trishrnyoung

hi. Sounds good to me. I had surgery on March 22, and have lost 48 lbs. I have hit what is calles a "Stall" several times a couple times for a couple weeks or more. I think Protein is the key though. I often don't think I am getting enough protein. but it sounds like you are getting it in your proteim powders which I think I will do more of. Thank you for those wise words. We can all learn from one another. Hang in there.

Honey, this is NOT the easy way out. I am 6 wks post op and weighed 243 before surgery. I am a retired CPT from the Army and never dreamed that I would end up this way. I use to weigh 117 lbs for years. I asked myself how this happened too but it really doesn't matter. The important thing is that you are doing something about it. I don't know if age gives you any special resolve, as I am almost 57 yrs old, but I have lost 32 lbs in 6 weeks and I LOVED food. You will make it regardless. You will not have a choice. You will see things much differently after your surgery has come and gone. But, one word of advice. Whether your doctor told you to or not, start being on a liquid diet now if your surgery is the 18th. I ate right up until the night before my surgery and the incision, one of five, that he took the stomach out of he aslo had to clean out because my stomach was full of food. I ended up getting an infection and still have an open incision getting wound care every day. It is not worth it!!! Take this simple word of advice. Start that liquid diet now!

Relax. It will be all right. One day at a time. The thing that I was most afraid of was waking up after surgery and realizing it was DONE! But I just treated it like any of my other surgeries and I was A ok. Don't be afraid. And don't eat tonight!

well I am now on solid food. But, I am finding so much I can no longer eat or drink. Keep a food log so you will know for the future. And, don't touch those things again. Not to discourage anybody and I am NOT advocating throwing up but after have some hamburger and orange juice, I was up for four hours during the night throwing up orange juice. I am now 6 weeks out and I have lost 32 lbs. Keep on keepin on, It will all be ok. Atleast that is what I keep telling myself.

if you are post-op the soft food stage starts 2 weeks out or after your first post-op appt with your surgeon. I didn't do the pre-op liquid, my surgeon didn't require me to, or he failed to tell me. But I now know it is a must as I suffered complications, an infected incision, because I ate the night before. It is not worth it. If you are pre-op, it is very important to be on that liquid diet.

I am a diet pepsi addict - before surgery. I am not even going to take a chance on drinking it now. I don't want the empty calories. I know I need to drink Protein for alot of reasons and my stomach doesn't hold much so I choose it first. I have an open incision from my surgery because of infection and I need it for that too. Aslo, I have hair down to my butt and I don't want to lose it so I choose protein to avoid that. I would give anything for a diet pop, but, I care more about getting results from my surgery. I am still a novice at this having had surgery on Mar 22. I still have a long journey ahead of me.

I was sleeved on 3/22 and reached 21 lbs down three days ago. But now, I have gained three lbs back! I am so discouraged and upset, I just don't know why I haved gained 3 lbs. Maybe I am not getting enouch Protein. Or maybe its because I haven't had a bowel movement in a week. Anyone know what I should do? I am so discouraged. Please someone, tell me what to do. I have heard of the three week stall because at first before I was three weeks out I thought that is what had happened. But now, I get on the scales after two days and I have gained! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

"If yad to pay for this out of your own pocket, you wouldn't do it.) Oh my gosh, you must realize that came from a person that weighed in excess of 100 lbs more than me.

I was sleeved on Mar 22 and the surgeon did NOT require that I be on a liquid diet. They simply advised that I was not to eat anything after 11pm and I was first up in the morning for surgery. I can tell you that it is a good idea atleast where I am sitting. I ate a huge supper the night before and I had horrible consequenses. The surgeon said there was still alot of food in my stomach when he got in there. He said he had to clean all that out before he could do the sleeve. I had 5 incisions but the one he took the contents out of and the stomach out of got infected. So bad that they had to open the incision back up. Now I have a wound about 2 inches long and 1 inch deep (It has improved, it was worse at first). My reason for telling you this is so that you will embrace the idea knowing that you probably wont have the complication I had. Youre going to be on a liquid diet after surgery so get used to it for a little while. It will all be ok honey. Just keep your eyes on the goal. Good luck!!

the first 2 weeks I lost 20lbs. I was so excited. But a week ago I stopped losing and when I got on the scales this morning I have gained 8 lbs. I am so upset that I am considering go beck to the full liquid/puree stage.I am so discouraged. I don't know what to do. Of course starting the night before last I couldn't get ward. Same thing yesterday all day. I took my temperature and it was 101.8. I called the surgeon on call and because of our spring/winter storm he told me to go the local ER and have them call him. They said I have a UTI and put me on Bactrim. But I feel there is something wrong. I hate a bunch of strawberries this morning and it barely filled me up. It feels like I have not even had the surgery!!! what is goin on. Of course I still have an open incision form it getting infected that is being cared for everyday. Also I am so tired, any suggestions? could I have a leak? No one has addressed that.

so, I have heard of it, the three week stall, but I don't like it very much. I think part of my problem is that I am not taking in enough fluids or just throwing them up. I just took some mirilax because I havent had a bowel movement in a week. Yes, I said a week. I have RA and am on pain medication and that doesn't help at all. so when does this stage pass. I am so discouraged!

