mandya84

Tomorrow is my official week since having gastric bypass and I’m struggling. I’m only down to my ore surgery weight and I don’t understand why. I also have right side pain that makes it hard to do things. I was doing great on just liquids and getting about 40-50 ounces a day and my surgical nurse called and was not happy I was getting that much and told me I might stretch my pouch out. She also told me I needed to add in the yogurts and creamed Soups so I get 24-30 ounces of full and then 24-30 ounces of clear. I started adding in more full items and I can barely get any ounces of either now because I feel so full/sick. Is this common? Am I doing something wrong?

Hey all I had my gastric bypass on May 19th and have been home since Thursday afternoon. I have really bad pain on my right side and even struggle getting up by myself. Do you think this is gas pain or should I be worried?

Had my surgery on Wednesday May 19th. I felt really good in the hospital no nausea and just the gas pains-they are real and hurt badly when they come on. I came home Thursday afternoon and last night the nerve block I got before surgery wore off and definitely needed the pain meds-I was hoping not to use them. At the hospital I was good to keep everything down but at home I’m struggling. I will say that everyday when I wake up I have no heartburn and don’t get it through out the day. Before surgery I was maxed out on all heartburn meds and still had horrible heartburn so I am so excited about that. I know with each day it should get better and it’s for a better life for me and my boys so I’m hanging in and being positive

2 hours ago, SummerTimeGirl said:

Congrats on everyone who just had surgery! Wishing you all a nice and easy recovery!!

I, on the other hand, am here on the eve on my surgery and all these MFer's in this house are eating stromboli, buffalo chicken pizza, chicken salad, etc. AND TOM came to visit today which does NOT help!! LOL I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO wanting to scarf down some food. Nothing but Water today and Gatorade Zero!! LOL

Good luck to all of us going in tomorrow!!! See you back here soon!!

I’m tomorrow as well. I just got the call to be there at 9 am!! Like you my boys are going all out for food and it’s so tempting-especially when the nurse was surprised I’m on a liquid diet and said I could eat anything up until 11. Talk about temptation. I won’t do it though! Good luck tomorrow!!

My surgery is May 19th as well and I just got my covid test. I was told that I didn’t have to quarantine but to follow social distancing guidelines and where a mask where required. I was also told if I had been vaccinated for over 2 weeks I wouldn’t have even had to do a covid test.

42 minutes ago, Losing in in 2021 said:

Mine is also May 19th. I’m having a hard time with this liquid diet. The first 8 days were good but now I want food. I’m in a bad mood, dizzy and I can’t believe I have 10 days of more liquid diet after surgery before I can eat. All I want to do is chew something!

I am May 19th as well. I’m not sure what your liquid diet consists of but mine is 5 Protein Shakes, broth, and sugar free Jello. I have to do 3 weeks worth of it and I found if I time things in every 2 hours I’m okay. I also made jello with flavor free Protein Powder and that helps a lot as well. Hang in there and the sugar free jello is great when I feel like I need to chew something.

With my doctors office they gave me a list of all the shakes I can use. Premier isn’t on my list for pre op as they startled they were realizing their clients weren’t meeting the Protein goal while keeping cards and other things lower. I’m using the slim fast high protein pre-made shakes and I really like them.

I also have to do a 3 week liquid diet-5 Protein Shakes a day and can have limited broth and sugar free Jello. I am on day 6 and reading what others had to say helped me. The first day I was fine but day 2-5 I struggled with not feeling well. Today turned a corner for me and while I'm not 100% I feel a lot better then the past few days. For me it was knowing that I want this as a tool to help change my life. If I can't do the liquid diet then I will struggle with the changes later and I wanted to give the surgeon the best liver I could for surgery. Its not easy but I made up my mind and thats what I keep reminding myself. I still want food and its hard as a single mom to get my kids their food while knowing I have a great Protein Drink waiting. I was also limited to what shakes I could use and so I am using the slim fast high Protein Shake and I actually really like it.

1 hour ago, muala94 said:

5 days of pre-op diet down, 16 to go!!

Same! How are you doing with it? Are you all liquid or are you able to eat some things? I’m all liquid and struggling. Hoping that I get over the hump to where it gets easier.

Im almost 37 and 5'11 and my starting weight is 294. When I was given my goal weight it was 185. Like you I just wanted to be 199! Im surprised our goal weight is so low. I have surgery on the 19th so Im still pre-op but every appointment I go to my goal weight has never changed. They figured it out for ma based on a math equation. Good luck.

