2 weeks post op

[Gralda92]

Hello. I am new to this. I had a revision from a band to gastric bypass. I am not quite two weeks post op but I don’t feel any restriction with liquids like I did with the lap band. Is that normal? I am in the full liquid phase at this point. Mostly clear liquids and some soups. Thanks for any guidance about what you experienced during this phase. I’ve lost 15 pounds in 10 days.

 

[Clare Moretina]

Hello. I am new to this. I had a revision from a band to gastric bypass. I am not quite two weeks post op but I don’t feel any restriction with liquids like I did with the lap band. Is that normal? I am in the full liquid phase at this point. Mostly clear liquids and some soups. Thanks for any guidance about what you experienced during this phase. I’ve lost 15 pounds in 10 days.

I feel the same way, no restriction as I had with the lap band. Two weeks out with sleeve, on stage 2.

 

[Memesramsey]

Hello, I had surgery (Duodenal switch) on March 15th, 2019. I am still on full liquids until Saturday. Today has been a hard day for me bc I am sooo hungry and sick of eating soup. Anyone else having hunger on week 2 post op? It’s so hard.

 

[Gralda92]

Week two and three were hard for me. I started solids yesterday. It’s a whole new ball game. No hunger. Hard to eat much. Actually trying to get calories up.

 

[Memesramsey]

I am looking forward to Saturday so I can have yogurt, pudding, puréed foods and mashed cauliflower or mashed potatoes. Do you have any good food ideas that you could share for the semi solid diet?

 

[Memesramsey]

Also, are you doing good losing weight?

 

[Gralda92]

Lost 21 pounds in 4 weeks. Doc says slower with revision. Stalled for a week but losing again. Go to bariatricbits.com. Found several puréed recipes that worked for me!

 

[Memesramsey]

How long did drinking feel uncomfortable for you? I find that every time I drink, it is very uncomfortable. Makes for a miserable time.

 

[Gralda92]

Drinking anything? I am doing fine with liquids. Thirsty all the time! I don’t touch alcohol - giving that a year

 

[Memesramsey]

It’s like it just doesn’t settle well. I feel nauseous when I drink anything. I am thirsty too but I am taking little sips like the doctor said and it just isn’t the same anymore. Fairlife milk has been the best for me so far. This has been so hard. Some days I wonder if I made a mistake.

 

[Gralda92]

It gets better. It hurts if I drink too fast and I just keep a bottle with me all the time.

 

[Cat Coverini]

Hello! I had my surgery 3/15/19 and am looking for support on staying on track. I am doing well - I’m down 20lbs since my surgery- I’m just terrified to end up where I was before. I get tired really easy and I’m still sore. Anyone else have the same concerns?

 

[Cat Coverini]

How long did drinking feel uncomfortable for you? I find that every time I drink, it is very uncomfortable. Makes for a miserable time.

 

[Memesramsey]

I had my surgery on that same date! I feel your concerns. I am tired real easy too and am just discouraged bc I can’t get many liquids or protein down. My stomach aches multiple times a day.

 

[Texnoble]

Even though they give you the liquid diet that includes the protein drinks and a ton of water, 2 weeks post-op my doctor said, "You'll build up to it. Let your stomach be your guide."

 

[Memesramsey]

I can’t even drink the protein shakes anymore. They make me feel so terrible when I try. My stomach is definitely my guide and I can barely get anything down before I start feeling so full. I guess that’s the point?!

 

[Cat Coverini]

My doctor has cleared me to phase 2 which I can introduce foods like eggs and scallops into my diet. I’m terrified that I am going to stretch my stomach. My doctor wants me to graze essentially - have 3 bites every 2-3 hours

 

[Memesramsey]

I get to start that phase on Saturday!!! You won’t stretch your stomach if you just eat small meals like he said. What procedure did you have?

 

[Cat Coverini]

I had the sleeve. Today my stomach hurts. I guess what I ate may have been too heavy. I feel like throwing up

 

[Memesramsey]

Oh no! That’s a terrible feeing. I hope you get some relief soon.