December 2012 Post Op Group

[one4ozzie 434]

Did you use a certain brand and what did you add to it' date=' Water or milk?[/quote']

I added milk for extra Protein. I used Campbell's low fat one, I think 98% fat free.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[Redoableme 60]

I have been sick a lot too. What are you going through now? I just want to see if its the same or about the same as me

Southern had some major problems during her surgery so she's still dealing with complications from that.

It's wonderful to hear that you're still pushing forward Southern! Don't give up, you're going to be even MORE beautiful when you're all healed! Count on it!! Always praying for your (and everyone elses!) successful journey!!

[sciteacher53 11]

Had a major setback yesterday. Like I said, I was very sore after attempting to go back to work yesterday. All night I was in terrible pain. I had to take off work today. Soon after surgery I had aggravated one of my incision areas. I must have reaggrvated it at work yesterday I'm so discouraged! I can barely walk, I hurt so badly. It's been 3weeks since surgery.

[katmandu 30]

Good Advice from a support group my Dec. people.

Try on you smaller clothes before you think they will fit. You may have a pleasant surprise.

[lmcgloon 127]

Good Advice from a support group my Dec. people.

Try on you smaller clothes before you think they will fit. You may have a pleasant surprise.

My clothes are fitting so well right now, even the ones I thought would be too small!

I'll probably have to go shopping soon

[jodimc 117]

Y'all I am getting so depressed over this 16 day stall. I don't understand and I'm just over it. I was staying the same weight eating cake on a reGular basis.

[kisersassy 369]

Y'all I am getting so depressed over this 16 day stall. I don't understand and I'm just over it. I was staying the same weight eating cake on a reGular basis.

Jodi please don't despair!! I have been at a stall now fir 3 weeks!! I had my first stall 3 weeks after surgery and now this one at 11 weeks. I know its depressing but the weight will copme off. It has too we are surgically fixed right now so it has no choice. It will break you will see and like I am sure you've read others say check your inches because usually when we stall we are losing inches

[sky 87]

Y'all I am getting so depressed over this 16 day stall. I don't understand and I'm just over it. I was staying the same weight eating cake on a reGular basis.

You'll get passed this...a little patience ..relax...everyone here has or will stall..your body needs to catch up sometimes. I know the frustration tho..i myself am losing slow....I've had moments where I told myself I may as well eat whatever cuz I'm not losing but then I remind myself of everything I've been thru to get to this point and I'm not going to blow it...try to put the scale away for a few days..hang in there!

[charlismom229 9]

Got my most Protein ever today. Finally up in the 65g range! Its nice to be able to handle it without getting sick. So proud of all of us, its been rougher for some but its always nice to know we have this group to come to. With our troubles, questions and yes small triumphs!

[one4ozzie 434]

Had a major setback yesterday. Like I said' date=' I was very sore after attempting to go back to work yesterday. All night I was in terrible pain. I had to take off work today. Soon after surgery I had aggravated one of my incision areas. I must have reaggrvated it at work yesterday I'm so discouraged! I can barely walk, I hurt so badly. It's been 3weeks since surgery.[/quote']

I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you feel better very soon.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[one4ozzie 434]

Y'all I am getting so depressed over this 16 day stall. I don't understand and I'm just over it. I was staying the same weight eating cake on a reGular basis.

Jodi, I feel for you. You have been struggling to get fluids in and Protein since surgery. My thought are with you :-) and you'll never be alone in this. You mentioned cake and darn that sounds good. Lol.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[Nicole K 352]

How long were u on the liquids after surgery? Im supposed to be for 2 weeks but I didn't feel like i was getting enough like that. So at a week I moved to pureed.... But ur right its awful! I cant wait to start soft foods... How long do you think if took u to get to soft?

I was on liquids for 2 weeks but I also could have SF Jello, SF pudding. At 3rd week I started purée foods which I gave the list already. Do rush the liquid stage, your pouch needs to heal. You've got stitches in there and you don't want thicker foods to bust them. Try to follow the rules.

DOS 12/17/12

[Nicole K 352]

Did you use a certain brand and what did you add to it' date=' Water or milk?[/quote']

I used Campbell's! I added 1 % milk. I would measure out 1/4 cup of Soup and heat in microwave. I cooked on stove first and then strain it. I would put in a container and into fridge.

DOS 12/17/12

[Nicole K 352]

Yesterday was my first visit to a restaurant. (99 Restaurant). It was hard to make a decision. The waitress told me I could order from the kids menu. After pondering the nutrition info online, I got the cup seafood chowder. Only ate 1/2 and half to come home. I also had a bite of a potato skin the inside with cheese and bacon. On a good note, I fit in the booth with plenty of belly room. Never thought going would be so difficult. Baby steps.

DOS 12/17/12

[lmcgloon 127]

I went to a restaurant the other day too. You're right, it was hard to decide. This restaurant has amazing Tomato Soup so I knew I wanted that, but I felt like I needed to order more than a cup of Soup. As a former waitress I felt bad ordering a small cup of soup (I should probably get over this, huh?) I ended up ordering a grilled chicken breast too. I ate only a few bites & most of the soup. It was nice to get out but it was also kind of frustrating looking at the menu with incredibly restricted options.