I thought I'd move us over to this side where we can share stories, weight loss, concerns and just be generally supportive! So, I'm 4 days post-op and feeling really good. I was really sick post-op days 1&2 due to intestinal swelling and barium sitting in my pouch (relatively uncommon complication) but once I finally got rid the barium, things changed dramatically. Very little pain. I can lay flat on my side with a flat pillow supporting my stomach. Went for a 20 minute slow walk with my 6-year old today. No problem with protein shakes or broth. No nausea at all. I know many of our pre-oppers are nervous about life post-op so I wanted to encourage you! How's everyone else feeling?

Hi all. I have been doing great up to this point. I am four weeks out. The last two days I have been unable to have a bm. Well today, all I had was my protein shake at breakfast, and water, then right before lunch I got sooo sick I couldn't go, then finally started to, then I started to vomit foam. This all went on for over an hour! It was miserable! Has this happened to anyone else? Was it just the constipation? Can I take stool softeners this early out? I don't want to go through that again!!

I've never foamed but am having constipation. At 3wks out, Dr. Quinlin said I could have up to 6 stool softeners per day. Once things started moving, Benefiber became a small part of my daily fluids.

It's strange how truly connected our stomachs are to our intestines...one day when I had a "stuck" issue, a well timed bowel movement let it pass...was so thankful and amused at the same time.

I've never foamed but am having constipation. At 3wks out, Dr. Quinlin said I could have up to 6 stool softeners per day. Once things started moving, Benefiber became a small part of my daily fluids.

It's strange how truly connected our stomachs are to our intestines...one day when I had a "stuck" issue, a well timed bowel movement let it pass...was so thankful and amused at the same time.

Try sprinkling some flaxseed on you meals or in yogurt or maybe a pinch in your protein drinks it works

Hi all. I have been doing great up to this point. I am four weeks out. The last two days I have been unable to have a bm. Well today, all I had was my protein shake at breakfast, and water, then right before lunch I got sooo sick I couldn't go, then finally started to, then I started to vomit foam. This all went on for over an hour! It was miserable! Has this happened to anyone else? Was it just the constipation? Can I take stool softeners this early out? I don't want to go through that again!!

My doc said throwing up foam is a sign of a collapsed pouch. Go see doc

Thank you all for your suggestions. I don't know if it was a stomach virus or constipation or what, but I am definitely calling my doctor tomorrow!! I am feeling a little better today, but am afraid to eat. I'll keep you all posted:-) thanks!

Kcamp, I hope you are feeling better soon.

1 month checkup was today and I got cleared for solid foods but I am scared to try them. I want to eat but I don't wanna throw up. What is everyone eating right now?

1 month checkup was today and I got cleared for solid foods but I am scared to try them. I want to eat but I don't wanna throw up. What is everyone eating right now?

I was cleared last week.

2% reduce fat sargento cheese sticks

Gordon's Grilled Tiilapia. (These are 3 oz portions. One portion was too much for me.)

My nutritionist said I could have deli meat but it has to be Boar's Head. I've tried the Jerk turkey breast and oven roasted beef.

Dannon Light & Fit Greek yogurt

John Soul's fajita chicken strips

Hebrew National 97% fat free hot dogs

These are the only things I've tried so far. I can have shrimp and crab next week. I'm looking forward to next week lol.

Good luck! Just take your time eating and enjoy this new stage.

1 month checkup was today and I got cleared for solid foods but I am scared to try them. I want to eat but I don't wanna throw up. What is everyone eating right now?

Not sure if you tried this but I made slow cooked pinto beans and they went down good. Its the closest thing to solid I have had at 6 wks out

I was cleared last week. 2% reduce fat sargento cheese sticks Gordon's Grilled Tiilapia. (These are 3 oz portions. One portion was too much for me.) My nutritionist said I could have deli meat but it has to be Boar's Head. I've tried the Jerk turkey breast and oven roasted beef. Dannon Light & Fit Greek yogurt John Soul's fajita chicken strips Hebrew National 97% fat free hot dogs These are the only things I've tried so far. I can have shrimp and crab next week. I'm looking forward to next week lol. Good luck! Just take your time eating and enjoy this new stage.

I have tried the tilapia and it doesn't sit right. Another shopping trip for me today. Yay!

I tried chicken yesterday. I ate about 3/4 of it. It was one of those individual Perdue pieces. I had no problem with it. I don't feel like I even had the surgery sometimes. Is that a normal potion size for someone 3 weeks out

I tried chicken yesterday. I ate about 3/4 of it. It was one of those individual Perdue pieces. I had no problem with it. I don't feel like I even had the surgery sometimes. Is that a normal potion size for someone 3 weeks out

How many Ozs is a piece? I thought I could eat the tilipia portion because it was 3 oz but I started getting pain in the middle of my chest and was uncomfortable for awhile. Now I try to make sure my portions are no more than 2 1/2 Ozs no matter how good it tastes.

Wow! That's SO amazing to be able to eat solids. I try but can only get about an ounce. Chicken is good very little so I stay with soft foods still. I'm 6 weeks gastro bypass and puréed/soft are my friend. I've been mostly on a vegetarian diet but what I wish I could have more is.... H2O. I was excited I could drink 12oz within an hour!

I burp and air gets caught if I drink anymore than 3 sips at a time. (Believe me I've tried and I have my watched alarm set)

Congrats on those who can eat. Cheers!

I had rny on January 15. I still have a g tube. Tonight I am in a lot of pain in my belly in the middle right below my bra. Last time this happened I got put back in the hospital with mild pancreatitis. I hope it's not that. I just hope I feel better by tomorrow or I will probably have to go to the er and find out what's going on.

After a 10-day plateau, I'm finally starting to lose again. I'm cleared for solids, but I'm still really careful. I've gotten food stuck twice and the foamies once. I can eat chicken just fine - by no type of fish.

However, I have been saved by shrimp. Shrimp goes down really easily, has lots of protein, and tastes good. I also found sugar-free cocktail sauce online.

Whole beans don't work even if I chew well, but fat-free refried still work.

I've found a no sugar added marina sauce, so I'm having that with spaghetti squash and a meatball tomorrow

I had rny on January 15. I still have a g tube. Tonight I am in a lot of pain in my belly in the middle right below my bra. Last time this happened I got put back in the hospital with mild pancreatitis. I hope it's not that. I just hope I feel better by tomorrow or I will probably have to go to the er and find out what's going on.

How much longer before you get your gtube out! I get mine out on Tuesday. I was suppose to get it out last week but my Dr wanted to make sure I was getting all my protein in without using it. He said he didn't want to take it out and I end up in the hospital.

I hope you feel better.