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Eating too much 6 days post op RNY
lolyschmoney replied to lolyschmoney's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Thank you, everyone, for your messages. I revisited the post-op diet sheets provided by my dietitian and discovered that I'm actually supposed to eat even more than I currently am at this stage! Rather than focusing on calorie counting, the primary goal is to prevent deficiencies, and they are confident that long-term weight loss will naturally occur. Yesterday, I made a mistake by eating too quickly and consuming too much food (including 4 oz yogurt, 2 small toasts (see attached pic), 1 egg, and 3 oz pureed salmon and broccoli). As a result, I experienced terrible abdominal cramps before bedtime. Today, I'm going back to a diet of liquids and yogurts only. Your mention of "staples rupture" did give me a little scare, but I appreciate the information. Regarding water intake, I can manage to drink water, but swallowing is painful and creates uncomfortable air bubbles inside. So, I reckon I'm drinking around 500ml to 1 liter a day. Thank you all for your support and understanding during this post-op phase. Your encouragement means a lot to me as I work towards a smooth recovery. -
Eating too much 6 days post op RNY
Arabesque replied to lolyschmoney's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I echo the advice to go back to your surgeon for guidance & if you haven’t got one, find a dietician/nutritionalist with experience supporting wls patients. There are differences in plans, your very quick cycle through the return to eating stages as an example. But we ourselves are very different & consequently have different needs. For example I’m shorter, probably older, likely had a different weight loss/gain history, had no comorbidities before surgery & aren’t very active. I wasn’t given calorie goals only portion size: 1/4 - 1/3 cup from purée slowly increasing to about a cup at goal which was 6 months. I remember for months it would take me three days to eat two scrambled eggs. I could eat one egg at 6 months - just the egg nothing else I didn’t have to track calories but I know I was barely consuming 300 in around the soft food stage & was barely eating 900 calories at 6 months. My plan did not allow for any rice, pasta or bread at any stage while losing. Beat advice is to go slowly & be more tentative with your food choices while you are healing (& it does take a few weeks). The staged return to eating we work through is to protect & not strain your healing tummy & support your recovery. Remember all those staples & sutures holding your tummy & digestive system together & all the nerves that have been cut too. All the best with your recovery & weight loss. -
Anyone starting out around 225lbs?
Sunshowers617 replied to Tammy Monette's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi guys. I was just approved by my insurance to have the sleeve done. I’m 5’1 225. My goal weight is 155🙏🏼 I have to start my meetings with the psychiatrist & nutritionist. Having my colonoscopy next week. I can’t wait to have this done. Took forever to finally qualify! Any advice for me?? -
August 2023 Surgery Buddies!
MeNotYou replied to kayhay0714's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Gloria🤗 Breath Hun... All these feelings you're in battle with right now, are normal. I've battled my weight pretty much most of my life as well and I'm 57. It's not like you won't be able to eat things you love again. Sure it's going to be awhile... And our stages of recovery will feel slow.. But... Hang in there. One day at a time. One step at a time. One success at a time. Being healthy is key. Obese people loose out on so much life. Weigh out the good and the bad... And decide for yourself who you are doing this for and why you're doing it. What your goals are. Feeling great... Having energy... Living longer... Avoiding illnesses and diseases like cancer.. And perhaps setting examples for others... Your children( if you have). You've come this far for a reason... And you've worked so hard!!! I have faith in you🙏💜 -
Right Quadrant Pain/Discomfort, Post-op Injections, & Hives
Midwest Grateful posted a topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Day 4 post-op. I'm more sore than expected, especially from my upper right quadrant (abdomen). I did have a liver biopsy so I wonder if that is adding to it. I had the gastric bypass. I also have HORRIBLE hives on abdomen because I'm allergic to the scrub, benzoin...you name it. That alone is miserable. I gained 9 lbs (nine!) immediately after surgery. I'm sure it's from all the IV fluids. But I've lost most of that. Also, I am required to give myself injections in my belly for 2 weeks to decrease the risk of blood clots. Continuing another 2 weeks of clear liquid diet w/protein drinks; I'm ready to advance this diet, that's for sure. All in all, I'm glad I did this and the surgery is behind me. Anyone else experience right upper quadrant pain or discomfort? How long did it last? -
Did I eat too much?
