11 days from gastric bypass

[Jennevans1101 0]

I had surgery April 27th (9 days ago) I am drinking 64 ozs of fluids a day and now up to 1 cup of broth once a day. I am struggling to reach my Protein intake though. My question is should I be feeling full or anything when I drink Water or the broth? I don't have any feelings of being full at all almost like my stomach is the same. I can drink a 10 Oz bottle of water in 20 mins and take normal drinks not sips. I am still in excruciating pain on my left side when I move sit up or walk. It feels like I'm being stabbed and someone is ripping through my stomach on that side is that normal?

[LindsayT 599]

As far as your Protein, try adding unflavored protein to broth, Water, and other drinks. I have protein in everything I consume right now (surgery May 1). It doesn't have to be a whole scoop, maybe a half. It definitely helps getting your requirements in. As for the other question, I'm not sure, and hopefully, someone else has the answer. For me, I sip about an oz every 10 minutes. I have noticed that if I drink too much, too fast, my left side hurts.

[Nepenthe44 188]

I had my surgery 2 days before you and was advanced to purees. I don't feel particularly full when consuming anything: Water, Protein Shakes, cottage cheese, etc.

I don't have any pain anymore though.

[LindsayT 599]

3 minutes ago, Nepenthe44 said:

I had my surgery 2 days before you and was advanced to purees. I don't feel particularly full when consuming anything: Water, Protein Shakes, cottage cheese, etc.

I don't have any pain anymore though.

I'm on full liquid for 2 weeks post op.

[Nepenthe44 188]

Yeah, the staging guidelines are essentially arbitrary.

My "patient's bible" says 10 days of full liquids, but the physician's assistant told me to advance to purees after my one-week appointment.

[catwoman7 11,285]

fluids (and purees for the most part, too) go right through you, so you won't feel full. You'll start to feel the restriction once you start eating solid food.

also, you've had nerves cut, and it takes them awhile to start to regenerate - which again, that should start up again about the time you move to solid food, too.

also, keep in mind that your "full" signals (once you start feeling them) might be different than they were before surgery. Mine are different - I get this uncomfortable pressure in my chest, and I know if I keep going, I'm going to be sorry. I've read about other people getting a runny nose or sneezing when they're full. It might take some time to figure out what your new "full" signal is, too..

[Jennevans1101 0]

Thanks yall. I hate the pain that I am in I've sure never felt nothing like this before in my life.

[Jennevans1101 0]

When can I start puree?

[LindsayT 599]

1 minute ago, Jennevans1101 said:

When can I start puree?

Usually after your two week liquid. But it really comes down to the advisement of your team.

[Noramcd 4]

I found a flavorless Protein Powder that dissolves in hot or cold food or drinks. “Vital Proteins collagen Peptides unflavored.” It has 18 grams of Protein for 2 scoops. I put it in my coffee in the morning. I’ve put it in broth and cold Vitamin Water in the evening if I haven’t reached my protein goal. I started on soft foods on week 3 and I’m 25 days out from bypass.

[Jennevans1101 0]

20 minutes ago, Noramcd said:

I found a flavorless Protein Powder that dissolves in hot or cold food or drinks. “Vital Proteins collagen Peptides unflavored.” It has 18 grams of Protein for 2 scoops. I put it in my coffee in the morning. I’ve put it in broth and cold Vitamin Water in the evening if I haven’t reached my Protein goal. I started on soft foods on week 3 and I’m 25 days out from bypass.

How are you feeling? Are you able to move around alot and do your daily walking?

[Noramcd 4]

This is my second bypass surgery. I had my 1st in 2019. Found out the end of last year that staples had come loose and I was leaking into old stomach that was still attached to pouch. This time they took out the rest of my stomach. I woke up from surgery with horrible pain on left side. This is the start of the fourth week for me and the first time I’ve had no pain. Went to family doctor and he prescribed Gabapentin for nerve pain and a muscle relaxer. I had a horrible cough for 2 weeks after surgery and he told me he was sure I had pulled the muscles on my left side. It hurt from my lower back left side all the way around to just above belly button. Talk to your surgeon to be sure there is nothing wrong. My dr. Checked for hernias. Last time it took about 4 weeks before I started feeling “normal” again. Stay strong. It is worth it. I lost 130 pounds with 1st surgery and 26 so far with this surgery.

[Jennevans1101 0]

1 hour ago, Noramcd said:

This is my second bypass surgery. I had my 1st in 2019. Found out the end of last year that staples had come loose and I was leaking into old stomach that was still attached to pouch. This time they took out the rest of my stomach. I woke up from surgery with horrible pain on left side. This is the start of the fourth week for me and the first time I’ve had no pain. Went to family doctor and he prescribed Gabapentin for nerve pain and a muscle relaxer. I had a horrible cough for 2 weeks after surgery and he told me he was sure I had pulled the muscles on my left side. It hurt from my lower back left side all the way around to just above belly button. Talk to your surgeon to be sure there is nothing wrong. My dr. Checked for hernias. Last time it took about 4 weeks before I started feeling “normal” again. Stay strong. It is worth it. I lost 130 pounds with 1st surgery and 26 so far with this surgery.

That is exactly where my pain is at. From my belly button all the way around to my lower left back. I have my first follow up with the surgeon on the 15th so I will mention it to him then hopefully nothing wrong.

[Shanna NYC 149]

On 5/8/2023 at 8:49 PM, Jennevans1101 said:

Thanks yall. I hate the pain that I am in I've sure never felt nothing like this before in my life.

I am 4 and half weeks post op now. Just before my 3rd week I was having intense pains on my right side and my left closer to my belly button. It felt like a hot knife was stabbing through me. I contacted my team as well as a post I put up here and was told that it is actually normal though not everyone will experience it. 2 out of 6 incisions are to muscle and the insides take far longer to heal. I found that using a binder or Spanx like underwear helped immensely and now the worst has passed and I no longer use either. Best to you and your journey and hope the pain also passes you quickly.