April 16th role call - who's with me!

[Melodica 64]

I'm not really bloated, but I've been having more gas pains today - right on the middle of my chest under my ribcage. It's been really annoying.

I also forgot to take my Prilosec earlier and paid for it. Some of the worst heartburn/reflux ever. Yuck.

[Mschwartz924 45]

I think my bloating never went away. It seems to get worse as the day goes on. Not to be gross but I think I need a laxative! Lol!

[butterfly2014 128]

Yea Ive also had some xtreme gas on my chest today. Geez we're a mess lol

[butterflypinup 136]

I had gas pain until I started taking gasx strips on a regular basis. Probably not a good idea but I take them every couple hours even when I'm not gassy. I was feeling super bloated until I got my pottying on track with murilax.

[butterfly2014 128]

Yea Im gonna get some gasx strips today. I just didnt get them cause alot of people say it didnt work for them but Im gonna give them a try. Last night was just horrible it felt almost like I could barely breath with how bad the chest gases were.

Fingers crossed this works.

[Mschwartz924 45]

Ok girls I'm getting upset....I'm only down 7lbs since my surgery what am I doing wrong? I lost 11lbs on the liquid diet one week prior. I know it's 18 lbs since April 9th but I'm quickly getting upset cause yesterday I was 232.4 and after a full day if working and a supermarket run I'm 233 today? Thank you for letting me vent!

[butterflypinup 136]

Okay! Sigh I threw every meal I ate yesterday up and passed out as well. Urine is clear so getting enough fluids and getting about 40 G Protein in and 400-500 calories. I can eat about a cup and never feel full. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

Positive side. I did try Vitamins today and I'm holding those and Breakfast down. Each day is a new challenge but I'm conquering them in stride. Baby steps. Just keep swimming.

[Bluesea71 698]

Hello ladies! Checking in from Yosemite village. This first experience traveling has had it's pros and cons. I brought Protein Shakes, hummus and cottage cheese with me. The family just left for a hike and I stayed behind to read my book and relax. We were just here a few weeks ago and I was able to get my hiking fix. Can't wait to heal and hit the trails again!

[mysleeveid13 100]

Okay! Sigh I threw every meal I ate yesterday up and passed out as well. Urine is clear so getting enough fluids and getting about 40 G Protein in and 400-500 calories. I can eat about a cup and never feel full. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

Positive side. I did try Vitamins today and I'm holding those and Breakfast down. Each day is a new challenge but I'm conquering them in stride. Baby steps. Just keep swimming.

That stinks! My nutritionist told me to go back one stage in the diet if this happens. For example, if you are on all liquids go back to Clear Liquids or if you are on purees go back to all liquids. Just for a day or two until you start feeling better. Then, slowly add in one food at a time so you can see if there's a certain food that you aren't tolerating well. I'm still on Clear Liquids so I can't offer anything from experience.....but that's what I wrote down from our visit. Hope you feel better.

[mysleeveid13 100]

Hello ladies! Checking in from Yosemite village. This first experience traveling has had it's pros and cons. I brought Protein Shakes, hummus and cottage cheese with me. The family just left for a hike and I stayed behind to read my book and relax. We were just here a few weeks ago and I was able to get my hiking fix. Can't wait to heal and hit the trails again!

Mmmm hummus. Can't wait to get off clear liquids! I feel like I'm about to lose my mind. It's torture cooking! My husband is out of town so I'm making meals. Ugh. But enough about me, I'm glad you are getting some relaxation and enjoying the outdoors. You'll be back on the trails before you know it!

[Melodica 64]

Don't feel bad, Mschwartz. I've lost weight since surgery, but I somehow put on a pound over the past couple of days. I'm not getting in my Protein, I'm sure that's part of the reason why I gained. I guess our bodies are just confused. It's a bummer when you're eating tons less than what you did and see a gain, but I guess you just have to keep going and try to improve (or that's what I keep trying to tell myself).

Butterflypinup, I can also eat a lot of liquids and never really feel full. I was thinking maybe something was wrong with me - that my sleeve had stretched or I was just weird. Makes me feel better to know that someone else is seeing the same thing. That sucks about the throwing up and passing out - if that continues, you should definitely let your doctor know.

Glad to hear that the Vitamins stayed down! I've been kinda bad about not taking mine daily (I always forget). I've got to get better about that and the Protein.< /p>

My biggest issue is still extreme fatigue. Feels like I'll never have energy again. Also feel bloated today, but my period is overdue already, so I guess that's why. Should be interesting to see how the surgery affects all that.

[butterfly2014 128]

Well I have finally been able to make Protein intake more tolerable. I made yummy smoothie with my Protein and it turned out great! My ninja blender came in handy.

banana

squeezed orange juice

peaches

ice

vanilla protein

I know its so missing the berries but cant have those yet...baby steps.

Also spoke to my Dr today he told to get on prilosec for acid reflux.

Well hope everyones weekend gets a little easier!

[webhopper 57]

Okay! Sigh I threw every meal I ate yesterday up and passed out as well. Urine is clear so getting enough fluids and getting about 40 G Protein in and 400-500 calories. I can eat about a cup and never feel full. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

Positive side. I did try Vitamins today and I'm holding those and breakfast down. Each day is a new challenge but I'm conquering them in stride. Baby steps. Just keep swimming.

For nausea and vomiting my nut said go back to clear liquid diet.

[Melodica 64]

That shake sounds really good, butterfly. I may have to try that! I'm drinking one of mine now. I'm so looking forward to soft foods so I don't have to drink as many of these shakes.

My doctor actually prescribed Prilosec and had me start taking it the day after surgery. At first it really helped, but the past couple of nights I've had some reflux, so I don't know what's going on.

[Mschwartz924 45]

Hi girls! Today was a good day! After getting in the scale this morning and gaining I turned the day around. Starting puréed foods definitely helped! I also walked 2 miles (well after a long nap). Here's to feeling better and moving on!