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Yes!!! Totally! It drives me nuts! My husband has to pat my back like a baby. He gets a kick out it. We don't have kids yet, so he says it's his practice. Lol

Typically catheters are place for two reasons intraoperatively. To deflate the bladder, or to mange the intake & output if your surgery has the possibility of being rather long. Since the stomach is higher than the bladder, it's typically placed for the latter reason... Oh and additionally it's dependent on age...health...comorbidities, ect. But if your young, healthy, ect... Talk to your surgeon (they all have their own preferences though), see if he'll agree to bypass the catheter if you promise to get up and pee right after surgery. They let me get away with it...however, if I couldn't pee, they were gonna cath me awake ????. It was hard to pee at first, all my organs were sleepy and I really hard to push it out (not recommended), but that was just my case. Best of luck! Hope that helps a little...? Take care. ????

Thanks for the advice! I've noticed I started getting hiccups now that you've mentioned it... They drive me nuts! Lol. I seem to get them especially after I drink a large amount of fluid. I also had a hiatal hernia repair... Wonder if that has anything to do with it?

I'm assuming that if a suture has ruptured he's not wanting you to move a lot to keep that muscle semi immobile to allow it to heal, without being stretched and pulled too much. So rest should help it to continue to improve. Also, a muscle can take any where from 3 weeks to 3 months to heal. But since it felt better after a few days, I'm leaning more towards weeks for you (at least I really hope so!). Just be sure that while you're resting you do some foot pumping exercises, by pushing the feet forward and bending them back, it helps to keep the blood flowing (aids in blood clot prevention). And last but not least! Keep your doctor informed, and go in if needed! Hope you feel better soon!

No...but I've never been able to ride in the backseat for that reason...and my 30 year old husband drives worse than my 85 year old grandmother. ????. Did any of your meds change? Are you dehydrated? Do you notice that it only happens after you take a medication? And lastly, any ear problems, like does it happen outside of the car? I know it's lame, but don't watch out the side window. Concentrate straight ahead, see if it helps. Sorry I'm not much help... Just throwing some ideas out there. ☺️

Just wanted to congratulate you on your diet advance. I read that another member, also had the chili @ Wendy's and it was a successful meal. It's really nice to be able to eat "normal" foods, while still staying on track. I'm only allowed eggs, yogurt, string cheese, and Protein shakes. Which is no problem, but I think I'm going to turn into a stinkin a giant piece of protein...chocolate flavored. ???? lol

That makes me feel TONS better! Thank you so much for sharing! ????

Hey friend, I'm 30 and my surgery was also on the 11th. We're in the same boat!! I have no clue when I'm full... But others suggested just to keep measuring, so you know you're still in the safe zone. Also, one member mentioned that it took her about 2-3 months to regain that feeling. So the responses I received varied from... Full at first bite, to 2-3 months. So very individualized. I think as long as we stick with the basics & measurements we'll be OK. ????

Thank you for the advice. I'm being super careful with portion sizes. I guess I just keep basing everything off of other people's experience (I know I shouldn't). I just don't know what to expect... I guess I thought I'd have the surgery, take 2 bites of food and ????BAM???? be suddenly full. But since that's not happening, I was getting really worried, that I was doing something wrong. ????

Figured it out! I pick Marilyn because she was one of the first beauty icons, and sister wasn't a size 0, but more a 12/14. She's an awesome reminder that it's society who views have changed, and frankly don't matter. ????

Thank u!! It's just crazy when I read people get judge saying that they are taking the easy way out by doing surgery and those people have no idea what we go threw! My #1 pet peeve comment is, "Well, I'd lose weight too if I ate like that!". I just smile politely & remind myself that jail stripes don't look good on me. ????. Because honestly, we have more strength than anyone knows...cause guess what? We can totally eat like that & rock it! ????

I'm a little over a week out, and am on the mushies diet (Greek yogurt, eggs, cheese...). I noticed if I drink something too fast or too thick it hurts, this also goes for the mushies. Is pain the new signal of feeling full? Because I don't feel anything. I have no clue what my personal limit is... I just know it hurts to eat a good chunk of the time. So I purposely hold back on everything, keeping portions small... Well, because I just don't know, what to feel?

