tiredtwinmommy

Hello, got my sleeve Thursday and came home Saturday. The hospital asked me to bring my cpap with me, although they never hooked me up to it. Now that I am home, I am snoring pretty badly without it. I wondered if I should give it a few more days before wearing it again, or go ahead and use it tonight. I would ask my doctor but of course his office closed on Sundays and I don't really think of this as an emergency page. Thanks for your help!

So I don't know if this is just something to get used to or what. I had my sleeve almost six months ago and my gallbladder removed almost three months ago. Lately when I go to bed, I tend to either lay there while my stomach contracts and gurgles and acts weird for about 2 to 3 hours, or I fall asleep only to be woken up constantly by the gurgling and contracting. I assume there is food processing still going on, but I am puzzled as to why some nights this happens and some nights it does not. I eat different types of protein and I normally eat my last meal about two hours before bed. Anyone else have this issue and know what is going on? It makes me such a grouch in the am... Oh want to add that I also sleep with a cpap, which I had retritrated a few weeks ago since I have lost over 50 pounds now (although strangely enough I was still at the same setting as before). Not sure if that is bothering my stomach or what.

I'm not even sure this is possible... I have syntrax nectar and syntrax chocolate protein powders. I would love to mix them with milk or water, then freeze them in silicone popsicle molds for a tasty "indulgence" that gives me added protein and liquids. Anyone have some ideas for me? Recipes? Tips? Thanks so much!

Down 44 pounds, and off Crestor now! Woot!

Thanks! Had my surgery last Thursday, it was easy in that it was a day surgery, but it seemed like it has been a slightly more painful recovery. They did not use my previous scars but instead went through my belly button and closed it with surgical glue. Lol not a pretty site, tons of bruising in the area. But so far no more attacks at lest!

I am about a week or two out from 3 months post surgery. Since about the first week or so of solids (at 5 weeks) I have been having these episodes about 2-3 times per week where I get nauseous about an hour after eating. Sometimes just nausea, sometimes dry heaves, some times "vurping" where I feel it up in my throat. It does not seem to happen with any particular food or anything, and sometimes it occurs in the daytime, though more frequently during the night. I also sometimes get extreme pain up in my chest after eating for about an hour, then it goes away. That has gotten a little better at least, but it is still there and it never happens at the same time as the nausea episodes. I did see my doctor a few weeks back, and he said it could be gallbladder, could be restriction from my sleeve still. He sent me for an ultrasound which showed I did have gallstones, but he wanted me to take a "wait and see" stance for now and see if things improved. While the chest pain seems better, i am still having the nausea episodes- last night was so miserable I am supposed to see my doctor again soon, but I am anxious. Has anyone else ever experienced something similar?

Sure enough it is gallbladder. I will have surgery next Thursday to remove it, hope I can wait that long...

So last night not only did I end up w/the nasusea but I also had some pretty painful abdominals cramps... i was so scared, almost went to ER... then they stopped after an hour. Calling my doctor now.

Thanks! I put syntrax strawberry kiwi in my ice tea this morning and it tastes great! Will have to try the vanilla and make a chai latte this weekend

Love my iced tea, especially in the summer! I was wondering what protein powder might taste good with it? Maybe a fruity mix like one of the nectar ones? Anyone else try this?

Wow what cute clothes! And what a brilliant idea, especially for ladies who do not have good thrift stores/consignment stores nearby!

Hi sorry I have not updated on this thread in a while. So first my stats as of this am: Sw 189 Pre surgery weight 183 Current weight 153 So I was in colorado visiting my family (who all live there now). We had lots of fun, plenty of different activities and lots of walking! I also asked my sisters-in-law and my Mom to take me shopping at places like Ross, gordmans, clothes mentor, and other lower priced clothing stores to find clothes that fit me. Now keep in mind I have bought plus size for years now, and so I automatically went towards plus size clothing out of long habit. Everyone hollered at me to get back to the misses and juniors side, I started to look in the XL sizes and they were like "humor us and try these things on instead" sizes medium, smalls, a few larges, 10s, 12s, and even 8s! I then would go try stuff on and come model for them... I was completely shell shocked to learn that size large was actually too big on me! They kept telling me I had hid in oversized baggy clothes for so long, and they said I have been working too hard to hide my body now. They reminded me that I used to love to wear fitted clothes that showed my assets off a little bit more (I am a naturally curvy girl even when I was 90 pounds soaking wet). They also let me know how proud they are of me (which made me a bit teary eyed). So I ended up coming home with new clothes that fit, in a wide range of sizes (it is true, a size 8 in one brand is not a size 8 in another). I then went to my closet and did some serious cleaning, planning to wash and take clothes to sell at clothes mentor in a few weeks. I even found a huge stash of clothes I had stored in the hopes I could wear them again soon- and I can wear them now! I am sorry I just went on and on in the paragraph above, it is just that it is such a huge nsv for me, and a very emotional thing at that. I am actually typing with tears running down my face right now. Both for fitting smaller clothes and for the absolute love and support from both hubby and kids, as well as my extended family. I am so very very blessed.

