Peggy Jean

I drink Crystal light ... lots of flavors and only 5 calories in 8 oz.

I just had my first stall at 5 weeks ... same weight for 10 days!!! Was finally down 2 lbs this morning. YEA!!!

If I am not mistaken, there is a way they check for that and if you're still smoking, they won't do surgery...

I'm 5 weeks post-op and it has hovered between 2 number for 10 days

YES! Those first 3 days were the worst of my life, and i've had 3 kids! Three days was it though, it started getting much better after that.

Be patient for just a little longer...

YES!

I don't take my meds with my meal; there are too many (20, half of which I take twice a day). I take my pills with my morning coffee and an hour later I have my meal. I have no problem getting them down and I have several biggies. Just take your time...

First of all, take a deep breath and calm down. I had my bypass on August 19th and I have suffered from severe clinical depression for 55 years (I will be 61 on Oct 3rd). I have been back to the hospital 2 times for severe UTI and gained weight with all those fluids they pumped into me both times. You WILL lose this weight. It's only been 6 days. Your body is still in shock and will be for some months to come. You WILL lose weight. In 5 weeks i have lost 30 lbs.

Are you seeing a therapist to help you through? I've been seeing one for the last 6 months to help me through this process. Plus, I have image problems I need to get through (I have lost 60 lbs pre-op and post-op, yet in my mind i see no difference ... just a very fat woman). But I am getting better. Depression makes this journey so much harder, but we CAN get through it. Stay POSITIVE! Stay COMMITTED! Get your weight taken and take measurements.

I may not see any difference in my body, but I know in my mind I have lost 20+ inches, and that keeps me going. I have started fitting into the clothes I have outgrown and that keeps me going. Other people notice a difference and that keeps me going.

Give yourself some time, hon. You didn't get where you are all at once and it won't disappear all at once. Be patient.

Drinking the shakes you can't help but lose weight. When you get further down the road you can start exercising, which not only helps with weight loss but helps you feel better, too.

If there is anything I can do or if you ever want anyone to talk to, give me a shout. We Libra's gotta stick together!!

(((BIG HUG)))

I am no doctor, but did you might try hydrocortisone cream

Really don't know if this needs to be said as my circumstances were different that yours, but I would rather play it safe ... don't let your stricture get too small (don't wait too long) or it can not be dialated again. Keep in close contact with your doctors. Try and calm down and get something in your stomach (food was my problem), liquids never became an issue. They might decide to do a stomach tube to hold you over until you can do food (I had one for several months).

Whatever they do, you WILL get past this part and things will smooth out. I'm praying for you...

Yes, I had one of those, too. Funny thing is, about the time it hit 2 weeks pre-op for me, the time just flew by! So just sit back and chill; put you legs up. Enjoy your son's birthday. The surgery will be here in the blink of an eye!

Good luck

I am so sorry to hear you are having problems again. Strictures are the worst. I had a total laryngectomy because of cancer almost 8 years ago and ended up with a stricture. Now my problem was a little different because I had had radiation in the same area. They would do esophageal dilations and 2 weeks later it was restricted again. So frustrating; everything would be fine and I would be eating and it would get stuck and I would have to cough it up. Gross and embarrassing when eating with others. Ended up having a dozen dilations. Then moved to NC to be with my son and went to Duke Medical Center and they fixed it for good.

I feel for you and I will say a prayer for a speedy recovery...

For my doctor, it's mandatory. Don't sweat it Aspiring, it's a breeze...

When I came out of the hospital after gastric bypass, my Dr told me to stop all diabetes medicines. However, when I started soft foods, i noticed my glucose levels going back up, so I started back up on the basic diabetes medicine. IMy glucose now seldom goes over 120. I do believe as time goes by and I lose more weight that the diabetes will also go along the way of the extra fat.

Good luck with your surgery!!!

Glad you found this site ... there is so much information and support here. I am 60 and like you, at 365 lbs. I could not stand for more than 5 mins at a time (sciatica nerve) and walking was out of the question. I was miserable. The doctor and I decided on RNY gastric bypass because you lose more weight and you have a greater chance of getting rid of diabetes. I started the liquid diet a little early and lost 30 lbs and the day after tomorrow is 4 weeks post op and I have lost another 30. Feeling great ... getting into old clothes and joined a gym last week. No regrets at all, though I have had a few minor complications. About to go below 300lbs for the first time in a long time. Very excited!

If there is anything you would like to ask or just for support, send me a shout and let me know.