My surgery is May 19th and I’m on day 4 of a liquid only diet for 3 weeks. I’ve really been struggling yesterday and today. I’m extremely tired and only want to sleep and have a hard time waking up in the mornings. Is this normal? Does it go away? Thanks!

1 hour ago, pk88 said:

I felt that way too, 2 days in. I'm on day 5 today and feeling much better. I think it takes that long to go into ketosis and that's when the hunger and fogginess and cravings start to subside. I'm with you, though. I only want to do what is essential and no more. Over time, our bodies need more than liquid.

Wishing you all the best!

That’s really good to know! I woke up today for day 3 feeling horrible. Monster headache, upset stomach, mind fog, and I just want to sleep. I’m hoping this goes away.

I am scheduled for surgery on May 19th and have started the 3 week liquid only diet that my surgeon required due to my BMI being higher. I am on day 2 and am already over it! I just know that it will be worth it but I can’t imagine doing this one day more then I have too.

2 minutes ago, SummerTimeGirl said:

Yikes!!! 3 weeks all liquid? And I thought I had it bad with just the shakes and veggies as I've seen others who were able to eat meat at least once a day. I think that it just hasn't hit me yet that this is happening. I'm sure once it gets closer I may get anxious, I don't know. Guess we'll see!! You're gonna do great! So am I! Gotta stay positive!! So happy to have someone else going in the same day as me.

I totally agree! It’s great having someone going the same day! Yes, we will do fantastic!! Yes all liquid! I guess it’s a good start for the post op diet! You’ll do great on the pre op diet!

1 minute ago, SummerTimeGirl said:

No. I start my pre op diet (4 shakes a day and 4, 1 cup servings of non starchy veggies) on May 8th. I have thought that same thing a million times and even did liquid diets in the past but that never lasts long (nor do I ever lose much). So I'm totally excited and ready for the surgery.

I’m excited as well just anxious I guess! I started my liquid diet today. Not going to lie I had a hard time drinking the 5 Protein Shakes as I wasn’t hungry. Thinking that’s not going to last! I’m jealous of the fact you can eat! I’m all liquid and had to do 3 weeks.

10 hours ago, SummerTimeGirl said:

YAY, that's my day too!!!!!!!

Have you started the liquid diet yet? I’m getting nervous and thinking maybe with just doing this I won’t need the surgery but I know that this won’t last and I need the change even though I’m scared.

16 hours ago, Sunny22 said:

I started my 2 week liquid diet on Monday. It’s not too hard but I do get hungry. I’m determined to stick to it. I know you will do great.

Thank you! It's good to know you are doing well! I hope I will as well and like you I am determined to stick to it!

13 minutes ago, Goal_Digger said:

Mandya84 - Where in Utah? I live in New Mexico but I will be having my surgery with Dr. Merlin in SLC.

I am having surgery with Dr Rassmussen at Utah Valley in Provo.

I’m scheduled for May 19th in Utah. Super excited for all of us and starting the pre op liquid diet tomorrow. I’m a single mom of two and I’m worried of being on the liquid diet while making sure my boys are taken care of! I get hangry.

I was supposed to have surgery in June and got a call today about a cancellation so now it’s May 19th!! I attended the final class today and have my pre op doctors appointment on the 13th. I also found out that I get to start my liquid 3 week diet tomorrow-surprise. I thought I’d have more time to prepare but excited to just get it going! I’m having gastric bypass due to severe GERD as well.

Im currently in the waiting period for a surgery date for gastric bypass. I did not want to have gastric bypass but was told that because of the hiatal hernia and GERD that was my best option to fix the hernia and reduce the reflux. From what my surgeon told me they don't take the stomach out but use it for the stomach acid so its not all in the pouch. He told me that the sleeve-which I wanted-was not an option because it usually makes the GERD worse. I hear you about being nervous and everyday I question it and I am worried. I just know that being maxed out on all the heartburn meds and still having unbearable reflux and not being able to sleep because of it that it was worth it for me to move forward.

Ive had the consultation and it was a detailed history about all of the diets I have tried and failed, my weight, height, family history of weight and health problems, my health problems. I also had to go over all of the testing I have had done for my GERD and hiatal hernia. I'm not qualifying based on weight first but on the damage done by the acid reflux and the hernia. Currently in the waiting patiently part for the surgery date. Good luck!