Hello everyone,

I finally got to have my surgery this passed Monday. I had a vertical sleeve done. Pre op I went from 255.9 to 239.6 so very excited for that. Sadly that's not the reason I'm writing today. Sorry in advance this may get TMI.

So for me it is day 4. I called my nurses because I had only been on water this whole time and just felt awful. They told me to just rest get some protein water and apple juice because even though I was following the liquid diet to the letter my body needs those to function.

What I wasn't warned about was the bathroom issues. I literally take a sip and almost instantly to and hour later I'm upstairs with bad bathroom issues. My stomach feels like I have a kicking baby in my abdomin and the gurgle wow.

Did anyone else experience this? How long did it last?

It sucks. One more thing to worry about. My doctor said it will balance out once we get more food in me starting Tuesday. Help me survive the next few days. Please?

I am on day 4 after bypass and tried my decaf coffee with coffee mate and threw it up. Then for lunch I tried some strawberry protein shake and threw it up. I have kept down chicken broth, clear protein drin, hot tea, water with crystal light and sugar free jello, I am think maybe the coffee mate and the protein shake is too rich yet. Afraid to try the greek yogurt or pudding yet. Did anyone else have this

2 hours ago, Carol Memaw said:

I am on day 4 after bypass and tried my Decaf coffee with coffee mate and threw it up. Then for lunch I tried some strawberry Protein Shake and threw it up. I have kept down chicken broth, clear Protein drin, hot tea, Water with crystal light and sugar free Jello, I am think maybe the coffee mate and the protein shake is too rich yet. Afraid to try the greek yogurt or pudding yet. Did anyone else have this

The only thing I can think of (and this is based on my diet) is that you are not ready to be at this much yet. When I got out I was clear liquid only. This was: coffee black. Tea, water, broth, protein waters, Bai juices, etc no milk or shakes until next phase. Contact your physician of course to make sure everything is OK and find out if there is any adjustments that need to be made.

+

Thanks so much. I have a zoom with the nurse and group on Tuesday. We all had surgery the same few days so I will ask

7 minutes ago, Carol Memaw said:

+

Thanks so much. I have a zoom with the nurse and group on Tuesday. We all had surgery the same few days so I will ask

Good luck my friend I hope it gets better for you. Please feel free to ask anything. We are here to support all and make it a safe space.

04/16/2023 03:02 PM, Carol Memaw said:

I am on day 4 after bypass and tried my Decaf coffee with coffee mate and threw it up. Then for lunch I tried some strawberry Protein Shake and threw it up. I have kept down chicken broth, clear Protein drin, hot tea, Water with crystal light and sugar free Jello, I am think maybe the coffee mate and the Protein shake is too rich yet. Afraid to try the greek yogurt or pudding yet. Did anyone else have this

There is some Gatorade Protein Water. I’m in the Preop diet phase. My surgery is 4/20 but I’ve been drinking these Gatorade Protein water and they’re awesome. My doctor said these were fine and they have 10grams of Protein in each bottle.

Hello Everyone,

Been awhile. I am here today to talk about a mental health update. It has gone bad tbh. I am always isolating and not wanting to be around anyone and stupidly sad all the time. I am just over the 2 month mark. Ive done edibles a few times just to deal with all the emotions of life, but isnt smart to do long term. Any suggestions on how to shake the funk before my mind gets intrusive? (not going to self harm)

I can relate. I became a recluse the last few years of my life. Rarely left my home and found excuses to avoid any type of social events. Now, 6 weeks out from surgery, I have a new sense of hope. So I'm trying to change my mindset.

Not sure if you exercise but doing so will help increase endorphins. The feel good chemicals in the brain. I made myself leave the house and walk outdoors in the sunshine today. First time in years.. Only a little over a mile around a lake at a local park. It was a first for my little Rat Terrier too. I think she loved it even more than I did. When done... tired but felt like a million bucks.

I have a few edibles lying around too and my vape but saving those for a future rainy day;)

Hope you get to feeling better soon!!! {{hugs}}

On 5/16/2023 at 7:01 PM, BabySpoons said:

I can relate. I became a recluse the last few years of my life. Rarely left my home and found excuses to avoid any type of social events. Now, 6 weeks out from surgery, I have a new sense of hope. So I'm trying to change my mindset.

Not sure if you exercise but doing so will help increase endorphins. The feel good chemicals in the brain. I made myself leave the house and walk outdoors in the sunshine today. First time in years.. Only a little over a mile around a lake at a local park. It was a first for my little Rat Terrier too. I think she loved it even more than I did. When done... tired but felt like a million bucks.

I have a few edibles lying around too and my vape but saving those for a future rainy day;)

Hope you get to feeling better soon!!! {{hugs}}

yeah i think I am going to try that. I have a fitness gym at work that I can do and maybe this will get me up going enough so I am not upset or at least let me get some of those negative emotions out. I just feel stuck as a whole with life and just wanted to let go in not the best ways like get high all the time or depression sleep or whatever. its just a bigger sad spike than im used to recently. I thank you for the support my friend. *hugs*