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

Aww Gen' date=' sorry to hear the bummer news from the GYN. And I hate that you deal with some of the same issues as me, but it sure feels nice to not be alone.[/quote']

Yes it does. I'm just thankful it was caught N is being taken care of. I waited til I knew I didn't want anymore children to have this surgery, which has been 5 years. I just never knew my entire life would be falling apart before and after this surgery. Well at least I will hopefully look good to meet a new man; I'll get my defective repro organs out; then start a new life when my daughter is in her Senior year of HS next year.

Gen :-)

Regarding the heartburn or reflux: are you drinking crystal light w lemonade? The crystal lights can be acidic for some people. I am sensitive to it. I only use 1/2 package for a 16oz bottle of water. It is more watered down but I don't have the reflux issue.

Gen :-)

No. I had a tums but threw it up. Does pepcid work for u? Is it a chewable?

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

Doctor send me home with a prescription for Zantac. I crush pills. Take morning and at night.

DOS 12/17/12

Regarding the heartburn or reflux: are you drinking crystal light w lemonade? The crystal lights can be acidic for some people. I am sensitive to it. I only use 1/2 package for a 16oz bottle of water. It is more watered down but I don't have the reflux issue.

Gen :-)

No crystal light. Only water. This started 2 nights ago but no changes to my diet.

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

No crystal light. Only water. This started 2 nights ago but no changes to my diet.

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

Hmm have you spoke to Dr or his nurse.

Gen :-)

Went to NUT appt today. I am 32 lbs down. according to her becoming lactose intolerant. I need to get more protein and water in. She said I also need to eat more.(foods in my food list). Have been getting sick alot. I will try harder!

Went to NUT appt today. I am 32 lbs down. according to her becoming lactose intolerant. I need to get more protein and water in. She said I also need to eat more.(foods in my food list). Have been getting sick alot. I will try harder!

That's great. About how many calories are you getting in a day?

Gen :-)

That's great. About how many calories are you getting in a day?

Gen :-)

Her recommendation - do not worry about calories and all the others just try to get something's to stay down. Especially proteins

Alot of the anxiety you speak of palpitations and pulse racing sounds alot lie withdrawal symptoms . I had them when I quit smoking horrible feeling. Also the nurse at the hospital told me to make sure I had a stool in the shower to sit down because alot of patients do feel fatigue and weak from showers. Luckily I have a built in stool in my shower. Y'all becareful you all are worrying me. I feel for you who have small children and had this surgery I can't imagine having to worry about them. And glad you got rid of that cheating husband. Yes I can imagine all the stress your under going through this anda divorce

Prayers to you all

Just a quick catch up, had op on 18th Dec, have weighed today, down 8 kgs, averaging a kilo a day loss. Very happy with that I guess. Struggling to get everything down tht I should, but concentrating on water and vitamins, sure the rest will fall into place soon enough. Walking well, not sleeping as much as I would like, lots of pain still, is that normal?

Alot of the anxiety you speak of palpitations and pulse racing sounds alot lie withdrawal symptoms . I had them when I quit smoking horrible feeling. Also the nurse at the hospital told me to make sure I had a stool in the shower to sit down because alot of patients do feel fatigue and weak from showers. Luckily I have a built in stool in my shower. Y'all becareful you all are worrying me. I feel for you who have small children and had this surgery I can't imagine having to worry about them. And glad you got rid of that cheating husband. Yes I can imagine all the stress your under going through this anda divorce

Prayers to you all

Thanks for the info. Very useful

Gen :-)

Went to NUT appt today. I am 32 lbs down. according to her becoming lactose intolerant. I need to get more protein and water in. She said I also need to eat more.(foods in my food list). Have been getting sick alot. I will try harder!

Great job on the 32 lbs!

DOS 12/17/12

Just a quick catch up' date=' had op on 18th Dec, have weighed today, down 8 kgs, averaging a kilo a day loss. Very happy with that I guess. Struggling to get everything down tht I should, but concentrating on water and vitamins, sure the rest will fall into place soon enough. Walking well, not sleeping as much as I would like, lots of pain still, is that normal?[/quote']

I'm down 16 lbs and had mine on dec 17th. Where is the pain in the incision sites? I had pain and could barely get up from sitting position. But at the 6 day mark that went away. I'm still a little sore but feel real good. Sleeping is not where I would like it either.

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OMG!! Just wanna share, I have lost so far 41 lbs. since my highest weight, about 23 lbs since surgery on the 13th! YAY! I also took my measurements at 313 lbs and then again today and I lost a ton of inches all over! Not trying to toot my own horn but sooo excited!! If ya'll haven't already, do your measurements and weights and re-do them periodically! Makes you feel good to look back on. ") Also, praying for all of you having problems/complications. I truly think a lot of it, like you guys said, is our bodies undergoing such rapid changes. And lastly, how the h#ll do you actually update your ticker? I go to my ticker and it says edit, delete, but it won't let me update my current weight. Help! Lol.

OMG!! Just wanna share' date=' I have lost so far 41 lbs. since my highest weight, about 23 lbs since surgery on the 13th! YAY! I also took my measurements at 313 lbs and then again today and I lost a ton of inches all over! Not trying to toot my own horn but sooo excited!! If ya'll haven't already, do your measurements and weights and re-do them periodically! Makes you feel good to look back on. ") Also, praying for all of you having problems/complications. I truly think a lot of it, like you guys said, is our bodies undergoing such rapid changes. And lastly, how the h#ll do you actually update your ticker? I go to my ticker and it says edit, delete, but it won't let me update my current weight. Help! Lol.[/quote']

You toot away girl. How are you doing on your liquids and protein? I added FF milk back into my shakes and I can tolerate it now or so it seems. However since I haven't lost a pound in 5 days, but actually gained a pound :-( I don't understand it, it's weird. I'm getting the water, the protein, walking, i keep a journal of everything that goes in and its between 300-500 cals a day. But what else can I do, but keep chugging away at it and hopefully will start losing. I'm kind of worried that I might have stretched the pouch I know we've discussed this on here and at the liquid stage it is somewhat hard to but hell. I sip everything. I can tell when something doesn't agree w me cuz I will feel ill, and quickly tired which clears up after 20-30 minutes. But that's it. I can't for my wait for my follow up. Maybe stress is causing it. Darn stress!!!

Gen :-)