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Post Op March 2014

McLosin

By McLosin, in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

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Srreeder    78

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Home from hospital and in my own bed!! Concentrating on fluids, Protein will have to come soon though!

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Dolfinldy1    69

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Ok I have a real problem with being OCD. I just started on full liquids this afternoon and I'm already freaking out, second guessing myself... Am I eating too much? How do I know for sure I'm not putting too much stress on my pouch? Anyone else stress abt this or just me?

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Dolfinldy1    69

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For those of you who have had surgery, did you find it uncomfortable to sleep in your own bed when you got home? My surgery is Monday and I was wondering if I needed to invest in a wedge or bed rest pillow. I've heard that some people have to sleep in a recliner for the first week or so.

I didn't have a recliner or money to buy one so I slept in a bed. The first two night I slept in the guest bed to keep my dogs away from me and then I moved to my own bed. I used lots and lots of pillows to kind of keep me propped up. I also bought a body pillow to lean on which has been very helpful even though I've had to fight my dogs to keep custody of it at night.
Wallflower your post made me giggle. I have a dog issue too. I have a 167 lb German Shepard that I've kenneled since my surgery. Bringing him home tomorrow. Hope he's not psycho excited, he's like a small pony. Lots of pillows for a few days I guess. Lol.

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SugarFreeMe    293

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I've been on a recliner since surgery. I also had to have a Haital Hernia repaired, so I don't want to risk any kind of reflux. Maybe next week I'll get brave and lie flat. (After my follow-up with the surgeon)

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cathleenann    0

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Had my surgery on the 26th, 3rd day post-op ... feeling horrible, nauseous... simply feel like crap! I have read a lot ok of pain and discomfort after surgery but haven't seen anyone talk about simply feeling lousy... does this last long.

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Dolfinldy1    69

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<p>Had my surgery on the 26th, 3rd day post-op ... feeling horrible, nauseous... simply feel like crap! I have read a lot ok of pain and discomfort after surgery but haven't seen anyone talk about simply feeling lousy... does this last long. </p>

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Hi cathleenann. I had mine the 24th, I'm so sorry you're feeling so lousy. I wish I hd words of wisdom for you but all I can say is look how long you worked to be able to have surgery and you're probably just one that's body and emotions are struggling a little bit to adjust to the new you. I'm sure it's difficult but keep the faith and stay positive. This too shall pass. Sending prayers your way sweetie. Hang in there girl. You can do this!!????

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Blue614    133

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Had my surgery on the 26th, 3rd day post-op ... feeling horrible, nauseous... simply feel like crap! I have read a lot ok of pain and discomfort after surgery but haven't seen anyone talk about simply feeling lousy... does this last long.

have you spoken with your doctor about the nausea? I'm sure they can give you something to try and ease that. If it's any comfort to you, each day gets better, just try and walk and sit up and be as active as possible. Wishing you well!!

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Srreeder    78

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Had my surgery on the 26th, 3rd day post-op ... feeling horrible, nauseous... simply feel like crap! I have read a lot ok of pain and discomfort after surgery but haven't seen anyone talk about simply feeling lousy... does this last long.

I was the 26th as well. I am not having nasea, but I am LOW on energy.

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Blue614    133

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My energy level goes up and down ...once our bodies adjust this will stabilize

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/KiMbErLy/    15

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<p>Hey everyone. 10 days out and I'm going good. I still don't get all the liquids in, I try but gosh it's a lot. I've been able to eat 4 oz cream of chicken Soup strained with 1/2 scoop of Protein, strained cream of mushroom soup with 1/2 scoop protein, 1/3 cup regular cream of wheat with 1/2 scoop protein. Also doing 4 oz Protein Shakes throughout the day. My go to at this point is 8oz hot tea with whey protein, very yummy and easy on the tummy. I've been adding 1 item a day and seeing how it goes. Tomato Soup didn't work well, it went right threw, but at least it didn't make me throw up. Tomorrow I'm going to try the pureed re-fried Beans with a little fat free sour cream. Very exciting stuff. Down a total of 19 pds since the start of the 2 week Meal Replacement - I'll take that. Hope your all doing well. Have a great weekend.</p>

Woo hooo! You are doing AMAZING! Keep up the great work!

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/KiMbErLy/    15

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Ok I have a real problem with being OCD. I just started on full liquids this afternoon and I'm already freaking out, second guessing myself... Am I eating too much? How do I know for sure I'm not putting too much stress on my pouch? Anyone else stress abt this or just me?

Maybe eat out of measuring cups? I ordered tupperware from e-bay in 1 and 2 oz sizes. Thats what i will eat out of. Yay for you getting to pureed foods! Enjoy.

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/KiMbErLy/    15

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<p>Had my surgery on the 26th, 3rd day post-op ... feeling horrible, nauseous... simply feel like crap! I have read a lot ok of pain and discomfort after surgery but haven't seen anyone talk about simply feeling lousy... does this last long. </p>

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YOU ARE NOT ALONE! I'm 11 days post op and going through this right now. It feels like morning sickness. I think it may have something to do with hormone levels shifting. Good Luck! Rest, Water and showers to escape....time will get us through this.

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KristinaRnY    455

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Curious when your first BM was after surgery? My surgery was Monday. My bariatric team called me yesterday to see how I was doing and one of the questions they asked was if I had a bm yet? I was also concerned about this so I have taken milk of magnesia the last two days. They said if I don't have one by the end of the weekend I'll have to try something different. I was just curious when you had one and how long after surgery it was? Part of me doesn't even understand how I have any waste to have one! Lol

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desig1814    17

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Curious when your first BM was after surgery? My surgery was Monday. My bariatric team called me yesterday to see how I was doing and one of the questions they asked was if I had a bm yet? I was also concerned about this so I have taken milk of magnesia the last two days. They said if I don't have one by the end of the weekend I'll have to try something different. I was just curious when you had one and how long after surgery it was? Part of me doesn't even understand how I have any waste to have one! Lol

I didn't understand either! My surgery was the 24th & I had my 1st BM weds!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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