surgery is over...now what?
Take painkillers. Follow your surgeon's plan for eating/drinking.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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I would follow your doctors plan religiously! That is what I did (and have been doing) and I had a quick and fairly easy recovery. I was on clear liquids for 10 days post op, then moved to creamed soups and such for about 2 weeks. I was so ready to eat some "real" food but I stuck to his plan. You need to give your stomach time to heal. Even if you feel much better and think you can handle anything, slow down and do as your doctor is telling you. Just be sure to get in your fluids right now. You do not want to get dehydrated!! Good luck to you on your new journey
Age: 34 ~ Height: 5'5 ~ HW: 287 (7/28/2013) ~ SW: 272 ~ GW: 150 ~ Goal weight met 8/9/2014
The plan is clear liquid for a week. I have stuff to add to my clear liquid so I can get enough protein. It was just strange that they were all protein but then they said not to worry about it. I think I should probably start adding protein now, especially since the nausea seems to have gone away. Thanks everyone!
My doctor said during the week of clear liquids not to worry about protein, just to stay hydrated. If you deviate from your doctor's plan you could harm yourself.
"Free your ass, and your mind will follow." HW - 287, Start W - 273, Surgery W - 257, Onederland - 4 months 1 week post op, 100 lbs lost - 8 months 1 week, CW - 162
Do EXACTLY what your doc instructed you to do and stay hydrated...sip, sip, sip....walk, walk, walk...you'll be eating real food before you know it, but you've gotta let that tummy heal right now so pull out that plan and put it where you can see it all the time ****pt mine on the kitchen counter for a month). When you are ready to fuel your body, pick something legal. Good luck! You're gonna do great!
Deb
Goal Reached in 12.5 Months
HW: 274 Pre-OpW: 266 SW: 254 CW: 125 GW: 145
You must permanently change your lifestyle if you want your weight loss to be permanent. You can do it!
I have to agree with the others. Keep to the doctors plan. When we cut ourselves, it begins to swell and is sore for a few days until it starts to heal. You just had 1/2 your stomach removed and its swollen and trying to heal. I'd stick to your liquids until the doctor gives the word to move on. Good luck.
