June 21st

[LaRein 20]

3 hours ago, Lifeisgreatwith4 said:

My problem is gas pains, not feeling hungry and not get full signals. I'm frustrated because I don't want to over or under eat but really not wanting to eat at all due to gas pains! Anyone else still having gas pains? I have been up and moving since 4 hours post op. By Wednesday night I had walked 12 laps around nurses station. I stayed 2 days and I'm still walking at home. But can't get rid of the gas!

I don't know if my pain is gas or what. It feels like my stomach twist and turns. I do burp alot and pass gas occasionly. I think I pushed the fluids too much yesterday. I too can't tell yet if it's hunger or not. I think I will sip on Water today and see if there is a difference.

[JaneO 15]

Honestly, I think the gas is the worst part. The good news is, it does get better. A LOT better. I'm 3 weeks post-op today and the gas is still there, but not painful and not as bad/frequent. I can take hefty sips of Water and ate nearly a full cup of greek yogurt last night with no discomfort. It seems like it takes forever for you to adjust to new foods but trust me, it happens and you keep moving forward.

For the gas, try chewable Gas-X. It gave me a lot of relief.

I've created a Facebook group if you'd like to join us. All are June patients. Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/438328666548153/ and ask to join

[bright_horizons 9]

I'm June 21st too! I had a terrible postop course. I pretty much vomited every hour for more than 36 hours. But I'm home now, settling in just fine. I think I'm getting the flow of it- Protein, fluids, walking. I'm beyond excited to put in the work, and reap the reward. Good luck to you all [emoji5]

[Betty Trigo 10]

I have started to experience fatigue, extreme moodiness and walking makes me breathless. I can only walk outdoors late in the evening due to 100 plus temperatures in Texas. Anyone else have mood issues?

[LaRein 20]

5 minutes ago, Betty Trigo said:

I have started to experience fatigue, extreme moodiness and walking makes me breathless. I can only walk outdoors late in the evening due to 100 plus temperatures in Texas. Anyone else have mood issues?

Oh I am moody too! I am disgusted at everyone who can eat in the house! Even the poor doggy. Lol

[monica91355 27]

I have started to experience fatigue, extreme moodiness and walking makes me breathless. I can only walk outdoors late in the evening due to 100 plus temperatures in Texas. Anyone else have mood issues?

Not having mood issues yet. I start full liquids tomorrow. With being on Clear Liquids only, I'm surprised I'm not fatigued.

100 degrees . . . Yuck. We've had a heat wave here and it's been running around 105.

[bright_horizons 9]

It's interesting to see the different preop and postop requirements and plans. My surgeons group only does a low carb, basically healthy preop "diet" for 2 weeks preop. Practicing getting in fluids, sipping, focusing on Protein and small portions. Postop plan is-

2 weeks of clears (which I see many doing 2 weeks preop) along with Protein Shakes, 60-80mg/day.

Then 2 weeks of puréed and full liquids.

Then 2 weeks of soft.

Then, I'm not sure.

[JaneO 15]

My pre-op diet was 10 days was mainly the shakes, 3-4 a day with a maximum of 4 cups of veggies (non-starchy) and unlimited clear liquids. Day before surgery was clear liquids only.

Post op - 8 weeks

Days 1-6 clear liquids only

Days 6-19 full liquids with Protein Shakes

Days 20 - 33 pureed with 2 Protein shakes as Snacks per day

Days 34 - 56 soft foods

Day 57 and on regular food avoiding red meat, Pasta and rice.

I've seen a lot of diets with people starting soft foods on day 20 so I am not sure but I'm sticking pretty close to my Doctor's orders. My calorie intake is roughly 600 per day and 68 gms protein. Very little sugar (maybe 6 grams) and lower carb.

[SleeveDreamer 383]

On 6/27/2017 at 0:39 PM, JaneO said:

My pre-op diet was 10 days was mainly the shakes, 3-4 a day with a maximum of 4 cups of veggies (non-starchy) and unlimited clear liquids. Day before surgery was clear liquids only.

Post op - 8 weeks

Days 1-6 clear liquids only

Days 6-19 full liquids with Protein Shakes

Days 20 - 33 pureed with 2 Protein shakes as Snacks per day

Days 34 - 56 soft foods

Day 57 and on regular food avoiding red meat, Pasta and rice.

I've seen a lot of diets with people starting soft foods on day 20 so I am not sure but I'm sticking pretty close to my Doctor's orders. My calorie intake is roughly 600 per day and 68 gms Protein. Very little sugar (maybe 6 grams) and lower carb.

My post op is first week clear liquids and Protein Drinks, second week full liquids. Third week soft foods (no pureed stage), on soft foods for 4 weeks) then regular foods after that except for breads and starches, which start another 2 weeks after the regular foods. It's amazing how different each plan is.

[LaRein 20]

On 6/15/2017 at 0:24 PM, Hardscratch said:

7 a.m. June 21st is when the fun begins! Day 5 of 10 day liquid diet now. Dr White at CHI Immanuel in Omaha will be the surgeon. Great rep so I hope for the best.

Any other 21st'ers out there?

Hi! It's been 6 weeks how are you feeling? I am good. Can not drink Protein shakes any more! Trying to get all my Fluid in! Otherwise doing well. Let me know how you are feeling.

[Charlie75 82]

Hi! It's been 6 weeks how are you feeling? I am good. Can not drink Protein shakes any more! Trying to get all my Fluid in! Otherwise doing well. Let me know how you are feeling.

My surgery was 6/7/17.

I'm getting my fluids in. Getting all my Proteins in is sometimes interesting but otherwise it's going ok. I've lost about 48 lbs (38 since surgery). From a size 22 to a 14/16

HW: 265
SW: 250
CW: 212

[Hardscratch 11]

39 lbs and glad to be eating some solid foods. Cant wait for the next level of diet but loving the results.