I am scheduled for February 18th. I will be first in. Wow, this process takes forever.

Weeks 1-3 lost 28 lbs this last week only lost 1lb. I think it’s pretty standard

7 hours ago, TheMarine79 said:

Glad you are doing better recidivist

Thanks so much, Marine. I'm surprised at how good I'm feeling now that I'm at home. However, I feel like I'm a week behind in terms of my recovery. My main challenge is getting enough water and protein--I'm only managing about half of both. I've lost 3 pounds this first week, which is a little disappointing, but it wasn't really a normal work.

I took gasx. Then once my gas disappeared I was able to take in what I was supposed to

Anyone else that cannot get enough milk? I’ve never been a milk drinker but now I crave it intensely. I take my vitamins and calcium supplements like I’m supposed to. I feel like I need my own cow in the back yard.

On 03/10/2019 at 17:26, Recidivist said:

Thanks so much, Marine. I'm surprised at how good I'm feeling now that I'm at home. However, I feel like I'm a week behind in terms of my recovery. My main challenge is getting enough Water and protein--I'm only managing about half of both. I've lost 3 pounds this first week, which is a little disappointing, but it wasn't really a normal work.

My advice is focus on water first and everything else second.
We humans can go days and weeks without protein, but water is the key to everything.

I’m sorry you had such a rough go at first

On 03/10/2019 at 21:25, ldawn said:

Anyone else that cannot get enough milk? I’ve never been a milk drinker but now I crave it intensely. I take my Vitamins and Calcium supplements like I’m supposed to. I feel like I need my own cow in the back yard.

Honestly if it weren’t for milk, I wouldn’t even come close to protein goals. I plan on drinking 2 glasses daily until my stomach can hold enough food to get my protein goals met.

11 hours ago, Sheribear68 said:

My advice is focus on Water first and everything else second.
We humans can go days and weeks without Protein, but water is the key to everything.

I’m sorry you had such a rough go at first

Thanks, Sheribear. I'm going to do exactly that today. I woke up this morning feeling dizzy and lightheaded. I think I'm dehydrated.

Hi, all. Still doing well in most respects: almost no pain, and no real issues regarding the pouch itself.

There are two major things that are bugging me:

- I get an annoying tickle in my throat fairly often that makes me have coughing fits. I'm not even sure this is related to surgery, but it started happening right afterwards.

- I have absolutely no energy. I know I should be walking, but the one time I tried i got lightheaded and nearly passed out.

I have a follow-up appointment with my surgeon in a week and will discuss these, but I welcome any input you have!

5 minutes ago, Recidivist said:

Hi, all. Still doing well in most respects: almost no pain, and no real issues regarding the pouch itself.

There are two major things that are bugging me:

- I get an annoying tickle in my throat fairly often that makes me have coughing fits. I'm not even sure this is related to surgery, but it started happening right afterwards.

- I have absolutely no energy. I know I should be walking, but the one time I tried i got lightheaded and nearly passed out.

I have a follow-up appointment with my surgeon in a week and will discuss these, but I welcome any input you have!

Hi!

How far out are you? I'm 2 weeks out today and don't have a lot of energy yet. I went to the bounce house and to the mall yesterday. I was so worn out that I slept for 14 hours last night. I have my 2 week post-op appt tomorrow and plan to ask how long this lasts. Good luck!

Edited March 11, 20197 yr by gabybab

12 minutes ago, gabybab said:

Hi!

How far out are you? I'm 2 weeks out today and don't have a lot of energy yet. I went to the bounce house and to the mall yesterday. I was so worn out that I slept for 14 hours last night. I have my 2 week post-op appt tomorrow and plan to ask how long this lasts. Good luck!

Exactly one week today. Also, I'm 60 years old, which may be a factor. Your post is reassuring!

Hi, all. Still doing well in most respects: almost no pain, and no real issues regarding the pouch itself.
There are two major things that are bugging me:
- I get an annoying tickle in my throat fairly often that makes me have coughing fits. I'm not even sure this is related to surgery, but it started happening right afterwards.
- I have absolutely no energy. I know I should be walking, but the one time I tried i got lightheaded and nearly passed out.
I have a follow-up appointment with my surgeon in a week and will discuss these, but I welcome any input you have!

I'm glad to hear you're doing better! I will be 3 weeks out tomorrow and I still have low energy. I ran around after my kids for less than an hour yesterday and I was totally wiped out. It gets better, but it is a slow process. Also, your throat might have something to do with the intubation? Good luck!

I'll be two weeks out of surgery Wednesday. No problems getting fluids and the diet. However like others I am exhausted most of the time. I've gone to placing a few lawn chairs around the yard so I have a place to sit if I need to. I have been walking the dog about may be half a mile each day but exhausted when I return home. Actually let me correct that, the dog drags me for the walk!

I am two weeks out today also. Definitely still tired. I am just getting better at drinking liquids, hoping that will help.

17 hours ago, Sheribear68 said:

Honestly if it weren’t for milk, I wouldn’t even come close to Protein goals. I plan on drinking 2 glasses daily until my stomach can hold enough food to get my protein goals met.

I do 12 oz of fairlife for 19g protein. I'm not drinking protein shakes, because I can't find any I like.

1 hour ago, Goody222 said:

I am two weeks out today also. Definitely still tired. I am just getting better at drinking liquids, hoping that will help.

Goody,

Is your surgery date the 25th? I thought we were the same day? Your profile says the 21st. Hope you are doing well. I'm doing really good and couldnt be happier!