Myaiku_Kuraitani

All I ate was Mashed Potatoes... Although I think that's a starchy vegetable. It stayed down though. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 195 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Congratulations on your day[emoji846] I had a lot of comfortable clothes, broth, water, Jello, popsicles and protein shakes... As far as food goes. Didn't eat much of it cause I was never hungry. Medicine wise, I had what they prescribed to me, my heating pad and vitamins.... I never bought Gas X or anything. Walking and my heating pad took care of The gas. And maybe it's just how my body is but don't wear a bralette or even a wireless bra... Wear a sports bra. I've been wearing bralettes and wireless bras since the day after my surgery and always had pain in my back and upper rib cage. It went away today as soon as I put on a sports bra. It may work out differently for you I don't know but I'm top-heavy. I blame that for the unnecessary pain. Lol ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 195 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I hope it gets better for you [emoji846] My pouch hates Grapes, Grapefruit, Brown Rice and Pasta. Makes me sad because I really like Grapefruit. I don't care that it hates pasta or rice or grapes but grapefruit? Come on now. Lol ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 195 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I never took any Gas X for it. Whatever gas I had in me I let come out naturally. It works for some, it doesn't work for others. I also walked and that helped a little. I've been using heating pads too, mostly for the discomfort after eating and for the gas. But everyone I've seen mentioned Gas X said it didn't even help them... ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 195 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

The prescription I got before surgery was Zantac. The pain med I got after surgery was Codeine. Earlier this month I took something called Zofran for my nausea. Those lasted a little over a week. I did get Heparin while I was in the hospital but I also had to wear them things that squeeze your legs to help with blood clots. I'm still on Zantac. They gave me three refills on it and they gave me a lot to take. I also get B12 injections. Those started this month. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I know people ask about this a lot on here but since google was useless to my situation, I figured I'd ask about it here. I'm wondering if I'm at a stall. After 6 weeks of weight loss, everything stopped. I've been stuck at 196 and is fluctuating between this weight and 197. So far I've lost 26 lbs in the first month. This month 3 lbs. When I went to my two month follow up on the 8th, I asked the nurse and she said that she didn't think I was stalling... Even though she may be right, the answer is not convincing because nothing is changing. I haven't lost many inches either. I was expecting the stall to happen after 3 weeks, not 6. I'm not sure about what I should do to speed up the process. I haven't been cleared to go to the gym yet and it's been 7 weeks since I've had this surgery. Am I actually stalling or is the nurse right? ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I wasn't drinking much let alone protein. The most of any liquid I could get in was less than an ounce. All I could have was broth, water, jello and popsicles that first week.... Which doesn't really have any nutritional value. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I wore loose sweatpants and a cami as soon as they said it was fine to do so. I just didn't let the sweatpants touch my stomach despite it being loose. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I'm not in California but I'm here if you need me. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I healed just fine. [emoji846] It's just this nausea that's bothering me. I didn't have a job after I got the surgery. I will after I feel normal again. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

It's mostly my vitamins and my protein requirements that I'm struggling with. I haven't found vitamins that sit well with me... And eating meat causes so much discomfort. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

So, I'm six weeks post op. I'm wondering if it's normal for my hunger to be back so soon? It seems like as soon as I started taking meds for nausea, it started up. I've tried looking up the topic but I felt like nothing answered my question. Nothing is satisfying my hunger either, not even meat. I get hungry every half hour or hour. Sometimes less. I'm not drinking with my meals anymore. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or just not eating enough.... ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I was told 1-3 nights and only stayed 2 nights. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I know the feeling. I've been craving normalcy. Don't expect so much of yourself, you're just starting out. From what I've learned it's a gradual process. Can't do everything at once. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Congratulations and yes, you'll do great [emoji846][emoji1417] ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Don't feel bad about it. You can only do what you can. They want so much but you can only take but so much in at a time. I'm still having trouble getting everything in but I only take in what my body will allow. I do my best, and even if your best isn't much... You still tried. Don't push yourself, it may lead to you getting sick. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Although liquid and purée weren't combined for me, purée and soft were. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

You've got this. [emoji846] All it takes are baby steps. One step at a time. At least you went home. After I left the hospital I stayed with my mom for two weeks. I didn't even have enough confidence to be at my place at that time. So you're good. I'm over here struggling to get all of my fluids in and my protein. It's getting better though now that they gave me something for this nausea. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

You'll get there one day. The experience varies from person to person. I'm six weeks post op and can't eat a tiny piece of roast beef yet. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I've lost about 26 lbs in the first month. It's different for everyone else though. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I can lift anything below 10lbs. I read in this booklet they gave me that I'd have to wait six weeks to lift anything heavier. I'm almost six weeks post op and I'm waiting to get cleared to go to the gym. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I experienced something similar. I went to the emergency department only to find out I was moderately dehydrated and low on Potassium. They hydrated me and gave me Potassium and within an hour or two the sensation went away. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I use the same app. It is a good one. [emoji846] ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

I'm almost six weeks out. I wouldn't say I regret it but I do hate the nausea and weakness that comes with it. I had pretty bad migraines before I got the surgery and now I only get them once or twice out of the whole month. Everything else about the surgery is an added bonus although I'm still having trouble getting all of my liquids and protein in. ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 197 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX

Any suggestions for getting rid of weakness? I'm 5 weeks post op and it seems like when I eat a popsicle (which I only eat half of each time) the weakness goes away, til I take a nap and wake up and it's there again. And is it normal that each time I see a picture of food I get repulsed by it and want to throw up? Each time I see pasta or rice, I just frown at it. When I think about going out somewhere to eat, I get discouraged and think "How am I supposed to eat that? Their servings are enough to feed two people at one time." It just bothers me because I hate wasting food and that's all I do now. Once I'm full, I don't go back and finish my plate later, I just throw it away because of said reason and because I hate having the same thing twice now.... ---------------------------- HW- 273 Pre-op Wt- 230 SW- 226 CW- 200 GW- 130 Ht- 5'2.5" DOS- April 26th, 2017 "Only those who try will become." ~FFX