Orchids&Dragons

My grandparents were from Ireland. My grandfather always listed weights in stone.

Yeah!!!!!

I swear, the worst thing they could do was to tell me to drink more slowly. It made me think about it all the time and the more I thought about it, the worse I got about swallowing air! Like I haven't been swallowing my whole life! Thinking about it made it so challenging!

Welcome! This is a very friendly and supportive group and we're glad you've joined us! Good luck on your journey!

I'm so sorry that this is so difficult for you. It's not easy under the best of circumstances. My prior experience is telling me that whatever problem you're having, he can play his trump card (mental issues) and make it all about his needs again. Is there anyone else close by that you can turn to for support? Are there support group meetings, a pastor at church? A friendly ear on-line is fine, but sometimes you just need a real-life hug. I hope it gets better for you soon. ((hug))

Not particularly comfortable, but ice packs for 10-15 minutes at a time might help with the inflammation, too.

Can you take benadryl? It may help.

We must be kindred spirits. I'm on lasix now. They're hoping I'll go down around 30 pounds, total. Glad it worked for you!

I just keep a heating pad on my back at work. Unfortunately, my surgery was 3 months ago now.

So sorry that you're going through this. I hope they figure out the problem and fix it soon. Congrats on your weight loss so far. You're definitely doing this the "hard" way, though. ((hugs))

Maybe you're just retaining fluids.

Woo-hoo! Congratulations!

What part of your back? Mine hurts mid-back, both sides.

Fantastic idea! Everything looks delicious!

Congrats on your super recovery! Just curious, I know a stone is 14lb. But how do you do the fractional stones? i.e. is it 14.4 stone or 14 stone, 3 pounds, 14 stone, 8 pebbles? (Just kidding)

Don't know about the sweating, so I can't help you there. The bubbling/gurgling is normal. Your stomach is very swollen so there's very little room for the liquid to go through to your intestines and it trickles down slowly. You can try drinking slower, but it may not help. Burp if you can (I can't) and just tolerate it until the swelling goes down.

Onederland!!! Hooray!!!!!

Slider foods scare the cr*p out of me. I'm also worried that they will turn into my new "cheat". This is especially tempting since I'm still not able to process solid protein, so I'm pretty much on sliders 24/7. I do have an appointment with a therapist who specializes in eating disorders because I really want to make this work.

I think you did fine! Rome wasn't built in a day.

For anyone pre-op, this tip from my nurse: Let the alcohol that you used to sterilize the skin dry completely before you inject. It's the alcohol that stings.

Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!

Relax! You've had major surgery with some complications. You are being pro-active and trying to get all your ducks in a row before you do anything too bad. It'll be ok. Don't dwell on the past; you can't change it anyway. Go back to your NUT's guidelines and log everything that goes into your mouth. When you want to cheat, call a friend, walk if it's not raining, do chair exercises. (https://www.workingmother.com/11-quick-chair-exercises-that-work-as-well-as-going-to-gym) There are also some on youtube. Hope this helps!

Sorry, this is pure misery. I feel for you! I tried to get off the precription-strength Prilosec after 1 month. I only made it 4 hours before I was begging the Dr. for another prescription. A week later I was back on 2x/day. In between, I chew Tums.

Mine only focus on protein and water intake. They don't even ask about calories.

I'm so sorry about the loss of your grandmother ((hugs)) I agree with the others. Try and call your surgeons team first (I hope they have someone available 24/7.)