5 days post op and I'm hungry!

[turtle5569 91]

I found things so different even in the same country and same doctor. I had to do a two week pre-op, a friend I sent down to the same surgeon had to do a three day pre-op diet. I'm sending another friend down to Tijuana, she's yet to get any instructions, but it will be interesting to see what she's told (by a different doctor).

There's several of us that had surgery in Tijuana that have all stayed in contact, and collectively we all did what was best for us. Our bodies told us what we could and couldn't do, I don't believe in suffering, and I never had a single issue or problem. Good luck to all!

I saw Dr. alejandro lopez. The staff was amazing the facility was nice & the recovery boutique was my favorite. I had no issues with anyone not speaking English either.

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[turtle5569 91]

In the UK we are permitted puréed food from day 1 post-op. Tiny amounts obviously. There seem to be no hard and fast rules. I am 5 weeks out and back to eating virtually normally. Just way way smaller portions. And 35lbs down.

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Yes smaller portions!! I had some Light & Fit Greek yogurt this morning and 2 tablespoons I was stuffed. Lol this is crazy. I made it through my 1st week. Yayy!!

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[Alex Brecher 10,494]

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Congratulations on your surgery! You’re barely eating, so it makes sense that you’re hungry. You’re eating Gelatin, broth, and popsicles – basically glorified forms of water! It’s great that you’re getting in your Protein, but that number of calories isn’t going to be enough to satisfy hunger for long.

If possible, I would suggest doing what you can to just get through this tough period. If your surgeon or nutritionist has not okayed pureed foods, I wouldn’t recommend them, even if you think you can handle them.

As for weight loss…you will lose more weight when your body is ready. Remember, you have lost 10 pounds in the past 15 days. That’s a lot! And your body is under a lot of stress right now. You essentially starved it for 10 days on the pre-op diet, then you went through surgery. That’s a really big deal! Hang in there and follow the diet, and you will lose the weight.

Good luck!

[turtle5569 91]

I am now on powered protien shakes and WOW that made a huge difference. I can also have some fat free cream Soups, along with the liquid diet still. Life is good!! I'm back in control ????

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[jatmagg 7]

Honestly it's probably the acid production you are feeling. I called and was told to take dry swallows to increase peristalsis and that I could try Mylanta. Haven't felt 'hungry' since. Make sure you are on a PPI

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