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Stalling every 2-3 weeks
summerseeker replied to LindsayT's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Yes as @Hop_Scotch says, anything your body does is normal. Try and stay off the scale. It is really flummoxing to stall early on because you always believe you are doing something wrong. -
Odd pains - anyone experience this?
Hop_Scotch replied to longhaul68's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Without knowing your pre-op weight, its difficult to know if 50lbs is typical or not for 7 weeks post op. If you were on the lighter side pre surgery, 50lbs would be way too much and given your walking you may be lacking in calories (way less than typical for post op), and are losing a lot of lean body mass (muscle). Your body could be struggling to cope?? Perhaps talk to your doctor sooner than later. -
Is stalling every 2 weeks normal? I know stalls are normal, and I do expect it, but this much? It's super frustrating. I get a good rhythm of weight loss, then BOOM, nothing. This is my second stall since my May 1st surgery.
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What to expect at 3 months?
boofie3 replied to mizzkitty0614's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
You are all so lucky. I got hunger back almost right away! I struggle with being really empty feeling...then overfull. I know what parts are cravings (which are bad too) but hunger is present. I don't know what to do. I'm 3 mos. out and lost 40 lbs but that's after gaining a couple lbs back this past week. Any suggestions? How many calories should I focus on and how often does everyone exercise. I walk for an hour/hour 1/2 5 times a week. I usually get over 10k steps. -
I agree. I think it depends on the person. I had some pain during the first few weeks, but nothing unbearable. The biggest one for me was standing still. If I was walking, I was fine. Transitions from down to up or vise versa were not too bad, but there was some discomfort. The worst was in the hospital until all the gas was expelled. And during the liquid stage , I felt tired and weak; which is fairly normal. Honestly, the whole experience hasn't been bad. My RNY was May 1st. Just keep doing what your team has advised, and if the pain doesn't go away, let them know.
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Hi, @NYCxCoco! I understand the stress of insurance and rescheduling and testing. You're strong for sticking with it through all that! I also had my first meeting with my surgeon and dietician in March and feel like it's been a looooong time. Yes, I'm with you on being excited to have more energy! That's a great "why" to keep at the forefront of my mind. I'm grateful to have a very supportive manager at the library where I work and to work for a company that honors FMLA. I just told my manager I was having surgery and would need 4 weeks off for recovery. She didn't ask what kind; she's very respectful of privacy. She told me which person in human resources to contact about FMLA leave. I emailed the HR person and she sent me the paperwork, some of which I filled out and some of which my surgery provider filled out. I went with 4 weeks because that's the higher end of the recovery period, and I have plenty of sick and PTO time to cover it. I figure if everything goes super well and I feel good to return to work after 2 or 3 weeks, then I'll give my manager the good news of an early return; which is better than saying I'll need 3 weeks then having to push it back to 4. Hope this helps! How did yesterday's testing go?
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Track your food, even just for a little while to get a real strong understanding on what is going into your body right now. Take it one meal at a time. If you "mess up" acknowledge it self address and try again the next meal. It was the BIGGEST thing for me to learn through this. Previously, I would be like "Whelp, I already screwed up the day might as well go to town" and then pig out all day... and then it would become...."Whelp.. the week is already ruined might as well start back up on Monday"...and so on.... In one of my pre-approval classes this actually came up and our Dietician made a point to talk about this. It was hard really.. it IS hard.. but it does work. Honestly it was probably the thing I took away from all of it, I already knew all the nutrition stuff. Another thing I learned is stop eating because it is there, for example if I make a wrap the ends suck. (haha) all wrap or a clump or wrap and sauce.. I would eat it anyway because it is "the wrap".. part of my meal.. but why? It doesn't even taste good. So, I starting to stop. It sounds SO little, and sometimes it is one bite less but when you are trying to maintain 1200 cal. a day that bite makes a difference. Or the outside crust of bread (because YES I eat carbs... my plan is very balanced) I will eat the center with all the yummy stuff and leave the outside even more than just the outer crust but the outer part of the actual bread too. I don't know if this helps what you are asking, but just some tips I learned through this to stay on track and train myself into new/better habits. best of luck!
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You had your surgery on the 7th? So not quite a week ago which is very early days. This is major surgery, so it can take a while for the pain to ease and we all heal at our own rate. I felt like I'd been hit by a bus for a good two weeks. Can't say if it would have been the same if I'd had a sleeve, but the Mini Gastric Bypass/ Omega Loop is a shorter operation than the RNY but still took me a while to recover.
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I don't think anyone here can give a definite yes or no. For me it's not that I'm hungry as I've said before. I just miss the social eating and snacking while watching tv. 5 days in on liquid. Fam had takeout today. I had 1ounce cups of Powerade and chicken broth. The only thing keeping me sane right now is researching and planning for my pureed food next week.
