Day 7 after surgery update

[DrBrianG 47]

Hi, I felt decent the day of surgery and the day after. The first week, I was not close to drinking recommendations from my doctor. Now I can sip 8OZ of chicken broth, Protein Soup, cream of wheat, in 25 minutes without discomfort.

Trying to drink Water, up two 50oz a day, today is Day 7

Today, I will be at 80 oz of protein. Saw my doctor on day 5, he says I am doing great. Walking a 1/2 mile twice a day.

[np101 20]

I went on 6/24

Still in some pain, but I think it is normal. Not getting a ton of calories. Trying to get to 64oz of Water. When do you hit that first?

[texasnewf 104]

Congrats on the journey ! I was wondering how is your mobility ? How hard to bend over and put on socks or get in and out of a car ?

[np101 20]

1 minute ago, texasnewf said:

Congrats on the journey ! I was wondering how is your mobility ? How hard to bend over and put on socks or get in and out of a car ?

I am absolutely experiencing this

also, are you guys still taking tylenol?

[DrBrianG 47]

Hi,

Putting on socks, getting in and out of a car are all uncomfortable. It's day 7, and I am not driving. I went to the market, and got super tired pushing an empty cart. I sat down.

Just shifting in bed, getting up from a couch, if you are not slow, it hurts.

I am walking around teh house every 30 minutes and walking a half mile early morning and night.

[texasnewf 104]

Ok thanks for the heads up. I'll be having the sleeve surgery this coming Monday July 1... Looking forward to losing all my weight and getting healthy again

[DrBrianG 47]

Go to this site on YouTube. How To Eat After Weight Loss Surgery | Mindful Eating - WLSAAA

Lisa Marie gives THE BEST ADVICE on sipping week one and two. Sip 1 OZ of Water / gatorade zero/ every 5 minutes.

[texasnewf 104]

Go to this site on YouTube. How To Eat After Weight Loss Surgery | Mindful Eating - WLSAAA
Lisa Marie gives THE BEST ADVICE on sipping week one and two. Sip 1 OZ of Water / gatorade zero/ every 5 minutes.

Thanks Brian.

Craig

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[texasnewf 104]

2 hours ago, np101 said:

I went on 6/24

Still in some pain, but I think it is normal. Not getting a ton of calories. Trying to get to 64oz of Water. When do you hit that first?

How do you get all that info under your profile name with location, start weight, etc ?

[DrBrianG 47]

To ANYONE who has upcoming surgery: (Tips from a guy who had LapBand just had Gastric Sleeve)

1) You will be walking about an hour after you wake up.

2) You will be full on one or two ice chips

3) You may feel an immediate positive attitude.

4) You are not returning to work in one week.

5) Learn to sip. Slow

6) For myself, and many other on YouTube, you will feel full and NOT hungry after one 1 OZ sip

7) Follow your Doctors plan, talk to your Nutritionist;

😎 Use this forum, YouTube, and Your doctor.

I was surprised I could not sip 1OZ every five minutes the first 5 days; it's critical to stay hydrated.

Keep plugging along

[victoriaobe 24]

I had the gastric bypass done on Monday 6/24 and my left side is killing me. Trying to get up and sit a horrible...anyone else feel this? I’m putting ice on it but trying to staying away from the pain meds. Coughing kills me.

[DrBrianG 47]

Hi,

You had MAJOR Surgery. You need sleep and rest, and the pain medication will help. Your first week, or start now, take a dose to sleep at night, and take a dose during the day.

Rest, sleep hydration, and being pain free are KEY. You are special, heroic just for going through the process.

Take the prescribed meds. (Don't mean to yell )

[np101 20]

12 hours ago, texasnewf said:

How do you get all that info under your profile name with location, start weight, etc ?

You found it!

[np101 20]

hydration is brutal

Got 57oz yesterday.

Today was first outside walk- just made it 2000 steps.