1 Week Post-op

[Ports83 3]

I am 3 days post-op. Mostly the experience has been positive. Beware of gas pain, it really is excruciating when bad and pain medication won't help it. Follow the pre op diet to the letter also; it is important that your liver shrinks to avoid getting bashed around during surgery. I lost 7.5kgs (16.5lbs) in my 2 week pre op diet, it was hard but mentally prepares you for change also. I wish you the best of luck.

[Deevanh11 21]

I’m 4 days post op from gastric sleeve and was so excited to find this forum. Not a lot of pain but the acid reflux is Awful! My dr has a strict regiment - maybe the same as others - chicken broth, Water and sugar free Jello for 8 days. Then a post op class where we can have cottage cheese. I’m very tired but I force myself to walk every 2 hrs. I’m sure the sluggish feeling will pass soon - I hope. Very excited for this journey to a lifetime of weight issues. Thanks for reading.

[Sunny_Me 17]

I'm one week post-op today. My Dr has me on liquids (plus yogurt, sugar free pudding and strained cream soups) for 2 weeks. After my next appointment, hopefully I'll be cleared for mushy foods.

The biggest hurdle right now is fatigue. Everyday I nap for 2-3 hours. Hopefully my body adjusts soon to 500 calories a day and the fatigue goes away.

We can do this.

[Sunny_Me 17]

Ha, probably should have thrown in something relevant to the earlier thread.

I also have PCOS and understand how hard it is to lose weight. While getting my discharge instructions, my Dr said no more Metformin. She may have meant for the short term, but I really hope its for the long term. I won't miss that!

I'm 22 lbs down today - including the 2 week pre-op liquid diet. Good luck!

[PCOSSUCKS 96]

Ha, probably should have thrown in something relevant to the earlier thread.
I also have PCOS and understand how hard it is to lose weight. While getting my discharge instructions, my Dr said no more Metformin. She may have meant for the short term, but I really hope its for the long term. I won't miss that!
I'm 22 lbs down today - including the 2 week pre-op liquid diet. Good luck!

I’m sure she meant off of metformin forever.

[Ports83 3]

Well, 10 days post-op and have lost a further 7kgs. I feel a lot better, with the gas pain almost completely gone. My issue though is with my urine. I sip on Water all day, but my urine is still always dark! I thought it may be the multi-vitamins, so i stopped them for 2 days to test the "waters" . The colour remained dark. I don't know if it is just part of rapid weight loss or not? Any suggestions?

[FluffyChix 17,418]

Congrats on having such a great transition!!!

[ahnormandeau 47]

7 days Post op tomorrow. Been a little bit of a rough ride. Hoping it gets better soon. First 4 days every thing I swallowed made me nauseous. Then I started with hives. Thought it was the pain meds. Stopped taking them 36 hours ago. Called my surgeon and pcp. Was told to take benedryl. If does not help call. Today I am one giant hive. It’s crazy. On top of that my throat was little soar and I was worried the hives were starting there. Nope looked in the mirror and yup thrush. Seriously!!!! Called doctors again. Explained that I was a walking hive and it was driving me crazy. Also that I believed I had thrush. Doctor gave me med for thrush. She honestly thinks the allergic reaction is from the chloraprep they used. She said if doesn’t go away in couple days get in to see doctor. May have to do a short dose of steroids. Which she really doesn’t want to do right now.
Still working on the fluids. Very hard to get it all in. But the pain is definitely better. So that’s a positive. Also 4.5 lbs down. Just venting. Feeling frustrated and tired.

[AlohaMama 1]

I am 6 days post op and having same issues with hives! What was your outcome?

[PCOSSUCKS 96]

question friends....after your last pre op appointment (clearances), how long before you were able to schedule your surgery? I have my last one on Tuesday and very anxious to get it on the books...im even ready to start pre op diet lol