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Drinking..not sipping
Midwest Grateful replied to BypassTheBS's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
One of my concerns about WLS has been taking sips vs gulps, especially since I typically need extra fluids to swallow pills. I appreciate this post and all the feedback. I hope I fall into the category of being able to drink more water, although it sounds uncommon. In March during an upper GI where they ruled out Barrett's Esophagus and reflux issues, they dilated my esophagus. Two weeks later my esophagus returned to its previous slightly narrow state. I was cleared for surgery - my choice of either sleeve or bypass, so that's good. I plan to get some chewable supplements, but the extra gulps would certainly help. (Sleeve surgery scheduled for late July.) -
For the most part, just scaled down a bit, but not as much as what you are having to do. For example, we did a workout last week with thrusters and shoulder to overhead with an RX of 95. Those two movements were something I was pretty good at before, so I would have been at 95#, but last week I was at 65#. Today we did a 1 rep ****** EMOM @ 75% of max. I did 105 and that was just right. I probably could have done 135/145 before. Where I have noticed a huge drop off is dumbell weight, I struggle with some pretty light dumbells nowadays. Hopefully we will both be more back to normal soon. And finally, FANTASTIC work dropping the 160 so far, how much of that was pre-surgery?
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Odd pains - anyone experience this?
longhaul68 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all, I’m about 7 weeks post RNY surgery and have been getting some sharp shots of pain in certain areas of my body as I’m losing weight. The pain is mostly around the armpits down to the upper breast- burning pain shooting for a few seconds when I lean forward or twist a certain way. Another new place is the back of both arms and now a new place, near my groin. They don’t last long but they reoccur pretty regularly. I’ll definitely talk with my doctor about it but wonder if it’s a result of quick weight loss ( I’m down 50 lbs from my pre-op weight) and if anyone else has experienced something similar. I haven’t started weight training but I’m walking a fiendish amount. Thanks for any thoughts on this… -
Yes. This exactly. This is exactly how to explain it. I've been back for a few weeks and I just feel... bad... when I'm moving. I'm not particularly tired afterward, but as soon as I'm moving it feels like I've got a single glycogen molecule to share amongst every muscle in my body... which probably isn't that inaccurate. I spend a lot more time mid-WOD staring at the barbell and just contemplating my life choices than I used to. Not that I'm using a barbell, because I've had to take my weight essentially down to zero, less than a third of what I was lifting before. PVC-filled-with-sand, very light dumbbells and the cutest little baby kettlebell are what I'm using. Are you still working with actual weight @Lipman?
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A little late to the party. Got to start back up 3 weeks post surgery. Doc just said to take it easy and listen to my body. I have already noticed an improvement in my running, and I am able to get a couple of pull-ups with the heaviest band help (which I wasn't able to do before). The one negative thing so far is that I feel worn out from the starting bell. I told a buddy that it constantly feels like round 5 of a hard 5 round workout all the time. My endurance isn't bad, I just suck wind the entire time (for example, today was a 14m AMRAP, I got 2 rounds in the first 7 minutes, and 2 rounds + 45 reps in the 2nd 7 minutes). So I can still work out for longer periods, but I get winded almost immediately. Hoping that part sorts it self out soon. However, I am just so excited to get back into the gym and see my peeps again.
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SoCal Kaiser Options Friends!
Helen of LaCroix replied to Helen of LaCroix's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi! Sometime during the 10 weeks of options classes you’ll get a consultation appointment with a surgeon. I’ve heard that SoCal Kaiser is 2-3 months out with scheduling surgeries (if your surgeon doesn’t have any other requirements for you). I’ve also heard that Kaiser will give you up to one year to schedule your procedure before they’ll make you go thru the 10 weeks of Options classes again. -
SoCal Kaiser Options Friends!
Helen of LaCroix replied to Helen of LaCroix's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi! Sometime during the 10 weeks of options classes you’ll get a consultation appointment with a surgeon. I’ve heard that SoCal Kaiser is 2-3 months out with scheduling surgeries (if your surgeon doesn’t have any other requirements for you). I’ve also heard that Kaiser will give you up to one year to schedule your procedure before they’ll make you go thru the 10 weeks of Options classes again. -
Nausea after eating- 3 weeks out
catwoman7 replied to Bananas4Bananas's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I agree with the other posters. And a lot of people seem to have trouble with chicken the first few weeks or months out (I didn't - but it's not at all uncommon). Just try 'er again later on. Some people's stomachs just aren't as ready to move on as others, and that's OK! fluids will definitely help with constipation, so keep working at it - but just so you know, constipation can become a chronic issue with a lot of us. At eight years out, I still take a capful of Miralax every morning to keep on top of it. But for some, once they're able to get enough fluids and can eat things with fiber (like fruit, vegetables, and whole grains), it goes away. But for now, keep working on those fluids! -
it gets A LOT easier! The first few weeks are tough. But you'll gradually have fewer and fewer food restrictions and at some point will be able to eat more normal amounts (still small compared to pre-surgery, but something that looks more like "light eating" than "I just had weight loss surgery" small). So hang in there! as far as what you're eating, crackers are not a good choice - not only do they have little nutritional value, but it's way too early to be eating them. Some of us are able to eat mashed potatoes when we get to the pureed stage (unless we're on an ultra-low carb plan, which some clinics push), but they have little (maybe nothing?) in the way of protein. WIth as little as you'll be taking in the first few weeks, you need to focus on protein. try to make yourself stick to liquids for now, if that's what your clinic wants you to do. You'll soon be able to move on to purees, where you'll be able to add other things, mostly protein-rich, like Greek yogurt, fat-free refried beans, hummus, cottage cheese (you may have to whip this in a blender first - can't remember), sugar free protein pudding, etc. Protein fills you up more (simple carbs like crackers tend to make people hungrier by spiking their blood sugar, which then drops an hour or two later, which means you just get hungry again). Plus your body needs the protein to heal. And since you're only taking in a few hundred calories/day the first few weeks (and maybe the first few MONTHS, depending on your plan), that needs to be your main focus.
