Tracyringo

18 hours ago, LL1982 said:

Hello everyone,

Thank you all for taking the time to reply to my post. I guess one of my biggest concerns is the fact that for over 2 years I've had chronic pain in my left foot that doesn't allow me to do much. I don't know how to swim. I can go for a 10 minute walk or do about 10 minutes on the recumbent bike right now. I can also work out to some chair exercise videos, but that's about it. I'm hoping beyond hope that the weight loss from surgery will relieve the pain in my foot, allowing me to up my exercise/cardio. At the same time I'm scared that my foot won't heal, thus preventing me from losing the amount of weight that I want to. I've been to physical therapy, I have customized orthotics, and have received countless cortisone injections in my foot. Anyway, I was just wondering, how intensely did you all work out? Did you find that sticking to the proper diet was more effective for weight loss?

I did not exercise. I have lumbar stenosis and it affects my legs. I am also 50 years old. Its all about what you put in your mouth and following the plan the surgeon gives you.

I did and I can still lose !! I lost 5 lbs last month. My surgeon told me I could lose as much with VSG as I could RNY and I took him at his word. Stick to the program no matter what. Good luck

21 hours ago, Lynda486 said:

GradyCat, you just made my day. I am 54 also and was worrying that I was to old for this!

Just looked at your profile and I see we really are neighbors, I live in Springfield !!! I had my surgery with Mercy and Dr. Edwards. Small world ! You will have to PM me.

21 hours ago, Lynda486 said:

GradyCat, you just made my day. I am 54 also and was worrying that I was to old for this!

You are never too old to get yourself healthy !! Looks like we are neighbors. Good luck to you

I will be 2 years out in 2 weeks and I still have the same restriction I had a year ago.

I just had 1 scrambled egg and 2 slices of bacon and I am stuffed.

You are normal, hope you feel better !

I will be 2 years out 8/9 and I am very happy I did this, but I am like you in the thought, will I ever not be reminded that I had this surgery and the answer for me is no. I had Gerd immediately after surgery and take meds for it daily, so how can I forget ? Also I still can only eat small amounts and still feel like its Thanksgiving everyday ! Knowing what I know now I would still do it all over again in a heartbeat . Maybe this will change in a few years and maybe it wont but I am much happier for sure .

My philosophy was, its just for now not forever !! Keep in mind you need to get to goal before you start trying all the stuff you love again. When you do start eating those things keep it in check. On occasion maybe 3 or 4 times I have gone to taco bell and had 1 taco and that is all I can hold in my sleeve. I will also have a cupcake on occasion too. I am not saying this is for everyone, but it works for me. I don't feel deprived of anything and am very happy with how far I have come. Good luck and stick with the diet for now.

I drink 2% on occasion and also the fairlife 2% milk.

50 !!! WHOOT WHOOT

You can st

1 hour ago, bexybooboo said:

Alright the pain in my tummy is getting real and I'm pretty sure it's just Constipation. I'm coming up on a week of no

How much MOM do I take?? We have smaller tummies so do I take less than the 30mL

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you can start there and if it doesn't work take a full dose. You will feel much better for sure. Good luck

I am 7 months behind you and every time I eat I belch constantly and my throat makes weird noises and there is nothing I can do about it. So I rarely eat out because of it. Mine started after I got scoped and never went away, it could of been coincidence that it started at that time for me. Hope you get some relief.

5 hours ago, Carrunda webb said:

Tracyringo sorry to here that I have chronic pain daily nothing helps I have real bad nerve damage as well and you telling this is like wow I had Hope's I could be pain free.

You may be pain free, I just am not. Good luck to you !

I have had DB hip replacements as well as the back stuff and losing all this weight has NOT helped as far as my pain goes. Hope it will be different for you

I used MOM in the early days for Constipation.

I get the injections also and it does nothing for my pain. I have really bad leg pain from it that makes me limp the injections do help with that. It has nothing to do with the sleeve though

No it doesn't have anything to do with it. I have lumbar stenosis and bulging disks and it has nothing to do with my surgery.

2 hours ago, Abbigirl said:

First of all people "assume" that the sleeve (Gastric By Pass) is the "EASY WAY OUT". I'm here to tell you it is the hardest and most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life. The only issue I have is eating enough or getting a variety of things to eat. Can anyone help out with that. I tend to stick to the chicken, beef, cheese, Premier Protein shakes and bars, etc. I am having difficulty finding recipes where I can get a variety in 4 oz portions.

Also does anyone else have problems with Constipation and if so, ideas. I do Fiber and get as much liquid in me as I possible can in a day.

Colace is what I use and I haven't had too many problems since. Use the generic it is much cheaper.

I wasn't told to stop losing but was told that BMI for bariatrics was different from people who didn't have the surgery because of the excess skin, so maybe that is why ? Our stats are about the same I am 5 6 and 165. Size 10 and med tops

2 hours ago, Frustr8 said:

What it is , the surgeon puts down into your stomach this catheter, they call it a bougie, measured in increments called French, average one about as thick as your thumb, in most cases about a 30 French or above. Has a patient rip out a 30 French urinary catheter, Yee-ouch still pains me to think about IT! Last urinary one I had was a 15 or 16 F, so about half as thick and I was ready to promise ANYTHING, maybe even offer up my First- Born to get that neoprene rascal Out Out Out! Please, I'll take myself to the BR every 15 minutes, please Please please? So I have pity on Anyone who has That kind of Plumbing Assistance!💦

Sorry you had to go through all of that. You are funny though

7 hours ago, Carrunda webb said:

Thanks so you where able to drink 64 oz of Water and 60mg of Protein which ones you tried.

No I could not in the beginning, I love Premier Protein shakes the best

16 minutes ago, Carrunda webb said:

Ok so where you able to walk afterwards? and how long was your stay.

Yes I could walk just fine and left the next morning.

Just now, Carrunda webb said:

What type of pain medications are approved after the surgery.

I was given liquid hydro

I was sore and tired for a good 2 to 4 weeks. I was also very excited !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKBfkTqcwVo&feature=youtu.be

This is really good info about the bougie size