niccib

Hi guys! I’m new here and just two days ago (10/17/17), I had the gastric bypass procedure done! I’m ecstatic about this new chapter in my life and look forward to speaking with you all.

I’m only 3 days post-op but my love for sweets has deceased. I had a couple of popsicles and Crystal Light and my tastebuds were like “gross, girl, what is this?!” Smh lol one of nurses told me this could happen but sheesh lol

I’m sure she didn’t mean it either [emoji173]️

I'm sure Fluffy didn't mean to come across that way. She's actually very sweet and funny most of the time.
As for the flushing.. if it happens after taking your Vitamins it could be the niacin. But that should only happen for a couple hours.

Yea, I think it’s probaly hormones. And yea it’s not a foreign body but I knew exactly what you meant because it probaly feels like it!!! Very best of luck to you, I think you’re doing great. Did you manage to get to your doc? X

Thank you for your feedback. I believe it is my hormones trying to adjust, but I’m for sure asking my surgeon for a definitive answer, you know? I just thought it would have been a great place to interact with like-minded individuals who offered advice. (Of course I am not referring to you, you have been kind, thank you. )And yes, I understand how the pouch was developed but apparently the angry person who commented before you, decided to make him or herself feel better about themselves, by speaking from an angry place.

Certain times right after eating, I notice my face will flush for a while. I should write down what I consumed before having that happen and see if there is a pattern. So.. for you, it could be the same way..something you are consuming.
Or it could be hormones.
But, your pouch was fashioned out of your own stomach (unless your surgeon clearly said otherwise), so although it has to heal, there is no foreign body except your staples and suture material.

Hormones. I’m the same, PCOS and post surgery my cheeks are always flushed. Just wait until you’re further post-op and the libido kicks in HIGH gear. I have a “glow” all day. Pink cheeks. It’s almost embarrassing. LOL. And it does not matter if the rest of me is freezing either!

I think wls messes with your hormones for a bit. Perhaps ask your doc. Hope it all improves soon for you [emoji846]

Ok so I keep reading about taste preferences changing after surgery- something you once loved to eat or drink and now cannot stand even the thought of it post op. Science can't explain it. Tell us your experience with this strange phenomenon....

Day 4 post surgery and havent had any trouble. But tend to doubt myself if im sipping right or getting enough Protein and Water. Just started broth but it dont seem like there is enough time in the day to drink 64oz water get 60grams of protein ect. Does anyone else have these feelings???

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niccib - Congratulation on your surgery. Let us know if we can be of any help.
Right after surgery your body is in a major heal mode. It is common for individuals to be unable to meet their daily protein and Fluid requirements from the get-go. Just keep trying to reach you goals and you should be able to get there within the first couple weeks.
The fluid requirement is met by a combination. It is not only the water that you drink each day. But also the water you drink when you take your Vitamins and medicine. It is the milk you drink. It is the fluids content of the Protein Shakes. It is the water component of the Soups you take. It is met by flavored water such as Crystal Light. It is met by sugar free popsicles. It is met by tea and Decaf coffee. It is a combination of all the fluids that you consume during the day.