prisytomboy

CHIKE....hands down!

It would be super helpful if the ones that DID NOT experience hair loss could provide some insight on why they think they dodged the bullet. Did you have any complications? Did you get the recommended Protein in daily? Did you lose weight fast, slow or gradually? Did you take any supplements? Did you do anything special? I'm sure this information would be appreciated by ALL!

i'm sorry about the rough journey but am super happy that they have finally eliminated the problem...now it time to rock your sleeve! God is good!

Yes I would like to know where the milk is located too. Also, does anyone know how much protein is in a cup of the milk? Thanks in advance!

STILL PRAYING!!!! HANG IN THERE!

there really needs to be a discipline system on this forum in all honesty. some of the comments are ridiculous! ijs

ok, i'm not stalled just at a crawl...down one more pound today...i'm at 196. also i forgot my body was preparing for TOM..ugh @hauntie - no pain for me but remember those are deep wounds so there may be still some healing, upset nerve endings, etc. all my incisions are healed for the most part but the largest one is still a small hole that i wipe with peroxide twice a day. if it is too bothersome i would give your doc/nurse a call but personally i think it just need a little more time. i have not seen some fellow 18th-ers post in a while...praying all is well.

Hey Chris! YES!!!! i'm exactly 16 down and at a stall! i'm not nervous however. we're not going to let this bother us...we're going to keep plucking along and i know it will move again! let's stay encouraged...we can do this! sorry i haven't updated...this site is starting to get under my skin with the negativity. ugh! anyway, my doc started me on purees a week out...i was doing so good! i've been getting a lot of my Protein in with meat and refried Beans. i've tried a couple of recipes and they are great! COME ON JULY 18ERS!!!!! WE HAVE TO HOLD EACH OTHER UP...EVEN IF WE HAVE TO HOLD ON TO EACH OTHER AND HOP TO THE FINISH LINE!!! LOL

Well I guess that's make us both weird. I asked my nurse during my follow up but she said it would be difficult & she didn't think she could get a pic. Honestly, I don't think she wanted to take the time to get it. She suggested I google pic. WTH! REALLY! I just rolled my eyes & said whatever! She did tell me my doc used a size 34 bougie. I'm like I would have loved to see a pic. If my curiousity keeps poking at me I will request it later. I'm thinking it should be part of our med records. You think?

made these today = DELISH!!!!! THANK YOU!

Heck wish I knew your address!!! lol j/k What a wonderful idea! A huge part of success is PREPARATION! Thanks for the post!

Can someone please share their recipe for the cauliflower pizza? I'm not sure if the ingredients of the bites are really peaking my interest.

Do something to distract your mind i.e. go for a walk, work out, log on - read some post, call a friend. I haven't had that problem yet but I know that helped me pre-op. Stay focus...u can do it!

I'm also in search of one but am getting a bit confused as i research. i'm not looking to wear something everyday all day...i'm not concern with rolls...what i am looking is something to work out in and train/reshape by body(mid section). so i'm torn between a c-section garment or a exercise waist slimming belt. my stomach giggles at Spanx. i tried the walmart slimming belt preop and it was too snug. i said i was going to go to sport authority and see what they have. any ideas are greatly appreciated.

Ok, i'm going to jump in here but will be really vague as i can't give you all the scientific facts. I'm basing my theory on years of researching weight loss,working out, etc. To answer your question: I SHOOT for 80 and if i fall short that's ok but i AT LEAST get in 60! with you being 3 wks out i would assume you should be getting more Protein than 40g UNLESS you're having problems with keeping thinks down. (you didn't mention that.) I PERSONALLY believe increase your protein intake would make a difference, how big of a difference i don't know but it definitely worth a try. WHY? 1. protein helps you stay fuller longer...so you have less chance of eating slider foods that offer NOTHING. 2. protein is harder to digest/breakdown so the harder your digestive systems works to break it down the more calories your body burns. 3. protein is the #1 source for muscle repair/maintenance so more muscle = more calories burned & fat burned. 4. muscle was cut during the surgery and protein will help repair this 5. our body has been through a trauma and when you're body is trying to heal it is pulling protein from anywhere it can. HTH

Funny...pre-op my knee started giving me problems from the transition of sitting on the couch to walking/running EVERY DAY! Let me tell ya, since l've left the hospital I've babysat this knee more than my stomach from surgery! It has given me the blues! I would try a local med store, rehab facility or the internet. I grabbed a sleeve from walgreens. I'm going to push it because I think my knee is just seeking attention. lol its going to get some attention all right...just not the kind its seeking. lol Hope you find what you're looking for!

