sleevie.wonder

For me it's milk. Even lactose free milk. Now I'm finding it's even soy milk. WTH!!! Guess I'm meant to never drink any type of milk again.

I am 4 weeks and 2 days after surgery. I am only 4 lbs away from 50 lbs lost from my highest weigh that I was at in January. I am in disbelief! I can't help but still feel like this is unreal since I still have soo much left to go. I have only gone down one pant size too which is weird for almost 50 lbs lol. It's probably since I am tall (5'9.5"). I am on soft foods, and since there is more variety, I am eating more. Which has seemed to boost my weight loss. Guess my body appreciates the extra calories rather than being in starvation mode! I made a turkey meatloaf last night and it was very good. Here's the recipe in case anyone would like to try: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/02/turkey-meatloaf-45.html. Could only finish an oz or so but hey it's something! edit: fixed link

I am in week 5 and have started eating a little egg salad. I just put a few hard-boiled eggs in my food processor and then mixed with a little mayo and mustard. Since I can have toast I put a little on about 1/4 of a piece of toast. It's good but seems to give me a little heartburn. Also very filling. Congrats on your loss! It was probably like 3 weeks before my glue finally came off. My surgeon said at my 2 week appt that I can start "helping" them peel off in the shower. But only as much as it lifts. Don't pull. I don't think I've experienced actual hunger, but definitely something very similar. I get the burning feeling and a little grumbling. I just ride it off as gas. It is not even close to the hunger I would feel before surgery, which was always a "OMG FEED MEEEEE IM GOING TO DIEEE" type of deal.

Usually depends on what I am eating. I was allowed scrambled eggs on pureed and I could only stand a couple bites. But then if I was eating, say, tomato soup, I could definitely get in 3oz or so. For me, I eat until I am full, and that's it. Even if it is only two bites. I'm not going to force down 3oz and be uncomfortable just because a piece of paper says so .

@@lisi287 i didn't even think of it expanding thank you can't wait for fri! My dr allows TOAST during the soft stage. Toasting out the moisture reduces the amount it will expand in your stomach. But like I said wait until the soft stage. I know you are craving different things but just keep to your guidelines during this crucial stage after surgery. It will only be a couple months before you can start eating normal foods again. What stage are you in? I'll be more than happy to make some suggestions.

I lost about 10 lbs. But everyone is different. You might even gain weight after surgery because of all the IV fluids you go through while there.

Had an appt this morning with my surgeon'a PA to check out my yucky incision. She said all looks good. Just so weird having a small hole in my stomach! Gotta keep it covered with gauze and antibiotic ointment for the next couple weeks though.

Getting liquids and protein in is hard at first. But you'll get there. The pulling on your incision that you are feeling is a stitch. I hear about them all the time, usually means it was stitches a little too tight. One day it should "pop" and the pain should disappear then. For constipation, the nurse told me it's normal to even go 9 days without pooping. If you feel you need relief, milk magnesia worked well for me. Or if your drugstore has it, liquid colace. Hang in there

Good to hear!!

This is Kaiser's timeline: I'm still not getting all my protein in which probably explains my low calories. I still eat 3 "meals" a day and make sure they have protein. Can't wait til my unflavored protein comes in the mail so I can start making my own shakes.

Wow we are very similar! Except no regrets here. My head hunger is terrible but then I remember that my stomach barely likes water and food is a whole 'nother story. Even though I'd love to eat the old foods, I know it would make me feel terrible. Plus, I left those foods at the door when I went in for surgery, so to speak. I start soft foods Thursday. I already have so many recipes saved and I can't wait to actually have a tiny meal to eat lol.

Yikes, good luck Metro. Let us know how it goes.

I don't have nightmares but I am dreaming a lot more. I wake up like 10 times a night now. Sucks.

You'll do great! Be sure to update! I was kind of surprised I didn't have a sore throat. Just a very dry mouth.

I told my boss since he's the one who had to give me the time off. There's only 7 of us that work there, and there are two that know I had surgery in general. One assumed the 3 weeks I took off was because I was on vacation LOL. Don't I wish? His face was hilarious when I told him I had surgery. I had to reassure him it was for the best and wasn't a bad thing. It will become obvious in the coming months what type of surgery I had. And if they ask, I'll tell them. No biggie

Crazy how different everyone's guidelines are. I'm not even supposed to be up to 800 calories until a few months out. Then by a year out we will be at 1200 calories. Right now I am at 300-400. Which I wish I could say I am reaching but I'm not even sure. The number one issue I am having is figuring out food choices. And then when I do, I can only eat an oz and I am too full and sick of it that the leftovers never get eaten. I hate Soups. Let's just say I'm happy to be starting soft foods this Wednesday.

