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

Am I'm consuming too much?



Recommended Posts

I had RNY 12/27/12....I'm only 4 days post op. I feel like I'm consuming too much. I can drink a whole 8-12 ounces of my Protein Drink in about 20 minutes. I can drink 3-4 16.9 ounces of Water a day and 4-8 ounces of broth a day without any problems. I'm reading where people can't even hold an ounce down at a time... I totally feel like I'm over doing it.. Is this normal?!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just take it slow. 8 oz over at least a half hour if not more. You have no real feeling in your pouch right now. It's good your getting your liquids in just be careful and congrats!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had RNY 12/27/12....I'm only 4 days post op. I feel like I'm consuming too much. I can drink a whole 8-12 ounces of my Protein drink in about 20 minutes. I can drink 3-4 16.9 ounces of Water a day and 4-8 ounces of broth a day without any problems. I'm reading where people can't even hold an ounce down at a time... I totally feel like I'm over doing it.. Is this normal?!

Everyone's personal norms seem to be different. You are an exception being able to drink so much! I wasn't able to drink much more than sips for a few weeks.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Like worm said your pouch is still healing.. In about a week or two those nerve endings will be healed and you won't be able to consume that much. Take it easy for sure!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

A lot of what you are experiencing is due to the texture--which is liquids--I was same way at start and worried my pouch was too big lol. My NUT assured me it was bc it was liquids, and sure enough, when I started soft food I realized she was right!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

A lot of what you are experiencing is due to the texture--which is liquids--I was same way at start and worried my pouch was too big lol. My NUT assured me it was bc it was liquids, and sure enough, when I started soft food I realized she was right!

I agree with 4SLFLDS - liquids for me were easy. But soft food is much more difficult. Slow and easy - you'll be fine

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Same things happening to me. Right out if the gate I drank 11oz Protein Shake and 6 oz yogurt no problem, never feeling full. I'm also worried. I haven't lost any weight in a week. My surgery was 12/20/12. When was yours?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had mine 12/27/12, I'm down 10 pounds already. I'm drinking plenty of Water with no problem. I'm to afraid to try yogurt. I'm still on Clear Liquids. I'm not eating creamy soups.. I'm trying to follow my doctors orders as much as possible.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Same things happening to me. Right out if the gate I drank 11oz Protein shake and 6 oz yogurt no problem, never feeling full. I'm also worried. I haven't lost any weight in a week. My surgery was 12/20/12. When was yours?

You will hold some fluids because of the surgery IV's. You body is truly amazing and will go into survival mode if it feels as if you are "starving" it. There are so many things that can play into your lack of weight loss but it won't be permanent. I would also recommend you not weigh often. Stick to the "program" you will lose! Congrats!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had mine 12/27/12, I'm down 10 pounds already. I'm drinking plenty of Water with no problem. I'm to afraid to try yogurt. I'm still on clear liquids. I'm not eating creamy soups.. I'm trying to follow my doctors orders as much as possible.

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

    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • 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.
  • 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

    ×