Newbie Susie Here...7 Days Post Op.

[SusieB29 10]

I'm looking for support and advice. I am a revision. 98 I had VBG at 550. I got to 293 and as of '11 was 350. I managed to stay at 300 for ...11 years. I was happy, untill I started to put it on rather fast. I had complications (band grown in, ulcers and a rip, not to mention vomiting for 11 years) I was told in 98 I would one day need a bypass but preferably, after children. So here I am I had my RNY on July 19 th. As a revision, I feel FABULOUS! like a thorn was removed, no more like a small log! I was so used to discomfort, I had no idea how miserably I felt every day. It's surgery...and its sore but I am drinking better, food (liquid food) feels better going down then two weeks ago. BUT that kind of scares me. Last time was horrific, this ease is disarming to me. I refused calories for days out of fear. I am motivated by the desire to keep my hair, so I drank my Protein Shake and I had a bit of hummas. I'm tracking calories and grams of protein...I only hit 36gm today.

I hope to find some friends to share the journey. My husband is also starting the process, he hopes for January.

[kiwiladydee 402]

Hi Susie,

What an amazing story. I can't believe you suffered so long with the band. I really hope you find this to be a relief.

[jenneliza 257]

Welcome to the board and good luck on your journey!

[cookier224 238]

Welcome. You will find lots of friends and support here.

[SusieB29 10]

Am I alone in being afraid to eat , not due to vomiting, because I won't lose weight?. Today I'm at 200 cal. I made couliflour Soup (spelling, sorry) I estimate with milk added.and some cheese it should be 40 cal per cup. I ate 1/4 of an avocato and thankfully that is still with me. I have been worried I would not feel any fullness as on liquids I was perfect. I felt nothing bad, full or twinge etc. I'm still staring at the soup, contemplateing if its worth the calories.

My post op weight loss at 7 days was 4 pounds. It was more like 17 but that was iv Fluid, solid weight was 4.2. I was a bit flustered. Idk if others counted or did not court fluids loss. I gained 13lbs post op then down 17.2. I won't count that. Do others? Is that why I feel out of place? Random fears.....¦~\

[Nicki Leilani 12]

Welcome!! I am so sorry to here you suffered for so long. I know the ease can be scary at first because what change isn't. Just remember why you did it and be proud of yourself. stay strong and just try that is all you can do.

[kiwiladydee 402]

Am I alone in being afraid to eat ' date=' not due to vomiting, because I won't lose weight?. Today I'm at 200 cal. I made couliflour Soup (spelling, sorry) I estimate with milk added.and some cheese it should be 40 cal per cup. I ate 1/4 of an avocato and thankfully that is still with me. I have been worried I would not feel any fullness as on liquids I was perfect. I felt nothing bad, full or twinge etc. I'm still staring at the soup, contemplateing if its worth the calories.

My post op weight loss at 7 days was 4 pounds. It was more like 17 but that was iv Fluid, solid weight was 4.2. I was a bit flustered. Idk if others counted or did not court fluids loss. I gained 13lbs post op then down 17.2. I won't count that. Do others? Is that why I feel out of place? Random fears.....¦~\[/quote']

Hi Susie,

No way - you are not alone! I got off to a rocky start with my surgery not eating enough which landed me into the hospital several times. My nutritionist made me eat a Cheeto just to get calories!! I couldn't believe I went from you don't eat anything else or to please please eat something. I stalled with my weight at 5 and 6 weeks barely getting 100 calories. Now, that I'm eating more, my body is coming out of starvation mode and I'm losing again. It is a hard mental change, tracking my calories visually help me see my goals. Tracking calories will help you with this fear.

[Tank 112]

Welcome to the sight and congrats on taking charge of your health! I too had RNY on the 19th. Good luck surgery buddy!

God before anything, Family before anyone, Home before anywhere. Priority..

[Kellyk2511 282]

Wow you've been through so much already! Welcome. This is an amazing community full of great friends. Good luck on the TTC process!

[SusieB29 10]

I'm learning this sight on my phone. I am learning. Thank you all. I'm glad to hear others have experienced similar issues. I am working on getting my fluids in still at 10pm. I don't want to eat, that feels good emotionally. I am.working at getting Protein in but far from the mark so far. My mother brought me a cuisineart stick blender so I will try to mix up something tomorrow that I can just sip all day. I'm learning from everyone's posts ...

[melbart01 0]

You are doing so great! I'm proud of you and your success!