May 2023 surgeries

[Livinit 2]

20 minutes ago, Lipman said:

Took me a bit to figure out as well. Click on the triangle up top-right by your profile name, one of the options is "My Surgery" You can update your info there.

Strange, I don’t have that screen anywhere, mine is totally different. Are you using an app?

[Livinit 2]

Well took a bit of digging but once I downloaded the app I found it, thanks for the help!

[Cindyptaylor 10]

I am one week post op. I am totally struggling. I have diarrhea every time I eat. I talked to my dr. They called in a prescription that cost 7,000, called dificid. I have no energy at all. My regular dr won’t do anything be because he doesn’t want to go against the surgeon. Waiting to hear from my surgeon…

[LindsayT 583]

14 minutes ago, Cindyptaylor said:

I am one week post op. I am totally struggling. I have diarrhea every time I eat. I talked to my dr. They called in a prescription that cost 7,000, called dificid. I have no energy at all. My regular dr won’t do anything be because he doesn’t want to go against the surgeon. Waiting to hear from my surgeon…

I had diarrhea my first week also, by week two it had calmed down. Now I'm just constipated unless I take Miralax everyday. This surgery really does a number on your gut.

[Miss Sunshine P 14]

2 hours ago, Livinit said:

Well took a bit of digging but once I downloaded the app I found it, thanks for the help!

What is the app. I didn’t know it was an app associated with this group… do share

[Gabbie-1 45]

Go to your App Store and search for BariatricPal

[Miss Sunshine P 14]

32 minutes ago, Gabbie-1 said:

Go to your App Store and search for BariatricPal

Thank you ☺️

[Livinit 2]

Well I’m a hair over 2 weeks post op and looks like I’ve hit a stall, haven’t lost anything the last few days, how long did that last for others?

[LindsayT 583]

26 minutes ago, Livinit said:

Well I’m a hair over 2 weeks post op and looks like I’ve hit a stall, haven’t lost anything the last few days, how long did that last for others?

I stalled around 2 weeks and it lasted about a 1.5 weeks. I'm finally losing again. Hang in there!

[Gabbie-1 45]

Yep my surgery was 5/15, I am at a stall. Only 19 lbs so far. So now on soft blended food. I mix up casserole dishes for hubby, family, add everything I can eat , take out a couple cups, blend if necessary and half fill 4 ramekins. I then go forward with fixing the casserole for the family, bake as directed. Freeze 3 of the ramekins for me later. So far everything tastes good. Look up noodless tuna noodle casserole also cauliflower mushroom risotto

[SleeveMeAlone23 16]

My stall hit a couple days before I was 2 weeks post op and lasted a solid 2 weeks. But the scale is finally moving downward again, much slower pace, but it’s going down! I’m a month out today!

[AmandaD. 35]

Sorry if this was already discussed, starting to think about what to pack for next Wednesday - any essentials you guys were glad was in your hospital bag?? Thank you!!

[LindsayT 583]

23 minutes ago, AmandaD. said:

Sorry if this was already discussed, starting to think about what to pack for next Wednesday - any essentials you guys were glad was in your hospital bag?? Thank you!!

Something cozy to wear. I was so cold. Not sure if that'll translate now that it's warmer. Honestly, I slept most the time, and if I wasn't sleeping, then I was drinking or walking. Depending on how long you're in the hospital, toiletries will be needed. Music is nice, so headphone. And don't forget your phone charger.

[Caitotornado 1]

I am getting so frustrated. I’m having a hard time meeting my daily Protein and Water goals ☹️

[LindsayT 583]

1 minute ago, Caitotornado said:

I am getting so frustrated. I’m having a hard time meeting my daily Protein and Water goals ☹️

What does a typical day look like for you in terms of food or liquid (not sure what stage you're in)?