I got approved and my official surgery date is March 17th. Anyone else for March?

I’m just on my 3rd day of recovery and I had to be hospitalized an extra day because my bladder just did not want to cooperate. My nausea was the worst. You’ll never guess that dry heaving on stomach that just got cut in half is very pleasant. I finally got some stronger anti nausea meds and could get discharged. What a doozy, but eventually stating to feel better.

8 hours ago, VSGJen said:

I’m just on my 3rd day of recovery and I had to be hospitalized an extra day because my bladder just did not want to cooperate. My nausea was the worst. You’ll never guess that dry heaving on stomach that just got cut in half is very pleasant. I finally got some stronger anti nausea meds and could get discharged. What a doozy, but eventually stating to feel better.

So glad to hear you are doing better and good luck getting discharged soon. I hope you can rest and take it easy this next week.

On 3/29/2021 at 11:26 PM, American_beauty said:

Ugh! 2 weeks of liquid diet pre-op + 6 days postop now = 0 pounds lost.

what in the world?!!! Is this normal

I am having the same difficulty. I am 12 days post op and only 6 pounds down. It's so depressing, it's making me question my choice. Before surgery this kind of diet I would lose a ton of weight and now after weight loss surgery nothing. Everyone keeps saying gas and water retention, because they can't really explain why. I take blood pressure meds, which include a water pill, so I am not retaining. I never even new this could be a possibility, please let me know when things change.

I had my sleeve done this past Monday the 29th. Tolerated water and shakes very well. Mostly felt tired. Tylenol and Advil for the most part are managing the discomfort, but I have to remind myself to take it easy. I'm doing well on the liquid diet, but find sometimes I'm drinking too fast and it causes discomfort, but all and all I feel things are going well. With my 2 week preop diet and 5 days post surgery I am down 19 pounds and very pleased!

Hi All

My last post I was a few days from Gastric Bypass.
Update: I’m happy to report that my Gastric Bypass on March 29, was a success. By that date I had already lost 20 lbs following my 4 week Optifast regimen. I was in hospital for 2 nights. I’ll be honest, this was the worst pain, nausea and gas pain I’ve ever experienced. And I’ve had quite a few procedures before, including a total abdominal hysterectomy. Thankfully the nursing staff were on top of it and they kept the pain & nausea meds coming. Gas pain persistent, inspite of how often I got up and walked to get rid of it. I was scheduled to be discharged by the 3rd day( March 31). By the way I felt on on the 30th I couldn’t possibly consider the thought of going of going home the next day. Nurses reassured me that, the 2nd day is always the worst day and that you’ll be surprised how much better you feel by the 3rd day. And they were right! Sometime during the night and early morning the pain lifted, and particularly gas pain moved out . Thank god! I’ve never felt so much relief in all my life! I was discharged as planned. I’m home now on full fluids and things are going well. I have been off pain meds since my discharge. I haven’t needed any. Trying to follow the sip every 15 min routine. Main focus is getting all my protein & water in everyday. Mostly doing protein shakes, cream of wheat & soup broths.

Looking forward to purées which I’m supposed to start after week 2 post op.

I had my gastric sleeve 3/30 on Tuesday morning

1 hour ago, ThanaK said:

How are you able to eat cream of wheat? I am at the emergency room due to right chest pain. I can feel when I am breathing. Sounds weird but I feel my lungs when they inflate and deflate. I have walked and used the spirometer. I am also barely able to stomach water let alone protein water or shakes. Any advice?

Hi All

My last post I was a few days from Gastric Bypass.
Update: I’m happy to report that my Gastric Bypass on March 29, was a success. By that date I had already lost 20 lbs following my 4 week Optifast regimen. I was in hospital for 2 nights. I’ll be honest, this was the worst pain, nausea and gas pain I’ve ever experienced. And I’ve had quite a few procedures before, including a total abdominal hysterectomy. Thankfully the nursing staff were on top of it and they kept the pain & nausea meds coming. Gas pain persistent, inspite of how often I got up and walked to get rid of it. I was scheduled to be discharged by the 3rd day( March 31). By the way I felt on on the 30th I couldn’t possibly consider the thought of going of going home the next day. Nurses reassured me that, the 2nd day is always the worst day and that you’ll be surprised how much better you feel by the 3rd day. And they were right! Sometime during the night and early morning the pain lifted, and particularly gas pain moved out . Thank god! I’ve never felt so much relief in all my life! I was discharged as planned. I’m home now on full fluids and things are going well. I have been off pain meds since my discharge. I haven’t needed any. Trying to follow the sip every 15 min routine. Main focus is getting all my Protein & Water in everyday. Mostly doing Protein Shakes, cream of wheat & Soup broths.

