lilbearzmom

I see JKG (aka weird dude) is harrassing more people than just me. He has been reported and hopefully will be banned soon. Now I will take my 40 lashes with a wet noodle for the abominable sin of going off topic yet again...

Wondering what your definition of a "binge" is. What exactly did you eat? I do know that you can eat a lot of "slider" foods- ice cream being one of them. Just wondering. -Kendra

I found it! So I lied, he's not 5 days out, he's two weeks out. LOL!!!! I don't care if you can't eat it, what about you relly SHOULDN'T? OMG

I can't remember, but I was searching for post-op videos- let me see if I can find it and I will post the link. He had his surgery OUTPATIENT (crazy) and was "reporting" from his RV that he was staying in post-op. People were commenting that it was ridiculous, and he was defending it. LOL

If those things are allowed by your surgeon at this point, I would say it's fine- I just wouldn't make it a habit. Have fun on your field trip! -Kendra I have to add that there is a video on youtube of this guy who is like 5 days out from his surgery and he's eating a McD's southern fried chicken sandwich and french fries. Granted, he didn't eat much of it, but how stupid is that?

I understand that smoking is addictive (was a smoker myself years ago), but you are flat out stupid if you take it up again post op. Serious complications can occur. Not only that, why in the hell would you have surgery to save you from obesity, but continue to smoke? Idiocy personified!

Amazing! Go girl!

Ok, gross question, gross answer...LOL None of us can be modest at this point, right? Is the blood "mixed in" with the stool or does it look like it is "streaked" down the side? If it's just kind of streaked on the outside, it's probably just still from the earlier constipation. -Kendra

Maybe you ate/drank too fast. I am almost 6 weeks out and have had almost no issues, but I have had 2 instances where I became nauseated and threw up- no idea why. Continue to try to get in your Protein, just make sure to take it slow. Good luck! -Kendra

He sounds like the selfish one for not wanting you to have surgery that will save your life. Pardon my french, but his priorties are really f***ed up. I would seriously be questioning that relationship.

Chinese food is notoriously high in sodium. It may be Water retention from that. I agree with the other person- don't weigh everyday. I had my husband hide my scale because I was addicted. LOL -Kendra

I am almost 6 weeks out and I can tolerate small amounts of bread just fine. My NUT told us at 4 weeks we could start having THIN bread- wraps, tortillas, "sandwich skinnys", or bagel thins, as well as whole grain crackers. Problem is, I don't like the thin breads much, especially the low-carb ones. So I have not had much of it. What the other posters are saying is true. Not a great idea to start eating a lot of bread. Small amounts of whole grain breads and crackers are fine in my opinion if you can tolerate them. -Kendra

Sorry, what are you talking about? You aren't supposed to eat the protein powder right out of the container. Never heard of what you are referring to.

I am still a few weeks out from raw fruit and veggies, so I like 4 wheat thins crackers with an ounce of pepper jack cheese. Simple and so yum yummy. -Kendra

I had some stretchy pull on jeans that were tight a year ago, and became less so after I lost some weight pre-op- they were a size 4x. Since surgery they had become un-wearable, finally had to toss them because I noticed a hole in the butt. So I ordered some new ones in a size 2x (18-20), thinking I am probably closer to a 3x, but they are stretchy. If they are a little tight I could just deal and will shrink into them. I got them in the mail today, tried them on and they fit perfectly- NOT TIGHT! It's a lift I needed since I have been in a stall for over a week. Yay for NSVs!!!!! -Kendra

Yes, blood clots are a real possibility if you do not follow doctor's orders to be active every two hours while awake after surgery. Also, while you are in the hospital they will probably give you heparin shots in order to try and prevent blood clots. -Kendra

Can't wait to be able to have raw veggies to try this with! Only 2 more weeks! Thanks for the idea!

You likely won't damage your sleeve getting liquids in. They don't stick around in there, they go right through. I also had trouble getting my fluids in- still forget sometimes and take a "gulp" and I'm quickly reminded. I can get down my 64 ounces fairly easily. Sounds like you are doing fab. I am 5 weeks 4 days out. -Kendra

I think you're way past the point of the possibility of a leak, but sounds like you are very ill. I would get into the doc ASAP if you are becoming that dehydrated. Good luck- get well soon! -Kendra

Try upping your fluid intake. I am also fluid challenged, and when they I was at my 4 week post op a week ago, I was complaining about being in a stall. First thing she asked me is if I am getting enough water in. She said that water/fluid is an important part of eliminating fat from the body. So now I am making sure I am getting 64 oz a day. I don't know 100% it is working because I made my husband hide my scale! LOL!

Hey there! Here's my answers to your questions: 1. If the "most successful diet" you were on was really a success, you wouldn't be resorting to surgery. That's what it is- a last resort to save you from an early death. 2. Sure, complications like leaks are possible. But they are not common. This surgery is safe in the hands of skilled surgeons. 3. If you used the self-pay money for other things your kids could wear the lastest fashions. However, I doubt they will be saying, "At least she dressed us well!" When they are living without you too soon. 4. See response #2. Also, they may be motherless and wifeless- maybe not in the near future, but too soon. The bottom line is, however much you are paying for this surgery, it is a bargain because your health is PRICELESS. Not only to you but your husband, kids, friends, and everyone who loves you. I wish you the best of luck making up your mind. And don't worry, it is perfectly normal to be nervous. I totally was! -Kendra

Do you like greek yogurt? It is very high in protein- 12 grams for 1/2 cup. Add SF preserves to it along with splenda or stevia- sooo good!

I make my own shakes (I am on the regular diet but I make shakes/smoothies twice a week for breakfast for convenience sake). This morning I had 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, 1/4 cup skim milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla Protein powder, 1/4 cup frozen diced strawberries, and a packet of stevia. Yesterday I didn't have the strawberries, instead I added some vanilla extract. 22 grams of protein. I tried the Slim Fast brand low carb shakes- OMG awful!!!!! I'll stick to my own- cheaper and better tasting by far! I had to add that in the days right after my surgery I used no sugar added Carnation instant breakfast- it's not bad- I thought it tasted like chocolate milk, but only 13 grams of protein including the milk. -Kendra

I personally don't think the hungry feeling is a good thing. Technically you're not supposed to feel hunger (at least not like before surgery). I get more of an "empty" feeling than hunger pangs. It is more likely acid reflux. If you're not on at least something like pepcid, get on it now. Good luck!

This is one of the things that frustrates me about this surgery. You are supposed to eat enough not to go into starvation mode, but yet I cannot get down more than about 600-700 calories a day. I just can't do it. And yes I am in a stall and frustrated. I am 5 weeks out and annoyed at the irony of it all. But theres no way I'm going to start drinking milkshakes. LOL I forgot to add that I did talk to my NP last week about the stall, and she said I need to up my activity and Fluid intake- nothing about getting more calories in...