Autumnjazz

Feeling nervous for my 1st day back @ work tomorrow. I'm still struggling with eating, so I'm taking a "lunch" with enuf items for the week- but am planning on doing my protein shake around lunchtime (which is what I did pre-surgery) & having meal # 2 when i get home around 3. very very few people know about my surgery-I went with the gallbladder cover. & everyone knows I workout alot ( I'm even planning on changing @ work for the gym) I've put some thought even into what I'm wearing tomorrow- I don't want to accentuate that I've lost weight (soooo weird to say that) but I just don't want to deal with nosy people. Ive always been ultra sensitive about my weight & this has been emotional, especially dealing with complications. I'm looking forward to beginning counseling to get a handle on the mental battles. But just had to vent about my pre-work jitters! (not to mention, it's that time of the month-lol) wish me luck!!!

Hey I'm a little concerned with an upcoming trip. I'm only planning on taking my carry on with me, do I have to take ALL the original vitamin bottles or can I just take my lil pill carrier. Whatabout protein shake mix? Help!

I looooooove it!!! I just ordered PB2 (check it out on amazon) it's peanut butter with basically almost all the fat sucked out & have been putting a wee bit if that with my shake-yummmm!!! Also have put a lil bit of SF instant coffee in with the MML yummmm. It's so great when u find something u can tolerate & is deeeelish!!!

So I've had a horrible time adjusting to my sleeve, with yucky complications. However, I am THRILLED to be on day 2 of NO PUKING!!! I found I can tolerate warm decaf tea with a touch of peppermint extract. Last night I ate a shot glass full of shredded cheese & today I have kept down 1 oz of applesauce & 2 oz of VERY runny refried beans. I want to throw myself a party, I am soooo excited to not have my head shoved in my trashcan which hasn't left my side yet since being sleeved. So I know I'm VERY paranoid about going slow. It took me literally an hour & a half to eat 1 oz of applesauce & an hour to eat 2 oz of beans. I sipped my tea last night from 4pm-1am & was able to drink about 40 oz!!!! Am I being overly cautious. Tips are welcomed please!!!

Today was able to wear the most adorable corduroy leggings that I haven't been able to wear for over a year!!! & I was able to walk around freely without being afraid of starting a fire between my thighs!!! ( corduroy friction on a big gal can be disastrous for those of u that don't know)

The half of the scrambled egg white I attempted to eat yesterday tried to kill me. It was awwwwful. Sorry if this is TMI, but the 2 times I've tried scrambled eggs I get the grosses vomiting experience, it's as if it takes forever to all come up, & I'm practically choking with the mouthfuls of slime that do come up. Im bummed because I loved eggs before-now, not a fan! I got a lil discouraged because next week I get my new (1 month) diet from my dr (yay for crab, chicken, & VEGGIES) but I was thinking, if an EGG kicked my butt how am I gonna even try anything else. Maybe eggs & I will have to do a trial separation for now & attemp a reconciliation much MUCH later down the road.

Good for you!!! I had started C25K pre-op & had to stop for surgery. Looking forward to starting again after my dr clears me. I LOVE the app, makes it Sooo much easier. Wow, I never even considered that soon, I'll be able to shop from VS for something other than lotion!!! LOL!!!

Oh Gosh I hope I can follow in your recovery-I'm hanging in there, keeping my eye on the prize but sheesh-this is sooooo much rougher than anything I anticipated. But, I know it will all be worth it, & at some point I'll be able to eat without looking at it regurgitated I'm the trashcan. Lol

For me, sipping warm/hot tea was very comforting. Plus once I had some liquids in me, I felt alot better. Been there & feel ur pain! ;(

I'm 3 weeks & almost 30lbs out. I have a closet full of clothes various sizes to get me through my 1st 50 lbs, after that my plan is LEGGINGS-those should be pretty flexible. Then once summer hits, (I'm a teacher) I'll live in bathing suit coverups. Comfy, inexpensive, & hopefully will only have to buy very little.

Mmmmm piiiiiiiiicklessss (in my homer Simpson voice)

In addition to the fab ideas above, I've found myself running & picking up mini-storage containers. I love the GLAD screw on lids for things like soup& the little 4 oz containers to pack food in. Having some sort of storage containers are a necessity since you'll only be eating such a small amount. I'm also freezing lots if things in single serving sizes just to have handy in the future.

In addition to the fab ideas above, I've found myself running & picking up mini-storage containers. I love the GLAD screw on lids for things like soup& the little 4 oz containers to pack food in. Having some sort of storage containers are a necessity since you'll only be eating such a small amount. I'm also freezing lots if things in single serving sizes just to have handy in the future.

Awesome idea, I tried that this morning, deeelish! Thanks!!!

Even with the patch-it was STILL pukefest 2012.

I was sleeved friday 1/20/12. Instead of going home on Sunday as planned, my dr decided to keep me an extra day because I was struggling with ice chips & oral meds. The first few days at home went fine, I went from 299 morning of surgery to 286 by my 1 week appointment. My first day of soft foods went well, but beginning with day 2 EVERYTHING came back up, & I became dehydrated. By 2/1/12 I got readmitted, & an upper GI showed I had a "kink", that my sleeve had bent itself & scar tissue (adhesions) were holding it bent. After another surgery to straighten my stomach & 5 day hospital stay, I was able to return home. However, I'm struggling with this nonsense sliming/foaming mess. Even when I go SUPER SLOW, it seems as if once I start, then I'm doomed for the rest of the day. Has anyone had an experience similar to this or any tips. I'm already on prilosec & am terrified of becoming dehydrated again.

Ecstatic to share first day of success!!! Was able to successfully eat 3 meals ( 1 oz applesauce, 2 oz of runny refried beans, & another 2 oz of beans.) only had a tad of throwing up. & was able to get in close to 40 oz of liquid!!!! What a victory!!!!!

I just feel as if something is CONSTANTLY stuck in my throat/chest area.

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts & I can definitely use the prayers. I'm getting some fluids down-not much, but some. Got the green light to start mushies. That's a 50/50 battle. Some stays down, others not. My surgeon who has performed literally thousands of procedures told me I'm only the 3rd person with this particular kind of complication he's encountered. I know my poor sleeve is really "traumatized" & I want just to give the poor thing a break! I know that there will be a time that comes when all of this will be behind me, but in the meantime it's miserable!