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Nausea after eating- 3 weeks out
toodlerue replied to Bananas4Bananas's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Babyspoons said everything I would say. Keep eating the soft foods for another week & then try moving on. My daughter couldn’t eat chicken for the longest time after her RNY. I didn’t have any trouble unless I ate more then 3oz. Make sure you’re not eating too much. That can make you nauseous! I use the alarm on the Baritastic app to remind me to drink water every 15 min (accept when I’m eating of course). I’m over 5 years out & I still need to be reminded sometimes. I never leave the house without a bottle of water & I always have it right next to me. I use 1/2 a stack of Drip Drops in 23oz. Gives it a little flavor. I aim for 3 bottles a day. Good luck! You can do it. -
Hello all! I've had my RNY on May 17,2023. I've been having nausea after eating anything that's not soft like yogurt, baby food, or eggs. I'm now on the soft chopped portion of my plan. Is it normal to be nauseous after eating things such as moist chicken, beans at this point? I've also had quite a bit of constipation and struggling to get water in. Please give me any tips or advice! Thanks!
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10 weeks out from surgery- struggling to find what works
BabySpoons replied to MelbaT's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I too could eat something one day and be sick with it the next. But at 9 weeks out I am finding it to happen less and less. Thankfully. I have revisited a few foods that made me quite ill before and seem to tolerate it well now. Like steak..eggs. Go figure. As for hunger mine left with the surgery, so I can't relate to being hungry and not able to eat. I really hope it doesn't return either. But that's wishful thinking. Protein is supposed to take the edge off your hunger so hoping you find something you can eat and tolerate to help you with that. Good luck! -
10 weeks out from surgery- struggling to find what works
Arabesque replied to MelbaT's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I found looking at the first couple of months like I was a baby being slowly introduced to foods & learning how to eat helped to understand what I as experiencing. I also used to say my tummy was like a tantrum throwing, petulant two year old. Liking a food one day & not the next. But a week later that food was fine again. Added to that the changed taste buds & maybe being more sensitive to certain odours can make meal times challenging. But yes, it does get better & easier. These things are temporary. Of course how temporary is different person to person. And there may be the odd food you will continue to struggle with or don’t sit well. I still don’t do bread, rice & pasta as it sits too heavily in my tummy. it’s just a quirk of your tummy. Keep a variety of foods on hand. I froze lots of cooked meats & leftover meals in single portions so I always had options. Chicken tender strips, soft fish fillets, sausages (from a butcher not mass produced), & smoked salmon were my go to lunches. The smoked salmon was the weirdest as before surgery I often found it too rich to eat. After surgery I could eat it but then two months later nope it was too rich again. I never had issues with eggs or chicken but many do. But I could not do tinned fish at all. PS I agree. Shakes are disgusting 🤮. I never had another one once I started purées & gave away the protein powder I bought - also blah! I found a good high protein yoghurt & yoghurt drink to give me a boost of protein each day instead. -
Getting plastics tomorrow!
DaisyAndSunshine replied to DaisyAndSunshine's topic in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
I'll definitely try to do a before and after - Especially after things have stabilized. May be 3 months, 6 months and a year after progress so others can see the process as well! 😁 Thank you Spinoza - Hoping all goes well. Just dreading the recovery phase of 6 to 8 weeks before things normalize especially the very first or two weeks post-Op! -
Hi everyone! I am having VSG on the 27th. 4 weeks after my husband and I will be going on a cruise for a week. My doctor stated I can go so long as I stick to my diet. I plan on bringing Isopure and Protein powder with me and stick to healthy foods at the buffet so I can serve myself but wanted to see if anyone one has done this or can give some tips.
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Yessss I went for my preop testing last week and they went over everything I needed and didn’t need but I won’t know the time until tommorow … I just hope it’s early… where are you from?