PennyinAL replied to pamelacoa@yahoo.com's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi summerseeker, isnt restriction what we’re aiming for? My Dr basically said (and I heard this from a 2nd one I considered as well) that you want the most restricted from the outset and the goal is to lose as much weight as you possibly can in the first 6-12 mos bc weight loss wanes or stops after that. And I did lookup some dieticians in Huntsville that I am planning to try to go see if I can get an appointment Ty -
Scared of revision from sleeve to bypass
Hapamomma replied to Mrs.S's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had the sleeve in June 2018. My weight on surgery day was 242. I got down to 169 and not a pound less. I’m 5’4”. I never got rid of the GERD, which I had before the sleeve. In hind sight, I wish I had the bypass and not the sleeve initially. I a, scheduled to have a revision to bypass on 8/11. I am also scared …. But I am so tired of the extreme GERD and the damage that it’s doing. I have had significant weight regain from my sleeve - gained ALL back. The regain is very depressing. It’s to the point that I avoid social situations and am just down on myself for the regain 24/7. Hindsight is a b!tch. I’m ready for the revision and know that I will feel better without the GERD. Second chances aren’t to be taken lightly and this is mine. -
August 2023 Surgery Buddies!
BeanitoDiego replied to kayhay0714's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm on day four, too. Starting to feel very tired Unsure of any weight loss. This is tough! -
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How did you select your goal weight?
hills&valleys replied to Sigh's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Most of my adult life I maintained my weight at 117 pounds with exception of two periods lasting a couple of years that I packed on extra weight. With dedication and vigilance, I was always able to lose the excess.....until "The Great Weight Gain of 2012". None of my previous successful weight loss tactics were working and when I hit the 10 year mark of struggling to lose the extra weight; as well as, growing health issues from the added weight, I accepted the fact that i now was unable to fight this battle alone. I chose my goal weight of 112 in anticipation of the common regain from the lowest weight acheived to allow myself a five pound alarm system....in hopes of never seeing the scales above 117 again. -
Thank you. You'll get there. I know there are different factors on how and how much weight we lose.
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Did I eat too much?
ChunkCat replied to pamelacoa@yahoo.com's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@PennyinAL I highly suggest you hire a nutritionist that specializes in bariatric care. You can find someone who will do telehealth appointments and you can see if you can find someone who takes your insurance! At least a few sessions to get a much better diet plan structured. 500 calories seems too low once you are out of the liquid phase. The surgery (in my understanding) resets your metabolism so you don't want to crash it with going too low on your calories. What used to apply for you for weight loss pre surgery may not apply post surgery because of the change in hormones. You really want professional guidance on this, everyone here varies in their macros because there is no standardization in the field at the moment. -
Did I eat too much?
PennyinAL replied to pamelacoa@yahoo.com's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Does everyone get a "nutritionist" with their surgery? I'm in a small town in Alabama, my surgeon doesn't have one on staff that I am aware of. He has a nurse that gives you the "plan" which is a pretty basic low carb plan where they want you to eat less than 4 oz, give you a little 4 oz measuring cup, say protein first, then veg then carb if allowed after you have eaten your protein but basically tell you that no carbs are allowed i,e., no cereals or grains. When I asked the dr about it, he said that since I was familiar with whole grains I was probably allowed those later on as most of his patients don't understand the more complicated diets. I noticed that most surgeons in the larger cities have nutritionists on staff. When I went to the only one at our local hospital a few years ago for a "class" about diabetes, she and I didn't exactly get on. I'm concerned that the plan isn't really a great plan, gives me no guidance on amount of carbs allowed per day, I know mine should be low. I also know that my body refuses to give up a pound unless I drop below 700 calories in a day. My goal is less than 500 calories per day. I'm seeing different amounts for the required protein amounts, some say as low as 45-50 and I see some suggesting as high as 80-120 which seems like a LOT of protein and calories to reach that amount. And can someone tell me where you found your suggested goal weight? Again, seems all the charts are different. I'm 5'9" larger frame 233 lb. I'm aiming for around 145-150? not sure if that is a good goal? I'm having the lap band removed and replaced with a gastric bypass on 08/01/23 so Tuesday! Hopeful but a bit worried in a small town here. -
That is fantastic!! Congratulations to you! I feel the same way and i am only 3 months out! I have lost 50 lbs (no preop diet required). l feel spectacular with the 50lb off and cant wait to see what it feels like to be at or near my goal weight! No regrets here so far!
