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Classical/opera singing straight after surgery
Alex Brecher replied to Allycaterpillar's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
It's important to note that the recovery period following bariatric surgery can vary from person to person, and the specific instructions given by your surgeon should be followed closely. During the first few weeks after surgery, it's important to avoid any activities that put a strain on the abdominal muscles, as this can increase the risk of complications and delay healing. This includes activities such as heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, and singing. You should avoid singing for at least a month or even more, as your abdominal muscles and diaphragm may be weak after surgery and using them to sing can cause pain, discomfort and delay healing. It's important to listen to your body and avoid any activity that causes pain or discomfort. Consult with your surgeon or therapist, they may be able to give you more specific advice based on your individual case. It's also important to remember that the recovery period is an important time to focus on healing and taking care of yourself. It's important to follow the post-surgery instructions, getting enough rest, and allowing yourself time to recover both physically and emotionally. -
Sashimi 5.5 weeks post sleeve
Alex Brecher replied to smc124's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It's generally safe to eat raw fish, such as sashimi, 5.5 weeks after gastric sleeve surgery, as long as you are tolerating regular foods well and do not have any complications or sensitivities. However, it's always important to check with your surgeon or dietitian before consuming raw fish, as they may have specific recommendations for you. It's also important to note that while you may have been able to tolerate rare seared tuna over the weekend, it's important to listen to your body and stop eating if you experience any discomfort or difficulty swallowing. Also, it's important to keep in mind that it's recommended to eat small and frequent meals after bariatric surgery and avoid overeating, and raw fish like sashimi, tend to be low in calories, so it's important to not overdo it, also consume it with other nutrient-dense foods such as vegetables. Finally, it's also important to make sure that the fish you're consuming is properly handled, stored and cooked to avoid any foodborne illness. -
Hi - I’m in my 6th week post op for gastric sleeve and I was wondering if anyone had sashimi/raw fish this early? If not how long did you wait post surgery to try it? Did you have any problems/sensitivity with it? Meeting a friend for lunch and scoping out the menu. I had rare seared tuna without issue over the weekend. My nutrition team did not call it out as protein to avoid at this time.
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Recent Observations: Reverse Behavioral Conditioning
smc124 replied to smc124's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Wild isn’t it! gets a little better in the next few weeks, I remember week two feeling like like I had a belly full of stomach acid and week 3 dizziness/ nausea. I can report from week 5 acid is gone and nausea is more mild & predictable at least :) -
This quickly after surgery the sensation of being full is not going to be what it will be in a month or so when you're back on semi-solids and your stomach is healed. 3 days post op you're probably still partially numb and there are nerves severed when they do the operation that have to grow back. That's why it's so important to measure what you consume this early; you cannot feel yourself be full, and your stomach is swollen.
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Recent Observations: Reverse Behavioral Conditioning
smc124 posted a topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I’m at about a month post sleeve and beginning my third week incorporating solids. I had recent observation that found so interesting I thought I would share. I’m someone who for as long as I can remember found the feeling of a full belly to be comforting both physically and emotionally especially during colder seasons or in the evenings. Not necessarily overfull, but that feeling associated with just eating a decent sized warm meal. Since my gastric sleeve surgery I’m sure it goes without saying that as I continue to incorporate foods into my diet the feeling of food in my stomach or occasional associated nausea is more often then not one of discomfort. Now in just three weeks time I’m realizing my prior draw to food consciously or subconsciously, to achieve that warm full belly comfort is quickly being reverse behaviorally engineered due the discomfort Ive felt with eating and a full belly post surgery. It’s quite interesting how this behavioral/emotional comfort that’s likely been a significant contributing obstacle in managing/maintaining my weight over my lifetime has been an unintended but welcomed casualty of my sleeve surgery. Has anyone else experienced similar? -
Classical/opera singing straight after surgery
Jeanniebug replied to Allycaterpillar's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I waited until about 4 weeks after my bypass, to begin lifting heavy things (85-pound bales of hay) and that was a mistake. I'm not a singer, so I don't know what kind of strain you will be putting on your abs. But, if it's anything like lifting heavy things, I wouldn't do it. -
Post op day 1 vsg to bypass
CeciliaInPNW replied to Dan1131's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
Hi Dan ~ I revised to bypass 12/13. My nurses sent me home with a stack of little cups like the size of a cough syrup cup and I just put 3-4 of those out by me every day and kept drinking them and refilling and I found they really helped me get my water in and kept me sipping instead of gulping. Hope your recovery goes well! -
Lapband removed, Sleeve don, still struggling
ChubbyChasersGirl64 posted a topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I've had lapband surgery in 2009, lost almost 100 pounds, band slipped, had it removed and had the sleeve in April 2021. Stalled at 40 pounds and now I'm trying Mounjaro. Its a miracle drug used for Type 2 Diabetes and is very expensive. Waiting for it to be approved for Weighltoss in order for it to be covered by insurance. I've got more to say, but I'm at work. Anyone have issues with sleeve and tried this medication? Anyone try Mounjaro or similar and whats their experience? -
Had an asthma attack, and they gave me a week's worth of prednisone. I think they gave me coated tablets that can be taken with it without food. No issues.
