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Working out after surgery
liveaboard15 replied to Muffinman1119's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I dont do gyms. but after about 3 weeks i started walking more and riding my bicycle. I could not run or job yet because of my fat jumping up and down it was painful. -
I was eating chicken, lean pork, Lean beef, fish, eggs, tuna ect... all at 2 weeks after surgery. but of course all surgeons are different.
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Working out after surgery
FutureSylph replied to Muffinman1119's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I was practically bedridden before surgery, so I don't have a "normal" to get back to at the gym. What I do now is water aerobics five times a week plus (very light) strength conditioning twice a week. It may not sound like much, but it's currently the right amount for me. Slowly and surely getting stronger all the time feels fantastic. -
Working out after surgery
fourmonthspreop replied to Muffinman1119's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I recently started heavy cardio and I had my surgery in February. Before I was just walking and doing low impact workout videos. I waited to exercise because i was so anemic after surgery, walking was a pain. But everyone is different. My doc says typically around month 3 when you start being able to eat more foods, youll find you have the capacity to start going out and really move your body. I started running last week and its definitely different. I feel like I have less stamina from the long break I took from running and I burp A LOT while I'm running from sucking in air lol. My knees hurt a lot less though so I know if I just stick with it, I'll get the cardio conditioning I want. Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app -
Blah...my first stall...
fourmonthspreop replied to SleeveToBypass2023's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel this rn. I've been stuck in between 250 and 252 for like 2 weeks now and it's so annoying. I started running to see if that helps since I wasn't getting much exercise in before. Thats also a fun experience as a bariatric patient...actually losing weight on vacay and having just as much, if not more fun that you would've consuming a bunch of stuff and gaining weight like in the pre op days haha Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app -
I was just looking for this topic. I had revision surgery on May 9, and I was losing at a nice pace, and then suddenly I can’t get past 20 pounds. I realized last week that I hadn’t had a bowel movement in a little bit, so I started taking Colace. It started feeling like it was coming, so I tried straining. It started coming out and got stuck. I was in immense pain! I was sweating and breathing heavy. I didn’t know what else to do, so I called 911. At the hospital they offered me a couple of options. I asked if they could give me an enema at the hospital, wait a bit, and then do some “drilling.” Oh Boy! The doctor sent me home with prescriptions for Miralax and Lactulose. I had disposable gloves, which I used to go it and dig out the big pieces when they were stuck halfway out. You can get Miralax OTC. I don’t know if Lactulose comes OTC. It’s the Lactulose that really does it, but don’t go anywhere for a while. Buy overnight-size pads, because you’re going to leak. That’s the Miralax. Call your doctor/surgeon and tell them you’re constipated and stuck in your weight loss. I lost 6 pounds of poop, and I’m back on track. It took 3-4 days to get that much out.
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Upper Endoscopy
LookingForward22 replied to LookingForward22's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I don’t have my surgery date yet, they are finishing up my testing and evaluations this week and next. I’m expecting I will get that (or a better idea if it will be July or August) at my appointment on the 21st. My last check in appointment (they will weigh me to make sure I didn’t gain weight) is July 7th, so I’m assuming it will be in July or early August at the latest. Do you have yours yet? -
Good Afternoon All, Was wondering if anybody had any advice on working out post surgery? I am an avid gym goer (average 3-5x/week). I know for the 1st month you're not really supposed to do anything but walking. After that though, what did some of you all do and how long did it take for you to get back to some form of normal in the gym?
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I'm three years out and still get nauseous occasionally, but I can trace it directly to overeating or eating the wrong foods. I'm definitely not nauseous all the time. I second the suggestion that you go to a bariatric surgeon, since your original doctor was not one. "Get your information from the internet" does not seem like sound medical advice to me.
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I have been on an exercise streak the past 6 weeks. My routine is off the week because of guests and I am so antsy to get a work out in. I have no good advice, but just validating your experience because I am going through the same thing. I do get a bit hungrier with exercise, but not too terribly.
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I'm sad VERY SAD!
