jacquelynn22
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Almost to full foods stage, once I am there is it still only 2oz. Do I weigh all my food together to make 2oz . . . a little confused . . .
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Thank you!On 10/21/2023 at 09:52, BeanitoDiego said:
I am 10 weeks out from surgery and felt a lot of pain for those first 4 weeks. Could not bend over to tie my shoes, felt like something was pulling in one area on my left side, dull aches everywhere in my abdomen. A giant, flat ice pack was my friend... the kind that you would find in a physical therapist's office. I have a couple on had for an unrelated knee issue. Here is where I got mine:
https://www.optp.com/Chattanooga-ColPac
Looks like there are some on Amazon, too. I was fortunate to be able to lay around for those first couple of weeks at least. Truly hope you feel better soon!
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Thank you!!On 10/18/2023 at 19:39, Arabesque said:
You’re a week out from what was a pretty major surgery. You’ll be healing & recovering for a few weeks & will feel random spasms of pain or discomfort during this time. Sometimes it’s simply moving in the wrong way or bending or lifting that can cause what is like a muscle pull. There are often internal sutures to support your tummy & intestines which are easy to ‘pull’ or ‘strain’ if you do a little too much, too soon, or move too quickly. Same with feeling tired & having little energy. If you feel tired it’s your body telling you to rest so it can heal. It does get better & you’ll start to feel like your usual self soon.
Of course if the pain gets worse, is stronger than you have been experiencing or is persisting, get in contact with your surgeon or go to your nearest medical centre just to be sure everything is okay.
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I woke up with pain on my right side. Just felt tired today and uncomfortable. Anyone else experience this?!
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I woke up with pain on my right side. Just felt tired today and uncomfortable. Anyone else experience this?!
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My daughter made me laugh last night.
She was getting ready for bed while I was watching Downton Abbey (a show placed in 1912)
She stops to watch and goes “wow that’s in the olden days, right?”
I said yes!
She goes “like 1989?”
. . . I died.
I said, Noooooooo!! Like 1912
She said “oh so I was close!?”
Haha
She’s 6
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I’ve always been cold as well. I haven’t noticed anything but I’m only 5 days out lol just wanted more info. Don’t let it worry you. You got this!On 10/16/2023 at 13:25, New To This23 said:
This is freaking me out, I keep seeing people post about how they are cold now that they lost weight. My surgery is not until Oct 27 and I am always cold. I feel like I have been colder as a fat person than I was as a thin person.
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After surgery did you get the “bariatric burr” did you feel colder than usual?! If so when did it happen, right after surgery or a few days/weeks after?
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Finally went this morning and I feel you pain, literally lolOn 10/15/2023 at 15:12, Akdub27 said:
I went on day 2 and it hurt like the dickens!! Then last week turns out I had a small bowel obstruction and that caused some Constipation that I didn’t know was happening because I thought the way I felt was supposed to be normal. Now I’m having to take Miralax 3x/day until my post op follow up appointment. Hopefully all is still good and I won’t have to keep taking stool softeners.
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Glad you’re doing good now.On 10/15/2023 at 15:12, Akdub27 said:
I went on day 2 and it hurt like the dickens!! Then last week turns out I had a small bowel obstruction and that caused some Constipation that I didn’t know was happening because I thought the way I felt was supposed to be normal. Now I’m having to take Miralax 3x/day until my post op follow up appointment. Hopefully all is still good and I won’t have to keep taking stool softeners.
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How many days did it take for you to have your first bowel movement after surgery?! On day four and nothing yet.
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How many days did it take for you to have your first bowel movement after surgery?! On day four and nothing yet.
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I bought a wedge and was not impressed lol it was too high for my liking. I’ve made my own incline with my pillows. I slept really good last night so I’m hoping I’m getting use to back sleeping lolOn 10/14/2023 at 04:50, LittleWanderer87 said:
My program recommended a positioning wedge to make it easier to get in and out of bed. Also, lying flat can be extremely painful for some post-op and having that little angle makes it a million times more comfortable. They also warning lying on your side can cause pulling at your newly healing incisions and could be painful. I'm the over-prepared type, so I bought the stupidly expensive wedge and ohhhhh man was it worth it! It was a total game changer for me post-op. I was a side / tummy sleeper normally and having that little incline made lying on my back so much more comfortable. It also helped getting out of bed without using my stomach muscles too much. I'm farther out post-op now but I refuse to give up my wedge because it's more comfortable for me now.