Looking forward to purées which I’m supposed to start after week 2 post op.

6 hours ago, GFitz said:

I had my sleeve done this past Monday the 29th. Tolerated Water and shakes very well. Mostly felt tired. Tylenol and Advil for the most part are managing the discomfort, but I have to remind myself to take it easy. I'm doing well on the liquid diet, but find sometimes I'm drinking too fast and it causes discomfort, but all and all I feel things are going well. With my 2 week preop diet and 5 days post surgery I am down 19 pounds and very pleased!

Hey, I don’t want to sound like a know-it-all because I don’t, but you mentioned Advil above and everything I’ve read and from my surgeon said stay away from anything that’s not acetaminophen. (I think due to a blood thinning affect). It had me worried so I thought I’d just mention it. You know what’s best for you so feel free to ignore me. Good luck with your continued recovery!

8 hours ago, ThanaK said:

Hi All

My last post I was a few days from Gastric Bypass.
Update: I’m happy to report that my Gastric Bypass on March 29, was a success. By that date I had already lost 20 lbs following my 4 week Optifast regimen. I was in hospital for 2 nights. I’ll be honest, this was the worst pain, nausea and gas pain I’ve ever experienced. And I’ve had quite a few procedures before, including a total abdominal hysterectomy. Thankfully the nursing staff were on top of it and they kept the pain & nausea meds coming. Gas pain persistent, inspite of how often I got up and walked to get rid of it. I was scheduled to be discharged by the 3rd day( March 31). By the way I felt on on the 30th I couldn’t possibly consider the thought of going of going home the next day. Nurses reassured me that, the 2nd day is always the worst day and that you’ll be surprised how much better you feel by the 3rd day. And they were right! Sometime during the night and early morning the pain lifted, and particularly gas pain moved out . Thank god! I’ve never felt so much relief in all my life! I was discharged as planned. I’m home now on full fluids and things are going well. I have been off pain meds since my discharge. I haven’t needed any. Trying to follow the sip every 15 min routine. Main focus is getting all my Protein & Water in everyday. Mostly doing Protein Shakes, cream of wheat & Soup broths.

Looking forward to purées which I’m supposed to start after week 2 post op.

You get to eat cream if wheat! You are so lucky! My surgeon has me on No Grains, no raw veggies, no fuits with seeds/skins, no red meat, no raw fish/shellfish and no starchy veggies. It is so difficult.

On 3/30/2021 at 10:50 AM, Kimberly1983@@ said:

I had surgery March 22. Still only Gatorade, protein shakes, and clear broth. I’m envious of anyone who can eat or drink anything else.

Good luck! You’ve got this!!!

15 hours ago, Runningroo said:

Sorry about your issues and discomfort. I’m currently on full fluids and my menu options includes cooked cereals such as Cream of wheat. I make sure that it’s thinned out with milk/water so its not very thick.
It goes down easy.

22 hours ago, GFitz said:

I had my sleeve done this past Monday the 29th. Tolerated Water and shakes very well. Mostly felt tired. Tylenol and Advil for the most part are managing the discomfort, but I have to remind myself to take it easy. I'm doing well on the liquid diet, but find sometimes I'm drinking too fast and it causes discomfort, but all and all I feel things are going well. With my 2 week preop diet and 5 days post surgery I am down 19 pounds and very pleased!

To echo what VSGJen said, I was also advised against Advil. Also against Ibuprofen, Motrin, Naprosyn and Aleve. These Meds put you at high risk for ulcers. I was advised to stick to Tylenol for pain. Perhaps risk is reduced with Sleeve. Not sure.
Best check with your doc.

I was sleeved on March 26th the first two days were the most discomfort due to gas and for the pain meds I was given Motrin and Tylenol and it has worked just fine My dr was the Lead of bariatric Every practitioner does things differently I’m sure they wouldn’t Prescribe any thing that would compromise your health 9 days post up I’m 20lbs down but I’m sick n tired of liquid diet I was told by my nurse Cream of wheat Cottage cheese and apple sauce can be added praying for Puréed after apt on April 6th

I was sent home from the hospital with an rx for liquid ibuprofen from my doctor.

20 hours ago, VSGJen said:

Hey, I don’t want to sound like a know-it-all because I don’t, but you mentioned Advil above and everything I’ve read and from my surgeon said stay away from anything that’s not acetaminophen. (I think due to a blood thinning affect). It had me worried so I thought I’d just mention it. You know what’s best for you so feel free to ignore me. Good luck with your continued recovery!

Thank you! I appreciate the kind advice. My surgeon prescribed the advil for me in liquid form to take alternating with the Tylenol.