BLERDgirl

I wear compression garments. So far my thighs are jiggly but not bad. I'm just not overly concerned. I'll do as much weight lifting as I can to encourage it not to sag, but ultimately it's just something I'll deal with when I get there.

No. You also don't mention how fair out you are. Finger numbness and veins in your feet typically do not have anything to do with WLS. Call your doctor.

Exactly. It really depends on you starting weight. I was really heavy so I probably won't hit goal until 1½ years out. That's why you should never compare your progress to others. I'm down 80lbs, but I started at over 400.

It's not unusual to go through a period of no appetite. Put yourself o a schedule to make sure you get in your protein. It's vital for your healing.

Perfectly normal. Once you start drinking again it will go clear again.

Some doctors want their patients to do Clear liquids before introducing Protein. OP is doing the right thing by sticking to her doctor's list.

Call your doctor. It may be nothing, but if you are concerned, your medical team will be able to help you.

Call your nutritionist. Each program is different and the recommended calories varies as well. You should have been given a list of recommended things to eat/drink and an approximate amount of calories to consume.

My guess would be acid. Especially since you get the sensation so soon after eating. The feeling can be similar to hunger. Are you on a PPI of any kind? You can ask your doctor to prescribe one or buy prilosec over the counter.

if you doctor doesn't want you to start on protein until Friday, yeah, this is normal. However, it would be good to try and get some water in between all those Popsicles. We've all got plenty of fat reserves and the human body can go much longer without food than it can water. You need water so you don't get dehydrated. If water is too hard, try ice chips.

. My doctor cleared me For exercise. He told me To take it easy at first but did not give me any restrictions. I think I'm Going to double Check with him 2m and ask him what kind of exercise I should be doing at first. I was cleared for the gym at 2 weeks post-op & Water aerobics st 3 wks

@@une nouvelle vie - I have a conservative Doctor who wouldn't allow that. I asked to go home after day 1 and was told everyone stays for 2 days. I would have LOVED to have gone home and slept in my own bed that same day. @LisaPunkinHead - I tore my meniscus skiing years ago. I had to have a surgical repair and got arthritus as a result. Running is never going to be in the cards for me.

You mentioned long flight home. Did you have surgery in Mexico? I'd say being tired on day 4 is perfectly normal for anyone who is post-op, period. Having to endure a long flight on top of that is even more reason to be tired. Get your fluids in and let your body rest.

Keep trying different ways of getting in your Protein. Those protein goals take time to build up to so don't panic if you don't meet them right away. Keep trying protein drinks/powders until you find what you like. I tried at least 10 different ones as a trial run pre-op and I've probably gone through another 4 -5 post-op. A few I still have occasionally, but there are 2 I consistently use; Isopure unflavored and CVS whey protein vanilla flavor. I don't think I hit my protein goals until somewhere between weeks 1 and 2 post-op and that was just the basic goal of 60gms. I know hit between 80 - 100 everyday. Unflavored powder that can be mixed with Soups is a nice break from the sweet drinks. Mixing them with Water helps you meet you Fluid goals and lesson the super sweet taste. If you are allowed yogurt, 0% greek yogurt will also cut the sweet taste. Try mixing the Protein Powder with water and a bit of greek yogurt until it's a thinner drinkable consistency. The greek yogurt (I use FAGE 0%) adds a bit more protein and the slightly sour taste will cut some of the sweet of the protein powder.

@@une nouvelle vie - I probably count in the super obese category as well. However despite my size I had always been active. I knew from previous weight loss attempt that I only lose when I am both eating properly and exercising. I swear being a regular exerciser had a lot to do with how easy my hospital experience was.

OMG Cursive fonts, and unreadable fancy fonts drive me up a wall! That's the one thing that makes me hit the back button as fast as I can.

Perfectly normal. It's only been 9 days. The weight will come off, just be patient.

What are the eating guidelines your program recommends? I've been eating salad since I was 6 weeks post op. Not a very large one. Usually maybe ½ cup of lettuce with a chopped up or sunny side up egg and 1 or 2 chopped up grape tomatoes. If you eat meat a bit of tuna/chicken salad or Protein of choice would be fine. I never had an issue with raw veg of any kind and it was the veg I miss. I now have them regularly using romaine, raw spinach, arugula or mixed baby greens. I will even have a lettuce wrap with butter lettuce and protein of choice.

