TheAngryMeow

Girl, were you given some intel on me? I had my RNY on 2/25. Had my period, THAT day and thought all the weight I lost had to do with that as well. I've only lost about 10lbs since my surgery and I feel that is because I went to regular food so quickly. The broth and Protein Drinks were literally making me vomit. So I tried applesauce and pudding, which seemed to go down ok. Then it was other soft food like macaroni and cheese chewed up real good. I can only eat a little bit, maybe a couple ounces. But I feel like it has hindered my weight loss for some reason? Even though I doubt I am even creeping up on 1000 calories a day.
I don't wanna overdo it myself, still learning though. I have had some pretty significant pain when I eat too much. Or drink too big a gulp. So slow and steady wins the race, right? Go slow, I know I can only walk/do something physical for so long before I need to take a break. I get tired easily and my incisions are still healing. I also am ready for some real foods, especially salad and grilled chicken!
I see my surgeon on Monday and I am afraid to tell him that I have already progressed to some solid foods. I feel like he is going to be mad. Ugh.

So my surgery was 2/25. I started on the day of surgery at 345. I am now down to 306. I feel a little discouraged almost 10 weeks in and having lost only about 40lbs. I am slowly, SLOWWWLLLYY losing weight. I do not feel very thirsty ever, and initally I was not very hungry. But now I do get hungry.
I don't even feel that much different.

I swear I'm not marketing anything, I just had this amazing idea. Maybe it's not so amazing, I'd just love feedback because this is something I'm struggling with.
Tuesday will be 3 weeks since my surgery. I've struggled keeping things down and knowing when I'm "full". I noticed there is nothing that is 3-4oz (the size of my stomach) on the shelves. Lots of waste. Especially like frozen food that's healthy and convenient. Would any of you ever be interested in frozen meals that are approx. The size of your stomach that would be healthy, delicious and convenient?
I'm just curious if I'm onto something or if there would even be a market for this?
Delete if not allowed, but I'm so intrigued.

Girl, were you given some intel on me? I had my RNY on 2/25. Had my period, THAT day and thought all the weight I lost had to do with that as well. I've only lost about 10lbs since my surgery and I feel that is because I went to regular food so quickly. The broth and Protein Drinks were literally making me vomit. So I tried applesauce and pudding, which seemed to go down ok. Then it was other soft food like macaroni and cheese chewed up real good. I can only eat a little bit, maybe a couple ounces. But I feel like it has hindered my weight loss for some reason? Even though I doubt I am even creeping up on 1000 calories a day.
I don't wanna overdo it myself, still learning though. I have had some pretty significant pain when I eat too much. Or drink too big a gulp. So slow and steady wins the race, right? Go slow, I know I can only walk/do something physical for so long before I need to take a break. I get tired easily and my incisions are still healing. I also am ready for some real foods, especially salad and grilled chicken!
I see my surgeon on Monday and I am afraid to tell him that I have already progressed to some solid foods. I feel like he is going to be mad. Ugh.

I know this pain too well! My surgery is in a day and a half. I have been on the liquid diet for OVER two weeks. I admit, I cheated and had crackers on day 4, but after a friend whose had RNY told me that they may close me back up if my liver wasn't shrunk enough, it scared me straight!
I began to experiment with different drinks, Protein drinks and Soups. I am allowed soups without chunks. I found I really liked broccoli cheddar from Campbell's. Mixed with some fat free milk. It's not Arby's, but it's palatable.
After a while, you'll eventually start to get used to it and I actually don't feel like eating much right now at all. I have to force myself. Fast food commercials are still a little hard to watch, but I try not to do that to myself. I know it's not something I can't return to anyways. You have to get into a new headspace. This is life changing!
I wish you all the best of luck. Sending prayers and positive thoughts. ❤️

It will pass. I'm a week out from surgery. The spasms will go away with time. Don't push it, but stick to what they tell you to do. I regret pushing it, and had a miserable time throwing up for several days. Don't feel bad about taking pain meds. I personally took it 3 times while in the hospital and straight up told them Tylenol is a joke.
Since I've been home, I may have taken it 5-6 times. I'm now done with it. Give your body a rest. Good luck! 👍