So I am currently on vacation in the mountains seeing my family, I started solids a few weeks ago and the most I occasionally had was esophageal spasms. However the past two nights about and hour after dinner I get very nauseous and cold sweats. I end up dry heaving, feel shaky, and hem lie down and an hour later I am fine. What in the world may be going on? Could this be gall bladder or a leak? I get some pain in upper middle back during the day, but I suspect that is because I have been extremely active on my trip. I plan to call my doctor on Monday esp if this continues. Of course if I end up with fever or pain I will visit the ER here this weekend...

Hi guys just wanted to update you all. I still don't know what happened but since my last post I have had no dry heave issues. So I am hoping it was just either a little tummy bug issue or maybe a little too much food. I take my vitamins in the morning and they don't seem to bother my tummy. I still get the feeling like food is sitting in my chest for a short while after eating but it does not cause me nausea just a little uncomfy for a short period of time. I was not able to get my doctor on the phone to just mention this to him today so I am hoping I can get him tomorrow. Thank you so much for your suggestions and support! I am so glad I found these forums you have all helped me retain my sanity throughout this whole process.

Well I read the info but I am not so sure it applies. I am not diabetic and I have been eating high protein no sugar no carbs and still the dry heaving happens. I also feel a little hot and dizzy while it happens too. Some other things that are currently occurring: I am in a higher altitude than I am used to, although I have been here a week already. I have been doing a lot more walking around than usual I have reflux although I have been taking Prevacid steadily for it, even supplementing with Pepcid as needed. My eating times are off a bit both due to vacation schedule and being in mountain time rather than central time I seem to have chronic constipation The nausea and dry heaving seem to happen at night within an hour after a meal... Although I just had a post Iunch episode. Ever since I started solids, I have quote a bit of pain and discomfort after meals like food is sitting in my chest. Other times it is constant gurgling.

I had a similar issue a few weeks back, but my parish had the wafers. I just did the arms crossed so I could at least get a blessing up until I was aloud solid foods again. Maybe you could try just holding it in your mouth until it softens up really good and swallow a little bit at a time? Have you called your doctor to ask? It may be the bread does not bother you, or it may be a bit sore for a short while after... Best wishes to you!

As of this AM, I am now down to 159! woot! Had surgery 6 weeks ago today. Have not done exercise beyond walking and taking care of stuff around the house, I figure if I start to stall or once I get to 155 (whichever comes first) I will add strength training. I am eating mostly Protein with a small amount of good carbs. I find this more satisfying and I dont seem to have any cravings that way.

Started solids yesterday and it hurts for about an hour every time I eat. It feels like it is. In my chest and throat. I get spasms and only way to relieve myself a bit it to stand up. I am on a ppi and have been for a while. This sucks, I am afraid to eat a teach meal time because of this. I try eating slow and chewing my small bites very well. Is this normal? Will it get better? Supposed to see surgeon on Thursday but maybe I need to move that up?

These look great, thanks for posting!

What a great idea! I am starting with soft foods monday (although my surgeon kind of combines soft and regular in one stage) and although I could get extra protein via one shake a day I am really tired of shakes now. This gives me lots of great ideas, I will be sure to add to the list

So I had my vsg surgery may 29, and have been on generic Prevacid ppi 30 mg daily for several years now. I have had refills this whole year with no issues until now. This is the first time I have needed a refill since surgery and they are denying me why now? Am I going to have to stretch my remaining stash out? Anyone else dealing with this?

All I was told is to start out with softer foods like eggs, fish, tender cooked chicken and cooked veggies, and add to the list as I go along and as I tolerate those items. I am looking forward to getting to chew food finally, but nervous. What if I am going along and don't end up getting enough daily protein? Are there ways/tricks to supplement? I am also nervous that when I start solids naturally my calorie intake will increase from what it is now and that I will gain weight. I am also trying to figure out how to time water between meals and get enough water in for the day without violating the "no water thirty minutes before or after a meal" rule. Thanks in advance for your advice!

Thanks! Good tip about still having one daily shake to ensure protein intake adequate. And I will eat small bites chew well and take my time. I have noticed in the past I hurry to get things done including eating, since I am always putting kids spouse and work before my personal needs. Since surgery I have started putting my basic needs first which has been hard but guess what? I am still able to meet the other demands in my life even after taking care of myself first

I am at dentist office with kids so I will call insurance when I get home. But that is a good point about 30 day I did not think to ask if they did the. 90 or 30. I will check that out too. Thanks for the suggestions and putting up w my mini vent

Pre op weight 189 Op day weight 5/31 183 Current weight 163 A week from today I start solids! So excited, I miss chewing food ! But I am scared as well. Afraid of food intolerances, weight gain, and if eating solid Protein will be enough to meet my protein requirements daily- and if not what are easy ways to make that up