April 2014 RNY/Bypass Post Op Support

[MissTrish14 44]

I go to soft foods on Sunday from puree ( I have actually been kind of doing soft foods) I had a hard time with puree. food has to look appetizing. With the exception of mashed potatoes with gravy or soupy refried Beans with a little guacamole, I just chopped my food real fine and put it in a sauce. My biggest challenge is not eating a drinking at the same time. I am constantly thirsty and it seems like only SF popsicles satisfies my thirst. Other than that, I am great!

[Swhitton85 66]

I go to soft foods on Sunday from puree ( I have actually been kind of doing soft foods) I had a hard time with puree. food has to look appetizing. With the exception of mashed potatoes with gravy or soupy refried Beans with a little guacamole, I just chopped my food real fine and put it in a sauce. My biggest challenge is not eating a drinking at the same time. I am constantly thirsty and it seems like only SF popsicles satisfies my thirst. Other than that, I am great!

Eating & not drinking anything at the SMS time is one of my biggest challenges. Anytime I eat I get thirsty & waiting the 30 min after has been tough. I've taken a few sips with good but try not to

[msshellg 63]

Hey guys

I'm extra hungry right now!!! I want real food. I licked some Peanut Butter off a knife. I just want something that's not liquid and not sweet.

[sweetnell 6]

It is so good to know there are others that feel the same as me. I thought I wasn't going to be hungry. Especially when I am cooking my husband a meal. I will do what I need to progress as I should. This is going to be harder than I thought. I never thought I would hate everything sweet. I think once I can get my strength back I really will be a whole new person.

[Bigjkzgrl 40]

Currently I am post op 4 days. Im struggling with fluids but im making it work. What is scaring me is no BM since Sunday and now the left side of my stomach is beginning to hurt. Am I being over anxious or is this something I should be looking for by now?

Edited May 2, 2014 by Bigjkzgrl

[cyndi42114 0]

Hi, I had my surgery 10 days ago, yesterday I had my followup and lost 23 pounds! Now I can start mushy diet, glad my dr. didnt have me do the pureed, lol, he just said go slow. Tonight for dinner I had 2 T mashed potatoes with some low fat cream of mushroom Soup and it tasted so good! I could only eat a few tablespoons all together but thats ok im not hungry at all. Ativa has a lowfat/sugar free vanilla yogurt that is also good. Dannon has a 2x Protein yogurt that will help me get my Protein in. I've finally been able to get my Water and Vitamins in but the protein is hard for me.

[jfraz357 13]

I'm officially 2 days post op and this was a VERY significant change in my life. But I truly believe this was the right choice. Still haven't gotten food down yet. Gas still haven't relieved yet. What's the best was to get gas out?

[Wayne Hunt 59]

I'm officially 2 days post op and this was a VERY significant change in my life. But I truly believe this was the right choice. Still haven't gotten food down yet. Gas still haven't relieved yet. What's the best was to get gas out?

In my experience, the best option was actually the hardest. Walking.

The gas built up in your tummy was placed there by the surgery. The movement involved in walking and generally being mobile will help to "push out" the gas buildup...

Wayne

[jfraz357 13]

I've been walking and yes it seems to be working. Hopeful that I get to leave today. Do alot more walking this weekend at home.

[HollyJ2621 19]

Is there anything that we can take over the counter for this nausea?! No pain and I feel great aside from the nausea...

[jesabuck30 16]

OMG you have to have V8 juice , it makes you feel human again and it's on my stage 2

[HollyJ2621 19]

Sounds good! I'm gonna try it!

[Crystalk1011 3]

I've never heard if V8 for nausea. What an easy fix! My problem us carsickness. I can't go 2 miles down the road with out getting the urge to vomit. Even when I'm in the front seat! I drove once this week and I was fine. Whenever I go anywhere, I've been taking a dramemine. It's the only thing that's helping me through this. Other than that, I feel great! Im now 36 lbs down since the day of surgery! I can honestly now say that is was well worth it!

[bloodgoodtonya 2]

I am 4 days out (Tuesday April 29th) and I think I am doing pretty well. I just got up at 5 am to use the bathroom and ended up vomiting...what did I do wrong?

[gixxergirl 85]

I haven't had any nausea or vomiting. Has it happened again?