I just got my surgery date and I want to make some August surgery friends so we can share our ups and downs in the weight loss journey.

58 minutes ago, Frustr8 said:

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Just wondering for all the people that have had their procedure how long did the steri strips stay on? One nurse told me to just let water run down then and then they will fall off, but another nurse told me to take a shower with my back to the water. I’m confused now

I didn’t get steri strips mine were glued shut. But my last surgery had steri strips and they stayed on for about 2 weeks before they fell off.

Just let them wear off three of the five have washed off since the surgery

My instructions were OK to shower pat dry. Can remove after 7 days which I did

Someone asked what was my start weight I weighed 364 down forty in four weeks. Goal to lose another 60 to 70 lbs by November

I would suggest to everyone to set your own goals and weigh yourself once a week

On 09/02/2018 at 19:38, Nurse T said:

Just wondering for all the people that have had their procedure how long did the steri strips stay on? One nurse told me to just let Water run down then and then they will fall off, but another nurse told me to take a shower with my back to the water. I’m confused now

I was told they will fall off on their own. But take a shower as normal avoiding the stomach but let the soap run down and ok for the water to hit them. Just pat dry.

Had my surgery on the 16th lost a total of 40 including prepping diet. My goal is to be down 80 to 100 by three month follow up. So far no major issues

Since surg have you been able to keep up with your protein/liquid intakes? Because I find myself not meeting the 64oz per day that I am required to. I might meet as far as 45 to 50oz of liquids. Also the premiere protein shake that I have been taken now with my new stomach doesnt feel so good. I've been doing the sip wait for it sip wait for it sip thing and when having the shake it just feels like it just drops hard in my stomach then I feel what's like kind of a bit of pain/discomfort in my stomach.[emoji22] Like am I lactose intolerant now [emoji45] [emoji85]

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My Dr told me to concentrate on protein that the rest will follow. Now almost 3 weeks post-op and I'm now hitting goals most days

As for lactose intolerance it's possible after surgery. I switched to fairlufe fat free milk. 13 g protein no lactose and less sugar

My Dr told me to concentrate on Protein that the rest will follow. Now almost 3 weeks post-op and I'm now hitting goals most days

As for lactose intolerance it's possible after surgery. I switched to fairlufe fat free milk. 13 g protein no lactose and less sugar

Okay. Thank you! I will try that one and see how it goes. You just feel that pressure to stay on top of what's required that when you dont meet it you feel like oh crap[emoji45] . I have my first post OP follow up appointment tomorrow I will bring this up and see how it goes. As far as what I have been having on my phase 2 diet is broth, creamed based chicken soup, jello, tea but I feel like I need to get my protein from other things to be honest at this point I am so sick of broth and shakes lol.

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I ended up getting regular soups and putting them through the blender. Also bought isopure unflavored powder and added it to soups. Cream of wheat instant packets and 8oz fairlife had been my main breakfast. I also made my own pudding pops with added protein


My follow up is tomorrow as well my 2 weeks was last Thursday. Slowly started adding HB eggs, baked ricotta etc yesterday.

Made the mistake of having 2 sugar free pudding packs last night and had mild dumping. Only advantage to that was that I'm now 8lbs lighter today lol

I ended up getting regular Soups and putting them through the blender. Also bought Isopure unflavored powder and added it to soups. Cream of wheat instant packets and 8oz fairlife had been my main Breakfast. I also made my own pudding pops with added protein


My follow up is tomorrow as well my 2 weeks was last Thursday. Slowly started adding HB eggs, baked ricotta etc yesterday.

Made the mistake of having 2 sugar free pudding packs last night and had mild dumping. Only advantage to that was that I'm now 8lbs lighter today lol

"Only advantage to that was that I'm now 8lbs lighter" [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji87] you had me dying here smh lol. I am so going to try all that you've just mentioned. This is a learn as you go experience for sure. Thank you so much for your suggestions. I appreciate them. Will keep you posted [emoji6]

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Protein has been a struggle for me too. The dr was going to write me out of work for another week until I promised to up my protein intake. I'm still tired and know I'm healing but I'm ready for work. Thankfully my boss is very accommodating and is fine if I can only work a few hours at a time. But I'm really going to miss my daily naps. Ha!

My surgery was 8/22, and also included the repair of a huge hiatal hernia. (Huge is the clinical term...I thought they were trying to justify the extra 90 minutes and $16k.)

I had some rough pain after surgery, spent three nights in the hospital, and stopped taking pain pills on day six. I tolerate liquids ok, though feel like there’s a traffic jam in the middle of my chest when I swallow anything - even water.

On day 7 or 8 (Days have blurred.) I got a wicked rash across my torso and right arm. I’m fairly certain the rash is an allergic reaction to the antiseptic soap they sent home to wash my incisions.

I think mostly to keep me sedated, and thus not an inconvenience over the holiday weekend, the Rx for the rash was 200 mg of Benydryl every 4 hours. I spent the last 3 days as a zombie - sleeping so much that I’m afraid I’m now dehydrated. I’d go to the ER, but, since my own doctor’s office doesn’t seem to listen to me, I’m afraid they won’t listen to me, either.

I’m feeling panicky... I’m supposed to return to work on the 12th, and I’m only tolerating applesauce and yogurt, and I’m so weak, I can’t begin to describe it.