Hit the 3 week stall :(

OmaJ · September 29, 2017

I didn't know about the dreaded "3 week stall" until seeing it on various posts. It happened to me when I went on pureed diet stage (for me that was at 3 weeks). Discouraging, but "This too shall pass". Stepping up my exercise hoping that helps. Also having to take Miralax, issues with not "going" without it. Open to suggestions

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KH1958 · September 29, 2017

Good to know, since I am having bypass on October 10th and my third week will also be pureed diet stage. I am sure it is because you finally are chewing something. lol Unless your pre op diet allowed food, mine does not and I am only on day 4 and it is so hard.

KH1958 · September 29, 2017

Just now, KH1958 said:

Good to know, since I am having bypass on October 10th and my third week will also be pureed diet stage. I am sure it is because you finally are chewing something. lol Unless your pre op diet allowed food, mine does not and I am only on day 4 and it is so hard.

But otherwise, how are you doing? Has the three weeks been tough or are you feeling okay? I am getting a little anxious about it all.

OmaJ · September 30, 2017

8 hours ago, KH1958 said:

But otherwise, how are you doing? Has the three weeks been tough or are you feeling okay? I am getting a little anxious about it all.

My pre op diet did allow food, although strict, and Clear Liquids the day before surgery. I feel pretty good actually, abdomen still a bit tender/sore, but tolerable. Only had to take Tramadol under a week post op. Walking from the evening of surgery really helps with gas and makes you feel so good! I started slowly, and built up time and distance. I'm thrilled to say NO reflux at all since surgery & I had GERD with bad reflux before. No diabetes med. (was on weekly Trulicity injections for months prior) & my abdomen has noticeably gone down already - which feels so much better! Worth it already! It's normal to feel quite anxious before the surgery, believe me - I did! Even briefly question if you're doing the right thing, but for me, I'm so thankful I did and on the way to better health. Good luck with your journey.

Edited September 30, 2017 by OmaJ