Brian Green

Looking to others In my area

So I'm two months post op and over the last 5 weeks my energy level has dropped I have no desire to do anything. I'm sleeping a lot and just hang in front of TV for most of the day. No weird thoughts or anything just feel blah and unmotivated.

So if anyone knows exactly which body chemicals change during the post op process, my doctor had said usually your bodies chemicals change and balance out in about 3 weeks and some people it takes longer. But i have been unable to find any thing concerning these changes, i know one chemical change causes the hair loss in some and thinning of hair in others..etc....

Contacted my doctor today who performed my gastric bypass, he is sending me to a Psychiatrist that i had seen before surgery for the pre surgical stuff, so maybe he can help with what ever is going on because i can find no reason in myself for me to be depressed. so i hope to go next week and i have support group next Thursday so maybe ill bring it up and see who else has gone threw this i have met 1 lady who did but haven't had the chance to sit and talk with her .

i looked over he Facebook PAGE AND CANNOT LOCATE ANY ARTICLE ON DEPRESSION, IF YOU HAPPEN TO HAVE A WEB LINK TO THAT ARTICLE THAT WOULD BE GREAT . THANKS

most of their stuff is high in sugar im on a 3 gram rule but they look good

all the nuts ive looked at in the store seem to be high in protein but also high in carbs, will be interesting to see replies to this post

Well had my 3 week 3 day post op exam today and that went really well i am down 32 pounds total and 12 pounds since August 5th. doctor was very pleased but did say i had to cut back on fluids i am drinking double the requirement . also start physical therapy in 4 weeks instead of 6 weeks.

Premier Protein is the best i have had 30 grams protein per 11 ounce shake, they are really priced well at BJ'S & Sams Club

in support group the other night i heard people saying they had a hard time getting liquids in , one girl said she drinks about 4 ounces then has to wait 30 minutes to an hour to drink another 4 ounces. i also thought something was wrong since i was able to drink so much but they said it was a good thing just slow it down.

has been my main issue since my surgery august 14th i take a dose of miralax everyday but hasn't really changed anything

My surgery was August 5th 2014 and i have had an energy issue as well, doctor said yesterday thats fine just move around a lot. i did start walking the day of surgery and walked for the next 2 weeks but after walking i felt drained like i had done a full day of yard work or something. i also hope things become normal but not yet

i only use scales when i see a doctor my surgeon told me not to get hung up on the scales which i had begun to do my first 2 weeks and since then i put them in the garage. so i will weigh again September 11th at group meeting then again September 28 at doctor visit.

i was drinking a lot right out of surgery i haven't had one issue with the liquids, i drink 4 or 5 bottles of 16.9 oz deer park Water as well as 4 cups decaf coffee at 16 oz each and 2 11 oz Protein shakes a day. doctor said slow it down 48 to 64 is all i need. but starting this today i find it hard to do i just keep on drinking, doctor did say he has patients who have a very hard time getting any water or fluids down.

2 months before my surgery August 5th i was researching the future on what to eat and recipes i still search daily for new ideas for that time when it arrives i can eat some what normal. i think that even helped me since every thing i do every day is for the future and down the road, it did take me 2 weeks to wrap my head around what i was about to do but the end decision was easy something has to happen.

i mix miralax once a day with my decaf coffee and that has worked for me, if you choose this method get the Walmart generic its much cheaper

i feel that way also surgery was August 5th had no complications at all went home on the 6th eating and drinking has been no issue but then again i feel nothing hungry nore full but they said i had to eat 3 times per day no Snacks, i cook for my family and even went to a birthday party this past weekend and watched and took pictures had no emotional effects from it like i have read from others. i do feel blessed that it has come out this way

A strong positive family support system has helped me my wife has been great as well as friends and neighbors.

Surgery was August 5th i drank my lunch on the 6th in the required time with no issues and very little surgical pain as well as walked most of the night after surgery and was released by 3 pm the 6th. i hate hospitals my only goal was to leave LOL !!!

Anyone have any food ideas for post op like 3 months out and longer, recipes and food sources maybe even eating out ideas and tips. I would be very interested in any of your ideas or methods that you use for cooking such as recipes or even menu ideas when going out.

I heard the 7 layer beans dips from the stores and the 5 layer bean dips are good choices as well as Hummus and Guacamole

these are some great looking recipes thank you so much

Anyone have any food ideas for post op like 3 months out and longer, recipes and food sources maybe even eating out ideas and tips. I would be very interested in any of your ideas or methods.

2 weeks and 3 days out and I have had no hunger or wanting snacks feed doesn't bother me at all, I even cook for the family and watch them eat while I eat my 2 ounces of cottage cheese and 1 ounce of applesauce LOL !

no taste issues i'm 2 weeks and 3 days out, except for water, tap water, spring water doesn't matter it taste like dirt