MrsGloMartin

Wishing you all the best on this journey to a healthier life. You will get all the help and support you need to do well safely. This board has helped me to do well and move on to your new life.

I am just miserable ! It has been 5 days since the surgery and today has been awful. I can barely force myself to drink anything and the pain in my back and shoulder are just out of control. I have been walking but it does not seem to help. Maybe the pain is not just gas but something more? Any suggestions to help me out?

Hi Drummergirl,

Don't panic too much your pain is much like what I experienced five days out. I called my doc and he had me come in the next day for an examination to see if the back pain was surgery related. He found that I was healing well but the gas had somehow moved to my back and was causing pain there. He suggested that I continue walking and apply either hot or cold to my back to help move the gas. I know this sounds crazy pain moving from the stomach to the back, but he said it's not unusual after this surgery. I didn't do hot or cold I just used extra strength Tylenol for the pain and kept walking. The pain went away a day or two later. I'm 7 weeks post op now and I don't have any pain now so hang in there it gets better. Call your doctor just to let him know about your pain there could be something else going on.

Simply Amazing, I'm so inspired at the potential for me to look similar to this one day soon if I stay on my plan. Congrats and thanks for sharing!!!

MrsGlo, I am so glad to read that you are doing well. I always read your posts when I see then, because you are always so positive. It is amazing how little we need to eat now. Keep up the good work

Hey Miss Trisha,

How are you? Yes girl it's splendid to find that I can eat normally now without gorging myself with stuff that's bad for me. Now I'm satisfied with less and I'm looking and feeling better than ever. We all are doing well and I'm proud of the decision we've made to change our lives for the better. Continued success to you too, have a blessed day!!!

Congrats, you look great!!!

Very informative video thanks for sharing. I've never tried drinking while eating because I was too scared of dumping syndrome, but not that I've seen this video I'm glad I never did because I'm losing weight and feeling good!!!

Congrats on your loss!!! You will lose more soon we all go through a temporary stall but if we are patient and follow the plan the weight will fall off. Stay strong, stay focused, you can do this!!!

Hey Carol, you didn't cause me any extra anxiety or panic lol. I was already panicking when I couldn't eat more than two to three tbsp of food. Is advanced from that to almost being able to eat half of a cup of food so it scared me that I seemed to be going backwards. My doctor said as our stomachs finish healing it's possible to no longer need as much food to fill it. I really appreciate your feedback and in your post you told me that you've never experienced a stricture and you were just letting me know that was a possibility based on my symptoms. Don't feel that you've caused me undue panic I'm a person who is prone to panic attacks you just made me aware of the possibility of it. I appreciate your support and concern it's what we do for one another on this site. I look forward to more support and encouragement from you. Have a great day!!!

MrsGloMartin how are you?

Hi Msshellg, I'm doing well. I waited to post anything until I saw my surgeon after my NUT said I was doing fine not to worry about eating small amounts of food and feeling satiated. She felt that as long as I was meeting my Protein and Water requirements I doing well.

I saw my surgeon today and he said the same thing. I don't have a stricture thank God I was stressed over that because I've followed orders strictly since week three when I went through that dumping phase. I'm on schedule and since my surgery on April 21st I've lost 56lbs. My surgeon thinks that I'm just going to be someone who does not require a lot of food to become full and that's awesome to me.

My mother shared with me that I was a fussy eater and she had to make me sit at the table until I ate at least half of my meal. It's funny how food becomes an obsession for us. I hope I never go back to those bad habits that almost caused me my life. Thanks to everyone who responded to this posting. I appreciate you and I pray that we will all continue to make changes that improve our health and well-being. Have a great evening, God Bless.

Whoo Hoo!!! I am inspired and btw you are smoking hot and this is coming from a congratulator not a hater lol!!!

Here's a before . . . &NOWWWWW Never thought this would be me .. to all those girls out there going through this forum who don't believe just like I never did, this is PROOF .. you can do all the things you want .. just believe in yourself, & give yourself a chance .. I PROMISE you won't regret it, love YOURSELF !! almost 5 months out &im feeeeeellliiinnn gooooooooooood !!! -85 lbs

Wow!!! You look amazing. Congrats on the weight loss I can't wait to be in your shoes!!!

I've been very nauseous the last 2 weeks. (I'm 7 weeks post op) I saw my nutritionist last week and I too am keeping not only a food journal, but noting what time I start eating, when I start to feel bad, when I use the bathroom etc. I changed when I take my Multivitamins which has actually helped me a lot. I was taking them on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. Now I take them 45 minutes after dinner.< /p>

Hi Amy, I'm following your lead and adding the things you mentioned in your post. I have my Protein Shake before I take my Vitamins in the morning. Thanks for the good advice I pray that all goes well for both of us.

I don't have any advice but I will keep you in mind and send positive thoughts your way. And be sure to come back and tell us what your NUT and doc say.

