firstplacetrofe

HW 271

DOS 252

CW 195

Surgery 10/18/12

Had surgery 10/18/12. Down a total of 70 lbs this morning. Only 1 lb to go until onederland!!!

I'm firstplacetrofe

Im 3 days out and in so much pain ive been doing the whole "i really hope this is gonna be worth it" deal' date=' its nice to hear that it will.[/quote']

I felt the same way! Definitely feel different now. I'm 6 weeks out and down 35 lbs. 50 lbs since pre op diet. Give it another 2-3 weeks and you'll feel like yourself again.

hey everyone! I'm a little over a month post op. I did have one set back.. I was having terrible tummy pain and i threw up only to find blood. I went to the hospital and my stools turned to complete blood. They did a scope and found an ulcer in my intestine and one in my stoma. So they burnt the one in my stoma and i take medication for the one in my intestine for a month. Onto the better news! I am 34 pounds down. Doing well. Hope everyone else is doing well

What medicine did they put you on for the ulcer in your intestine? Were you on something like Prilosec, nexium, or protonix after surgery?

I stalled between 3 and 4&1/2 weeks. Started losing again at 4 & 1/2.

What's a double shot? My lean shake only has 25gm Protein

I had a hard time with cold liquids initially post op. Try some Decaf tea with Splenda and fat free milk. Also, Unjury makes a chicken Soup flavor Protein Powder. Makes a soup broth with 21 gm of Protein. You can order it online. They even sell sample packs so you can see if you like it first.

We are surgery buddies' date=' skinnyminime! Happy 1 month surgiversary to us both! [/quote']

Me too! Im 10-18 also! Go us!

Yes. I had a terrible taste in my mouth too. I'm 4 weeks out and it has gone away. It's from ketosis. Ketosis occurs when our bodies use fat for energy. So it just means we are burning fat!!! Woohoo!!

How are you feeling?

Hi everyone

When I first had my surgery 3 weeks ago my stomach rumbled in the hospital. Since then it has gotten much better. But in the last few days it has started up again. Very gassy! When I went for my post op appointment the doctor said one of my incisions was slightly infected and put me on liquid antibiotics. I guess that could be it? Has anyone else experienced this? Plus I'm not able to get in much more than 20oz of liquid daily. And Protein maybe 40gm. Any advice would greatly be appreciated!

Surgery was 10/18

Good for you! Keep up the great work! It's so nice to see the hard work pay off

What were your symptoms other than pain? Keep us posted.

Had surgery 10/18. Of the 5 incisions only 1 really bothers me. It's the one the stapler went in. Apparently they had to put packing in . They removed the packing before i came home on Sunday and now it's draining. Did anyone else have this problem? I also had to go to the ER this morning. Had shortness of breath but doctor said everything ok.

My surgeon told me that I have more pain on the left because that is where the stapler went in. I don't know if tht is true for everyone but that's what he told me. I just got home today. Been walking a lot. Sipping ok but I forget so ill have to get better at that!! I'm glad everyone seems to be doing ok!

I have the same thing on the left side. I actually had to have packing put in. It hurts so much To get up. I also have lots of gas pain and I can't pass gas. Surgery was 10/18. Still in the hospital.

In the surgical waiting room....nerves are definitely kicking up! Good luck to everyone going in today!

I have mine in 3 1/2 hours. Good luck to you! See you on the other side

Best of luck to you as well!

Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life! I'm a little (no make that a lot) scared. Hoping that this is the right decision. Had the hubby take pictures tonight so I can watch my progress. Anyone else having surgery on the 18th? Good luck!

My surgery is Thursday the 18th. I've been on a 1000 calorie diet since last week Saturday. I've lost about 10 lbs doing that. I'm nervous Nd excited at the same time.

Good Luck everyone going in today! Keep us posted and we will be praying for your speedy recovery!

My surgeon doesn't require the liquid diet. Just a 1000 calorie diet for 2 weeks before.

My surgeon doesn't require a two week liquid diet but I have to stay below 1000 calories.

Anne-Cuse- my pre op is Monday too with surgery on the 18th! Soo close! Enjoy your steak!

We are surgery buddies. I'm on the 18th as well. Good luck!

I have my preadmission testing and my nutrition class today. It's all becoming real now. Less than 2 weeks til my surgery date!