MAY 2013 POST-OP GROUP

[crmills74 11]

I had my surgery on Monday, May 13th and I was discharged Tuesday evening about 15 lbs heavier than I was before the surgery. I was told it was mostly Water weight but it still is not very motivating taking steps backwards. I am hungry ALL THE TIME!! I hear people say the surgery takes appetite away but I crave food more than I did before the surgery! Is anyone else experiencing this? Also, I am having trouble getting all my fluids in. I have tried sipping every 10-15 min but I get so full and the pains are awful. Maybe if I was losing weight rapidly like I see every one else losing but I'm not so I'm already starting to second guess my decision. Don't mean to sound like a negative Nelly but.......

[brandnewme2013 97]

I had my surgery on Monday' date=' May 13th and I was discharged Tuesday evening about 15 lbs heavier than I was before the surgery. I was told it was mostly Water weight but it still is not very motivating taking steps backwards. I am hungry ALL THE TIME!! I hear people say the surgery takes appetite away but I crave food more than I did before the surgery! Is anyone else experiencing this? Also, I am having trouble getting all my fluids in. I have tried sipping every 10-15 min but I get so full and the pains are awful. Maybe if I was losing weight rapidly like I see every one else losing but I'm not so I'm already starting to second guess my decision. Don't mean to sound like a negative Nelly but.......[/quote']

I'm sorry that this is a tough time for you. However you just had a major surgery and everybody's body's are different therefore they recover differently. So please don't let other peoples progress be the measurement of yours. And know that no matter what you are going through now it will past and in the end this will turn out to be the best decision you ever made for yourself.

[brandnewme2013 97]

Omg' date=' I still have gas pains. It's terrible. I am out and about with the hubby today. In gonna walk a little in the mall. Sounds crazy but need this gas gone!! I also used a heating pad on my back/stomach which helps with the gas pains. Good luck everyone.

Surgery date: May 14, 2013[/quote']

Debbie didn't you say that you got gas x? Did they work ok? I was thinking about buying some as well.

[celebrate*me 52]

I had my surgery on Monday' date=' May 13th and I was discharged Tuesday evening about 15 lbs heavier than I was before the surgery. I was told it was mostly Water weight but it still is not very motivating taking steps backwards. I am hungry ALL THE TIME!! I hear people say the surgery takes appetite away but I crave food more than I did before the surgery! Is anyone else experiencing this? Also, I am having trouble getting all my fluids in. I have tried sipping every 10-15 min but I get so full and the pains are awful. Maybe if I was losing weight rapidly like I see every one else losing but I'm not so I'm already starting to second guess my decision. Don't mean to sound like a negative Nelly but.......[/quote']

The weight gain is normal. I gained 5 pounds a lot of others gained 20 pounds. It will come right off in a week.

[iamworthit 208]

I am still in the hospital but hope to go home today. I have to get my oxygen Sats up to 92 and I am at 91.

You were band to bypass right? How did it go? Mine is june 12th.

[ColoradoChick 33]

You were band to bypass right? How did it go? Mine is june 12th.

My surgery was great. The pain was less than when I got the lap band. I am home and tired but getting better everyday. No hungry at all.

[iamworthit 208]

My surgery was great. The pain was less than when I got the lap band. I am home and tired but getting better everyday. No hungry at all.

wonderful! I have been praying for you this week, glad to hear you are doing well. I'm looking forward to mine on the 12th.

[The long walk home 2]

I'm being a good girl. I finds 50 grams of protien powder a day. Plus any extra that I "eat" I find it best to get it out of the way I mix it up in the morning and sip at it all day. Everything tastes so horrible at the moment. And smells are discusting, I feel like I am pregnant. I am trying some passion lite Jello crystals to flavour my plain protien powder today..some times I use sugarfree liquid syrups.< /p>

[nursemissy 42]

I had my surgery on Monday' date=' May 13th and I was discharged Tuesday evening about 15 lbs heavier than I was before the surgery. I was told it was mostly Water weight but it still is not very motivating taking steps backwards. I am hungry ALL THE TIME!! I hear people say the surgery takes appetite away but I crave food more than I did before the surgery! Is anyone else experiencing this? Also, I am having trouble getting all my fluids in. I have tried sipping every 10-15 min but I get so full and the pains are awful. Maybe if I was losing weight rapidly like I see every one else losing but I'm not so I'm already starting to second guess my decision. Don't mean to sound like a negative Nelly but.......[/quote']

Head hunger is what you have. Its difficult but find something to do like walk when you feel hungry. Making sure to get Protein in too. Stay hydrated sip and walk.

Chew ice if your missing the crunch factor.

Remember nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.

[yasminsnewjourney 52]

It's really hard to get your liquids in when you are only taking 1 ounce every 15 minutes the most I get is 45 to 48 I hope that's good

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[ratcry 5]

It's really hard to get your liquids in when you are only taking 1 ounce every 15 minutes the most I get is 45 to 48 I hope that's good

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You really should get 64 oz in. . Its too keep you hydrated. If you can't get all your Protein in that's understandable but you should really try to get your other fluids. My doc told me once I start paying has I can increase to 2oz every 15 min which had really helped with getting it all in.

surgery date: May 14

[ratcry 5]

You really should get 64 oz in. . Its too keep you hydrated. If you can't get all your Protein in that's understandable but you should really try to get your other fluids. My doc told me once I start paying has I can increase to 2oz every 15 min which had really helped with getting it all in.

surgery date: May 14

I totally screwed that last one up. .correcetion... When I start passing gas I can increase to 2 oz..lol

surgery date: May 14

[yasminsnewjourney 52]

You really should get 64 oz in. . Its too keep you hydrated. If you can't get all your Protein in that's understandable but you should really try to get your other fluids. My doc told me once I start paying has I can increase to 2oz every 15 min which had really helped with getting it all in.

surgery date: May 14

Thank you I am going to call my doctor then because they have me on the 1 ounce

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[yasminsnewjourney 52]

I totally screwed that last one up. .correcetion... When I start passing gas I can increase to 2 oz..lol

surgery date: May 14

I pass that's already too

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[Fancie57 50]

I will be here tomorrow afternoon. Save me some room glad everyone here is doing well. Keep up the good work