GothGal

I am about two months out and it's still a struggle. I think I can do about 40 oz on a good day. I just keep the bottle with me and make a concerted effort to sip every single time I think about it. To be honest, 40- 50 oz was the same amount I was drinking pre surgery.

The turkey neck will disappear in a few weeks. Sleeved 11/20 and I had the same issue. I was so worried! Stay hydrated and the skin will eventually tighten up. 😁

Hey everyone! Wednesday will be five weeks since my surgery. Things are going pretty well. Some days I have this huge appetite, other days, I don't feel like eating anything, so I guess it balances out. I've lost twenty pounds so far, which is great! Since I started this whole process, I've lost fifty pounds in total. (30 lobs pre op, 20 lbs post op). So I'm feeling pretty good. Moving in to regular foods now, but the most issue I'm having is getting my water in and remembering to chew, chew, chew my food. Glad to see everyone is doing so well!!

Such great progress!! Congratulations!!

Your surgery is so recent....yes, your body is still healing and that's why you're tired. I'm about three weeks out and still get tired sometimes. Rest, stay hydrated and keep doing what you're doing. Also, rest...😉

As for drinking and feeling restriction, I still have to sip. I was a water guzzler too, and three weeks post op, I still have to watch my sips or else....it will come back up. That happened once, and I never want that to happen again....

I went to two surgeons in my area and both of them refused to operate because my BMI was over 40. This was in NJ. I know the Hospital for Special Surgery in NY does larger patients, but I decided to have the WLS, to see if it relieved pressure on my hips. (I have bone on bone arthritis). I know it's not the same issue hip-wise as you have 😁 but I too was refused hip replacement because of my weight. Either way, I'm glad I had the surgery. No need to put excess weight on the new hip....when I get it. (I'm really hoping I don't need it tho.)

Hurray for a successful surgery!

Oh! I am so glad to hear you're back home!!![emoji173]️[emoji173]️ Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

Same! My doc also recommended Cream of Wheat, which was yuk, but it was the only thing I tolerated. But then the tiny cups of smooth baby oatmeal were bliss.

"Nothing to take lightly."✓✓✓ No truer words have been spoken.

Ducolax, in the little pill form, helped me. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

Baby oatmeal with a touch of Splenda and a dash of cinnamon (if It doesn't irritate your tummy). Or cooked oatmeal spun in a blender or mini chopper with some milk or water until smooth. I've had much luck with canned chicken. The chicken has enough broth in the can that you can spin it in the blender until it's soft. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using BariatricPal mobile app

No, I usually let them float around and dissolve to a certain point then I spit them out. I hate the end taste of them...they turn bitter to me. But once you move on in the diet, the dry mouth lessens. Until then, dry mouth and baaaaad breath.....I mean baaaad breath are your companions, unfortunately.

Keep water by your bedside. When you wake up, take a sip and swish it around your mouth. I have the same issue. I keep water and sugarless mints handy.