Hi February losers! I know we've got a great group in the pre-op sub forum, but now that we are on to week two, thought we should start the thread over here too! I see a few other Feb stragglers around so hopefully they can join here too.

I had my surgery on Monday 2/3. I'm down 10.5 as of one week. Not sure if this is a normal amount or not. I'm not getting in much calories, but do get in Protein of at least 50g per day (need to up this) and all my Water. I have a drain which still causes me pain. Other than that thing, I'm doing good on my incision and recovery. Today I start back up work, but thankfully it's from home and I just have to work on a laptop or computer.

So looking forward to the losing phase of this journey with you all and learning and growing from each other.

Edited February 10, 201412 yr by kimr

Good idea Kim, We have just looked at the sugar content of baked Beans and they seem fine so that seems a good thing to try. Sounds great. How fantastic that you went out and managed some curry, there is hope for all of us! What a positive step!

Still not managing more than weetabix in the morning, flavoured ice cubes and a tiny bit of jelly at the moment. Strange how the regimes differ, Weetabix was the second thing I was given in hospital.

Thanks so much for the idea

Claire

Hey February 2014,

My surgery was on Feb. 3rd and I have been feeling great! I am down 23lbs since beginning of my pre-op diet. Healing has been fine until last evening. I have started having a burning sensation at my incision site where the drain was stitched in. It is the largest incision on my left side, with the hole where the drain came out just above it. Beginning last night I started having this burning sensation whenever I bent down, stretched to the side, strained to sit up or down. The burning sensation episodes last a little longer each time. Has anyone else experienced this? They actually take my breath away because they are so painful. It is internal pain however, not on the surface.

Hey everyone, just checking in and glad to see everyone is doing good. Still in a lot of pain on a regular basis but I'm dealing; STAYING POSTIVE!!! I'm only hungry when I smell good besides that I'm good on that end. I have been coming up with healthy recipes to share with you all once I can eat real food again... So look forward to an update on that in the next few weeks. I don't want to temp anybody to soon!!! LOL I'm so happy and blessed to have you all in my corner. So looking forward to our pics of progress too!!! Ttyl

Hey everyone, just checking in and glad to see everyone is doing good. Still in a lot of pain on a regular basis but I'm dealing; STAYING POSTIVE!!! I'm only hungry when I smell good besides that I'm good on that end. I have been coming up with healthy recipes to share with you all once I can eat real food again... So look forward to an update on that in the next few weeks. I don't want to temp anybody to soon!!! LOL I'm so happy and blessed to have you all in my corner. So looking forward to our pics of progress too!!! Ttyl

Hi Janie,

I hope the pain is improving. I have been really lucky and really have have had only mild discomfort and no gas pain. I am struggling to eat and drink but then my regime seems much faster than all yours. I started on Weetabix and yogurt which I can't cope with now. At least the fluids are going much better today and I have abandoned foods so far today.

We are also looking at recipes, it is so good to hear new ideas, so please do share them when you are ready.

Take care and hope the pain eases

Claire

I am down 12 pounds in two weeks. I feel like that is slow and I'm frustrated.

I am down 12 pounds in two weeks. I feel like that is slow and I'm frustrated.

Hi Erin,

I thought that was pretty normal, and it sounds good to me. I have lost more than that this week, because I have not been eating and it is the week of my op but 14lbs in a week sounds unhealthy to me, and I am little concerned about that. You are doing so well, I think that you need to congratulate yourself, it might be more next week though!

Claire

• Sparkykrause, I did experience that pain in the beginning, right below my belly button. I think it is the nerves that are cut as part of surgery that need to re-heal. I remember searching it on here and others had experienced it too. Only lasted a few days for me, so hopefully for you too.

• Janiestine, I'm sorry you are in so much pain, but I love your stay positive attitude! I'm so looking forward to your recipes!!!

Claire, I'm glad you are stepping back a bit and focusing on the fluids. Sounds like that is what your body is preferring. When do you go for a post-op so you can talk to a NUT?

Erin, don't be discouraged! 12lbs is fantastic. One thing you have to consider is that you are a lower BMI and you lose slower than those with a higher one.

Yesterday was a weird one for me. I puked a little Water after drinking too much. I wasn't trying to, but a medicine got stuck and I needed more water to get down. It's like the excess water had no where to go so up it came. I then had some diarrhea too. sorry tmi. I'm getting more energy back in the day, but I still sleep a lot at night!

kdidn and believieinnikki, hope you both are doing ok!

Not sure what is up with those bullet points! :-)

Thanks everyone!

What do you all think about starting a recipe share? Like, for now- Stage 1 Full liquid and Stage 2 pureed? So we can help each other as we go?

We should definitely do the recipe share

Guys. I can't stop burping every time I eat.

I can't stop farting every time I walk!

I can't stop farting every time I walk!

I wish I had that problem!!!

I can't stop farting every time I walk!

I wish I had that problem!!!

Oh my gosh... both ends.. constantly! I am a little freaked out about going to work. LOL

I had surgery on the 10th. Everything went great but I can't take my vitamins or calcium. They make me puke. Has anyone had this problem?

Hi,

Lynn, I am not having to start my Vitamins again yet. The pain meds were making me feel this way, so I am so glad that I was able to stop them so quickly.

I think sharing recipes is a great idea. So far I have had lentil Soup and a prawn chowder type thing. I can't manage anything else as yet, but I do have plans!

Wind not too bad either end but it seems to need come out quite quickly when it needs to!

Hope all is ok with all of you

Claire