Myaiku_Kuraitani

My pain was around for less than a week. About six days. It might be gone again by tomorrow. Healing varies from person to person. I heal fast so it didn't take long for my pain to go away and finally stand up straight again. I heard somewhere that the incision pain usually lasts around two weeks. But again it varies from person to person and depends on the many factors out there. It's normal to have pain there but your doctor would know for sure. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 172 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I eat medium sized shrimp and scallops almost all the time. I just put the entire shrimp in my mouth, chew it well and then send it on it's way. I bite half of the scallop, chew it well then repeat. If I eat anything other than that, the bites are way smaller. I'd cut a tiny section off of it (Chicken, turkey or beef) then eat it. I always eat seafood at home and if I'm not home and if the place where I'm at don't have seafood I'll just eat those other meats. But not a lot. They're heavy on my pouch, hence why I only eat shrimp or Scallops. Those are the easiest to get down. I rarely eat fish. Don't like how it feels going down. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 172 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Basically what LifeChangesLori said. I'm four months post-op Gastric Bypass. I'm not a surgeon or anything but I'd say go for Bypass. I did it because I thought the benefits outweighed the benefits of the sleeve and I needed the extra help with portion control. I did it because I only wanted to go through one surgery and not have to risk coming back for a revision. Never had experience with the lapband. This was the first surgery. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 172 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

The pain isn't too bad as long as it's monitored. I was in tolerable pain once I got home for four days then it got a lot better a day after. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 172 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I had nausea and pain. Other than that my recovery went better than I thought it would. My stomach and incisions healed nicely. I just had problems getting enough fluids in but that's not much of a problem now. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 172 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

When you get on solids, maybe even puréed you'll get full but from my personal experience, I get full off everything and anything. Even water. My appetite returned but it's not as bad. I just drink water and it goes away again. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 172 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I was in pain still, tired and hardly didn't eat anything. Well, drink anything since I was still on broth, Jello and water... And popsicles. I didn't move much either. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 172 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

When I had my appointment, I went to see the one that I already had before the process and it took less time than that. He asked those same questions above but worded them differently and there wasn't any test to take. He just filled out some form and faxed it back to the hospital. He already knows how I am so the appointment was a lot shorter and an easier process. We both had a mutual agreement. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 172 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

It's normal. I'm on the same shot. Didn't get periods pre-op. Now, I spot for a few days. Usually. The longest it went on for was two weeks. I'm hoping this shot will stop all the bleeding again because I want nothing to do with the pain I would get before I even started getting the shot. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 173 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I had my surgery in April haven't truly stalled until August 11th. The stall broke today. Usually I would lose every other day. So my stall stuck around for two weeks, that is the longest my weight stayed the same. It does eventually pass for everyone but I understand how you feel. Sometimes when I gain weight back I freak out and get mad at myself for it. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 173 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Heat will help with the gas pains. I always used a heating pad. I'd try not to bend my torso a lot. If you're really concerned about the way your incisions currently feel, talk to your surgeon and ask questions about any concern you may have. That's what they're there for. [emoji846] ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 173 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I did the same thing a few times. I ate things that weren't good for me and gained 5 lbs back, lost that then gained 3 lbs then lost that. It only seems to happen when 1. I'm not home for a few days. 2. It's about to be shark week. The best thing to do when you know you caused the weight gain and not Mother Nature being a jerk is just to pick yourself back up. You may or may not be mad at yourself for messing up but just know that mistakes can be corrected. [emoji846] ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 173 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I stayed for two days and one night. My follow up was about two weeks after surgery. I'll be 4 months post op tomorrow. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 174 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I'm on a Pesceterian diet now but pre-op I ate any kind of meat. It probably won't effect you as long as you get in enough protein every day. I eat mostly shrimp and scallops with any kind of vegetable I like. I rarely eat fish now. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 174 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

My sense of smell is the same way. If I'm in a car with the windows down, I can smell restaurants that are a mile or so away... Or just food in general. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 174 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I don't live in New York but I think there is a CoreLife Eatery in a few locations there. I guess it would depend on how far out of surgery you are too. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 174 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

A heating pad and big pillow helped me the most post-op... And comfy clothes. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 174 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Probably not while you're on pre-op but they may say you can have decaf coffee/tea a little while later post-op. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 174 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I don't really get Dumping syndrome. The Foamies, maybe. I only throw up if I eat more than what my pouch can handle. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 174 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I try not to go over 20 grams. 30 at the most. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 174 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I'd wait another two weeks but maybe you should call your surgeon's office to be sure. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 174 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

13 lbs the second month and 8 lbs the third month. I started at 226. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 174 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I haven't had sex at all. It just doesn't appeal to me anymore. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 175 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Almost 4 months out. I eat Quinoa every once in a blue. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 175 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I don't eat for 20 minutes. I get full before the time is up. Especially if the meat is dense/heavy. After a few bites of fish and maybe one Broccoli floret, I'm full. I'm strictly on a seafood diet, so it's either shrimp or Scallops, sometimes fish of some sort for me. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 176 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX