stacey131

Went through Same thing...am now on minocycline antibiotics daily and it cleared up. I have always battled with acne, it was better and now it is back.

I agree, all the Luna protein bars are gross. The regular Luna bars are delish ... But too high in carbs

I had chest pain 5-7 days from not using my spirometer enough. Once I took regular, deep breaths it went away.

Sounds like too much sugar. Bright yellow vomit might be bile. Try to stick to protein and not even a tiny bite of something sugary...especially if you're also drinking around that time. I find that sugar effects me if I drink too soon before or after.

Hii, Sleeved 4/18. I have only lost 12 pounds, but I was expecting slow weight loss. I am 38 yo, 5', SW:202, CW:190. I am ok getting in Protein and fluids, but I can't seem to get into a routine. Some days I can eat 3 oz at lunch and some days 1 oz. it is so hard to plan with such inconsistency. My surgeon told me that most people can eat more later in the day. Anyone else notice patterns?

I absolutely had a dumping incident. I am 5 weeks out. I treated myself to a spa day and sipped on water for the 4 hours that I was there. In the midst of the day, I ate 1 dried date. About 3 hours after I ate the date, I was clammy, cramping, sweaty, heart racing etc. for me, it was the sugar washed through the stomach too quickly by sipping the water. I ate a date the next day without drinking and was fine.

I can have crispy bread. Toast, crackers, matzoh, rice cakes

What About opening an NSAID liquigel?

Same for me. So many reasons...but it does come off. I was retaining fluid, I could feel it in my lower abdomen for the first 2 weeks...then poof it disappeared as I healed.

My surgeon requires puréed food from 3 days post op to 2 weeks and then mashies for 2 weeks. The mushed food is of coarse better than the puréed. I can eat soups, seafood, fish and cheeses pretty easily. Really it depends on the day... I have had food get stuck because I ate too much or too fast, but I am getting better at gauging...it is such a learning process. As for weight... HW:226, Preop diet:208, SW:202, 2 weeks postoperative:193. Current weight is unknown...I refuse to weigh myself and battle with the scale right now. But I can tell my clothes are so loose!

Crackers

Could you have eaten too. Icy or too fast?

Pre- op, my fears: I will never be able to eat like a Normal person again I will miss my favorite foods I can't possibly eat so much Protein I am afraid of the nausea I am afraid of the pain I am afraid of dying under anesthesia I am afraid of the surgeon damaging my liver I am afraid of waking up after anesthesia and being really nauseous and sick I am afraid of a leak I am afraid of my tastes changing I am afraid that I will have an obstruction I am afraid of contracting a hospital born virus I am afraid my energy will never return POST OP TRUTHS: 2 weeks out and I am eating and tolerating GOOD food There is nothing so far that I couldn't eat: panera Soups, chili, lobster, portabella mushrooms, bean Soup with cheese and sour cream I make protein a priority, 50 grams (shake plus a Greek yogurt by noon) I haven't had 1 nauseous moment except for right after surgery and zofran fixed that The pain was a 2 out of 10. I was off the Diluadid drip the next day and never took the hydro condone Once home. I did feel some heaviness in my lower belly and the gas was no biggie. I walked 3 hrs after surgery a d just kept walking Anesthesia was a brainer. The anesthesiologist asked me about my job and then told me it was over! They were awesome I woke up feeling totally fine. A little discomfort, but coherent and not in pain Had a leak test in the hospital and all clear My tastes have changed, but for the better. Too sweet turns me off Everything is moving through the system as planned...no obstruction Wounds healed in a few days, was s.epping on my belly by day 3 2 weeks out and I am doing the revlon run walk in NYC So happy with how I feel and food has been deprioritized from my mind. I do get craving and I do feel genuine hunger, but I am able to address it. I ate cheese and crackers for dinner tonight...I had a yearning for it and i made it work. To anyone debating...go for it! I can't tell you how your mind and body change for the good once your on the losers bench!

What are the symptoms of a leak?

So I take bariatric fusion tropical fruit, sugar free chocolate calcium chews, fiber fusion sugar free gummies. I look SO forward to taking them....like they are a treat! I found myself taking an extra serving of fiber chews because I just love them. Anyone else?

I am at Columbia, so far so good.

HAs anyone done something like this? I have peop at 2 weeks and then 6 weeks. I plan on making both apps, but would like to go to Florida in between to stay with family at the beach. I would like to have a doctor while in Florida in case of a provlem. Has anyone done anything like this? Are docs willing to take you on for a visit or 2?

My surgery in 4/18 and I feel exactly the same. I am shaking with nerves for the same reasons. Then I got to..it 's better than having heart bypass surgery in 20 years or having limbs removed due to diabetese. So many people have gone before and have paved the way for us. Just keep thinking about this great thing you're doing for your long term healh and well being.

I am on day 10 of pre op diet and feel your pain! I was dizzy lighjt headed and so weak. I admit that I cheated on Easter, but not anywhere near the normal bottomless pit that I can be. It does get a bit better, but I found myself counting the minutes to go to bed just so it would be over.

I kind of feel differently about the daily weigh ins. They help me understand the nature of what my body is doing and how different things effect me. For instance, I can actually feel PMS starting (boobs-ugh!) and then see it on the scale. If I eat out (tends to be salty), I see water retention on the scale. Maybe it's just me...I take the gains and losses in stride...but frequent weigh ins help me learn and remain accountable. It's more scary, for me, when I avoid the scale.

I think that is the sliming everyone refers to.

I am freaked out beyond belief. I am pretty tired from the pre-OP diet and TOM this week, but I cannot sleep. I have crazy dreams and just weird panic-like moments. I have thought about canceling about 10 times...but am still pushing forward. It is an emotional roller coaster. I do know that I have been unsuccessful losing weight on my own and have just about had it being over 200lbs...so that is my drive.

I am having the surgery done at Columbia University/New York Presbyterian Hospital in NYC. It is on Wednesday 4/18.

That is so weird. Not sure why an employer would set medical policy...but who knows. It was really quick and my stats are EXACTLY the same as yours. I am 5 foot 2 and started at 226. I am at 204 now and surgery is Wednesday. BCBS was great, I got a letter from them...but the surgeon's office knew before the letter. It was really quick and no quibbling. I was also assigned a nurse case manager...haven't seen the value of that yet, but we will see. GOOD LUCK!