I know there are a few other March 27th surgeries and I would love to get to know you guys. I feel disconnected from anyone and there are a few different march threads I can’t tell which one will stick so I decided to start one for the 27th people.

My name isTracy, I live in Nashville and my next appointment for preop is March 5th. I’m excited and nervous at the same time and I will believe all of this really happened when I wake up from anesthesia and they told me my bypass is complete.

I am married with 2 kids.

I'm doing much better today. Right after I felt like I was hit with a mac truck. I'm drinking a little. A gas is killer but I'm going for a walk little later

1 minute ago, Asbrin said:

Lol. I am super sore and still have some gas pain in my shoulder. But regarding my fluids I’m not really having a difficult time at all getting everything down. It’s almost concerning how easy it is ?

Same I’m able to slip on my water just fine with barely any discomfort.

Lol. I am super sore and still have some gas pain in my shoulder. But regarding my fluids I’m not really having a difficult time at all getting everything down. It’s almost concerning how easy it is :/

I know what you mean! Drinking is so easy, if it wasn't for the gas pain and twinges in my abdomen I'd wonder if he even did the surgery!! Have had 55 oz today, and it's mid afternoon.

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That’s exactly what I’ve been thinking. It was almost too easy to get down. But then I really think about everything I’ve tried today and it has taken the full day to get the fluids and protein shakes down. For some reason unsweetened applesauce with a little bit of cinnamon added in soothes my stomach. I think it’s the cold. The broths are not working for me at all. I’ve tried 3 different types and they’re just gross to me. SF popsicles are amazing though lol

Anybody noticed the taste bud changes? I’d heard about the possibility but was surprised that has happened to me. Things are much sweeter than pre-op. It also seems that my sense of smell has kicked into high gear. I can’t even have chilled water from the fridge if there is uncovered food in there. I can taste it in the water.

I haven’t noticed my taste buds changing just yet. I’ll fine out on Tuesday when I move to yogurt and cottage cheese.

Hi Tracy, I am new to this app and I had surgery on 3/27. How are you feeling?

Hi everyone, my name is Tereza from San Diego California. Married with 4 kids. Started at 230 at 5”4 and trying to get to a healthy weight of around 165-170. I had the sleeve 5 days ago and I am sore. They gave me narcos to take home which has me sleepy all the time. I need to walk more but too tired.

Hi, Tereza, welcome! I had gastric bypass on the 27th, so Monday is day 5. My stats are the same as yours. I gained 10 lbs of water weight in the hospital and am not yet down to my surgery weight of 229. I am 5' 3.5".

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I am feeling discouraged today? my muscles ache and my left side of my chest hurts every time I take a deep breath.

I felt a little bit of that last night too (my surgery was the 26th). I actually had cramping feelings in my chest.

Then, I finally had a bm (first one since surgery - 5 days), and I felt much better. Have you had a bm? Day 6 is better!

I met with the dietician today and she talked about how some of us might feel “buyers remorse.” She said it’s about to get much better. Just hang in there. Soon you will be flying!

I had my surgery on the 27th which was Wednesday. Came home late Friday. I actually had a bowel movement on Saturday, Sunday and today. The Gas goes up my neck and the gas tablets do not help. I have been walking as well. I am also experiencing muscle aches. But I emailed my nutritionist a few minutes ago asking if I can start my vitamins. Waiting to hear back. Thank you for your support

It’s my first day back to work and my one week post op appointment. 14lbs gone since surgery which is unreal. No more pain meds so I can drive. Thought I’d be more “on” at work but, man o’ man, am I dragging. I’m at an office so no heavy lifting or excessive movement but still just wiped out. Hope everyone else is doing well.

1 hour ago, Awesome Dad said:

It’s my first day back to work and my one week post op appointment. 14lbs gone since surgery which is unreal. No more pain meds so I can drive. Thought I’d be more “on” at work but, man o’ man, am I dragging. I’m at an office so no heavy lifting or excessive movement but still just wiped out. Hope everyone else is doing well.

Wow, I can’t believe you went back after only a week! That’s why you’re dragging I bet! I return on Friday for light labor (that’s early too, my two week post op appt is ok April 8).

Hang in there

Hey everyone - my stats are similar to a few of you. Starting weight 237, 5’2”, gastric bypass on the 26th.

I’ve been down 19 pounds (yesterday) but I’m back up to 220 (today). No cheating but I’m always hungry - even after the puréed diet began yesterday. Are we supposed to be satisfied having only 3/4c of food a day? Or, not hungry at least? My stomach is grumbling. I sent a message to my dietician about it and I haven’t heard back yet.