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Oh yes, I LOVE Zumba! Wasn't sure if it was to early for Zumba. How many weeks post op are you? I will send a message to my doctor to see if I can start that now. I hope so! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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I had my VSG 8 days ago. I was very active before surgery, and attribute that, at least partly, to my quick recovery. I knew I would not get a lot of calories from the time I started my liquid diet (3 days pre-op) and for weeks post-op. But it is really hitting me how little my body is getting! I struggle to get more than 200-300 calories a day, even with Protein drinks. The past couple days I have been feeling really weak! My doctor said I shouldn't be getting more than 500 calories/day for the first 2 months. I have 3 young children, a part-time job, and love being active, but I don't know how to do it all with such low energy. I am taking my Vitamins, drinking about 50 oz of Water, and getting in about 45 grams of protein (That's all I can fit in my stomach at this point in recovery), and getting enough sleep. I just want to sit/lie down all day. How do you all do it?
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Such low calories, such low energy
JamieLogical replied to 24601's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The fatigue is a real issue the first few weeks. You are healing and recovering from major surgery, which obviously consumes a lot of energy, and you aren't getting many calories in. I promise you that it WILL get better. Once I was up around the 600-800 calorie mark once I was back on solid foods, I felt pretty human again. Once you can get up above 1000, you should be able to be active and work out intensely and still have energy to live your life. -
Damn .... who knew a crap could feel that good.
QueenOfTheTamazons replied to Pam924's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Me? October 5th. Tomorrow I am 7 weeks post op. In a bit of a stall, only 3lbs in the last two weeks. Driving me nuts but I have lost 21 inches. HW 385 SW 359 CW 329 (56lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16 -
Damn .... who knew a crap could feel that good.
QueenOfTheTamazons replied to Pam924's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I totally feel you. If I poop once a week it's a good day. HW 385 SW 359 CW 331 (54lbs down!) Sleeved 10/5/16 -
Trouble in paradise...may need to call surgeon
lf1227 posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi there! I need advise on what to tell my doctor, if I need to call him. So I'm 70lbs down, 55 from surgery which was April 5th 2017...3.5 months ago. Everything has been great, I can eat meat and veggies and usually have no problem unless I eat too fast or drink water too soon which has only been a couple of times. I've inky been bad with my vitamins and water which I know is major, but I am trying very hard to get my **** together when it comes to that. I haven't been to a check up with my surgeon since May. Problem: I had my period this week and with that I get bloat, cramps, gas and constipation- it's real fun! Not lol. On Friday or Saturday I noticed my tummy kinda hurt or felt full really fast so I took it easy. I did have a medium glass of champagne because after 3 months you can have carbonated beverages but I don't do it on the regular. Then on Sunday I noticed that feel was lingering and now Monday and it's still lingering although I haven't eaten yet. Is it possible that maybe I am partially backed up (BM seems reg)? It's almost like on the other end it feels like I am backed up and my stomach is kind of full although like I said I haven't eaten. I am very nervous to tell my Dr. And have to do more tests or x rays and I'm even more scared that I've hurt my ouch jn some way because I do my best to respect It! I don't think I am allowed to take real laxatives anymore but colace seems to do nothing, any suggestions please? Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app -
I did the same thing. Want to eat everything in sight with the thinking I won't be able to have that again. What I did to get through it was make a list of the foods I wanted most before I had my surgery. Then I would diet all week and have one of those foods on the weekend. I did it every weekend up until the date of surgery and still managed to lose 27 lbs. I had fried chicken, ice cream, Chinese food, fried seafood, pizza, etc and to be completely honest after a while they didn't even taste that good. Some were a major disappointment. Now I'm not hungry enough or too scared to dump to eat any of those foods. I don't really miss them.
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One month post-op Band to Bypass and feeling exhausted and sleepy all the time.
Susan626 posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am one month post op today and I did really well thru surgery and recovery. Diet progressed great will little problems. But in the last week or so I have been sleeping a lot and so so exhausted all the time. Almost not able to get out of the chair.....watching movies all the time. Got my nites and days mixed up like a baby from sleeping all the time.....naps and more naps. Does any one have any suggestions to get me back to having energy and enthusiasm? I have lost 28 lbs and love that part!! Taking my fluids, Protein, Vitamins, B-12 and Calcium......... SUGGESTIONS PLEASE................ -
I only took three days of vacation time. Also had high energy job on psych ward.
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Please tell me what is everybody eating as far as Protein, not including Protein shakes? I'm 6-7 weeks post op and I'm having problems getting it in. Everything is really too sweet for and it stinks. I'm nauseous. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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How could I have been so stupid?
