Lise2021

I will be a year post op in December and I am currently struggling with fluids. I was never a big water drinker pre or post op during the fall/winter season. However, during spring and summer I do well on liquids. Now I am getting in an average 16 oz a day, I am still getting in my food but even that is getting skimpy. Any ideas on low calorie drinks (I don't like tea) and are meal replacements an option this far out? Sent from my SM-G950U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Chris

So yesterday I got OCD with cleaning and super happy to throw away some clothes. I have since made it my goal to slowly replace items that no longer fit, for instance, donate or throw away 4 pairs of clothes, buy 4 pairs of clothes. However, I don't necessarily want this to be a constant (buy all new clothes, only to get rid of em for a smaller size), because I haven't reached my goal. So what are some tips on clothes management?

Making a meal isn't convenient for everyone. In addition, after any procedure you're essentially following an atkins diet (low fat, low carbs, high protein). That being said there is relatively "good" fast food you can purchase; for instance, a burger from Wendy's no bun or topping. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I did 3-4 lean cuisine meals which totaled 1000 kcal a day. So idk what you're preop requirements are, but mine was 1000 calories per day for 2 weeks. Also, I didn't bother to eat, let alone get up that early. I'm 17 days post, so it'll be worse after that because you'll be on liquids for 2 weeks so enjoy it now! But it's all worth it, cravings will go away and on top of that you still have your stomach, and because of your BMI your body requires more food so you got to sit and think about it for a minute. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Well if you can't keep anything down including meds, i think you might want to contact your team again. They didn't release me until I was able to tolerate liquids. I'm assuming you're fast on your way to dehydration, which means you'll have to go back to the hospital anyway. I threw up almost the entire time in the hospital and threw up once at home, so I've been tolerating things well since (17 days post). Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

No problem honey! Rant all day if you will, cause this is what this post is for me. Like they'll offer me food knowing damn well I can't eat that. They need to get they life, cause I got mine. I don't understand why people disagree with what you're doing, but then in reality they're doing and wanting the same thing just differently. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App Omg right?! She keeps trying to tell me how i should lose weight. I think she's trying to live vicariously through me because she was in the process of getting lap bad years ago but pulled out. She says it's because her husband didn't want her to at the last minute but i think she just got scared. So she and our oldest sister have been trying to push me into this surgery for years. I wasnt ready then, i felt like it wouldn't have been entirely my decision. I wish I'd have done it back then but im glad i waited. I feel more mentally prepared now than before. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App That's family for you. I guess we can use it as prep for the outsiders. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

No problem honey! Rant all day if you will, cause this is what this post is for me. Like they'll offer me food knowing damn well I can't eat that. They need to get they life, cause I got mine. I don't understand why people disagree with what you're doing, but then in reality they're doing and wanting the same thing just differently. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I live with my family so this is what I have to deal with, but it annoys me more so than bothers me. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App Yup Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I think this is just gonna have to be a trial and error of natural things that I can use. I'm not necessarily worried or freakin out at this point since I'm still new, but it is what it is. I just have to give my body a chance to get used to this new lifestyle. I think because I'm young my team is expecting a relatively quick bounce back, which it will eventually and on top of that I just started on puree so... I'm not even at the "meal" stage. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I have a box of benefiber that I use Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App I have a box of benefiber that I use Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App Thanks! Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Anybody got that family member thats still giving you advice on how to lose weight after surgery and what they and other people are doing; and then buys the Protein shakes you have as a "meal replacement" for themselves, but doesn't change a thing about their diet. Also, they don't usually cook, but now all of a sudden your kitchen has become an all you can eat buffet. *rolling eyes! Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

If you are on pain meds, I'd bet a dime to dollar that is what is causing your constipation. Oxycotin and Hydrocodone are like cement mixers to my bowels. They're trying to get me off meds to go to the restroom so the dulcolax, colace, suppositories and the like... I stopped pain meds a week ago. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App I go to the gym and walk around the house Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

Yeah, but they're trying to get me off the meds. I'll try the juice. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

That ruined my whole appetite. I think I need a bottle of tylenol and I'm going to try and drink some Protein and lay face down for recovery. Thanks guys! Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App