Let's make this the official January surgery date thread. I will be having my surgery on 1/31/2020. I was certain that I was going to have the vsg, but I'm learning more and leaning towards the rouxny (rny) gastric bypass. Whatever you decide, let's get this thread started and support one another. I'm just starting it, but anyone can feel free to jump in and keep it going ?.

12 minutes ago, BadWolfGirl said:

Today is day 8 post op and the first day I felt like a human. I had to call the doctor yesterday morning for anti nausea medication. I wasn't throwing up, just couldn't stomach the thought of anything. It worked well and now that I can get some calories and carbs in, I feel so much better with more energy.

I think it was sugar free Syrup with the sugar alcohols that set me up for a really bad weekend. Staying away from that !

I'm still not on soft foods but enjoying a variety of Soups and baby food.< br>
I know many plans have people avoiding carbs and sugar but I'm not one of those and man, do they make you feel better lol

Glad to hear you are felling better today! Hopefully, the worst is over.

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6 hours ago, sarahSingh91 said:

Idk if you can eat this but it is a soft food and omg it is AMAZING!!!! But it is not 4 servings for me. I freeze it and it is 12 servings lol is the size I can eat.

I can eat ricotta and low fat cheese on my pureed food stage. This has been my go to meal along with refried beans mixed with enchilada sauce.

On 2/1/2020 at 9:10 AM, walkthewalk said:

Had my sleeve in 1/28. So I’m on day 4 post opp. Was finally able to drink a whole Protein Shake. Took me an hour but I did it. I made the mistake of weighing myself and I’m up 15 pounds from Tuesday. I’m walking to get rid of the gas they pump us with but man—when you are sore and the scale goes up it’s frustrating!

So true! I am almost 1-month post-op & have been plugging along. I was swollen in the beginning & did not check my weight again until the end of the 2nd week. I highly recommend that you give up the scale for now. It's a time to heal & not to really lose (at least someone said that to me & I liked it). Hang in there!

Look at you!!! You are rockin' it! I can see the difference already. Congrats!

Look good! I got on the scale this morning, down 14 lbs in 8 days. Yikes

8 minutes ago, Uomograsso said:

I can eat ricotta and low fat cheese on my pureed food stage. This has been my go to meal along with refried Beans mixed with enchilada sauce.

I made this last night & absolutely love it!!! My recipe was a little different - smaller amounts & no egg, so a smaller portion & fewer calories, but basically the same. I baked at 350 degrees for 20 mins. but I might try broiling for the last 5 mins. So delicious! I think it will be my new fav!

On 2/2/2020 at 4:01 PM, TattooedSeaStar said:

I know this is gross but 1 week out tomorrow and I’m healing nicely- looks bad but it doesn’t hurt!!

Also check out my side by side- left is Monday night after surgery and right is yesterday! All the Fluid is gone! My glasses even got better.

Did you have surgical tape put on? I'm almost 4 weeks out & just had the last one fall off. Different surgeons have different styles. You look great & I'm glad you are not in pain!

13 minutes ago, BadWolfGirl said:

Look good! I got on the scale this morning, down 14 lbs in 8 days. Yikes

WOW, 14 lbs! That is wonderful! You go girl!

I'm down 10 lbs in 8 days, but not complaining.

WOW, 14 lbs! That is wonderful! You go girl!
I'm down 10 lbs in 8 days, but not complaining.

I could only drink water for a couple days so I'm sure that didn't hurt lol

On 2/3/2020 at 3:25 PM, sarahSingh91 said:

So I have to incisions up high between my breast almost. Then two on the left side one on the right and then one at my belly button. The one at my belly bottom bruised extremely bad and the bruise changed a weird pink color. In the pic looks red but it’s a light pink.

Mine is very similar to yours. I'm almost a month post-op & they are healing well!.

I'm 8 days post surgery, on my 4th day of full liquids and I'm averaging 66 g of protein, and 488 calories, no problem getting down 64 oz of water a day, and sometimes a bit more. It sounds like a lot when I read about the difficulty many are having getting in their fluids and protein. I have to sip, not gulp, but really, that's the only restriction. I'm worried that I'm already consuming too much!

I'm 8 days post surgery, on my 4th day of full liquids and I'm averaging 66 g of Protein, and 488 calories, no problem getting down 64 oz of Water a day, and sometimes a bit more. It sounds like a lot when I read about the difficulty many are having getting in their fluids and protein. I have to sip, not gulp, but really, that's the only restriction. I'm worried that I'm already consuming too much!

Same! Once I got over the nausea I'm able to eat (drink) plenty. Today I had 1 ounce yogurt, 3 ounces baby food, protein shake, 3 ounces pudding, 3 ounces soup, 2 ounces mashed potatoes, and 4 ounces soup. Plus plenty of water and tea ! I'm like did they give me extra room!? Haha. I sip all very slow and have one spoonful, put spoon down, etc. Today I feel great and finally had energy!

On 02/04/2020 at 18:53, BadWolfGirl said:

Look good! I got on the scale this morning, down 14 lbs in 8 days. Yikes

Awesome!!!! Rock it girl!

I'm not hungry at all, but when I eat (actually just drink now) I'm just not feeling the intense restriction most people feel.

I'm not hungry at all, but when I eat (actually just drink now) I'm just not feeling the intense restriction most people feel.

Same ! Not hungry either, just eating for energy. And for taste. I'm sure it will change when I move to solids but no restriction issues so far

2 hours ago, adkmalik said:

Did you have surgical tape put on? I'm almost 4 weeks out & just had the last one fall off. Different surgeons have different styles. You look great & I'm glad you are not in pain!

No it was a glue.