Frustr8

What is the alternative, Fluffy Protein? I used to get mad at a commercial about taking ones clothes to a reputable dry cleaner n did they honestly think we all search for a disreputable one? I think there are too many oxymoron in the world. And what is "spanking fresh" , just saw it in a magazine advert.

Ah Mrs Gamgee there are good and portions to My story. Lets see if I can summarize. Received my RnY on September 5th 2018, wonderful pain free surgery with a great surgeon, what more could I want? And for the first 2 weeks things were wonderful. At the end of the First Fortnight of my joy, I sensed I wasn't healing quite as expected. And being as I can be a "squeaky wheel" I started my "squeak" campaign. I called so frequently they grew to recognize my voice. And the nurses I talked to had varied answers- I was just swollen inside- I was expecting too much too soon. One even stated " I have degrees, I know what I am talking about, you're just worryIng too much!" Finally, I suspect to shut me up they scheduled an endoscopy for October 12, so I was about 6 weeks out, and who was right? ME ME ME! I had developed a stricture in my pouch , it was barely draining anything coming in, this partially explained why I was frequently puking up everything but thin liquids, and I had ulcerations in both my pouch and the section of small intestine, the jejunem, that my pouch was trying to empty into. MS Nurse might have all the degrees,but,i have lived in this body a good many years, I knew it wasn't doing right. My doctor's partner does the endoscopies, at first it was every other week, now I have moved out to monthlybut I still am not quite fixed. The 28th of November I was hospitalized for protein anemia and malnourishment. I simply could not ingest enough protein on such a liquid diet, the ulcers not only were not healing, I was developing more in my small intestine, pretty sick little puppy, I was. So the afternoon of November 29th a PICC line was inserted in my upper left arm and I started TPN supplemental feedings, at first 24 hours, as I began to respond , 12 hours on, 12 hours off daily. And the line remained in place until February 26th 2019. I had been released after a week so,learned how to do my feedings with my son's assistance in the,home. And I really got used to having it,named it Catherine the catheter, and I learned to bypass all the liabilities, wore my pump and feeding bag in. a black backpack. Sure my weight loss almost screeched to a halt because I was on 1400 calories daily, I didn't care because I did feel better with. the 12 feedings, and I only had to attempt either one protein. shake meal or brothes once daily. Actually cried when it was removed. And I have started losing in earnest again, lost 30 pounds from February into late March, my weight is now 234.6, down from mid 260s when line removed. And I have been going through testings quite often this early part of 2019. Saw my cardiologist in January, she asked if I would mind having a MRI,just make sure everything okay. Sure I'm a pretty compliant person, no problem. Well in due time, a MRI was scheduled at her main hospital, she is in a different health system than my surgeon, most all mine now are either local or at Ohio State. she is affiliated with Trinity Health that,owes Mount Carmel so I had to go to Mount Carmel East, they sent me a pile of paper work to fill out and bring to the hospital. And there in Black and White is the reason this is being done. I have a thoracic aorta aneurysm and they are making sure it hasn't enlarged to a critical point where it will rupture or need surgery. It is especially upsetting since my son died at 31 from a ruptured aortic aneurysm, his was closer to the heart, but it means what we felt was a freak occurance, may have had a genetic component, another thing to know my genes may have killed my baby. Well it is stable, but they discovered I also have a renal cyst, didn't say which of my 3 kidneys it is on, would suspect one of the left ones. Called my urologist office, they aren't too worried. Then , as result of having weekly blood draws , which I had all the time I had the PICC. line, I am seriously deficient in iron. Enough that I had to have an iron INFUSION. Then I had an episode where I could not turn my head, barely could move my neck, so we had to rule out meningitis. And the Cat Scan showed only severe cervical arthritis, But it also showed I had a thyroid nodule big enough for concern, so more testing there. Turns out I have multiple ones in both lobes, but the one that caught their attention is 1.8 cm, they would like to wait until it gets 2 to 2.5 cm. before we do more. Then you throw in pneumonia which hospitalized me for 26 hours until they could find the causative agent, an shoulder joint with inflammation and irritation, and had to have fluid drained. Orthopaedic says it is time to remove the titanium plate and 12 screws he put in right arm 9 years ago when I fractured the humerus. 9 years ago, should be outpatient surgery, that was 3 weeks ago, when I see him April 1st I am going to tell him schedule ASAP because I have not been pain-free , not even one day since then. It is impacting my quality of life severely, can't sleep without pain meds and That's Not Good! And on April 12 I have another endoscopy, an EGJ, can't be EGD because my duodenum was bypassed and then last day of April is my bariatric surgeon appointment. And these are the HEALTHY- EST. Times of my life? Not too sure of that! Maybe thinking about your future surgery will take my mind off of me? Sure worth a shot!

