ourjonesfam

I appreciate this! I find it funny that those of us who had a problem with eating massive amounts of food are now slowing turning into health junkies! I crave cold water and fresh fruit instead of coke and cheeseburgers. Go figure! Our bodies are going through such rapid change that our brains are put into overload. We will all find a happy medium and be able to keep our mouths shut for those people who once did the same for us when we ate too much. However, I think I may be the one to speak up gently because I refuse to allow anyone to have to go through what I've been through physically and emotionally!!

If it's a uniform procedure, your stomach is pulled out of the lower left incision and requires more pulling and tugging and muscle strain. A suture is used. It's probably just muscle strain. I had a point where it hurt to move at all and I thought I had a hernia. The surgeon then reassured me that it wasn't and told me what it was from. I would just make sure to go in to get checked if it gets worse and not better.

This is what I've had to do (but in no particular order...just the order I did them) Physical and Pap Smear from PCP with clearance for surgery (you may need a mammogram if over a certain age and I think it's dependent on your insurance and doctor) Lab work drawn Seminar with the surgeon Nutrition Consult Psych Evaluation First appointment with surgeon Endoscopy Final PreOP appt It took a lot of coordinating and nagging on my part to make sure everything was sent to the surgeon's office in a timely fashion. You'll have to pay for all appointments if they require a co-pay but I'm not sure what they mean by everything after the Psych...you might want to call them back and see if there's a certain order you have to go in.

No problems but I don't get them often. They are really expensive and I don't have the patience to order online! haha There are a few convenient stores that sell them but the cheapest I've found them were $3.00 each. That's great that they sent you another case without issue! Sometimes that alone is worth getting them.

Its hard to get all my Protein and stay that low...I've been getting like 700 calories some days ... Sent from my DROID X2 using VST

How many calories should I be getting or should I be focusing more on my Protein intake? I'm almost 7 weeks post op... Sent from my DROID X2 using VST

I would recommend calling your surgeon and asking how much you should be eating at a time. My surgeon and nutritionist said that once I'm able to eat a regular diet, I will eat only 3 oz total if I can stomach it. That's 2 oz of protein and 1 oz of fruit or veggies with it and eat the protein first. I would't eat the 5 oz?? We have a different relationship with food now. I wouldn't say to completely ignore cravings but really try to determine what could be causing you to get the urge to eat like that. Are you stressed? Your levels may be off too if you're feeling like that or could be because you aren't eating well like you suggested. Make sure you're getting enough protein in your diet. Keep your head up!

Of course you can! If you want it, you'll do it! I think you're definitely on the right track! What kind of exercise are you doing? What kind of diet?

Great work!

I was scared about having this happen but I was told that as long as I followed the diet plan, I would never get too skinny. I guess it can happen. I would consult your doctor about it for sure because you don't want to go the unhealthy route.

The before pics were empowering for me! I knew that my body was going to change for the better and that I would never look like that again. I did mine fully clothed but I still wanted them so I could look back and see what I was and what I've become. You will be glad you took them but cant let yourself get upset about where you put yourself. It is time for you to focus on your future of being healthy!

I agree with the water weight. We bloat up badly during that time and we just have to keep it flushed!