December Surgeries!?!?!?

[DelayedGratification 14]

Surgery went really well yesterday. Dr. found a hiatal hernia which he repaired. Chest is a little tight. I was able to sit up in a chair late last evening for 45 minutes. Step one diet today and walking, walking, walking.

so day five for me and you huh. How are u doing? If u have a my fitness pal account u are welcome to friend me if u like. Seeing as how we both had surgery on the same day my user name on there is xrayshel it's a great way to track everything I eat and I'm able to see all my friends food diaries too so that's helpful! And motivational as well.

Hi xrayshel, I just sent you a message through MyFitnessPal. Anyone else wanting to connect my user name on MyFitnessPal is Repurposed2013

Edited January 5, 2014 by DelayedGratification

[Cherryhair 88]

Hi Guys

I'm a 12/30 post oper too. I just sent you both mfp friend request. How are you all doing? I'm a little tired or the pain/discomfort and getting bored being at home.

[DelayedGratification 14]

Hi Guys I'm a 12/30 post oper too. I just sent you both mfp friend request. How are you all doing? I'm a little tired or the pain/discomfort and getting bored being at home.

Hi there, got your friend connect on MyFitnessPal & I'm looking forward to the fitness encouragement we'll share. my RNY was 12/11. I'm doing well but still learning and adjusting. This week I battled with Constipation and so I introduced a mild laxative and added sugar free Fiber gummies. I'm losing very slowly but as long as the scale nudges downward, I'm good with it. I'm 3 weeks post op and have only lost 8 lbs since surgery. How's your experience going other than being bored at home?

Edited January 5, 2014 by DelayedGratification

[Greenize42 62]

I am having problems with Constipation as well and I am not feeling my best! I am glad you posted about the fiber gummies I will have to get some of those and take with my miralsx.

[Mkmb2006 41]

Be careful with the gummies; I know I'm not allowed them. Apparently, milk of magnesia provides the magnesium you need to go, but the stuff is like licking a gym sock - so nasty (but the one time i tried it, it worked like a charm). My doc reminded me that because I'm eating so little, that theres a difference between feeling constipated (bloating, gas, pain) and "little input, little output". In any case, he said that if Constipation is an issue, try Senekot laxative, which are small and vegetable-based tablets. Hope that helps.

Edited January 6, 2014 by Mkmb2006

[Cherryhair 88]

Thank you I'm facing the same issue with Constipation which I'm hoping is due to the fact Im still taking hydrocodone around the clock . I'm a little concerned about needing it so frequently a week later but when I don't take it the pain on my left side prevents me from moving. My dr appts tomorrow am though. Otherwise doing fine going from periods of elation to sadness-darn hormones and losing slowly too. I'm going to try not to care until all the pain is gone and I am clear to exercise.

Edited January 6, 2014 by Cherryhair

[MzEboni912 177]

Be careful with the gummies; I know I'm not allowed them. Apparently, milk of magnesia provides the magnesium you need to go, but the stuff is like licking a gym sock - so nasty (but the one time i tried it, it worked like a charm). My doc reminded me that because I'm eating so little, that theres a difference between feeling constipated (bloating, gas, pain) and "little input, little output". In any case, he said that if Constipation is an issue, try Senekot laxative, which are small and vegetable-based tablets. Hope that helps.

Thanks if that happens to me I'll use Senekot.

Edited January 6, 2014 by MzEboni912

[Greenize42 62]

I am using miralsx and I know tmi but I finally just used a suppository and it worked! I was miserable and I had to do something

[LeanMeanFightinMachine 38]

I am a pooping machine... Ugh.! Trying to figure out this last week which med, food, what exactly is making me shoot out whatever I put in. Because frankly, it's starting to make me feel not so nice.;( I think it may be sugar alcohols in the Popsicles but not sure yet. That'd be great to be sensitive to sugar substitutes wouldn't it?! Grr. I'm done b*#%^ in, down ten pounds so that's a good thing but I sure don't want to cramp/poop out the other 70 for cripes sake. hanging in there. How's everybody?

[*Misty*Raine* 192]

I am using miralsx and I know tmi but I finally just used a suppository and it worked! I was miserable and I had to do something

I use Miralax on a daily basis. It is gentle on the tummy and uses the Water already in ur system and pulls it into the bowels to help move em. It's great stuff and u can mix it with water and it's tasteless. Or put it in ur Protein Shake and u really can't tell it's even in there! This is gentle enough my surgeon already said I can still use it after my bypass. Hope this helps!

[Greenize42 62]

Yes I took some last night tasteless etc. We shall see how it does! I am still not feeling normal! So for now no soft foods just Protein Drinks Water etc!

[Greenize42 62]

I was just thinking how many blogs can you go on to talk about gas, bloating, Constipation, and all if the other issues!!!

[kata13 56]

Wow..I am 12 days out and I am allowed to start eating normal foods. My biggest issue will be the volume and eating slowly. I will need to start weighing and measuring to make sure I don't over do it too.

[MzEboni912 177]

Wow..I am 12 days out and I am allowed to start eating normal foods. My biggest issue will be the volume and eating slowly. I will need to start weighing and measuring to make sure I don't over do it too.

Best wishes on your journey.

[*Misty*Raine* 192]

Yes I took some last night tasteless etc. We shall see how it does! I am still not feeling normal! So for now no soft foods just Protein drinks Water etc!

When I first started taking it, I wanna say it took a couple of doses before it really started working.... But I had a real bad problem with it too... Just be patient and keep taking it even if u don't see immediate results, cause u WILL! and if u stay on it daily, u will see a major difference! It's good stuff.