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

Don't get discouraged' date=' buddy! It's called a stall and completely normal. I personally need to get excercising a little more. Still slight discomfort but doing well otherwise-- Went out today to bank and post office. Doesn't take much more than that to tire me out. So I came home and rested and I'll be back up and doing a little more soon. As long as you follow protocol, the weight loss will catch up. I am on pureed and savoring every morsel. Amazed at how little I paid attention to anything I ate before. Now I love and appreciate this new way of eating. I even use the smaller utensils, plate, bowls etc...[/quote']

Thanks. I'm walking a mile everyday and only having water and protein drink. So since I'm eating nothing and exercising I know I have to lose weight eventually, I just want it to hurry up. Lol

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

I am going to ask them to be sure to put the needle in my left arm. I am right handed, and when i had my total hysterectomy in 99 they put the IV pump in my right arm and i had a hard time trying to pull myself up to go to the bathroom or walk. so i want it in my left arm to leave my right arm ok. also i have a big vein in both arms that you can drive a Mac truck through, so they shouldnt have any difficulty finding a vein thank goodness.

Yes I had mine in my left arm as well.

Ok guys and girls I am having some major issues again and hope not to go back in the hospital however I cant stop shaking and am very weak but I know its because of lack of protien but my new pouch cant handle any shakes I've had they make me sick to the point of throwing up which is dangerous for me and I can't have anything other than liquids for 2-3 more weeks because of my complications gerr any suggestions ???

Ok guys and girls I am having some major issues again and hope not to go back in the hospital however I cant stop shaking and am very weak but I know its because of lack of protien but my new pouch cant handle any shakes I've had they make me sick to the point of throwing up which is dangerous for me and I can't have anything other than liquids for 2-3 more weeks because of my complications gerr any suggestions ???

Do you have blood sugar issues?

Ok guys and girls I am having some major issues again and hope not to go back in the hospital however I cant stop shaking and am very weak but I know its because of lack of protien but my new pouch cant handle any shakes I've had they make me sick to the point of throwing up which is dangerous for me and I can't have anything other than liquids for 2-3 more weeks because of my complications gerr any suggestions ???

My Dr said if u can't get protein down and keep it down, make sure to get the water so u don't dehydrate. Other than that, sugar level like asked above.

:-) Dec 15th New me and life begins

Old hippie gal, I did not get a belly binder.

Thanks. I'm walking a mile everyday and only having water and protein drink. So since I'm eating nothing and exercising I know I have to lose weight eventually, I just want it to hurry up. Lol

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

Wow, you are doing well getting a mile in! I have been doing mainly strengthening and resistance. Just my everyday routine still exhausts me, but not to the point of needing naps. I will be out for half the morning tomorrow with my first post-op visit, so looking forward to checking weight.

Ouch, pills hurt. And the gas in my shoulder and back is killer.

I don't know about sugar levels I know in the hospital they had to give me insulin so I guess I will go buy me a sugar tester in the morning and start monitoring my levels

Wow' date=' you are doing well getting a mile in! I have been doing mainly strengthening and resistance. Just my everyday routine still exhausts me, but not to the point of needing naps. I will be out for half the morning tomorrow with my first post-op visit, so looking forward to checking weight.[/quote']

Thank you. I'm determined to get this weight off and everyone at my surgeons office said the people who exercise lose the most weight. So that's why I'm frustrated with this stall so early.

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

Old hippie gal, I did not get a belly binder.

Ok i want to get one for surgery, it really helps with the muscles, had one after hysterectomy, was a great help

How is everyone feeling tonight? Im a little tired and so glad to be home.

I'm home and hurting.

Oh and simply southern, I have the shakes really bad too, it's how my body reacts to stress and trauma.