j0ksta2000

I just had, two weeks ago, Dr. Nick out of Baylor Plano. I'm also having pain two weeks after. if i move the right way it feels like i just got kicked int he stomach by Brock Lesner. and walking and standing also hurt. i tried the binder but it keeps pulling and scratching my incision areas. so i've been done with that. have you noticed anything about a big indention with your surgery? i've noticed it. i have a huge what i call my divot near the spot where they pulled out my stomach. that's also the spot of the pain. i've stopped taking the Hydrocodone(SP?) out of fear of addiction. Not that I'm addicted but i don't want either.

I understand your pain. I'm 2 weeks out. I've had a couple of times where i've been really crabby at people. I'm not so much tired anymore but what i've noticed is when I'm watching tv or out and about, i notice food a lot more now. and of course being a big guy i've watched a lot of food shows. For me and with the sleeve taking away the grellins(sp?) I do still feel hungry. It's VERY frustrating! i want to go out in the kitchen and eat something, and i've even caught myself going out there to eat. Then i remember that if i do eat i put myself in a deadly situation. if my stomach rips or the incisions break open or whatever then i'll be in the ICU for a long time. This as been such more a mental game than i expected. I assumed there was some but not this much. I've thankfully I've had someone who's a year out post op to talk to and she's given me some solutions and what not. So my suggestions would be support groups and make a good friend there. like a Sponsor for AA. Having someone there who's been through what I'm going through is a big help. I can talk to my friends and family but as bad as this sounds...unless you've done exactly how I'm doing it you don't understand. One other thing i've done, is i have a HUGE sugar tooth. so to curb that i've been chewing sugar free gum. and i've found out that when i'm not craving sugar but missing that chewing feeling, chewing gum doesn't take the craving or want away but it brings it down to a manageable level. I hope these help. i keep hearing with time you'll feel better....kinda getting tired of hearing it to be honest. but that also might be me being grumpy. hahaha!

I have to say, I'm without a doubt food addict. I eat with everything thing...highs lows and when I'm just bored or whatever. I haven't been to the support group yet or see a therapist. i hope to start the support group soon. so i hope it helps. how have you been handling the cravings. i'm doing it kinda cold turkey. I've been doing a odd way of helping them. I've been watching Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmerman. kinda funny i guess, but i swear watching him eat bugs and other crap really does make my food cravings go away. any other ideas? I do chew sugar free gum for my sweet tooth. but that's it.

Hey I recently just had the Operation, I'm looking for good Soup ideas. also looking to pass on a couple of ideas. Please feel free post! So far i have just done Ramon noodles sans the noodles. it makes a pretty good broth. I also have been getting hot and sour soup from my favorite Asian restaurants and just strain out the chunks to just have the broth left. The only other thing i have done is made a Tomato Basil Soup.it's pretty good but i have to strain everything so why not this right? The recipe is as follows. i got this from THE HCG DIETER GOURMET COOKBOOK Tomato Basil Soup Ingredients 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (or substitute 1 cup Water for 1 cup broth) 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 3 ounces of tomato paste 4-6 leaves of fresh basil rolled and sliced 1-2 cloves garlic crushed and minced 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon dried oregano Pinch of marjoram Salt and black pepper to taste Directions Puree all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pour into a saucepan and heat to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve hot, garnish with fresh basil leaves or parsley. Makes 2 servings (1 vegetable)