LifetimeLoser

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Hi tge. I do not get in the 80 grams of protein. Today I drank a whole bottle of isopure and maybe a half of the premier protein which puts me at maybe 55 grams. I am working on it though! I am in full liquid phase, but I have been sticking to my isopure as it is easier to get down and I can't imagine filling up on other stuff since I am already struggling.

lose him. He is just extra baggage. That is the hardest thing about getting healthier...sometimes the most healthiest things in your life are the people around you. If he cannot grow up and be happy for the both of you and you cannot grow together, then you guys aren't meant to be together. imo

soooo pretty

thanks for posting...it gives me hope. you look fabulous

Well...as for the strange body odors. My breath is horrid. Not only that, but when I woke up there was this weird film in my mouth. It was disgusting and made me gag. it took a few days for the film to go away. My mouth still feels slimy, and my breath tastes foul. I can smell other strange body odors around my pits and well...lower extremities. I haven't been sweating so that isn't it. I assume it is maybe some of the meds coming out or ketosis. It is not unbearable, but strange. As far as walking went. I wanted to walk real bad, but I couldn't. They had me stay in the bed for a few hours...maybe more (not quite sure since I was kind of out of it) to monitor my vitals. I was hooked up to all kinds of stuff to monitor my oxygen, heart rate, temperature etc. I kept asking if I could get out of bed because it was uncomfortable. I would say it was at least a few hours after I came to. After I came out of surgery, I was placed in a recovery room for 2 hours and then wheeled up to my room. I came to a couple of hours after wheeled into my room. I do know that I was walking well and quickly. The lady who had surgery before me was still having trouble walking when we both left the hospital the next day. All I know is I wanted to sit up and not lay down. Sit in a chair, or sleep upright...it felt better for me. I hope this helps. When is your date set?

Aloha everyone, I am currently approximately 36 hours post op. My surgery was schedule for 2:45pm (Hawaii time) on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013. My husband and I arrived at Castle Hospital at 1pm, but was told things were running behind and the lady scheduled before me hadn't even gone in yet. It was a little after 4pm that I was finally rolled in. As far as I can tell, I was in surgery until about 630pm. As soon as I got to the hospital, the nurse had me check in, get undressed and lay down on one of the beds. Then I met the anesthesiologist. As I was waiting, they asked me a bunch of questions and started my iv. My iv had to be done in my wrist...I am always a tricky one when it comes to my veins. I don't really know if I was just tired, but a few hours with the iv I felt kind of silly to put it is the only way I can think of it. I was pretty excited going in there and my husband was a nervous wreck. That was not a surprise though. I tend to be the positive one and he is the negative nancy, although he says he is "realistic". I had no anxiety at all while I was waiting. My husband was allowed to wait with me and we just did crossword puzzles or read magazines or played with our phones. I remember waking up and hearing, "you did really well. The dr. is very happy with how things went." I did no feel very well. It was very foggy. I didn't really know what was going on. I am not sure what time I woke up or was rolled to my room or anything like that. I remember waking up and feeling pain. It was all in my belly area. Maybe I am not used to pain in my abdominal area, but it hurt for me. It feels like when you have a bruise, but much worse. They kept giving me morphine. I was allowed to have it every hour if I wanted it, but I kept falling asleep so I would say I got it every 4 hours. My head was foggy still afterwards. Actually, now that I think about it my head is still a little foggy. I'm a little forgetful right now. I never changed out of my hospital gown...so I don't even know why I packed a bag. Honestly, all you need is chapstick and maybe music. I brought my preggo pillow which I definitely used. I also found it helpful to sit up. I didn't want to lay down. I think it was helping with the gas in my body. I had gas, but it felt like it was mostly in my belly. I had no shoulder pain like others have reported. Even when I got home, I wanted to be propped up. Last night, I actually put pillows under my belly and slept on my stomach!!! I haven't slept on my stomach in 5+ years. The pressure seemed to make me feel better. Today I finally farted!!! I know that is silly, but I wanted to fart so bad, but couldn't. I was so jealous of my husband who just kept letting it rip! I haven't had a bowel movement yet. I would definitely say the first 3 days are the hardest. I was considered to be in the "doing extremely well" category so I don't know how people do it when they have complications. Waking up from surgery definitely sucks. I kept thinking, "what the hell did I do to myself". Those thoughts are short lived because not even 4 days later it is bearable and I am excited to make progress. I can tell you that the first couple of days I mostly slept. The tiredness would just hit me out of nowhere. It was extremely hard to get in my liquids...I think mostly because I was sleeping. Even when I was up it was hard work. It is hard work to drink that 4 oz. every hour. You have to work at it. They wanted me to be on clear liquids the first 2 post op days and get in between 48 and 64 oz and 80grams of protein. They did tell me not to worry too much if I couldn't because I would still have lots of fluids in me from the Iv. I am pretty determined to make my goals because I want to do this right, but it seems my whole day is consumed with trying to get my liquids in. Today I have drank a whole 24 oz and reached 40grams of protein, and that was damn hard. I did take a multi-vitamin today with no problems. I've been lucky with the nausea, but I play it on the safe side. I do not push anything and take very small sips. I do not want to vomit! I pretty much hate vomiting. The fullness feeling everyone talks about...I'm still trying to figure it out. When I drink it feels a little like I have to burp and then I burp. These are what they require me to do post op for a week or longer: 1. Take nexium once a day 2. Use my spirometer 3. Go walking 4. Drink 80 grams of protein 5. Drink at least 64 oz of liquid 6. take my multi-vitamin 3x daily Oh and lastly...what I do not like the most is the strange body odors. It is pretty wretched. As soon as I could take a shower, I was in there washing it off. Well, it does return.

