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Confused! Calories high or low...?
Miss Mac replied to racinrays's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
At 4 1/2 weeks out, my surgeon has moved me to the solid food phase. The printed materials that I have say 800-1200 calories. That is an awfully wide range. In the past, I could not lose weight on 1,000 calories no matter what, because of medical issues that made me sedentary. Even though I am allowed to test solid foods, I really am in no hurry. I had some steak the other day and could eat so little of it (because of capacity), it was hardly worth the cooking of it. dinner today will probably be beef stew made with ground round instead of stew meat. It is curious how we all manage this process so differently. At 40 pounds down now, I feel better and can do exercises and strength training. So, with all that and limiting myself to 800 calories, I have broken through a stall and am on the way down again. Losing this weight is a freaking lot of work - even with my new tummy. Others might be able to eat more and still lose, but I know where my limits are, now. I agree that since your surgeon and your NUT seem to be on different planets, you need to speak up and ask for one plan to follow. Wishing you good luck and good health. -
Confused! Calories high or low...?
NMJG replied to racinrays's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow, I feel for you. What to do! Personally, I was around 550 - 600 calories for the first three months, then at 800 for a couple of months. I'm still around 800-900 but I don't think I could stay at 550 at this point, but that's just me. At 800 I felt good and had plenty of energy. Started working out with weights for strength training recently and am upping it to 900 a day - scares me to do it, though, but I'm finding 800 not enough with the weight training. I haven't heard of anyone on the board that is still at 550 calories a day at 6 months. If you fit this description, pipe up! -
Post Surgery Foods You Can't Tolerate But Wish You Could
jean1968 replied to Cutwater's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm about 7 weeks out. I tried tuna and put in low fat mayo, small amt of dill pickle relish and tiny chopped onions. Threw it right up and even saw small amounts of blood. I'm sure the mayo and pickles hate me right now... I also can't drink Protein shakes. Not premade or a high quality powder. Tried $300 worth of different ones. HATE THEM ALL. can't even swallow them. It's too bad I hate yogurt and fresh fish too. Ugh. I'm a mess Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using the BariatricPal App -
Post Surgery Foods You Can't Tolerate But Wish You Could
Sajijoma replied to Cutwater's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 2 1/2 months out but so far I cannot tolerate chicken in any form, pork in any form, only beef I can handle is a fattier tender cut like ribeye or tenderloin. I can't tolerate bacon, or protein bars, lunch meats, beans, rice, bread or crackers, um pretty much all I can tolerate these days are fish, shrimp(which I just became able to eat this week), eggs, salad as long as the lettuce is tender, and cheese. I jokingly say I've become a lacto pescitarian since all I eat is cheese and fish. ???? -
Can I drink coffee with a little milk and sugar on the raw
mollz007 replied to lyndsay72082's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told no caffeine until 2 months post op. However, my NUT told me decaf was okay after week 2. -
havent lost weight since surgery :(
tle5000 replied to lovemysgt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I came from from surgery 5lbs more than when I went in. Took me about a week to get rid of those. -
Anyone from Ontario on here?
Christa2015 replied to Loveskinnyme's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm from Thunder Bay...my surgery date is next week on the 18th...nervous and excited all at the same time! -
***Soups after surgery***
KendraLynne replied to KendraLynne's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wonder why everyone's list is so different. I have to do liquids for a month. Other people only do it for 2 weeks then go to pureed food. Sent from my LG-H918 using the BariatricPal App -
Anyone from Ontario on here?
CassJones replied to Loveskinnyme's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The psych appointment went really well. It's a waiting game for a bit now though. Apparently everyone you meet with gets together once a week to discuss each case and decide if any thing else is needed before you see the surgeon. Hopefully all is good and they will book the surgeon appointment soon! -
Bandsters, I had my band Nov 9, 2009. I had no restriction afterwards, and I quickly could eat normal amounts of anything. I had my first fill a couple of weeks ago, and again I get no sensation of fullness. I have a couple of questions: What does restriction feel like? Is it a satiated feeling? Is it a discomfort? Is it a fullness? How long does this sensation last before the food passes through the banded area into the main part of the stomach? When do you start feeling hungry again? Is it as soon as the small amount of food passes into the stomach? Or is there a satisfied sensation that lasts for some times. Thanks in advance for your information.
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Passed out cold last night.
Thinkingthinner1109 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So I have been dizzy for a while now, usually I can just hold on to something to steady myself. I am within 1 pound of my ULTIMATE goal of 149 i am 5'9" tall, so although that may sound like it's still a lot, I am really tall. So anyway I ahve talked to both my PCP and surgeon regarding this last week. They adjusted my Wellbutrin and Xanax thinking I may have been getting too much. All of my labs are good except my thyroid is low. I take all my vitamins and get all my protein in a day. And I get about 800 calories which I am trying to increase by a little so I can begin leveling off. Anyone else ever have this issue? I am starting to get worried. Last night when I got up to go to the bathroom, I didn't even feel dizzy. My husband heard me fall and say oww. When he talked to me must have been when I woke up. I asked him where I was when he found me he said I was laying in the floor. I don't remember a THING. It is really scary. -
Has anyone ever used a dry vape pen for weed? I smoke about 6 weeks after surgery and had the worst pain please help I wanna smoke lol
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Need ideas for pureed foods!
