November 2013 Post Op

[MzRoe 1]

Uh oh. Maybe i am . Sorry

[alimarie 6]

Well don't be discouraged! If your saw people posting the 20lb loss in this forum it's because they had a different procedure. Most of us had 2 weeks of liquids before surgery and longer time on liquids after surgery. You'll see results! Keep positive!

[MzRoe 1]

Thanks I appreciate the encouragement. Please pray for me everyone. I am trying.

[deaddemmama 474]

Anybody else still on a post-op liquid diet? I haven't even come close to fluid goals let alone Protein goals. I feel so sick and I think it's bc I'm not getting enough in. I was able to get my first Protein Shake in today at 15g. I'm almost a week out of surgery. Any suggestions?

Sip, sip...you could be getting dehydrated.I'd call the doc to check.

[Janifer 42]

I had my surgery 11/15/13. I lost 23 pds the first 10 days. I am now on soft foods but I haven't lost anything for almost a week. I started walking yesterday. Is this normal???? Feeling discouraged. I also have PCOS and have had s heavy cycle for 2 weeks. Is this normal ; (

Hi Velvett72! I/we had my/our surgery 11-11-13 I went in first then my Hubby. He was losing like you and I was barely moving on the scale then after a week he was at a stall and I kept losing 2 pounds here 3 pounds there and when we went for our 2 week follow up he had lost a total of 30 and I lost 26. I told the Dr that he was losing faster and the Dr said that some of us have a quick start and some are at a steady pace but that should not discourage me because either way I am losing. So it is normal to lose than hit a stall but it will start up again. Congrats on your weight loss!

[jencvt123 32]

I'm two weeks out and I'm getting in about 300 calories a day..my surgeon wants 600 calories a day and 60g of Protein. .which is nearly impossible:( I hope this gets easier! It's really hard mentally when u feel like ur starving yourself! !!!

[Kremmell785 14]

I went for a 1 week follow up today and I'm down 17lbs in 8 days! However, I'm still on Clear Liquids for another week before I can progress to full liquids. Any suggestions for Protein, I can't seem to stomach anything! I've tried about 30 different varieties and flavors and I hate them all...I feel like I've cheated by adding unsweetened almond milk to them to try and make em more palatable. I've also tried a smidge of ff cottage cheese. Is this bad? At most I've gotten in 20g of protein with just the shakes in one day :-/

[jencvt123 32]

Hi..I'm 2 wks out and also having trouble with fluids and protein! I've been doing drinkable yogurt and That goes down very well! Greek yogurt..premiere Protein Shakes from costco and ricotta cheese! I'm still only getting about 200 to 300 calories a day and my surgeon wants 600 calories a day! Ugh this is really tough:(

[Kremmell785 14]

Hi..I'm 2 wks out and also having trouble with fluids and protein! I've been doing drinkable yogurt and That goes down very well! Greek yogurt..premiere Protein Shakes from costco and ricotta cheese! I'm still only getting about 200 to 300 calories a day and my surgeon wants 600 calories a day! Ugh this is really tough:(

Hmmm my surgeon doesn't have a requirement for calories. I would be more focused on Protein and fluid...I focus more on Fluid because I know I don't want to be dehydrated, I feel miserable when I am. Just try your hardest, the calories and protein will increase when we move to puree and soft foods. Keep tryin, it'll be worth it!

[jencvt123 32]

Yeah I'm trying to sip sip sip all day! I still don't feel like it's ever enough fluids..i know it will get easier like u said but for now it frustrating! Just got to hang in there:)

[Birthsjourney 146]

Jencvt.. I am 15 days post op from Rny and my poor rerouted intestines must be so confused... They must of slept for 6 days .. Then awoke and I just couldn't keep drinking to replace what I was losing! Once they moved me up to soft foods ( cottage cheese, eggs .. Laughing cow cheese wedges... I was doing so much better! Now each day is a step better and I so enjoy the PB2 powder in my shakes!! Still cannot get the 64 ozs of fluids and 50 grams of Protein in a day.. But it IS getting a bit closer also... Hang in..we all heal differently! Enjoying this forum as a newbie also! DYAN OSBORN.. Perrysburg, ohio

[jencvt123 32]

Hi dyan:) yes I'm eating laughing cow wedges as well! Not ready for cottage cheese or eggs just yet. ..This may be TMI but I haven't pooped in 10 days:( I did a bowel prep with Miralax before surgery and I've only been on full liquids so my surgeon wasn't too concerned but he said I could try miralax one dose if things get critical. .lol..have u been going through this? ? I've been sipping on prune juice all day and so far nothing!

[Birthsjourney 146]

Hi dyan:) yes I'm eating laughing cow wedges as well! Not ready for cottage cheese or eggs just yet. ..This may be TMI but I haven't pooped in 10 days:( I did a bowel prep with miralax before surgery and I've only been on full liquids so my surgeon wasn't too concerned but he said I could try miralax one dose if things get critical. .lol..have u been going through this? ? I've been sipping on prune juice all day and so far nothing!

I did the miralax once, tried walking more.. Nurse also suggest a fleet enema but I didn't need that after a day post miralax... So much better after your bowels begin to work..many on this forums post like they all kinda go through consipation and then diarherra... Mine are still figuring out those hormonal signals they get from your brain the first few weeks out... Or as you add more normal foods! # hoping :-(

[princessleah 8]

I had my surgery 11/15/13. I lost 23 pds the first 10 days. I am now on soft foods but I haven't lost anything for almost a week. I started walking yesterday. Is this normal???? Feeling discouraged. I also have PCOS and have had s heavy cycle for 2 weeks. Is this normal ; (

I had my band fitted on 12th November and I've lost 19lbs. But this last week I've gained 1lb! I just look at it like everything catching up and hopefully I'll lose more next week. Think it's just one of those things, try not to be discouraged. And try not to weigh yourself everyday as it gets you're down.. don't worry I know how you feel.

[kraney 219]

I had my surgery 11/15/13. I lost 23 pds the first 10 days. I am now on soft foods but I haven't lost anything for almost a week. I started walking yesterday. Is this normal???? Feeling discouraged. I also have PCOS and have had s heavy cycle for 2 weeks. Is this normal ; (

I'm a March post op, but thought I'd answer your question. You will hit stalls along the way while your body adjusts to everything. Don't be worried about those they are normal. I as well have pcos. My cycle after surgery was really heavy and also long. I was told from my surgeon that it was more than likely from all the blood thinners that we are given in the hospital. Hope these help you a little. good luck with your recovery.