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?

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'm cleared for shrimp this upcoming week. I can't wait! : )

I've been lucky with chicken and fish. No problem with either as long as I eat between 2 - 2 1/2 ozs. I ate a 3 oz portion one night and paid for it with pain in the center of my chest for awhile. I stick to my portion size now, no matter how good it tastes. Lol

I see everyone talk about a gtube, what is that. I had surgery jan 9 and husband last yr, neither of us had any tubes

I see everyone talk about a gtube, what is that. I had surgery jan 9 and husband last yr, neither of us had any tubes

It's a feeding tube they leave in one of your incisions. It has a rubber on the end and we put like a funnel in the end of it when we use it. It's connected to your old stomach. We can crush meds and pour it in followed with water. I poured my protein shakes that I couldn't stand the taste of after surgery. I also poured my liquid pain meds in it. The tube itself is a pain in the butt. But I understand the reasoning behind it. My Dr only uses them for RNY patients.

It does kinda feel like it's pulling sometimes when I stand up. I hunch over for a few seconds at first. Most Drs do not use them but I'm glad I had one. I would never had gotten my protein in the past few weeks if I didn't have it.

I was worried about getting it out because I'm a wussy. Lol. I asked my Dr's assistant, who also had RNY if it hurt. She said its a little bit of a burning sensation that may last 20 minutes after it's pulled out and was a 3 to 4 on a pain scale. I saved 2 of my pain pills just in case lol. She told me that I'll be able to drive myself to get it done. That put my mind to ease. I know they wouldn't let me drive myself if it was bad.

6 wks out today and 34 lbs down!! 6.5" off my waist, feeling so happy and excited! Looking forward to returning to the gym this wk. Still a struggle to get in all protein and water, I def have to work at it every day but it is getting easier.

Hope everyone is doing well, have a blessed Sunday!

Good for you healthy outlook.

Vicki I hope your doing better. Please keep us posted.

How much can everyone eat. I seem to not feel any fullness or restriction almost like my stomach is the same. I can eat a yogurt and a cheese stick at one time. I can eat a piece of chicken or approx 3/4 of it. I'm wondering if that's normal.

6 wks out today and 34 lbs down!! 6.5" off my waist, feeling so happy and excited! Looking forward to returning to the gym this wk. Still a struggle to get in all protein and water, I def have to work at it every day but it is getting easier. Hope everyone is doing well, have a blessed Sunday!

Wow that's awesome congrats!

How much can everyone eat. I seem to not feel any fullness or restriction almost like my stomach is the same. I can eat a yogurt and a cheese stick at one time. I can eat a piece of chicken or approx 3/4 of it. I'm wondering if that's normal.

Maybe speak to your dr. I know eventually we can eat more, but there's no way I can even get a 1/4 c of food at a time yet. I do the protein first, but can only manage 4 -6 small bites. If I go over that I feel very uncomfortable, so I have learned to stop before I feel full. So I eat 4-5 really small meals a day. I can barely finish a scrambled egg. I struggle with the water most. Everyone seems to have a different experience though. Let us know what they say.

Hope everyone is doing well on this nice Sunday. Yesterday I got to experience the dreaded "dumping." We were at an all day basketball tournament for my son so I packed some yogurt and cooked potato and my protein powder for a shake. I was out of skim milk for the shake so my husband stopped at the gas station and could only find 2%. I have been tolerating everything just fine so I decided to try that while were on a break. Bad mistake. Very shortly after I finished drinking started getting dizzy and nauseated. I was too dizzy to get up for a few minutes but made a straight line to the bathroom when I got myself together. I went in a stall and just sat holding on to the handicapped rails. I needed to throw up but couldn't(especially since it was a very busy place) I thought I was going to have to lay on the floor. I sat for about 15 minutes and finally dry heaved. Once I did that, the dizziness finally eased up and I was able to make my way out of the bathroom. Fifteen minutes later I was back again. My belly was cramping. Finally after all that I was back to my self. Hopefully won't have to go through that again it was a terrible feeling.

Oh no lifeinprogress. So sorry you experienced that. It's hard when life is hectic like that. Sounds like you were doing the best you could under the circumstances. Thank you for sharing your story and I hope you never experience that again.

Maybe speak to your dr. I know eventually we can eat more, but there's no way I can even get a 1/4 c of food at a time yet. I do the protein first, but can only manage 4 -6 small bites. If I go over that I feel very uncomfortable, so I have learned to stop before I feel full. So I eat 4-5 really small meals a day. I can barely finish a scrambled egg. I struggle with the water most. Everyone seems to have a different experience though. Let us know what they say.

I thought it seemed a bit strange. Thank you for your feedback.

Edited February 23, 201412 yr by Meintraining

Hi all! Not much to say, I'm a bit emo, that I posted in the other thread and was pretty much ignored. Tried to be encouraging but guess it was unwanted. It's difficult not to sound dramatic when trying to express a hurt, I'm not searching for sympathy, just wanted to explain my reason for going on my merry way as far as participating.

I'm not good at these forum things so I will just say best of luck to you all on your journeys.

I know. It can be discouraging not to get responses. I just now saw this. My search term pulled up this thread. I was so notional after surgery. Doc said to expect it because as fat is burned it releases hormones that have been stored there. I hope you are doing better since you posted this. All Best!

That's the spirit! We can do this!

You are such a great encourager! Good for you!!

Hello everyone. I have also tried to get into conversation in other threads and thought it was just me but only one person talked to me. Once. Lol. I had my band removed and the bypass done 12/31/13. How's that for a New Years celebration. Lol. My clear liquids was for 3 days then moved to full liquids until the 15 th day after surgery. It's strange how different dr's have somewhat different diets. But I feel we all have the same destination just the journey may vary. Good luck everyone.

I was sleeved on 1-15-14, so we are at about the same place. I hope you are doing well. I feel good. But that losing your hunger thing has not stuck with me. First couple weeks. Now I feel hungry. But, am being careful. Best to you!

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.

I have to keep my g tube at least until march 13. I do my blood work a week before and hopefully I can have it removed on March 13. My doc will determine whether or not I can get it out by my blood work. I'm so ready to have it out. Yesterday I had to get it restitched in place because the stitch came out and now it really hurts. My stomach hurts too. I thought I was done with my pain meds weeks ago but I have had to take them again for the last 2 days. I am calling the doc tomorrow.