Oh Connue, there have been so many recently. Odd, they routinely order ursadiol after surgery to prevent it, either it's not working or it is even more prevalent than surgeons' have thought

And @theskinnyme87, I wish for you much success in the days ahead.

And hopefully yourlevels are now fine.

Nice to hear from you again but sorry to hear of your progress halt!

s o how did things go for you Wednesday the 27th and how are you feeling now?

there is also a 50+ still active, and many more if you put in the title you want. Some call it necroposting, I just think it's nice to give them a new and renewed,lifem

"go to "bedtime snack, but pop one during the day also. My favorite is pineapple, followed by the o-g-cherry, for s9me 4eason the fruit punch from the tropical I dont care for as much.

7 months out,have a box of s.f. tropical and a box of s.f. orange- grape- cherry natural flavor both made by Popsicle, they are my g9-

My prediction is 10 days, but I hope my guess is off and you're able to do it sooner, you're just a little water- logged at the moment! Wal walk walk sip sip sip smile smile smile because surgery is behind instead of something to be dreaded. Your future Briswife is now kicking into gear, and oh the places you'll go, the thongs you'll see along the way to goal. But it is Good, and your surgical tool will help in your success. Forward, you're heading forward,leave the past behind!

Gonna go smooth as silk now, you got this ,kid! And we'll all cheer over the GOOD reports and updates you're going to give us!

Well the bras, panties, and tights were all colors, as I finally got out of the BIGGEST sizes they handle, I have declared a moratorium on white baggy granny panties! Tomkitten teased me nobody is gonna see them, yeah true but I will feel prettier and remember when smart aleck PCP asked if I was still sexually active and I told him " I do live in hope". Thought he might choke on his tongue, if that happens he won't have to worry about the complimentary copy AARP sends out when you turn 50 of their magazine. Did I ask him about HIS love life? I think.... not! Go ahead and dust me for cobwebs, I have been widowed for nearly 7 years, after all.

And I am still doing it, step by step, day after day, sometimes it is dull but even I have my bright flashes of sunlight. My weight is finally responding to the work I've put in, I am cheered by that. I cannot remember when I last weighed 234.6, praying I will be able to say someday I don't remember being so far over 300, but that is an deeply entrenched one. But I live from from from one doctor appointment to the next, hoping for positive glimmers. And they are actually starting to come, Oh I am not giving in as long as I can put forth my efforts daily.

And it will come, my Silver Sisters, it will come! None of us are flashes, streaks of lightening in the sky, we are the solid women that truly rock the world. And we have the potential to be just as much a success as the young chickie- babies, and we have lived long enough to appreciate it all!

And I hope all of your flights were straight, smooth and fine! Now that you have landed again, how are tho,is going?

And wayward Chix fluttering by?

Be the Little Engine That Could! Start chugga- chugging down the Train Track of Life! If you see me, give a friendly little Toot Toot!?

Hey, will there be an APRIL SHOWER OF POWER challenge? This inquiring mind wants to know!

And all the ex's got the old YOU, the next to come along gets the upgraded model of YOU and one can hope they will be appreciative!

Some of us look like we have been through a bad knife fight , depends largely on your bruiseability. But if you can survive the color changes, you'll come out on top. And the fact you have Mr Achey and Sore means something got fully adjusted internally! See there's always a little joy,if you Look ?for it!

Also what feels like things falling apart may be only things falling finally into place!

Remember at your stage, what feels like hunger could be the st9mach acid that,hasn't quieted down or simple inside swelling. Your body is saying" Iliana, WHAT did you do to ME? Why did you let those doctors do THAT? " see your body does not see the benefits yet, it only knows it's been HURT and it is afraid now. You will become fine as days go by, but right now remember you just had your major surgery, they don't call it "minor" because it has so many changes to it. Keep fluid going in even if it's only a little bit every 15 minutes, it will mount up.

What a glorious answer to ?prayer! May this now continue that all goes well for you! We like hearing good reports on here. Too often we complain and never mention the ?praiseworthy things!Much ? love to you today and into the future!

Donated sell them. Many hospitals have a Clothes Closet-type thing, take in your too bigs and exchange them for smaller sizes. My local Wal- Mart is remodeling, got clearance bras and panties for a $1 and $1,50, if I ubdergrow them no big thing, I'm not out much. Got a cute T-shirt, one size down, should not be long until I fit it. I am proud of me this week, HW was 365+, SW319, well Tuesday I was 234.6, 7 months out, and my 26-28-30s are going bye bye , I hope to make it down to 20s Mothers Day or so, and I finally weigh less than Tomkitten, my son! A long time coming but a sweet victory still. And this time he got the jaundiced eye from our PCP instead of ME!