OCTOBER 2014

[BubblyTXGirl 30]

What kind of foods are you trying? It's normal to be lactose intolerant. But they say wait a few weeks and try again and it might be fine. My Dr. told me to treat my new stomach like a newborns tummy. Eat really mild. Did you have to do the pureed stage? That's what I'm on.

I did grill some tilapia tonight. OMG, it was SO good!! I just chewed, chewed, chewed and it went down just fine! I also had pureed cauliflower and taters. Mmmm.

Amylynn I am just trying to get heavier liquids in. Now before I can start soft foods. I was supposed to go to puréed foods after that and I started bubbling in the back of my throat :/ so I had to go back to straight Clear Liquids. Tonight I had 4 super tiny bites of mashed potatoes it was the first thing that hasn't made me want to puke. I finally bought ginger and lemons and limes to freeze for my nausea. If I'm not feeling better in Thurs I'm asking for zoforan or he patch again! My doc said it sounded like I was dealing wit some residual inflammation. I cannot complain too much, I have lost just over 30 lbs according to my scale at home... When I'm naked lol ????. And I was so blessed I spent 24 hours in the hospital! I cannot believe I lost so much in a month, it seems like that's not the "norm" but I didn't have a pre surgery diet. My insurance only approved my procedure 36 hours before surgery, so I didn't really have any prep time. My doc has been wonderful though!

[BubblyTXGirl 30]

I wear a binder and have to wear it till the end of December. What I do is, I put it on over a camisole kind of thing under a regular shirt. At home, I have big comfy tee shirt type nightgowns. I wear the binder over them too. No incision irritation! Hope this helps!

. I wear a "tummy tamer" I couldn't get the binder to stay on it kept getting bunched and weird... I don't know if I was supposed to stop wearing it or not, but it (tummy tamer) has been so much better for support and comfort.

[amylynns 802]

. I wear a "tummy tamer" I couldn't get the binder to stay on it kept getting bunched and weird... I don't know if I was supposed to stop wearing it or not, but it (tummy tamer) has been so much better for support and comfort.

I will have to try both of these ideas. I just feel like I'm holding my belly a lot,especially at work. A little support there would help a lot. Thanks gals!

[amylynns 802]

Amylynn I am just trying to get heavier liquids in. Now before I can start soft foods. I was supposed to go to puréed foods after that and I started bubbling in the back of my throat :/ so I had to go back to straight Clear Liquids. Tonight I had 4 super tiny bites of mashed potatoes it was the first thing that hasn't made me want to puke. I finally bought ginger and lemons and limes to freeze for my nausea. If I'm not feeling better in Thurs I'm asking for zoforan or he patch again! My doc said it sounded like I was dealing wit some residual inflammation. I cannot complain too much, I have lost just over 30 lbs according to my scale at home... When I'm naked lol ????. And I was so blessed I spent 24 hours in the hospital! I cannot believe I lost so much in a month, it seems like that's not the "norm" but I didn't have a pre surgery diet. My insurance only approved my procedure 36 hours before surgery, so I didn't really have any prep time. My doc has been wonderful though!

Oh goodness, I've never had that feeling before. Nausea, yes. But usually if I've eaten too much or too fast.

I always weigh naked too! I've lost 30 as well, but I had two weeks liquid diet before surgery. That's awesome you got approved and scheduled for surgery so quickly!

I hope you can get through the nausea soon so you can eat something!

[amylynns 802]

Oh rats. I'm on the wrong forum. I was sleeved not bypassed. Geesh.

It's alright! We won't kick you out!! :-)

[j.marie 22]

Hey guys,

So I'm 1 month out and I get a burning type pain from my belly button to the upper right side of my incision. I feel it when I get up out of my chair at work or when I bend to far.anyone else feeling this? Oh I posted about pain a few days ago but gas x/ and heating pad fixed me right up. This won't go away

Edited November 12, 2014 by j.marie

[smiley922 447]

ok mom!!!

