Calling all October sleevers!!

[sug7768 5]

Oct 24! So excited!

[Oct2017as 10]

Had my surgery Oct 19 ..2 days out not feeling to well since coming home. Still have a lot when i try to eat and i get some weird pains right under my chest. Hoping it gets better.

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[Bruno1966 20]

8 minutes ago, cindyRH said:

I was told it was ok to shower next day just dry pat dry incisions and no baths until tape on incisions falls off on its own.

Thanks. Much appreciated!

[Bruno1966 20]

3 minutes ago, Oct2017as said:

Had my surgery Oct 19 ..2 days out not feeling to well since coming home. Still have a lot when i try to eat and i get some weird pains right under my chest. Hoping it gets better.

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It continues to surprise how differently everyone reacts. Makes me wonder if we all have different tolerance levels for pain, if it is about your surgeon, how well prepared you are? Wish there was a clear answer but doubtful one exists. My 6 day jitters grow. Am I the only person to have doubts and think what the F am I doing? Get your **** together, work harder and in spite of all your continuous failures at weight loss you got this?

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

I think we all think WTF am I doing!!! I am about to pass out, don't know how the next two days will be w/o ANY Protein Shakes, I'll be in a stupor...

[Missytee 138]

My date is 10/23/17

Congratulations

[amb052492 84]

I am 11 days out today. As of today I am down 25 pounds since my two week preop diet (I only lost about 8 preop). It is crazy to me how fast the weight is coming off, but I know this won't last long. Today I went to the grocery and one of my friends walked past me and didn't realize it was me, that was a good feeling.

I have been having some major depression post op. I feel so uncomfortable. I'm not sure what to put in my stomach and I can already tell it's temperamental. I don't even want junk food anymore, I just want food. I want to physically chew something and not being able to is making me grouchy and down. I'm hoping this goes away soon.

I didn't believe everyone when they told me I'd feel awful afterwards physically and emotionally. I figured with the weight coming off I'd be excited instead. I am very excited that I have lost a great amount of weight and don't want to be ungrateful, but that excitement only lasts for so long.

I know that once I am fully healed and able to follow a balanced and healthy diet that I will not regret this. But right now, I am thinking "WHAT THE F**K HAVE I DONE?" Should I have just stayed fat? I wish I didn't feel this way. Anyone else?


Sleeved 10/10/17 • HW 280 (3/1/17) • SW 259 (10/10) • CW 242 (10/21) • GW 180 (TBD)

[Nour khaled 4]

That is completely normal. I am 18 days post op and i have felt that exact way since i had the surgery. Yesterday and today i actually had fish and chewed on it, how ever now i am going through the “what if i eat and i have a leak” thoughts. I am following doctors orders so i am not just eating out of no where.
The thoughts are still following me tho, its mentally harder than it is physically. But i am thinking of 4 months down, i am thinking of that girl that will be so happy and content with her life. So i am not listening to my negativity now.

[amb052492 84]

That is completely normal. I am 18 days post op and i have felt that exact way since i had the surgery. Yesterday and today i actually had fish and chewed on it, how ever now i am going through the “what if i eat and i have a leak” thoughts. I am following doctors orders so i am not just eating out of no where.
The thoughts are still following me tho, its mentally harder than it is physically. But i am thinking of 4 months down, i am thinking of that girl that will be so happy and content with her life. So i am not listening to my negativity now.

Thank you for responding. It makes me feel better that I am not alone. I hate to have these negative feelings, and I try not to share them with others in my life because I don't want to be difficult to be around. It just has been wearing on me and it's nice to see that I'm not the only one having these feelings. I also have some phobias about creating a leak. If we just stick to the plan we should be fine!


Sleeved 10/10/17 • HW 280 (3/1/17) • SW 259 (10/10) • CW 242 (10/21) • GW 180 (TBD)

[Rainbow_Warrior 996]

6 hours ago, Bruno1966 said:

One thing on my mind that I have not found on here is, showering after surgery?

When I had my 6am meds the day after surgery (and had been using the 'bottle' under the bed covers for urination) they asked me if I might like to try standing up "a bit later" and "maybe walk yourself to the toilet and shower".

I agreed that I'd be happy to try.

