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10 Days Post-Op Need Advice
JenC replied to bdarden2010's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good job getting in all your liquids I'm 5 weeks out and yet to get in a full 64 oz in one day!! I've stopped weighing myself everyday, I know as long as I'm doing the right things the weight has to come off. And I have always been addicted to the scale. Today was my day to weigh and I got my period yesterday so I'm doing myself a favor and not getting on until its over! Because without even getting on I know I gained some water weight, retaining fluid. I've had a day here and there when I had that queasy yucky feeling trying to drink my morning protein, I think I know what you mean. But I did my best with the rest of the day and on average I hit 70-80g of protein so I don't sweat the occassional morning that my tummy doesn't want to cooperate. -
I switched to mushy food. 2oz protein and 1.5 oz carb. Small meals every 2-3 hours. I am not content after those meals. I need more to eat. If I eat 3oz of protein then I'm content. Can I do that?
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Early Stall But Something Interesting ...........
mattr2 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved on 8/13 and was down 14 as of 8/22, no weight losses over the past few days. One thing I am noticing though is my body composition is changing while the scale is not. I have one of those scales that takes your weight and body fat percentage. When I was losing weight quickly, my body fat percentage went up slightly. Made me wonder if I was losing a lot of muscle even though I was getting plenty of quality Protein (80-100g) and exercise per day. I noticed through that when the scale hasn't been dropping, my body fat percentage has been going down. I track both daily. Changes are still definately going on, just not always measured by weight. So, just as you read, you body is catching up to the rapid weight loss, it's true. To me, both number s are equally important. Has anyone else measured and notice the same thing? -
Hi! My preop diet was 2 Weeks and I had a protein shake for breakfast, chicken or steak and vegetables for lunch and soup or a protein shake for dinner. I lost 9 pounds in the 2 Weeks. I was banded on April 25th and i'm on all liquids until next Tuesday. Im not hungry at all so its been easy. Today I had chicken broth, a protein shake, and some jello. You'll do great, good luck! Ask me anything!
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Hi everyone I need some prayers I'm going in for my band Sergey on May 8 thats a week from today, I'm so excited! But I have to say as the time is getting closer I'm alittle scared.. I also wanted to get some feed back on what can we really eat or is it nothing but liquid on the preop diet if so like what just protein shakes is all we can have how about egg drop soup
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Sleeved 28 Sept, can't sleep!
banded2004 replied to BCs 1000's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have had a rough time sleeping too. I have been having a cup of warm skim milk with unsweetened cocoa and stevia in it about an hour before I go to bed. Melatonin 3 hours before bedtime as per sleep specialist. -
Lol Having a garAge sale in a couple weeks and was pricing stuff this morning. Caught myself thinking " wow, these pants are huge!" lol. They used to be my favorite pair!
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I genuinely have no idea what I'm experiencing. I'm on Prilosec (prescription) for 6 months, so I'm assuming it's hunger?? But I've just had the sleeve (4.5 weeks post-op) so shouldn't I not be dealing with this much hunger? It's a lot. I feel this "hunger" for 30 minutes to 2 hours every day. Not in a row, just combined throughout the day. It feels hot (but not like the burn of acid) and is squarely where my stomach should be. It doesn't rise into my chest/throat. It feels like my stomach wants to rumble (like out of hunger) but I don't think it ever actually has. How do I know the difference? I am 4.5 weeks out from VSG and told to take in 300 to 400 calories per day. (I've taken in as many as 550 on workout days when I'm burning that much in my workouts). Thoughts?
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Weight gain post surgery
Cupcake replied to lockhb's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I agree with the other post it is all the fluids they pump in yo you to prevent dehydration the water will come out send I was told nit yo weigh myself the first week because of the surgery fluids. -
how do you spend your time now that your not eating alot?
lsereno replied to Beth323's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was an evening smacker while I watched TV. Since I no longer snack (3 meals and one Protein shake per day), I spend less time watching TV in the evening. I tend to play on my computer more and read. During the day I actually spend more time eating. Before retraining, I was a fast eater, often gulping down Breakfast and lunch in 5 minutes or so and finishing dinner in about 10. Now I spend 30 minutes on lunch and dinner and about 15 on breakfast. Lynda -
Any fellow nurses(or any profession honestly) can help me out with this one... I currently work in home care, how long did you all take out of work? Ive had my gallbladder removed but due to other complications (pulmonary embolism) I was out of work for 1 month but honestly felt as though I could return to work the following week.... I know each individual is different but all input is greatly appreciated... TIA!
