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

Hi folks! Be gentle I'm a newbie!



Recommended Posts

Hello everyone! Just found this app and it's brilliant! I'm 7 days post surgery after a gastric sleeve. I think I'm doing pretty well so far I'm only really struggling to take in enough Water etc. I find drinking slowly and sipping often is the best for me. I'm looking forward to giving and getting support on here.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Drinking is definitely tough at first. I'm 12 weeks out and I can always get my 64 oz but sometimes I just have to hold my cup to remember to drink. Lately I've been doing 90 oz. You'll get there!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

struggling to take in enough Water etc.

@@startinganewme

welcome welcome welcome

don't worry, we don't eat newbies for Breakfast

no promises for lunch!!!

many newbie etc have trouble getting all their Water in :wacko:

continue sipping slowly/frequently is the way to go!!

try drinking lukewarm/room temp water and/or crystal light

they might work for you too

7 days sleeveland

still around to talk about it!!!

you got it made in the shade LOL

drinking a Protein shake to your health

good luck

kathy

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@startinganewme - Enjoy the ride. Terms to know:

NSV - non-scale victory

Stall - the inevitable point where you body catches up on fat loss and readjust your metabolism and causes you angst for a few weeks thinking you are doing something wrong. Stalls happen, don't sweat it.

Hormone Rush - Since hormone's are stored in fat, you might get some strange emotions or urges you have never felt before. It's normal, but it may explain why you want to have sex more often, in strange places, with strange people.

Panic Points

Not pooping for a week to 10 days post surgery. Ehm, it will all come out in the end. You will worry, but don't.

New attention from people, which may bum you out because you feel like the same person, but people are treating you differently. Eventually you will find your new normal and the feeling passes.

I'm sure others can add to the list. Congrats.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations and nice to meet you :D

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my DS on the 15, so I'm kinda in the same boat as you! I have a timer go off every 15 minutes to remind me to take my fluids. Oh, and the poop thing is real. WWWIII happened in my bathroom this morning and now my rectum is traumatized! XD I don't care for taking the Protein shakes but at least my body is tolerating them. Right now, that's all that matters. Welcome to newbieville!

Sent from my SPH-D710VMUB using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

@@startinganewme - Enjoy the ride. Terms to know:

NSV - non-scale victory

Stall - the inevitable point where you body catches up on fat loss and readjust your metabolism and causes you angst for a few weeks thinking you are doing something wrong. Stalls happen, don't sweat it.

Hormone Rush - Since hormone's are stored in fat, you might get some strange emotions or urges you have never felt before. It's normal, but it may explain why you want to have sex more often, in strange places, with strange people.

Panic Points

Not pooping for a week to 10 days post surgery. Ehm, it will all come out in the end. You will worry, but don't.

New attention from people, which may bum you out because you feel like the same person, but people are treating you differently. Eventually you will find your new normal and the feeling passes.

I'm sure others can add to the list. Congrats.

Oh my goodness thanks for making me giggle @ OKCpirate. I read your reply out to my hubby he didn't know whether to look pleased or not about the hormones!!!!!!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations! Nice to meet you???? Sip, sip, sip and walk, walk walk! Try drinking different temperature of liquids(warm may work better than cold or vice versa).Good luck on your journey! 5wks out gastric bypass surgery!

Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello everyone! Just found this app and it's brilliant! I'm 7 days post surgery after a gastric sleeve. I think I'm doing pretty well so far I'm only really struggling to take in enough Water etc. I find drinking slowly and sipping often is the best for me. I'm looking forward to giving and getting support on here.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good lu know, keep us posted

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations newbie! Seems like your doing well. drink, drink, drink Water slowly...

That will probably be tough for me because I chug it. So, I'll have to work on that....

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

5 days out. Drinking is tough. I go from panic I took to big a swallow and have gas bubble to haven't taken a swallow in a while. Hoping when I get back to work my rhythm will come back too. Right now I miss laying comfortably in bed. Spent first 3 nights at home in a recliner which I never want to see again. Love these pages though. They make me feel normal. So thanks y'all!

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have my surgery on Dec. 5th. I am worried about getting in the Protein shakes. Right now I am on my liquid diet and cannot tolerate 5 Protein Shakes a day. I find the taste to be disgusting. I have only been able to drink 2-3 per day, but after surgery I am worried that they will make me nauseated.

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

    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

  • 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

    ×