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This is a gym at the hospital where I had my surgery. It is used for other patients, but 4 days a week at a specific time it is just used for Bariatric patients or people who want to lose weight. I have never been to a gym before, but I feel completely comfortable going there. It's non judgmental and the trainers are great!

When people asked me at work what kind of surgery had, I simply said abdominal surgery and left it at that.

I am 2 months post op and hit my first stall! It is very frustrating. It's been over a week. I also started working out at a bariatric gym 3 days a week for 1 1/2 hours so I am not sure if that has something to do with it. I am hoping like you it will pass soon because it is very frustrating

Just wondering the length of time spent out of work. I am a teacher and went back after 2 weeks without doctor's approval. I made it 3 days and was completely exhausted. I went back again this week and I did ok yesterday, but today I felt awful. I was exhausted and lightheaded and had to leave early. When I met with my surgeon yesterday he said most patients stay out 3-4 weeks. He gave me permission to go back, but after today I am not sure I am ready. Wondering if this is normal?

@@JennsinCA Hi, Can you tell me where you purchase genepro? I am currently using pure protein in a shake, but I like the idea of adding it to yogurt. I looked online but was not able to find it. Thanks

I am 4 weeks post op today and I beging stage 4 of my post op diet. This includes adding solids that are "soft" but no longer puréed. I am very nervous about starting to eat solids again. My main concern is if I will tolerate them and then I am concerned and I know this sounds silly, but will I gain weight????? Just wondering how anyone else handled beginning to eat solids again. Thanks????

Thanks to everyone who responded. Made it through 2 meals and all went well. Was nice to "eat" again????

I am trying to find a good cookbook to purchase that has healthy recipes for after surgery that I can cook for myself as well as my family. Any suggestions????

Thanks again to all who have replied. My ordered 3 of the cookbooks mentioned and can't wait to get them and start using the healthier recipes!!!!

r I am so sorry you are having these problems. That sounds awful. I do hope things improve for you. I completely understand that what is happening is not what your expected. Please keep me updated on how you are doing

Thanks so much for all the suggestions!!!! I have 3 children, one who is 15 and a very picky eater!!!!

I have 6 incisions and one is larger than the others and sore. I am assuming this is the incision where they pulled the stomach out. I also have a lot of bruising which is normal. Rest as much as you can! Good luck!

My protein shakes count towards my 60 oz of liquid per day. It was hard in the beginning, but it gets easier. My make sure I am sipping something every 10 minutes. The first few days home I set a timer and drank each time it went off. Did not want to end up dehydrated in er again!!! I also started to drink vitamin water zero which tastes really good!

Thanks to all who responded. It is very helpful ton now this feeling is "normal" and I am not alone!

I am 3 1/2 weeks post surgery. Though happy with results, I am dealing with regrets and depression especially when I watch my family eating food I can't have. I can really use a mentor to help me understand and work through these emotions. Thanks!

I am 3 1/2 weeks post surgery and am having similar feelings. I struggle getting 60 oz of fluid in a day and ended up in er for dehydration. I have now learned to sip water every 10 minutes. The hardest part for me right now is watching my family eat "normal" food while I can't. This is so depressing. Tonight I was crying wondering why in the world did I do this?? I reading posts about depression after surgery helped me feel like I am not alone with my feelings and they are normal. I have to remember and focus on the positives... I'm losing weight, I'm off one of my blood pressure meds, and my cholesterol is now in the normal range. Find something positive and hold on to that and take one day at a time.