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December 2012 Post Op Group

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stellar313    26

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HELP!!! I have gained weight since surgery..they say cause the fluids and aunt flow..but is that true a paradoxal (sp) affect with a lot of meds..am I having one with this surgery..

I started my period 2 days after surgery (it was early) . I weighed myself the next morning and I was up 8 lbs from the morning of surgery. It took my the first week to get back to my preop weight. Definitely a combo of all the IVF they gave me and my period!

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jessica143    23

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I started my period 2 days after surgery (it was early) . I weighed myself the next morning and I was up 8 lbs from the morning of surgery. It took my the first week to get back to my preop weight. Definitely a combo of all the IVF they gave me and my period!

It's just awful it's the worse period I've had too..it's like a blood bath my goodness.. I usually only go 2.5 days and pretty light this is not normal I hope it doesn't last long

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mkruit    23

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Anyone hear from Vicki? Not sure if I missed her post or not.

I did on Facebook. She is doing good.

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SydneyAyrn    2

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I did not gain weight after surgery. I am down 7 pounds from my day of surgery weigh in. Luckily I didn't get attacked by Aunt Flow. Mirena has all but killed my period

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Mi2    48

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My wife (patsy1965) is going home. The doctors said she is good to go.

I hope she is doing well. Tell her we are all pulling for her.

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jacquie23    10

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I am 4 days post op and having such a hard time. Is anyone having a hard time with the pain? Also any ideas with pureed food ideas?

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SydneyAyrn    2

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I am 4 days post op and having such a hard time. Is anyone having a hard time with the pain? Also any ideas with pureed food ideas?

You're going to pureed foods already? My diet guidelines are Clear liquids for 3 days then full liquids for 2 weeks (cream Soups, Tomato juice, pudding etc) -then- pureed- foods, (Mashed tatoes, baby food consistancy ANYTHING, oatmeal, grits, etc...)

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NikiG    113

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You're going to pureed foods already? My diet guidelines are Clear Liquids for 3 days then full liquids for 2 weeks (cream soups' date=' Tomato juice, pudding etc) -then- pureed- foods, (Mashed tatoes, baby food consistancy ANYTHING, oatmeal, grits, etc...)[/quote']

I had surgery on Monday & moved to puréed today as well. I did 2 weeks if full liquid before surgery & was on clears from Tuesday to Thursday.

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SydneyAyrn    2

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I had surgery on Monday & moved to puréed today as well. I did 2 weeks if full liquid before surgery & was on clears from Tuesday to Thursday.

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every doctor is different I suppose. As far as pureed food goes, check out the baby section. Stage 1 and 2 are good consistancy for that phase of the diet. That'll give you variety. Also oatmeal with Protein powder, cream of wheat, tuna pureed, pureed Beans with avocado, etc.

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NikiG    113

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every doctor is different I suppose. As far as pureed food goes' date=' check out the baby section. Stage 1 and 2 are good consistancy for that phase of the diet. That'll give you variety. Also oatmeal with Protein powder, cream of wheat, tuna pureed, pureed Beans with avocado, etc.[/quote']

Thank you for the tips! Today I had some cream of wheat with powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury unflavored Protein Powder. I also had a Protein shake. In a little while I'm going to try some mashed potatoes with Protein Powder.

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SydneyAyrn    2

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Thank you for the tips! Today I had some cream of wheat with unjury unflavored Protein powder. I also had a Protein shake. In a little while I'm going to try some mashed potatoes with Protein Powder.< /p>

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I can't wait for Mashed Potatoes! They're my favorite. Haha. 2 more weeks. Yay!

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jessica143    23

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First night home from hospital..surgery was Wednesday 5th I have some pain under my rib cage that goes through my back...anyone have any sleeping tips for tonight. Does anyone think the sofa would be better than the bed

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shaunda    122

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Is any one having trouble with hick ups.. I am two days post op and just getting home. Keep getting the hickuppps.

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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