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3rd day post op
Thomas CPA replied to bethk12@gmail.com's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am three months out. Yes, you should be having liquids first week or so including protein shakes, water, jello, apple sauce, tea, chicken broth. You will lose a lot of muscle mass along with fat in the first couple of weeks. it is important to keep protein up. -
Hi All, I am timing myself and having 5 pill shot glasses an hour 3 with Water and 2 with Protein drink....is that too much or too little....my brain is not functioning well.
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Anyone else on week one? I had my surgery last Tuesday and so tired of broth and jello. I’m so ready to move to the protein shakes, thicker soups, etc. I’m not hungry, but I do get a feeling like I should eat at regular meal times. I get thirsty as well in between. TMI but I have to run to the bathroom every time I have my broth. I’m an instant processor. I’m a little worried about going back to work on Monday and having that problem at lunch.
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Week one Post op diet
lastchance_2018 replied to Jessicaleigh74's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
They gave me broth, popsicles, & a protein shake while I was still in the hospital. The first week I was running to the restroom also, but it has slowed down now. I'm 2 weeks Post-Op. -
I'm scheduled for 8/12 with Dr. Illan and paid the $500 down through my Wells Fargo account. I'll do the same with the remainder the week before surgery. My wife was initially worried about going to Mexico for surgery, but knows now these are highly skilled people and this is what they do day in and day out. Good luck!
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Gross question - SORRY!!!!
sandradee0124 replied to teach724's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the same thing 2-3 days post op. I got a couple painkiller shots and an antibiotic shot in the hospital, and my symptoms (identical to yours), were as a result of that medication, according to the surgeon's assistant. (Yes I called it was embarrassing). Only happened for about a day and then it was gone. I agree with the Fiber comments. 10000000%. :-) -
Ok.. A little background During my first unplanned, later in life pregnancy (I was about to turn 40, back in 2013) this particular nurse practitioner suggested that I terminate the pregnancy. I was floored. I'm am a married woman in a stable relationship and this suggestion was way out of line. Unfortunately this pregnancy did not turn out good and we lost the baby. I should've run then but I didn't. In 2014 I found myself expecting again.. Shocker because I have PCOS and in the 20 years of marriage at the time I had only ovulated a couple of times. We never used protection. Which wasn't our best plan, I know.. I was getting excited, we made it past the first few weeks. But Sadly this also did not turn out well and we lost another baby. At my follow up appointment this same nurse practitioner was rude yet again..in her manner of suggesting permanent birth control do to my weight and age. I love my doctor..she is wonderful, her beside manner was the best during my difficult trials. Id hate to leave the practice but today was just another dig. It's been a few years since I've been to the Drs. Since my last miscarriage. So I didn't think much about who I saw. That is until she walked into the room and all these emotions came flooding back. Of course you have to update your medical records. This included my surgery. She saw the scars during my exam so there wasn't any hiding it. It was her comments about my weight loss that really ticked me off today. "So you're BMI is coming down. That's good but you have more to go". I'm not looking for a pat on the back from medical professionals but I've lost almost 60 freaking pounds since I last saw her and my more to go is 25 lbs. If I stay I'm definitely requesting to see my Dr and not this Nurse practitioner. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Hi all, I got banded on 8/17 and the first 2 weeks all I ate was Soup and soft stuff then when I found out I could try anything, I did and now I am not losing anything. I did the pre-op diet and have totally lost 15 pounds since 8/1 but shouldn't I be losing more? I am going for my first fill on 9/15 and hope that will be the ticket to get me started. My main concern is what should I be eating? I am the type of person who needs to know how much, what and when and I am not getting that from my doctors office. A lady I met at our first support group told me about this site and I am so greatful to her. I need support and help to make this work and will take any advice from you wonderful folks who are doing this and losing. Dawn from Texas banded 8/17/05
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post op day 3 home day 4 from surgury!
