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I was allowed salads after 3 months
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bowel movements are a no go
Ms.L. replied to ashleyy_beckerr's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the same problem until I was on a regular diet that included fruits and vegetables. It will get better. Until then I used Colace a few times a week as a stool softener. It didn't make me have a BM, but it made it easier when I did. -
15 days out and haven't had that "full" feeling...what's wrong that I don't feel full yet?
Ms.L. replied to nycchef76's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I felt the same way. However when I moved to solid food I finally got the full feeling. -
I am 3 months out and I eat much less, but totally normal. I have never gotten sick from something I've eaten. While still on the liquid diet and mushy diet there were many times when I felt hungry and was worried that the surgery didn't work. Right from the beginning I did not have trouble eating. Once I was on full solids, I know I fill up fast, but eating has never been a problem. A typical dinner for me is 2-3 oz of chicken, some cooked veggies and if I am very hungry that day maybe 1/2 of a very small baked potato. I know people say avoid other things beside Protein and veggies, but a 2-3 times a week with dinner I enjoy some potato just for variety. Drinking has also never been a problem for me after about day 3. I know there are people who do have problems, but there are also many, many people who can eat and drink comfortably right from the start ~ just in much smaller portions!
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Stomach Sleepers-How soon after surgery could you sleep on your stomach?
Ms.L. replied to TREVORSMOM's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It was actually quicker than I expected. Within a few days I was sleeping on my side with a pillow propped against me (almost like being on stomach) and probably in about 2 weeks I was back to sleeping on my stomach. I've had other surgery where it took much longer. The recovery from this surgery was very easy. -
One more can of tuna or chicken and I'm gonna puke! Need lunch ideas.
Ms.L. replied to TheWigster's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
low fat mozzarella cheese stick with fruit or veggies! -
I'm 10 days out and I get hungry. My doctor puts us on the pureed and mushy diet the day after surgery. Before I left the hospital I had tuna with mayo. I can also eat yogurt, scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese and a few other things. I definitely get hungry, the difference is I am satisfied after about 2 oz of food. This may sound strange, but I'm glad I still feel hunger. I want to still enjoy food, just much less food and at a healthy weight!
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7 days Post op cravings and tiredness
Ms.L. replied to Gauge'sMom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm day 3. My doctor starts us on mushies and purees while still in the hospital on Day 2. It definitely helps knowing I can eat something. In the hospital I had tuna with mayo before going home. Only about 2 oz. While eating I didn't feel full, but after I stopped eating I wasn't hungry to go back for more. I've had yogurt, tuna and mashed potato so far with no problems. -
I'm home from the hospital and feeling better than expected. My doctor does not do the liquid diet. After my swallow test I had liquids for Breakfast. At lunch when I could eat 2 oz of tuna fish or cream Soup - it was my choice with n problems, they sent me home! I am home for Christmas - so happy. I hope the rest of you Dec. 23rd people are as lucky as me.
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I'm on the 23rd too! Hoping to be home on the 24th.