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

I have only lost 15 lbs in the 3 weeks and 2 days since surgery but I have lost 32 lbs since dec 6' date=' with the pre op diet, so all together it's ok.

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I am a very slow loser :-( Since the surgery on the 15th I've lost 22. 32lbs is great. We will hit plateaus and have ups and downs. Just make sure you get your proteins and liquids as well as exercise and you'll break the up and downs as well as plateau.

I gained 2 lbs on Wednesday. It had to be water weight. Anyways, I've lost that 2 plus 1. Thursday I had an appt w my dietician and she said that if we gain it will most likely be water weight. She said she's seen a gain of a couple pounds, then boom loss of 5.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

so glad I'm not the only slow loser in the bunch. haven't checked my weight since my one week appt. but it has been rather discouraging.

For our needs, is the a difference between Whey Protein and Soy Protein?

PSKKJM. DOS 12/31/12

I've only been released to walk 15 min a day 5 days a week. Patience is my best friend! Glad we are all in the same boat. Keep trucking along!

DOS 12/17/12

so glad I'm not the only slow loser in the bunch. haven't checked my weight since my one week appt. but it has been rather discouraging.

It is rather discouraging. My Nut said to keep tracking my food as I do. "Those who track have better long terms results." I use MyFitnessPal and log everything in. Plus if several days go by and I'm tracking, they can determine what's wrong if I gain and don't lose or if I'm plateaued too long. So if any of you don't or only intermittently track you intake, it is recommended that it is done daily. Those were words of advice from my Nut.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

For our needs' date=' is the a difference between whey Protein and Soy Protein?

PSKKJM. DOS 12/31/12[/quote']

Whey is easily digested vs the the soy. However the whey is made more of cows milk. If you are or do have lactose intolerance I'm not sure if whey protein will affect you. If you are having issues getting protein and are using whey, feeling sick after drinking it, I would suggest talking to your Nut about more of a soy based protein being its made from soybeans. But definitely talk to your Nut at least on the phone about the problems your having. Go with whey isolates (tastes more like cows milk; lower fat content; 90% protein by weight) or whey hydrolysates (partially hydrolyzed or predigested; very easily absorbed; cost more; and has very distinct taste) your not lactose intolerant. You'll digest more protein Also, some people have an intolerance to soy as well, so keep that in mind.

Whey when taken in, it is said that about 92% is used by our body. Where as with soy, only about 61% is utilized by the body. Both types of Proteins have all the necessary amino a IDs that ate needed in the body.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Thanks for the information.

Omg!! I am reading that these ulcers can perforate and be fatal. I have panic disorder' date=' so this is NOT helping me! Has anyone had experience with this?[/quote']

I have an ulcer. Just calm down. I'm fine and the doc said it should resolve on it's own. I have my 2nd egd in about 4 weeks so we will see how mine looks then along with them dilating my stricture more.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

I have an ulcer. Just calm down. I'm fine and the doc said it should resolve on it's own. I have my 2nd egd in about 4 weeks so we will see how mine looks then along with them dilating my stricture more.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th' date=' 2012[/quote']

This forum thread is so helpful. It seems like if one of us develop an issue someone else has been through it. Not saying having issues is good but the info we receive from each other is great :-)

I hope that helps you Jodi.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Oh no. Prayers are with you that it isn't an ulcer.

I do to have anxiety/ panic and my Dr tells me to stay off the Internet cuz I have to research everything. Which leads to more anxiety. Just stay away from caffeine' date=' plz

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

It's true!! The Internet has such a wealth of information, but our minds can really go off on it! And no more caffeine for me! They stressed this morning to STOP SMOKING and I'm so worried I won't be able to. They put the fear of God in me!!

I have an ulcer. Just calm down. I'm fine and the doc said it should resolve on it's own. I have my 2nd egd in about 4 weeks so we will see how mine looks then along with them dilating my stricture more.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th' date=' 2012[/quote']

Ok! That makes me feel better! What is the egd like? Do they put you in twilight sleep or out and will I need to miss work? I also smoke and they were basically telling me that was the cause, so I am trying to be soo strong and not smoke, it's so hard!!

Ok! That makes me feel better! What is the egd like? Do they put you in twilight sleep or out and will I need to miss work? I also smoke and they were basically telling me that was the cause' date=' so I am trying to be soo strong and not smoke, it's so hard!![/quote']

Maybe you should talk to your Dr about taking chantix...that's what helped me quit..

Ok! That makes me feel better! What is the egd like? Do they put you in twilight sleep or out and will I need to miss work? I also smoke and they were basically telling me that was the cause' date=' so I am trying to be soo strong and not smoke, it's so hard!![/quote']

Maybe you should talk to your Dr about taking chantix...that's what helped me quit..

Ok! That makes me feel better! What is the egd like? Do they put you in twilight sleep or out and will I need to miss work? I also smoke and they were basically telling me that was the cause' date=' so I am trying to be soo strong and not smoke, it's so hard!![/quote']

I was put to sleep. You will need to miss work just the day of the EGD. My throat was sore when I woke up and I threw up once but I had a lot wrong with me. I had 4 things wrong and a procedure done while I had the EGD. I was so scared but I'm not for my next one bc I know it isn't bad. I take xanax daily for panic attacks and anxiety so I know the fear. Please try to stop smoking my surgeon won't even do the bypass on a smoker.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

I was put to sleep. You will need to miss work just the day of the EGD. My throat was sore when I woke up and I threw up once but I had a lot wrong with me. I had 4 things wrong and a procedure done while I had the EGD. I was so scared but I'm not for my next one bc I know it isn't bad. I take xanax daily for panic attacks and anxiety so I know the fear. Please try to stop smoking my surgeon won't even do the bypass on a smoker.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th' date=' 2012[/quote']

Thanks for the info!! And my doc won't do it on a smoker either, but after surgery, I lost my other best friend-food, and went right back to smoking.