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8 Days Out And Finally Starting To Feel Somewhat Normal



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Still very tired at times, but overall, feeling a drastic improvement from earlier this week. I found some new Soups to jazz up the dietary repertoire and it;s helped (Trader Joes Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup and Miso soup).

Weight has dropped 16 lbs since my first post op day. (had gained 10 lbs in Fluid immediately post op).

Total weight loss since beginning this journey around 18 lbs.

I still find myself napping (which I never do except when sick), but I guess my body needs the sleep.

sleeping very well at night

Lower plumbing back in working order. one per day (TMI--sorry!) but happy for the results.

I return to work on the 17th and I have my annual holiday party here at my house next Saturday

My BF has been amazingly supportive and helpful and thank God for friends who will help with the party planning.

How is everyone else doing?

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Was sleeved on the 28th so its day 8 for me too :) I started back to work this past Monday and am doing great. I have no problems with liquids and eat a few soft food items. Im never hungry but if I dont put something in there after like 5-6 hours besides Water I get a headache. Im sleepy but its getting better day by day. Ive down 8#s since surgery date and the 17# the two week preop diet so yay! :)

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Hi, I am 3 days post op and I'm feeling good. I just have some soreness in my tummy area from the incisions if I move to fast but I'm hoping that will heal fast. I have about 5 weeks off so I think I will be definetely good to go back to work then. My doctor put my on liquids until day 7 which will be the 10th my first post op appt. I'm so enjoying this time off as well.

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i am 8 days post-op from gastric bypass. i am feeling a bit better every day. i find that weight loss increases as i am able to increase my Protein and Fluid intake. i think that i can stop taking my pain medication. i still have some staples and a surgical drain.

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Hiya,

I am 9 days post op, and had a bad day today. extremely tired. It seems I can't keep anything with Protein in it down, or any Soup that is not 100 percent liquid. How do you guys get Protein? Got some shakes but they are too thick in consistency to keep down.

In my desperation I had some fudge and sweets that I can just melt in my mouth, as to get any calories at all in. Without the sweets I would probably be at 200-250 calories a day, with sweets I think I am managing 500-600cals. Not very healthy I suppose.

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When you say you can't keep it down, are you actually vomiting? That in itself would be a concern that I would alert your surgeon to.

As far as Protein, I try to drink at least two "Careone" whey protein powder/8 oz Simply Smart milk. I bought the Protein Powder at my local Stop and Shop and it was pretty cheap (10 bucks). It's not super sweet and it has 25 grams of protein per scoop, so with the milk, it's a great source of protein. Plus, 8 oz of Fluid is nothing. It doesn't come out too thick at all. Sometimes, I put a half packet of Carnation Instant Breakfast, chocolate SF flavor in for extra chocolate taste and added protein grams.

I have put a few tablespoons of flavored instant potatoes into my chicken broth for a potage sort of hot Soup. It's comforting and tastes pretty decent (I buy the loaded potato and four cheese flavors). I have had no issue with pain etc with this.

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Carnation Instant Breakfast (Blue Box, No Sugar Added) is palatable but overall not a great Protein choice. I am really trying to get in at least 60 gms of protein per day.

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I use the sf instant breakfast, but add half to whole scoop unflavored Unjury. It's not as thick and sweet as the prot powders.< /p>

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Anxious lady....you were sleeved on the 4th? Me too!!! So glad to see you and everyone are doing well. I am great so far....hoping i stay this course and keep getting better and better! I wish you all the luck in the world!!!

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