1. I sleep on my side a lot and I am 3.5 weeks out. I couldn't until maybe week 2. I was in a recliner the first week. I slowly transitioned to my bed and I did wake up a lot with some pain.2. It hurts to sip because your stomach just had some very intrusive surgery on it. There is a very long staple line that could still be sensitive. Try avoiding hot and cold liquids and stick to room temp. 3. Yes. Well, it's very normal at least. 4. I hear it can take a few hours to a few weeks. Walking helps a ton. 5. Burping could be hurting because of the soreness in your stomach. Just wait until you start sneezing or coughing. Those are doozies! Good luck and remember it's tough in the beginning and it's NORMAL! Things will get better just take it one day at a time.

I understand how you feel. It is sooo hard to see the foods we once enjoyed so much. Pizza was something I had at least once every other week. My boyfriend brought some home for him and my daughter and I ate my little scrambled egg. Just keep telling yourself that one day you will be able to enjoy a slice of pizza again. It's not out of your life forever. And look at the positive, you got though it! You're still alive! Just remember your tummy is healing and this time is crucial. Hang in there!

Yes, it does get better. You will notice every day will be a little better. Your body just underwent a major surgery and is still recovering, not to mention the lack of calories. Give it time to adjust and you will be back to yourself in no time.

Are you okay??? Oozing sounds bad. I emailed my surgeon but have not heard back. He had told me last week if any of them start to drain to keep them dry and clean. I managed to bump the scab so now it is worse. The "drainage" is a yellowish brown. So hopefully he gets back to me soon, maybe it needs to be cleaned and stitched again.

Today is my 3 week surgiversary. I can't believe how fast it's gone by. Yet it feels like surgery was sooo long ago. I'm doing really good. I managed to pull open my yucky incision and it was oozing. So freaking gross. But if that's the only problem then I'm totally fine with it. Looking forward to the next food stage (soft) next week.

The swelling sucks. I think my swelling was gone by week 2. After that it's mostly getting up, sitting down, twists and turns that hurt.

Oh my gosh that funny! I knew it would be even more torture if I licked one because that would make me want it even more

I get the bubble too. People always ask why I sit up straight after swallowing something or kind of move around. It's because I'm trying to get rid of that feeling! What are you eating? Are you getting all your Protein and fluids in? I noticed my weight loss slowed after I started pureeds. Scared about it stopping completely after starting soft food.

You aren't rambling at all. Love to hear how everyone is doing. It feels good to know there are others out there. Yesterday, it was like someone flipped a light switch at about 3pm. I suddenly had energy and felt great. I mean GREAT. (Well, not Deluded great...lol. But like really good peppy great.) it was two hours or so after I had my iron pill, and I made sure to take it with practically zero calcium (hard to do) and a vitamin c. Words cannot express how much better I feel! ( I am writing this at 5am... Got up without an alarm). I'm wondering if the iron finally kicked in. They say it takes a few days to a week. Before then, I felt like something the cat dragged in. If I was up moving, I just felt confused and like I wanted to pass out. I'm not even going to comment on your weather! Lol. It is 17 degrees and MI is still covered in crater sized potholes. I drive a big truck and they still jar you so bad they rattle your teeth. Good grief. So I figured out a way to describe this new feeling to my husband... "You know when you are at Maggiano's (amazing multi course meal with a trillion calories) and you are at the end, are so so so full, and they bring out the desserts and set them down in front of you? Now, there is no way that bite is gonna fit...but you take that bite anyway and you can feel it on the tippy top of your stomach? It's like that --- all the time." And that he could understand. Lastly, I have to say without Premier Protein shakes, I would be toast. They have 30g of protein and are small. I must admit they are getting to be gross. But I'm not aware of anything else that comes close to that protein density, so I will continue to "chug em" down. (At the rate of one per half hour. Ugh) anyone with tiny yet protein packed shake ideas.... I would live to hear them! One week ago I was getting ready for the hospital. Feels like a lifetime ago in some ways. Wow. My turn to apologize for the rambling now! Happy Tuesday everyone! That's actually a very good way to describe the full feeling! And I hear ya about the Premier Protein. So mashed potatoes are a no go. I gained a lb overnight after eating them. I think it has to do with the starvation mode kicking in, my body is storing fat wherever it gets it. Right now I am eating a little bit of scrambled eggs with a pinch of shredded cheese and some fresh salsa. Soo good. Lunch is a hit and miss... usually I am still too full from my egg to even think about lunch. I had some no sugar added applesauce earlier so this might hold me until dinnertime. We are meeting some friends at Chik-Fil-A (YIKES! Eating out sucks.) They have some chicken soup that I plan on sipping the broth out of.