New To The Board- 7 Days Post Op

[newtonya2012 6]

Hello Everyone,

I just had my gastric sleeve done on 02/28. To date so far I have lost 13 pounds in on week. I have about a 130 pounds to lose but I am happy I am on my way. I really dont have much pain. I am little slow moving around because I still have a little discomfort. The first week was a little difficult because whenever I would eat or drink I would get a bubble feeling in my chest. After reading many of the posts I started taking prilosec. It has helped tremendously! I am getting ready to start walking everyday and once I am feeling better I will start running. I am not starving but the smell of food I used to eat does attract to me but I am still staying on course. My only problem has been the Protein shakes. I was taking the Bariatric Advantage shakes but they are just disgusting to me now. I also tried the Isopure but I cant stand it. So now I am doing the Atkins and muscle Mlike shakes. At first I was having some regrets but after seeing my weight loss in the last week I am feeling much better.

[kimmy*custis 276]

You are doing great, keep up the good work. I was put on prilosec for 6 months after surgery , standard procedure, I am glad! I was also put on Actigall for gall stone prevention for 6 months. I had a hard time with the Protein Drinks too, Isopure is discusting, the only drink I like are the muscle milk lights, I get them at costco. Welcome to the losers bench!

[newtonya2012 6]

You are doing great, keep up the good work. I was put on prilosec for 6 months after surgery , standard procedure, I am glad! I was also put on Actigall for gall stone prevention for 6 months. I had a hard time with the Protein drinks too, Isopure is discusting, the only drink I like are the muscle milk lights, I get them at costco. Welcome to the losers bench!

You are doing great, keep up the good work. I was put on prilosec for 6 months after surgery , standard procedure, I am glad! I was also put on Actigall for gall stone prevention for 6 months. I had a hard time with the Protein Drinks too, Isopure is discusting, the only drink I like are the muscle milk lights, I get them at costco. Welcome to the losers bench!

Thanks for the welcome!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Hi Tonya, welcome!

Having food distaste post op is really normal. I had it too. Though, today my taste buds are back to normal, thank goodness. I'm glad to hear though you have been able to find some Protein supplements that you do like. Lots find that difficult post op.

Just keep hanging in there! This time next year will be a whole new you!

[RossJL 25]

Welcome!!! Keep up the good work!

[newtonya2012 6]

Thanks. I had a little bit of a set back today. I was all set to go back to work today but then I woke up feeling extremely fatigued. The doctor thinks my body was dehydrated and told me to drink lots of hydrating fluids that is helping tremendously.