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I panicked when I didn’t lose weight the first week too. I had a hard time with any fluids the first few days and wasn’t really able to drink much of the protein until the 5th day. You can sip on it. Do try to get it down in 15 min. In the beginning the water was more important and with so so little hydration I mostly survived on rehydration, zero Gatorade. The 5th day post op I was able to get more of the protein in. The isoprene clear protein mix was a box help with that. Not nearly as thick and rich as the premier type shakes.
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Ditto with all the comments above. How many calories are you taking in daily? I, too, had no issues drinking, and I also had a lot of water weight gain due to the IV for a few weeks. It is normal.
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I agree with @SpartanMaker. It’s not uncommon for people to see no loss or even a gain after surgery because of the gas & fluids they pump into you. Some surgeons even say don’t weight yourself for a couple of weeks after surgery. I remember I weighed a good 2kgs more 48hrs after my gall was removed & I’d barely eaten. Was just bloated. For a lot of us who struggle with the shakes after surgery it’s because the taste & texture change to us & become unpalatable. Plus I wasn’t at all hungry or interested in food. PS - Congrats on your surgery.
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Yes, I have moderate to severe asthma and have needed to use oral steroids two times since my RNY. It can make you feel very awake at night. It does make water retention and hunger happen. I stay faithful to my plan and the extra weight comes off in a week. I hope you feel better and heal quickly!
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Spicy food after month and a half of gastric bypass
RossP18 replied to WallyAlvarez's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
Honestly I'm 2 weeks in I have been trying small portions of salsa in my Broth and I been doing great so try little by little Sent from my SM-A516U using BariatricPal mobile app -
I had to take them for pneumonia about 3 months post-op...I remember them making me irritable and hungry just like they did before my surgery. They didn't make me ill or anything but they do have side effects.
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Cannot stand smell of majority of meat
pintsizedmallrat replied to Chopper1's topic in Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum
This may be a stupid question but since this seems to be affecting your sense of smell...have you had COVID recently? Your sense of smell has a way of coming back in "phases" and I remember everything smelling weird for a few weeks after I had it. -
February 2023 surgery dates!
Kristinajedrey replied to Erin18's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations! I just got my approval date this morning for February 1st after like 3 denials!! I am so excited but now I’m freaking the hell out and want to eat everything because I’m thinking I’ll never eat/enjoy food again even though I know that’s not true!! Almost like I’m nesting! -
Post op day 1 vsg to bypass
catwoman7 replied to Dan1131's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
you'll be on a liquid diet for a couple of weeks, so you won't burst your pouch. And at some point you'll be able to drink water normally again - so no worries! Glad to hear everything went well! -
It could be either or. When I used the Depo shot a few years ago I was spotting for the 1st month, then no period until I went back to the pill. Before surgery in Nov I had not had a period for 9 months, one month post op got my period and less than 2 weeks later had it again, which the surgeon warned about. Sent from my SM-G960U1 using BariatricPal mobile app
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Stalls happen & they will break in their time. Think of them as your body being stressed (it’s going through a lot of change at the moment - surgery, weight loss, change of diet, etc.) & it just wants to shut the door & pull the covers over it’s head until it’s ready to deal with the changes & stress. You just need to ride it out. Don’t stress yourself or your body more. Follow your plan, meet your protein & fluid goals & your weight will start to drop again.
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NYU Langone or Advent Health?
catwoman7 replied to Z1018's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
another thing to consider is follow-up. At my clinic (and I'm sure most others), I had to go back after 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months for follow-up appts. And then we're encouraged to go yearly after that (I do, but i don't think most patients do after the first year). Since it would be impractical to fly to NY for all of those, you'd have to make sure your PCP was willing to do that. And of course they don't know as much about the surgeries as a bariatric surgeon would. complications can happen, but they're pretty uncommon. I'm guessing the person you know who had issues was one of a handful of patients out of the hundreds they've had. I'm sure NYU Langone has probably had some that haven't turned out well, either. With some cases, it may not have even been due to anything the surgeon did. You can always check the reviews on each of the surgeons and see what people said about him/her. -
Has anyone experienced thyroid issues after your surgery? My surgery was on 12/2. For the past two weeks it feels like my thyroid is about to jump out my neck. I didn’t realize what it was until first thinking it was my heart rate. But after getting that checked it was on. However, I was sleep the other night and I kept feeling like something was beating quickly then noticed it was my thyroid. I didn’t take my thyroid medicine today. I was thinking it may need to be adjusted. I will also call my doctor to schedule an appt and I have a blood test that he ordered when I went to see him last week and the thyroid function test is a part of that. Anybody experience this? I’m on Armour thyroid 120mg for hypothyroidism.
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very common. Many women experience mood swings and/or screwed up menstrual cycles for the first few months after surgery. It's supposedly because estrogen is stored in fat cells, and it gets released during rapid weight loss. It'll stabilize once your weight loss slows down. It can take a few weeks or months.
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Thank you for your response, it does make a lot of sense that it can be water weight. I had a tonsillectomy 12 days prior to my revision so I've had LOTS and LOTS of IV and fluids in the past month. As far as tracking my intake, I am terrible at it and not "tracking my calories". My surgeon more so suggested tracking protein rather than calories. I am still very early on (4 weeks today), so I am not eating a ton. Every meal I try to make it protein (eggs, ground chicken, etc).
