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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.

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dragondebbie 03/19/2016

Hello All

Had my Surgery March 15 . Everything went well. I got home yesterday day. I feel no difference. I had no pain . I had no side effects. Nothing . Not complaining . But I feel no different the hospital would bring the meals to me. 4 oz of both 4 oz. juice 8 of something else. Anyway if your stomach can only holds 2 oz. in the beginning why so much food? I didn't feel hungry but I eat a few things . I have been home and am following the diet and even biking 8 mile to keep blood clots down m I worry maybe this isn't going to work. I m not pushing the food to see how much I can hold but just worry this is going to smooth and I am waiting for the shoes to drop I guess I except more pain and problem eating . As for the weight it dropping a little but it has not dropped low enough for me to say I have been that weight in a while. Since they told me to except a grain in the hospital.

ratsack 03/19/2016

Fluid goes straight through at this stage, so nothing to worry about, as long as you are sipping it, if you take a several huge gulps then you will notice it, try it if you want to see if there are any changes, but i warn you it WILL be VERY unpleasant.

you are also only 5 days post op, your body will be holding onto the fluids so no weight lose after 5 days is nothing. I am 6 weeks post op and I have dropped 25.3lbs and i think sometimes it is not coming off and I can't see a difference, but 25lbs in 6 weeks is pretty good, wouldn't you agree ???

just be thankful that you are not in any pain as many suffer after surgery.

and enjoy the ride

Lcat4 03/19/2016

Congratulations on an easy surgery with no complications! I did not have any complications either. At only 4 days out it is no wonder you have not dropped much. As Ratsack said, your body has to process all the fluids. Did you get RNY or the sleeve? Hopefully you are sipping your fluids and not downing all 4 oz at ounce. You have only just begun so give it time. Impatience will only create stress which will slow the whole shedding process.

pianodiva 03/20/2016

Trust me, if you eat/drink too much too soon, you'll definitely feel different, but I wouldn't recommend it! After just four days the only thing you'd probably feel is tired. Don't overdo it. As my doc said, my abdomen may look like I have just five tiny polka dots, but my insides had major surgery and that takes time to recover from.

While in the hospital I too was given 4 oz of juice, but I had 4 oz each of two different flavors plus broth and sugar-free jello. There was no way in you-know-where that I could consume that much, but I appreciated having four different flavors to choose from. I remember barely drinking an ounce from one of the juices and sending everything else back.

As for the weight loss, give it time. None of us got as big as we did overnight, and we won't lose it all overnight either. Good luck with the rest of your journey!

Lcat4 03/20/2016

I really don't know what they are thinking giving a Bariatric patient a sugary juice! Broth yes

dailystrength1936 03/20/2016

Here is to things going smoothly... Everything well with me too. Followed the plan. Just a few weeks out I ended up with gout due to the meds given for acid reduction....

nikigirl 03/20/2016

Everything went smoothly for me after surgery as well. It is all the long term unexpected problems that make me wish I never had surgery. I have suffered from reflux, anorexia, gastritis, esophagitis and severe hypoglycemia. I lost a total of 150 lbs. after the surgery however a few years out the problems began. Anyway, I am not trying to be discouraging, just remember, keep all your follow ups they are so very important and stick to what the Dr., nutritionist and team advise. When in doubt, check it out ! Congratulations I hope it is always smooth sailing for you.

farmgirl392 03/21/2016

I too had no complications, and I don't recall any post-op pain either.

Your internal stitches are still healing, so be careful and don't do any more exercise that the surgeon recommended. I know that I couldn't lift more than 10 lb. for the first six weeks.

Be prepared for your body to hold onto weight for a few weeks while it figures things out. Believe me, you will be shedding inches like crazy, but it may not show on the scale at first. Don't let the scale fool you. Many people, perhaps most people, fear that they are going to be the first one for whom the surgery doesn't work. Don't sweat it. If you stick with the program, the weight will drop off.

:)

shanmichelle 03/21/2016

Lucky you!!! Congratulations on the surgery and your lack of pain probably means you are taking in the right things so keep up the great work. Biking 8 miles...Now that is amazing. I did not have that kind of energy 5 days out. You will start to see the results in the coming weeks. Here's to more complication free days, weeks, months, and years ahead!

pianodiva 03/22/2016

Lcat, I forgot to mention that I had to dilute the juice with water--3 parts water to one part juice. That was the only way I could drink it, and even now I can't stand it straight.

akgirl48 03/22/2016

Dragondebbie. Congrats... I too had NO pain and no problems. I think it has to do with the way we prepared and continue to follow all the rules. Diva is wright, if you eat or do something you shouldn't do your pouch will let you know. I have thrown-up twice, little plumb plumbs and that was it. One time I was looking for my pouch in the toilet because it as so awful. ONLY ONCE. It is true you are just passing liquid so it is easy now. Also they had IV's going in the hospital and filled you full of gas so they could move around. All those things need to work their way out. You are doing perfect, as you are. You don't need to have pain. I too thought there was something wrong when I read all the posts on here. You keep going girl, remember you are PERFECT.

dragondebbie 03/23/2016

Thanks everyone . I had my follow up visit with the doctor Everything is good and he told me I could work out .I feel great. My doctor laughed at me when I told him I need a note for the train. He told me it was the first time he had to write a note to give the ok for exercises . Then I thanks me for the tip on the Artic Zero ice cream one pint is 150 for the hole pint and it doesn't taste bad at all. It not like ice cream but I works in a pinch.

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