Just Soso

How are you doing now?

7 hours ago, Just Soso said:

Hi! To be very honest, everyone is different. I had a tough time. The incision that they remove the stomach from was very painful. It felt like I was punched in my abdomen several times, making it difficult to talk and breathe. You have to do your breathing exercises. It took a week for the pain to subside. I couldn't imagine sitting in class for 3 days a week for 8 hours. You may need time to recover.

Also, don't forget about gas pains and blood clotting.

As far as gas, once you feel the need to release it, let it go.. It's very uncomfortable and painful.

I hope this helps. My surgeon made me feel like I was going to be up and running. It definitely was not the case. Good luck!

Hi! To very honest everyone is different. I had a tough time. The incision that they remove the stomach from was very tender. It's felt like I was punched in my abdomen several times, making it difficult to talk. You have to do your breathing exercises. It took a week for the pain to subside. I couldn't imagine sitting in class for 3 days a week for 8 hours. You may need time to recover.

Also, don't forget about gas pains and blood clotting.

Gas once you feel the need to release it, let it go.. it's very uncomfortable and painful.

I hope this helps. My surgeon made me feel like I was going to be up and running. It definitely was not the case. Good luck!

Good Luck!

9 hours ago, Sosewsue61 said:

If it feels stuck, you have to just wait it out if you can't puke. You might try taking a walk, do not lie down it will turn into acid reflux.

Aren't you still on soft foods at this stage? You likely took that one too many last bites, we all have done it. You learn quickly to eat very slowly and stop after 4 bites and wait 5 minutes or more, then see if you are full at that point before taking more.

Still on full liquids. I start puree on Saturday.

4 minutes ago, FutureSkyDiver said:

I’m only two weeks out, but from reading these forums, it seems that nearly everyone experiences a stall at about the three week mark.

How do you get out of it?

Okay. I thought I was going crazy, because I barley eat now. So why no weight loss?

Also, do you feel like food is stuck on your throat and won't go down and you can't bring it up?

I had mine done July 13th!

Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum, and I am two weeks post-op. After surgery, I feel like my surgeon lacks the support I need. So, if I have a question I kind of refrain from asking him. So I thought I would ask on here.

Q: I am almost 3 weeks post op, and I stop losing weight. The day of surgery my weight was 251 and a week later I was 240. Now, my weight is just sitting at 241 no movement. I drink Water and broth mostly. I do Protein Shakes as well. Anyone else experience this?