March Bypass Buddies

[claricey 65]

Sounds like we are all having similar issues. These first two weeks are the hardest as we try to get in our fluids and Protein. My doc wasn’t kidding it IS a full time job. My program has 2 high Protein Shakes and 3, 2 ounce meals of full liquids/puréed food. Last night I took 1.5ounces of chicken a tbsp of low fat ricotta and a tbsp of Tomato sauce and put it in the food processor with a dash of broth then heated it in the microwave. Tasted like heaven! 😊 Anyone else have any yummy ideas for 2 ounces of protein?

[claricey 65]

03/17/2019 10:47 PM, NeedsTheBeach said:

I've been good until last evening. I think I had too much fluid/protein within a couple of hours. My stomach felt uncomfortable then it started cramping. A couple hours later I threw up 4 or 5 times. It was just frothy liquid but it hurt like the devil. For a few hours I was feeling like I was going to die. Sounds like dumping but I didn't have anything I shouldn't. Just Water and Protein Shakes. I feel much better today, but I'm being very cautious about the amount of liquids I'm taking in per hour. And I have not yet taken in the amount of liquids or Protein I should be. I just feel too full.

On another note I haven't had a bowel movement in over a week (before surgery). I'm calling the Dr. office tomorrow to discuss both these issues.

I’ve also had the shakes sit in my stomach for a while and cause over- fullness. I tried a small sip of Water after an ounce of Protein to help it go down. Seemed to work. What are your targets for Protein and Water at this point? Woohoo we are 1 week into this!

[claricey 65]

On 03/16/2019 at 23:26, Mariamcky said:

I had surgery on the 12th and am having the same problem. First time it happened, I was in bed asleep. Hoping it doesn’t last long.

Same here. Surgery on 3/13 and still happening

[claricey 65]

On 03/18/2019 at 02:17, BariatricBarb said:

I’m having issues with getting the Protein in, and getting Vitamins down, I’m crushing the Vitamins and taking with a bite of applesauce, but I’m still gagging trying to swallow it. Doing fine with Water, although sometimes I take too big a sip and it’s really painful. I know this is what I signed up for, but just needed to vent a little.

I know what you mean! Whenever I feel the incision pain flare up or a “hard” swallow of Water hurt...I think the same thing. This is what I asked for!

[MomOf3+3 31]

Not that I want any problems or issues but I am worried as to when it may happen. I am a 10 Days postop and have had no side effects. Got out of the hospital at 24 hours on Tylenol. Started purée 3 days ago and all has gone really smoothly. I drink about 4 ounces of Water every 15 minuets.

[claricey 65]

On 03/18/2019 at 09:27, MomOf3+3 said:

Not that I want any problems or issues but I am worried as to when it may happen. I am a 10 Days postop and have had no side effects. Got out of the hospital at 24 hours on Tylenol. Started purée 3 days ago and all has gone really smoothly. I drink about 4 ounces of Water every 15 minuets.

I would say you are past the point of these early issues if you haven’t experienced them yet. Everyone is different and this is quite a journey! Keep up the great work!! Are you walking regularly?

[NeedsTheBeach 56]

Claricey,

I'm supposed to work up to 60 grams of Protein and 64 ounces of fluids. I'm only getting about 30 protein and about 50 fluids.

[sheri4jdjjc 1]

It was March 13, 2019

[sheri4jdjjc 1]

Can I ask a question? Cuz I just had my sleeve surgery.. why do people get the sleeve and then decide to go to bypass surgery?

[MomOf3+3 31]

On 03/18/2019 at 09:35, claricey said:

I would say you are past the point of these early issues if you haven’t experienced them yet. Everyone is different and this is quite a journey! Keep up the great work!! Are you walking regularly?

I am up walking all the time. Not outside but just trying to keep busy at home. I have never really been a TV watcher so I am getting bored. My surgeon made me take off 4 weeks so I am looking for things to keep me busy. I live in Minnesota if the weather was warmer I would spend most of my time outside.

[Briswife15 890]

Can I ask a question? Cuz I just had my sleeve surgery.. why do people get the sleeve and then decide to go to bypass surgery?

You should start a new thread of you want some answers to your question. But basically, most sleeve to GB revisions are due to reflux issues. Sometimes other reasons, too.

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[BariatricBarb 84]

Claricey, I’m still having some issues, but nothing like a few days ago. Glad you’re healing well. I guess we just take it day by day.

[Jezzabelle360 84]

Anyone else have (sorry for tmi) very loose stool almost like diarrhea? Surgery was Monday 3/11 and I’ve had it since yesterday. Will call Dr tomorrow. Also has anyone weighed themselves? I figured since I’ve had nothing but liquids and they’re going through me I’d have lost something. Well folks I am 6 pounds UP. I’m not discouraged yet as I am still swollen. But it was a bit of a kick in the shorts.

You're supposed to have those kind of stools and I was at 276 pre-surgery and up 10lbs to 286 post-surgery but am now down to 275 4 days out.

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[Jezzabelle360 84]

I am up walking all the time. Not outside but just trying to keep busy at home. I have never really been a TV watcher so I am getting bored. My surgeon made me take off 4 weeks so I am looking for things to keep me busy. I live in Minnesota if the weather was warmer I would spend most of my time outside.

I'm also off for 4 weeks and live in mn! Where abouts do you live??? I'm in new hope.

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[claricey 65]

I'm in NJ about 25 miles outside of Philadelphia.