So you are having issues with stomach acid/GERD? That's a different story. Zophran is designed to address the nausea. Are you taking any sort of PPI for the acid? You will definitely need to follow up with a GI doctor to find the correct dosage and brand of PPI that can help you control/manage that. Sometimes with luck you out grow it. My doctor had me on omeprazole 20 mg from day 1 post-op. By about 2½ - 3 mths post-op I found that wasn't enough. The dosage was increased to 40mgs a day. Thankfully by month 5 I was able to discontinue the medication completely. Unfortunately some people require higher/stronger doses of PPI. have you tried taking a spoonful of maalox before attempting to drink? It might help coat your stomach a little better. Discuss that with the GI doctor and see what they think. You can also purchase omeprazole over the counter. Most drugs stores sell it as well as the name brand prilosec.

If you cannot tolerate the shakes, don't drink them. Find other ways to get in your Protein. I use an unflavored protein powder that I mix with pretty much everything. I add it into yogurt (a natural source of protein), I add it into Soups, I add it into coffee & tea, hot or cold. It can also be added to a 50/50 mix of fruit juice/water or stirred into a bit of apple sauce or mashed potatoes. A few brands of unflavored protein powders are Isopure unflavored, unjury and GENEPRO. One of the key things I did to get in more water/fluids was to add loads of ice to everything. Instead of traditional protein shakes try protein waters like propel. Again you are getting in protein AND Fluid at the same time. The shaking may be a symptom of dehydration. Please try to get your fluids in at all cost. I am sorry that it was not explained to you that a large portion of your stomach is cut away. Hopefully the suggestions in this post will help you make the best of it.

Managing your anxiety is the most important thing you can do to make your surgical experience go easier. I used to work as a CCLS and gave pre-surgical tours as part of our services. I think having that knowledge made things easier and a little less scary. I guess my questions for you are: What are your worries/fears? What can you do to alleviate those fears? I have found that figuring out those 2 things and practicing what to do to manage them makes all the difference in the world. Even something as simple as learning to do a little bit of deep breathing/meditation makes all the difference in the world. Distractions/diversions are another things that help. For example, I have to have routine MRI's of my head each year. It's 1½ hours in a claustrophobic tube with loud banging. It can be challenging to stay absolutely still for that. My distraction is to sing songs in Spanish just under my breath. It helps me focus on something other than that tube and it helps me regulate my breathing so I'm not panicky. So: Identify your fear Develop a plan of action Practice that plan of action

It would be a pretty high number. I think depending on your activity level anything over 100gms or more might be a little taxing on your kidneys and liver. However increasing it to 60 -80 gms probably will not hurt you as long as you eating a balanced diet.

The carbonation (fizz) can cause gas to build up in your tummy. This can be either simply uncomfortable or make you feel full. You don't have enough space in you belly to handle both the gas and the limited amount of food your tummy can handle. I am one that doesn't drink it. (I stopped drinking sodas over 4 years ago). It's junk. I also don't drink artificial sugars or food dyes. Some people do return to drinking it with no ill effects. It's just not for me.

I have a severe seafood allergy and I wouldn't touch that stuff with a ten foot pole. My allergic response to seafood is anaphylaxis. I would never risk using that stuff. I also have really bad sinuses and a chronic uterica condition, which results in painful, itchy splotches all over my body. WLS has lessened the chronic uterica, but I still have to take a daily ZyrtecD. This has the 2 fold effect of preventing my sinuses from backing up and causing my face to swell. This also keeps the uterica at bay. However I still have to moisturize from head to toe each day. I have extremely dry skin so most lotions do nothing. I use Johnson's baby oil gel. I apply it to damp skin each day following my shower. My skin is dry enough that by the time I am ready to get dressed most of it has been absorbed in my skin. Any residual oil I wipe off with a towel. I also found out that the less processed foods I eat, the fewer outbreaks I would have. I'm not sure if that helps. It appears you have already had surgery, which was one of the things that helped me tremendously. Changing my diet to unprocessed was the other thing that helped. If you go try the daily Zyrtec, have them write you a prescription for it and get it from the pharmacy. Buying it over the counter gets you flagged since the ingredients are also used to make meth.

Bad grammar and even bad spelling I can overlook. It's the netspeak that is chalk on the blackboard for me. *sigh* What are going to do? All those things you listed will continue to happen.