I have had the same problem since I started soft foods. Never had a problem when on the liquid diet. I took Miralax the other day and it cured the problem in a day. Sure hate taking it all the time though ... I know I wouldn't be able to get a prune down

I had RNY Gastric bypass on 8/19 and feel the same way. I have NO energy and feel weak all the time. I eat roughly 600 calories a day, I get my Protein in and most of my drink. I don't have a nutritionist meeting for 2 weeks yet. I do listen to my body; when I can i push it, but when I can't, I take it easy. I tried one day to push it when I did not feel like it and it put me in bed for 4 days...

I gained 5 lbs while in the hospital for surgery and ended up going back 2 weeks later with dehydration and gained 8..

Yea, i'm only 3 weeks out but have been back to the hospital once with severe uti and dehydration. And it seems like every time one pain disappears another one shows up. I am supposed to start gym this afternoon but I got a hot knife in one of those rny holes. And I am so tired and i just want to crawl back into bed. I am excited with the way my life is changing, but tired of being tired and hurting.

Since starting on soft food after returning from the hospital (severe uti and dehydration), I have been eating with the family again. It's been nice and now my sister is joining the healthy kick! Next stop - cooking again! She and I joined a gym today and I am so excited to get started ... i'm riding a high! Can't wait to see my therapist tomorrow; he will be sooo pleased.

Thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart for your suggestions and the quick kick in the pants. Everyone is right ... I made the commitment, not them. This was my choice, not theirs. Beginning today I will eat with my family at dinner and enjoy myself. I've missed talking with them at the table. I seem to be in a mind-set of seeing all the things that I can't have (which get me here) instead of seeing all the things on the horizon ... shopping in regular stores, being able to climb stairs, have stamina, not feel like everyone is watching me and laughing. I want to fly a kite! I want to do a 5k with my son. I WANT TO FEEL GOOD!!!

Needed this to readjust my outlook. I was looking back instead of forward. Shame on me!

I have this mental picture in my head of a Roman-looking soldier holding a banner (always loved those short skirts ) with the Bariatric Pal symbol and singing, "Onward weigh-loss soldiers, marching on to war..." This is a war, against old habits, old mental and emotional reasons that caused us the make the choices we did.

Also, thank you for reminding me that the glass is half-full...

You guys are awesome!!

Tuesday, Sept. 2 with my 2 week post-op. Ended up in the ER Monday morning. Wasn't feeling well Saturday and Sunday and called my Dr, Monday morning and told him I had had a low grade fever for 2 days, stomach pain(not sever, but bad enough) so he said he would met me in the ER. Come to find out I had a sever UTI and was severely dehydrated. Took them 3 hrs, 5 different nurses, and 8 holes in my arms to find blood. Ended up with a PICC line and if you don't know what that is; well, you're just better off not knowing. He let me come home 2 days early as long as I drank my 64 ozs.

Well, that was certainly horrible and I haven't weighed but bet the Hospital put a good 7 or 8 lbs on me I have to lose again. I was on such a roll too...

Oh well, ladies ... keep lifting that glass ... you do NOT want to end up needing a PICC line. Another little adventure to go into WLS book,

Can't wait until I feel better so I can start exercising again

Good to be home!.

I am 10 days post-op. When I first started this whole WLS thing, my sister and nephew (who I live with) were both gonna diet along with me ... yadda, yadda; well, that fell through. When I started doing the pre-op diet I found it very difficult sitting with them at the table. She has changed nothing about the way she cooks (gravies, Pasta, bakes cakes, Cookies on her dresser, Breyer's in the freezer) and I am having a very hard time with this. I ended up moving to my room where I could eat in peace. I go to the kitchen 3 times a day to make my meals and that's it. Am I being a chicken? I start my pureed food Wednesday and it sure would be nice to eat with the family again. I know I am 100% committed to this (lost 45 lbs so far) but sure hate pushing my face in it. Hard enough as it is just smelling it. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.

i had the same thing ... extreme pain on the left side, and then they want you to cough!?! That was the toughest part but the worst of the pain was gone after 3 days. Hang in there! You CAN do this! It will get better.

My doctor gave me a list of about 2 dozen different Protein shakes/powders to choose from. I also have a question. I am sitting here drinking my 8 oz shake and POP! One of those moments. I am only 4 days away from surgery. How do you fit an 8 oz shake 3 times a day into a 4 oz pouch? Plus get all those liquids in?

Confusedl...