November 2012 Members Post Op

[bakawaka 108]

My biggest issue is pain in the left side under ribcage and depressed over lack of food. Im trying to break out of depression by cleaning house up today and do some homework but it's difficult.

i have intense bruising on my left side under the rib cage. Not sure what that is from. Some thoughts: force yourself to laugh. Think about something funny. Feel that physical act of laughter. Also, try singing a song. Break that mood. It makes a big difference. "sing, sing a song, sing out proud, sing out strong, sing of good things, not bad, sing of happy, not sad." Truly sing out loud. That will also help change your feelings of depression.

Wishing you the greatest success!

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

i have intense bruising on my left side under the rib cage. Not sure what that is from. Some thoughts: force yourself to laugh. Think about something funny. Feel that physical act of laughter. Also, try singing a song. Break that mood. It makes a big difference. "sing, sing a song, sing out proud, sing out strong, sing of good things, not bad, sing of happy, not sad." Truly sing out loud. That will also help change your feelings of depression.

Wishing you the greatest success!

You are so cool. I needed that today. I am a day away from finding out if I will be having surgery on Wednesday or not. So I need to laugh, sing and whatever else I can think of to keep myself sane.

Most the time I am ok. But then these blues just come over me. But what will be will be and I have to trust that God knows what is best.

[Falicia004 26]

Anyone else get your period after/during the recovery from your surgery? The cramps seem to be worse.

Yep the 18 until today and still going

[Falicia004 26]

Littlepieface' date='

Yesss! My surgery was Nov 13th and I've been stuck for two weeks! I'm also doing everything right and to a T so I'm getting frustrated!! You're not alone....[/quote']

I was like that tooo!!! I just up the calories and started protien shakes worked like a charm down 2 lbs today it was about time

[mommywifeandfat 32]

Yes' date=' I got mine a day after surgery and it lasted for 10 days. I have the merina iud so I wasn't getting a period but I did after surgery.[/quote']

Oh this doesn't sound good. I have the IUD too and love not having a period. Are cramps horrible??

[honeydue29 38]

Oh this doesn't sound good. I have the IUD too and love not having a period. Are cramps horrible??

The cramps were not too bad but it was a very heavy period the whole time. I'm hoping I go back to not having a period. I really do enjoy that.

[worm2872 635]

I need to complain.. Why the hell do they move us to puréed foods when you can't eat them and drink enough shakes to get in 60-85 grams of Protein a day. It's impossible when you have to wait 30 minutes after and before drinking. It's impossible. I guess I'll be on shakes for another month. I've tried to eat but you get to full and not enough protein. I'm just frustrated. :-(

[sky 87]

I need to complain.. Why the hell do they move us to puréed foods when you can't eat them and drink enough shakes to get in 60-85 grams of Protein a day. It's impossible when you have to wait 30 minutes after and before drinking. It's impossible. I guess I'll be on shakes for another month. I've tried to eat but you get to full and not enough Protein. I'm just frustrated. :-(

Worm,idk...I've just moved to stage 3 diet today..with traveling for Dr appt my meals were delayed so tonight I did find a combo that gave me write a bit of protein at once....i had an egg which was 6g and half cup of refried Beans 8g and a slice of cheese with the Beans 8g....although I could quite finish the beans,i thought it was pretty good intake for 1 meal! I guess it's going to take a whole lot of planning to figure this all out! I was just happy to have some food today!

[MalyssaSue 65]

Ok we are all on different diets I'm guessing. What's puréed foods? Like today started my week 3 and I introduced tuna fish scrambled eggs toast and crackers. Next week I bring basically everything back but meat raw fruits and veggies and lettuce that's week 7. I haven't gotten sick of anything and had no problems. How's everyone's else's diet?

[Lisa Collom 184]

2 weeks post op of full liquids. 4 weeks of puréed foods. 2 weeks of soft foods. Then gradually return to a regular diet.

[lizz 8]

I had my surgery on Nov 14th and have lost 20 lbs. But now I'm stuck and haven't lost anything in a week. I'm doing everything right' date=' but it's like my body is trying to hold on to every pound. Anyone else having this problem?[/quote']

I am there with you...had my surgery on the 13 th..have not lost in about a week..but hang in there!

[mommy327 56]

It's hard to get all the Protein in,,,I'm 1 month post up and struggle getting protein in ....

I'm on soft table food now just started,,,

Has anyone had a problem with costipation?

I have lol

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[worm2872 635]

2 weeks post op of full liquids. 4 weeks of puréed foods. 2 weeks of soft foods. Then gradually return to a regular diet.

Sounds like we are on the same diet! Sigh

[sky 87]

Sounds like we are on the same diet! Sigh

I didnt do puree foods..went from full liquid to soft foods today such as eggs, cottage cheese, soft canned fruit or bananas, canned chicken or tuna, fish, cheese.....what I don't get is why does it have to be canned chicken? Why not fresh? The canned is so dry!

[Lisa Collom 184]

I can't wait for some retried Beans and cottage cheese. I like my refried Beans with a little cheese and a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt. Lots of Protein.

Until then I actually really like the peach mango Isopure fruit drink. I think it might be my lifesaver.