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?

I am 1 week post op. My doc keeps you on clear liquids for 2 weeks. I am so sick of popsicles, broth and jello! Oh, and having trouble getting 64 ouces of Fluid in each day. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Suebee9156, Technically medically speaking all of those are considered liquid and do count towards your liquid goal. As does your Protein shakes as well as any Water you intake.

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.

Hi, don't leave as I am sure you will find this forum to be helpful. A lot of us are new and don't feel confident answering but it doesn't mean that you are ignored.

I can't find sf Popsicles in our deep freeze province!! I have checked a variety if different stores. Surgery is in 4 days yeah!!

I am 1 week post op. My doc keeps you on clear liquids for 2 weeks. I am so sick of popsicles, broth and jello! Oh, and having trouble getting 64 ouces of fluid in each day. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I'm 6 days post op and coconut water has been the best for me! Nourishing, gives me energy, tasty ???? As far as getting it all in, I just never let a drink down unless I'm picking up another. If I'm always holding a bottle or a glass, I will continue to remember to sip off it.

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.

Did they do the removal and bypass in one surgery? My doc did mine separate and I hated that.

I am 1 week post op. My doc keeps you on clear liquids for 2 weeks. I am so sick of popsicles, broth and jello! Oh, and having trouble getting 64 ouces of fluid in each day. Does anyone have any suggestions?

We are the same. I called and ask for something more, they said we can get clear protein powder and add it to our broth, it has helped. Remember our docs are being strict to keep us from puking... oh and go get your favorite soup and drink the juice. I do it daily!

I had RNY and Nissen takedown on Tuesday. I came home Wednesday and that was a big mistake. Pain is getting better but I don't like the way any of my liquids taste. They all taste bitter.

I had the same issue with prescription med. Doc said but adult Tylenol liquid. I did and works better than other. If you chase it with mio or something flavored the taste won't stick to your tongue. BTW get used to aweful tastes and smells, no one warned me!

I had RNY and Nissen takedown on Tuesday. I came home Wednesday and that was a big mistake. Pain is getting better but I don't like the way any of my liquids taste. They all taste bitter.

Sherri428, I am the opposite way. The sugar free Jello, pudding, yogurt are too sickly sweet for me now. I try eating it and it makes me nauseous. I also had to change Protein shakes from sugar free carnation essentials to a different brand of Protein shake because I couldn't stomach it. At one point I was getting less than 20g of protein because all I was drinking broth and Water. I am not on a clear liquid but a full liquid diet. I am looking forward to being advanced to being able to eat eggs and cottage cheese.

I am sick of sweet too -- and also prefer broth. I've been especially find of the more highly seasoned ones like Swanson's chicken tortilla (11 calories). I started adding a Tb of either powdered low fat milk or a half scoop of unflavored protein powder to my broth. I've found that this is an easy way to add protein and it adds up after a bit. Hope this helps you.

I have not had the luxury of having jello yet. I can start it today and I sure hope it's not sickly sweet. I have found if I water down my isopure then it's not as bitter. I'm hoping to get some Nectar packets in the mail soon. I can't wait to try them. I would kill for an EGG right now!

If u have trouble with sugar substitutes it's normal and give it 3 tries. . They made me sick at first too, per my doc I tried again.

Also, if u can't stand hello (because I couldn't) wait a few days and try it room temp. Cold hard hello makes me feel bad due to the texture. I think we will find its not only taste but textures,.. God I feel pregnant

I can't find sf Popsicles in our deep freeze province!! I have checked a variety if different stores. Surgery is in 4 days yeah!!

I get the blue bell sugar free bullets. I had to searchreally hard to find them in the freezer at the grocey store

Today is 2nd day after open rny. Im getting all the pain med i can bc im in quite a bit of pain. Ive been walking and sitting up in my chair though. I get a liquid diet that consists of caffiene free sugar fre tea and cofee, broth and sugar free jello, 20 ounce bottle water with crystal light packet. But i can only have 30cc every 30 minutes.

Vicki how long are you expected to stay in the hospital? Hope your pain subsides soon! Now you're in the losers bench!!