katiethone64

I'm just curious how having gastric bypass surgery has effected your marriage? I'm concerned that my husband isn't going to be able to handle it. He is so accustomed and content with a lazy, inactive, food/marijuana based lifestyle that he is beginning to resent the healthy choices I am making for myself. I am no longer "okay" with meidocre and only want the best for myself, my future and his as well. We've been married 7 years and have always had issues when it comes to the lifestyle choices he makes. I'm just curious to hear others experiences. Sorry for the rant.

Surgery date 10/09/12 298 lbs day of surgery 259 lbs thismorning.. 39 lbs lost

It will slow down eventually. I had a 4 week liquid diet after surgery...I can move too pured foods on Tuesday (week 5). I've lost 35 lbs, but i'm starting to see it slow down

I returned to work 2 Weeks exactly after surgery...my recovery had been awesome. Good luck

They did not require anything other then the psych Eval and nutritionist appointment. No 3,6 or 12 month diet either. The whole process took me 28 days from first surgeon appointment to day of surgery.

That's fantastic! Our stats are pretty similar. I was 298 on the day of surgery 10/9. I'm 3 Weeks out today and down to 266.2. I'm so impatient and I can't wait for the infamous "front butt" to disappear! On the plus side, losing all that weight around my upper waist has made my boobs look fabulous! Great job! Can't wait to see where this journey takes you!

That's fantastic! Our stats are pretty similar. I was 298 on the day of surgery 10/9. I'm 3 Weeks out today and down to 266.2. I'm so impatient and I can't wait for the infamous "front butt" to disappear! On the plus side, losing all that weight around my upper waist has made my boobs look fabulous! Great job! Can't wait to see where this journey takes you!

Stick with it! I'm less then 3 Weeks out, and feel 100% (was even in a car accident the first week). It does get better ! The gas is uncomfortable, but walk, walk, walk! Congratulations on your new journey!

Weighed myself for the first time since surgery on 10/9/12. I knew I had lost a little, but never thought 20 lbs! It's crazy to watch your body "melt" away! I'm feeling fantastic and going back to work tomorrow. My incisions have healed super quick and i'm having minimal scarring. Post op 298 Today 277.6!

Anyone else extremely depressed post op? I'm 10 days out and am completely mentally drained. Physically I feel fine, but i've never felt so hopelessly depressed in my life. I feel fatter now then I did pre op and simply want to run away. Anyone else experience this? I feel hopeless.

Ooh my poor,poor husband! He's been so sweet and understanding, he really is a champ! I resolved to not buy a scale for this journey. I don't want to be focused on a number (clothes size is close enough) so,I don't know of I've gained or lost, but I still feel grosse! I'm hoping that "this too shall pass" and at some point in the near future I'll feel proud of the decision I made to have WLS,and maybe feel a little less like punching a baby...lol (figure of speech..id never really punch a baby )

I don't feel like i'm mourning food or anything like that,I just feel unstable, like i'm a complete wreck!

When that drain comes out you'll get some relief too! I felt atleast 60% better the second it was removed! Good luck!

Thanks! I have my follow up with the doctor on Monday, I'll trail too him more about it then. I'm still pretty gassy and my stomach is constantly gurgling. Anything that smells or tastes even remotely sweet nausiates me. Water has been my best friend simply because its flavorless!

I'm 4 days post op and having a really hard time hitting my protein goal today. Water is about all I can get down. Everything else is nauseating and impossible. Anyone else experience this post op? I'm hoping tomorrow is better, but today has been rough as far as intake goes. Blah!

Dr. sent me home on lovenox injections to prevent blood clots, anyone else on injections also?

Its certainly not easy in any way, shape or form! I had my surgery Tuesday and aside from the constant gas and left side pain its bareable. I'm sorry you are having issues/complications. We all did this for a specific reason and my hope is that you start seeing results quickly and feel satisfied with the decision you made. You're going to do fantastic!

Barely. I just don't have any desire to ingest anything. I'm forcing myself every few hours to have a few ounces of a shake and a bottle of Water. food in general just sounds grose! I was pretty sore and crampy thismorning, but once they pulled the drainage tube I had instant relief. I am having an issue with my left eye being completely dialated while my right eye is normal. Doctors are thinking its related to the patch I was wearing behind my left ear for Nausia. Some kind of reaction. We're just watching it real close. Glad you are doing ok!

Barely. I just don't have any desire to ingest anything. I'm forcing myself every few hours to have a few ounces of a shake and a bottle of Water. food in general just sounds grose! I was pretty sore and campy

How are you feeling? Our surgery was on the same day! I'm feeling great! How about you?

Good luck! I had mine yesterday morning...and Havnt even needed pain needs since around 4pm yesterday. Its uncomfortable for sure, but for me its totally doable. My heart rate was pretty low lastnight, in the lower 40's they were a little worried, but its back to normal now. The most pain is on the left side and in my chest from all the air they pump into you. Coughing hurts and so does laughing, but like I said its doable! Good luck for all you having surgery this week! Its so going to be worth it in the end!

Good luck! I had mine yesterday morning...and Havnt even needed pain needs since around 4pm yesterday. Its uncomfortable for sure, but for me its totally doable. My heart rate was pretty low lastnight, in the lower 40's they were a little worried, but its back to normal now. The most pain is on the left side and in my chest from all the air they pump into you. Coughing hurts and so does laughing, but like I said its doable! Good luck for all you having surgery this week! Its so going to be worth it in the end!

Surgery went well today! While I am uncomfortable, its nothing compared to how bad I thought it was going to be! New life started thismorning and I couldn't be more excited!