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Hi there!! The goal of this is to decrease the size of your liver. This is very important for the surgeon to have the liver recede to avoid complications. Use this time to focus on your eating habits, why you eat and keep a journal. If you are stressed, anxious etc. This helped me down the road. I am a grazer and I never paid attention to what I ate. I wanted it I ate it. Period! Take the time you have pre op to learn about your bad eating, use the tools available to you (Meal plan! stick to it to a T!!!!!). We are at various stages of our weight loss journey on here and I found during my preop period that I had to focus on MY journey and where I was at in the process. You really need to slow things down and take it one day at a time. Set yourself up for success by using the tools that you are given, and take your own "will" out of the drivers seat. The surgery is only one part of the journey. The rest is on you and what you do each day to maintain your body. You can't go back to the same eating habits you had prior and expect to lose weight. Its very much a conscious effort on your part. Enjoy the journey and understand this is the first step to a new life. Its mind over matter at this point.
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High protein meal/snack ideas, Hair loss, overeating
ShooterInTheSix replied to Erin18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've been very specifically told that all carbonated beverages after surgery are completely off the table for a number of reasons including the high risk of stretching of the stomach pouch, suppression of nutrient absorption, bloating, irritation of the stomach lining, and especially in the case of regular sugared versions, they're 100% empty calories. There is also a study that was done by the University of Wisconsin that found soda and other carbonated drinks decrease weight loss after bariatric surgery and that they heavily impacted how much weight patients lost. Over 80% of patients who quit drinking soda after surgery achieved their weight loss goals while almost 50% of those who continued their drinking habits had unsatisfactory results. University of Wisconsin predictors of weight loss after gastric bypass study The section that addresses soda consumption is 3.3.1 with the breakdown in Table 3 Edited to insert this section quoted from the study; "Patients who did not drink soda preoperatively or quit by the surgery date were more likely to experience successful weight loss compared with those who drank soda preoperatively and were not able to quit. Given that all soda drinkers were counseled by our dieticians to quit soda consumption preoperatively, this variable may be a proxy for postoperative dietary compliance. Those who were unable to quit soda consumption preoperatively may have been less likely to comply with our dietary recommendations postoperatively. Furthermore, given that consuming liquid carbohydrates such as soda leads to poorer satiety compared with eating solid foods, caloric intake may have been significantly higher in patients who continued to drink soda postoperatively [34,35]. Given these findings, cessation of soda consumption preoperatively continues to be an important part of our preoperative bariatric patient evaluation process." -
Pre-Surgery Liquid Diet
BigSexyTequila replied to LewiB's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The pre-op diet may have been the hardest thing during this entire process. It took me about 6 days before those hunger pains and desire to eat literally everything I saw to go away. My pre-op diet consisted of (2) protein shakes and (1) frozen meal under 300 calories and under 700mg of sodium each day. I was allowed to eat all the broccoli and cucumber I wanted though. It's tough, but stick with it. You'll need that discipline post-op. I lost 15 lbs on the pre-op diet. My RnY was on May 15th. I started losing weight on my own on Jan 18th in preparation for this and I'm proud to say I'm down 90 lbs! I started at 380 and weighed in today at 290! The difference in energy is amazing, not to mention I'm wearing clothes I haven't worn in many, many years. Even lacing up my work boots can be done sitting down. I'm sitting closer to the steering wheel in the car and stupid things like putting the seatbelt on are so much easier. It's also amazing how hard it is to meet the 60 grams of protein each day without relying on a shake. I've been released to introduce all foods. I've got what I refer to as good eating days and bad eating days. Today happens to be a bad day. Can't find any rhyme or reason to it either. But I'm celebrating many more wins than that! Stick with it - you got this! You'll be on that liquid diet for a few weeks out of the hospital too. -
August 2023 Surgery Buddies!
tamra. replied to kayhay0714's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes! It’s very physically mentally and emotionally challenging. Because this is my second weight loss surgery I have had some negativity from my family, but I am choosing to meet it with positivity. -
Did I eat too much?
