MelissaH74

SW 196.5

GW 170

CW 172.5

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SW 196.5

GW 170

CW 168.2

YEAHHHH PASSED MY GOAL!!!

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I had a tough time before surgery because I was really dehydrated so my recovery was 8hrs long from them given me fluids. So make sure you drink lots the day before!!! Hotel was 3 days well 4 total counting the day before because we live 2hrs away. I stayed at the Candlewood. They give a surgery discount and have a recliner in each room which is where I slept. Think goodness for that because I try to lay in the bed but the gas pains were too intense and I couldn't. I felt so good after surgery that the next day I was out shoe shopping lol.

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Should I update my goal beings I only have 2.5lbs to go?


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SW 196.5
GW 170
CW 174.4


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SW 196.5
GW 170
CW 175.5


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SW 196.5
GW 170
CW 179.4


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Sorry for late weight in. Wasn't home this weekend.

CW 184


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Start 196.5
Goal 170
Cw 187


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I can tell you I went through this exact thing. But in the end I think all it was was that he was scared of a bad outcome. Still now almost 4 weeks postop he still has his moments, but in his own way tries to make sure I'm comfortable, and getting my needs met. It's hard trust me!!


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I can sooooo relate to all this!!! I'm 13 days out and having the hardest time getting any Protein or all my fluids in. Been soooo depressed and doing nothing but sleeping.
Today has been great so for I forced myself to eat some potato Soup today which actually felt great. But the sweet stuff like shakes get me sooo nauseous. However I am still loosing down 20lbs. Just wish I could get it together so I have more energy and feel better.

SW 207
CW 187
GW 125


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Start 196.5
Goal 170
Cw 187


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Hi, I wasn't either. Luckily I'm one of those crazy people that prepares for emergencies and one of my preps is this: https://smile.amazon.com/SurvivAMINO-Emergency-Substitute-Vitality-Sciences/dp/B00MAG75FU/ref=sr_1_10_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492109292&sr=8-10&keywords=protein+tablets
those shakes are disgusting! I am not taking 15 tabs (90 g of protein) I'm taking 9 a day instead. I don't need 90 g of protein!!
Plus I bought these: http://www.oikosyogurt.com/products/yogurt-drink/strawberry
they are amazing and taste so delicious and have 10g protein!!!! I will start those when I feel like "eating"

Sorry you aren't doing well. The day after surgery you were out shoe shopping. Now this. Crazy. I'm sure you'll be ok though.

i am doing great. I feel good, I'm drinking Water like crazy. I hate the taste of shakes and stuff so I am taking Protein tablets. What a difference.
I still feel no hunger, no temptation, so I'm not really taking in any calories. But I feel amazing. I'm getting more hydration, more Vitamins and minerals and Protein than I did when I was scarfing down pizza. Amazing. I'm so happy I did this. I am down 20 pounds!

I sat on the sofa last night and was saying what a difference a week makes !!! last week I was just home from the hospital and totally out of it and in a lot of pain, still anxious of what the new norm would be like. A week later I had been to the driving range, ate all my Protein, drunk all my fluids and done a 2 mile walk, my BMI is now under 40 (still a long way to go but got to Celebrate the milestones on the way) I even sneaked in some soft food as a test and went well. First post op appointment with the Doc tomorrow.
Hoping to move onto the next stage tomorrow and get signed off for activities as I have 36 holes of golf booked this weekend :-) I also want to start lifting again to get some muscle and strength back.
Hope everyone else is doing well.

Well had 1st post op appointment yesterday all went well. Doc moved me to creamed foods. So had a couple bites of creamy baked potato which was soooo scary but satisfying. I'm down 15lbs but still so tired all the time. I'm starting Vitamins today so hopefully that helps. And still no bm so gonna try and take something for that to get things moving.

Y'all are all doing great!!! Let's keep this up we will be skinny in no time!!!


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Is the anxiety better since restarting your med? Hope your doing well. I'm doing ok, still sore-- I have a one year old so I'm probably doing too much, need to ease up.

Yes I took my meds yesterday afternoon and within an hour I felt better.

sleep still not so much I'm up and down all day and night. I have no energy, and feel weird everywhere now. My skin and stuff. Not sure. I go tomorrow and see doc for post op appointment will see what he has to say then.

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I had a not so good day. I've been feeling really agitated and my anxiety has been through the roof. Then it dawned on me that I had never got the ok from the doc to start taking my meds after surgery!!! Luckily I didn't physically hurt anyone but I did hurt my moms feelings...

I felt so badddd!!! Came home a took it not caring what doc said. Don't think I'd have made another day.

Other than that I'm still feeling great surgery wise. Wish I could get more comfortable at night to sleep. When I get in my side it feels weird. Hopefully tonight is the night for some good sleep.


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Ok I'm just seeing this is it too late for me to join?


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Ok I'm just seeing this is it too late for me to join?


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Over 10 pounds!! I am so excited for you, I really am! I can not wait to see you at 20. I took notes on everything you suggested. I haven't been able to find the Gas X strips so I will look at CVS and Walgreens until I do. What Vitamins did you purchase and when does he say to start them. I have spoke to the staff of Dr. B over the phone a lot and look forward to meeting him and them on Monday.

Day 4 after surgery and still have horrible pain where they removed the stomach. Still not able to get all my liquids for the day. I think the max I had was 20 oz. ever time I take a tablespoon of anything it makes me sick to my stomach and I get tremendous pressures in the chest.

Day 4 after surgery and still have horrible pain where they removed the stomach. Still not able to get all my liquids for the day. I think the max I had was 20 oz. ever time I take a tablespoon of anything it makes me sick to my stomach and I get tremendous pressures in the chest.

Well last night I had some what if a huge scare!!! I decided to sit down and start remove the sticky stuff from my bandages. As I was doing so I couldn't see some of the bruising around my belly button so I took a picture so I can see all of it and had a small panic attack. I called the Dr and he said all was fine. I'm not in pain and that it's from the blood thinners that was given to me. I'll post a picture but be forewarned!!!


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19 minutes ago, TX2017Sleever said:

Hi MelissaH74,

How are you feeling? It has only been a few days since your surgery and I see your weight tracker is down a few pounds. Way to go!! I have 4 days until my surgery with Dr. Borland. Do you have any tips for me? Anything that I should ask about that maybe I would not have thought of? What kind of broth do you drank after? I am so excited to hear from you!

Actually I'm feeling wonderful. and yes I just updated my weight its now 10.5lbs has me freaking out lol. First off make sure you have Gas-x stripes with you!!! They are an absolute must have the minute you come out of surgery. My hubby had to go back to the hotel to get it. If you don't have any or can't find any I suggest you leaving earlier than planned and stopping at every Walgreens and Cvs till you find it. Its truly a life saver!! I only brought sf Jello with me which was a great choice just for the flavor, and went buy some sf popsicles which turned out to be very, very nasty sweet. I purchased several cases of Core Water from Sam's Club prior to surgery and took only one bottle with me, but wish I'd have taken 2. The beef broth is also amazing but didn't have any while there. Dr Borland allowed me to have chicken Noodle Soup strained and watered down so maybe take a can of that. I will add more as I think of things. Oh get some Sonic ice the night before also.