cmiranda4 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
:thumbup: great news!!! today is the best day i have felt since coming home !!! I had my first shake today it went down like a champ !!! Vanilla whey yum lol, better than chicken broth, jello and isopure thats for sure lol. On my surgury date I weighed 259Ibs and I am 5"8, today 4 days later I weigh 245Ibs, thats just crazy i havent been doing much walking I feel pretty sore still, but I think the diet really helped clean out my system, still havent taken the kids to the pool lol if you know what i mean, but i am hopeful that it will happen this week sometime:). So Today I feel pretty good, i woke up fresh at 6am, bright eyed and bushy tailed, no coffee ! no tea ! just me !!!! This is a huge difference, before VSG, I would sleep in late, had nooooo energy what so ever and felt like a dump truck just hit me when i would wake up litteraly draggin ass till about 12 or 1pm, then have 2 huge cups of coffee just to get fire under my butt and then feel very anxious and jittery full of energy with no patients lol, my whol attitidue feels different, i can actually say i feel healthy, refreshed and energized i feel like my insides are all clean and running on top notch fuel, my thoughts are more optomistic and i am not getting stressed out as easy. Its like day and night. What a difference you dont realize it until you change and look back and go geez that was me, that is what fast food really does to you in not only hurts your body, grabs you like and addiction, slaps you around but also makes you mentally blahhhhh, i am having the greatest day and today i will remember even in pain from my wounds, i am very happy i made the decision that i did to have the VSG, i havent been so sure but today was that day where you wake up and say thank you god for getting me through the dark, i am finally seeing the light the brighter life that shines on the world. yeay ! :thumbup: -
That's wonderful & thanks for encouraging those of us just beginning this journey. I'm 8 weeks post op & have lost 25 lbs with about 60 more to go. So, this gives me hope. I wish you continued success!
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Yay! I'm happy I'm down 4 lbs this week! Still in pain since banded on 2/19/13. But getting Better!
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I'm consideriing surgery with Dr. Aceeves and I'm trying to figure out if I should have the surgery when I'm off for Spring Break or should I wait until I'm off for Summer. Spring Break I'm off for a week. Summer I'm off for 2 months. My job is an office job so I won't be lifting anything. Spring Break is Monday -Friday in March. Would it be bad to go to Mexico during Spring Break time? It's not the same spring break as the college students. I think it's later. I'm very active soI'm not sure about the pain level after the surgery. I'm sure it's different for everyone. I'm thinking I would be more relaxed if I wait until summer. My job involves a lot of paperwork which is mentally draining, it could can be stressful at times. I'm not sure what to do. Oh!! I have a wonderful 2 yr old son that will turn 3 on Valentine's Day. My mom would have to keep him. Please help!!!!! :scared0:
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I'm 4 week post op and it was the same for me. I tried cold,warm and hot water and still pain so I stopped drinking reg water. I was able to drink vitamin water. I tried again 2 days ago and no more pain
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I was a big water drinker before my surgery. It took me a good 6 weeks before I could drink it without a weird pain/queasy sensation. Before that I had to mix in a little crystal light. In the last few days (8 weeks post op now) I've been able to chug a little bit. Experiment with the water temperature, ice cold works best for me but some had theirs warm.
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Happyone - I want to give you a few things to think about. - How is your fill level? Are you in the green zone? If not, see about getting another fill. - How much are you eatting? Try keeping track of your calorie intake. I use fitday.com, but there's other sites too. - What are you eatting? Are you following the lapband guidelines like protein first, then good carbs like fruits and vegies? Drinking all your water? - Exercise - now that's a tough one. I live in south Georgia so I know about the heat too. I walk on my treadmill 4-5 times a week for 30 minutes. It may not be much, but it works for me. - Try going back to the basics. Do you have the lapband booklet that they give you when you're first banded? If so, get it out and reread it, maybe it'll help. - Finally, if you're doing everything you're suppose to be doing and still not having much success, mix it up. By that I mean eat a little too much for a day or two and pump up on the exercise. Sometimes we need to shock our bodies. Our bodies get use to eating less than we need and they adjust to that, so give it more and it'll relax a little. Good luck.
