11 days Post - op

Hi everyone. Well its been a VERY interesting 11 days. I haven't had much problems except for some acid reflux that is easily fixed with Pepcid. I think I rushed things a bit because the liquid diet was making me ill. I find that whatever I eat no matter what it is it sounds like this dragon is inside my stomach roaring to get out! It rumbles and rumbles and rumbles. Anyone have that? I have lost only lost about 14lbs since surgery but I figure its my body holding onto all the extra fat before it finally realizes this is it..let it go. I still have lots of doubts but I am truly trying to get past them. I just want this to work so bad but don't want to set myself up to fall.

First off - Congratulations. You did it. 14lbs in 11 days that is amazing your body is still recovering from surgery so don't worry, the pounds will fall off. I had my surgery on 12/16 and on 1/3 when my doc weighed me I lost 21lbs. I find that my stomach does rumbles, grumbles and all sort of noises. So you are not the only one. Just follow your doc's instructions and you will do just fine. Fran

hey! my sister's name is traci clark and she would love to have this surgery but she doesn't have insurance or the money for it. anyway, are you still doing the liquid diet? i haven't thrown up or anything. once in a great while i lay down and have alittle acid but i think maybe that's because i laid down too soon after eating. my stomach never rumbles, either. i am alittle down cause i only lost 27 and it's been a month but my dr told me it's because my body is holding onto the water and that i'm doing great and will have ups and downs. good luck and it's not in vain. sue

I think I'm having some acid reflux also. I thought that this surgery would prevent the acid reflux. I called my doctor's office this afternoon because I was worried. The nurse told me that my pouch is probably irritated and to go back to a liquid diet for the remainder of the day. I went to the store and got some chicken broth and sugar free popsicles. And no matter what I eat, my stomach rumbles too! I have snuck on the scale a couple of times and haven't seen any weight loss yet. Have I been exercising? No, not yet. I want to wait until my post operative visit. But, I should be seeing something... Oh by the way...I can't stand television commericals for food! It seems like that's all I see lately. Donness

Hi there! I am 12 days out and in the same spot as you - 14 pounds. I see others who have lost more and feel kinda frustrated - wondering if I am going to be the only one it isn't work for. haha But, I know it is. I just have to be patient. My tummy makes weird noises too. This was my first day back to work, and I was so worried it would have one of its episodes in front of everyone. haha I am so glad you're doing good!! Keep us posted! Melissa