Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

I knew there was a since behind my breath smelling like terd burgers...lol...I'm not a sock wearer to sleep...but I've been wearing them because I can't get warm!!

I hate wearing socks too. I like to free my little piggies so they can breath, lol. Odd to some people I know

Gen :-) 12/15/12

I did get the blood thinner shot on my stomach. But I didn't start brusing till 2 days after surgery. It is turning green now in areas just wonder why it's on the part of my stomach that didn't get touched. My insicions are barely bruised

Maybe the tools did it when they were moving around? Do you generally bruise easily? Your Dr will most likely look at your tummy, so feel free to ask him of the possible cause and any need to worry. However it sounds like its going away.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

well. i got admitted to the hospital tonight <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> i have some part of my stomach n intestines that is narrowing which is making t hard for me to drink and eat <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> may need surgery in the morning! im devastated ' date=' i just wanna go home[/quote']

Praying for you, MamaLumm. Hope everything works out okay. Keep us posted.

Well I am failing! I had surgery 12-12-12 and am still not getting in protein or liquids. I might eat a few bites of chicken or tuna and about 10 ounces of water a day top. I work out and live my life and feel fine. I don't feel dehydrated or hungry. I am worried that over time this isn't going to work. But I am a almost a month and have not had a single complication. Is the worst yet to come?

Sammi,

Your body cannot survive on 10 oz of water a day. Every organ needs to be hydrated to function. I am glad you are not experiencing any complications, but you've got to get more water in or you will. Sip, sip, sip all day. It's obnoxious how I have my water bottle with me at all times now. Good luck. Keep trying to get more in, please!

Does anyone know where to buy unflavored protein powder?

PSKKJM. DOS 12/31/12

I get mine at unjury.com, but I believe someone sad Wal mart carries it. Just make sure you get whey protein. That is the protein full of the amino acids our bodies need.

I get mine at unjury.com' date=' but I believe someone sad Wal mart carries it. Just make sure you get whey protein. That is the protein full of the amino acids our bodies need.

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The walmarts around me doesn't carry it. It has only flavored. I haven't seen unflavored.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Does anyone know where to buy unflavored protein powder?

PSKKJM. DOS 12/31/12

Unjury.com got it to me in 3 days. Just an FYI :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

My friends are concern about the huge bruise on my belly. Did anyone else have this huge a bruise too?

I was bruised from the stab wound next to my belly button and all the way down to my thighs. It wasn't pretty.

I had a bruise on one of the cuts, two from the warfarin shots and a bruise on my hip from something I suspect one of the rods. Apart from that, no big issue,bruise wise, though the cut under the middle of my ribs seems to pull on the stitch underneath should I turn to the side to quickly.....

I was bruised from the stab wound next to my belly button and all the way down to my thighs. It wasn't pretty.

Oh wow!! Mine isn't to the thighs I guess. But it's all around the navel above a little and then all the way down the stomach .

I have a video on this site that shows it. So very dark purple. Above navel turning the shade of green. But below its still a very dark purple

Thanks for letting me know. It was scaring me

Thanks for the info didn't know that. I just learned that how all of us complaining we were cold is a part of ketosis too. At the beginning of it, you might sleep too much or have difficulty sleeping. That is good to know cuz I got cold and had difficulty sleeping. Last night was first good night of sleep I've had since surgery. Also might have vivid dreams. Lol, research nut!!!

Definitely will try Biotene when I shop this weekend.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

THE DREAMS, I was glad tofinally wake up this morning (even after only four hours of sleep) felt like I worked all night., The dreams were so vivid and exhausting. It is going to be a long day.

Has everyone been keeping a food journal? I ha ve been calculating my protein but not writing it down. I see the nutritionist/ dietician tomorrow and I'm afraid I will be hearing about it.i know a lot of people use my fitness pal but I am technically challenged. I did try it for a few days though: ). Anyone use a system that works?

Does anyone know where to buy unflavored protein powder?

PSKKJM. DOS 12/31/12

I got unflavored Isopure from Amazon. Came in a few days. I have been adding it to different things and don't notice a taste change.

And I read about bras- time for new undergarments here too! I picked up 2 Genie bras. I figure they will shrink with me as they are stretchy. They fit well and are comfy.

Has everyone been keeping a food journal? I ha ve been calculating my protein but not writing it down. I see the nutritionist/ dietician tomorrow and I'm afraid I will be hearing about it.i know a lot of people use my fitness pal but I am technically challenged. I did try it for a few days though: ). Anyone use a system that works?

I use MyFitnessPal and set it to track calories protein, carbs, fat, and sodium. Other than that you could keep or write in a daily journal.

Gen :-) 12/15/12