April 2013 Post-Op Group

[Janice's Journey 3]

Hello. I'm new to this board. My surgery was 4/29/13. The day I came home from the hospital (day 5) I was down 12 lbs. Now I am at week 4 and my weight is still at 9 to 12 lbs down. Haven't lost anything in 3 weeks, or I actually gain 1-2 lbs. I am getting discouraged because I read all these posts where people lose 20+ lbs in the first month. I am getting all my fluids and Protein in. Having some problems with more solid food and Constipation. Is it normal to not lose after week 1? I haven't lost any weight in 3 weeks, and on some days my weight is up 1-2 lbs.

[saramichelle 127]

I guess we're all different...I just wish I felt better. Just puked my Protein <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Went through this at Around the same time too. It was miserable:( but a couple of weeks later and for the most part I feel much better. Hope this is how it goes for you too:)

[Dorian 683]

I had this problem right after surgery. My surgeon told me that you can't overdose on Miralax and he told me to drink it every 6-8 hours until I went. It worked after a few extra doses. Good luck!

Good to know. I will start to do that next time.

[Dorian 683]

Hello. I'm new to this board. My surgery was 4/29/13. The day I came home from the hospital (day 5) I was down 12 lbs. Now I am at week 4 and my weight is still at 9 to 12 lbs down. Haven't lost anything in 3 weeks' date=' or I actually gain 1-2 lbs. I am getting discouraged because I read all these posts where people lose 20+ lbs in the first month. I am getting all my fluids and Protein in. Having some problems with more solid food and Constipation. Is it normal to not lose after week 1? I haven't lost any weight in 3 weeks, and on some days my weight is up 1-2 lbs.[/quote']

Welcome Janice. What does your Dr say? I would think you are doing what you are supposed to by getting liquid and protein in, so I'm stumped! The surgery is major and our bodies do need time to adjust. It is a big shock to the system! I would talk to your Dr and follow what he says. It will have to start coming off eventually. Be patient and best wishes!

[deaddemmama 474]

welcome Janice,

I would call your surgeon if you have any questions. From what I'v read around here, there is no normal...some people drop weight right away, some hit stalls. I haven't dropped in about a week, but I know if I do what I'm supposed to, it will come off. I'm just so damned impatient.

[Vanna 85]

At my 6-7 week stall fun fun have to get that Protein in

[kellbell5 35]

I can't do this anymore. I barely kept last nights dinner down. I didn't keep this mornings Breakfast down. I am trying so hard but there is no way I am keeping all the Protein in I need. Fluids?? Well I'm trying. The only suggestion I get it to drink my fluids and get my protein.... HOW?!? I think I'm going to ask for a reversal next week at my dr appointment. I did the surgery so I could enjoy my life with my kids and now I'm so sick I can't even sit and watch.

[deaddemmama 474]

I hope it gets better for you.Jesus that's rough.I would definitely contact your doc if your that sick.

[skinnyjess2013 39]

I can't do this anymore. I barely kept last nights dinner down. I didn't keep this mornings breakfast down. I am trying so hard but there is no way I am keeping all the Protein in I need. Fluids?? Well I'm trying. The only suggestion I get it to drink my fluids and get my protein.... HOW?!? I think I'm going to ask for a reversal next week at my dr appointment. I did the surgery so I could enjoy my life with my kids and now I'm so sick I can't even sit and watch.

Maybe you have a stricture. It's very common after this surgery... and a pretty easy fix. Good luck.

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[Rem 87]

Will be 4 weeks out tomorrow on my Quarter of a Century birthday!

[deaddemmama 474]

Ill be 4 weeks tomorrow too!

[Dorian 683]

I can't do this anymore. I barely kept last nights dinner down. I didn't keep this mornings breakfast down. I am trying so hard but there is no way I am keeping all the Protein in I need. Fluids?? Well I'm trying. The only suggestion I get it to drink my fluids and get my protein.... HOW?!? I think I'm going to ask for a reversal next week at my dr appointment. I did the surgery so I could enjoy my life with my kids and now I'm so sick I can't even sit and watch.

I feel so bad for you Kelly. It has to be hard to feel Yucky and throw everything up. I would talk to your Dr. You may have something wrong, that he can help with. Don't get discouraged yet. Talk to him and see! I wish you nothing but the best!

[Jennabeebe 7]

Thanks for the warm welcome ladies! My surgery was 4/5. I've lost 30 pounds since then. Overall I'm doing well. I'm reading all of the posts and am having a lot of the same problems and concerns. Constipation, cravings, vomiting and now I feel as if I've stalled. I have a lt of support from my husband family and friends but its nice to have you all to lean on because you know exactly what I'm going through!

[deaddemmama 474]

Watching what I eat everyday but no loss for a week...walked everyday.oh welll it will probably just drop of all at once...hard not to warch the scale!

[Rem 87]

Does anyone else have like a constant hiccup??

Its not like regular hiccups. Its a rather big one and its random.. Like I get a couple every hour or so.. SO annoying!