Lisa G

Right after the surgery i was hungry all the time. It took a while for the hormones to calm down. I think And now, even though I get hungry, I don't want to eat everything in site.

try drinking much much smaller sips. Like one quarter of what you are used to sipping. If that pain continues another day or so I would call doc, but I am 6 months out and still have pain if I take gulps at all. It's sip sip sip all the time.

Def go see your doctor but I was a MESS for two weeks post surgery. I was so dizzy and weak and i was still hungry and just all around miserable. One thing that helped me was get some broth that has some fat it in. I am veg so my sister made seafood broth with coconut milk, but chicken or beef broth would likely work. I immediately started feeling more like myself. After about 3 weeks I was much improved. I'm sorry you are feeling so rotten. It's a big shock to the system.

I have trouble sometimes too. But even if I maybe eat too fast I really try to immediately stop at the first hint of fullness. Otherwise, we all know what happens. I find it also helps if before I start eating something I say to myself "I'm only goint to eat half of this and wrap up the rest." somehow that helps me slow down a bit.

Amazing!!!

I’m headed back into the office for the first time in 18 months and I am 60 pounds lighter. Not sure why I am so nervous but I guess I’m not sure what to say about my weight loss. No one at the office knows I had WLS. And you can’t really tell over zoom. Thoughts?

I am right there with you. I have no problem with walking but I have been cleared to use elliptical at gym and after 15 minutes I’m done. And don’t get me started about climbing stairs. I see a few more naps in my future.

My program has no restriction on coffee and I haven’t had any issues with it.

I used a straw at 2 weeks with no issue.

I had surgery on 8/31 and start work again on Monday. I really didn’t think I would need 4 weeks but I have to say starting at week 2 I have low energy and need to nap a bit. I am hopeful now that my diet is more varied and I can get protein from a variety of sources that I will perk up. But as far as pain and recovery I think you can go back in a week.

I was STARVING the week following surgery. Then poof it went away. Once I thought of it as phantom hunger I was able to feel better (as in your brain hasn’t registered that most of your stomach is gone). Good luck.

I was the same way - I was like a shark looking for food. Finally my sister made me the most amazing seafood broth which saved me. Hang in there but it sucks - I know. I felt like a crazy person.

Same here. Isn’t it wonderful ? I was in 2 meds for BP - am 3 weeks post op and without meds I am at 120/82

Hi all. Had VGS on Monday 8/30. Overall feeling pretty good. Thank goodness no shoulder or back pain from the procedure. Definitely have to walk a lot to get rid of gas pains. But hanging in there!

Thank you both for this information. It is very helpful.