Boudicca17

I have been to the ER here in Easton many times. I do have an appointment with the bariatric Dr in Annapolis in November.
All my labs have come back perfect, no deficiencies at all ( I manage to keep my chewable son down pretty well, strange but good) electrolytes are good and I am hydrated.
i think my stoma is too small.
I do agree that I should go to the ER at Hopkins. I think that's going to be my best bet.

Congrats on the weight loss and soft foods I'm sure this is all good for you from here.
Im feeling great weight keeps coming off, clothes keep being changed for smaller ones and lots of NSVs like leg crossing, fitting into airline seats etc ticked off.
I struggle with food, I do better when taking the Prilosec that stops me from feeling sick. But eating is a bit of a chore I don't enjoy much. That's kind of frustrating as it makes things difficult. Always having to explain yes the food is great I just can't eat much. That gets me down a bit.
But it's a small price to pay.

Happy Anniversary everyone!!! I have a strange urge to play Barry Manilowe's "Looks like we made it" , LOL!!
All the pain is gone except by my liver when I try to bend all the way down.
I am down 25 pounds. But, the loss is starting to slow
i can drink freely. I will not touch shakes, they are nasty. I am drinking Oikos Triple something... it's a tiny little yogurt drink with 100 calories and 10 G Protein.
I am no where near ready for actual food.
i have discovered the joy of sugar free popsicle brand fudge pops. Omg good!!!

Yup, I added 10 pounds. Comes off super quick. Just pee a lot, lol

I too feel "eh" when I see my kids eat or I cook for them. I just don't care. I am staying on liquids as long as physically possible to get as much off as I can. I'm in no hurry to start eating purée or anything else.

Try the oikos yogurts. They are so delicious!!! 10 G Protein each.
I have also seen the light regarding hunger. It's funny, I used to say, but I don't eat that much!! How am I fat?? I blamed my lupus meds and diabetes. Now I am remembering every time, I just casually walked past the pantry and stuffed an Oreo in my mouth. Or finished off the kids fried chicken so it wasn't wasted food. Or all the times I had "just a few bites" of the cake on the counter while I cleaned the kitchen. YES, I did eat that much!! I just did it without noticing.

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 am so proud of all of us. I realized that the magnesium I take for heart palpitations was causing the watery poo, so that is resolved. Down another 2 pounds today.
I tried some broth yesterday. I was able to swallow it but 1/4 cup over 15 minutes made me feel like I had just been to a buffet and ate like the world was ending.
So, I guess I will just keep at the broth once a day and see what the doc says next Tuesday at my post op visit.

Hi there. I am 45. I love food. Homemade breads with butter and jam and cakes are my biggest issues....and homemade pizza.
I can only Tell you what I am experiencing since my gastric bypass surgery 1 week ago. I feel no hunger, no craving and it is all I can do to push myself to get in enough fluids.
You will do fine. If after a while you have a bite of something you shouldn't, it will probably be a lesson learned. I would hope you are having a bypass done and not a sleeve. You sound like you need the scare of dumping to keep you on the right path (that's why I chose it over a sleeve)
good luck!!!

Try the oikos yogurts. They are so delicious!!! 10 G Protein each.
I have also seen the light regarding hunger. It's funny, I used to say, but I don't eat that much!! How am I fat?? I blamed my lupus meds and diabetes. Now I am remembering every time, I just casually walked past the pantry and stuffed an Oreo in my mouth. Or finished off the kids fried chicken so it wasn't wasted food. Or all the times I had "just a few bites" of the cake on the counter while I cleaned the kitchen. YES, I did eat that much!! I just did it without noticing.

I have to take anti-nausea medication just to drink one Protein Shake a day (30 grams protein). Ugh I'm so ready to begin feeling normal again!
This time away from eating has taught me the difference between head hunger and real hunger (I think anyway!) I struggled at first, but the last two days I have been free of craving my old favorites. How exhausting lol

I am so proud of all of us. I realized that the magnesium I take for heart palpitations was causing the watery poo, so that is resolved. Down another 2 pounds today.
I tried some broth yesterday. I was able to swallow it but 1/4 cup over 15 minutes made me feel like I had just been to a buffet and ate like the world was ending.
So, I guess I will just keep at the broth once a day and see what the doc says next Tuesday at my post op visit.

I am so proud of all of us. I realized that the magnesium I take for heart palpitations was causing the watery poo, so that is resolved. Down another 2 pounds today.
I tried some broth yesterday. I was able to swallow it but 1/4 cup over 15 minutes made me feel like I had just been to a buffet and ate like the world was ending.
So, I guess I will just keep at the broth once a day and see what the doc says next Tuesday at my post op visit.

You can handle jell-o???? Wow, you are doing great. I tried a popcicle and the cold gave me major stomach cramps. I think I'm just going to heal a lot slower because I have lupus.
blueberry, I'm happy you are doing better.

Hi everyone. Well I am feeling better. Still really hurt where the big incision is. Only taking the Percocet at night though.
I am still only on Water. Even crystal light is too much for me. Clear broth feels like a ton of bricks in me. I do have some survival tabs. I'm going to start sucking on one of those later and see how it goes.

Hi everyone. Well, it's been one week. As of now I can drink Water freely. I am going to try some broth or a shake later.
But, I started yesterday having watery diarrhea. No cramping, no fever, no gas, no smell..but 5 minutes after drinking water, I am peeing and "pooping" it out. I have read a lot of things online, most say it's normal since there is nothing but water going in. I feel fine.
On the positive side, I have lost 15 pounds since my pre op weigh in.

Hi there. I am 45. I love food. Homemade breads with butter and jam and cakes are my biggest issues....and homemade pizza.
I can only Tell you what I am experiencing since my gastric bypass surgery 1 week ago. I feel no hunger, no craving and it is all I can do to push myself to get in enough fluids.
You will do fine. If after a while you have a bite of something you shouldn't, it will probably be a lesson learned. I would hope you are having a bypass done and not a sleeve. You sound like you need the scare of dumping to keep you on the right path (that's why I chose it over a sleeve)
good luck!!!

I am heavier now than when I went in. I'm hurting and frustrated

Hi everyone. I had and am still having a rough time. I guess it's my lupus making it worse.
Nurses at my hospital were horrible all they allowed was Water 24 hours after the surgery which took 4 hours.

None of the pain meds meds worked and my pain is very severe. I honestly thought since I have had numerous c-sections I would be ok. This is much much worse.

Glad you are all doing better.

Lucky you that you only have to do liquids today. My doctors don't require the bowel purge! I don't have to do that. I was shocked and elated.
I had a few cheats. Nothing too bad. But, yay me, I woke up with my period today and surgery is tomorrow. Ugggg

Hi I live on the eastern shore !

Hi everyone. Are you all ready? How have you all done on your diets?

Hi all. Hope you are all feeling good. Today is day nine of my pre op diet. I am feeling very weak and lightheaded. My sugar is currently 159. I really feel like crap.

I will be your buddy!