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!

The Ponies applaud your Post-Op Arrival!

My surgery is next week! So I’ll be part of this group soon!

I started my diet last Wednesday! My surgery is July 25! A Gastric Sleeve. I’m excited and scared but looking forward to the future and a much healthier life!

On 07/16/2018 at 14:30, Dixie Jo said:

I started my diet last Wednesday! My surgery is July 25! A Gastric Sleeve. I’m excited and scared but looking forward to the future and a much healthier life!

Hey mee too! Hows the diet going!!

On 07/16/2018 at 11:11, Irisheyes2 said:

I am really struggling to get my Protein in, any suggestions?

I’ve tried adding unflavored protein powder (ISOPURE) to Premier Protein Shakes in the blender to boost the protein but not the fluid volume. Also, Dymatize ISO-clear protein water is helpful. It’s pretty sweet, so I cut it with water and sip on it. Constantly sipping....It’s a full time job! I hope this helps!

Thank you, I hadn’t heard of these products, I will definitely try them. Getting fluids in is a full time job. Thanks again, good luck with your weight loss.

On 07/16/2018 at 11:52, Irisheyes2 said:

Thank you, I hadn’t heard of these products, I will definitely try them. Getting fluids in is a full time job. Thanks again, good luck with your weight loss.

You’re so welcome! I ordered both products on Amazon by the way. Best of luck to you too! ????

Thanks All for the feedback

So, I had surgery on the 12th. I came home on the 14th. I am sore, of course but, I’ve noticed this afternoon, an almost pulling like sensation where my stomach meets my esophagus. It doesn’t really feel like heartburn, more of a soreness in there. When I eat and drink I can feel it. I’m wondering if it’s my staple line? Does this sound familiar to anyone?

@Irisheyes2 It is hard at first to get the amount of fluid in that they want us to. I've been around 40oz but today got a bit further. I havn't been able to get all my protein in either but I'm not worried about it. I noticed it's getting better as each day goes by so I know it will eventually get there. Just take your time with it and worry about the fluid oz in over the protein. Today I boiled some bone broth with onions and carrots, a dash of onion and garlic powder and a small sprinkle of red pepper flake. I strained it after and drank it warm. It was 100% better than the plain broth I've been having these last few days and I think drinking it warm made it go down so much easier.

Best of luck to you!!!!

@Bellasoo Sorry I can't really give you any help on what your feeling as I havn't experienced it myself. I doubt it's the staple line though. I'm pretty sure the staple line is on the bottom of the stomach. Maybe it's your stomach being full that you are feeling? I had a guy at my surgeon's office tell me he had a similar feeling and that was his marker to stop eating. If you are concerned call your surgeon team. There is no reason not to, Better safe than sorry.

Good Luck!!!!

Edited July 16, 20188 yr by J San

I've started blogging about my weight loss surgery! Just another example of ways this process is changing me already! August 1st cannot come soon enough, I am so excited!!!

My Blog: www.nourishingheather.com

HW: 325
CW: 314
Surgery Date: 8/1/18
GW: 160

So I had surgery July 2nd. Everything is trucking along but now, I get incredibly belchy while eat my liquid meals. And, I think I’ve fallen victim to the 3 week stall. In fact, my weight went up a half pound between today and yesterday and a half pound between Monday and Tuesday. Yeah, I don’t really have a question, just wallowing in my own self pity.

41 minutes ago, NewGirl2018 said:

So I had surgery July 2nd. Everything is trucking along but now, I get incredibly belchy while eat my liquid meals. And, I think I’ve fallen victim to the 3 week stall. In fact, my weight went up a half pound between today and yesterday and a half pound between Monday and Tuesday. Yeah, I don’t really have a question, just wallowing in my own self pity.

I am in the same boat...surgery was June 27 and I have stalled this week as well as gained a pound. Frustrating and just trying not to get discouraged!

3wks post!

6 days post op here. (Surgery on Friday the 13th). I have lost 15 pounds since the date of surgery. I feel great.

My parents brought me clear broth soup from a local Japanese steakhouse yesterday and it was amazing. It was a nice change from the store brought broths I’ve been eating.

Today I’m going to venture out of the house and go see a movie with my husband.

I wish everyone the best of luck in their recovery.


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