June Post Ops!

[Weight Warrior 445]

I agree!

I am two days post op and will be leaving the hospital in a few hours. I just showered and man that helped so much. For the most part my recovery was going very smoothly until last night. I was so nauseated and dry heaved a few times which is painful and scary. I was able to start passing gas last night, which was wonderful (never thought I would be so happy to do that)!

Right now I'm scared to take in much more than Water. My full liquids start tomorrow. So I have a few questions: what should I start out with and when did you start feeling more like yourself again? Are you always scared when you move up to a new food stage?

Thanks so much!

Surgery: 6/26/13 HW 370 SW 320

Hell yea ! I read ever label like it were instructions on how to defuse a bomb. I take no chances.

start out small and if it works for you try variations on the theme. If eggs work than run with it . etc etc ...

Here is a word of caution on something I experienced yesterday . While leaving the market I realized I had run out of precious H2O

so this store only had cold sodas and crap like that NO COLD WATER !! So I saw in the distance a case with cold "Natural " Protein Drinks

after a half hour of reading all of the labels I found what i had believed to be the perfect drink. it met all of the criteria

less than 5 on fats

23 on Protein

15 on carbs

and it was ODEWALLA pineapple, coconut, mango ... I was in heaven!!! ....... NOT!!

it was all listed in percents not in grams .... grams were there but in teeny tiny print.

of course I found this out after 3 sips ( it was just too damn sweet ) And since I had just jumped on the trolley , I rendered the return policy null and void .. SON OF A B .... $3.95 down the drain,literately

Morel to this story: KNOW the difference between percentage and Grams

OH well live and learn that's what this journey is all about .

Catch ya in the funny papers

RJ

[bonnielee 4]

Does anyone know when u can start doing sit-ups? Surgery was June 5th so 3 wks out

[kristlynngirl 184]

Does anyone know when u can start doing sit-ups? Surgery was June 5th so 3 wks out

Ask your surgeon. I had no physical restrictions at all. Was just told if something hurt not to do it.

[bonnielee 4]

Ask your surgeon. I had no physical restrictions at all. Was just told if something hurt not to do it.

I wish I had I don't see him for another month again

[msraza1982 24]

Well just got back home from my EGD. I did have a stricture they said it was so small they couldn't get the camera down. So fhey stretched it out, and I'm hoping this will be the only time. I woke up in more pain than I expected, but I think it was mostly on from the gas they use. Now I'm not experiencing near as much discomfort .... hoping no one else ends up with this problem

[aba9903 35]

This sounds amazing I've been craving Mexican food all week I can't wait to try it next weds.!!!

Refried Beans with a little shredded cheese have been my go to! I use a little bit of chicken broth to thin them out. Absolutely delicious. I will try FF sour cream and salsa if I get brave!!!

[kdgaines 41]

Refried Beans with a little shredded cheese have been my go to! I use a little bit of chicken broth to thin them out. Absolutely delicious. I will try FF sour cream and salsa if I get brave!!!

As soon as I'm free for puréed I'm doing it!!! I had potato Soup tonight and I feel great but I had bad diarrhea I'm hoping its just because it the first semi thick food I've had!

[Sara Beth 102]

I am miserable! Don't get me wrong I am ecstatic to have had my surgery , i researched it and prayed for it for about 15 years, but EVERYTHING Tastes horrible to me Or I can eat it once and the next time I go back for it it makes me gag! Nourishing my body has now become my full time job and I hate it. I am sure this is part of the transition but man is it difficult. Reading about it and walking through it are two very different things!

surgery date 6/11/13 HW: 364lbs. SW: 335.5 CW: 316 GW: 150

[aba9903 35]

As soon as I'm free for puréed I'm doing it!!! I had potato Soup tonight and I feel great but I had bad diarrhea I'm hoping its just because it the first semi thick food I've had!

Potato soup is always iffy for me!

[iamworthit 208]

I am miserable! Don't get me wrong I am ecstatic to have had my surgery ' date=' i researched it and prayed for it for about 15 years, but EVERYTHING Tastes horrible to me Or I can eat it once and the next time I go back for it it makes me gag! Nourishing my body has now become my full time job and I hate it. I am sure this is part of the transition but man is it difficult. Reading about it and walking through it are two very different things!

surgery date 6/11/13 HW: 364lbs. SW: 335.5 CW: 316 GW: 150[/quote']

I completely relate. Last night I had 3 ounces of cannaloni Beans with a tablespoon of pesto. It was so yummy. Today, the thought of it makes me want to puke. I am hoping it gets better the further out we get. I had my surgery 1 day after you.

[Mel3620 299]

I believe that our relationship with food is going to become one of eating to live and not living to eat. Much different concept for me for sure!

I didn't eat pizza tonight while everyone else was eating it! I am very proud of myself.

[msraza1982 24]

I believe that our relationship with food is going to become one of eating to live and not living to eat. Much different concept for me for sure!

I didn't eat pizza tonight while everyone else was eating it! I am very proud of myself.

I have many friends that have had this and they say it can be rough for the first few months and then you will begin to enjoy things again. Things will get better guys.... we just have to go through this tough spot for a while

[Weight Warrior 445]

I am miserable! Don't get me wrong I am ecstatic to have had my surgery ' date=' i researched it and prayed for it for about 15 years, but EVERYTHING Tastes horrible to me Or I can eat it once and the next time I go back for it it makes me gag! Nourishing my body has now become my full time job and I hate it. I am sure this is part of the transition but man is it difficult. Reading about it and walking through it are two very different things!

surgery date 6/11/13 HW: 364lbs. SW: 335.5 CW: 316 GW: 150[/quote']

it gets easier once you find your groove. hope it gets better quicker!

[Weight Warrior 445]

I believe that our relationship with food is going to become one of eating to live and not living to eat. Much different concept for me for sure!

I didn't eat pizza tonight while everyone else was eating it! I am very proud of myself.

Mel3620,

You should be proud its a tough thing that you did.

As a good friend of mine pointed out on the subject of addictions, and i paraphrase " you DON'T need Alcohol, tabacco,or illegal drugs to sustain your body, but food is the toughest addiction to break since you MUST eat"

Im proud of your victory since i LOVE pizza but alas it is something i can no longer have. its one of my trigger foods. i would rather fit into the next size down the have a slice.

Thanks gor the post...YOUR A SUPERSTAR!!!

have a great weekend

RJ

[graceann0888 145]

Had my surgery 10 days ago on the 19th. As of yesterday I am down 13lbs! Woohoo! I also went back to work tonight a few days ahead of schedule. Everything went well. My back started hurting so I just took it easy. I haven't had any problems with food yet. I have been purée ing my Soups. Had some green chili vegetable that was fantastic after all the Jello and broth! Lol. I love spicy so I'm glad I didn't have any problems with it. I might try adding a slice or two of jalapeño to my chili when I purée it. I also puréed some fat free cream cheese with a cucumber from my garden and have been eating a bite of it here and there! Very refreshing. Hope everyone is doing well.