GREAT JOB chris!!!! go for my 1st post op visit tomorrow...BYE BYE DRAIN!!! i'm super happy about that! its more of a nuisance than anything...it makes me feel handicap...i know weird but it does...i guess it's just in the way and i'm conscious about it so i'm cautious with my movement, etc. maybe its a mind thing...who knows. i have a few questions for my surgeon but i will see if i have enough guts to ask when the time come...lol -what size bougie did he use? just curious -is there a pic of my stomach i can see/have? -how often should i have BM's? at what consistency? (sorry) lol he prescribed me stool softeners but i haven't had to really use them...there has been a couple of days i did not have a BM. BONUS QUESTION - was my liver fat? he will probably say "LADY DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY LIVERS I SEE A DAY...I DON'T REMEMBER & IT COULDN'T HAVE BEEN TOO FATTY I PERFORMED THE SURGERY!" LMBO no i'm just kiddin' he's really down to earth and cares. I'VE LOSS 13 libs OF ME SINCE SURGERY!!! and have 75 more to go! WHOOT! WHOOT! update: -my taste buds have not swayed! -my appetite is down - i get hungry maybe 1 a day (don't get me wrong i still have desires from commercials/thoughts/sound of things lol) -my drainage is less and clearer -i have discomfort/itching in my drain incision -i have mild pain at the site of the incision over my belly button -i think the heat outside takes a toll on me (i feel faint/shortness of breath/sweaty even once inside air conditioned stores.) -HOT FLASHES!!!! what's up with that?! lol -slept the whole night for the 1st time last night -resting better - each day i sleep longer and longer -work out 30 min. twice a day - just treadmill...walking -if i had to guess i would say 4 oz. is my limit -Chike is STILL by far my FAV Protein shake!!!! -getting all my protein & liquids in! -i FINALLY set a goal weight! 125!!!!!! wish me luck! -burps/passing gas no problem...no gas pain also not excessive thank God because i've read people that does it all the time...hehehe -happy to report my Panera Soup experiment is going ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!!! i can't believe i was trying to put myself through that torture. lol

i'm just picking straws....have you tracked your TOM? just doing the calculation its going on a month (28 days) so thought that may be a possibility. at any rate...i hope you feel better. things will get better!

good luck to you all!

YOU'RE LOOKING TOO GOOD GIRLIE!!!!! great progress! keep up the good work!

sending prayers. i hope you feel better. i'm sorry.

You know, I was wondering the same thing for the past 2 days...I got out the hospital on 7/20 & I declare I'm always hot! I figured it was just my body going through so much & trying to heal.

get my drain out thursday *doing the happy dance* whoot whoot!!! also...i'm on full liquids...i'm not a Soup eater and especially not the cream of xxxx Soups. so i've been drinking more than eating but then last night it came to me...NINJA + Panera Bread Soup = FULL LIQUID!!!! yes, i've thought about the fat and other non allowable ingredients but i have to have something i can stomach and the cream of xxxx was not working...i just can't stand the taste/consistency. i got 3 soups for $15.xx i was not happy paying that but its worth the taste. i have them all in my 2 oz. Jello shot containers (easy/clean) so i will have 3-4 oz of potato tonight and will let you all know how it goes. wish me luck! how are you guys handling the full liquid diet? how is the weight lose coming? here are my numbers so far.... 213 - 7/20 home from hospital 207 (-6) - 7/21 204 (-3) - 7/22 201 (-3) - 7/23 would love more but i'm ok with that.

Try walking...its hard to believe how much better you feel & faster you heal!

Glad you're doing better! are you sure it's not head hunger? sometimes its hard to tell the difference. as of right now i have not hunger but occasionally have a desire. my incisions are healing well however i do have occasional discomfort and itching where the drain is. keep up the good work!