logicwand

I've read professional runners say that after they tossed their shoes and began running barefoot, they have been injury free. I would have thought the opposite!

When I lost 50 lbs on my own from walking to running 10 years ago, it began with reading the pages of Jeff Galloway's "Running: Getting Started". At this time there were still bookstores. LOL I looked at every running book in the workout section at Borders and determined this was the best one - for ease of reading, instruction, and pictures! Haha. It was the best $19.99 I had spent in my life. It became my bible. I ran injury free for 2 years (until I quit on my own). His secret is "the run-walk-run method". He has several books, which probably all discuss the same idea. It also helped me understand how are bodies metabolize food, what's important to eat and what supplements to take. I plan on beginning my walk-run exercise plan in a few weeks when I'm several pounds lighter. I still have this book by side to coach me. Why is running so fun?! LOL Good luck!!

I was bloated and cramping. Gas X strips did nothing. Ended up taking milk of magnesia twice a day (children's dose) for two days. It worked! I was moving gas and solids and it alleviated my belly.

I definitely want a breast lift with implants. My boobs are like pancakes, it's just ridiculous. I will see what my skin does. However, I am squeemish and it's difficult for me to look at blood and scarring and to care for incision wounds. Have y'all seen that show Skin Tight on TLC?! OMG - those people are SO courageous! The healing can take months and they have to deal with the draining tubes?! *Faint*

My surgeon told me he was going to repair my hiatal hernia during the sleeve gastrectomy. I really can't tell that anything has been done either way. LOL Felt like crap first three days, but each day got better and better. Some days I still don't have energy and I feel weak. I also hit a road block with major cramping during my second week, but I took some milk of magnesia twice a day for two days and I finally felt better.

Last night I ate about 2oz of yogurt and then 30 mins later about 3oz of sf pudding. I don’t know what happened but since then I’ve felt uncomfortable and bloated. Woke up this morning and it was still there! I haven’t been able to eat all day. Took a few sips of protein shake over the last 8 hours. That’s it. I’m 7 days post op. Starting to worry. Anyone else had this?

I was doing fine with the pudding and shakes for a week. I hope it's not lactose intolerance, but it's certainly a possibility. Since I've felt better I had pudding without any upset stomach. I'm so relieved. If I do become lactose intolerant I will be so pissed!!! LOL I will definitely look out for this.

SosewSue & Fluffy - I think y'all were right. I think I was backed up but my doctor never mentioned that could be it. I was told to go back on clear liquids and take it slow. I was bloated and cramping for a good 5 days there. I broke down and took some milk of magnesia a few times and after 2 days, I finally felt some relief. On Monday I finally had yogurt and applesauce again without incident. Thank goodness! Like another member has commented, I feel like you think you know how things are going and then bam, something pops up and you don't know what's going on. But thankfully it wasn't anything serious!! Just poop!!

I use SARNA for my itchy eczema skin. Will use on my incisions when they start to itch. Works on contact. Keep in fridge for even better relief! It’s about 9.99 a bottle at CVS, Walgreens, etc.

You did it, NYCNomad!! Congratulations! Your experience in the hospital sounds just like mine! Now it's time to get better and stronger at home! WooooHOOO!!!!!

Matty!!! Yaaaaaaaaay!!! How fantastic is that?!? I had the inhale exerciser too. I can never hit the peg! And it’s been two weeks! Lol Cheers to being home and sleeved!! [emoji41][emoji108][emoji122][emoji4]

I experienced workplace bullying three years ago. Devastating experience. Had to seek therapy. You will get through this. I hope you did quit!! Best thing you could do!

Beautiful baby! I’m keeping my fingers crossed for little scar tissue! Good luck if I don’t catch you before surgery!

"Love was possible twice, it will be possible again. I want to stop the cycle of self-loathing. I am not going into the operating room out of self-disgust, I am going out of self-compassion." Amen! Loved your post. You're right, the psychological component to this surgery is substantial. You are already so self-aware of your emotions and mental health. You, sir, are ahead of the game. I think you are going to do extremely well with this journey. You must be out of surgery now... I hope this post finds you well and walking those hospital halls!! Can't wait to hear how you are doing.

I trained myself to believe that any exercise I do counts - which, technically it does. However, I don't think it will make a difference regarding your surgery. It's more important that you walk/exercise right after surgery.

First few days after surgery, I had a really hard time texting anyone from my phone (or posting updates here lol). As soon as I had to read small letters, I would get dizzy and they would look blurry. It has gone away for the most part, but I still feel like my eyes are off. I also notice that if I look at the moon, or a digital clock, it's more blurry/hazy than I remember seeing them before. I read online that it could be an effect of the anesthesia. Anyone else experience this?

I did! Hmm. My eyes are feeling a bit more normal now.

I'm now doubting my long term success. I am in my 2 week post op liquid diet and I'm dying to chew on real food. I put a piece of chicken in my mouth, chewed and chewed it for satisfaction, spit it out and rinsed my mouth out with water. It was weird and not as good as I thought it'd be. I feel so ashamed right now. LOL Just wanted to vent.

Thank you so much all. I was able to drink a little bit last night without cramping. This morning I opened a big water bottle and have gotten 20oz down in 3 or so hours. So Yay! But, I still am bloated with cramps and cannot eat. Tried applesauce and the cramping began. Not hungry either so at least I don’t have hunger pain on top of all this.

Ok, just spoke to my doctor. He told me to stop taking the gallbladder medicine for a week. (I had mixed the pill powder in with the pudding last night - it may be irritating my stomach he said). He did give me a lecture about not taking the caraphate before meals that coats your stomach and makes it less sensitive. Since I haven't eaten anything, he told me to take the caraphate now and begin drinking water slowly in a half an hour. He's worried I will become dehydrated soon. I will see in half an hour if I still get cramps when I drink. I have to call him in the morning to give him an update.

Had surgery on Wednesday 2/28 and back at work Monday 3/5. I have a desk job and hid behind my potted plant when I got drowsy.

I had morphine in my IV too. Didn't ask for it, they just put it in there! lol. I was sent home with Tylenol liquid with codeine. I'd say the pain was about a 5 for me. I didn't feel the need to take the Tylenol when I got home. It's really hard to believe part of your organ is missing and you're not in that much pain.

Which foods make your stomach hurt? Curious!

It's weird I actually had a great BM today. LOL But it didn't help! (Just texted my Dr.'s cell - hopefully he'll get back with me soon.)

Yeah, you’re right. I’ll update here shortly.