greeneyedgrrl24

Kristen,
Thanks. I'm trying to be patient and optimistic. I only weigh once per week but I guess I need to change to twice a month. The surgeons were expecting me to lose about a lb a day, so it's hard not to feel disappointed Anna look for what I could be doing wrong!
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This is not normal. You need to hire a legal team if you were promised things that are no longer being given to you. I had diarrhea -- Probiotics helped that immediately.
I have a stricture, I simply eat slowly and lean towards softer foods.
Gall bladder removal is common after WLS, so that's no big deal -- no medication I know of will prevent that.
Many of us "battle" dehydration for months after surgery, we just adapt by sipping fluids alllllll day long.
I went months on 300-700 calories a day. It took me almost a year to get up to 900.
I was severely nauseated and had cramping, both were treated with two teeny pills.
I couldn't swallow Vitamins (stricture) so I took a Gummy form.
Some of your stuff sounds normal and workable, some, not so much. Y'all really need to seek council.

Thanks, y'all. I guess I failed to mention I had the full DS. On my surgery date, I was 365 (at 5'6"). I honestly felt I had no other choice. Like @@Harsha mentions, I did have some pretty serious pain for two days after surgery...I thought I was having a heart attack. The bulk of that has subsided to a level I can handle.
Walking is difficult as I have pretty severe neuropathy (thanks, Type II diabetes!) and my endo has me off most of my neuropathy meds until my glucose stabilizes. I'm hoping once that happens, I can get to moving.
I also realized my Drs aren't the best, even though one of them is the president of the state bariatric society.
Thanks for all the assurances. I'm sending each of y'all a neck hug!
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Rice (of any color) ???? is not "allowed" on my plan ever (along with Pasta and bread). I don't think I'll stick to the forever rule but will definitely wait several months out.

To me, if I can feel the food right under my sternum, that means I overate. Remember, you are not looking for "full" any more, you are looking for satisfied. You don't want to feel stuffed, just no longer hungry (physically hungry, not head-hunger hungry).
I doubt you have stretched your sleeve. To be completely honest, I think that if anything is hindering your weight loss, it is the type of food you are eating, not the amount. Trail mix, chips, rice, toast -- these are high calorie foods that don't offer much in terms of either nutrition or satiety. High carb foods like chips, rice, and toast will just make you hungrier and you will find yourself wanting to eat again a couple of hours after eating them. Things like chicken salad have more nutrition, but if packed with a lot of mayo or Salad Dressing, can be extremely caloric, even in relatively small amounts.
It doesn't look to me like you are eating a lot of lean Protein or green veggies. Those are lower calorie, lower carb, and will keep you full longer. Instead of chicken salad, just have chicken breast. Instead of a sausage patty, have some pork loin. snack on deli meat or asparagus spears, not chips or trail mix. Good luck!

So the past 5 months have creeped by and flew by all at the same time. I've been poked and prodded due to my endo thinking I had Cushing's, then my first cardiologist appointment came back with an abnormal ekg only to find out it was the nurses error.
I just went today for an appointment with my surgeon and saw another cardiologist in Pittsburgh that did all my testing and said my only issue is my weight but everything came back perfect. The surgeon scheduled me for August 31st tentatively, pending the approval of my insurance after my 6th weight check on August 1st. I am beyond excited and can't wait to start this journey. I want to be on the losers bench with all of you winners .
Just a few things I'm looking forward to:
Riding on the back of my hubby's Harley. (I could now, but I just don't feel right)
Fitting on roller coasters.
Zip lining.
Tying my shoes straight.
Feeling comfortable in my own skin.
Walking for long distances. (When we go to Ohio state games, I can barely make it to the stadium without being in tears because of leg pain)
Eating to live instead of living to eat.
Sorry for such a long post, I'm just so excited to be so close.
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It takes approximately 3500 calories to gain a pound of fat. So to gain 3 pounds of fat, you would have to eat an extra 10,500 calories.
Water on the other hand doesn't cause you to gain fat, but weighs a lot. So if you retain any of it in your tissue due to swelling, bloating, inflammation, etc., it can cause a "gain" on the scale.

Remember, a cup of Water is half a pound. 64 oz. of water is four pounds. If you retain any portion of your daily water due to high sodium, hormonal fluctuations, Constipation, sore muscles, etc., then you will see a temporary "gain" on the scale.< /p>

The one suggestion I would make is try drinking room temp Water as opposed to cold Water. For some reason it really does go down better. My stomach even now, nearly two years post op prefers room temperature water and I can drink a lot of it. YOu are right, water really is so much better that the Powerade.
If room temp water don't work try even a cup of warm water to start, as the day progresses and your tummy warms up, it then allows you to drink colder beverages.
I am not sure why this is but if you read on here it is pretty common.

Ok y'all, seriously... How long after your surgery did you stop having this thought??
I had surgery a week ago. The pain pills I was on (hydrocodone 5/ acetemen 325) hasn't done poop aside from make me nauseous so I stopped taking them. Called the Dr and was told they'll discuss when I come in on Wednesday for my follow up. Ugh.
I literally look like a giant bus came and punched me in the pooch, y'all! Water tastes differently to me now and where I was getting 200+ oz a day in before, I'm doing well to get in 20 now. I drink Powerade zero and get at least 75 oz if sugar free fluids a day, but I know it's not the same.
Protein is a joke. Taking meds is a joke. The idea of swallowing anything makes me feel ill. I'm doing well to get 50 grams of protein in as well.
I realize I sound like a giant whiney butt, but will this go away???
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I'm 4 months out and often forget I even had surgery. Everyday gets better. By 4-6 weeks you feel good, 2 months I got some energy back. I found I quickly fell into my new lifestyle of eating healthy, small portions and now it's the new normal. Hang in there, it will get better!

Your body just went through a major surgery. You are in the healing phase. Each day things will get better. Make sure you are getting up and walking often. If you have someone to go with you get outside and walk. Each day try to go a little farther. Make sure you sip sip sip all day long.
The whole Constipation thing was the one thing that made me wonder if I did the right thing. I am down 83 lbs at 6 months out though. My only regret is not having done it years ago. I hope you start feeling better soon.

I never thought a made a mistake after surgery.
However like you, the pain meds did more harm than good. I stopped taking them right away and felt better.
Swallowing hurts but it is easier on you if you drink all day, even if it hurts, not drinking doesn't help you.
The first 2 weeks are rough but the 3rd week is better.