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April 2013 Post-Op Group

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Krystal7k    243

Krystal7k
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Huge difference!

HW 296 - SW 266.3 (4/1/13) - CW 249

Im not losing much weight but my clothes fit way better

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pebulz    135

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Had surgery on April 10th wednesday home by April 12th friday. sore of course when i got home but no bowel movement for ten days turns into small bowel obstruction. back in hospital on april 17th wednesday a week later and surgery again. woke up with a nasogastric tube a g tube with drainage bag. they capped off naso tube on sunday until then only ice chips which didn't start until friday. now after the first surgery was tired and a little weak but now when i get a little tired or short of breath i can sit down for a few minutes and i am ready to go again it is the weakness that is worst than before. right now may 6 I still have the g tube which has been great for taking Meal Replacements and Water into because the smell of the Meal Replacement causes my stomach to turn. and i can crush all my vit and other meds and put them in my tube. only foods that i have been able to eat since surgery is small curd cottage cheese' date=' greek yogurt, tuna, Jello and pickles. i tried to eat grilled chicken and veg beef Soup after each bite i felt it stop in my throat and i didn't feel relief until i regurgitated it. I have no appetite so guess it is just better for me to continue meal replacements and Protein Powder and drink my water. Was told that the g tube would be in for 6 weeks. don't really mind it because i can push the meal replacement mixed only with water through my tube. If i didn't have it i would have mixed the meal replacement with skim chocolate milk like i did pre surgery.[/quote']

Oh man you've been through alot.....it sounds like you have a positive attitude which is great . Ill keep u in my prayers for a speedy recovery

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pebulz    135

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Im losing inches

I see a difference :) congrats!

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pebulz    135

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Ive lost 22lbs so far and their is ni difference my clothes are just as tight as they were before surgery and the weird thing is my bras don't fit they are all way too tight im i losing it all in my big toe???

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Krystal7k    243

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Ive lost 22lbs so far and their is ni difference my clothes are just as tight as they were before surgery and the weird thing is my bras don't fit they are all way too tight im i losing it all in my big toe???

That is weird my bra was the first place I noticed

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yasminsnewjourney    52

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Im losing inches

I see major difference already great job Krystal

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Dorian    683

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Im losing inches

You sure are! Great job girl!

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Dorian    683

Dorian
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Im not losing much weight but my clothes fit way better

Yay! This is becoming so awesome seeing the successes!

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Krystal7k    243

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Your welcome every body

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Dorian    683

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Just tried on my size 22 Levis that I LOVE! they were too loose! I almost died! The butt and legs are so baggy, I can't even wear them. What a great feeling. I have them in size 20, 18, and 16 too. I'll have to dig them all out soon! By the time it gets cold enough for jeans again, I hope they are all too big. I'm loving this today!

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Krystal7k    243

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Just tried on my size 22 Levis that I LOVE! they were too loose! I almost died! The butt and legs are so baggy' date=' I can't even wear them. What a great feeling. I have them in size 20, 18, and 16 too. I'll have to dig them all out soon! By the time it gets cold enough for jeans again, I hope they are all too big. I'm loving this today![/quote']

Yay congrats

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missmegan    37

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Just tried on my size 22 Levis that I LOVE! they were too loose! I almost died! The butt and legs are so baggy' date=' I can't even wear them. What a great feeling. I have them in size 20, 18, and 16 too. I'll have to dig them all out soon! By the time it gets cold enough for jeans again, I hope they are all too big. I'm loving this today![/quote']

Yay!! My pants aren't big enough yet for a new size, but they look a little bit like a soggy diaper around my butt! Super loose on the legs, too! I wish I had a collection of sizes like you. I see a lot of leggings and tunics in my near future!

HW 296 - SW 266.3 (4/1/13) - CW 249

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Dorian    683

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Yay!! My pants aren't big enough yet for a new size' date=' but they look a little bit like a soggy diaper around my butt! Super loose on the legs, too! I wish I had a collection of sizes like you. I see a lot of leggings and tunics in my near future!

HW 296 - SW 266.3 (4/1/13) - CW 249[/quote']

Wish I would've done measurements beforehand. My legs are definately smaller. Before my body was hard, like hard fat. Now everything is soft and wobbly. Does that make sense?? Anyway a change.

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Krystal7k    243

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Wish I would've done measurements beforehand. My legs are definately smaller. Before my body was hard' date=' like hard fat. Now everything is soft and wobbly. Does that make sense?? Anyway a change.[/quote']

Yes because when you weight more the fat made your skin tight the same thing happen to my belly now its all jiggly oh well were losers lol I cant wait until I run into someone I havent seen for awhile and see their reaction when I lose more

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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      1. Phil Penn

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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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