Hey all!

So, I had my surgery (RNY) at 7 am on the 5th. Surgery went perfectly and, after a very easy hospital stay, I went home the next day! My recovery has been pretty great (a few pics below).

I've had *very* minimal pain, I think I only had to take the pain meds 4 times, and even then I only took the minimal dose to sleep. I don't think I really have any pain at all, at this point. My fatigue level is also getting better day by day. A few days ago I was worn out just walking around the mall, now I'm itching to get back to work!

The biggest thing is that I had my post-op appointment today- total weight loss so far is 20.5lbs (woo!). I haven't used any insulin since two days pre-op, either! Amazeballs. They cleared me for pureed/soft foods (advancing as I tolerate things) which I am SO freaking happy about. I was beyond tired of broth and water and Gatorade!

With all of that good news, I do have something I'm starting to wonder about- if my weight loss is going to suddenly stop now that I'm no longer on clear liquids. I mean losing 20lbs bc you've only had clear liquids for 2.5 weeks makes sense, but now that I'm adding in food, I wonder. I mean, in my head, I'm sure it won't stop- but it's still something I can't help but think about.

Also, speaking of eating- does anyone have any tips/tricks to silence the head-hunger? And please none of that "just think about why you're doing this" crap. I realize that works for some people- and that's great, but sorry, that's not really an effective strategy for me. I'm looking for something I can *do* in those moments, not 'happy thoughts'.

Edited February 15, 20188 yr by jmangino
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Congrats! I’m about 8 weeks out . You’ll continue to lose bc you should be eating smaller amounts and mostly proteins for the next month

Keep it up!


HW 242
SW 236- December 20, 2017
CW 197
GW 160

Thanks! The smart part of my head knows that, but the ridiculous part won't shut up!

Congratulations on your surgery. As time goes on, your weight loss will slow down and then gradually you will transition to the Maintenance phase. But it is way too soon to think about that. Some of your hunger pains is really your built in need to chew. Chewing foods releases enzymes that aid in digestion - it is a normal part of eating and after surgery, you automatically miss that. Once you transition to solids, that should help.

I'm 30 days post op and the head hunger has been steadily declining. Instead of obsessing about big unhealthy meals every other minute, it happens only once or twice a day now and I can get over it pretty quickly. Honestly, the worst of it was when I was on the liquid diet. Once you're on real food, your mind will look forward to what you CAN actually have because you're just so darn grateful for that real food again. Prepare it well so that its really satisfying. And eat it slowly. You'll get through it!

Thanks guys!

My doctors cleared me to move to pureed/soft foods as tolerated, so it's getting a bit better. Had some white fish last night and some yogurt this morning and all is good in GI land, plus it really does help to have something in my mouth that's not a clear liquid!! Even with the yogurt, I'm not really chewing, but it's still way better than the liquids!

I'm running to the store today to pick up the last of the supplements I need, I got most of it pre-op but I forgot the iron/vit C that I needed, go figure I'd forget at least one thing!