A continuation of our Summer 2018 Check-In thread...

Welcome all Summer 2018 Surgery Post-Op Patients! As we make our way into the Post-Op zone, let’s carry on the conversation and support.

Everyone is welcome, if you had surgery in the summer of 2018 jump right in!

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Hello, 9 days post op and just started pureed foods. I was given a list of things that are allowed and serving size. I stayed to that list, even made a ricotta bake ( recipe was attached). And I listen to my tummy, stopping when I was full (not even a fourth of a serving), so basically suffered all last night from gas!!! It was terrible. Thought I had pulled something in my tummy. This morning, when I finally passed gas (sorry tmi) felt much better. Thought I'd see if this is normal. Now I'm going to pay more attention to how I eat to help prevent the bubbles getting in there.

On 07/12/2018 at 09:56, sdcheesehead said:

Hello, 9 days post op and just started pureed foods. I was given a list of things that are allowed and serving size. I stayed to that list, even made a ricotta bake ( recipe was attached). And I listen to my tummy, stopping when I was full (not even a fourth of a serving), so basically suffered all last night from gas!!! It was terrible. Thought I had pulled something in my tummy. This morning, when I finally passed gas (sorry tmi) felt much better. Thought I'd see if this is normal. Now I'm going to pay more attention to how I eat to help prevent the bubbles getting in there.

Are you by any chance lactose intolerant? Or maybe your new pouch doesn’t like tomato sauce. I don’t know. But I can relate to the passing gas making you feel better, lol. My surgeon played me to start purees today rather than Saturday. Had a small helping of tuna. Felt amazing to chew again, lol

On 07/12/2018 at 10:07, ALFxRNY said:

Are you by any chance lactose intolerant? Or maybe your new pouch doesn’t like Tomato sauce. I don’t know. But I can relate to the passing gas making you feel better, lol. My surgeon played me to start purees today rather than Saturday. Had a small helping of tuna. Felt amazing to chew again, lol

Not lactose intolerant, and never had a problem with tomato sauce, my new tummy has a mind of its own, so I'll not use it for awhile and see if she's changing things up for me. Work in progress.
So happy you're able to chew again!!! Yay!!!

On 07/12/2018 at 10:48, sdcheesehead said:

Not lactose intolerant, and never had a problem with Tomato sauce, my new tummy has a mind of its own, so I'll not use it for awhile and see if she's changing things up for me. Work in progress.

So happy you're able to chew again!!! Yay!!!

With all of the changes we endure with this surgery it wouldn’t shock me if our bodies did stop liking certain things. My aunt couldn’t handle pasta or tomato sauces after her bypass many years ago. Here is hoping it was just a fluke for you. And chewing is awesome ???

Surgery was completed on July 9 with no issue, I started taking small walks today and climbed the stairs today. I did not use my to go bag expect for mouth hygiene. The gown was very comfortable, I am on a clear liquid diet until next Thursday

3 minutes ago, Joe78260 said:

Surgery was completed on July 9 with no issue, I started taking small walks today and climbed the stairs today. I did not use my to go bag expect for mouth hygiene. The gown was very comfortable, I am on a clear liquid diet until next Thursday

Glad to hear everything went well for you. I hope your recovery continues to be just as smooth!

I FINALLY got to take advantage of a not so hot day and take a proper walk and not just the laps I take around my house all day. Felt great! I’m sure this is what I need to get this weight to fall off more

On 07/12/2018 at 11:06, Joe78260 said:

Surgery was completed on July 9 with no issue, I started taking small walks today and climbed the stairs today. I did not use my to go bag expect for mouth hygiene. The gown was very comfortable, I am on a clear liquid diet until next Thursday

Welcome to the post op side. So happy things are gong smoothly for you. Keep walking and the best of luck on your road to recovery and the new you.

On 07/12/2018 at 10:53, ALFxRNY said:

With all of the changes we endure with this surgery it wouldn’t shock me if our bodies did stop liking certain things. My aunt couldn’t handle Pasta or Tomato sauces after her bypass many years ago. Here is hoping it was just a fluke for you. And chewing is awesome ???

Actually contacted the surgeons nurse and questioned her about what's going on. Not the food, and she encourage me to continue eating my pureed foods. Yay!!! Seems I pulled a muscle, so wearing compression shorts so my tummy can heal. Ugh, but at least it was just a fluke :) Wow, that would really stink to not be able to handle foods you like before surgery.

On 07/12/2018 at 20:01, sdcheesehead said:

Actually contacted the surgeons nurse and questioned her about what's going on. Not the food, and she encourage me to continue eating my pureed foods. Yay!!! Seems I pulled a muscle, so wearing compression shorts so my tummy can heal. Ugh, but at least it was just a fluke :) Wow, that would really stink to not be able to handle foods you like before surgery.

Glad it was just a fluke! I wear my stomach binder less now. Can’t believe I’m 2 weeks post op already! Anyway, I’m glad you didn’t have to revert back to liquids. Be careful not to pull anything else. Oh and being a bypass patient there are plenty of foods I will have to give up based on sugar content alone, lol. I’m okay with it though, I’ve made peace

Just wrapping up day 3 post-op here! Managing pain with just Tylenol and Ibuprofen, and fluids are easier to get down everyday! Walked over a mile yesterday and today! So thankful to have a wonderful support system at home- and reading all of your experiences helps big time! Virtual high fives to you all!!

11 days post op and 21 pounds down

Had surgery 7/10. Looking forward to joining the losers bench.

On 07/13/2018 at 00:50, CourtsinPDX said:

Just wrapping up day 3 post-op here! Managing pain with just Tylenol and Ibuprofen, and fluids are easier to get down everyday! Walked over a mile yesterday and today! So thankful to have a wonderful support system at home- and reading all of your experiences helps big time! Virtual high fives to you all!!

Congrats on your surgery. Just wondering about the use of ibuprofen....I thought that was a big no-no. I know every doctor is different but I’ve seen that in a lot of places.

My doctor doesnt allow any nsaids at all.