LosingItForMe2011

I slept in a recliner for over a month but, like Lebim I ended up with an incision infection that was too uncomfortable to lay flat with. I wore sweatpants most of my recovery because the incision areas were pretty sore especially the infected one. You don't necessarily have to have a fever for an infection in an incision spot. I never had a fever but, I had one heck of an infection that had to be reopened in the doctors office and packed daily by a visiting nurse. Not saying that's what you have...but do pay attention for signs though. Anyway...you're still not that far out from your surgery so sleeping in the recliner if it makes it so you can rest....keep doing it.

Pre-op diet I'm assuming? Congrats...and congrats on your surgery date!

Hello Honeydue...well your doctor provided you with eating stages because each stage prepares your pouch for the next plus also prepares you on how to chew your food well and what the texture has to be before you swallow. So think of it this way...you got the clear liquid and full liquid stages under your belt. You're now allowed puree'd foods because your doc feels you're ready. So....pick your first puree'd item and have it for say...lunch. Stick with your liquid for Breakfast and do the puree for lunch. Sit at the kitchen table, use a baby spoon so you don't take in too much at once. Do nothing other than concentrate on the meal in front of you. Take the first spoonful.....savor it in your mouth while putting down your spoon.....swallow when ready. Wait a minute.....try again. You should be able to get in about say 1/4 cup but, you'll probably have to build on that. Not everyone can get 1/4 in at one sitting. Go slow, and listen to the signs your body gives you. If you feel like the next spoonful is going to be too much...don't take it even if you haven't taken in 1/4 cup. It's ok......put it away and go back to it later if your hungry again. The whole idea is to go slowly. Also just one new food at a time...just like a baby. Some foods your pouch will like....some foods it won't. You'll know when your pouch says no. For me sometimes just the smell of something and I know there is no way I can eat it. You can do it...don't be afraid..just one small bit at a time.

It's the little things folks take for granted that mean the most! Congrats!

When was the surgery originally booked? Moving it up is a good thing right?

Hey jls...congratulations on your surgery coming up. 16 days isn't a long time to go. That's great and I wish you the best!

I haven't experienced dumping with what I've eaten so far. I try to be mindful of the fats and sugars but, then again not everyone has dumping. They do say that it feels like the flu and you want to go to sleep. So there is a chance the mayo was too much for you. You have to think though that you've had a pretty bland diet up until now and then you added some fat to it. Just that alone could make you feel funny....but subway tuna has more mayo than you'd probably use yourself at home so it's kind of a shock to your system. You may be able to eat that again later on, farther along but,sounds like it's possible it's too much for your body right now. I hope you feel better soon!

Welcome Shakin....you'll find lots of information here but, there is a lot out there on the internet - good and bad. Keep an open mind, do your research, ask your doc questions then you'll be able to make the best decision for you! Welcome to the boards!

My surgeon also said there are more complications of leaking or bleeding with the sleeve and that, that surgery hasn't been around as long as the bypass as far as history. She recommends bypass over the sleeve stating bypass has a better success rate weight loss wise. I wasn't sure if I wanted the sleeve or bypass either....I had already had the lapband and had it removed 4 years after it was put in. I didn't want to have to go through another surgery...I had to choose the surgery that would help me lose the most and had the best history so far. Bypass was it for me. Good luck with your decision. You'll hear lots of opinions but, the best opinion is your own. Do your research, read lots of studies and research some more. Knowledge is your friend in this decision.

You definitely could have picked up the flu or a stomach virus. Since you're only a week out you should call your surgeon. You don't want to be throwing up with all the healing to do inside and out.

Hello Thrisha, Congrats on your surgery and welcome to the boards!

After reading so many posts through out this website and others I thought for sure weight loss would be quicker for me but, nope. Then again why I thought that when I've struggled my whole life to lose no matter what diet I was on....but, I'm still happy with it now that I've accepted that at least I'm losing. Not every week and the pounds are stubborn coming off but, heck I'm smaller than when I started so that's a good thing. I thought eating and drinking would be easier as long as I chewed but, it is a chore. It's not enjoyable to me anymore...which truthfully isn't a bad thing in my opinion. It is hard to get the Fluid in and some days I'm not successful. I find I get so busy at work and now that the hunger pangs don't happen...I'm lucky I remember to eat or drink. This journey is going to be a long one for me...but, still it's a journey I'm glad I'm on

Congratulations! It will be here before you know it!

I didn't have that issue so I can't help but, wanted to wish you the best and let you know I'm thinking of ya. Get well soon! Let us know how you're making out.

DLCoggin it's very kind of you to email the list to folks. Just wanted to say thank you for always being so supportive and helpful. Hope all is going well.

Yup...it evens out around the 3rd month. Hubby, thank God realized what was going on before I did. LOL He's good that way though. Heck if I want to know when my period is due I just ask him hahaha.

Congrats and good luck tomorrow.

Kiser keep up posted. Thinking of you and hoping they find what the issue is and get you feeling better soon!

I don't miss soda at all thankfully! I can't even think to have it now with all those bubbles. My nutritionist did say if I wanted it, it needed to be flat. I guess if you're craving the flavor then it's ok but, if you're missing the bubbles that won't work. My friend at work had RNY and she was craving diet soda wicked. I have a soda stream machine...so I made her diet cola but, didn't put the bubbles in. She loved it because she wanted the flavor not the bubbles. So if anyone is craving the flavor you can buy the soda stream soda syrups and make it yourself without a soda stream machine.

You can ask any questions you want right here on the boards and get lots of answers. That's what we're all about here. This board is specifically for RNY patients who are starting the journey and have had the surgery and for those who've succeeded in losing all the weight and meeting their goals and maintaining. Definitely the place to be if you have questions. Welcome to the boards!

Awesome job Ellie! You've done terrific and help inspire us all!

AWesome! Congratulations! Now.....how about a reward for yourself? I think you earned it!

Congrats! It will be here before you know it!

Congrats tlg! Way to go!

Cute ideas.