So my surgery was on the 18th and I'm currently in my full liquids phase (puree is on the 1st!) It no longer hurts as food goes down but I'm still trying to adjust to timing with eating and I feel starving at times. Hoping I get adjusted to that eventually.

I had my surgery Oct 2nd, and I'm struggling..

Oh interesting I'll be having mine Monday but RNY

I had RNY on Oct 1st and this is no joke. Ended up back in the hospital once. It's such a trial an error to figure out how much to drink how fast...etc..... 2 oz of meat in my baby measuring cup looks like nothing I want to use a kitchen scale but my plan says DO NOT use the scale only a measuring cup....I feel like I'm eating nothing. I'm so tired, I can't do much more than walk for exercise.... One of my belly button incisions looks weird....random pains sometimes...

11 minutes ago, Panda333 said:

I had RNY on Oct 1st and this is no joke. Ended up back in the hospital once. It's such a trial an error to figure out how much to drink how fast...etc..... 2 oz of meat in my baby measuring cup looks like nothing I want to use a kitchen scale but my plan says DO NOT use the scale only a measuring cup....I feel like I'm eating nothing. I'm so tired, I can't do much more than walk for exercise.... One of my belly button incisions looks weird....random pains sometimes...

Oh does sound like A lot of work I hope I'm not too sore after surgery and I plan to use shakes post op for as long as I need to

1 hour ago, Mikeyy said:

Oh does sound like A lot of work I hope I'm not too sore after surgery and I plan to use shakes post op for as long as I need to

Good for you! I actually preferred the liquid stage. Shakes for breakfast, broth for lunch then maybe a yogurt (thinned out with soy milk) for dinner. Just easier! @Mikeyy

That's how I felt, I'm still up and down..I had an infection In one of the incisions..but its trial and a big adjustment..the shakes became too sweet for me..

Hang in there! I am 7 weeks out and my stomach still feels like it is asking to eat, but I have learned to ignore it because I know it is constantly active/churning still. I eat when I think I should eat and ignore it the rest of the time! It isn't to bad, just a constant something going on down there lol

i promise it does get better guys the first 3 months where a b***h after that it does get better keep up the good work everyone its a great big life change for us all stick to it it does work and yes it does hurt sometimes learning to eat is fun as well

Thanks for the encouragement @VIKING 0424 that’s so good to hear. I’m 1 month out and agree with everyone’s complaints above. Plus still so tired all the time. Glad there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

@Mrs. Mercedes

B12 CHEWABLES ARE YOUR ARE YOUR FRIENDS AS FAR AS ENERGY THEY HAVE HELPED ME ALOT

2 hours ago, Mrs. Mercedes said:

Thanks for the encouragement @VIKING 0424 that’s so good to hear. I’m 1 month out and agree with everyone’s complaints above. Plus still so tired all the time. Glad there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

My energy increased at 6 weeks, so you are almost there! Don't get me wrong... I still get wiped out if I overdo it, but I have more energy than I have had for years.

2 hours ago, VIKING 0424 said:

@Mrs. Mercedes

B12 chewables ARE YOUR ARE YOUR FRIENDS AS FAR AS ENERGY THEY HAVE HELPED ME ALOT

I got the b12 that dissolves on the tongue

found them half price stocked up!!!

I’ll be having the RNY in 3 weeks...super nervous but also excited about starting this new chapter

Lol @mdhender87 don’t read the post-op boards before your surgery ? At least, I’m glad I didn’t or I would’ve questioned the choice. Despite the struggles, I definitely don’t regret it. As hard as it is, it’s better than the path we were doing down. Good luck with your surgery and recovery!