I am scheduled for gastric bypass on October 11th. So excited but nervous!

Anyone else having surgery in October?

14 days post surgery - got my sleeve at 8:30 am on Oct 20th. I've followed the program perfectly - easy, since I have little interest in food - and been able to get in 60 grams of proteins every day and 64 ounces of water every day, although it was not easy the first week. First week was rough - felt bad physically, pain from surgery and from drinking/eating, fearing loss of food enjoyment as a thing in my life. Days 7-10 I started to gradually feel better. By this last Monday, Day 12, I guess, I felt totally normal, back to myself. Although I don't crave it, I find drinking a tasty broth or eating a sugar free jello or pudding pleasant. So much better. I averaged 300-350 calories the first week and 500-600 calories the second week. Down 12 lbs since surgery date, total of 22 lbs since pre op diet, and 40 pounds since I started the bariatric program in July. Sometimes it feels a little unreal, and I'm startled I undertook something that is going to change my life so profoundly, but I'm looking forward to a future with improved mobility and health (I hope) or at least proud I have done all I can to move towards that goal.

I’m on day 5 and I just want some real food! Like a salad or a piece of cheese.

On 11/03/2021 at 15:31, Kaguragetshealthy_87 said:

I’m on day 5 and I just want some real food! Like a salad or a piece of cheese.

I’m with you. Today makes a week for me. I miss food.

4 minutes ago, Kaguragetshealthy_87 said:

I’m on day 5 and I just want some real food! Like a salad or a piece of cheese.

I feel the same and I'm on day 9, i want eggs or cheese. Lol

10 minutes ago, cori314 said:

I’m with you. Today makes a week for me. I miss food.

I 1 month after gastric bypass i craved the same and many more but I'm still on mush I tried very very small chicken pieces but that's still a no no for me

But we will all get there

Xxx

On 10/31/2021 at 10:47 PM, Shrinkingvee said:

Hi there,

Aww I’m so sorry you are going through this.

I know after my surgery my blood pressure went up a bit for 2 days and I was told it was the effects of the Anaesthetic but my pulse was too low.
we all react differently to it.
I really hope you get sorted and the heart rate decreases.
you will get better with each day it is a day closer to the new you! 
stay strong lady!
Gas pains are normal and suck but they will get better. I’m 3 weeks post op tomorrow and things have improved for me so much.
Mira hard to start but worth it in the end.
hang in there. 

I meant stay strong lovely guy!

october 19 2021

I'm 3 weeks out from gastric bypass surgery. Weight loss has stalled.

I'm 4 weeks after my bypass.

Mine stalled last week but back on track I'm losing around a kilo/2.2 pounds a week.

I was so obsessed with it I put in my head as long as I lose or stay the same I'm doing fine. Body is learning.

Good luck

Xxx

8 hours ago, Happydog said:

I'm 3 weeks out from gastric bypass surgery. Weight loss has stalled.

I’m nearly 4 weeks on Monday out since the gastric sleeve, I spoke with my Bariatric nurse yesterday she said it’s very common around this time to stall and she explained when you were on a normal diet that you get stalls and don’t lose every week.
but it will start coming off again.
I haven’t lost anything in over a week but I also have my period and I normally put water weight on while I’m on it and so next week I’m probably going to start losing,

fingers crossed, so don’t worry about the stalls, they happen and it’s just your body trying to catch up with the little amounts of food and getting over the stress of the op.

11 hours ago, Happydog said:

I'm 3 weeks out from gastric bypass surgery. Weight loss has stalled.

I’m two weeks from sleeve to Bypass and I have only lost 4lbs since surgery. My doc said I need to eat more calories and hit my protein. I just don’t have a desire for soups, hate milk so protein drinks I just can’t stomach anymore and everything so sweet. I been only getting 200 cals or less. I have one more week before I get to chew on food lol.

Has anyone else had an unquenchable thirst? No matter what I drink or how much I am always dry mouth. Only thing that helps is popsicles.

On 10/29/2021 at 12:19 AM, mbjurstrom said:

Hi all, I had my sleeve surgery on 10/04… I haven’t really lost much weight like about 6lbs. Has anyone been going through the same thing?… not losing that much weight… just getting a little bit worried and depressed

Same. 4lbs since surgery. Doc said I need to eat more calories and hit my protein. I’m 2weeks out.

Hi, I had my sleeve on October 27th. Any help with the cravings is greatly welcomed. I'm only 8 days post op and am dreaming of what I'll have for my puree stage. Not at all hungry, just miss actually eating?! Oh and the best part is I've already lost 13lb ?

Edited November 5, 20214 yr by LearnerGastricSleeve

Had my surgery also on the 27th. Lost 16 pounds the first week. Doing so good doc already moved me onto the puree stage after 1 week. I'm slowly figuring out what I like pureed. BUT the cravings good lord. I just want a slice of pizza, what if I pureed it? LOL. But also, NOT HUNGRY AT ALL!!

Not going to lie. Craving were so bad I literally would chew something I couldn't have and spit it out. I just wanted the taste so bad!

Homemade sauces(apple and pear) with Stevia added. YUMMY!! Made a version of chicken salad with light mayo, lactaid cottage cheese, pepper, salt, garlic powder and celery powder. YUMM!! Made Pureed cauliflower that tastes better than mashed potatoes and pureed Brussel sprouts to get the fiber. Just experiment but stay away from spicy foods and very acidic foods.

On 11/05/2021 at 11:58, LearnerGastricSleeve said:

Hi, I had my sleeve on October 27th. Any help with the cravings is greatly welcomed. I'm only 8 days post op and am dreaming of what I'll have for my puree stage. Not at all hungry, just miss actually eating?! Oh and the best part is I've already lost 13lb ?

Head hunger is my struggle also. I had my first post op appointment with my doctor today. He said I was doing excellent. Only a few more days with liquids. His pep talk helped some. The nutritionist said to buy some canned soups and drain the chunks to drink the broths. Hopefully this will tide me over until puréed foods.
The doctor also suggested to try to “distract” myself when I felt hungry. Go for a walk. Read. Find a hobby. I’ll give it a shot.