6 days post op

[jeff-fhm 0]

Hello everybody !

Had my surgery on the 4th of feb and so far so good. Am on the clear liquid diet and it seems to be going really good it even surprises me!

I have a question for you : ive got stomac cramps actualy dont know the right term but it seems to be cramps and they are uncomfortable and sometimes painfull is it normal?

And if i can have any tips on what to avoid and stuff like that

Thank you all

Jeff

[Lois 6]

I personally, did not have the surgery, but my daughter did (Dec.31/12) and I remember her saying she had cramps...I think it is most likely gas from the surgery...we were told to do lots of walking. She was probably most uncomfortable the first week home. It's important to follow the orders given by your doctor. She was on fluids probably 3 weeks, then moved to Soups. I remember she wanted "real" food, and tryed puree chunky Soup, around week 3, without my knowledge, and it was to much, to heavy...it made her very uncomfortable. Good luck to you...

[Bos123 221]

Hello everybody !

Had my surgery on the 4th of feb and so far so good. Am on the clear liquid diet and it seems to be going really good it even surprises me!

I have a question for you : ive got stomac cramps actualy dont know the right term but it seems to be cramps and they are uncomfortable and sometimes painfull is it normal?

And if i can have any tips on what to avoid and stuff like that

Thank you all

Jeff

I agree with Louis, and also my left abdominal area was sore and cramps for some time. Of course that's where most of the trauma is so it will be uncomfortable for awhile:)

[stina 61]

Walk, walk and walk then when your done walking walk some more.

[jeff-fhm 0]

Thank you all!! I though stayin home and relax would but no indeed u gotta walk it helps alooooot

[jeff-fhm 0]

Hello all again i didnt want to start a new thread so i am posting on my first one!

I am 2 weeks post op and lost 23 pounds!!! Its alottttt i got 36 lb left and so far its going good until today i woke up disy and with a huge lack of energy... So my question is the following i am eating 2 bowls of semi liquid ( vegetanles and tiny chicken pieces ) a day and 3 orange juice glasses ! I want to know if it's enough ? In the morning i am just having a glass of

Orange juice and a liquid yogourt ( danino )

Is this considered healthy or not enough?

If not what do you suggest i add to my menu

Thank you for your help

[Bos123 221]

Hello all again i didnt want to start a new thread so i am posting on my first one!

I am 2 weeks post op and lost 23 pounds!!! Its alottttt i got 36 lb left and so far its going good until today i woke up disy and with a huge lack of energy... So my question is the following i am eating 2 bowls of semi liquid ( vegetanles and tiny chicken pieces ) a day and 3 orange juice glasses ! I want to know if it's enough ? In the morning i am just having a glass of

Orange juice and a liquid yogourt ( danino )

Is this considered healthy or not enough?

If not what do you suggest i add to my menu

Thank you for your help

I still drink a premade premier Protein shake a day. 135 cake and 30 gr of Protein. They are the only ones that taste good to me and helps me get more protein. Maybe replace one of your oj with that:) and great job on the weight loss!

[Lois 6]

Once again, I did not have the surgery, but my daughter(18 at the time, 19 now) did.... it was difficult for her being so tired as well... at 18, you should be full of energy, right?!!! She felt drained... after a full night of sleep, she would wake up and feel like she wanted to go back to bed!

[katressia 0]

The orange juice is probably why you are cramping. You suppose to dilute it with Water our stomachs are new so the sugar irritates it.

[katressia 0]

Im 8 weeks post op and the first two weeks are suppose to be only liquids so u shouldnt be doing none of the stuff u r doing. You will stretch ur pouch or possibly rip it. Consume mostly Water and certain broths until your two weeks are up. You can drink one Protein Drink a day. Protein is the last thing you should be worrying about right now because u have to heal.

[jeff_fhm 7]

thank you all for your answers it was really helpfull !! i am now one month and 4 days post op am feeling great started eating normal food!! i am so happy i lost 29 pounds so far ! my goal was 56 pounds i am just afraid if i bust it! is that possible like to lose more than you should? i was a low bmi 36 and i am 24 year old male. My doctor said that i will lose 80% of the diff between my start weight and the goal weight so far it's going to fast.. i don't know if i am just stressing out or not but just to make sure

good day to you all

[Bos123 221]

thank you all for your answers it was really helpfull !! i am now one month and 4 days post op am feeling great started eating normal food!! i am so happy i lost 29 pounds so far ! my goal was 56 pounds i am just afraid if i bust it! is that possible like to lose more than you should? i was a low bmi 36 and i am 24 year old male. My doctor said that i will lose 80% of the diff between my start weight and the goal weight so far it's going to fast.. i don't know if i am just stressing out or not but just to make sure

good day to you all

I hope it goes good or

You Jeff! I am having an emotional day today. I am low bmi too... 3 mos out as of last Monday. I lost 26 PDs the first two months and only 4 the last four weeks. So I have the same fears. I have 25 to go and the last four weeks have been tough I see the scale move so slow. I've joined two excersize classes and work out at home.... I'm just frustrated today. I'm thinkin I'm gonna do a reset or a couple of days... Maybe that five day test everyone yaks about... Glad to hear everything is good for you. Do you track? How many cals do you get in a day?

[jeff_fhm 7]

I am crossing my finguers for you ! i hope you you will reach your goal as fast as possible and maintaining it.

i dont keep track although i should ! to be honest i dont eat much i must be arround 700 calories a day ( which is not very much ) and if it's 700 calories it's thanks to my orange juice,protein shake,or any juice what so ever becouse i dont eat very much but the thing i do most of the time is drink Water when i am in the office i drink a cup of Water every 10 min maybe that's why i am losing so much weight.. my doc said at least 2 liters of water every day !

if you have any other questions bos feel free to ask

ps: i didnt start my excercise yet i am waiting for springtime to come to start doing my fav excercise which is runing !

[Bos123 221]

I am crossing my finguers for you ! i hope you you will reach your goal as fast as possible and maintaining it.

i dont keep track although i should ! to be honest i dont eat much i must be arround 700 calories a day ( which is not very much ) and if it's 700 calories it's thanks to my orange juice' date='protein shake,or any juice what so ever becouse i dont eat very much but the thing i do most of the time is drink Water when i am in the office i drink a cup of Water every 10 min maybe that's why i am losing so much weight.. my doc said at least 2 liters of water every day !

if you have any other questions bos feel free to ask

ps: i didnt start my excercise yet i am waiting for springtime to come to start doing my fav excercise which is runing ![/quote']

Thanks Jeff! I don't track well either lol... I did t successfully before so I figured if I just made healthy choices it would work??? So what does an average day look like for you?

Do you do shakes once or twice a day? Ill have to try your water trick maybe that will help;)