Uniqueladybug

How are you doing with everything post-op? Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Never had edamame. I've heard a lot of people talk about it. What does it taste like? Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Hello there. There really is so much to consider. I was originally going for the sleeve. On my final appt before surgery the doc said no because I had a hernia. I was crushed! I too did not want dumping or the severe restrictions. Well, here I am a month out. My case is not typical but right now I'm not happy. I think if you are super serious about weightloss, the bypass is the way to go. How much are you wanting to loose? My surgeon told me that if you have the sleeve and you need a feeding tube for some reason, it makes it complicated because you can't undo it and there's very little room for the fluid to go into. With the bypass, it's reversable and they can still use your stomach without a reversal. Good luck in your journey! Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

What do you eat/drink to get that much protein in daily. I'm struggling! They definitely think my hair will start to fall out in the next couple months. =( Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

I am having a really hard time with this surgery. I went back to my surgeon yesterday. I disclosed that I was taking gummy Vitamins. She said at this point something was better than nothing! Just to be careful chewing them. I go back Friday for an EGD to see if I have a stricture. This has been the hardest month of my life! Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Liquids don't sit well. Eating makes me nauseous and I still can only eat a few bites. According to my doc, at one month out I should be able to eat several tablespoons of puree food at a time. Because I can't seem to eat or drink enough, I'm not getting enough nutrients and feel awful all the time. Me and this surgery are not friends right now! Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Well, my doc thinks I may have a stricture. I go Friday to find out. Me and this surgery aren't getting along. Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

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I actually sampled them today,but the ones you make don't taste like the premade ones. At least I don't think so anyways. The premade ones are so much better! Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

OK.... Called my doctor and they worked me in for first thing Wed morning. Went and had beautiful done. Also, found some premade shakes at GNC. The guy let me sample some. Much better than the ones you make. A little pricey though. But anything to get my Protein in right now! Ate some chili from Wendy's. Felt a bit nauseous, but it stayed down. Hopefully between protein and a visit to the doc, I'll feel better by the end off the week! Thanks for all the advice! I love the support on here!!!! Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Thank you so much for the ideas... I'll try some. I actually have a case of unflavored Protein. Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Thank you... I dumped on yogurt in the hospital and am scared to death to try it again. Worst feeling ever! There have been days I haven't gotten any Protein in. My hair is gonna eventually fall out and I'm never gonna feel better. I just wanna cry some days. I've lost a little over 30 pounds but I would rather have my 30 pounds back than feel like this! Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Hey there everyone, just wanted to vent! I'm almost a month out and still feel like crap! Everyday I have massive headaches and feel fatigued. My blood pressure has been a little weird, this morning it was 110/95. I want to work out but I can't feeling like this. I go back to work in two weeks.....ahhhhhhhh! I know I'm not getting enough liquid but I don't know what to do. I sip and eat ice all day long and it's still not enough. Not getting in nearly enough Protein either. liquids really don't sit well. Yesterday when I attempted to drink a Protein shake, I ended up taking antinausea meds and had to lay down. I just figured by now I would be feeling much better =( Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Caffeine is a diuretic... Be careful, especially right after surgery when it's so hard to stay hydrated. Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

How much are you eating at one time? Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

I'm three and a half weeks out and feel like I should be doing much better by now. Still not getting enough liquid or protein. If I eat I can only take in a couple teaspoons. If I drink a lot, even small sips, it makes be nauseous. I'm not in any pain anymore but I feel bad all the time. I have no energy and my head hurts a lot. Any ideas??? Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

I know your pain! I've weighed the same all week. Right now to me the surgery wasn't worth it but I know it will be in the future! Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Does anyone know if we can take clindamycin. I have an abcess tooth and was prescribed it in liquid form. The pharmacist said to drink 8oz of Water with it. I told her I couldn't and why and the response was do your best. I called my surgeon's office and they never called me back. Please help.... Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Question? I get really flushed about ten minutes after I eat. It last for about half an hour. Anyone else having this happen? My husband thinks it's my metabolism kicking in to help digest my food. Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Womens one a day makes petite vitamins! Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Did they say why no gummies? I gag on all the Vitamins so I take gummies for now. I figured something is better than nothing. Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12

Sorry... Double post

I ended up needing 5 blood transfusions and 2 units of plasma so my story isn't typical. But I was not prepared for the pain. I have a high tolerance. I have several piercings and a tattoo. I was in the hospital five days and then used pain meds for a week at home. I went home with a drain and staples. I think it's like child birth in that your body eventually blocks out the memory of pain because the result is greater than the pain. The gas is the worst! On a scale of 1-10. For me it was probably an 8 or 9 at times! Jess...Surgiversary 9/19/12