SoulGardener

Awesome work! My progress has been slower—I am down 13 pounds since surgery, losing about 1/3 pound per day. I am a little older than most patients. What are you eating, how much are you exercising, how much water, etc. Share your plan; your program could help the rest of us! Please do tell us what you’re doing.

May surgeries — How’s your progress?

My surgery date is 5/5/21. Last week I was 267, down from my high of 283. I was doing pretty well until I got a thought... “this is my last chance to eat badly” .... so in 2 days I got a small Sonic blast, a Whatabirger Jr, a medium french fry, then got Thai food with rice and ate two portions, then a pint of Blue Bell and, of course! Today I got on the scale and have gained back seven pounds. Has anyone else done this? Why did I do this to myself?

Be sure to take them to prevent ulcers, which are painful, dangerous for bleeding and cancer, hard to get rid of once you get them.

Could it be gallbladder issues? That’s where bile is made. Better get to doctor.

Were you taking an acid reducer like pantaprazole?

I did that too until I got a prescription for Trazadone 150 mg. Has made a huge difference - Sleep like a fat little babe !

I do smell something... at first I thought it was the smell of the protein drinks but now I believe it must be the odor of weight loss - whether it is ketones or not - I don’t know. It smells somewhat like vitamins.

I told an old acquaintance the other day that I had bariatric surgery. She proceeded to tell me about a horror story of one of her friends who had the surgery 25 years ago in Mexico. Her friend has had severe complications that have never resolved. Although I had mine done at a Bariatric Center of Excellence here in the states, her story did cause me anxiety. I’m only 3 weeks past surgery and I need to stay positive! I won’t be so open in the future!

Yep, I’ve been depressed last two days. I think I overdid it a couple of days.

I have been a little depressed the last few days. I am at day 21 post-surgery. I have lost 9 pounds since then. I think I overdid it 3 days ago and got a lot of pain from my main incision. So I have been resting today. Is that okay, or should I force myself to get out and walk every day?

They pump you full of sodium chloride at the hospital to prevent dehydration. When that fluid normalizes you will have lost weight.

My surgery date was 5/5. On that day I weighed 260; today, 5/14, I weigh 257. So in nine days I have only lost 3 pounds. I am drinking 4 protein drinks per day for a total of 600 calories, adding in 60 ounces of water. So I am feeling discouraged. Is this normal?

Thank you! You were right! It went away and now I am down to 251.... losing around 1/3 to 1/2 pound each day!! Started on Stage II more solid than liquid but still soft food this week. Started taking probiotics to get my bowels working more normally. Feeling better!

Doing okay. Started on very small portions of well-whipped, moist and mushy solid foods. Causing some frothing, meaning I need to slow down!

I have noticed low mood for a few hours at a time, even anger. I think it might be a grieving process for foods no longer available in my post-op life.

First post-op appt with surgeon tomorrow. Down 33 pounds since started program, 27 since started pre-op diet. I still have some exhaustion and pain, and up and down emotions, but I am coping.

Can you do sugar free chewing gum?

What is SADI-S?

Yes, I burp a lot when I drink the protein shakes. On day11 after surgery I started taking one ounce of greek yogurt a few times a day; seems to really help with that.

My body must be rebelling.... possibly the MSG in water enhancers are causing water retention. This morning my weight was 254, tonight it’s 259. I just don’t get it. I am consuming 3 Protein Drinks per day, which is only 450 calories. Today I had sugar-free jello, that has 4 calories per serving. I am walking 10 minutes 3 times per day. So as of tonight I have lost only 1 pound in nine days since surgery. I am not cheating. Disappointed but will stick with it.

Don’t eat! it can cause severe complications, such as bleeding & infections!

it’s been ten days since surgery

thanks!!

I did regain 8 lbs in the hospital, then lost that over 5 days... but now I am on day 10 and I have only lost 3 pounds since the surgery date.