So I sat up on the edge of the bed after 7am. I went for a walk to the nurses' station (15-20 metres) and back. Later on, I went to the toilet. At about 10am, after the doctors had done their rounds, I went to the shower.

The nurses on duty sent a tiny 19 year old nursing assistant in to assist me. I had a shower chair which I used for the first minute or two while I "soaped up" but I felt okay about standing to Shampoo and to rinse off. I towelled myself dry and dressed myself.

All the while I had the availability of assistance but did not require it.

I am sure if you ask, Bruno1966, that you'll find that you will be supported or assisted if you are unable to do it yourself.

[Rainbow_Warrior 996]

2 hours ago, Oct2017as said:

Still have a lot when i try to eat

A lot of ... ?

food?

Pain?

Discomfort?

[Rainbow_Warrior 996]

1 hour ago, amb052492 said:

I have been having some major depression post op. I feel so uncomfortable. I'm not sure what to put in my stomach and I can already tell it's temperamental. I don't even want junk food anymore, I just want food. I want to physically chew something and not being able to is making me grouchy and down. I'm hoping this goes away soon.

This comment, in light of what you said before and after it is scary.

Why do you not know what to eat (and to buy) and what your timetable is to try certain types of food?

Before my surgery, I had to spend time with a dietitian (twice) and an exercise therapist. Each of them had a suggested timetable for eating and movement/exercise.

It actually says what to eat and for approximately how long. When to move and what exercises to try.

Each of them gave me an A4 display booklet with their thoughts and expectations laid out.

Julie, my dietitian, had suggested eating plans in two week blocks. How to get my Protein. How to get variety. When to move from watery liquids to purees; when to move from purees to small amounts of solid foods; which order to eat each type of food.

I am puzzled as to why you have not had this sort of support.

[amb052492 84]

This comment, in light of what you said before and after it is scary.
Why do you not know what to eat (and to buy) and what your timetable is to try certain types of food?
Before my surgery, I had to spend time with a dietitian (twice) and an exercise therapist. Each of them had a suggested timetable for eating and movement/exercise.
It actually says what to eat and for approximately how long. When to move and what exercises to try.
Each of them gave me an A4 display booklet with their thoughts and expectations laid out.
Julie, my dietitian, had suggested eating plans in two week blocks. How to get my Protein. How to get variety. When to move from watery liquids to purees; when to move from purees to small amounts of solid foods; which order to eat each type of food.
I am puzzled as to why you have not had this sort of support.

Sorry I guess I wasn't very clear. I have a booklet that I am trying to follow. My first week was Clear Liquids, right now is full liquids, next week purée, then soft foods and so on. The gave me several examples of what to try. My issue is that anytime something touches my stomach, I get almost a stomach virus sensation. My stomach knots up. Protein Drinks come right back up. I have gradually been trying something new each day but I've found that there are more things that hurt me than ones that go down okay. I was curious if anyone else experienced this and if it is just temporary?


Sleeved 10/10/17 • HW 280 (3/1/17) • SW 259 (10/10) • CW 242 (10/21) • GW 180 (TBD)

[Rainbow_Warrior 996]

26 minutes ago, amb052492 said:

My issue is that anytime something touches my stomach, I get almost a stomach virus sensation. My stomach knots up. Protein Drinks come right back up

Okay.

Did you get the very clear instruction to put about half-a-teaspoon of liquid into your mouth at a time then wait 30-50 seconds before putting the next one in?

I have instructions here on mine:

(a) eat about 0.5 of a level teaspoon at a time OR sip extremely small amounts. Take a short break, typically 30-50 seconds before the next 1/2 teaspoonful.

(b) never gulp

(c) do not use straws; you risk getting too much air with your food

(d) allow your 'new' stomach time to 'accept' the amount it can handle

(e) do NOT be afraid to burp -- keep a paper serviette handy as, in the early days, you may get regurgitation.

Edited October 21, 2017 by Rainbow_Warrior

[amb052492 84]

No I didn't get instructions like those. I will try them. Thank you!!!


Sleeved 10/10/17 • HW 280 (3/1/17) • SW 259 (10/10) • CW 242 (10/21) • GW 180 (TBD)