 9:am!! Yay What advice can you give me while doing this clear liquid diet. I know it’s only two days but I know it may be difficult for me 

Thank you! Your response was actually what I was looking for.