Well I just took some Miralax and hopefully that will help. I don't want to sound greedy about my weight loss, but this was a huge step as it was for all of us. I am grateful for this forum. I will be checking in often if thats ok. I plan to start each day new with realistic expectations, even if, each day.

I hope youre right and having a bowel movement will make a difference. And, I know maybe I am expecting too much of my surgery. I never was one to eat much during the day but would eat a huge evening meal. So, consequently, I am not concentrating very well on my fluids and Protein. I need to have some kind of reminder to drink, drink, drink I guess. Any tricks you can share with me would be appreciated.

well honey, I understand all too well. I had no problem drinking that much pop or soda before surgery but just hate this Water flavored or not stuff. I really miss my pepsi. But I keep thinking how much better I am going to feel after I lose 100 lbs. I was sleeved on Mar 22 and have lost 21 lbs. I doubt I get enough Protein in but I get so nauseous that I have to stop putting things in my mouth. I am almost 57 years old, but, I think I can do this because I wasn't always heavy. I still remember small. That is my salvation. I have had my emotional moments a lot, but I always have. That is why I had the sleeve as opposed to the bypass was because I knew I couldn't stop my psych meds. I have found adult coloring is very relaxing and takes my mind off of the whole thing. It helps since I am retired and need something to occupy my time. Also find a supportive person to talk to. I have my husband who has been through this with me every step of the way. Good luck to you honey. I will pray for you.

I bet you are elissa. My doctor should have told me to do that. But don't look too forward to eating because you will probably be on a liquid diet for 2 weeks after surgery and then on a soft diet for 4 weeks after that. You won't be really hungry and if you eat one bite too many or drink one sip too much, it will come right back up. I am still learning my limitations and the signals my stomach is sending to my brain to tell me when to stop eating. It is a work in process.

whats the date of your surgery Spuddy? I wish you all the good health in the world whether you have had it already this month or are still waiting. If I can help I will. But I am only 3 weeks post-op today and have lost 21.2 lbs.

Well its been three weeks and I have lost 20 lbs. but nothing in the last three days. So needless to say I am discouraged! I am wondering if some of my medications are hindering my weight loss. My medications is the reason I had the sleeve and not the bypass. I know I need support and I have some support to offer. If you take a lot of medication I have found that putting it in applesauce either crushed or whole helps get them down. But you have to plan your meals around it because sometimes fluids and that much applesauce will fill you up/

Take something loose to the hospital wear home. Either way they do the procedutre, laproscopically or open, you will not want anything tight around your abdomen. The other advice I have is, they say not to eat after 11 the night before, and I stopped at 8, but the surgeon said there was still alot of food in my stomach that he had to clean out before he could take the majority of my stomach out. Unfortunately I got an infection in one of my 5 incisions that is open at present and I am going to have wound care done every day. So my advise is, no solid food for atleast 24 hours before surgery. Dealing with this open wound is a pain, and dangerous. Also I found that my surgeon didn't know alot about wound care so once I returned home, 60 miles away, I was basically on my own. The best thing is to avoid that complication at all cost. Good luck to you you.

I had a fellow nurse friend say "If you would have had to pay for the surgery, you wouldn't have done it" And, "You are so lucky". Well I jumped through all the hoops to have this surgery paid for and who says I wouldn't have had it done if I would have had to pay for it. And, luck has absolutely nothing to do with it. Everyone says she is just jealous because she weighs in excess of 370 lbs but she has the same options I did. Its a huge change of life and you have plenty of time to think about it while you wait it out and go to all the classes. They don't make it easy to have done if you have insurance so be proud of your decision. I am. It was a choice that I made to live a longer life, off of a CPAP machine I hope, in, time. I am interested in how others have replied to these questions.

hi all. proudgrammy, thats 20 lbs post-op. Maybe I am being too hard on myself. I think, staying off the scales is a good idea. My mom, who is a great inspiration to me agrees. I probably am not getting enough Protein or fluids because I can't keep from being nauseous. It feels like it is "right there" and it wont go anywhere, up or down. So I end up throwing up a lot of spit. I was 239 when I started and would LOVE to get down to 130. That would exceed my expectations. I feel like I wish I could have had the bypass but there are some medications that I will never get off of, like my psych meds. And, I know one of them does cause weight gain so I know I am fighting upstream with that one. But with all this being said, I do feel better already. There are some things that most people take for granted that I couldn't do 3 weeks ago that I can do now. I have severe RA but am determined to walk as much as I can. I am embracing my treadmill because I know if I just cant go any further, I can just step off of it and I am home near a seat. I have had a total left knee and my right one needs to be replaced. I really felt it yesterday when I was on the treadmill, but am determined not to have it replaced until one year post-op. I am so glad I found this site. I live out in the middle of nowhere where the nearest support group is 60 miles away. Even then, I plan on attending as many as I can. Thanks all for your wise thoughts.

I had my surgery on 3/22/16 and would love a pal to share experiences, ups and downs, etc. I live in Wheatland WY and am approaching my 57th birthday. I have lost 20 lbs since surgery but already feel like I have hit a plateau.