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4 weeks post-op, almost 1/2 way to goal

Margie122

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Margie122    845

Margie122
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I had surgery on 8/17. Initially I had a rough time with nausea and dry heaving and was readmitted to the hospital for an additional 4 days. Since then things have been going well. I weighed myself this morning and I was 230.2lbs. I am .2lbs away from a 65lb loss and halfway to my weigh loss goal. I lost 39lbs pre-surgery and in 4 weeks I've lost 26lbs.

I am so grateful for this surgery and for my wonderful surgical team. The support I have received from my team, my family and friends who know I've had surgery, and from the people here has been amazing. Thanks!

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_Kate_    2,224

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Well done !! You have obviously worked hard and now reaping the rewards. :D

I am over half way to goal and its a lovely feeling.

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ExcitedNana    30

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Are you able to get in all of the Proteins? I can't get it in! Starting today I'm going to keep a daily journal. I'm hoping that will help me find my down times and will concentrate on getting more. I think I'm doing OK with Water. Congratulations on your success. I'm so happy I had this surgery also. Excited to see where I will be at the end of the year. My husband and I are celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary next weekend and he told me we are going on a cruise the day after Christmas.

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Margie122    845

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Thanks Kate :)

ExcitedNana - yes I am able to get in all my Protein - NOW. The first few weeks were rough. I have to supplement with a Protein shake though, or else I wouldn't be able to do it. I am doing ok with Water but still having a rough go at getting all my Vitamins and supplements in. I'm ok with the two chewable Multivitamins, but remembering the other 3 doses of Calcium and making sure I schedule them out 2 hours after the Multivitamin is a real drag. So far I haven't made it one day getting in the two Multivitamins and 3 Calcium. So far the best I've done is the 2 Multivitamin and 2 calcium. I'm hoping to do better this week. I think once I'm able to SWALLOW the pills, it will be easier. The chewable vitamins and calcium are just downright sweet and they are tough to get down.

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Whitney1968    54

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@@Margie122 I too was readmitted to the hospital after vomiting and dry heaving, etc. My problem was a bowel obstruction. Why were you readmitted?

I'm happy to say that I am alive and well. This only happens to 2% of patients. I just happen to be one of them. I had my original surgery on 8-19-15 and was readmitted for emergency surgery on 8-24-15 and stayed 3 days in the hospital. I haven't had any problems with eating or drinking. I have been hungry all the time and am ready for some REAL food.< /p>

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Margie122    845

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Whitney1968 - I was readmitted for the nausea and dry heaving because my surgeon was concerned I might pop a staple and get a leak. The dry heaving just would NOT STOP. I ended up in the hospital again for another 3 night/4 day stay. It took two full days to get the nausea under control and for me to be able to eat anything. It took another day for the dry heaving to stop. I'm sorry you had a bowel obstruction, that sounds awful :unsure: . I hope you are on the mend now!

I am on real food now. My taste buds changed after surgery and the Protein shakes were so stinking sweet...they were hard to drink. They are a little easier now, but still sweet. I think once you get on real food you will be amazed at how little it takes to make you feel full. Good luck!

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Whitney1968    54

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So far my tastebuds haven't changed like everyone else says they do.

I hope you are right about feeling full on real food. Can't wait.

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TXTinana    269

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Yay Margie! I am excited for you!!! I too, today, am riding my 4 week high. I am down 23 since surgery on the 17th, but still got a ways to go.

Keep it up!!!

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_Kate_    2,224

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@@ExcitedNana

Try my fitness pal... You can log everything there and now they have the barcode scanner its very easy to keep track of everything you have. Best of luck :)

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The Candidate    3,215

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Sorry you had a bit of a rough start, but happy to hear it's gotten better. Congrats on your amazing progress! You're doing great'

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