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

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' date=' 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!!!

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Yeah. I wouldn't worry to awful much about the gaining a pound cause when I was weighing everyday I was up a pound, down a pound. It was kinda driving me nuts. Then I went four days without weighing and I was down 6, so I guess there is some truth to the trying not to weigh everyday, you know? And as far as liquids, I'm good on those, protein not so much. My best day so far has been about 32 grams. But my Unjury is supposed to be here today and I'm also going to Walmart to grab some of those protein shots. My nut said just plug my nose and down one or two a day if I'm having trouble with getting all the protein in. So, that is my plan for that and I'm hoping it works out! Other than that, no real problems except headaches and needing to nap more often, which I didn't have a headache yesterday and hope I don't get one today! The tiredness I believe is either my lack of protein or just my body healing and needing rest, I dunno, but I can nap like nobody's business lemme tell ya! Lol. Also wanted to say I'm sorry for all your going through, as I know this change is stressful enough without the extras! Keep your head up though girl! You seem to be doing a great job and I know personally you've been such a help to me on here and I'm sure many others. If you ever need any support, weight loss surgery, or otherwise, message me and we can exchange email addresses. Can never have too many people in your corner to vent to! Sorry, looks like I'm writing a book! Lol. Here's to a good day today and good luck for everyone with surgery coming up this week!! We can do it!! ")

Anybody heard from SimplySouthern? She was back in ER, just looking for an update.

Anybody heard from SimplySouthern? She was back in ER' date=' just looking for an update.

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I was wondering about her too! "( I hope we hear from her soon!

I was hoping for an update too by now

Gen :-)

Me too! Bless her heart..she has had a very rough time of this.

Well it's been determined that I'm mildly dehydrated, go figure. I drink 60 oz + of liquid (flavored water) a day and I'm still dehydrated. My body isn't digesting the water like it does for other people. I guess my system must be difficult, lol so have to give up some proteins to get even more water. I think it's a little funny and odd.

Gen :-)

Please, if you can, send up a prayer for SimplySouthern. She had had a very hard time since her November surgery. In and out of the hospital and feeling pretty bad. She is back in the hospital. We are all awaiting to hear how she is doing. Pray, ohm, mediate... Whatever your flavor, lets lift her up.

Gen, that's crazy! My mom is pressuring me to go to the ER for fluids right now and to have this rash on my back checked out.

So guys I am on my way back to the emergency room again I hope I can get this figured out I fill like crap I wonder if I will ever fill good I think I made a big mistake

Thinking of you and praying you're ok.

Tomorrow I go for my first post-surgery check-up and food class since I am suppose to be able to move to puréed foods. So excited as I am so tired of this liquid phase. I have been on it since Dec 3. I had surgery on the 17th. I lost 10 lbs since starting the liquids before surgery and I've lost 6 since the 17th. I know that isn't huge but it's 16 less than I had and I have always lost slowly. I can't wait to get to add new foods to my diet. I never thought puréed chicken would sound so good!!!!!

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It is crazy. I've had 60 oz water today and finishing up 16 oz chicken broth. 2 Popsicles, and will probably have another 16 oz broth, thank goodness I bought FF and low sodium.

You probably should if u need it. I know you've had difficulty getting the fluids in. Maybe they can help you out and rehydrate you. It will make you feel better, plus maybe you will come out being able to get more liquids down on your own.

Gen :-)

Tomorrow I go for my first post-surgery check-up and food class since I am suppose to be able to move to puréed foods. So excited as I am so tired of this liquid phase. I have been on it since Dec 3. I had surgery on the 17th. I lost 10 lbs since starting the liquids before surgery and I've lost 6 since the 17th. I know that isn't huge but it's 16 less than I had and I have always lost slowly. I can't wait to get to add new foods to my diet. I never thought puréed chicken would sound so good!!!!!

Lol. I was thinking of some nice chicken breast earlier, yumm. My post op is on the 2nd, so far away it seems. I can't wait to have chicken, even puréed at this point.

Gen :-)

Headed to ER. I'll check in later.

Headed to ER. I'll check in later.

Prayers are with you!

Good Luck, Jodie!