Elle_1720

Hey all, I had my procedure on Dec 11. I’m down 59 lbs. starting weight was 236lbs and I’m 177lbs as of today. The last week has been tough for me. I’m craving chocolate and chips and all the bad stuff that put me at my highest weight. I also struggle to get enough water in and protein. Overall I’m so happy with my decision to have this surgery but I now find myself searching for plastic surgeons for tummy tucks and other skin removal procedures.

I made a decision from the beginning to keep this whole process a secret from almost everyone except my husband (my kids are too little to understand so they didn’t need to know), my mother, 1 brother and my best friend. No one else knows - not even anyone at work. I had my surgery and was able to get back to work after 4 days off. I work from home though so that was easy to do. People do judge unfortunately and I didn’t need any negativity in my life while going through this major life change.

Senokot - it’s a natural laxative/stool softener that was recommended by my doc.

Me too! I hope it continues too. A good friend of mine had a lot of nausea, headaches and bad gas so I was really worried but I can’t say I’ve had any of that. i do get hungry but get full fast. I feel like I’m not drinking enough water though and I can’t get through 2 high protein shakes a day as recommended as I dislike the taste. I haven’t drank milk on over 3 years but these shakes are milk based so they taste awful to me.

I had gastric by-pass on Dec 11 in the afternoon. That night I was in a bit of pain but nothing unbearable. It was more discomfort because I felt very bloated. I was moving around easily the next day (12th) so they sent me home. That first night home as soon as I was able to pass gas, I felt much better. I managed on extra strength Tylenol and only had to take it for the first 3 days. After that, no more pain. I have no nausea and no pain. I’m eating fine and drinking fine. I had diarrhea once on the second day home but I’ve been fine after that. it’s weird, I feel good. I don’t have any discomfort or nausea. Am I just lucky?? Anyone else feeling great? By the way, I lost 16 lbs pre-op while on the prep shakes and down a total of 27.4 lbs as of this morning.

I had by-pass on Dec 11. How are you all doing post-op?