Kerrie-Ann

Hey Cjoyce, how is your husband?

Nursie026 & Stephanie,
Yes it does get easier. But it only remains that way if you follow your prescribed plan. I'm telling you this because I did not. I don't know what I was thinking but it was like I was trying to sabotage my surgery. I'm 9+ weeks post op and have only lost 28 lbs. I've had to go back to the beginning, back to liquids and on to puréed food because I just tried to do it my way and eat whatever I wanted. Don't be stupid like me, follow the plan and the reccomended foods, don't drink until 1 hour after eating and take your time on the excersize, remember you body has gone through a major surgery and healing takes a lot of time. Go slow, and please don't be afraid to reach out and PM me or other members. No question is a stupid question.
Good luck, Kerrie-Ann

Yes, I'm just going to keep talking to myself, it's all good, I'm a pretty fun person to talk to =D.
So it's 8:33 am and I've already gotten 16 g's
of Protein in...woo hoo go ME! Gearing up for some reading, a nap and then 45 min. on the elliptical!

Great news!! Yesterday I managed to get in 38 grams of Protein. And for today...it's only 8:25 am and I've already taken in 12 grams. It's going to be a day in the 40 g's for me....also, I just ordered the Unjury chicken Soup.< /p>
I decided in the afternoon yesterday to go back to the puréed stage. It went well, I had acorn squash and oven roasted turkey. The food stayed down and I didn't have to race to the bathroom. I'm going to stick with the puréed foods for now, ever so slowly add in the solids...wish me luck.

It's not easy that's for certain! I guess I just got sick of being exhausted all the time. I knew from the beginning that I was supposed to be getting in 60+ grams a day, and I always had that in the back of my mind, but I never really worked at it. All I knew was that I totally hate to eat, and nothing besides Water felt good in my pouch.decipher week sometime I decided enough was enough. That and I gained 4 lbs without eating =[
So I got a planner type book and wrote out everything I was supposed to be getting in, including regular Vitamins, Biotin and excersize. Each day I am adding a meal or a snack, and someday I'll reach 60+ grams.
I had to go back to basics, start with liquid then pureed food..
I guess I just realized I was wasting time. I had to seriously think about why/what/when I was eating too. I was way off track in my thinking and went back and re-read all my meal plans. I'm having to realize that even in smaller doses some of the food I was eating was making me sick. And each time I get sick, that food item goes on the "no-no list". Like last night, I tried to have a turkey hotdog. For some reason, even though I cut is so skinny my stomach totally rejected it...on the list it went.
Good luck and please feel free to PM me if you have questions.

I am ohhhh so very excited today.
Surgery date April 23rd. Weight 405
Today October 5th. Weight 305
I have lost 100 pounds !!!!! In just over 5 months.
Today is a good day !!!

Nursie026 & Stephanie,
Yes it does get easier. But it only remains that way if you follow your prescribed plan. I'm telling you this because I did not. I don't know what I was thinking but it was like I was trying to sabotage my surgery. I'm 9+ weeks post op and have only lost 28 lbs. I've had to go back to the beginning, back to liquids and on to puréed food because I just tried to do it my way and eat whatever I wanted. Don't be stupid like me, follow the plan and the reccomended foods, don't drink until 1 hour after eating and take your time on the excersize, remember you body has gone through a major surgery and healing takes a lot of time. Go slow, and please don't be afraid to reach out and PM me or other members. No question is a stupid question.
Good luck, Kerrie-Ann

Yes, I'm just going to keep talking to myself, it's all good, I'm a pretty fun person to talk to =D.
So it's 8:33 am and I've already gotten 16 g's
of Protein in...woo hoo go ME! Gearing up for some reading, a nap and then 45 min. on the elliptical!

It's 2:25 and I'm over 30 now...I might make it to 50+ today!!!

Great news!! Yesterday I managed to get in 38 grams of Protein. And for today...it's only 8:25 am and I've already taken in 12 grams. It's going to be a day in the 40 g's for me....also, I just ordered the Unjury chicken Soup.< /p>
I decided in the afternoon yesterday to go back to the puréed stage. It went well, I had acorn squash and oven roasted turkey. The food stayed down and I didn't have to race to the bathroom. I'm going to stick with the puréed foods for now, ever so slowly add in the solids...wish me luck.

Thank you for the words of advice and support! I am going to keep on going..

It's not easy that's for certain! I guess I just got sick of being exhausted all the time. I knew from the beginning that I was supposed to be getting in 60+ grams a day, and I always had that in the back of my mind, but I never really worked at it. All I knew was that I totally hate to eat, and nothing besides Water felt good in my pouch.decipher week sometime I decided enough was enough. That and I gained 4 lbs without eating =[
So I got a planner type book and wrote out everything I was supposed to be getting in, including regular Vitamins, Biotin and excersize. Each day I am adding a meal or a snack, and someday I'll reach 60+ grams.
I had to go back to basics, start with liquid then pureed food..
I guess I just realized I was wasting time. I had to seriously think about why/what/when I was eating too. I was way off track in my thinking and went back and re-read all my meal plans. I'm having to realize that even in smaller doses some of the food I was eating was making me sick. And each time I get sick, that food item goes on the "no-no list". Like last night, I tried to have a turkey hotdog. For some reason, even though I cut is so skinny my stomach totally rejected it...on the list it went.
Good luck and please feel free to PM me if you have questions.

Yes, I'm just going to keep talking to myself, it's all good, I'm a pretty fun person to talk to =D.
So it's 8:33 am and I've already gotten 16 g's
of Protein in...woo hoo go ME! Gearing up for some reading, a nap and then 45 min. on the elliptical!

It's 2:25 and I'm over 30 now...I might make it to 50+ today!!!

Ok, I really didn't mean to brag there! I just consider muself very very fortunate.

My totals for everything was 42,000+...my insurance paid everything except for approximately 1200$. I applied for a hardship grant through the hospital because at the time I was a dislocated worker...and they approved it so my surgery and all of the trimmings end up costing me $0 out of pocket. The grant has even covered my office visits as well as my monthly B12 injections.... I am truly blessed. This surgery has been a blessing all the way across the board...

Oh no Mizzlaw! First of all, BREATH! Let me start by saying unsupportive husband = asshole!! Sorry but that's the truth. So now that we know your own you own, let's take a step back and reassess. I had my surgery whilst going through a divorce, thankfully my soon to be x husband is still my BFF!!
As of right now, how are you?
How is your pain level?
Did you get some gas-x or gas relief at all??
Please feel free to PM me for a private conversation. You will get through this....just go slow and take one baby step at a time.
Please message me and I'll help on any way I can. Ok.
It's ok, you can do this, there is nothing wrong with reaching out to others, this was a new experience for every one of us. It's totally ok to feel out of sorts.

Only? I'm also 5 weeks post op and have lost 19 lbs. everyone looses differently. Take it slow. Set small goals and relax.