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I think I can feel my tubing move!
roziecakes replied to feliciadawn's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It does go away. It took me a couple of weeks before I stopped feeling it every time I would do anything. I had pinches for a little while after that, but the weird sensation was completely gone after a month. -
I was sleeved on 12/12/14 and have done really well with my program. I still have a protein drink for breakfast every morning. Here is my issue & I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing or did experience this. I will think in my head something sounds so good...a few weeks ago it was a chipotle bowl (no rice) I was on the treadmill thinking how good it sounded, after the gym I went there got the bowl, went home had a bite & it wasn't nearly as good as it was in my mind. (It was dinner for the week and I still threw quite a bit away) tonight I thought sloppy joes sounded good & I found these potatoes that were a weight watchers recipe that sounded good...got home from work made the sloppy joes and potatoes, had 2 bites and it just didn't taste good at all. Has this happened to anyone else? I'd rather eat protein drinks & a Greek yogurt because my head is playing so many games with me .
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Gotta love when the stall FINALLY breaks
fern posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was stuck for 3 weeks at between 180-185 fluctuating. Talk about driving me nuts!! Then finally I was 180, then the next day 179.5, then 179. Then I stopped weighing for 2 days ( well.... I was too tired by end of day). I weighed myself last night. I came in at 170.5!!!! 9 pounds in 3 days???? Holy moly !!!!! That must have been stuck water weight right? I'm almost at my second goal already!!! My first was to be under 200 ( hit that in 2-3 weeks). Then I roughed out where i thought I'd be at a happy medium. 160 popped in my head. That's only 10 pounds away!! I'm only about 9-10 weeks out. I'm finding this all pretty crazy. -
I received my sleeve April 3rd. I continued to take the stool softeners recommended to me and it was a week before I could go. You should also be passing gas, that should help with some of the gas in your stomach, although I am still experiencing that too. It all just takes a little time.
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Hang in there! Day 2 and 3 are just around the corner! I agree that you need to call your doctor, just to check in and make sure all is going well with your recovery. You really do need to try and get some liquids in you - SF popsicles are an awesome suggestion - and water! Sip it, and just keep on sipping. gasX strips helped me with gas pains after my surgery - but it might not work for everyone. My suggestion is to talk a little walk around the house every couple of hours, and get that gas moving around. The good news is, that day 1 is just about done! Keep up the good work!
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When will I feel decent again?
Mrs Beasley replied to lamar44's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You sound just like me...I was banded 12/7. The smell of meat or some food actually made me sick for 3 to 4 weeks. My should was in agony. I used to do laps aorund my island in my kitchen to get relief because I belive they are gas pains. I was out of work for 3 weeks, probably could of gone back after 2 weeks. But I am glad I did not beause I was actually on pain meds for almost 2 weeks so I was not really clear. The brighter side of this is I am just under 2 months out. I feel incredible from the excercise and weight loss. When I was feeling like you I thought it would never end and it did. Just be patient. Definitely get your rest when you go back to work, try and go to bed early. Get enough sleep, you did just have surgery. Dont get frustrated, when I felt like you did I posted a message and some kind person told me what I am telling you and it totally kept me going. GOOD LUCK!!! -
Successful Surgery
Rsilversea replied to LadyInBlack's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have my next appointment in a couple of weeks. Surgery went pretty easy for me and recovery was even better. I'm back on regular food but now I have to learn to eat better. I keep eating too much. I will see what happens when I see my doctor next. Glad your went well. -
Remove soda completely from your diet. As for chips, why? Are you looking for crunch factor? If so, there are others ways to get that crunch feeling. If it must be chips, there are some good Protein chips alternatives out there that can be used as a treat, but not an everyday thing. By treat, I mean once a week.
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I am now officially overweight and not obese.
Shamrockgirl60 replied to lellow's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey congratulations. I have a point or so to go before I am "overweight" and not obese. I feel great. Had a fill yesterday and the nurse is so very pleased with how I am doing. I did not lose as much as I wanted last month but she said the loss can slow down a bit after a few months. She wants a 1-2 lb. loss per week. That's fine with me. Funny I notice that people look at me now...and I get much faster help in the stores. LOLLOLLOL I am not ignored any more. -
7Weeks And Feeling Tired?
kiwiladydee replied to dmariesc's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, I'm not sure about just the 7th week. How about from week 1 through week 7. Lol. Have you been taking all of your Vitamins? B12 and Iron?
