December 2012 Post Op Group

[CP3482 55]

Just got back from 1st post op appt. 18 days post op and can proceed with reg foods' date=' just chew, chew, chew!! Yippee!!!

Teresa[/quote']

I'm so jealous!!...Congratulations...how much did you lose?

[one4ozzie 434]

So my a@@hole ex told the lawyer he wouldn't sign paper to distribute n settle our estate. He said he wouldn't sign it due to the fact that he "will lose everything." Then what does he tell my lawyer today, she can have whatever she wants but I'm not signing???? Wth is his reasoning??? His Ho has him all F' up in the head. He needs serious help. So needless to say, I'm taking everything even the car he's driving, lol.

Totally off our topic but needed to vent, sry.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[tkd259 36]

I'm so jealous!!...Congratulations...how much did you lose?

From my last visit which was pre liquid diet, 29 lbs. thank you!

[one4ozzie 434]

So due to weight loss, I already need new bras. Anyone else? I guess l'll shop for those real soon.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[tkd259 36]

So due to weight loss' date=' I already need new bras. Anyone else? I guess l'll shop for those real soon.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

Yep, me too:)

[OleHippieGal 275]

Hey' date=' looking over my food diary/notes, I was the exact same way a week post-op. My pouch seemed very sensitive to different textures and I could NOT take the taste or smell of any shakes at all, to the point of gagging. My nut told me to focus on fluids that didn't upset my stomach and not worry so much about getting all the Protein everyday. I think that week was the hardest for me. I tried everything! I seemed to eat a lot of yogurt then, so maybe try that for a few days? It really does get better I promise!! I think near the end of my second week I started to feel less "pukey". Lol. Hang in there!![/quote']

What types of yogurt? I am or was lactose intolerant so not sure what to get in. I do love the healthy choice frozen yogurt. But it has 17 carbs in it so i havent dare eat it. .

[jayla_mom_of2 25]

Water' date=' crystal lite..all flavors!... baby wipes...[/quote']

What are the baby wipes for?

[lolawaiting 83]

What are the baby wipes for?

I wondered about that too...

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

What types of yogurt? I am or was lactose intolerant so not sure what to get in. I do love the healthy choice frozen yogurt. But it has 17 carbs in it so i havent dare eat it. .

Well, I mix 1/2 plain Greek yogurt with 1/2 flavored (lowers the sugar level to acceptable limit), and eat off that a few times or I would just get light and fit and have that. Both of those would not be good for lactose intolerance though. I don't know of any yogurt that would. Maybe you could ask your Doc about taking Lactaid to see if that helps? You would prob have to crush it, but all the dairy products really saved me when it came to getting in any Protein or nutrients, so might be worth it.

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

I was also wondering what everyone's hunger has been like? I have noticed myself getting hungry after about the first 2 weeks post-op but today is my first day back at work and I had 1/2 c. cottage cheese for Breakfast at noon (work 2nd shift) and now I feel hungry again. I am a stress eater, so wondering if I am actually hungry or just stressed and experiencing head hunger from being here at work. Any thoughts?

[kisersassy 369]

I was also wondering what everyone's hunger has been like? I have noticed myself getting hungry after about the first 2 weeks post-op but today is my first day back at work and I had 1/2 c. cottage cheese for breakfast at noon (work 2nd shift) and now I feel hungry again. I am a stress eater' date=' so wondering if I am actually hungry or just stressed and experiencing head hunger from being here at work. Any thoughts?[/quote']

It is normal. If you think about it we are to eat 3-4 meals with 2 Snacks a day and that is not including the Protein Shakes we are to drink on top of that so really should he about every 2-3 hours we are ingesting something

[sciteacher53 11]

Today I am one week post op. I went to the ER on Saturday because I was having severe, burning pain near my belly button. They did a CT and said one of the incisions int he muscle was inflamed, and to rest. So, for the past 2 1/2 days i have done NOTHING!!! Besides this pain, i fee fabulous. All other surgery related pains are almost gone and im keeping down food well. I called the surgeon today cause the pain isnt gettin any better, so I am going in tomorrow. I am nervous. ANyone have this happen to them? I cant sleep in my bed because its hurts so badly!!

[Mi2 48]

In the beginning while everyone was struggling, I could eat anything and was hungry without any full triggers. Had to measure so as not to overheat. In the past week, I have slowly developed sensations for fullness and I don't want much of anything and most things make me nauseated. Having to push to get in 40g-50g of Protein. The nausea isn't severe but just enough to make me feel bad and not want to eat or drink. I sure hope this passes soon. Anyone with tips to ease nausea?

[OleHippieGal 275]

Well' date=' I mix 1/2 plain Greek yogurt with 1/2 flavored (lowers the sugar level to acceptable limit), and eat off that a few times or I would just get light and fit and have that. Both of those would not be good for lactose intolerance though. I don't know of any yogurt that would. Maybe you could ask your Doc about taking Lactaid to see if that helps? You would prob have to crush it, but all the dairy products really saved me when it came to getting in any Protein or nutrients, so might be worth it.[/quote']

I do drink far free lactaid milk and love it.

I will just use the Unjury chocolate flavors i mix it with either the lactaid milk or with bottled Water. Today is 7 day post op. but i still feel so freaking fatigue. My upper part is good but feels like my legs just cant hold me up for long. I do walk not alot. I drink 2 20 oz of water a day. 6 scoops of the unjury protien. In either milk or water, this is through the day. A Jello. Maybe a popsicle.

Hate not being able to get up and straighten up my house grrrr

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Old Hippie it will get easier every day. You need to drink a bit more liquid, try to get 60 ounces in a day if you can, And rest when you need to. You have been through a bunch and your body is a bit ticked off at you right now, Everyday will get better, I promise.