Lynda486

I also lost my gall bladder during my surgery. They also removed most of my stomach. I had not felt sick until the weeks prior to my surgery when I was a tad nauseous and losing weight.

I recommend taking your measurements. It helped me out tremendously when the scale wasn't moving much. Turned out I had lost 27 inches!

I went through the emotional part also, I think it is common. Our hormones surely are altered and all that comes with a surgery like this can cause someone to be emotional. Hugs to you both!

Wow, I love the stand idea!

I am so glad you are healing so nicely. When I had my TT one of my drains was filling to quickly and ended up back at the hospital one evening for emergency surgery. So glad you had success!

Good morning and welcome to the group! I am a faller, I fall a lot in fact last night I fell, grrrr. I am hoping that improves as I lose weight. Like you I have a very similar water bottle but on a 32 ounce bottle. It does help me get my water in! Nice to meet you!

Chicken was a problem for me also when I had my sleeve. It did get better in the years that followed. I have had chicken thighs and they do go down well.

Because of my first surgery in 1998 I still had restriction so I never had a pig out party for myself even though I kind of wanted one. I did go have a margarita the night before my pre op diet. I have also not been telling myself that I can never have a certain food, only it will be later. Except soda, I had given that up a few months prior to surgery.

I will probably have to take something for life due to a pain patch I wear that is really constipating. I currently take 2 Colace in the morning and an 8 ounce glass of crystal lite with Benifiber. Also the occasional Milk of Mag. and yet I only go 2 to 3 times a week.

Welcome and prayers for healing quickly!

Day 2 in the hospital I was taking pain medicine in a tablet form. I never had too much issue with my meds once I got home.

It's an individual thing. People who get up and walk around seem to be pain free sooner. I had the same issue with gas and water gain, horrible pain!

I was wondering where you went! You are doing awesome! Looks like I won't be able to keep up with you! Keep up the good work!

Oh my, are you doing alright? How is the pain? Get well quickly!

I had my surgery 9/16, was in the hospital until 9/20 due to complications. I run the front half of non profit medical clinic so I am up and down all day (But only one day a week). I ended up going back to work on October 9th, and it was a little early for me but I got through it. I think it is an individual thing. A lot of things fit into the equation, like age, weight, type of surgery, and individuals pain tolerance etc. I wish you the best on your journey!

I am also excited for you and cant wait to hear about it when you are ready. I wish you speedy healing!

This is Smoky Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs with Roasted Zucchini and Asparagus

Have you contacted your surgeons office? That would be a good idea. I hope you get some answers and relief too! I grew up in Cedar Rapids!

My NSV is that I can once again wear a jacket that hasn't come close to fitting me in 3 years. I am also celebrating that scale is moving again.

I had the same worry until I went to the regular diet. Now I can feel restriction, just not where I thought I would feel it. I eat by measuring my food, now I can eat between 1/2 cup and 3/4 cup. I also use https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ to log all my food and exercise. You've got this!

Welcome to the Forum!

I woke up one day and I felt the way you have been feeling. I checked my BP and it was crazy low: 70/49. I contacted my Dr and she had me discontinue them immediately. For some reason a lot of people go off their BP meds soon after surgery. Let us know what you find out Tuesday!

Thank-you so much!

I don't think they make the Gas X strips anymore, but the do make them chew-able.

I may sounds stupid but what is BED? I am glad that you are getting help pre surgery and I bet you will do fantastic post op! welcome to the group!