jodie1961
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Down 97 pounds face pics
jodie1961 replied to greensleeve's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
That is awesome! You have met a major milestone, and you look great! Keep up the good work. -
Will be good to see what everyone says here. I LOVE popcorn, but have not had any for fear the kernels will tear my pouch up! And it is just carbs, so really no nutritional value. I have been using almonds as a snack when I get the craving for munchies ..... at least they are protein!! I am 3 1/2 months out and have less than one pound to my 1/2 way goal of 73 lbs!!
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How long until you went back to work?
jodie1961 replied to Sreeves's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I took off a week, went back 1/2 days for the second week...developed UTI, and had some really bad constipation issues. Missed nearly all of the third week completely! Finally back full time at 4 weeks, but was tired for a while. I have a desk job, but there was a lot of stress, as I came back the only other person in the department left on maternity leave, so was on my on as well. -
Protein bars INSTEAD of shakes?
jodie1961 replied to Roostertail2's topic in Protein, Vitamins, and Supplements
Roostertail2, Do you eat greek yogurt? I know it is not as much protein as the shakes, but it does have a lot and you get calcium as well. My first 3 weeks were miserable. I couldn't stomach much at all. I was so sick to my stomach I had a hard time getting anything down. Somehow stumbled on the crystal lite pink lemonade (settled my stomach). Was able to do yogurt, ate it a lot. Had to hold my breath to get the shakes down. Now 3 months out, and I can drink them, so it really changes. Try again a little later. Hang in there. It will get better. -
I remember the time dragging while awaiting my revision surgery. Insurance issues, dates missed and moved. Took at least 3 months later than it should have. I feel your pain. Just keep on keeping on, it will come. I am happy that you have made a decision to better your life.
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3 month check up yesterday. Down a total of 67 lbs from heaviest weight. 46 from surgery date. All blood work good. So glad to have made the decision for wls.
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Only 29 pounds from Onederland!! I haven't been there since the 90's!
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So sorry for your loss. God give you the strength, comfort and peace that you need now.
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Started training for the 1/2 marathon this week. 3 miles Tuesday and 3 miles tonight, then Saturday morning! I am a walker, so no speed records. Looking forward to beating my last years time with some of the excess weight gone.
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The YMCA is sponsoring it. They have a 13 week training session leading up to it. (they even had a 5 week jump start, to get people ready to go from 1 mile to 3 miles. the 13 weeks go 3Xs a week. 3 miles, 3 miles, 3 miles. then 3,3,4. then 3,3,5 eventually getting to 5,5,11. It is great fun to train with up to 500 people at a time, and so much encouragement, you can't believe it. I have re-injured my knee, and may not get to do it, but will be walking at a slower pace for less time until then.
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Today was my surgery.. What a nightmare.
jodie1961 replied to Susanomic's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So sorry they weren't able to the RnY. But healing is a good thing, even when it isn't what we expected. Praying for a quick recovery and your next surgery as soon as possible. -
I'm Struggling 6 days post-op, normal?
jodie1961 replied to mschacht's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I experienced a lot of the same thing after my surgery. I had diarrhea the first week,then nothing!!! CONSTIPATION!! Oh, it was horrible, nearly impacted. I also tried to go back to work too soon. I ended up dehydrated, and had a bladder infection. Soooooo after all of that (plus constant nausea) passed....I am now back to work full time. I take 2 stool softeners a day. Have been moved to soft foods and they added lettuce! I have some every day, and my bowels move pretty good now. I did not have a drain..no problems there. They are right, you could have become lactose intolerant. That does happen. Just keep sipping the water, try crystal lite for a change. The one thing that helped my nausea was and is pink lemonade crystal lite. I have no idea why, but it worked. Hang in there, you can do it, It will be behind you before you know it. -
Don't do that to yourself! I gained 7 lbs from the surgery (IV Fluids,etc)...took over a week to lose that, then started to lose real weight. My weight loss is slower than some, but definitely coming off. Give yourself a break....and don't weigh but once a week. YOU CAN DO THIS! Hang in there.
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FINALLY!!! I feel human again! After 2 weeks of nausea,constipation, blood pressure bottoming out, dehydration, bladder infection, potassium too low.....TODAY- I feel normal and GREAT!
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Nausea and constipation...finding my self eating less and less. Does this happen to anyone else? How do you overcome?
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I am post op about 2 weeks for a lap band removal/revision to rny gastric bypass. I have Anthem bc/bs. I had them for the original surgery in 2007. Really didn't have any trouble, once the communication was open from my Surgeon's office and Anthem. I don't recall any lifetime max on my plan, but maybe others do.
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Extreme fatigue and low energy
jodie1961 replied to Sherbear911's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Are you on blood pressure meds? Just a thought. at my post op appointment with my surgeon at 10 days out, he actually cut my bp med down by 1/2. I couldn't believe my bp was only 100/68 ! WOW! Hoping this will give me a little bit more energy. Just make sure to let your doctor know how you are feeling, so they can look into it. -
Thank you for sharing.
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Post Op Day 8! Back to work 1/2 days started yesterday. I am worn out so easy (wierd to feel this way), but I have made it, I am trying to just drink one extra protien shake to max my total for now. Even went to Bible Study class tonight. I have dropped the 7lbs gain from fluid at surgery plus 4 more. Friday will be my post op appt with the surgeon, excited to see where I am then. Good night all.
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Tomorrow Post Op day7..going back to work for1/2 days. Did well today, got out and did some errands. Walked the store...didn't make it to Lowe's for grad present. But overall felt like I have the stamina. Wishing the rest of you May's continued good luck!
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Post Op day 5..now that is what I am talking about. I can drink and eat more protien, just counting my #s now. Hope all the other May 2014's are up and going!
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I made it fellow bypassers! Was a bit of a rough ride, be surgeon was able remove band and do bypass in one surgery. My scar tissue did make for a tougher surgery. Had on bad spell w/lack of gas passing. But seem to me the nausea is worse than pain. they kept it down at the hospital, have to deal w/it more here at home. I am free at last! Thanks for all your prayers, kind thoughts and encouragement.
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Surgery tomorrow morning! Looking forward to this journey to a healthier, better lifestyle.
