Anyone else having surgery in April? Maybe we can find surgery twins here. I thought I could start it off by asking a few questions.

When is your surgery? April 4th
What kind of surgery? Revision from sleeve to Mini Gastric Bypass
Height? 5’8”
Starting weight? 285
Goal weight? 175

On 4/29/2019 at 5:24 PM, Jennifer22672 said:

To all those who have already had surgery, how are things going?

My procedure was April 1. The check in I just posted is absolutely for you

I had my surgery April 26, the Roux-en-Y bypass, starting wait to 53, goal weight 175

I posted not too long ago thinking my week 3 stall had broken and I was right! 7 lbs down in the last week and half.

It’s so hard to trust this process but we really have to. My weight loss is extremely slow...I expected that being a revision patient and I am totally ok with that. As long as it keeps coming off!

Also, let me just add how important getting your water in is! Ive noticed the days I am a little low on my water intake I am not feeling as good and the next day my weight loss isn't as significant.

Awesome! I hope my stall breaks soon.

Since my surgery on April 3rd I lost 22 lbs, SW 242, so less than 10%. I am a bit discouraged as I here much better results... I am eating my protein and vitamins but it’s very hard with the water, I simply forget to drink regularly. I started on solids some days ago and a lot just come back, especially the meat. I try to mix it with purees but still...I also feel low on energy and can hardly do my exercises. After exercising I feel just even more low, no endorphins rush for me. Frustrated and depressed, that sums it up for me

Ah, and the cravings for junk food, they are there, good that my pouch won’t have them.

Anacat we are surgery sisters!
I had the bypass and I must say I am doing well on energy but I have to remember to get my vitamins in and all the other meds I was prescribed because I came into this with absolutely no med problems and never having to take any meds to having to take like 6 which is a bit overwhelming.
I’m still having trouble getting down any food that I have to chew so I am stuck in purées which is fine for me because I honestly still don’t have the urge to eat. I have to remember to do that too.
HW 272
SW 256
CW 230

2 weeks post op today vsg
I feel like I am really struggling with my water though...
Ht: 5’2”
Hw: 232lbs
Sw: 228lbs
Gw: 130lbs
Cw: 207lbs

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7 minutes ago, msninap said:

2 weeks post op today vsg
I feel like I am really struggling with my Water though...
Ht: 5’2”
Hw: 232lbs
Sw: 228lbs
Gw: 130lbs
Cw: 207lbs

Anyone else on here use belite

I’m 3 1/2 weeks post op VSG

Im struggling with my fluids and protein, which I’m sure is why my weight loss has stalled.

Ht: 5’1”

HW: 227

SW: 218

CW: 204

Very frustrating

When is your surgery? April 8th
What kind of surgery? Gastric Bypass
Height? 5’
Starting weight? 240
Goal weight? 130

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On 05/09/2019 at 11:02, Sberryblond said:

I’m 3 1/2 weeks post op VSG

Im struggling with my fluids and Protein, which I’m sure is why my weight loss has stalled.

Ht: 5’1”

HW: 227

SW: 218

CW: 204

Very frustrating

My surgery was on April 3rd and I struggled the whole month with protein intake. My doc said as long as I am getting my fluids in and taking my vitamins I will be fine.
I started making my own shakes with almond milk 2 strawberries and half a banana along with vanilla flavored protein powder and I’m getting that in very well.
As for food I’m still stuck on purées because I feel heavy when I try to chew on anything that my diet says I should be able to eat.
HW 272
SW 256
CW 230
GW 130

On 05/09/2019 at 15:30, Marybel said:

Anacat we are surgery sisters!

I had the bypass and I must say I am doing well on energy but I have to remember to get my Vitamins in and all the other meds I was prescribed because I came into this with absolutely no med problems and never having to take any meds to having to take like 6 which is a bit overwhelming.

I’m still having trouble getting down any food that I have to chew so I am stuck in purées which is fine for me because I honestly still don’t have the urge to eat. I have to remember to do that too.

HW 272

SW 256

CW 230

Hi sis ?
Well, I get hungry given the small quantities I eat, and dream naughty dreams about burgers or pasta... but then when I have to eat I mostly stick with specially designed bariatric meals or purees as well. The doctor said to give a try every 2 days to smith solid, so I keep throwing it up. Supposedly at some point I will stop. Hope my energy returns, I’ve been skipping office as much as I could and I want to start exercising properly. How about you - been to the gym yet?

On 05/09/2019 at 13:12, Anacat said:

Hi sis ?

Well, I get hungry given the small quantities I eat, and dream naughty dreams about burgers or pasta... but then when I have to eat I mostly stick with specially designed bariatric meals or purees as well. The doctor said to give a try every 2 days to smith solid, so I keep throwing it up. Supposedly at some point I will stop. Hope my energy returns, I’ve been skipping office as much as I could and I want to start exercising properly. How about you - been to the gym yet?

Oh my goodness I miss tacos lol but I will never ever feel the urge to try one again with risking getting my stomach upset.
But yes I started going to the gym about 2 1/2 weeks ago just cycling and walking. I do standing push ups at home against my dresser.
That’s about it. I return to work on Monday finally.

April and early May surgery patients I hope you all are doing great.
Good luck with your journey
Allie in SC

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