Everything posted by rebcal
-
Facial flushing after the gastric sleeve
I still deal with it sometimes, yeah. I've started to get used to it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Facial flushing after the gastric sleeve
Yes I've dealt with this. My face would get very red and I would get very hot and sweaty but I realized it was just from not drinking enough fluids and not eating enough so make sure you're sticking to the guidelines and stuff Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
5 Weeks post op incision bleeding
Happened to me.. is it dark blood or sort of light and liquidy? Called surgeon right away and he told me it was normal and happened around the same time as you 4-5 weeks post op. Definitely call them tho! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Any Advanced Laparoscopic Peeps?
So happy everything is working well for u! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Any Advanced Laparoscopic Peeps?
My mother is actually having her surgery done by Dr. Eid (no date yet) because dr. Novack left. How did you like him?
-
Any Advanced Laparoscopic Peeps?
Dr Novack and I know exactly how U feel it's very hard during liquid but you'll see once you're on solid you'll be done in 2 bites lol.. the liquid phase is definitely the hardest Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Any Advanced Laparoscopic Peeps?
That's so funny! Who was your surgeon how are you doing Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Any Advanced Laparoscopic Peeps?
Hey! I am they're great! Loved them Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Jewish
Hey I know I'm kinda late on here but just found this thread and was wondering if anyone here fasted on Yom Kippur when they were 5 mos out? My nutritionist said not to but I'm orthodox not sure what to do Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Omg I'm so much pain...
I came home from the hospital in severe pain too and questioned everything.. it'll get better! Take zofran if you have that helped a lot and be careful with the Percocet because it causes major constipation. Trust me you'll feel better. All my doctors kept telling me that Nothing worth having comes easy! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
How old were you when you had your surgery?
19 a month before my 20th birthday! Starting weight was 265 current weight is 180! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Don't know what to eat
I lost 85 lbs so I'm happy with the weight loss it's just very hard with what to eat because I can't find any Protein I can tolerate! Ugh I know I needa get back on track Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Don't know what to eat
So I'm about 5 months post op and 1 month post op from my gallbladder removal as well. Ever since I had GB out I cannot find any substantial food that I like and that's even healthy. I'm gonna get in trouble lol but the only foods I seem to be able to eat and enjoy are pizza, Pasta, chips, popcorn things that aren't exactly good for a post op sleeve patient I know. Don't get me wrong I don't go crazy with the food I eat like 3 bites of pizza and I'm done I'm just nervous because I'm feeling weak and tired all the time and don't know what to do! I try to eat Proteins such as chicken and meats (I used to LOVE chicken before both surgeries and now can't stand it) but nothing seems to go down. Do you think maybe I should make an appointment with the nutritionist at my surgeons office? I haven't seen her in a while and think maybe that I should get a direct plan of things to eat that'll at least be a little healthier! Has anyone else had similar issues? My friend had her gallbladder out and is fine, of course she has a full stomach so I can't really relate to her. Just wondering if anyone out there has face similar problems after GB and sleeve with eating right. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Gift for surgeon
Yes I agree! I was thinking that I should also get something for my surgical coordinator who worked with me throughout the whole insurance process (she's leaving the practice too) so I thought it would be nice to get them both a going away thank you gift. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Gift for surgeon
Was wondering if its appropriate to give my surgeon a gift. He did my sleeve as well as my gallbladder and was wonderful throughout the entire process. I don't really know how to say how appreciative I am to him in person so I would rather write something with a gift. He's actually leaving the practice and moving away so it would be a thank you/moving gift. He just had a baby so I was thinking maybe a baby gift? Has anyone else given their surgeon a thank you gift? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Hiccups?
Lol get used to it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
5 months Post-Op with pics
Hey that's so weird! I am 5 months post op as well 79 lbs down and have the exact same starting and current weight! Cool! Congrats you look great ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Gallbladder removal pain
Does anyone else have horrible pain in the belly button?? I'm like a month post gallbladder and I can't deal with this sharp stabbing pain in my belly button Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Gallbladder removal pain
I had my gallbladder removed 2 months after sleeve it's been about 2 weeks and I'm still in pain I'm happy to hear I'm not alone tho because I'm starting to think I'm crazy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
More surgery
Hey guys.. I'm so happy with my weight loss about 65 lbs in 4 months. However, I had to have my gallbladder removed due to stones from rapid weight loss and now almost 2 weeks after GB surgery, i have continual pain in my lower abdomen and doc may think it's appendicitis. I was wondering if anyone else have had these surgeries one after the other. I didn't even think they were linked but I guess they're both prone to occur after a lot of weight loss. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Gallbladder removed :/
Hey guys. I'm about 5 months post op gastric sleeve and just got home from the hospital after removing my gallbladder. I had extreme pain in my lower right abdomen all weekend and went to the hospital on Monday to see my surgeon turns out my gallbladder was inflamed and filled with stones. My doctor told me it happens after rapid weight loss. Since I lost 65 lbs in 5 months , it makes sense that that would be the cause. I just want to know if this happened to anyone else? The recovery of this surgery is WAY more severe and painful. I feel horrible all the time all day. Anyone else going through or went through the same? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
What did I sign up for?
Hi guys. I'm about 3 months post op and I'm feeling a little depressed lately. I've lost about 50 pounds which is amazing and I'm so happy but lately I've been thinking what did I do to myself. Every time I eat I feel nauseous and feel like I'm going to throw up (and no I'm not eating too much I could barely eat 3 oz of food) I also haven't gone to the bathroom for the past 2 weeks. I'm only 19 and I keep thinking how can I live like this for the rest of my life. Don't get my wrong, when I look in the mirror and see that I have a collar bone (which I've never been able to see) I'm instantly happy, but I just can't believe that this will be my life forever. I'm so limited in the foods I like, I could only eat plain salmon, tilapia or tuna steak with minimal seasoning because any other involved recipes make me vomit or lead to severe nausea. I don't eat meat or poultry anymore, I can't stomach the smell of it either. I can barely eat salad because the lettuce gets stuck in my chest. I was just wondering if anyone else has gone through similar feelings, anyone out there my age that feel or have gone through the same? Maybe things will change as my stomach keeps healing, but as of now I'm at a loss. Thanks guys, Rebecca Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Will I ever enjoy food I like again
I have to say that I am definitely a vegetarian after being sleeved. I can't eat any kind of meat, it makes me nauseous and throw up. I can't even stomach the smell of it. I was a little sad because meat was a huge part of my life. However, I'd much rather be thin than eat meat and I do find a lot of great vegetarian options. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Calorie intake
I'm getting Protein in more with foods (eggs, fish, beans) rather than the shakes. I definitely don't make my goal of 70 grams of protein a day though. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
-
Calorie intake
I know everyone's probably going to kill me but I also haven't had a Protein drink/ shake since last month. I keep worrying that if I have too many calories-- from the protein-- it won't go as fast or not at all. I know it's crazy. And probably wrong don't yell ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App