SabanFan

You got this! Looking back it is not that bad and stay positive. Reach out with any questions as its easier when we go through these types of things together.

Thanks for the update and great you are home. Sounds like you are on the right path and the gas will slowly dissipate day after day. I too went through a hiatal and umbilical hernia repair so I feel for you there, but give it time and you'll be over it before you know it. Being a side sleeper, it took me a couple of days but as the pain subsides, you will soon be able to roll around more freely.

Looks like your post was cut little short, but glad to see you are acclimating to the new life and getting around. I have three more days of liquid and can't wait to jump into the next phase. Hopefully the addition of some yogurt will help with the "black tongue" issue I've noticed of late.

Thanks for sharing and great to hear things are progressing so well.

Thanks Lilfootie. I too had bruising around the incision sites which is not surprising after laparoscopic. I envy your ability to eat the things your are having as I am strictly forbidden from any type of dairy, creamed soups, cream of wheat, etc until week three. Hopefully your Dr. can figure out your protein intolerance and maybe put you on a neutral plant based protein or something else. Wise choice waiting until after the election day madness.

Congrats on your date. Try making your own sugar free popsicles form the sugar free mixes like Chrystal Light. There is only one brand of sugar free popsicles at my local store so homemade works well as a substitute.

Congrats. Best advice to give you is to be patient with the process. You'll get to your goal in good time.

Just an FYI and follow-up - dietician recommended against the adding of curry powder during the healing phase so week4. Just wanted to share since I mentioned it.

Best of luck on your journey and you are smart to learn all you can. I did the same and think it was helpful.

Best of luck and see you on the other side.

Congrats on your surgery and I hope you get feeling better soon. The gas will pass in time (poorly timed pun I know). Movement is the key so walk around as much as possible and I’ve been steady on the gas-x. Day four and five were the worst for me pain wise and I sipped on liquid Tylenol every four hours. Turned the corner on day six. Still a little pain but I can actually squeeze my abs without major pain this morning. Deep breaths and remember this is just the start of our wonderful journey. The pain we have now is just a reminder of the commitment we have all Made for a better future.

All your thoughts are natural so keep up the positive attitude and you’ll be where you want to be in no time at all.

It’s been one week and I think all is progressing well. Here is my routine at this point: Premier protein shake, 4oz 3xday; 32oz water, 20oz homemade chicken stock 1oz liquid Tylenol (2-3x day)- as much for the superficial thrombosis left over from the IV with a painful knot in the vein Down from where it was. Incision site pain is negligible. B12 sublingual, Gas-x 3xday, prescribed heart burn med, blood pressure pill (hope to get rid of this one soon), two children chewable multivitamins. I’m down 23lbs from pre-op diet weight (300) and 10 from Pre-surgery. Low day was Friday we’re I was not a happy camper, but seeing the weight loss is a motivator. I’m heading back to work tomorrow to help establish that routine, but it shouldn’t be too bad since I telework. Just gotta remember to drink. Not sure if it is allowed, but I added a little curry powder to me chicken stock last night and it helped change the flavor profile for the positive. As we know, the good stuff is always bad for us right we’ll, it was yummy and no side effects today so I might try to add some Asian flavors today. Not to worry, still sticking to liquids just jazzing them up a little. If anyone has heard this is a no-no, shout out and let me know. Curry was a no-no pre-op due to the turmeric (natural blood thinner) but no warnings post op.

Support is the best thing you can do. Take things slow. I had mine on 10/19 and am a week end. It will take a little while for the good habits to take root. Do what you can to support them whether eating healthy with her, cooking recommended food, removing the bad stuff from the panty (if it didn’t happen pre-op) and just being there. This is a positive step to a healthy and life sustaining path so reinforce that you appreciate her sacrifice. I would encourage empathy but not sympathy. Empathy is understanding she is in pain while sympathy is doing stuff for her because of the pain. Movement helps so make sure she is up and moving And doing things for herself. In a couple weeks, consider joining her on walks. Please reach out if you have any specific questions and she is lucky to have you.

Just remember it’s a process and not a quick fix. Nervous is to be expected in any surgery, but it will be over before you know it. Due to a couple hernias mine was 2.5 hrs but it felt like a minute. Recovery takes time but all things do. Take it slow and focus on the goal.

Behavioral change is always tough and it will take time. My approach is to face the temptation instead of keeping my head in the sand. We recently lived in Italy and took many a cooking class while there.Cooking class is the thing we do together so we are both very comfortable in the kitchen. When my lovely and supportive wife whipped up a batch of pasta with blistered tomatoes, garlic, and shrimp last night for her and the kids, I was salivating. It smelled delicious, but I know in time I will be able to enjoy a bite or two. For now, I only had my broth (homemade chicken stock as the other stuff taste so processed and it’s super easy to make so let me know if you want the recipe). I got myself into this, I have to get myself out. I don’t want to punish them and I know I will eventually be around all the food again and now is the time to build the resistance. Have you heard the one about the alcoholic who walks into a bar....well, no difference than a bariatric patient walking into a bakery. I’m not really sure if I am hungry or not as there is a big mental aspect. I equate it to a recent amputee still feeling their appendage. Going from a 3500-5000 calorie a day diet to a 300 calorie a day diet is a shock to the body and mind. My stomach gurgles all the time, but I think it’s healing vs hunger. I think it’s time to eat as I am watching TV as that is what I did in the past hungry or not. Adjustment takes time so give yourself a break and keep focusing on your weight loss goal, ideal dress size, exercise goal, or whatever gives you strength. You can do this!

Glad to hear you are taking care. No risk is worth it.

OTC Gas-x worked for me. I think all has passed at this point 6 days in

Focus on your why and you’ll get there

A little jealous as I can’t have milk at all (according to my doctor’s diet). Might add it back after the eight week mark, but nothing till hen

Hang in there. Is it upsetting your stomach or is it just causing some gurgling? Mine rumbles with the protein, but not water and other clear liquids. My physician prescribed a heart burn medicine I have to take for the 90 days after surgery so nothing but the gurgling on my end. I hope you find something that works. I am using the premier protein shakes due to the flavors offered.

Hello all. Had my VSG on 19OCT so still trying figure things out. Need to update my profile and stuff still, but not in front of the computer. Here are my stats: 6’1”, starting weight 300lbs, went in to surgery at 288. BMI was 39. I’m five days post surgery and weighing it at 283. Goal is 200lbs. I’m having the typical food addiction withdrawals, but getting through the liquid diet portion as well as possible. Looking forward to solids. Nothing major right now and just fatigued, which should change as my body adjust.