Hopefulin2021

Finally on soft foods, still not hungry at all though but I set reminders to eat. Just happy to have different tastes lol

I have no hunger and I only eat about 3 ounces at one sitting. I try to eat at least 4 times a day and get my Fluid in. I am only eating Protein right now to make sure I reach my protein goal. I feel great and so happy not to have that hunger. I lost 13 lbs so far as of Tuesday, so 13 lbs in two weeks.

Real pain lasts about a week and slowly but surely it will start to fade. After 2 or 3 weeks you’ll feel so much better and all those regrets will disappear l, especially after you lose your first few pounds.

I don’t even check my weight at home. The first time I stepped on the scale was Tuesday at my post op appointment and to my delight I lost 13 lbs since my surgery two weeks ago. I can’t believe I lost 13 lbs in two weeks! My next appointment is April 6th I will see how much I lost ( if I lost) at that point. Idk why everyone is so quick to step on the scale, you had wls so you will lose the weight. Be patient! Lol. Take pics along the way, that’s what I do and I can already see the difference.

I love the post surgery sleep! I feel rested every day I wake up and the mid afternoon naps are the best. My body is definitely healing because of it. So thankful I had this surgery with no issues.

I had surgery on 3/3 have not felt hunger since. I have to remind myself to eat, it’s a good feeling.

On 3/13/2021 at 1:39 PM, DenverGirl88 said:

I remember that period of time - it definitely messes with your head. That was the time watching tv commercials became enlightening- I was like holyyyyy crap every commercial is for fast food and pizza and sugary Cereal, ice cream etc. I was just floored- no wonder America is fat

Right! Lmao

13 minutes ago, TLE said:

Glad you doing well. I have pretty much returned to normal, walking 2 miles daily, eat just about anything with no trouble, just a lot less, getting my Protein and Water in, just thankful everything has gone so well. 2 week follow-up is Thursday.

You’re two weeks post op and you can eat anything? You’re off the liquid diet?

I am so 12 days post op and the head hunger has mostly subsided. I am feeling so much better, barely any pain, and I am able to do more around the house. I still have to take it easy because one day hubby and I went to 2 stores and by the time we got home I was beat and slept for the rest of the day. Now hubby has had me in the house for the last two days and monitors me lol he really think he is my doctor but he has been extremely supportive could not ask for better. Also, I don’t know if it’s the Vitamins and Calcium or maybe it’s just in my head but my skin is glowing, my teeth looks more whiter, my hair has gotten thicker it’s amazing! Does anyone else see these changes or any other good changes besides weight loss?

So glad you went to the hospital and they figured out what was wrong and I am so sorry you are having to deal with this alone. Please know we are all here for you and you are definitely in my prayers. I am sending lots of hugs and love and I know you will get through this. Please keep us posted.

Lol thank you. These were actually videos so I was trying to get still pictures of each as best I can that’s why it looks a little off. And yes a little tired that’s what happens living off 200 calories Water and Protein Shakes lol

A little motivation let me see yours !

5 hours ago, Tim C said:

Once you get on smooth you will be fine. Eat popsicles! 15 Cal each. Eat 4 or 5 Live a little!

lol yes they are what get me through. I’ve lost a total of 11 lbs since surgery and almost 30 lbs since I started my preop diet so it’s definitely working.

9 hours ago, Chantrella said:

Try ice. Is week two still liquids for you? I get to add yogurt, pudding and skim milk in week two day 15 and week three it’s just half a banana, cream of wheat, and oatmeal. I can’t wait to eat my oatmeal and banana. I wonder if they would let me add a little Peanut Butter. Every week is broken down with tiny you can eat options. I have to wait all the way to week at to eat seafood and week 7 to eat any form of meat 😢. It’s seafood season in Louisiana

I have my post op appointment on Tuesday. I am hoping i am able to transition to purée food!

I’m a week out post op and even though I haven’t felt hunger I want to chew something and it’s killing me!! This is so much harder than I thought I just want to chew. I’m not going to do anything stupid but just venting helps.

