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Hey everyone,
So im trying out a new endeavor. I have created a new YouTube channel dedicated to people like us: Baritric surgery patients who now want to be more athletic.
What should i do for a workout? What should I eat for performance? What foods fuel muscle growth? Questions like these and more are what I will try to answer through some simple little videos. Its not bout money or sponsors, its about creating a bariatric fitness community.
I only ask that you guys watch, comment, and maybe give me some suggestions on topics to talk about for future episodes. No one seems to be able to give us good answers on this stuff so I figured I should seek them out myself.
You can check out episode 1 here - https://youtu.be/2NvPVKE_kv0 - and feel free to subscribe to you know when new episodes come out.
and as always...stay Baritric Strong!

Hi! I had other major surgeries in the past and I was more awake and mobile with this surgery. I had 2 other procedures along with the gastric bypass but this is what I remembered:

1. The hospital will give you pain medication intravenously and it really did help. However, I was released with Tylenol with codeine and it didn’t help at all. If you need something stronger, talk to your doctor.

2. The nurses will teach you how to roll and sit up in the hospital (and that is still tough for me). I read that you should bring a small pillow for the trip home and keep it with you at home. It helps to minimize tummy pain if you sneeze or cough. Walk as much as possible to relieve tummy gas from the surgery. Ask your doctor if you can take Gas-X to help with relief. I had pain I both shoulders and was told that it was gas. It lasted for about 3 days after the surgery.

3. Prior to the surgery, buy your broth, Protein Shakes, whey powder, sugar free Jello, Protein Water, & 1 ounce plastic cups to pour your drinks into (when you drink the protein shakes, water, protein water, broth, etc). You will need to sip as much as your tiny stomach will allow - like it’s your job- from the time you wake up until the time you go to sleep at night. Drinking liquids became easier for me around day 10.

4. Prior to the surgery, buy what you will need according to your doctor’s diet schedule in case you can’t go anywhere for 2 weeks. Make sure you try everything and like it before your surgery.

5. I bought the pre-made protein shakes so I wouldn’t have to make the shakes when I got home. I also bought the 1 oz cups and some disposable popsicle zip sleeves from Amazon. I put some of my protein water in the popsicle sleeves and made popsicles out of them, which helped a lot.

6. Walk around the house & keep hydrated as much as possible to avoid blood clots & dehydration.

7. When it’s ok to shower, be sure to do it when you are not too tired because it takes a lot out of you and you will need to hydrate after you are done.

Some of the steri-strips on your stitches or staples may come off in the shower within 5 to 14 days of surgery. I was told not to worry but every doctor is different. Call your doctor if you have any concerns.

Take it easy on yourself and try not to be a hero. Your body needs time to heal. I know it’s a lot but this is what helped me!

Hi Mikey!
My surgery was 8/12, so I'm 10 weeks post-op now.
Can you run down exactly what you went through whilst in hospital?
I checked in around 6AM, and had to wait 2-3 hours to be brought into the surgery prep. I changed into the gown and spoke with the nurse and anesthesiologist. They put in the IVs, and I was wheeled to the surgery room, where I fell asleep within seconds. I woke up feeling very woozy and in pain. Post-surgery, I spent about 36 hours in the hospital. I was in a lot of pain for the first 12 hours or so, but they give you medication for it. Getting up and walking really helps with the pain, as much as it hurts to get out of bed those first few times. I was discharged in the early afternoon of my second day.
How did you feel in the first few days to weeks.. Where you able to drink much Water?
I felt very groggy from the pain, pain meds, and dehydration. In the first week, I was getting around 36-48oz of fluids per day, and by week two, I could get int 48oz+.
Did you feel hungry much?
I felt a little bit hungry for the first week, but not starving (even though you are technically starving).
Was the pain bearable?
The pain got noticeably better each day, and around 2 weeks, it was almost gone. It's not constant, nagging pain. It's sharp pain at the incision sites when you sit up or twist a certain way. I couldn't sleep on my side for about 10 days, which was very annoying. However, as bad as the pain was at times, at 10-weeks post-op now, I barely remember it, and it was definitely worth it.
And in the first weeks or months are you still feeling restrictions on how much you can eat or drink in one go?
Definitely, but it depends on the food. It's a lot easier to eat 4-8oz of yogurt or cottage cheese in 30 minutes than it is to eat 2-3oz of meat in 10 minutes. As for drinking, I can take bigger sips now and finish a small iced coffee (12oz/350ml -- not sure if Australia uses metric or imperial) in about 45 minutes.
I'm just curious how we're meant to get enough Protein if unable to drink much liquids?
The surgeon and dietician understand that in the first 2-4 weeks, you'll struggle to get enough of both. That's why you prioritize liquids over Protein at first.

In hospital ...Preop was fine, recovery room I really don't remember much. Then just walk walk walk once your alert enough. At home I took half a pain pill 4 times, then to Tylenol. Yes your sore but the pain MED made me to sleepy and nauseated. My issue was nausea and reflux on omeprazole twice a day and zantac at bedtime. It's a full-time job getting fluids in, Protein premier, protein premeir Water count as Fluid and protein. By ice cube trays, make Soup in them, Jello, etc. Set a goal for yourself one ice cube section every 30minutes to an hour. Every few hours just take a few cubes out so they can be defrosting. I am still very restricted and still don't met my protein goal daily I am around 50gm the best I've done is 60gsm in one day. Exhaustion is the worse of it all. Everything is an effort after an hour. Your only eating 300 to 500 calories a day at first . So cleaning the kitchen and a few loads of laundry , running around with kids uses that up. Go slow,stop if your tired and have some protein and drink your fluids. Enjoy the experience. I am out 4.5 months the first 3 months don't really count because I was mostly still on full liquids and watery softs because of the nausea. So I'm learning more now about meal choices. I love love love pan seared scallops and they are little balls of protein. I realize I am not the average post op experience but I am 10lbs to goal and I really feel good. Even with the complications I would do it again without hesitation.

Hey guys decided I would post some pics and my story. I’m Mike and I’m 37 from Montreal. Waited a full 5 years to get this surgery. Best decision I ever made.

Surgery was Nov. 22, 2018 and I’ve since lost over 180 lbs! I work out 6 times a week; cardio, swimming and various exercises.

let me know what you think!

mike

Not sure if I'm so different because I'm a guy, but I personally don't care who knows; my health, my choice. If people don't like it, I will gladly point the door out of my life.

Good luck. 🍀. I’ve been stalled for the last 2 weeks. It’s kind of discouraging but I just keep on going and trying for more loss. I still have 8 more pounds that my doc would like me to loose before my surgery. Guess I shouldn’t be worried about it though since I don’t have a date yet. Go for my last nutritionist appointment this week. Just waiting on insurance approval to get my date.

I'm not too worried I was just curious? I think he said main thing is easier recovery..
I'm not complaining I've only got max 80lbs to go