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I know broth stinks I'm on my 2 week pre-op my doctor today said to buy cup-a-soup or chicken noodle and strain it then at least you have more flavor. Even beef flavor if I wanted. I know it not a huge help but it might give you more flavor.
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I had my sleeve surgery June 22. No real problems- however, I am finding it increasingly difficult to get all my required liquids in.I am sipping vitamin water xxx zero ( which I like alot) but after a few sips I feel uncomfortably full. Eating is a chore, too.I have found that even 1/4 cup or 3 tablespoons of something makes feel so full... however, I LOVE and can tolerate 1 cup of yoghurt. Greek yohurt, and regular . Anyone else has similiar issues?
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Ok lol I just feel paranoid I guess. I kind of liked the feeling after being full after 3 bites now I just eat small Norman portions and I feel like it's to much.
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3 weeks out and still pain? Ok?
rholt35 replied to Raven21's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Today I am 3 weeks out from my surgery I went to the doctor last week and he said I was healing just fine well this morning I was touching one of my stiches from the surgery and it felt kind of hard like a lump . I had my husband look at it he said every thing looks fine but it feels hard to me I am getting worried it is the scar on the right side . It does not look red or infected I do no know what is going on or am I worrying to much . -
Thank you. The girl i know at work came back after 2 wks and she was so tired. Fine the next week though. That extra week made a huge difference!
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Did Medications Help You?
christin replied to andi0120's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I take the generic form of Pepcid each day and have only had to use my anti-nausea meds once. I used pain medicine off and on the first week after surgery, but then I no longer needed it. -
Did Medications Help You?
Lissa replied to andi0120's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm on Pantoprazole for acid reduction and it helps a TON! I didn't have that "hungry" feeling that most have, the one that means you need an acid reducer. My pulmonologist decided to put me on the acid reducer anyway at about 3 months out and it has made a huge difference in how I feel and in what foods I can eat! I still can't do super spicy stuff like jalapenos, but I am able to eat salsa and other mildly spicy foods again. I couldn't even do regular black pepper before! Yes, the acid/nausea meds do help! You may have to experiment a bit with which works best for you. Good luck! -
Suddenly SOOOO hungry!
Rev Me Up! replied to BeachWithMyBabies's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Every week that goes by is another week of healing and you will notice changes in capacity and appetite. I never really feel hungry, but I can sometimes feel empty - like I need some food to fill up. If you are clear for full liquids, try drinkable yogurt. Lots of Protein. If you are eating pudding, have you tried a little bit of cottage cheese, chewed up really well? You might need to leave the room when other people eat for a while. These frist couple of weeks are the toughest. Hang in there! Lara -
I take 2-3 servings of benefiber a day. If I still haven't had a bm in three days, I take a stool softener or two. Always does the trick. It was better after 6 weeks when I could start eating veggies. I also do better if I get my 64+ oz. Water.
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You are probably still retaining your surgery fluids, once you get rid of them you'll be losing like a jackrabbit! And then I bet you'll be posting good news week by week! Congratulations on your successful surgery. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app
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severe abdominal pain
turner5792 replied to turner5792's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I feel great today. And I did ask my doc about the pain when eating before and he told me he thought "I wasnt chewing enough" but I chew my food to baby food consistency and I wait like 3-5 minutes between bites, I take almost an hour to eat my meals which is why I started asking others if they ever experienced this, then after what happened last night it really concerned me. Im gonna call on Monday and go see him, I just was posting to see if anyone had ever had this happen to them because it scared the B-jesus outta me. anyone else ever had this???? -
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Protein drinks suck post op
cathy.r.hargroves@gmail.com replied to davis29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have the same problem. I use 5 oz premier protein and 3 oz of Fair life milk. I also add 1/2 scoop Genpro protein. The scoops are smaller and taste is better. -
Nightmares and worries
Ah0505 replied to Autumnrain1908's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
My BMI was slightly lower than yours (I've been higher than where I started this time) and I've lost 25 LBs in just under 6 weeks. Some might consider this "slow", I think that's funny. I will take an average of 4LBs per week anytime!!! Definitely lost very quickly the first 2 weeks and I'm guessing 1-3 per week from here onward.
