Hannahb3997

I'm embarrassed to admit that I have regained all 40 pounds that I lost. The weight gain started with the pandemic, add to that some very serious health issues with my child, and menopause, and numerous other excuses, here I am. I just don't know what to do at this point. Every single day, I wake up and say it will be a brand new day, but again, here I am.
Help me please...

Personally, I do not like them at all. What I've been doing in place of Pasta is spiraled zucchini. If you bake it in the oven with whatever sauce you use and a little cheese it tastes great. Even got my dad to eat it!

I drink almond milk. It has more Calcium than traditional milk.

I drink almond milk. It has more Calcium than traditional milk.

Hey everyone!! I am having my surgery in May and just thought that it would be nice to have a group to have to support each other through this!! Who's in?

I drink almond milk. It has more Calcium than traditional milk.

Good morning and happy 1 week anniversary! Hehe..
What are your weights for week 1?
HW - 253.6
SW - 231.8
CW - 225.4
TWL - 28.2 LBS
Since surgery, I've only lost 6.4 pounds but, I gained 3.2 right after surgery and I lost that too. So I really lost 9.6 pounds. Maybe I should change my surgery weight to 235 since that is what I weighed right after surgery.
What do you guys think!?

This message is for anyone who is still throwing up, or has thrown up. As I have said before, I was blessed to not experience nausea.
When I brush my tongue, I am so careful to not go too far so I don't gag. I don't know what happened just now, but I was no where near careful. I brushed like I did before surgery and I gagged once. It was sooo painful that my eyes teared up. So I want to give HUGE kudos to everyone of you who is or has thrown up. You are some tough people. I don't know how I would have done it. You're awesome and you deserve a pat on the back!

@@Hannahb3997
I am sorry you are going through this as well. Sure hope we will start getting better.

That's great @@Pup if your lack of BM isn't giving you terrible gas like it did me, then you're doing great!
I just started taking my Vitamins and my alarm rings every 6 hours. I'm going back to sleep now.
ON ANOTHER NOTE:
I never realized until today that we have a very good thing going here. I've been to other forums on this app and they're littered with people who are immature and sarcastic. I mean sarcastic to the level of bullying. It's just terrible. Why be a part of any forum with that attitude?
I'm so happy to have all of you here participating.

I am going through similar emotions. I just had bypass on May 24th. The first 2 days I did okay. But today I just had a hard time. I struggled with a lot of pain today as well as not getting enough Water in. I know this is going to be great for me, however when I have days like today it's hard not to have feelings of regret. I wish you all the best!!

I agree @@Peach55 ... I have read before that for the first two weeks, surgery is very much regretted. As I'm waking around my house, I keep saying to myself, "it's worth it... it's worth it... it's worth it" these gas pains won't last and a healthy future is right around the corner! Keep up the good work, my friends!
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In two weeks I am having surgery and I am ecstatic! I start my liver reduction diet tomorrow and am looking forward to changing my life! What are some tips for the hospital? What things should I bring, and what things will I not need? Also, any tips or tricks that helped you post-op to make the process smooth let me know!

Okay everyone, I found that warm Decaf tea really helped settle my tummy! Maybe it'll help you!!

Hello everyone, i had terrible gas pains the first two days and nausea! I was in so much pain! My doctor is not allowing me to go home until tomorrow. Today my goal is to focus on my fluids.Take care everyone! This is not as easy as I thought it would be, but i will make it.

Ugh, that's the worst. I dry heaved a bit before they even gave me liquids. That was unbelievably painful. They had to give me zofran for nausea. Welcome to the post op side... So Happy it's done and everything is ok.

Ahhhhhhhh so happy!! I'm in quite a bit of pain but it's worth it!! I had to drink some Water mixed with my crushed Vitamin. I took on sip after and I threw up. It was so painful but I guess that means it worked!

I've been following your thread and just wanted to wish everyone an easy and safe surgery tomorrow. I look forward to reading more updates as you all recover and continue on this journey. I'm still in the PreOp phase with Kaiser.

Getting ready to head to the hospital!!

OMGOMGOMGOMG!!! I can't believe that the day is almost here!! I feel like I have been waiting for a long time! My surgery is at 8 in the morning. Clear Liquids to day is making me hungryyy! I'm gunna make some broth to help settle my stomach!

OMGOMGOMGOMG!!! I can't believe that the day is almost here!! I feel like I have been waiting for a long time! My surgery is at 8 in the morning. Clear Liquids to day is making me hungryyy! I'm gunna make some broth to help settle my stomach!

Alright everyone, I am getting really nervous for surgery????. I had a Liver Reduction Diet for two weeks. I did well, but I had a few slip ups along the way. During the first week I had a piece of bread. This past week I swapped out a half cup of cottage cheese, which is on my diet, for a tablespoon of fat free cream cheese. I know this seems like a silly reason to be freaking out. Over some bread and cream cheese, but I am just nervous!! Some people don't even have a pre op diet, so I think I'll be okay. I also did lose a good amount of weight over the pre op diet, so that will help.

I wish I could help but I'm nervous also mine is in 4 days! Good luck
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I am also having surgery on the 24th! I am on a 2 week liver reduction diet. I also am getting pretty nervous, however I just keep thinking about how much better I'll feel after I have the surgery and lose some weight!
We got this!

@ I wasnt required to lose any weight prior to surgery....hmm i wonder if that is just surgeon preference. Nevertheless I am ready and super excited!
@Lindsey Skinner Abbott @Hannahb3997 Congrats ladies we will be on this journey together!! Are you ready?