May 24 Surgery Day

[summerset 5,265]

My stomach ache is way better. It's almost gone. This morning I could still clearly notice it, but it was almost gone after having a Protein shake and so far it really seems to be almost gone, so it's way better than yesterday.

Upping the PPI seems to work. I also started the Ursofalk (in case it was because of bile reflux) capsules. I wasn't supposed to take them before week four post-op (after the liquid phase) but the surgeon said I could already start taking them three weeks post-op. The morning dose stayed down without any discomfort or problems. Just took the second capsule. The PPI capsules I still open and take the little granules with a spoon.

[LoveMyBypass 251]

Is anyone working out yet? Because I'm not and I feel terrible about it.

[Pup 217]

Have you tried egg salad or chicken salad? I am going to make that. I also saw a recipe for ricotta bake that looked good.

I have the ricotta bake in my oven right now lol. I can't freaking wait for it to get done.

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@@Pup how was it? I've been hearing good things about that

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I loved it! First thing I really made that had a couple ingredients and I put in the oven and cooked.

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[LoveMyBypass 251]

Have you tried egg salad or chicken salad? I am going to make that. I also saw a recipe for ricotta bake that looked good.

I have the ricotta bake in my oven right now lol. I can't freaking wait for it to get done.

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@@Pup how was it? I've been hearing good things about that

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I loved it! First thing I really made that had a couple ingredients and I put in the oven and cooked.

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Can you share the recipe?

[Pup 217]

Hey ladies I've been MIA btwn these blood clots...shortness of breath...and just this grey cloud over I didn't want to push my negativity on you all...I, like some of you ladies just don't feel like myself anymore...idk if it has to do with the eating or the illnesses but I'm just so tired all of the time so I'm actually restarting my anti depressants to see if it'll give me a boost...I hope you all are doing well... I'm down 23 pounds so that was definitely some encouragement

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Did you stop your antidepressant at the same time you had surgery? I'm sorry to hear you're feeling down. From what everybody says, it's common and it will pass but right now I'm sure that doesn't really help.

Are the quads pretty much taken care of?

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[Pup 217]

Is anyone working out yet? Because I'm not and I feel terrible about it.

Same here, I feel I should be working on my wings and belly but I have stuck with just walking.

I've been very active though...I'm running around all day and chasing and lifting my grandbaby (she's a chunk, I shouldn't be lifting her yet)

Everytime I think about doing something with my abs though I can easily convince myself it's too early

My stomach ache is way better. It's almost gone. This morning I could still clearly notice it, but it was almost gone after having a Protein shake and so far it really seems to be almost gone, so it's way better than yesterday.

Upping the PPI seems to work. I also started the Ursofalk (in case it was because of bile reflux) capsules. I wasn't supposed to take them before week four post-op (after the liquid phase) but the surgeon said I could already start taking them three weeks post-op. The morning dose stayed down without any discomfort or problems. Just took the second capsule. The PPI capsules I still open and take the little granules with a spoon.

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[Pup 217]

https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1793517

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[Pup 217]

Eggfaces Ricotta Bake

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[LoveMyBypass 251]

https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1793517

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OMG!!! This is so good!!! Thank you for posting this! I felt so blue today. Now I feel better. ????

[yescres07 91]

Hey ladies I've been MIA btwn these blood clots...shortness of breath...and just this grey cloud over I didn't want to push my negativity on you all...I, like some of you ladies just don't feel like myself anymore...idk if it has to do with the eating or the illnesses but I'm just so tired all of the time so I'm actually restarting my anti depressants to see if it'll give me a boost...I hope you all are doing well... I'm down 23 pounds so that was definitely some encouragement

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Did you stop your antidepressant at the same time you had surgery? I'm sorry to hear you're feeling down. From what everybody says, it's common and it will pass but right now I'm sure that doesn't really help.

Are the quads pretty much taken care of?