buttercupdobbs replied to rebecca920's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi and I just started this week and I've had lentil soup smashed up pretty good I've had refried beans I put a small amount of chicken taco fixings and my machine avocados small amount of cilantro tomatoes blended that up just a little and that was delicious..use the Pinterest app they have lots of ideas of protein-based Meals -
Pain when taking deep breath
Plushtd replied to Plushtd's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks yes I had been doing them and hadn't and pain I was concerned because I was just starting to feel uncomfortable a week after surgery but my nurse explained how the body recovers slower sometimes I'm much better today -
Hi everyone! I’m new here. I am going to Dr Carmody’s office in Richmond, Virginia this week for my initial consultation. I am thinking of getting the gastric sleeve surgery. I’m so nervous! I have been obese my entire life. I really gained weight when I was pregnant with my 2nd son and never lost the pregnancy weight. That was 11 years ago! I considered the surgery 8 years ago, went to the seminar, visited the nutritionist, had the EGD... but I decided against it because I didn’t have the money at the time. A few questions for you all. 1. Did you work on weight loss before your consultation? I’m afraid that I will have a tougher time losing the prescribed weight before surgery if I’m working hard on weight loss now. 2. How long did you stay in the hospital after your gastric sleeve surgery? 3. Does your weight loss team offer support groups? If so are they worthwhile?
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Ride home from the hospital
kellym1220 replied to Circus321's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery about three hours from my house. I spent one night in a hotel near the surgical center with a nurse in attendance, and drove home the next day. (I didn't actually drive, my son did). I was fine on the road home, I took a pain pill before we left and slept most of the way, The worst was having to get out to go pee at a rest stop, but I lived, and I was VERY happy to be in my own bed for the next two days! -
Feeling Woozy in the Evening
deletedsally replied to ouroborous's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon writes all his patients a prescription for Reglan prior to surgery and asks them to take it for 6 weeks postop. It helps with motility in the digestive tract, helps keep food moving through your system, and can help reduce nausea. BUT there is a class action lawsuit that is being advertised right now because Reglan can cause irrreversible problems with tardive dyskinesia that may develop as late as 7 weeks after taking the medication. It now has an FDA black box warning. I talked with my MD and told him I was not comfortable taking Reglan and he said that the problems generally were only for people who had taken it longer than 6 weeks. Maybe... but I'd rather take my chances with a little short-term nausea than end up with permanent tardive dyskinesia. -
Pain Pain Go Away!!
drysdale replied to MommyTawnie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
And one more thing....the gas took about a week to leave my body. But, you will feel gassy when you drink your water or protein drinks. You will also feel bloated because there is swelling from the surgery. The swelling has taken about 2 wks to subside for me. Hang in there. It's just been 3 days. -
Gas pain was more troublesome and uncomfortable than any other pain. Except, I was a revision from the band to the sleeve, and where my port for the band was placed was encased in scar tissues and a lot of adhesions had to be removed. There was a significant amount of incisional pain around my port site, but pain meds work great. Gas pains not so much fun. I had gas travel up to my collarbone area, and it just sat there causing lots of pressure. Walking helps tremendously, and others have said a heating paid helps as well. The CO2 gas they blow our tummies up with only escapes partially, the rest has to be walked or worn off. I had my gallbladder out about 6 weeks ago, and I had more discomfort from that surgery than I did my revision.
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I'm on Day Five and I've been amazed at how little pain I've had. I've also had zero nausea, which has been a huge blessing. No incision pain, either. Just a bit of gas pain the third day -- first day home (slept through the first day -- the day of surgery, and had IV pain meds the second day), which was easily handled by gas-x and the liquid tylenol prescription I got to take home. I haven't had any pain meds since the third day. BY FAR the worst part of the whole experience was waking up with a drainage tube in my nose -- it was rubbing against the inside of my nose and REALLY hurt. Fortunately I was able to sleep most of the time until the nurses could contact my doc and get permission to remove the tube (the removal hurt like a sonofagun, but it only lasted a moment). I'm just amazed at how I'm sailing through this whole thing. I have next week off work, but if I had to, I could totally go back to work tomorrow and do fine.
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I am four weeks post op and was doing great. no problems at all and then starting 2 days ago I started really having gas pains really bad in my chest area. it hurts to even drink Water. it feels like when you take a big drink of coke and get that pain before it goes on down. I went back to just liquids today to see if maybe it was just irritated. has anyone else had this problem ---- and any advise before I call the doctor tomorrow.
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I'm almost 4 weeks post op and basically nothing tastes good anymore! Is this common? Are other people experiencing this? I have had some dehydration but slowly getting back up to par on that. I'm really never hungry there are no cravings, almost everything makes me feel nauseous, sometimes even the thought of food makes me feel sick. I'm still taking anti-nausea medication just so I can get something down.
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Discomfort under my ribs on the left side. 10 weeks post op.
Cher2017 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm 10 weeks post op and I'm doing well except for some discomfort/pain I'm getting on my left side. It comes and goes and I can't work out what causes it. I find that I can't bend down to shave my legs for long and I have to stand back up. Some days it's fine and other days it's terrible. Yesterday was a bad day and found myself pushing and rubbing my tummy on the left side all day. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. -
Left side tenderness/pain bending
RobingAlaska posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Howdy all post ops! I will be 4 weeks post op RNY Wednesday. I continue to have a bugging pain/tenderness on the left, in the vicinity of the largest incision when I bend or twist. I asked my doctor about it and she keeps saying it's normal, but it doesn't feel normal after four weeks. The intensity hasn't changed, and I would think if it was healing it would. I did have an infection in my drain tube incision, it had to be drained and I was put on anabiotic's, it is cleared up now. Anyone else experienced this? Any ideas? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Stretching Stomache with Water
odetteNYC replied to swomack1031's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good to know OTR, I was sleeved a week ago and thought there was something wrong with my sleeve since I got a 42 bougie lol . I literally had a nightmare about having a big sleeve woke up in tears. I could drink 20 oz with in minutes no restriction really ..
