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Hi Arendiva. For me, really not too bad. I took Percocet the first few nights, only to ensure I sleep. Otherwise, Tylenol was fine. Good luck!

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I’m two days post op… I’m struggling with getting my required Water and Protein. I’ve noticed more of an after taste with my pea Protein Powder that I’m having a hard time ignoring. I thought id be thrilled to get my soy/almond milk mixed Protein Shakes back (I wasn’t allowed dairy in preop diet) but I’m finding dairy difficult- lots of coughing (ouchy). I’m gonna go back to water tomorrow. Anyone else?

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I had mine on the 18th of October

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I had my surgery 10/20 I’m still in the hospital because I wasn’t able to progress to stage two. I have been having trouble keeping fluids down. Things have improved these past few hours though so I’m hoping to get back home tomorrow.

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37 minutes ago, Arendiva said:

I had my surgery 10/20 I’m still in the hospital because I wasn’t able to progress to stage two. I have been having trouble keeping fluids down. Things have improved these past few hours though so I’m hoping to get back home tomorrow.

Hang in there Arendiva! Everyone has their own experience! You'll be out and on to Stage 2 in no time!

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I was approved to go home on the afternoon of the 22nd. I’m doing much better now that I’m home since I have a much better selection of stage 1 and stage 2 foods at home. Hitting my Fluid goal is still a challenge but I’m determined to push through. On the bright side I have very little pain.

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I’m finally here Monday oct 30th at 6:30am getting a little bit nervous now I kicked this pre op diet butt have not been hungry the last couple of days even got a little energy but the weight stopped not losing anymore on the pre op just waiting on Monday to get here

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Hi there fellow October buddies! I'm currently four days post op for gastric bypass. Man has this been quite the journey. Can't wait to get off these pain meds. They make me so woozy. I had my hydration infusion today and going for another on Monday. I think it's interesting how many different things each provider is having people do for various types of surgery. I had to do 1 week of Protein Shake diet and Water only. I chose to do 12 days since doc ordered a liver biopsy based on my early 20s alcoholic hep of the liver. Still waiting on those results. Hoping 15 years of drinking minimally gave it a chance to heal somewhat. My beginning weight at the whole process in March 2023 was 284. After starting my life changing habits, I held steady at 268-274. After liquid diet I went down to 256. We shall see how the next few weeks go.

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On 7/26/2023 at 8:47 AM, priencessmisselsy said:

Is there anyone in October getting a Vgs? My date is 10/18/23 I’m so excited!

Mine was 10/19

How are you doing?

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Hi everyone! This is my first post on the boards. I had my surgery on 10/23. I'm feeling pretty good but I'm nervous about going back to work. I know I still need to have my Protein Shakes throughout the day. But I guess I'm just nervous about being tempted by the things people bring in. Going back to work next week so wish me luck!

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On 11/16/2023 at 1:22 PM, lousypictures said:

Hi everyone! This is my first post on the boards. I had my surgery on 10/23. I'm feeling pretty good but I'm nervous about going back to work. I know I still need to have my Protein Shakes throughout the day. But I guess I'm just nervous about being tempted by the things people bring in. Going back to work next week so wish me luck!

Good luck!! You can do it!! Just remind yourself of your whys and your goals when you are tempted. And bring nutritious Snacks so that you have something to substitute that you like when hunger strikes or someone is trying to push something tempting on you!

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