It will pass. I'm a week out from surgery. The spasms will go away with time. Don't push it, but stick to what they tell you to do. I regret pushing it, and had a miserable time throwing up for several days. Don't feel bad about taking pain meds. I personally took it 3 times while in the hospital and straight up told them Tylenol is a joke.
Since I've been home, I may have taken it 5-6 times. I'm now done with it. Give your body a rest. Good luck! 👍

Same here! I see my doctor next Monday and I'm hoping by then that the incision in my belly button will stop hurting. I'm only 6 days post op though, so I'm not too too worried. Also get cramps with really cold stuff or big sips. They only last a few seconds though. Feels like it's going in sideways. I imagine when everything is properly healed, it will go away.

Same here! I see my doctor next Monday and I'm hoping by then that the incision in my belly button will stop hurting. I'm only 6 days post op though, so I'm not too too worried. Also get cramps with really cold stuff or big sips. They only last a few seconds though. Feels like it's going in sideways. I imagine when everything is properly healed, it will go away.

So this day 2 post op. Doing a lot better pain wise then I thought I would. Initial pain was gas, that moved into my shoulders last night. Could barely sleep between the gas shoulder pain, the constant peeing from IV fluids and getting woken up for vitals. So ready to go home. But I have been walking around the hallways, Doing really well. Lots of burps, no toots yet though.
Around 8:30 am this morning, my nurse came in to give me pain meds. As I went to lift the pill to my mouth, I got a wave of nausea flow over me. I started dry heaving. She had to waste my pain med and give me something for nausea, twice. I finally got my pain med down and Dr came in right after. I was to be discharged around 10am, but now it's going to be 1pm to make sure I don't get sick anymore.
All in all the experience has been really good. Ready to be in my own bed though. On my own heating pad.

So this day 2 post op. Doing a lot better pain wise then I thought I would. Initial pain was gas, that moved into my shoulders last night. Could barely sleep between the gas shoulder pain, the constant peeing from IV fluids and getting woken up for vitals. So ready to go home. But I have been walking around the hallways, Doing really well. Lots of burps, no toots yet though.
Around 8:30 am this morning, my nurse came in to give me pain meds. As I went to lift the pill to my mouth, I got a wave of nausea flow over me. I started dry heaving. She had to waste my pain med and give me something for nausea, twice. I finally got my pain med down and Dr came in right after. I was to be discharged around 10am, but now it's going to be 1pm to make sure I don't get sick anymore.
All in all the experience has been really good. Ready to be in my own bed though. On my own heating pad.

Definitely call and bug them. I was in the same boat. I pestered EVERYONE. I called their aunts and uncles and distant cousins to get ahold of ANYONE who would give me an answer.

Good luck! 👍

So tomorrow is the big day. Bright and early.
The pre-surgery drinks are likely more terrible than the surgery itself. Just a hunch. I just had to swallow two of them within 10 minutes. 🤢 I also spent 10 minutes taking before photos because I couldn't decide if I should pose without clothing (yes, seriously). I have literally gone between nervous and excited like 25307372 times.
Pumped. Ready. LETS DO THIS. 💪

So tomorrow is the big day. Bright and early.
The pre-surgery drinks are likely more terrible than the surgery itself. Just a hunch. I just had to swallow two of them within 10 minutes. 🤢 I also spent 10 minutes taking before photos because I couldn't decide if I should pose without clothing (yes, seriously). I have literally gone between nervous and excited like 25307372 times.
Pumped. Ready. LETS DO THIS. 💪

Definitely call and bug them. I was in the same boat. I pestered EVERYONE. I called their aunts and uncles and distant cousins to get ahold of ANYONE who would give me an answer.