Dehydration is my biggest fear, it can happen so easy. And I cannot afford to get dehydrated and end up back in the hospital.

[Beni 1,484]

I am two weeks past surgery and I have not lost any weight in 3 days. In fact, this morning I had gained 0.6 of a pound. I only eat 2 tablespoons of food 3 times per day and 4oz of Protein Shakes also 3 times per day. I am moderately active. How is it even possible that my weight loss has come to a halt. I know, I always knew this surgery may not work for me. I will be the only person in WLS history who fails to lose weight. My worst fear is upon me. What do I do?

[DoraP 28]

Hi, it's been a while.

The last few days I feel like my nerves are made out of

strings... One bad sentence and I start to cry... I don't know maybe because

I used to eat or smoke or have a coffee instead of crying, and now I don't.

Does this happen to anybody else?

[smiley922 447]

@@Beni, are you getting in all your Protein and liquids? Are you going to the bathroom? U know what I mean. Try and eat a little more, make sure your body hasn't gone into starvation mode. Put the scale away for a few days. All that being said, I had gotten down to 155 last Friday, then Saturday back up to 157, took til this morning to see 155 again and only weighed myself 20 time between Friday and this morning. But I don't have a problem with the scale, haha. Think I need to hide it somehow.

[DoraP 28]

I am two weeks past surgery and I have not lost any weight in 3 days. In fact, this morning I had gained 0.6 of a pound. I only eat 2 tablespoons of food 3 times per day and 4oz of Protein shakes also 3 times per day. I am moderately active. How is it even possible that my weight loss has come to a halt. I know, I always knew this surgery may not work for me. I will be the only person in WLS history who fails to lose weight. My worst fear is upon me. What do I do?

Beni don't worry, last week I haven't lost any weight for five days so I had the same negative thoughts

but now I am back on track so I am sure it will restart for you as well. One thing, isn't 3 Protein Shakes too much? Be careful with the calories in Protein shakes!

[BubblyTXGirl 30]

Beni don't worry, last week I haven't lost any weight for five days so I had the same negative thoughts

but now I am back on track so I am sure it will restart for you as well. One thing, isn't 3 Protein Shakes too much? Be careful with the calories in Protein shakes!

Beni, I agree with DoraP, I would cut the protein shakes. Work on small frequent meals. And tons of water! That will flush the ketones your body is making. You could possibly not be flushing them with that many meals. My doc said, the most important thing the first 4-6 weeks is hydration not protein, you could re stretch your pouch too soon. This surgery will work for you???? it's hard to keep optimistic when the scale doesn't budge. You can do this! ????

[BubblyTXGirl 30]

Beni, I agree with DoraP, I would cut the Protein Shakes. Work on small frequent meals. And tons of water! That will flush the ketones your body is making. You could possibly not be flushing them with that many meals. My doc said, the most important thing the first 4-6 weeks is hydration not Protein, you could re stretch your pouch too soon. This surgery will work for you???? it's hard to keep optimistic when the scale doesn't budge. You can do this! ????

[Janice1968 92]

Hey guys,

So I'm 1 month out and I get a burning type pain from my belly button to the upper right side of my incision. I feel it when I get up out of my chair at work or when I bend to far.anyone else feeling this? Oh I posted about pain a few days ago but gas x/ and heating pad fixed me right up. This won't go away

[misstvb 248]

I am two weeks past surgery and I have not lost any weight in 3 days. In fact, this morning I had gained 0.6 of a pound. I only eat 2 tablespoons of food 3 times per day and 4oz of Protein Shakes also 3 times per day. I am moderately active. How is it even possible that my weight loss has come to a halt. I know, I always knew this surgery may not work for me. I will be the only person in WLS history who fails to lose weight. My worst fear is upon me. What do I do?

I had the same and still will Stall

for a day or two as I take this journey. Two shakes a day (buy the ones that are 30 grams off Protein each). Make sure your fluids are 64 oz. My doctor recommends three 1/2 cup meals a day. And only weigh yourself once a week. Your're NOT going to fall. Keep the faith.