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Hi all,

Anyone here willing to share their story of achieving their goal weight and maintaining it 10+ years post surgery? Thank you

Thanks for your answer. Yes, I asked my surgeon and she seems to believe that post-surgery, there is one group that gains weight at 10 year mark, getting close to the pre-op weight and then the group that perform a complete lifestyle change, that manage to maintain weight loss at a stable level, due to lifestyle and habit changes. I hope to be part of the second group, but just at few months post-surgery, I find it challenging to manage constant snacking.

When I say nothing changed food-wise I mean nothing changed food-wise.
From post-op Day 1 until now my plan has been 3 meals a day of 3-4 oz Protein, 1-oz veggies, no Snacks. The first 6 weeks it was pureed. I never got to completing a meal anywhere consistently until after about 2 months. Even now I only complete meals perhaps 60-70% of the time. Sometimes better, sometimes worse.
I rarely press the 'I'm full' signal, even if it happens after 1 bite. Though sometimes if it happens so quickly, I'll wait a time them try again.
Nothing changed food-wise.
Good luck,
Tek

Hi all,

Anyone here willing to share their story of achieving their goal weight and maintaining it 10+ years post surgery? Thank you

Hi all,

I am at 3 months post-op in my RYGB, overall feeling great. But have challenges with portions, I tend to eat to the point of almost feeling too full. Can you please share with me in .oz or grams an average meal quantity at this stage in your journey? I know everyone is different. Thank you!

Ty to stop before you get that full feeling. It takes a good 20+ minutes for the message to get through so we’ve often eaten more than we need by the time we feel full. It’s why we’re told to eat slowly & to take small bites. Try to stop when you’ve had enough. I still ask myself do I need the next bite or do I just want it. I found it helps a lot - mindful eating.
I wasn’t given weight portion only told 1/4 - 1/3 cup from purée to about a cup at 6 months so at 3 months it was probably about 1/3 - 1/2 cup. But check with your dietician for their recommendations for you & your needs. It’s okay if you can’t eat the portion they recommend straight away or at every meal but of course don’t eat more than they recommend.

My nutritionist recommendations are: 3-5 oz meals no more than 5 times a day up to 6 months post-op.
5-7 oz meals from 6mths -2yrs. 1 cup for maintenance. YMMV
I try to listen to my body and stop eating before reaching full. Otherwise, I get nauseous, and the barf bag comes out. 🤢
GL

Everyone recovers differently & it can be hard to predict how you will go. For example one friend was back at her job after a week. Another took three weeks. Like @Jeanniebug I had a longer recovery period, but with no complications, with my sleeve. I had 4 weeks off before taking up a new part time contract. My head was doughy & I had trouble concentrating well into the second month. My blood pressure (predisposed to this) was low which didn’t help.
As suggested above hope for the best but plan for a longer recovery just in case.

I had surgery on a Tuesday (gastric bypass). Was released from hospital on Thursday working part time for a week and full time a week later. I flew to Florida (from Toronto) at week three. Everything was fine - I ate Soups while travelling and Protein Shakes (which also contributed to liquid goals). Remembering to eat and drink when I am busy is my challenge.

I'm a business owner and had surgery on Tuesday and was back working fully on Monday, it worked out for me because it was Thanksgiving week and my partner was available for any emergencies.
I flew for my surgery Monday night and flew back home on Thursday afternoon, it was uncomfortable for I still had the nerve block working in my favor. I flew out again one month post op and since then about once a month.
I did not have any change in focus due to calorie restriction but it is distracting trying to make sure you are drinking every 15min, getting up to walk every hour or so, and timing your eating those first few weeks.
Like @Jeanniebug said, plan for the worst, hope for the best since everyone's recovery is different.

Welcome!
You are going to be consuming about 500 calories a day, at first. You may be dehydrated, as well. You might have diarrhea or Constipation. You're going to be tired and sore. You're going to be thrown into ketosis and may end up with the Keto flu. They are going to be rearranging your organs - this is major surgery that you're having.
I work a desk job, from home. At the time of my bypass, I was working part time. I took 3 weeks off, but wish I'd taken more. I was exhausted and had a lot of diaphragm pain that kept me from sitting upright.
I wouldn't count on being a mover and shaker, just a few days out from surgery. Some people have no problems at all and can resume their normal life the day after they get home from the hospital. Not me, man. My recovery was rough - though uncomplicated.
Plan for the worst, hope for the best.

Hi ladies,
Have any of you gone through wls on your own, without telling anyone, even to your husband? My husband is not supportive and I am at a loss trying to convince him, without ending up fighting.

Hi ladies,
Have any of you gone through wls on your own, without telling anyone, even to your husband? My husband is not supportive and I am at a loss trying to convince him, without ending up fighting.