Good luck! 👍

So tomorrow is the big day. Bright and early.
The pre-surgery drinks are likely more terrible than the surgery itself. Just a hunch. I just had to swallow two of them within 10 minutes. 🤢 I also spent 10 minutes taking before photos because I couldn't decide if I should pose without clothing (yes, seriously). I have literally gone between nervous and excited like 25307372 times.
Pumped. Ready. LETS DO THIS. 💪

So tomorrow is the big day. Bright and early.
The pre-surgery drinks are likely more terrible than the surgery itself. Just a hunch. I just had to swallow two of them within 10 minutes. 🤢 I also spent 10 minutes taking before photos because I couldn't decide if I should pose without clothing (yes, seriously). I have literally gone between nervous and excited like 25307372 times.
Pumped. Ready. LETS DO THIS. 💪

Definitely call and bug them. I was in the same boat. I pestered EVERYONE. I called their aunts and uncles and distant cousins to get ahold of ANYONE who would give me an answer.

Good luck! 👍

So tomorrow is the big day. Bright and early.
The pre-surgery drinks are likely more terrible than the surgery itself. Just a hunch. I just had to swallow two of them within 10 minutes. 🤢 I also spent 10 minutes taking before photos because I couldn't decide if I should pose without clothing (yes, seriously). I have literally gone between nervous and excited like 25307372 times.
Pumped. Ready. LETS DO THIS. 💪

So tomorrow is the big day. Bright and early.
The pre-surgery drinks are likely more terrible than the surgery itself. Just a hunch. I just had to swallow two of them within 10 minutes. 🤢 I also spent 10 minutes taking before photos because I couldn't decide if I should pose without clothing (yes, seriously). I have literally gone between nervous and excited like 25307372 times.
Pumped. Ready. LETS DO THIS. 💪

I go in tomorrow at 8am. Wish me luck/pray for me! I'm super stoked, and of course nervous. Probably wont be able to sleep tonight! 😬

I'm still pre-op, but my surgery is Tuesday - so maybe I will magically come up with better answers after. Just based off of what I know and think now though, I can try and answer some of your questions.
1. Weight loss surgery has been described to me as a "tool" - Just as a diet is a tool, it's all about how you use it. Sometimes certain tools are not meant for certain jobs. You can't use a philips on a flat head screw. So think of weight loss surgery as a tool to help you lose weight. You have to still do the work, it just helps you along. Once you have the surgery, it's not over. It's just beginning. You will still have to overcome the food addictions, binging, or "cravings". Many people (myself included) have struggled with the psychology behind it. It's tough, and that's why pretty much everyone has to go through a psych eval to figure out if they are ready for such a huge commitment. Even then, there's no telling. If you are still unsure, I'd recommend a bariatric psychiatrist. I see one.
2. If you are doing this surgery because you are scared or have a "phobia" of weight, then I personally don't think you will succeed. You have to go into a mindset of "I'm doing this to better myself, one way or another". I first told myself, "I can't wait to no longer be fat!" now I try to tell myself, "I can't wait to be healthy". It's crazy how you change verbage and change your thought process.
3. Again, you have to think of this as a journey to wellness and wholeness. Not as a way to escape from being overweight or "fat". You are still a human being right now, with all the worth in the world. Being skinny, doesn't change that. Come to the realization that you are a whole person, right in this given moment.
4. I initially only told close family. Not even friends. I was ashamed because there is still a stigma attached to the surgery. Over time, I finally "came out" to my friends and even strangers! I was proud of the decision to get healthy and I didn't mind sharing it with the world. The only people who would have a problem with it, are probably not the people you want to support you anyways. I don't go to the mountain tops to scream it, but when I tell people that I'm having surgery, I have no problem filling them in when they ask, "Oh what kind?"
If you have any more questions, you are more than welcome to message me directly and I can try and provide some guidance and reassurance! You deserve to feel confident about your decision. Good luck! 👍

I go in tomorrow at 8am. Wish me luck/pray for me! I'm super stoked, and of course nervous. Probably wont be able to sleep tonight! 😬

Oh Gosh! Sounds like something that I would do, too! LOL I am thinking I might ask for some sedatives. I have had surgery before, but I swear - I have never been this nervous! I know I will do fine and it's all in my head, but of course I always go to the worst-case scenario. I will be brave though! I have definitely come too far to turn around now! Your nurse was right!

I go in tomorrow at 8am. Wish me luck/pray for me! I'm super stoked, and of course nervous. Probably wont be able to sleep tonight! 😬