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I stopped a month or so before surgery because the one I was on was coated so it couldn't be crushed....I thought it was the common down feeling but it's just gotten worse to a point I don't even speak to anyone and have lost complete interest in everything so I know it's a little deeper so I figured to start up again won't hurt....the clots are still under monitoring unfortunately the treatment that could be given to break them down giving me much needed relief is too dangerous because I'm so soon post op so I kind of have to just continue on with my thinners and hopefully my body will break them down on its own. The pain has relieved tremendously however when it comes it's terrible...the shortness of breath they say is cause of them but shouldn't be as severe as it is however after numerous tests they still can't find the cause so back to the surgeon n pcp I go to figure smthn out

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Edited June 15, 2016 by yescres07

[yescres07 91]

@@yescres07 did you have clots in your lungs? I had two in my lungs but is was the one in my portal vain that sent me to the hospital. I didn't have pain meds at home so I think that is what sent me to the ER faster or who knows what would have happened. I can still feel tightness in my chest sometimes but I get around a lot better. Before I knew about my clots just walking up stairs made me sweat. I thought I was just weak from not eating.

None in my lungs thankfully but the portal is what sent me to the hospital as well. I have moments where I get around great but there are times like yesterday I couldn't walk a few steps without being completely winded I went to the ER and they found no cause...I realize the stuff leading up the clot but that pain I felt the day I went to the hospital I wouldn't wish on my worse enemy...glad you're doing better hopefully it'll just be up from here

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[yescres07 91]

@@Lindsey Skinner Abbott

I had the iud for almost 5years all was great until the last year of having it I had it removed when I started having some crazy symptoms and one of them was unstoppable vaginal bleeding I took it out an voila no more bleeding my first monthly was a lot not sure how things will change on the thinners though

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Edited June 15, 2016 by yescres07

[Lindsey Skinner Abbott 97]

@@yescres07 did you have a hiatal hernia repair as well? Interesting that we both had clots in our portal vein!

[LoveMyBypass 251]

@@Lindsey Skinner Abbott

I had the iud for almost 5years all was great until the last year of having it I had it removed when I started having some crazy symptoms and one of them was unstoppable vaginal bleeding I took it out an voila no more bleeding my first monthly was a lot not sure how things will change on the thinners though

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I had to get one before surgery. It was mandatory before my insurance would cover it. I only just stopped bleeding. I get cramps still every now and then.

[Pup 217]

Hey ladies I've been MIA btwn these blood clots...shortness of breath...and just this grey cloud over I didn't want to push my negativity on you all...I, like some of you ladies just don't feel like myself anymore...idk if it has to do with the eating or the illnesses but I'm just so tired all of the time so I'm actually restarting my anti depressants to see if it'll give me a boost...I hope you all are doing well... I'm down 23 pounds so that was definitely some encouragement

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Did you stop your antidepressant at the same time you had surgery? I'm sorry to hear you're feeling down. From what everybody says, it's common and it will pass but right now I'm sure that doesn't really help.

Are the quads pretty much taken care of?

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I stopped a month or so before surgery because the one I was on was coated so it couldn't be crushed....I thought it was the common down feeling but it's just gotten worse to a point I don't even speak to anyone and have lost complete interest in everything so I know it's a little deeper so I figured to start up again won't hurt....the clots are still under monitoring unfortunately the treatment that could be given to break them down giving me much needed relief is too dangerous because I'm so soon post op so I kind of have to just continue on with my thinners and hopefully my body will break them down on its own. The pain has relieved tremendously however when it comes it's terrible...the shortness of breath they say is cause of them but shouldn't be as severe as it is however after numerous tests they still can't find the cause so back to the surgeon n pcp I go to figure smthn out

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I hope to get off my depression meds one day but I didn't think it would be a good idea to do it anytime soon. I hope that things get better for you after you start them back up...that's no fun to feel so down.

Clots- they make me nervous, but it sounds like they are on top of it.

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