Sylvia13 replied to Sylvia13's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I discussed what happened with my doctor and nutritionist yesterday at my 6 week check up. You were right @@blashlee, I probably had a temporary blockage. I had not idea -- I don't remember being told about that. I agree with you @@Tomojac, I will miss corn this year, but believe me it's not worth it! But the good news, this shouldn't be forever. -
Advice/Suggestions for Reducing Anxiety
Christy-Lynn posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hey everyone! I just joined the site about a month or so after discovering it. I first considered weight loss surgery about 6 years ago. It was put on hold for varying reasons. Last year, I finally decided to move forward, then COVID hit. My first choice was the Lap Band, but after reading personal experiences on this site and others, I changed my mind. Also, my surgeon was willing to do the procedure, but he had made clear it typically was not as successful and had more long term complications (erosion, slippage, etc) than the sleeve or bypass. After scheduling an appointment to further discuss my options and the pros and cons of each type of surgery, I will now be having the gastric bypass procedure. Surgery is scheduled for next week (May 18th). I'm excited and also nervous. I have mild anxiety, but it's controlled without medication and I see my therapist occasionally. For anyone with anxiety, how did you limit nervous or anxious feelings prior to surgery? -
you'll likely hit several stalls along the way. If you're following your plan, then that's what's going on now. Like you did the first time, stick to your plan and stay off the scale for a few days. Your weight loss will start up again.
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Each doctor is definitely different! I did tons of research before mine and I thought I knew what to expect. I was told to be on liquids for two days and then mushie after that with fish being allowed. I have to stay on this mushie and fish for four weeks until my fill. I'm automatically getting a fill rather than waiting and seeing how it goes. I think I need it at this point so it's not really an issue. Good luck to you! Most of the nurses at my docs office have had this done so when I call I want to talk to them anyway. They know what we're going through :0)
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I was VERY VERY tired and weak...... unfortunately I ended up having a GI bleed in my 2nd week out from surgery. I think because of that I was my exhaustion was magnified. I'm one month out today and feel a lot better - each day my energy is markedly increased !!! Hang in there
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weight gain right after surgery
Stay_Tuned replied to Stay_Tuned's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My stomach stilll looks and feels bloated.... I only have a small amount of pain... but the meds they gave me take care of it easily..... I feel pretty tired....I didnt sleep well in the hospital or last night here at home... So I hope tonight will be better... I took off my dressings today, everything looks good. the steri strips will stay for a week she said... I have been drinking a lot of Water and making my Protein shakes with a serving of powdered milk as well.... So about 23 grams of protein per shake... I didnt want to have 6-7 shakes a day.... -
From the album: My progress pics
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Took me almost four weeks
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I am 3 weeks post op and up until today have been feeling great. I haven't used any pain medication since the first week and have been walking 1-2 mikes/day with no problems. All of the sudden today my stomach is tender and I get random sharp pains when I move wrong. There are no other symptoms and I am not having any issues with my puréed diet. Any thoughts? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Mine started to shed a few weeks ago and it is typical after any surgery. I lost way more after my knee surgery a few years ago and it shed for what seems like forever (at least six months). I had much longer hair then (down to my waist) but I cut it all off last year. I do use a protein filler for my hair and it really helps with breakage. A few times a week, I spray it in my hair at night after I wash it (I spray enough in my already damp hair until it drips), massage it into the scalp, and let it air dry. You can pick up protein filler (and I think it is called just that) at Sally Beauty Supply. Hair dressers add it to hair dye to prevent breakage from the chemicals. It will not prevent your hair from falling but mine has slowed down dramatically since I started using it and like I said, it has only been a few weeks.
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2 weeks... after you're cleared by your surgeon.
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Any Tijuana Weight Loss Surgery patients out there
SweetPeaGracie replied to Nikki2017's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
I had my sleeve done 2.15.2017 in Mexico with Dr. Cabrera. I feel great and had NO complications. I have lost 21 lbs in 3 weeks. -
Hello everyone! I am having my surgery on Mary 29th with dr. Ponce de leon. I am so nervous about going down to Mexico, I was hoping someone would be down there around the same time with the same doctor or coordinator of Trish. Anyway, hope you all have a good week! Lots of love, Alex
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Worried About Pre-Op Weight Loss
Half~of~Bri posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery is 2 weeks from tomorrow. My surgeon doesn't do the liquid diet so I'm just on a really restricted low cal/low fat/low EVERYTHING tasty diet I've lost 15 lbs. so far. My fear is this won't be enough to make a significant difference in my liver size before surgery. I'm hoping to lose more before surgery but my weight loss slowed down a lot once I hit about 14 lbs. How will I know if I've done enough? I have a pre-op appointment with my surgeon and the hospital tomorrow and I'm not sure what to expect from that or if I'll have to do liquids in the last few days before surgery either. -
High Protein and Low Carb
meggiep replied to ybnormal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think you got a good answer- yes of course we could all do the diet but I am on pre-op right now and I am HUNGRY- yes, I would follow it for a while, and may lose a lot- 40, even 50 pounds but I KNOW I would not stick to it long enough to lose all the weight I want to lose, and I would gain it back plus probably some more. We get to this point where we do something like this that is extreme, that is not easy, that changes our lives forever because we know that will not work for us any more. During this two weeks of liquids people kept asking me why I don't just keep going- I know better than to even try to explain. I know the little girl inside of me was waiting to be off this diet and to eat for all the old emotional reasons- well she is going to have a tiny tummy now the help the rational me keep her in check! And that's that. You have to look at your own life and see if you could make it work without the sleeve. Only you know.
