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January 2022 Surgery Buddies
mmjacobs replied to LilaNicole20's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Soft foods, yum yum. My soft foods won't start until next week but I do love me some cottage cheese. I'll add that to my shopping list. -
January 2022 Surgery Buddies
PSJennifer replied to LilaNicole20's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I also had mine done on 1/31. I am constantly thirsty so I sip every 5 minutes to keep hydrated. I had my one week post op today and got cleared to start soft foods. I tried cottage cheese and was able to eat about an ounce! It was a treat!! -
January 2022 Surgery Buddies
Ephemeral replied to LilaNicole20's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Welcome! I'm glad you are doing ok! You're just a little over a week out already! I see you've lost 20 lbs, that's amazing! I struggle with my water intake as well. I've never liked water....NEVER....but it's super important that we get at the minimum 48 oz of fluids daily. What helps me is I line up my bottles of water, and I know I have to drink all of them by end of day. So I make it like a competition with myself. I drink the Essentia water, it's the only water I can stomach. Good Luck to you! I can't wait to celebrate your weight loss success! ♥ -
January Surgery buddies
Heastarven replied to Tinats's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yesss!! LOL So when I was finally able to have something other than chicken broth and then only had 3 spoonfuls and was full I was so upset! LOL. I'm not a coffee drinker, but was a big soda drinker before the 2 week pre-op diet. Had major headaches and caffeine withdrawal symptoms during the preop period. Thanks for the welcome! -
Revision from sleeve to bypass
Jue replied to lions92's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had the sleeve in 2010 lost about 3 stone put some back on and had the bypassAugust 2031 I'd lost 45 lbs from Aug to Nov not sure what I've lost yet until I go back in March to see the Dietician but feeling good this time , the surgeon told me I'd only lose 3 stone but lost more than that I had to stay in hospital for 4 days because my sats kept dropping and I did three up blood the morning after but once that was up I was fine no regrets , good luck to you all , -
January Surgery buddies
Ephemeral replied to Tinats's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Heather! Welcome January Buddy! You are already 18 lbs down since your surgery! That's fantastic! Tomorrow will be three weeks since my surgery, and I'm still surprised at how little I can ingest. Just 2-3 tablespoons max., at a time! It's crazy! I will be starting Phase 3 (soft/bland foods) this Friday, so I'm looking forward to that. I'm still drinking a protein shake every day, it's the only way I can get all of the required protein in. I also don't have much appetite. I'm not craving food...I'm craving flavour? If that makes any sense at all? But most of all, I so want a darn coffee!!!! I dream of it. lololol. Totally normal of that one incision to be sore. It's the biggest one! Mine have healed very well and I'm already using Mederma Advanced gel for scars, on them. Keep up your positive attitude and enthusiasm! Good Luck to you! -
January Surgery buddies
Heastarven replied to Tinats's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Everyone! I had my surgery for my sleeve on 1/31. Had my one week post op yesterday and doctor was pleased with healing so far. I had only been having chicken broth and protein shakes since surgery and he wanted me to move on to full liquids for a day or two and then pureed foods. My first meal of cream soup was suprising to me. 4 spoonfuls in and I was full. I was SO looking forward to having something with some flavor and then only 4 spoonfuls in and I couldn't eat anymore! LOL. I have one incision that is still really really sore and my surgeon says that is completely normal as thats the incision he inserts the stapler in and also pulls the stomach out of. I'm looking forward to this change and starting this new life! Starting weight: 248 Surgery weight: 238 Current weight: 220 Heather -
Work Accommodations
learn2cook replied to trouvaillex's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m a teacher and if I do need to “go” there needs to be a live person responsible for the classroom at all times. I’m remembering the surprise liquid #2 that happened in the early weeks before ground meat. -
February 2022 Surgery Buddies
vixtagram_vsg replied to MeganMyers's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I done the milk diet for 2 weeks pre op, lost 16lb and had a headache the whole time despite drinking 3L of water but I just kept reminding myself why and my goals and it made it bearable. Good luck 😉 -
November Surgery Buddies!!!
rgwtwins replied to Tristenhilpert97's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I feel like the process is failing for me. I have tried more protein, more water, carbs under 50 and nothing. 4 weeks Friday since I lost any weight. -
Initial weight vs current weight
Orinskye replied to simplysmile's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Highest weight: 330 goal weight: 195 (this was the brightest weight in normal weight range for my height on the BMI scale). current weight: 180 pounds. i was sleeved March 24,2021 so I’m almost at a year out. I’ve stalled for the last several weeks now. I tend to have long stalls and then sudden drops. -
February 2022 Surgery Buddies
freckledmegan replied to MeganMyers's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Only 4 days post op but feel confident to say that the prep week was harder than the surgery! I was hungry all the time with zero energy. Try to stict as close to the prep diet as possible as it really does make your surgery shorter, with fewer complications and less residual pain. Mostly because the more you shrink your liver, the better off all those things are. Heard that from Bari and Hysterectomy surgeon. If you slip (which I did 2 times) in that week. I had 1 or 2 bites and followed it up with lots and lots of water. Sent from my SM-G970U using BariatricPal mobile app -
I am sorry you are feeling so regretful about your surgery. I wonder how much of your despair comes from your medical team not fully informing you of what to expect as you progress through the process coupled with dealing with your inability to turn to the food that used to offer you comfort & working through the issues you are dealing with in regards your health. @sleevemealone suggested, a therapist may be very helpful. Ask your medical team for a referral to one who specialises in eating disorders & bariatric patients. There are many people on this forum who have benefitted from the support of a therapist. As you progress, you will be able to eat more food (portion size will increase until by maintenance you are eating about recommended serving sizes) & a broader range of foods. Many still eat some of their old favourite foods - just not as often & in smaller portions. Having a sleeve does not limit your social life at all. I went to a 60th birthday party two weeks after surgery. Sure I didn’t eat or drink any of what was provided (I took my own drink) but I still had a great time being with friends. I go out to dinner often. I socialise with friends & family often & did from pretty early out. I just make better food choices than I used to before my surgery. I have weekends away with girlfriends & family. My sleeve doesn’t stop me living my life. It helps me live it better because I’m fitter, physically & emotionally healthier & happier. I wish you all the best.
