MissMegan91

My surgeon doesn't go by calories but I don't feel like risking my progress I've just been curious and thought about trying some but decided against it..Thinking smarter now Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery 12/6...With new year's coming up, how soon after surgery can you drink wine? Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I heard about the tolerance thing I guess I will just call my surgeon... Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Thanka Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Not in NYC but in NY Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Yes it is you should get 60-100g of Protein Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Stay strong! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Try ice on your incisions to decrease you're swelling should help Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Thanks guys! And your welcome 504 Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery on December 6th..and I'm on pureed foods. Looking forward I'm trying to figure out what types of recipes you all found were appetizing when you get to the soft solids or the solid stage. My dr goes with the South Beach diet but a lot of those recipes don't seem appealing. Suggestions? Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon has a scale the deciphers between % fat and % Water...if you lose fat but are retaining water the weight won't change...so ask your surgeon...but don't get frustrated you're still sticking to it and it's hard when frustrated! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I know the feeling...hey look I can only walk .25 a mile and then I have pain in my stomach...so not everyone is a marathoner Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! Are you hungry? How are you feeling? And you are lucky you already get puree. I'm looking at soft foods starting on the 10th of January.Thanks you too! Honestly no...right now I'm dealing with what everyone does I think...the mental cravings and stubbornness...my surgeon has me puree this week and next then soft solids the following week hopefully it get better:) Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I had mine on the 6th...and I found that as well as I thought I was doing I'm not...I still walk slow and what not but we have to remember we are still healing! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

You will be great! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I was in the hospital for 2 nights...but if you're going home just make sure that you have what you think you will need during the night near you, Water, ice, premeasured pain meds etc I'm sure you'll do fine!! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App Thanks! I can really eat all that puree or is that all soft solid? Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Had mine the 6th Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved 12/6 it's totally worth it! I'm already on puree! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Me too!! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

im super excited, a little nervous, but not much! IM READY!! Please keep me updated on how you feel. Ill do the same Also what are you guys packing in your hospital bag? Monday is coming do fast for me! lol I brought a robe loose clothes for discharge slippers, phone charger, toiletries etc and a book....but I ended up sleeping and walking and not using the book haha Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Good luck guys! I had mine on the 6th it's totally worth it:) Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

I found that if I swallow a little air with my liquid it helps if I fell the need to burp Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Hair loss doesn't start until 3 or 4 months post op. I have read that but thanks I'll be happy to lose some hair for better health Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

Good luck!! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

1&2: My pain was horrible but I also had a hernia repair. I made sure to ask for meds when my pain level was at like a 2 or 3 because let's be real it takes nurses awhile to get the meds then for the meds to kick in. I also found that ice packs were a god sent after surgery to help with pain control. Definitely get up and walk around to help with the gas 3: keep drinking!! My doctor had a regiment set 4oz an hour...make sure you take slow sips, to this day I still get some pain if I take to big of a sip and I'm pain free (1wk post op) 4: As far as the dogs I have 2 dogs that like to lay on me as well and to be honest you won't want them on your stomach (atleast I didn't the thought made me cringe) so I kept a pillow there for "protection" just in case. 5: my post op appointment was yesterday and doc said when you are back to yourself and def not on the pain meds..makes sense since he sent me home with liquid narcotics 6: 1 week post op and I've lost 17lbs so I guess it depends on the person but from my 6 years of research and various contacts it's supposedly going to come off quickly. Yay!! 7: my recovery hasn't been too bad so far but don't over exert yourself for sure...make sure you still get plenty of rest 8: I have no problem sleeping on my stomach now but for the first few days I slept semi reclined like in a recliner...helped with the gas pain too!! 9: post op diet...I'm shocked they didn't tell you this as well...in the hospital I was only allowed Water and ice until I had my contrast test then "bariatric clear liquids" so broth sugar free Jello etc. I continuously was letting ice melt in my mouth because it didn't hurt to swallow the miniscule amount. Hospital jello was crap but when I got home for the last week I lived on Protein shakes, v8+h20, h2o, tomato Soup, jello (box has less after taste) and my doctor allowed me to have 4oz activia yogurt only the vanilla 10: my hair hasn't fallen out Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App