Summer 2018 Surgery Buddies: POST-OP Discussion

[ALFxRNY 540]

I wish I was losing. I am a week post op tomorrow but the only thing I’ve been really trying to lose is the 10 lbs of gas weight I gained post op. So my goal has literally been me trying to get back to my preop weight

[Shalainna 2]

That’s alright! You’re going to lost it and more pounds with it love! Trust the process 💪🏾

[Kazzieloo 8]

Not to worry! I gained 15 pounds in fluids, etc., and I thought I’d faint when I got home and got in the scale. But it will come off! And how! You’ll be smiling in no time! All the best!

[ALFxRNY 540]

@Shalainna @Kazzieloo thank you both so much for the encouragement! I’m trying to stay focused on getting my Protein and liquids in. I’m hoping tomorrow or Friday I’ll be back at at least my preop weight and then work from there. I think I’m holding more gas than anything else

[GIGGLES1224 0]

I am glad I stumbled upon this thread. I am a first time poster and seven days out from surgery. Does anyone have any advice on swallowing pills? I am really struggling with it. Thanks!

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 07/04/2018 at 17:42, GIGGLES1224 said:

I am glad I stumbled upon this thread. I am a first time poster and seven days out from surgery. Does anyone have any advice on swallowing pills? I am really struggling with it. Thanks!

You may have to ask your doctor if some pills are okay for crushing or breaking. Usually you switch to liquids and if not the pills have to be small enough to swallow with small amounts of Water. I wish I had more advice for you

[GIGGLES1224 0]

Thank you! I call tomorrow and see!

[ALFxRNY 540]

On 07/04/2018 at 17:51, GIGGLES1224 said:

Thank you! I call tomorrow and see!

You’re welcome! Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful

[saygrace 122]

just got my date which is july 25th! very excited

[Lmcdooley 34]

Bypass was on July 2... doing well but pretty uncomfortable was drinking to much to fast. So hopefully the adjustments will do the trick. Suffering from shoulder discomfort and headaches... but I am sure I will get through.

[Chrisb428 626]

7 minutes ago, saygrace said:

just got my date which is july 25th! very excited

Congrats on your date!!!

[Chrisb428 626]

2 minutes ago, Lmcdooley said:

Bypass was on July 2... doing well but pretty uncomfortable was drinking to much to fast. So hopefully the adjustments will do the trick. Suffering from shoulder discomfort and headaches... but I am sure I will get through.

Hope u get to feeling better soon!

[sdcheesehead 83]

Finally home sweet home. Just weighed myself and yay gas weight (not), but not worried about it. Add into that the Water weight from the IV. Gained 6 lbs, but sure it'll go down once I get rid of all this gas and water weight. Overall happy with everything. 

[Dixie Jo 18]

I just got my surgery date this morning! It’s July 25, 2018!! I am so excited to get this done! Praying everything goes well. I have my pre op appointment with the Bariatric surgeon tomorrow! Then I’ll probably have to start the pre op diet! 😊😁😀

[sdcheesehead 83]

On 07/05/2018 at 13:45, Lmcdooley said:

Bypass was on July 2... doing well but pretty uncomfortable was drinking to much to fast. So hopefully the adjustments will do the trick. Suffering from shoulder discomfort and headaches... but I am sure I will get through.

The headaches were the worst for me. They told me it was hunger headache. Equivalent to caffeine headache. Basically nothing helped it. Took a couple days to get better.