Strivingfor5K replied to ScaredButReady2.0's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
As someone who is 3-ish weeks out from surgery, I completely understand how you feel. I don’t have much of a desire to eat anything or drink anything, because everything gives me heartburn or indigestion. I’m really tired and I miss going out to drink with my friends. The only things I can keep down are soup and ice pops. Even water makes be feel a little ick sometimes. I used to be able to drink 64 oz. of water in like a half hour, and now I can barely get down 1/4 of that amount without feeling gross. I’m going to be patient with myself and say that this takes time. But 4-6 months feels so far away. And when food is a basic thing you need to function, and something you relied heavily on, every day feels like it’s going at a snails pace. I mean all of this to say that you aren’t alone in this. I know exactly how you feel. -
I completely understand the part about enjoying meals with your husband. One of the ways my spouse showed love was through cooking elaborate, delicious meals (which is a big part of the reason I got so big in the first place). I thought that would be taken away from us and would be a source of friction, but three years later we can enjoy a lovely meal together--but my portions are much smaller now! I will be honest--I had major regrets about having the surgery for the first four to six weeks. I know you said you don't want to hear it, but three years later I'm thrilled I did it, and my only regret is not having done it sooner.
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I'm 9 months out and I haven't felt like I've had more energy than before surgery until this week. I feel restless if I don't get enough exercise, and I want to work out twice a day. I'm trying to be careful and vary the exercise from day to day so I don't get injured, and I still have a tendency to inertia, but it's definitely a huge change. I notice since I'm losing weight my Apple Watch tells me I'm burning fewer calories for the same amount of exercise 😪 I know that's to be expected, but it's getting harder and harder to get to 500 calories burned in a day. Do you get hungry from exercise? I only find I am hungrier after swimming.
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Weight loss after one year?
canadianpopcycle replied to Rey Rodriguez's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm still losing, but I have a lot to lose! Lost 1.4 last week -
Upper Endoscopy
Muffinman1119 replied to LookingForward22's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Good Morning, I just did my EGD a few weeks ago. I too was nervous, but the hospital staff (nurses, doctors, etc.) were very nice, calming, and reassuring. The procedure only lasts like 15-20 minutes. When you wake up, you'll probably feel like you just took one of the best naps of your life. I know I did! Just be calm (I know, easier said than done) and it'll be over before you know it! Just breathe and think that you're one step closer to your surgery. -
Loose skin vs. abdominal fat
lizonaplane replied to lizonaplane's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yes, they do. I scheduled one for next week. I just looked at my last results from Feb 2022, and I've only lost about 20 lbs since then so it might not be too different. I am feeling a bit too obsessed with my weight/stats at this point, but oh well... -
My Upper Endoscopy is today… feeling really nervous (I hate being sedated). The next two weeks are jam packed with clearance tests and appointments (Cardiologist, Physical Therapy, Nutrition, etc) so I’m closer to getting my surgery date. If I’m this anxious about a procedure, worried I will be completely overwhelmed when it comes to surgery. Any advice for dealing with nerves and anxiety that helped get you through? Thanks in advance. :)
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I've been taking miralax and within a couple of days I've been passing, it's a temporary solution but I think once we're on solids we'll be good. I heard of the 3 week stall, and Ive also heard that its normal and isn't something we should worry about. Stay strong!
