Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

I am 3 days post opt and I just finished walking about 15 mins in the park. I feel ok. My stiches hurt every now.and agin and the gas is bearable. The hardest part for me is remembering to drink 2 oz of Protein ever hour. But I have faith that I will get the hang of it! I also miss swinging on the swing with my little sister but ill hope I will be able to do that next month :•))

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Three days out and it sounds like you are doing great! Honestly I think the more you are up and move the quicker you are back to yourself! I am 3 weeks out and was just at a Bouncy Place last night with my two little ones and was climbing and jumping like a champ! (and sweating!!). Before you know it you will feel great again. As for drinking your Protein, if you need help set a timer on your cell phone.... Good luck and you will be swinging before you know it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was banded on the 7th as well. I was in a lot of pain the first two days but today I'm feeling so much better. Not 100% but it's not as bad as it was. The gas pains are more tolerable today but I want them to go away fast because my back and shoulder pains are what's causing me to not want to get up and move more. I am on full liquids for two weeks but I don't know that I can go that long. I love the homemade broth that I have and I am slowly sipping on watered down apple sauce to give me the feeling like I'm eating. Otherwise I think I'll be good to go back to work on Tuesday. Does anyone have any idea as to how long the gas pains will last? Or any other ideas besides walking and gas X to relieve the gas pains? I hope you are all doing well and recovering fast.

Lindsay

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×