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You got this. I was so afraid if I gained a pound they wouldn’t do my surgery, I didn’t gain and everything went well!!! Sending good vibes.On 10/13/2023 at 18:22, Shnee said:
I’m happy that you’re doing well!! My surgery is on the 18 of October. I hope that my A1C is not going to stop it
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I’m feeling really good as well. I have to knock on wood cause I’ve been doing great. Able to drink and keep liquids down. I did stay a night in the hospital but so glad to be home now. I’m able to move and juts get tried after a bit. But doing great otherwise.On 10/13/2023 at 05:02, Momo G said:
How are you feeling? I feel good just really bruised in my incisions and second day super soar. I was able to go home the same day. I have been able to get Water and shakes in. I hate the liquids being at room temp I am use to cold. I still have a lot gas want to fart but I can’t. When I take my stool softener i it’s hard to go down! I hope it works soon sorry TMI. I hope you’re feeling good!
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Thank you! I had my surgery 10/11 feel free to message me anytime! And thank you for the response!On 10/13/2023 at 04:30, Momo G said:
Hi I was never told a sleeping position. I had my surgery 10/12 and so I looked it up read that it is preferred to sleep on your back but if you sleep on you side I read to put a pillow between your legs. I tired it I was still uncomfortable so I went to back. I am a side sleeper so this was, but you can sleep on slide with a pillow between your legs! Hope this helps!!!
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On 10/6/2023 at 7:39 PM, Wildflower Bohême said:My one week pre-op diet starts Monday, and I'm starting to get scared. Not of the actual surgery, really. I mean, I can talk about how great the benefits of bariatric surgery will be and how mindful of my eating I will become, and I'm really thankful that I've come this far and that I am able to do it... but the reality is coming, where I'll be in it, and not just talking about it.
It seems like maybe the attachment to my old ways of eating is rearing up and trying to pull me back. Like hey, you do realize that you can't stop this train a month in, right? Can't say, oh this diet is too hard, forget it, I'm gonna go eat a pizza now. I mean, that's part of why I want this surgery, because of that restriction.
But it's scary, because ending diets is all I've ever known. Not to mention the dumping and hypoglycemia that seems will follow for the rest of my life. This is new territory here, and it's serious. I know I'm going to go through with it and that it'll be great, at some point. But now that it's finally here, I'm just freaking out a little 🙃
My surgery is in two days and I can relate to this so much. Its so scary how food has become an addiction to so many of us. I am actually SCARED of not being able to eat or drink what I want or how much I want. It sounds completely insane, but I get it. We are changing our lives in a big way, but its 100% for the better. ❤️
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On 9/26/2023 at 12:28 PM, pintsizedmallrat said:I use both in limited amounts, but I still use them. The only cooking oils I use are olive oil, avocado oil, and a blend of grass-fed butter and olive oil. I bought an oil bottle that you squeeze out a specific portion so I can easily monitor how much I'm using as I'm cooking instead of having to mess with a measuring spoon.
It looks like this. It's very convenient. https://www.amazon.com/KITLAB-Dispenser-Sprayer-Refillable-Measuring/dp/B0BTSJPV9N/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=8SYM6O2A1LBX&keywords=measuring+oil+bottle&qid=1695756449&sprefix=measuing+oil+bottle%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
Oh thank you! That would be very helpful/fast and easy to use!
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20 hours ago, Sigh said:Still use olive oil to roast veg, little butter on occasion on veg, or when frying an egg (rare). Have you tried ghee? In a previous diet where i was told to cut dairy, i remember enjoying ghee— it is expensive though.
I haven't tried ghee, I will def look it up! Thank you!
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Butter and Olive Oil, are you still using it? If you've chosen to substitute what are you using?
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You got this. I had my surgery Oct 11th and successfully lost and kept off 15 pounds. It was a struggle but I did it, you can too! You got this. Best of luck!