MsTipps

Everyone says the first 2 weeks are the toughest hun. This will get better xxx

Nerves are completely normal! I made a will as I was convinced something would go wrong. I had never had a general anaesthetic or anything before. In reality, the op was absolutely fine and I was up walking soon after. Been home since the second day and keeping my water and protein down fine. There is nothing you can't handle - I promise. X

I've gotta do liquid only for two weeks after surgery. I'm a week out and already wanting real food. So relieved I'm not the only one who feels this way xx

I walked every two hours after surgery. My body felt up to it though. I think you have to do what feels right for you xx

I'm a week out today and just learning when my pouch is full as it's quite subtle for me. I think sipping very slowly is the important bit. If feel a little burp/air bubble in my tummy; I assume it's time to stop drinking and it's been working. Also stick to the recommended volumes from your healthcare providers. Mine said 50ml is all to take at one sitting in the first week or so. Xxx

It was much better than I thought it would be hun. I was up and about walking quickly and I think that helped a lot. You will be a bit tender at the incision sites but you'll get pain relief for that. The key is to walk as much as you can to move the gas and avoid complications like clots. I got up for a walk every two hours. You should also slowly sip water as soon as your carers let you to get off your drip and stay hydrated. Be prepared for a bit of burping and feeling a bit nauseous but there's absolutely nothing that you can't handle xxx

All good here! On liquids for the first 2 weeks. So far they're going down well. I really like the broth and the protein shakes are fine. Looking forward to moving to the puree stage. Good luck for your op xxx

It's weird how different everyone's post op meal plans are. Mine is protein shakes only - 50ml each hour with a target of 700ml per day for the first 2 weeks. Week 3 and 4 I move to ice cube sized portions of puréed food. What's everyone else been told? X Yeah I'm finding getting alk the protein shakes down really hard. I'm up to about 450ml a day but my goal is 700ml. It's just so gross and I have no appetite xxx

Yeah I'm finding getting alk the protein shakes down really hard. I'm up to about 450ml a day but my goal is 700ml. It's just so gross and I have no appetite xxx

I'll definitely try this. Xxx

Oh yeah I've still got a little pain in the muscles too. They said the first week will be most tender then will ease a lot. I'm being cautious when standing/sitting and walking every couple of hours day and night. I managed a strawberry protein shake, some chicken consummate and some black decaff coffee so they've sent me home. I have heparin to self inject for a week, dissolvable paracetamol and tramadol, omeprazole, spare wound dressings ando surgical stockings. My medicine cabinet looks like a chemist xxx. How are you feeling sweetheart?

I had the gastric bypass hun. X

I'm feeling absolutely fine today. I have been up and walking around regularly since 2 hours after my op. They gave me dispersable paracetamol around 9pm. Offered me tramadol but I really don't need it so I've refused so far. I'm sipping water happily but still on a drip. The general anaesthetic was the only horrible bit for me so far. I took an asthma attack when I went under but thankfully I am in good hands and they've looked after me wonderfully. I'm waiting to be waterproofed up so I can shower now. Want to look my best for my visitors later xx

Thank you! Good luck for Tuesday xx

Thanks! Will let you all know how it goes x

Surgery day tomorrow eeeeeek!

I've been told I'll have a two night stay after mine x

I think this must be normal hun. It's a huge change and the early days will be tough. You should be really proud for taking the steps needed for a healthier you xxx

Congratulations to you too. Glad it's going well. X

Having got off to a bad start, the last few days of my preop diet have been much easier. Hope everyone else is finding that it gets easier with time too xx

Brilliant news! Congratulations xx

I start my pre-op diet tomorrow eeeeeeek! Is it normal that I am eating loads of rubbish today?! I just feel like I'm in the "I'll never get to eat this again...." mentality.

I'm sure the docs know what they're doing and we can trust them but I think I'd prefer liquid only so I don't mess up the portion sizes!

Anyone else worried about their kids jumping on them after the surgery? I have a lively 2 and 4 year old and am not sure what to do to avoid it happening!

Yay! I'm glad there's a few of us! Hopefully we can be a good support for each other ☺