Is it a keloid?

Hi everyone, I am 3 days post op and just wondering when I am safe to get an accurate reading on the scale. My belly is still really swollen. How long did it take for everyone's swelling to go down until you had your "true" weight??? Thanks.

keep it up

you look great! congrats!

Thank you for posting this. I am 3 days post op and was wondering when I will feel normal again. Three weeks isn't too far away so I can still have hope!!!

Aloha Everybody, A quick update on my surgery. My surgeon said everything went really well. He was extremely happy with my sleeve and I seem to be recovering faster than the other two patients that were scheduled that day. I didn't have a single incision. He tried to do it through my belly button, but I guess the way my "belly flap" was it was causing problems...so I have 3 little incisions under my left breast. It is very small and doesn't bother me very much. The pain is getting better, but I have to admit I thought it would be easier. It was easier in the hospital when they could just inject morphine through my iv. Now, I have to down the liquid vicodin I was prescribed. I don't know how everyone consumes the Protein, Water, and meds. I can barely get down any of it. I am trying real hard too. I can say that every day is 10x better than the last. My belly still hurts, but it is tolerable. I am barely taking the vicodin anymore...probably more because I have to drink it than anything else. As far as nausea goes, I've only thrown up a couple times. It wasn't because of drinking. I think it was because the phlegm lingering in my throat. I am very careful because vomiting hurts and I don't want to do it...ever! All is well I would say. I know it will be worth it.

1. Struggling to put my socks on 2. plus size shopping 3. Being self-conscience whenever I eat in public...even if its in my car 4. joint pain 5. having my stomach visible over my boobs 6. big feet 7. sore feet 8. online shopping because I don't want to go into a store 9. settling for things even though you know you deserve better, but your confidence keeps you from striving for it 10. dressing older 11. having no shape...well i guess round is a shape 12. Being uncomfortable in theatre seats 13. Worrying about getting on an airplane 14. Not being able to keep up with my two year old

Love your story! Keep it up. A smidge of jealousy from the significant other sounds like a huge compliment.

Thank you for you wishes. I leave for the hospital in five minutes!!! Totally excited. My mouth is completely dry from not being able to eat or drink anything for 12 hours...grrrrr. I'm not nervous at all...I think my excitement is overwhelming my fear!

Well guys, The time is here for me. In just a few hours I will be able to change my status from pre-op to post op. My loser status will be in full affect. I can't wait, but I have to. Reading everyone's experiences has really helped me to focus on this process. Let's do this!!!

Hi Amy, Everyone is different, and for me being aware that I was a binge eater was really all it took. I wasn't even aware of what I was doing. Once I accepted it and practiced mindful eating I haven't done it since. I am highly goal oriented too. I am pre-op so I don't know how things will be post op. My psychologist recommended the book, "buddha's brain". there are also books on mindful eating that could help. Figure out what motivates you and reward yourself for good behavior...maybe that is a step in the right direction. Find out what your triggers are and work on that with your Psychologist. Do you like your Psychologist? If they aren't being helpful, maybe you should find someone else. All I know is change takes time and if you take it one day at a time...eventually you will reach a lifetime.

Awe!! You guys are soooo freakin adorable. Love it. Thanks for making my day

thank you I haven't even heard of slider foods and I have my surgery tomorrow!!! aaackkkk

I can understand your resentment and your pain. It is hard to move past that. I think you should definitely block their texts and emails if at all possible. You don't need the added stress while you are recovering and if you are on vacation, then well you are on vacation. If they aren't taking into consideration your health, then why should you go out of your way to help them. As far as not getting a basket or anything...they or he or she might be in the mind set that this is not "major surgery" or that "you did it to yourself". They might figure that you chose to have this and it wasn't an emergency...you planned it out and maybe that is why they didn't give you anything. Which no matter what the reason they are wrong, but along my journey I have realized that weight loss surgery is still something that most people are not educated about. I also agree with divanurse...jealousy could be there too. I know a few people who are mad because I qualify and they don't. They see it as an easy way out. Or they are jealous because they know you will look fabulous and they will be the same old same old. And some people...actually many people don't like change. Keep your head up girl! Forget them. You can make new friends!

You look great and happy! I'm sure your boys enjoy your new found energy.

that is awesome! My or time is 2:45pm. For sure I will tell you of the hospital day stay etc.

Thank you for sharing your success! Gorgeous.

Hey Lady!!! How are you? Thank you. Ooooh. Awesome! I think you will find that you like him. My husband was comforted by meeting him. He came with me to my pre-op appointment last week. He seems extremely intelligent and a little ocd...which is good for a doctor. And he keeps cosmetic things in mind to. Let me know if you have any questions or whatever.