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June 2022 surgery buddies
Mariann812 replied to Jessica1024's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you for your kind words. The best advice I would give anyone is to ‘be compliant.’ Follow your doctor and nutritionist’s protocol to a ‘T.’ I read some posts here and the difficulties people are having, granted, sometimes, yes, crap happens. But some of the stuff I read here boggles my mind. People pay little or no attention to the protocol they have been given. I cannot for the life of me understand why someone would sabotage themselves that way. if someone had told me one week ago how amazing I would feel right now, I would have not a single second of nervousness or anxiety. I have a friend who had VSG done in October. She is also extremely compliant. She has lost 90 lbs and is at her goal weight. She is off her thyroid meds, and she says this surgery is the best thing she has ever done. I feel the same way about my surgery and I’m not even a week out. im already on a lower dose of my blood pressure meds. Follow the protocol, follow the process. Don’t cheat. These people know what they are doing. Good luck and let me know how it goes! You will rock this! -
Im 4 weeks out and questioning whether i should've done this, im experiencing pain when eating in soft phase so am reverting back to soups for a few days but im also feeling like there is no end to this, ive gone back to work now and honestly that is helping as its moving my focus away from the surgery. I'm not suggesting you do that now as you n body need time to recover but try something like drawing or paint by numbers as distraction, i did needlework (cross stitch) and that really helped too Sent from my SM-S908E using BariatricPal mobile app
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Ah ok, i thought so as i couldnt imagine u could do this straight after surgery. I had sleeve done 4 weeks ago and im struggling with soft food stage, keep getting sick. Im reverting back to soups for few days to see if it helps. Did you manage to lose your goal weight? I wouldnt beat yourself up about your binge, i imagine its going to happen from time to time, guess the hard part is trying to ensure it doesnt happen too often. Sent from my SM-S908E using BariatricPal mobile app
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June 2022 surgery buddies
Mariann812 replied to Jessica1024's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi, vabs: My surgery was last Wednesday, 6/8. I have never felt better in my life…I had a massive hiatal hernia that was repaired via gastric bypass. I found it helpful to have a pair of shoes that fit rather loosely to wear home from the hospital. It’s unavoidable to be bloated after surgery, and you will need comfy shoes till the Fluid dissipates I had a supply of sugar free popsicles in the freezer. I had about 6 boxes of them because a few weeks ago they were impossible to find. Broth…check the sodium levels. You won’t want to be retaining fluid. If you have a favorite Protein Shake, stock up. I was off Clear Liquids and on Protein Shakes from the day I arrived home which was 2 days post op. I also stocked up on sugar free Jello, crystal light, unsweetened ice tea, and I had ice packs in case I wanted to ice my incisions. I never needed a heating pad. I had a box of tegaderm Patches even though my incisions were covered. I used the tegaderm as a safety precaution. I had 45mg per bottle Fairlife Core shakes on hand because it’s a super easy way to get our Protein requirement. My nutritionist also highly recommended Fairlife Skim or 1% milk so I stocked up on that. And Decaf coffee pods. That’s all I can think of. I packed really lite for the hospital. I wore the hospital gown and I was given compression stockings in the hospital when I was being prepped for surgery. That’s all I can think of. Best of luck to you. You will do great. ❤️ -
@lizonaplane & @ShoppGirl are correct. You’ve just had pretty major surgery, your hormones are out of whack, your digestive system has been altered, something you relied on to provide emotional support (food) has been taken away from you, … Give yourself time to heal & recover -physically, mentally & emotionally. And I’m going to say it: it does get better & easier. The staged return to eating is to support the healing of your tummy. In a few weeks on soft foods you’ll be able to have some of that tender beef stew (just no rice unless it’s cauliflower rice). Yes, it will be a much smaller portion but you’ll be eating more slowly so your family will finish their serve about the same time you likely be finished too. Think of all the new recipes you & your husband will be able to try or reinvent with alternative ingredients. I also agree with @lizonaplane suggestion to meet with a therapist. Many bariatric patients swear by the support they received through therapy & how it helped change their relationship with food, how they see themselves, etc. I still drink just not as often & not as much. I say I drink quality (like champagne not sparkling) not quantity now. I often go out to restaurants. French, Italian, Japanese, Greek, etc. fine dining, bistros, cafes. I’m just careful with my menu sections. And I’m not afraid to ask to take leftovers home even in fine dining restaurants (took home duck breast, duck rillette, parsnip purée & baby carrots the other night).
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4 weeks out and feel sick everytime i eat
ShoppGirl replied to elesir8's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m sure catwoman will respond too but I am also on birth control so I figured I would chime in. My period was weird for about three months after surgery. I had spotting and longer, heavier periods from those few months. Then it went back to my pre surgery normal and has been ever since. -
4 weeks out and feel sick everytime i eat
elesir8 replied to elesir8's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Can i also ask, did uou gind that after surgery, your period changed too? After surgery i was having spot bleeding, i had my period 2 weeks ago and i now have spot bleeding again. Im also on pill so not sure if that has something to do with it Sent from my SM-S908E using BariatricPal mobile app
