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newgrandmother    725

newgrandmother
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2wis i am not on solids yet that was a typo sorry.

guys thank you so much for your input on this. i think its like what my friend cookie said its just passing through and that makes sense its liquid and it goes right through the stomach. the solids have to process and stuff before it even gets out of the stomach thats the full feeling. today is better for me its day 5 and i dont think about my tummy that much anymore. i spoke to the nut and she said i need more Water and drinking Water will not stretch my new tummy and to keep drinking. i am now able to get 8oz of water in less than an hour im on my second cup right now. i dont have my next meal till around 1pm so i will be drinking all water until then its only 1051am right now. im getting it, im getting it.

chicago you are lucky you can eat popcorn im restricted for awhile because its hard to digest corn, i cant even have corn. each program is differant i see. but kaisers is really really strict

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Fiddleman    4,376

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Try and take one day at a time and concentrate on the fact that you have already won this battle. That is a good feeling. You cannot fail at it unless you do things like grazing, eating slider foods or eating high carb and high fat foods ( besides your stomach will not like you for that).

One thing that helped on my initial steps during post-op is drinking 2 oz Protein shake every hour for as long as I was awake. It kept me " full" and forced a habit of eating on a schedule that I still adhere to today ( 2.5 months out). That lasted for about 3 weeks before going on purée and then onto solid foods.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

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newgrandmother    725

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ready, which ones are you drinking. i am drinking rtd Premier Protein from costo two of those is 60 grams.

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ready4change77    88

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Hey, Atkins Advantage & I talked to the nurse today & she said that due to the hiatal hernia repair it has to do a lot w/ it hurting as anything goes down & that it will subside, she said usually it takes a few weeks so I pray before I start mushy food it does stop... She said as far of my left side hurting so bad she said it's probably inflamed & to keep taking my pain pills & if the pain doesn't change by Friday on @ my 1 week follow up then she'll change my pain meds... She said moving around will help... I felt better after talking to her... I might have to try a different shake like you suggested

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rybecca20    160

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I felt exact same way at 4 days....it's a whole new life style we have too learn it takes time. I woke up for 3 nights and just sobbed with the exact se questions. You will lose you will be ok and it takes a lot to stretch tummies and you haven't done that. I think they should have to take a pic of our new tummy and show us their work. Lol. Hang in there things get better and just get as much Fluid as you can in. You will be ok!

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ready4change77    88

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I felt exact same way at 4 days....it's a whole new life style we have too learn it takes time. I woke up for 3 nights and just sobbed with the exact se questions. You will lose you will be ok and it takes a lot to stretch tummies and you haven't done that. I think they should have to take a pic of our new tummy and show us their work. Lol. Hang in there things get better and just get as much Fluid as you can in. You will be ok!

Thanks & I have to keep remembering I just had the surgery a few days ago & ik this pain won't last...

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newgrandmother    725

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thanks rebecca. i do feel better since i spoke to the nut she actually laughed a little because its only been 5 days and im freaking out. today is a lot better i was actually full after my Meal Replacement and i figuerd out how to get my Water in. 2 cups or more per meal snack included.

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ready4change77    88

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Newgrandmother I'm glad you are doing better, ik we'll all get the hang of this thing... Once this hiatal hernia repair heals all the way I should have no problem drinking, I am drinking as much Water as I can & get some different Protein Shakes w/ more Protein so I'll be getting that in to...

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    • LeighaTR

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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    • Doughgurl

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      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
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      1. Phil Penn

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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

    • LeighaTR

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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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