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Terribly nauseated at the two week mark
colleen 5595 replied to colleen 5595's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you both for your response! My sister brought over a drink called Body Armor lite super drink. It has 20'calories and lots of electrolytes and it has coconut water in it. It's all natural with 200% of the b vitamins. It's really good! I sure don't want to go to the hospital! I will drink this along with water and hot tea in between time. I was super dizzy. Every time I would get out of bed my dog would go crazy until I got back in. I think my dog sensed that I wasn't feeling well! I think you are both absolutely right, the dreaded dehydration. Thanks again!! -
Terribly nauseated at the two week mark
colleen 5595 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm just wondering if anyone developed extreme nausea two weeks into the liquid diet. I have felt so good up until today. Now I feel wiped out and so weak. I'm doing well getting in my fluids, but today, I'm not doing well at all. The protein shakes taste gross and I can't get any water down, I've tried the zofran, didn't help. I have some promethazine, I'm going to try that. No matter what I do my heart feels like it is pounding so fast. Thanks for listening. I'm not a complainer at all, I was just wondering if anyone else experienced these symptoms. Starting weight: 269 Pre op weight: 241 Weight after pre-op: 234 Post op weight, when I got home 247 Weight after two weeks: 231 -
I had my sleeve surgery on Nov. 10th at Duke in NC. The surgery went well, I stayed in recovery for several hours after my surgery to watch my b/p. It tends to be low. I was wheeled into my room at about 5pm. This hospital does not use pain medicine, they have a cocktail of to toradol IV, Tylenol and Neurotin along with zofran for nausea. I didn't need any pain medicine until the next Saturday night. I had no nausea, no vomiting and very little pain, discomfort yes, but not pain per se. I was discharged that Sunday and asked for pain medicine for the ride home. My husband drives like a maniac. He did so well that day! I've been doing my protein shakes, water, decaf coffee and chicken broth this week. I did end up with cellulitis around one of my surgical sites. I have six incisions. I'm really looking forward to being able to eat mushy food!! I hope everyone is doing well. I did gain 12 lbs after surgery and consulted the pros on this board and my Dr. The pros on this board were exactly right. IV fluids and water weight. I'm 60 years old. Hang in there November people!! It was way better than I expected!!
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Yikes! I'm 12 lbs up since surgery 5 days ago!!
colleen 5595 replied to colleen 5595's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you both for responding to me! I do feel quite swollen they kept me three solid days because I have an ileostomy and had my colon removed a few years ago, do i do have a tendency to stay slightly dehydrated. The IV fluids caused my hands to swell and my ankles. I need to try to drink more water. Thanks again! -
Yikes! I'm 12 lbs up since surgery 5 days ago!!
colleen 5595 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm kind of freaking out here. I had surgery on Friday Nov.10. I'm up 12 lbs! Anyone ever had this happen? I'm thinking it's water weight but, wow! Please advise!! Thanks!! Start weight 269 Pre op weight 234 Current weight 246 Hgt 5'4" Age 60 -
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any November 2017 sleevers?
colleen 5595 replied to Sugar42's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm thinking about going on a liquid diet for a few days. But I'm not sure. I don't want to go against the program, but what if I gain weight by the time it's the morning of surgery? I'm not a spring chicken anymore, do I don't lose like I used to. -
any November 2017 sleevers?
colleen 5595 replied to Sugar42's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello there! I'm doing two weeks pre-op, I started three days ago. I'm wondering if any of you that are on your pre-op diet can eat food five times a day?' I thought I would be on a liquid diet. This makes me a little nervous. -
On my way to hospital!
colleen 5595 replied to nicolevsg2's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's awesome!! You will do great! Your life is about to change for the better!! Prayers for you! Keep us posted!! -
any November 2017 sleevers?
colleen 5595 replied to Sugar42's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
November 10th, starting pre op diet tomorrow. -
any November 2017 sleevers?
colleen 5595 replied to Sugar42's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Starting 2 week pre op diet
colleen 5595 replied to Nataliesmom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know exactly how you feel! I was on the fence for a long time, thinking about not having the surgery. I would flip flop back and forth. I finally told myself that I have been overweight for 15 years and I really need this tool to get myself together. I'm off the fence and ready to get this done and reap the benefits! I start my liquid diet tomorrow too. But it's a modified liquid diet, every Dr had their own pre-op diet. Surgery is the tenth of November. You will be all done and home. I'll check on you!! Good luck, keep positive thoughts!! -
Starting 2 week pre op diet
colleen 5595 replied to Nataliesmom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Getting nervous
colleen 5595 replied to tahoegirl96118's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there, my surgery is two weeks away and I don't do well with anesthesia either. I was told at my visit with anesthesia that they will give me something for nerves before I even go into the operating suite. That calmed me down. Maybe you could ask if they can give you something too. Oh, and they give either zofran or promethazine before you go in for surgery too. You will do great!! I'm happy for you!! -
Getting nervous
colleen 5595 replied to tahoegirl96118's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Yay! Finally have a surgery date!