Arabesque replied to pamelacoa@yahoo.com's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Relax. You haven’t necessarily affected your weight loss as you will still lose eating 963 calories. Though whether it is right for you at this time is another question. Have a chat with your dietician to review what you’re eating & what is an appropriate caloric goal for you & your needs. -
GERD/Gastritis with Gastric Sleeve
MasonMoonGirl replied to MasonMoonGirl's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes I am completely stable now with my medications and don't want to mess with that. Will not be able to sustain my weight loss if I lose my mind lol. I'm on an anti depressant, benzo and mood stabilizer. My psychiatrist said we may have to up my dose after gastric bypass. I really don't want to do that I'm on low to medium dose right now and want to keep it that way. My benzo could be liquid form but the rest can't. My surgeons office made it seem like since my gastritis and Gerd isn't bad enough to be on medicine (I just take Alka seltzer or Picot when it acts up) I should be fine. Sucks that my choices are basically being morbidly obese, worsening gastritis and Gerd or not getting my psych meds. Not getting my meds would be most disastrous and being obese with all my other health problems would be as well so I'm going to follow my Dr suggestion and do the sleeve and hope for the best I guess. When is your surgery date? -
Finally cleared
Shotputqueen replied to Shotputqueen's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
In my case, I have a med manager who is against weight loss surgery for ANYONE. She really messed things up, causing me stress and a significant delay. -
Yeah, as you lose weight you release estrogen, which can cause irregular bleeding. If you ever had irregular bleeding or irregular ovulation before, this is probably compounding it. That said, I agree you should talk to your gyn about it. Any irregular bleeding should be closely monitored to ensure it's the weight loss that's doing it and not something else. They can do an ultrasound to see what your lining thickness looks like and if there is any reason to be concerned.
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August 2023 Surgery Buddies!
adodson912@gmail.com replied to kayhay0714's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have told alot of people. I need all the support I can get. To me a bigger support system is better for my success. I weight 300lbs and once I start loosing weight quick people are going to notice. I would rather just be honest, then have to come up with something. Now this is just me and my opinion. I am 100% real , so I need all the advice and help I can get. No one has been negative to me through the whole process. Ya I have heard, people go back to what they used to do and gain it back. Ya I have heard its the easy way out. But its no different then taking weightloss medications and ect. It still requires alot of mental, emotional and physical work. I AM DOING THIS FOR ME AND MY FAMILY!! NOT FOR ANYONE ELSE!! THEY DONT LIVE MY LIFE -
August 2023 Surgery Buddies!
Jessi2023 replied to kayhay0714's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I told my family (Mom, brothers, sisters-in-law). I am not telling anyone at work. Some friends know. One of my SIL is a dietician and she was very negative on it, more because she's worried about the malabsorption factor. But she also is skinny and has never struggled with her weight, even having 2 kids. She's never understood how hard it is for someone whose genes and body are fighting against them. (She never worked as a dietician for overweight people, she worked in nursing homes planning diets and in a school lunch program. She would be terrible in a weight loss program - the super skinny dietician who says 'just eat less') My brothers and I all married naturally skinny people and we are all overweight, except maybe the dietician's husband less so because she scolds him - he still eats terribly when she isn't looking. -
Steroids and gaining weight
KathyLev replied to KathyLev's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Oh Thank you !!! I think I'll go to my family doc ,now that I don't have to worry about weight gain ! -
2.5 Weeks Post-Op sleeve revision to bypass. A little nervous reading these posts
SleeveToBypass2023 replied to Daisy1210's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had a revision from sleeve to bypass, and I'm 4 weeks post op. In the first 4 weeks after my sleeve, I lost 30 pounds. In the first 4 weeks after my revision, I've lost roughly 15. So yes, definitely slower. But I didn't have the revision due to not losing weight. I was actually doing great with my sleeve. I had a lot of complications with the sleeve (gastritis, esophagitis, tons of polyps all through my stomach, horrible gerd). I got my life back and am slowly getting back to the things I could do before. As long as you continue to lose, and you make sure to exercise and stick to your meal plan, you will be fine. It'll take longer, but it'll happen.
