Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
Im finally back to work. Which means I will most likely be back on the site more.
Well what can I say.... I had my surgery on 3/3 and Im down about 70 lbs. Im not sure exactly what my feelings are to be honest. In one hand, I know this was a good decision and I will be healthier for it. On the other hand I am really depressed and missing the things I use to be able to do prior to my surgery. And on the other hand ( I have 3 hands if you havent noticed ) Im excited and want to anticipate the future and things I will be able to do.
I severely......severely......underestimated the time of recovery for this surgery. For some DUMB reason I thought I was actually just going to get up and walk out of the hospital the next day. Not a chance in hell. I was there for 4 nights and the first 2 days I could not even get out of bed .
Im starting to try newer foods now, but in the past 2 weeks I have had a real problem having the feeling to eat. The good thing is that I am never hungry, but in the past 2 weeks I have the feeling that if I eat Im going to vomit. I do not feel nauseas, but when I put food in front of me or think about making a shake, I get nauseas. I have had a huge problem getting my protein and my water in during the past 2 weeks. Getting kind of worried. Sometimes when I swallow, it almost feels like food is getting caught up around my adams apple or that my esophagus is smaller in diameter in that area.
On a positive note, people have noticed thast my face looks slimmer. I have recently noticed that I am thinner in areas and I can now fit into clother I have not been able to wear in over a year. All of my clothes feel looser. Today is my first day back to work since my surgery and my scrubs are super loose on me. They used to be very tight. Another NSV I noticed while getting ready for work is that I can now prop my ankle on my oppsite leg to put my socks on w/out having to bend down and pull it up.
I do not have any more energy than I did before the surgery. Im not sure what to expect from here on out, just hope its all good.
Well what can I say.... I had my surgery on 3/3 and Im down about 70 lbs. Im not sure exactly what my feelings are to be honest. In one hand, I know this was a good decision and I will be healthier for it. On the other hand I am really depressed and missing the things I use to be able to do prior to my surgery. And on the other hand ( I have 3 hands if you havent noticed ) Im excited and want to anticipate the future and things I will be able to do.
I severely......severely......underestimated the time of recovery for this surgery. For some DUMB reason I thought I was actually just going to get up and walk out of the hospital the next day. Not a chance in hell. I was there for 4 nights and the first 2 days I could not even get out of bed .
Im starting to try newer foods now, but in the past 2 weeks I have had a real problem having the feeling to eat. The good thing is that I am never hungry, but in the past 2 weeks I have the feeling that if I eat Im going to vomit. I do not feel nauseas, but when I put food in front of me or think about making a shake, I get nauseas. I have had a huge problem getting my protein and my water in during the past 2 weeks. Getting kind of worried. Sometimes when I swallow, it almost feels like food is getting caught up around my adams apple or that my esophagus is smaller in diameter in that area.
On a positive note, people have noticed thast my face looks slimmer. I have recently noticed that I am thinner in areas and I can now fit into clother I have not been able to wear in over a year. All of my clothes feel looser. Today is my first day back to work since my surgery and my scrubs are super loose on me. They used to be very tight. Another NSV I noticed while getting ready for work is that I can now prop my ankle on my oppsite leg to put my socks on w/out having to bend down and pull it up.
I do not have any more energy than I did before the surgery. Im not sure what to expect from here on out, just hope its all good.
You already know this, but water is more important than food at this stage...whether you "feel" like it or not.
(It does get better!!)
JJ
I have felt the same way about food and have had to force myself to eat! It does get better! Please try hard to get in that liquid and protein, that's what gives you energy and ofcourse nutrition!
For awhile, I could only drink liquids that were room temp, if they were too cold, I would get nauseas.
It will take some time to develop a routine to drink and eat while at work.
Hang in there and trust the process! Your doing great!
It does get better, once you heal..think of it as the new tummy, getting used to food again, in small doses...it takes time, but eventually, that naseaus feeling will subside..and things will taste better.
The protein is so important, along with your water...Mix the protein in something, to disguise it, add a dab of peanut butter, or a piece of banana...that's what I do, with my chocolate protein powder.
There are a lot of protein powder ideas on Eggface's web page, to make it easier to digest.
Congrats, and good luck with being back to work!
Boo
Positive thoughts and doing things you love (other than food related things) will make you happy.
Re-read all of the things you wanted to do when you lost weight.
You're doing great.
Oh, and the head stuff... nothing to shake a stick at (as my mother would say...) HARD STUFF still for me at 9 months post op!
Congrats on your weight loss. That is wonderful. Good luck and glad you are back.
Cathy
RNY 1/8/14