Ohhhh lawdy! You're NOT alone at all!!! I feel the exact same way. I even opened up a board about it yesterday. The bottom line as one member said, don't compare yourself to others because we're all different, and things will happen to us differently. You are absolutely OK! The board is called "Normal Consumption...?". Check it out, lots of good advice from fellow members regarding our feelings on the subject.

I don't have one because I don't know how to create one! Lol. Any suggestions?

Congrats to you all! I'm not there yet, but love reading the awesome emotions you have experienced.

My post op instructions said that if I hadn't had a BM by the 3rd day post op to start taking miralax. It's an osmotic laxative that softens the stool by hydrating it so it'll pass. May make you a little gassy, but it dissolves clear and tasteless in water. A little pricy, so I buy the off brand. Worked the same day. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

You're right! I've lived under black clothes and long sleeves for so long trying to slip under the radar, it's time I stand up for myself. I appreciate your advice, and it will be taken.

That sounds amazing! And very supportive! I'm thankful that you have such a good circle for your providers. Now, don't get me wrong, my surgeon is the best guy I've ever known! He's insanely supportive and considerate...everything you'd want in a doctor. He even called me several times at home just to check on me. I guess, from working in the health care field, I just expect a little bit different attitudes from the people I have seen post-operative. Kind of a treat others how you'd want to be treated you know? But thank you again so very much for yours & everyone else's support. It's such a blessing right now. I'm 30 years old and don't have a Facebook page!!! Crazy right? So this was a big deal to join a chat group, and praise Jesus, I'm glad I did.

I don't think OP eating an egg is a big deal. Different doctors progress their patients to real food at different rates. I had my first egg at 3 weeks post op. because my doctors protocol was 2 weeks full liquids, 2 weeks purees, 2 weeks soft food, then everything as tolerated. My hope is that OP find a way to communicate with her medical team. I didn't mean that it wasn't on my plan I just literally couldn't take in but only a bite or 2..sorry for the confusion my bad..it was the heaviness my tummy wouldn't handle..some can tolerate it I like eggs I eat them all the time now.. No trouble, thank you for sharing your experience with me. It's all so new, and such a sensitive subject. I guess that I've been so used to criticism, that I tend to overthink things...

Thanks! Maybe it's the hapifork I'm thinking of after all, but that sucker is $65!!!!

I remember months back I saw a fork with a timer on it on amazon.com. It was simple... Just had like a 20 second timer for in between bites. Of course now that I'm interested I can't find the dang thing! I've seen the hapifork, but it's an expensive Bluetooth contraption... Anyone else ever heard or seen this? Thanks!

Thank you all SO much for your kind words & advice. It is greatly appreciated that you took time to read my drama and respond. Again, thank you.

Yea, my doctor told me the pill was no longer as effective post op because your absorption is decreased. So I had to get an IUD. ????. There are some articles on the subject throughout the Internet... So maybe that's what's going on? Either way, I'm sorry you're not feeling good, and I hope you do feel better soon.

Have you had any trouble with acid reflux or are you taking anything for it? Ketoacidosis (typically not always) causes a "fruity" smell to the breath, caution in those who are diabetic! ????. Maybe reflux could be harboring an issue? Usually can cause a sour or bitter taste in your mouth especially when waking up. Not for positive, but just an idea... Hope this helps. ☺️

Weight gain & weight loss can cause a fluctuation in all of our hormones, as our body tries to become accustomed to new requirements. It sounds like your hormones were kept level & under control with the pill... Did you have an alternative method of BC placed for the surgery? IUD or Depo-Provera shot? If not, it seems like your body is in estrogen overload. Also, while PCOS is more common in larger people, it's not solely reliant on that factor, & may still be giving you some trouble. I'd make an appointment with your PCP or OB/GYN. They should be able to give you some options to help make you more comfortable. So while, heat, exercise, and fluids are needed to get you through this go round, I'd check with a doctor for options best suited for your individual needs... Just some thoughts & suggestions... Hope it helps. ☺️ Ohhh, lastly sounds like your retaining Fluid. No worries there.