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Oh I just saw you were 5 days post op .....

One of the recommendations from my dietician was to see a psychologist as part of the process. This tool is only one part of a lifestyle change, and not the easy way out. My foods were fine beforehand, but the volume I was eating was out of control. Also alcohol was a crutch for me too manage my extremely demanding life. So I have stopped drinking, and managing stress in other ways. If you aren't ready to make holistic changes, I would seriously reconsider the surgery and delay it. Find a bariatric specialised psychologist who can really delve into your dependency that I think you are eluding to. You can do this, believe me. But maybe not right now.... just my thoughts. Xxx

I was about to say the same thing!

If anything gets stuck, I have a sip and deal with a tiny amount of discomfort and it sorts itself out.

I popped something on this site only a week ago regarding this but it might be hard to fibd....if you want to connect with me and have a look at my activitt feed it should be there (I am on my mobile so can't find it easily). I am 7 weeks post surgery and it is just my experience.

I can't begin to tell you how many times I have read posts like these here, and I felt EXACTLY the same way. You have had major surgery, it is a bit of a bumpy road to recovery. Stay on top of pain relief, every 4 hours, and sleep sleep sleep.... trust the process and follow the surgeons instructions 100% Please check in here tomorrow and let us know how you are doing. Xxx

I had no issues taking tablets at all the day after surgery. I guess it depends on how big the tablets are. My surgeon did a full medical assessment before surgery and said I would be fine

This is a hard one to answer. In the big scheme of things, 6 weeks post op, I feel I've had it really easy. No vomiting or nausea, only mild surgical ache, a bit of surgical gas pain for a day.... but at the time it felt really shitty. Everyone is different, and I know you are probably fed up with reading that. The advice the doctor and dietician give you is super important to follow. That is going to give you the easiest outcome post surgery. Good luck x

oh god YES I agree. After the first 4 weeks the constipation has finally gone, and I do believe it's when I started introducing more substantial solids. ie weetbix. I was crying one day on the toilet thinking I was about to break in two, sorry for the visual but that was just the worst day of my life ever. Let me give birth to a 12 lb baby any day!!! I also had pessaries bought from the pharmacy, and two coloxyl tablets with senna which is not only a softener, but also encourages bowel contracting to push out the rocks.

I totally agree with this. I still every now and then think I am hungry, and I lean to the side and it corrects itself straight away. I am 6 weeks post op.

I found the same with water. Try half water half sugar free apple juice, and tiny sips. I mean teeny weeny. It will help your body adjust. Some people can't do eggs for a while, they arent easy to digest. If you must have an egg, for protein purposes, add it raw to your hot puree, it will cook in the heat and be all mushed up.

I am feeling the same, I was sleeved on 4 January. Today I am back on track thanks to planning. Breakfast is a very thick smoothie with a fruit of choice, frozen is fine, tasteless protein, zymil milk low fat (lactose free) some oats and juice from tinned pears. Lunch will be steamed to death veges and a scrambled egg. Dinner is half a chicken thigh and mashed pumpkin. I try to have natural protein sources at every meal where possible, or add tasteless prot powder.

I didn't have one, but I was given advice from a physiotherapist to hold my belt with a pillow if I needed to sneeze or cough....

And you. I was fine before surgery.....have you been to a naturopath? Just a thought.....what is a standard days food plan for you? I was warned not to drink with a straw and to eat with a very small fork or teaspoon.

Oh god, I am worried now. I am four weeks post surgery and have the longest loudest flatulence (that has no odour) and wondered when it might end. I'm interested to see the responses to your post.

If he can climb in the car, could he perhaps climb onto the seat in the car, then into his car seat? Can you make a game of it? Maybe hold your belly with one forearm, and hold his hand with the other? I wish you all the best, single parents are super mom's/ dad's.....x

Before surgery: - after day 2 or 3 it will become MUCH easier - watch the constipation - start taking your multi vitamins - you might suffer mood swings with sudden changes to sugar and caffeine levels After surgery: - TRUST the process - get some anti constipation meds, coloxyl, movicol etc as a precaution if needed - that damnes gas pain hurts like hell. Walk walk walk....and fart. - oh, don't trust that farts will be dry.... - water may not sit well on its own in your belly, try half water and half apple juice - Don't cheat , you will pay dearly for it... trust me - sleep may be disturbed for the first week, catch cat naps when you can - Don't rush anything, you will hurt in your belly or become exhausted quickly - get some scar minimising cream it works wonders - you may wake up one morning and believe you are back to 100%. Stay on course as per your surgeons advice.

Jeepers a few rough responses there. I thought the initial post was a bit humerous....

Well good for you!!! And good luck for your surgery. X

I raised the constipation with my dietician today and she said definitely coloxyl with henna every second day. I am moving on to more "normal" foods next week too, so more bulk should help

It's strange, I can't burp. I feel like I want to sometimes, but I can't and have to sit upright while it bubbles up and releases. The farts are massive, long, loud and odorless thank god. It's kind of funny, but will get embarrassing soon I can just see it. [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

Sorry, warning of embarrassment ahead. I am day 25 post surgery and all has gone pretty well. The only issue I have is a huge increase of wind, with no smell at all, but in large amounts at a time. I can rival hubby and win hands down!! Is this normal for anyone else? I don't have belly pain, and I eat very slowly and chew everything to a paste. The food consumed is on a teaspoon and I don't use a straw to drink. I've stayes away from wind causing foods, onions, cabbage, beans etc and eat a very rounded and healthy diet. The weight is coming off as expected, and everything else is good (with the exception of number twos, once a week only). Does anyone else suffer this embarrassing problem? Mind you, I think I am my step kids hero....even they can't outdo me!!

Have you considered taking a 3 month course of probiotics? It will eliminate the bacteria in your intestines being the issue. I would speak with your doctor as well. It might be a course of antibiotics is needed if you have an out of control bacteria in your gut.

I am always interested in the comments on expected calorie intake. I am of the opinion this is a marathon and not a sprint. I am just over 3 weeks post op and I am changing my weighing to once a month, with even a small loss being a win. My dietician and surgeon both said eating is now for nutrition and not hunger. They have given me guidelines that I stick with. If in doubt, have another check in with your dietician to get advice and let them know your concerns.