Thanks Ginger I will. I send the same positive thoughts your way as you get closer to your day of metamorphosis!!! Praying for you and wishing you all the best!!!

It sounds like you may be developing a stricture (where the opening to your new pouch begins to close with scare tissue). This is a very common side effect for the first few months post surgery. One I did not face so I don't have first hand knowledge, but I'm sure you will hear from somebody here that has. My understanding is that it is very easily corrected in an outpatient procedure. Go back to pureed foods, and concentrate on "protein first". No oatmeal until the Protein Shake is down. Your NUT should be able to help you more when you are seen on Friday. Keep up the exercise, its important and will keep you feeling great. Don't worry about the nutrition at this point, you will be fine. Best Wishes, Carol

Thanks Baconville, I can't eat anything but puréed foods and my oatmeal is thinned out some with lactaid milk. I always have my Protein shake first thing in the morning but I had gotten to the point where it didn't take as long to drink it all. Thanks so much for the feedback I can't wait to see my NUTon Friday I also have an appt with my surgeon on Monday. Thanks so much, have a great evening.

Hi everyone,

I seem to be going backwards in my meal progression. For the last week I can no longer tolerate any foods that are not either very soft or pureed. I had gotten to the point where I was enjoying broiled fish and chicken along with soft vegetables but as of last Monday they make me nauseous. Has this happened to anyone before? I am stil losing an average of 2-3 pounds per week and I'm still very active walking five miles per day and doing my squats and aerobics. I only have two to three tablespoons of food before my stomach lets me know that that's enough. My concern is whether I am getting enough nutrition in each day. I spoke with my nutritionist and she wants me to make a log of what I eat every time I eat to bring to my appointment next Friday. This morning I prepard 1/2 cup of oatmeal and my Protein Shake. I was only able to get down three teaspoons of the oatmeal and I did not finish the 8oz Protein shake until 1:00. My ability to drink Water has not been effected and I believe that this is keeping me from getting sick. If anyone has any insight into why this is happening or whether you have experienced this before please give me some feedback. All are welcome to respond as I am getting a little worried about what is going on with me, thanks in advance.

I was just in the emergency room last night because my back went out and I couldnt walk . I am hoping surgery will help me for a bit better ,I had to have surgery 5 years ago for back issues and I'm only 28.

Cutiepieinchi, I suffered from debilitating low back pain that was so severe I couldn't walk but a few steps without stopping. I had my surgery on April 21st and I began walking 2 days after surgery and I have not had any back pain since. Losing 25lbs prior to surgery helped a lot. I'm also off of my blood pressure meds as of today. In total since surgery I've lost 54lbs. I feel great and I'm so pleased with my life now. I pray that you will have similar results after your surgery too. God bless.

I had my TNE scope this morning, and felt weirdly empowered by my stamina and endurance. Keeping my humor throughout painful/uncomfortable experiences is something that I have come to realize how far it sets me apart from others. I came home completely euphoric after meeting the surgeon. I felt truly lucky to have met another human being that I can totally communicate with. It was such a weird sense of relief, that I left the office skipping and bouncing. This is going to be a very positive journey in my life! I am taking nothing for granted.

You are going to be fine!! I love your motivation. Your motivation will help you get through the rough Patches (although there may not be any) and it will fuel your healing. It's a pleasure to read your posts. God bless you as you journey to health and wellness.

All the best to you it's all uphill from this point on!!!

Happy Birthday, may your days be filled with good health and happiness always, Congratulations!!!

All the best to everyone having surgery today, I'll see you on the losers bench!!!

You look amazing!!! All the best to you, I'm inspired!!

Chris, I am very sorry about your dog. Our pets are part of our family.

So sorry for your loss Chrisflowers. I'm praying that you will be comforted by friends, family and warm memories of your fur baby that will allow you to get through your loss and surgery that your healing may begin. God bless.

So, I havent been on here in a while, but I am doing great. 90 pounds lost, from a size 22-24 to a 14-16. Have had a ton of complications, the most recent one is from me fainting. I am now going to follow up with a cardiologist to see why my blood pressure keeps dropping. I am eating about 1000 calories a day and 70-80 grams of Protein and 72 ounces of Water. I am back to working part time and have had no problems adjusting. I hope everyone is well!

Congrats you look amazing!!! Keep up the hard work and dedication to your new healthy lifestyle. Your program is really working for you!!!

Its offical im under 300 hw520 sw 417 cw290 surgery 8/28/13 9 months post op

Congrats!!! That's awesome I wish you continued success on your healthy lifestyle!!!

Congrats to everyone in "Onderland" your stories fuel my passion to join you soon. I'm five weeks post op and I've lost 49lbs so far. I began my journey WLS in January 2013 weighing 305lbs. I had my gastric bypass surgery April 21st and I love the transformation I'm undergoing. God bless you all for sharing your journeys it gives me hope and inspires me to continue to eat healthy and exercise every day.