MAY 2013 POST-OP GROUP

[nursemissy 42]

I am on the way to Doctors this am. Can't pee and pain in lower back. I am hoping nothing too serious...

Sounds like a bladder infection.

Get better soon

HW 255# surgerversary 04/29/13 cw 211#

[vikkie42 2]

Had my 6 week post op today have lost 32 percent of excess weight and have 23 kg roughly 46lb to go till goal weight reached

[moniquesgettingft 9]

Yay Vikki!!!!!!!

Your doing awesome!

[moniquesgettingft 9]

Oops forgot the eeeeeeee

[vikkie42 2]

Yay Vikki!!!!!!!

Your doing awesome!

Thank hunny x

[tracik 62]

Sounds like a bladder infection.

Get better soon

HW 255# surgerversary 04/29/13 cw 211#

Thanks. Blood work shows infection, doctor says kidneys. Low potassium and Iron. Urine shows blood, ketones and Protein. I am a mess...on potassium pills and antibiotics. She said all result of surgery.

[iamworthit 208]

Thanks. Blood work shows infection' date=' doctor says kidneys. Low potassium and Iron. Urine shows blood, ketones and Protein. I am a mess...on potassium pills and antibiotics. She said all result of surgery.[/quote']

Bless your heart! Feel better!!

[shershrinking 53]

Thanks. Blood work shows infection' date=' doctor says kidneys. Low potassium and Iron. Urine shows blood, ketones and Protein. I am a mess...on potassium pills and antibiotics. She said all result of surgery.[/quote']

Oh man! Get better soon!

[chatsmom 22]

Hi All....me again. Just checking in. Hope all is well with everyone.

Me, I'm having a heck of a time. About 3 weeks ago, everything kept getting stuck. Doesn't matter how much I chew or how small the pieces are, the food gets stuck. Called my dr. last week, and was told that sometimes at 6 weeks, the esophagus sometimes swells from the inside (I also have Barrett's). He put me on a liquid diet which I've been on for a week which includes mostly just Water and Protein Shakes. Was told to slowly go back to eating beginning with puree for a few days, then soft foods, then solids. I already know I'm going to have a problem as my pills/vitamins get stuck going down and only way to get out is to throw them back up. It is frustrating. He advised me that if the food continues to get stuck after this, then they will have to stretch the esophagus.

My blood sugar also keeps dropping very low to a point where I get dizzy, lightheaded, etc. I'm 9 weeks out and down 53 pounds which I am very excited about. But, honestly, I didn't expect this. I'm hoping it's just a small hurdle in the road and once it's fix, it's fixed and I can get back on track.

[jbellastar 1]

So its been a while since I have updated. hmmmm where do I begin..... I started my journey in October12' at 372 and the day of surgery May 21 2013, I weighed 342 to date I am 303. So im losing but its been a battle. I am doing great with fluids but eating is a whole other ball game for me. I have got sick a few times where ive thrown up and there have been sometimes where I wish I would just throw up. im doing well with my Vitamins. I have no clue what to eat anymore and I am so tired of eating the same things over and over. I stalled about a month out where my weight didn't really change. I know I need to eat more that way I can burn more weight but its so hard. My best friend had the surgery as well a few weeks before me and shes just rocking it. Kind of envious of her at times but I know we are all different. I look on this website like a bible. It feels amazing knowing that there are 100's of people out there right at this moment who are going through and feel the same as I. All of my May people and even the other surgery months you guys look amazing. Keep up the good work!

[chatsmom 22]

So its been a while since I have updated. hmmmm where do I begin..... I started my journey in October12' at 372 and the day of surgery May 21 2013' date=' I weighed 342 to date I am 303. So im losing but its been a battle. I am doing great with fluids but eating is a whole other ball game for me. I have got sick a few times where ive thrown up and there have been sometimes where I wish I would just throw up. im doing well with my Vitamins. I have no clue what to eat anymore and I am so tired of eating the same things over and over. I stalled about a month out where my weight didn't really change. I know I need to eat more that way I can burn more weight but its so hard. My best friend had the surgery as well a few weeks before me and shes just rocking it. Kind of envious of her at times but I know we are all different. I look on this website like a bible. It feels amazing knowing that there are 100's of people out there right at this moment who are going through and feel the same as I. All of my May people and even the other surgery months you guys look amazing. Keep up the good work![/quote']

Slow and steady win the race!!!! Congrats in your weight lose so far!!!!!!

[tracik 62]

Hi everyone. I have had a spell of vomiting lately. My stomach hurts and then I vomit. I am either eating too much or not chewing my food enough. Is it normal to vomit during the first few months. I am trying to figure it out, but I am a little worried about the vomiting.

[jbellastar 1]

Hi everyone. I have had a spell of vomiting lately. My stomach hurts and then I vomit. I am either eating too much or not chewing my food enough. Is it normal to vomit during the first few months. I am trying to figure it out' date=' but I am a little worried about the vomiting.[/quote']

It is def normal ice been having the same problem. Take smaller bites, chew very well, and wait in between bites. It's very slow process but in the end you won't find yourself getting sick just your food getting cold lol. Hopefully you feel better.

[nursemissy 42]

Hi everyone. I have had a spell of vomiting lately. My stomach hurts and then I vomit. I am either eating too much or not chewing my food enough. Is it normal to vomit during the first few months. I am trying to figure it out' date=' but I am a little worried about the vomiting.[/quote']

If you cant keep food or fluids down then you need to call your surgeon.

Chew chew chew eat slowly.

HW 255# surgerversary 04/29/13 cw 211#

[negra 0]

I'm 7 weeks post op and I stall for the past 3 weeks. I'm really upset any suggestions how I can go back in track