3 Week Post Op

[chocolatetre' 5]

Hi everyone, I am new to this site. I already appreciate all of the stories and knowledge that i am gaining already. I am almost 4wks post op. I had the Gastric Bypass on 7/16. Overall Im doing well and learning to adjust to my new life. The hardest part for me is dealing with the mental effects of what did I do to myself...LOL.

[manahane03 19]

Hey! I had surgery July 22, I'm almost 3 wks out!! I agree, the mental is hard. My first week I had a breakdown over a tator tot! But doing much better!! I still have the thought almost daily why did I do this, but I know eventually those thoughts will pass! Good luck! Nice to meet ya!

[chocolatetre' 5]

I have does days too. Those break downs can be scary, bit we just have to encourage ourselves with the reminder of why we had the surgery in the first place. Nice to meet you too, keep in touch.

[Emilysgigi 3]

I also had RNY on 7/16. I am having trouble getting in my 60g of Protein but finally did today. I have also experienced my first stall this week, scale hasn't moved for 3 days. Glad to see someone with the same surgery date.

RNY 7/16/13 HW 226, SW 215; CW 206; GW 130

[chocolatetre' 5]

Please dont mention PROTEINl....UGH. That is the hardest thing for me to tolerate. I have looked up different recipes for mixing the shakes and nothing is working for me. I dont think I have had 60g since my surgery...I have to try harder though. My husband and I got into an argument tonight about it, and I promised I would try harder. I know I have too.

[Mel3620 299]

Please dont mention PROTEINl....UGH. That is the hardest thing for me to tolerate. I have looked up different recipes for mixing the shakes and nothing is working for me. I dont think I have had 60g since my surgery...I have to try harder though. My husband and I got into an argument tonight about it' date=' and I promised I would try harder. I know I have too.[/quote']

Just keep working at it. It will eventually happen. I still struggle some days to get my 60 in! I am amazed at people who say they get 80 per day! I went through a phase where I hated the shakes as well. I am 9 weeks post op, and I can tolerate the shakes fairly well. I try to get at least one in per day. I hope to change that to 2 very soon, but for me I am thankful I can do the one right now. I don't enjoy meat at all anymore. That sounds so strange coming out of my mouth. haha. I am hoping that eventually starts to change.

[kimberly7280 5]

I had my surgery on july 23rd and I can not even get down half of the shake without it wanting to come back up. I am tolerating food ok for the most part though and I have been eating a lot of greek yogurt to make up for the Protein shake....is that ok? or should we be still drinking the shakes ? I am at a stand still in my weight loss as well and I have not lost any weight in 4 days...please tell me what I am doing wrong...is it the shakes? I have been walking almost a mile daily....also I am wondering what other exercise can be done at this point to help things move along

[deaddemmama 474]

I had my surgery on july 23rd and I can not even get down half of the shake without it wanting to come back up. I am tolerating food ok for the most part though and I have been eating a lot of greek yogurt to make up for the Protein shake....is that ok? or should we be still drinking the shakes ? I am at a stand still in my weight loss as well and I have not lost any weight in 4 days...please tell me what I am doing wrong...is it the shakes? I have been walking almost a mile daily....also I am wondering what other exercise can be done at this point to help things move along

Have you tried unflavored Protein in Vitamin Water or crystal light? It's not great, but tolerable if ice cold. I would definitely up your protein and exercise. Check with you doc to see what exercise is ok at this point.

[Big Wojo 32]

I also had my surgery 7/16 I'm doing ok but I get bad intestinal pains a lot after I eat. I'm also having trouble getting all my Protein in and also have days I regret the surgery. Glad there are so many of us that share a surgery date! Lets all stay close so we can see each others progress!

[hughs12 4]

My surgery was Aug 5th I'm having trouble getting in enough of anything Water is getting better but i can't do the shakes now they taste so bad any suggestions on other shakes to try?

[staop2003 6]

I had my surgery on 7/9 and I'm on regular foods now. I don't have any problem getting my Protein in - sometimes as much as 90!!! I had a week stall once on regular food and I know it was my body adjusting to the changes. I had a WTH did I do to myself one time and that was right after the surgery - at this point I feel really good and I start back exercising this week!!! I haven't had a food that I can't eat yet so I guess I'm lucky. I keep all meals around 3 oz Protein, then veggie and if there is room a carb. My Proteins will vary depending on how dense they are. I ate my first beef last week and did great (lean beef of course). So far I am loving my journey and enjoy watching my body change.

Good luck everyone!!

[Emilysgigi 3]

I also had my surgery 7/16 I'm doing ok but I get bad intestinal pains a lot after I eat. I'm also having trouble getting all my Protein in and also have days I regret the surgery. Glad there are so many of us that share a surgery date! Lets all stay close so we can see each others progress!

I agree we should keep in touch, helps to know someone else is going through the same things. I think having regrets is normal so close after surgery because everything is so new, our bodies are trying to adjust, and our emotions are crazy. Hopefully the Protein thing will become easier when we move to the next stage. Have u tried Gas X chewables after u eat? They have been a big help for me. Good luck to you!

RNY 7/16/13 HW 226, SW 215; CW 202; GW 130

[Big Wojo 32]

I agree we should keep in touch' date=' helps to know someone else is going through the same things. I think having regrets is normal so close after surgery because everything is so new, our bodies are trying to adjust, and our emotions are crazy. Hopefully the Protein thing will become easier when we move to the next stage. Have u tried Gas X chewables after u eat? They have been a big help for me. Good luck to you!

RNY 7/16/13 HW 226, SW 215; CW 202; GW 130[/quote']

I have not tried the gas x for some reason the nurses told me they won't work so I never bought them but I will now seeing as so many people use them here.

[Crkrjax76 76]

I'm only 6 days post op but I'm having lots of trouble with the Protein and water! I can't get more than about an oz down without feeling full!!

[hughs12 4]

I'm only 6 days post op but I'm having lots of trouble with the Protein and water! I can't get more than about an oz down without feeling full!!

I know that feeling I'm having the same trouble