enigmachik

I had my TOM a couple days before surgery and it lasted TWO+ WEEKS after surgery! Surgery messes with our cycles because our hormones are all out of whack.

During the surgery the surgeon removes the stretchy part of the stomach which is also where the majority of the hunger hormone is produced. However, the part of the stomach that is left still produces this hormone, just in smaller amounts. You will likely still feel hunger, but it will be significantly less than it was pre-op.

First let me congratulate you on finding a church home. That's fantastic. Secondly, I think you will be able to do the Daniel fast. Is it a three week fast? I know when we do ours it's usually three weeks. Are you allowed to have beans? Beans are very high in protein and also have the added benefit that they are quite filling. In addition avocado, broccoli, spinach, brussel sprouts, corn, asparagus, cauliflower, and chick peas are all excellent sources of protein. As long as you eat plenty of veggies (which on a Daniel fast you naturally will) you shouldn't have a problem getting adequate protein. God Bless!

Welcome!

It's also possible that you are having spotting because of the hormonal changes from surgery or due to hormonal changes from stopping your birth control...so don't freak out just yet. If you are pregnant, it's not ideal, but others have gotten through a pregnancy while still in their first year post-op. Still, I'd be willing to bet the spotting is not because of a pregnancy, but because of all the hormonal stuff going on in your body right now. My thoughts are with you.

I hate to break this to you, but zero calorie spray butter is NOT zero calories! What you are dealing with is the ugly truth of the federal government and lobbyists. In truth anything that has .5g or less per serving can be listed as zero calories. That is why the serving size is only 1-5 sprays. The sad reality is that the entire bottle contains 900+ calories and 90 grams of fat!

I hate the gurgling. It's soo loud and it makes me embarrassed to eat in front of people because I'm sure they can hear it and must be wondering what the heck is up with me.

I've heard tripping and falling is pretty common the first 18 months post op because losing so much weight messes with our center of gravity and we have to learn our bodies all over again. So, the good news is this problem should work itself out. You can help it along by doing core exercises. Try doing planks. Also pilates helps.

Welcome!

You look amazing! If you feel comfortable please don't let anyone else get in your head and try to tell you that you aren't where you should be. You know your body better than any doctor or specialist. Also, you have lost EIGHTY pounds! That is a fantastic accomplishment and an amazing success. Do not let anything make you feel like a failure. I'm proud of you and you should be too!

Sorry to hear you had troubles. I'm so glad that you are on the mend and giving glory to God for getting you through it. I pray you continue to heal speedily.

I have found that plain water with a squirt of real lemon juice makes it go down much easier. Give it a try. Hope it works for you. I'm sorry you're having trouble. Also glad to hear you found that frozen drinks work. We do whatever we can!

I read somewhere (on here maybe?) that we shouldn't use Pepto Bismol after we're sleeved. I was just wondering if anyone could verify that and tell me what the reason for it is.

For me it was less about the number and more about how things suddenly started getting really hard to do. I was having trouble tying my shoes, bending down to pick up dropped items, and even..uh..having trouble wiping myself thoroughly. lol. TMI, I know, but that was the big one. That was when I knew I had to make a serious change asap!

Welcome!

That's fantastic!!

How exciting! Keep us updated on how everything goes!

Welcome

I didn't have it before. I have mild reflux now, but I'm only three weeks out. I'm hopeful that it will go away at some point.

This makes me glad that I'm on the web and not on the mobile app, I hate ads! Oh wait...I just remembered I have adblock on my browser. Maybe that's why I'm not seeing any ads. lol. I'm so forgetful sometimes.

I'm sorry to hear that happened to you, it sounds really scary. I'm glad you're back on the mend and looking into why it happened. I have not heard of this happening with any other sleevers, but anything is possible. Keep your head up, you're on a journey that can only go up from here! xoxo

If you are on full liquids, many surgeons say yes, but make sure you water them down a bit. They should be runnier than you are used to eating them.

I've never seen any ads on this site. Is that on the mobile app? I only access from the web so maybe it's different?

FANTASTIC!!

Wow, I just read through this whole thread. I want to tell you I am so impressed with your attitude. You have been going through sheer hell and have managed to keep yourself respectable and pleasant. That says a lot!! I'm so sorry you've been having so many troubles. Just keep looking ahead to the day when this is all behind you. hugs.