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Hello..I'm trying to learn as much as I can about surgeries prior to my daughter deciding on her surgery type so I can support her. Does the gas after surgery occur with all surgery types, or is is tied just to VSG? Anything people can help me learn is appreciated. I'm taking notes!
Jojobby08, it looks like you're getting some good advice! Hope you feel better!
If you're drinking cold liquids, you might have better luck with hot liquids (or vice versa). Experiment to see what works best for you.
If water seems too "bulky", try adding a touch of lemon juice (or something else acidic) as recommended above. I find it makes the water "wetter" and "lighter".
You may be able to take in more fluid if you sip small amounts more frequently, as opposed to taking "normal" (pre-surgery) mouthfuls.
Lots of people find the protein shakes very difficult early on. My dietitian told me not to worry about protein at first (you're not going to become malnourished in a few weeks!), so if the protein shakes are causing trouble, ask your medical team if you can postpone them. Avoiding dehydration is your number one concern right now; everything else can wait.
Exactly what Everchanging said. Keep walking and drinking. It will get better every day.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
I had my surgery on 2/12/20 and they sent me home on 13th. I know it doesn't seem like the walking will help with the gas but it will,Just keep moving and you'll hear some rambling and before you know it you'll be farting and burping....You can also drink some ho****er with lemon or just plain ho****er and that should really help you.
*Still on my Everchanging Journey*
Sleeved: 3/13/12 SW479 SW433 LW 306
Revision from sleeve to bypass :2/12/20
SW 317.3
UGW 210-230
I just had my surgery on the 17th. They don't want to send me home till I can take more liquids in. I have been walking and don't feel like this helps with my gas discomfort in my chest. I'm having a hard time taking my liquids because it hurts. I gotta get better by tomorrow so they can send me home. Any advice?
I have to get my calories down to 900 per day to lose a pound a week. And include exercise of an hour at least every other day. Same before my gallbladder removal. Having weight loss surgery made my metabolism work much slower. I used to lose on 1200 a day before surgery.
It takes 10 calories a day to maintain one pound, Multiply current weight by 10. Subtract 500 calories and that is what can eat every day to lose one pound a week. Track your water and exercise.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I had my gallbladder out, when I was SIXTEEN, after it gangrened, burst, and nearly killed me...but that's a drama for another day...
Fast forward, to age 44...WLS...but I had RNY...but, as a retired nurse, who usually knows stuff, I have never known GB removal to cause wt gain (in, and of the procedure itself) in post VSG folks - and I have known many - NOT arguing - just sharing my experience
RNY 4-22-02...
LW: 6lb,10 oz SW:340lb GW:170lb CW:155
We Can Do Hard Things
I had my gallbladder out years before getting VSG, and it didn't affect my ability to lose weight.
Color me skeptical on this claim.
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
What does a typical food day look like for you? There are very knowledgeable people here who can give you ideas of things to try in your diet but you have to give more information.
I did not say the struggle is not real, but we have to take personal responsibility for what we eat and if our plan is not working we must change our plan.
I gained 30 pounds over the last year but i made changes and now I have lost 12 of the 30. I will do whatever it takes to lose the last 18.
As the saying goes,
If You Always Do What You've Always Done, You Always Get What You've Always Gotten
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
