I just had my surgery on the 10th and I feel so full under my ribs when I drink, is this normal or gas? I hope we March peeps and other veterans can support each other. This app is a Godsend!

Week 3 no bowel movement in 6 days! What do I do?

Hi desig1814! My nutritionist recommended Smooth Move Laxative Tea and it worked wonders for me without giving me diarrhea. You can pick it up at Walgreens in the laxative section. Also the warmth of the tea feels good on your pouch. Best of luck!

3 weeks tomorrow. Full Liquids and i'm wearing a 1X today (was a 2X)! i"m in the middle of a stall so I'm not sure how it's possible but I'll take it

May not lose pounds but still lose inches

Four weeks past my gastric bypass surgery and losing about .6 pounds a day, or about 4.5 pounds a week. I'm a big guy with more to lose, but I wonder if this is average, less or more than average? I don't really know what to expect. I heard some stories about a pound or two a day, but I don't think I could do that - I'm keeping calories down very low as it is. Any shared experiences would be welcome!

Four weeks past my gastric bypass surgery and losing about .6 pounds a day, or about 4.5 pounds a week. I'm a big guy with more to lose, but I wonder if this is average, less or more than average? I don't really know what to expect. I heard some stories about a pound or two a day, but I don't think I could do that - I'm keeping calories down very low as it is. Any shared experiences would be welcome!

I'll be a month post op on the 12th . My weight loss has slowed to about a pound a day. Some people lose at different paces so I wouldn't stress it. It will happen

For the past few days my tummy has felt sour has anyone else felt like this??

Shannon that's sounds like about where I'm at too. Not quite a pound a day.

For the past few days my tummy has felt sour has anyone else felt like this??

My surgeon put me on Prilosec post op for 3 months. Are you drinking a lot of dairy? Not sure, but this could contribute.

Not really I don't like milk so the only time I drink it is when I drink my protein shakes

Hi desig1814! My nutritionist recommended Smooth Move Laxative Tea and it worked wonders for me without giving me diarrhea. You can pick it up at Walgreens in the laxative section. Also the warmth of the tea feels good on your pouch. Best of luck!

Thank you! It worked!

Five weeks post op and I've had my first "overeating" experience. It was HORRIBLE. It happened last night and lasted almost 2 hours. I dry heaved, could barely breathe and alternated between sweats and chills! Now, I'm terrified to eat. The very thought of food makes me feel sick. I can still feel the soreness in my rib cage where my breaths felt like stabs. That will NEVER happen again. If I have to eat two bites every 30 minutes for the rest of my life so be it! I can't imagine what would happen from breaking my diet or eating the wrong foods!!

Oh no! I'm so glad you're ok! What did you eat too much of, if you don't mind me asking? Today was my first real nausea too... from stuck pills. Hot lemon water finally dissolved them..

Monday will be 4 weeks, finally move to purée. That doesn't sound like fun, glad you survived. Not looking forward to that but at least you know it works and to be more careful in the future.

Hi all!

I had RNY surgery Mar 31st. Every day seems to be a little better. I'm mostly hitting my Water and Protein goals, but still a ways to go with the food.

I was having trouble with the Protein drinks, barely able to gag them down, until someone on another thread mentioned the nectar lemon tea. So far, it's been fantastic.

Now I'm trying to figure out the walking thing. I'm used to the elliptical at the gym, this walking outside thing is a challenge - no sidewalks, busy road, blah excuses

I've been lurking since surgery and this whole place has been awesome, full of great info and encouragement. Just wanted to say hello and try to break out of being the shy hidden one.

How's everyone's weight loss going? I can't help but be depressed with my weight loss numbers. It's exactly one month and I'm down 17lbs. Plus the 10 from pre-op...so 27 total which sounds pretty good. I just can't help but feel like 17lbs in the first month is terribly disappointing.

The good news is I'm not giving up, I can't. So I'll just have to get used to it I guess.

Errr I am 2 1/2 weeks post op and down 20lbs since surgery. Can't really complain but am no where near my protein goal. Hitting water goal fine though.