I cannot eat Jello now after surgery. I had mine on 3/3 also and I loved it before surgery now just the thought of it makes me gag. You have to figure out what is best for you and your new stomach. For instance, I can only tolerate Protein Shakes if they are ice cold. When they are room temperature it is extremely hard for me to get down. It took me a while to realize this but once I did I was very happy. My recovery has been pretty good but I know what you mean. I don’t think a lot of us realize how big of a change it is until we actually go through it. I want to be out and about and doing things I normally do but i can’t right now and that’s a huge disappointment. My husband always says this is temporary and I know it is but I just want the healing part to be over. Stay strong girl you got this!

2 hours ago, Tim C said:

I had surgery on Tuesday 2/23 and went back to work on Thursday 2/25. I also had a lapband that I've had for 15 years taken out in the same surgery. I have experienced zero pain since I left the hospital.

Well that’s good. I’m definitely in no rush to go back to work and I guess my surgeon didn’t think so either. Whatever she says I’m doing.

Wow everyone I’m off for 6 weeks and I work from home. Even though I don’t have a labor heavy job I still can’t imagine sitting at the computer for 8 or 9 hours and trying to concentrate on dealing with people. The pain is bearable but it’s still hurts to do a lot of things on my own and I’m not trying to rush anything. Maybe because I had a tumor removed also.

Hey girl all you can do is keep walking, there is nothing you can really do. The gas pain is annoying but know that it won’t last forever. Glad you were able to leave the hospital. I didn’t realize how major this surgery was!

19 hours ago, Auderly said:

I had my surgery on Wednesday March 2, but not doing very well, I am still in the hospital. The day of surgery I had a hard time urinating. They kept taking bladder scans and found a problem. A blood clot and leaking from the staples. They took me back into surgery yesterday and were able to remove it, then they put clamps where the staple line was leaking blood. Yesterday had some pain, to days only pain is getting out or in bed or a chair. Hospital broth is the worse so I am sticking to sugarless Jello.

Surgeon has been doing this 11 years and has only experienced problems like this twice and both were in the last 6 months.thank goodness they put in a catheter while I was asleep yesterday because getting out of a bed or chair is very painful.

now tonight I had problems with intravenous, as they are giving me liquids and all the other ones hurt so bad so they did an ultra sound to find a good vein, so now it is in my upper arm.

with all these complications I keep questioning myself on why I did this.

Good luck to everyone else, hope you don’t ave the problems I have experienced.

I am sorry to hear you’re going through all that. Being in the hospital is not fun especially on top of all that. I was in the hospital for two days and I was released yesterday. I hated being there with the blood work and the shots to prevent blood clots not to mention the IV fluids freaking burned it was not a good experience but i made it through and so will you. I have been frustrated a few times just cause of the pain and not being able to move a lot and I’m not used to this. My husband has been wonderful and I don’t know what I would’ve done without him being here. I hope you have a strong support system because you will definitely need it. Like they always say this too shall pass, you got this girl stay strong.

15 hours ago, Chantrella said:

Hey, how was it today? I’m still in the hospital and so ready to go home

Hey today was better than yesterday because I am home. I was discharged yesterday after I was able to drink half of a Protein Shake. I was so glad go home omg. I’m still in some pain but nothing I can’t tolerate. Why are you still in the hospital? Is everything ok?

Yes I was finally able to go. I cannot wait to go home. I’ll be off work for 6 weeks yayyy.

1 hour ago, TLE said:

Mine went well also, got home around lunch time, besides the gas, not much pain. I would love to fart or belch, but just ain't happening yet.

I burped a little, finally peed, they gave me some medicine in my IV that hurt so freaking bad!!!

Thanks everyone!

14 minutes ago, Chantrella said:

I’m happy your surgery went well. I’m not having any pain but I have a fever of 101 and can’t keep anything down throwing up green liquid. I was hoping to go home today but guess not.

I hope you feel better soon!!!