May 24 Surgery Day

[summerset 5,261]

Doing ok so far. Had some problems with diarrhea for about two to three weeks. Why? No idea. It went away eventually. Regarding going to the potty I'm still not used to the lighter color of the bowel movements though.

Energy seems to be coming back slowly.

[Pup 217]

So month 4 and I am down 60lbs! Unfortunately I now need to get my gallbladder out. Seems I can't catch a break! Although skinny is feeling sooo good! How is everyone else doing?

It's been a while since I've been on here. I hear the gallbladder giving you trouble after was is common. Did you doc put you on gallbladder medication immediately after surgery?

I'm doing great!!! I love to shop now....it's just an unbelievable feeling to put on cloths and still need comfortable. I'm down 55 since surgery. I have tons of energy.

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[Pup 217]

Hey, I was wondering if anyone was dealing with hair loss yet? I have not experienced any yet.

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[Lana R. 31]

@@Pup when i wash my hair and pick it out i am losing alittle hair but not much...i am down 88 pounds but havent done much shopping was kinda holding off my clothes r huge on me...lol...i feel very tired have no energy and i am not happy about that, hoping it gets better very soon....but glad u r doing so well

[Lindsey Skinner Abbott 97]

I am losing a little hair to. Not too bad. I am the only one that notices.

[Pup 217]

@@Pup when i wash my hair and pick it out i am losing alittle hair but not much...i am down 88 pounds but havent done much shopping was kinda holding off my clothes r huge on me...lol...i feel very tired have no energy and i am not happy about that, hoping it gets better very soon....but glad u r doing so well

Still so tired? I'm sad about that. I'm sure they have checked your blood work and you're still sticking to your Protein intake. Are you possibly just simply not getting to bed early enough? Do you have sleep apnea?

Wait, WHAT???? 88 lbs???? That's fantastic!!! I bet your cloths are falling off.

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[Pup 217]

I am losing a little hair to. Not too bad. I am the only one that notices.

How is your energy level?

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[Lindsey Skinner Abbott 97]

My energy level has been so food! I don't need naps anymore! Now I do still require 7-8 hours of sleep each night but I am able to make it through the day without feeling so drained.

[summerset 5,261]

I'm envious. I still feel pretty beaten after work and getting up in the morning is always a hassle.

[Pup 217]

New Protein drink!!!! So freaking good...I know I know, it has caffeine

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[Pup 217]

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[Lana R. 31]

@@Pup no sleep apnea, having hard time getting in my Protein, seems everytime i eat meat i feel very sick, only want fruits and veggies...i have been eating nuts but know that is not enough...before surgery wasnt much of an meat eater, did buy some Protein Shakes gonna start drinking them...but still losing weight...

[Pup 217]

@@Pup no sleep apnea, having hard time getting in my Protein, seems everytime i eat meat i feel very sick, only want fruits and veggies...i have been eating nuts but know that is not enough...before surgery wasnt much of an meat eater, did buy some Protein shakes gonna start drinking them...but still losing weight...

How is cottage cheese or eggs tasting to you?

I just bought a bag of boneless frozen teriyaki chicken thighs from Sam's that are just delicious

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[summerset 5,261]

Damn, I'm noticing some reflux again... By far not as bad as it was before surgery but still.

I had my follow-up appointment on Monday and told the team. They said I should find out if the reflux is triggered by certain behavior since it's not bothering me every day (e. g. eating too late or certain foods) and then to make an appointment for a gastroscopy to take a look at things. Since I also had hernia repair there might be a problem with that again.

I have to admit I'm quite a bit scared and I'm thinking about possible catastrophes a good deal since a few days. (Yes, admittedly I'm one of these people who can catastrophize things up to esophageal cancer.) Dammit...

[Lindsey Skinner Abbott 97]

@@summerset did you get a hernia repair? I had horrible Gerd prior to surgery not even a slight sing of heartburn since. My husband catastrophizes everything! Are you taking anything daily for Gerd? I have but he told me I have to stay on the meds because of ulcers.