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

Yeah me and protein don't seem to get along. Doc really isn't pushing too hard on it until I can tolerate it since I've had all these issues. I feel like I'm constantly forcing myself to eat and have noticed a horrid taste/odor in my mouth. But I too am glad that all my issues are behind me now. Thanks and the best to you guys!!!

Yeah me and protein don't seem to get along. Doc really isn't pushing too hard on it until I can tolerate it since I've had all these issues. I feel like I'm constantly forcing myself to eat and have noticed a horrid taste/odor in my mouth. But I too am glad that all my issues are behind me now. Thanks and the best to you guys!!!

Eating: yep I do get hungry but to eat 3 meals a day is difficult plus get all the liquids in. It's tough and NEW. I think the newness is what I'm trying to get used too. I'm ok with 2 meals, but3 really pushes it right now. Just happy you're on the other side now :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Good luck tomorrow Gen! Prayers that everything will go smoothly with your surgery.

DOS 12/17/12

Yes Gen!! I know we will all be thinking of you and sending prayers your way tomorrow!! It'll be over before you know it! Stay strong girl and keep us updated when you can!!

Some recipes I found and sharing.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

thank you! looking forward to trying these as i am able.

asking the december and january post-op groups: have any of you had trouble with bloody noses? i got one last night while getting sick and i've neever had one before.

i'd opened a can of low fat hormel turkey chili, added a little greek yogurt and cheese to it, took about three bites and was immediately sick. i know i took the 1st two bites too quickly (i'd waited too long to eat and was hungry), i didn't chew it enough and paid for it. not much more than phlem, air and bubbles came up, but the runny nose started in instantly and so did the blood. it took a little longer to stop and i still have the runny nose. not sure if i'm fighting a cold or it's a sign of something else.

i've had turkey since surgery, beef and cheese as well. the only thing different was the greek yogurt. i'm not really questioning the food, it's more the bloody and runny nose.

-oh, it also started me on a stupid crying jag. felt like a big baby

Thank your everyone. I have a headache and was able to get all the mag citrate down, grape flavor. I think I'm slightly dehydrated haven't been doing well w water. But they will take care of that tomorrow

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Thank your everyone. I have a headache and was able to get all the mag citrate down, grape flavor. I think I'm slightly dehydrated haven't been doing well w water. But they will take care of that tomorrow

Gen :-) 12/15/12

wishing you all the best, losts of positive thoughts and prayers!

asking the december and january post-op groups: have any of you had trouble with bloody noses? i got one last night while getting sick and i've neever had one before.

i'd opened a can of low fat hormel turkey chili' date=' added a little greek yogurt and cheese to it, took about three bites and was immediately sick. i know i took the 1st two bites too quickly (i'd waited too long to eat and was hungry), i didn't chew it enough and paid for it. not much more than phlem, air and bubbles came up, but the runny nose started in instantly and so did the blood. it took a little longer to stop and i still have the runny nose. not sure if i'm fighting a cold or it's a sign of something else.

i've had turkey since surgery, beef and cheese as well. the only thing different was the greek yogurt. i'm not really questioning the food, it's more the bloody and runny nose.

-oh, it also started me on a stupid crying jag. felt like a big baby [/quote']

When I throw up cuz I sometimes wait too long too and start eating too fast. But I have had a runny nose, not bloody, afterwards.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

When I throw up cuz I sometimes wait too long too and start eating too fast. But I have had a runny nose, not bloody, afterwards.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

maybe it was the pressure, or maybe i'm a little dehydrated....cant stop sniffling :[

There are people struggling every day to just lose. So gaining 1 pound of most likely water weight isn't a big deal. Especially when your talking over a 50+ pound loss in a month. Just work out' date=' get your protein and liquids.

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

Thanks for the encouragement. I just want so badly to be successful. Being 290 pounds for so long was miserable and I NEVER want to go back to that. I am on dialysis and I have to be 190 pounds to get a transplant. That's my goal because I gotto be here to raise my son. Failure is not an option for me.... you guys help me so much. More than my so called friends. These post keep me motivated... thank you all

Good luck Gen! Thoughts and prayers for u on this journey. We'll be anxious to hear from u when u r ready.

Thanks for the encouragement. I just want so badly to be successful. Being 290 pounds for so long was miserable and I NEVER want to go back to that. I am on dialysis and I have to be 190 pounds to get a transplant. That's my goal because I gotto be here to raise my son. Failure is not an option for me.... you guys help me so much. More than my so called friends. These post keep me motivated... thank you all

You can do it and failure will not be an option, cuz you WILL do this. You are doing great. Keep up the good work, stay hydrated, the protein going, and most of all try to remain positive and in as good as health as possible. You are strong so just keep going. Just remember we will hit stalls, I hate them and yes they are mentally challenging. But we've been given the best tool we can possibly have within us, our new pouch. Just keep saying to yourself positive thoughts. We are all here for you. You will succeed!!!!!!

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Thanks for the encouragement. I just want so badly to be successful. Being 290 pounds for so long was miserable and I NEVER want to go back to that. I am on dialysis and I have to be 190 pounds to get a transplant. That's my goal because I gotto be here to raise my son. Failure is not an option for me.... you guys help me so much. More than my so called friends. These post keep me motivated... thank you all

I'm in the same situation as you are Shaunda but I'm pre-dialysis. It's even harder when you have that extra pressure on you to lose quickly, but I try not to focus on it because it WILL stress you out and that's even worse! If you need someone to talk to feel free to message me.

maybe it was the pressure' date=' or maybe i'm a little dehydrated....cant stop sniffling :[[/quote']

I've had a few bloody noses too but I just thought it was because the heat was too high in my house or something. I think I'll google it and find out if we should be concerned about this.