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March 2022 Surgery Buddies
FourBakes replied to LilaNicole20's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am right there with you! Originally scheduled for 1/20, but postponed due to covid patients. I just found out on Friday that I am scheduled for 3/1. During the 4 weeks of not knowing what was going on, I was ready to throw in the towel. Thankfully I have maintained my weight. but need to restart the liver shrink diet ASAP! -
Work Accommodations
Arabesque replied to trouvaillex's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Better to have a chat with your supervisors (they don’t have to know the details of your surgery) that you may need some accommodation than not. We all heal & recover differently. Some people are fine after a week. Me, I was weak & could be doughy in the head 4 weeks later (my BP was very low). I undertook a new contract, fortunately with people I worked with before, & they were very accommodating. They allowed me to adjust my working hours & were ok if I had to leave a little earlier. I could eat/drink at my desk so that was never an issue & nor were bathroom breaks. Maybe ask if you could start back with reduced hours or a reduced working week to begin if you discover you need it. Also ensure they know you can’t lift anything heavy for a couple of weeks either & bending & reaching may be difficult for a little while. Again all this depends on how you recover. All the best. -
Periods (women only please)
SoCalEm replied to Ngotsleeved's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told the pill was much less effective (not always absorbed fully after surgery) and coupled with the flood of estrogen, fertility is amped up. OB/GYN recommend condoms or IUD. I just had VSG last week so I’m still learning the ropes. I hope that’s helpful! -
2 weeks post op - not feeling full
Arabesque replied to ianc74's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Besides different hungry signals many get different full signals. Some people say a runny nose is an indicator they are full now. Or they sneeze. Wow that is a huge amount of fluid. With 1200ml from your shakes, soups, etc. plus two to three litres of fluid you’re drinking 3-4 litres a day. You must feel so bloated & be peeing constantly. Generally we’re advised all fluids count to our 2L daily goal regardless of whether it’s from combinations of water, tea, shakes, soup, etc. I wouldn’t be concerned about stretching your tummy but maybe putting stress/pressure on your healing tummy. Worth a chat with your dietician & surgeon. But then there are many different plans out there & a lot are adjusted to suit the individual & their needs. All the best. -
I took off two weeks but honestly I could have been back after a week- Other than gas pain I had a relatively easy recovery. Hope for you that you do as well!!
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Initial weight vs current weight
kmac1 replied to simplysmile's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Sleeved on 2/5/2021 Heaviest Weight: 363 Intake Weight: 358 Surgery Day Weight: 333 Goal Weight: 200 Current Weight: 183 I’m a 5’11 male. 42 years old. I still log every meal, weigh and measure food, workout 4-5 times per week. I’m averaging 1500-1600 calories a day. -
Initial weight vs current weight
vikingbeast replied to simplysmile's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Heavy weight: 396 lbs Intake weight: 375 lbs Surgery weight: 357 lbs Current weight: 276 lbs Goal weight: 240 lbs I'm 6 feet tall and was sleeved September 14, 2021. I am a week short of five months post-op and am still losing around 2 lbs a week on 1800-2000 calories a day. (I am also extremely active, so don't take those calories as written in stone.) -
COVID and Sleeve
vikingbeast replied to SeattleLady's topic in Revision Weight Loss Surgery Forums (NEW!)
I had a presumptive positive last month (couldn't get a test for love or money around here). I was sleeved in September. I ended up retaining water and felt bloated. I gained three pounds (and wigged out) but as soon as I got over it, that weight came right back off. I didn't lose my appetite, though, I just was too tired to eat. -
I'm not sure why you can't go out to eat. I go out to eat, and I'm not even five months out from surgery. I just order what I want and ask the server to bring a to-go box at the same time as the plate. I portion out what I think I'm going to eat and put the rest in the box. Or I just order an appetizer if there's one that looks good to me. I definitely am eating more than 4 oz. of food at a time, and I'm still losing 2-3 lbs. a week. I agree with others that it's probably time for you to look for someone to talk to about your pining for the old days. Because what's done is done. "Stomach stretching" takes years if it happens at all—and there are plenty of WLS veterans on this very board who, three or five or even ten years later, have reduced appetite.
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February 2022 Surgery Buddies
Dcsjoc replied to MeganMyers's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I started week 2 post op. B1 dissolvable, calcium citrate and chewable multi(gross) -
February 2022 Surgery Buddies
Dcsjoc replied to MeganMyers's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I’m 2 weeks post op and am getting board of the liquids. I would kill to get back to 2 shakes and protein and salad!!!!! But I should be moving to phase 3 on Thursday!!!! Hang in there and good luck!! -
Work Accommodations
catwoman7 replied to trouvaillex's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I stayed at home for three weeks but could have gone back to work after two. I felt fine and wouldn't have needed any accommodations.