colleen 5595 replied to Maggie1955's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Isn't it great to have a date for your surgery? When I was told my surgery would be November 10, I thought it was so long to wait. Now it's right around the corner. I used that two months to read and watch utube to see how other people did before and after. I'm really excited for you that you have your date!! I will write to you throughout my journey, from the pre-op diet right through all my experiences. Maybe that will help you. Write me anytime!! -
Progress Pics - 4.5 Months Out
colleen 5595 replied to Molly23's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
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Pre-surgical liquid diet question
colleen 5595 replied to RDBrown71's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
I have about six weeks until my sleeve. All of you are taking this is stride. I have an ileostomy, so it looks like I better stock up on bags. Maybe when you get to the pureed stage, things will get better. As I read all of your experiences, it just amazes me that all of you just keep pushing through with the help of the people on this forum. I will be coming to you all for the odd things that are happening to me, just to be reassured that it's okay and it will pass. I know that when I'm healed up and down to my average weight, it will always be a struggle. I would really like to be an inspiration to the new people like you all have been to me. -
9 months post opt (with pictures)
colleen 5595 replied to vannababyy22's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You look wonderful!! Congratulations on all your hard work!! You actually look so happy taking your after picture. -
My Roundabout Journey
colleen 5595 replied to dhazlegrove's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Wow! Good for you!! The surgery is behind you now!! Now comes the work. I know you can do this. I had so many reservations about having the surgery. I have to wait six more weeks. But hearing your experience helps people to be calmer about it. I think I will do like you did, take us right up to the surgery and when you woke up. I'm so happy to hear that you didn't have much pain, except the gas pain. I'm a little worried about that because I don't have a colon or a rectum! I have a ileostomy bag! That thing is going to blow up!! Oh well, if that's all I have to worry about, I'm good. I sure could feel the excitement in your writing and that gives me comfort. You take good care and keep us up to date! I'd love to hear how you are coming along!. Prayers your way! Colleen5595 -
Lighter than my husband!
colleen 5595 replied to anonymom26's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You look fantastic! Love the dress! You even have a little sassy pose! Good for you!! -
Hi everyone! I'm me and nervous. I just turned 60 years old. I think I'm officially grown up now. I'm young at heart, goofing around with my grandchildren all nine of them. I have had crohns disease since I was 19'years old. I still managed to make it through nursing school and more ask retired after 35 years. My husband and I have custody of three of our grandchildren after our son in law died and our daughter ran away. One of the things I would like to run by the members is my feeling of selfishness about having this gastric sleeve. I'm overweight, diabetes, hip replacement and crohns. I feel that if I didn't make it through surgery, it would absolutely devastate the grandkids again! I never thought I could even have a sleeve done due to having all of my colon and rectum removed. So, I have an ileostomy. I have a huge hernia at the site. I went to Duke University and the gastroenterologist suggested I have weight loss surgery because if he repairs the hernia, the weight will cause it to come back. I'm scheduled in three months.
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Wow , you have quite a full plate, and even though you have had your health problems, you have managed to prevail. Not to mention, the sadness of your daughter running off etc;
If you have confidence in the surgeon, and he thinks its a good idea. I would go for it. Do not hold back because, you are afraid something will happen to you. Something will happen to you if you don't get in the best possible health you can. You owe this to yourself. Do not feel selfish. It takes courage to go though what you have gone though and you still have a beautiful attitude. You are too young, to settle for less health then you deserve.
I wish you the best!
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To Sweet as peaches, thank you so much for your comments. I trust God completely, and I will do my best to prepare for the surgery. I sometimes have this all under control and my emotions in check. Then it starts to creep back in. The what if's. I totally agree with you about doing what's going to help me with my health. The kids think it's going to be great that I can do more with them. My doctor is very straight forward and doesn't give you the warm and fuzzy's. When I was nursing I tried to make every patient feel important and special, because they all were. Maybe I'm just reading too much into this experience. I have six weeks to go!! Thank you for responding to my message.
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To larta, I didn't think anyone was responding to my introduction so today I wrote another one. It's basically the same. Thank you for your encouragement. We were talking about my daughter, well, she Skyped my grandson with a new baby on her lap. That was horrendous. Poor kids, they told everyone that their mother ran away and started a new family. These are the times where I just want to eat everything in sight! I was telling my surgeon that everybody in my house is fat, even the dogs!! My little granddaughter isn't. I have to get this emotional eating calmed down. What I have been doing is eating about the same amount of food that I would eat several months out from the surgery. I've been doing so much research. You'd think that being a nurse, that I would have this one in the bag!. Oh, no! Not even close! I'm so happy that I can chit chat with people on this forum. I promise I won't be so long winded. I'm just excited! Where are you in your journey? I'd love to hear about what you have been through!! God bless.
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