July 2021 Surgery People!

[sal-wa 44]

Had my surgery 13th July

Started at 98kg

Am now 64kg

Happy with my progress so far , although I have to have gallbladder removed on Thursday

[SallyAJones 4]

That's fantastic. I was 94kg now I'm 70kg. I feel incredibly happy.

[eholmes89 107]

On 11/13/2021 at 1:38 AM, sal-wa said:

Had my surgery 13th July

Started at 98kg

Am now 64kg

Happy with my progress so far , although I have to have gallbladder removed on Thursday

You’ve done really well!

Can I ask what symptoms you had that led to the decision to remove your gall bladder?

[sal-wa 44]

On 11/15/2021 at 02:00, eholmes89 said:

You’ve done really well!

Can I ask what symptoms you had that led to the decision to remove your gall bladder?

Thankyou !!
I randomly got unbearable pain in my chest and under my breasts and back , and went to the hospital not knowing what the problem was, I was told I have gallstones , and have been getting these attacks every few days , I can’t even describe the pain it’s just intensifying pain that literally takes ur breath away,

So the doctor told me I need my gallbladder removed ASAP

So Thursday is my surgery :)

[eholmes89 107]

47 minutes ago, sal-wa said:

Thankyou !!
I randomly got unbearable pain in my chest and under my breasts and back , and went to the hospital not knowing what the problem was, I was told I have gallstones , and have been getting these attacks every few days , I can’t even describe the pain it’s just intensifying pain that literally takes ur breath away,

So the doctor told me I need my gallbladder removed ASAP

So Thursday is my surgery

Ahh I see.

I’ve been having excruciating right shoulder pain since my surgery. Waiting for a musculoskeletal consultant appointment at present. But I had heard this could be a sign of gall inflammation - but I have no other symptoms so my assumption it’s a trapped nerve maybe.

good luck with Thursday! I hope everything goes well for you x

[sal-wa 44]

On 11/15/2021 at 22:43, eholmes89 said:

Ahh I see.

I’ve been having excruciating right shoulder pain since my surgery. Waiting for a musculoskeletal consultant appointment at present. But I had heard this could be a sign of gall inflammation - but I have no other symptoms so my assumption it’s a trapped nerve maybe.

good luck with Thursday! I hope everything goes well for you x

Get ur GP to refer u for an ultrasound just incase


Hope u are okay ♥️

Thankyou hun xx

[TheRealPennyD 12]

On 10/10/2021 at 8:39 AM, Soonlee_W said:

My surgery was July 22. I lost 8 pounds within the first two weeks. I still have only lost 8 pounds.

I'm drinking Protein Shakes. Taking all the Vitamins. I'm eating scrambled eggs --anything else-- I can only take maybe 4 bites. I feel like I am eating 1/8th of what I used to eat and I do not understand why I am not losing.

I started walking and was proud that I was walking 2 miles (On the treadmill.) Dr. said that "walking is not an exercise. That is why we were born with two legs --we are supposed to walk."

Well wishers have questioned --"maybe you're not eating enough." "Maybe you're not getting enough water." "Maybe you're not getting enough protein." "You did not have that much to lose, so maybe it will go slower." "Maybe you're still healing." "Maybe its your thyroid."

I don't understand --my brother in law had a two week bout of pancreatitis and lost 25 pounds --believe me, he wasn't worried about Protein or Water, he just didn't eat much. I am extremely worried that I might be in the 10% who this surgery doesn't work on.

Incidentally, baby sister leaves tonight for Gastric Bypass in Tijuana.

How is it going??

[eholmes89 107]

Any of the july crew loosing interest in certain foods?

i have completely gone off chicken! I’ve tried it so many ways and it just doesn’t digest nicely ☹️ Also egg whites… no thank you. Sugary stuff.. don’t even bother.

i was never fussy with food before (obviously) but now I prefer a simple diet. No sauces, no over powering flavours… or it gives me nausea! Also watching food programmes on TV makes me want to vomit. Strange.

[Tony B - NJ 644]

13 hours ago, eholmes89 said:

Any of the july crew loosing interest in certain foods?

i have completely gone off chicken! I’ve tried it so many ways and it just doesn’t digest nicely ☹️ Also egg whites… no thank you. Sugary stuff.. don’t even bother.

i was never fussy with food before (obviously) but now I prefer a simple diet. No sauces, no over powering flavours… or it gives me nausea! Also watching food programmes on TV makes me want to vomit. Strange.

I have a hard time with chicken breast because it is so dry. I do pretty well with Chicken salad though. I mix the chicken, onions, celery etc with a teaspoon of mayo and the rest greek yogurt to get the consistency I like. It goes down much easier than just chicken. I have very good luck with all kinds of fish. I don't eat sugary things at all any longer, just have no desire to have anything sweet. The only thing I miss is bread. I just cannot eat it, it just makes the center of my chest hurt and makes me want to vomit. I love bread but it is not worth the trouble.

[eholmes89 107]

26 minutes ago, Tony B - NJ said:

I have a hard time with chicken breast because it is so dry. I do pretty well with chicken salad though. I mix the chicken, onions, celery etc with a teaspoon of mayo and the rest greek yogurt to get the consistency I like. It goes down much easier than just chicken. I have very good luck with all kinds of fish. I don't eat sugary things at all any longer, just have no desire to have anything sweet. The only thing I miss is bread. I just cannot eat it, it just makes the center of my chest hurt and makes me want to vomit. I love bread but it is not worth the trouble.

Hi Tony!

you sound like me! I miss bread so much! Toast, sandwiches, baguettes 😩 all my favourite things!
but the same here, couple of bites of bread and I’m reaching for the Gaviscon!
i might try a really saucy chicken salad, and see if that helps.

i am also leaning more towards fish, soft white fish, prawns. It seems to go down nicely and it’s flavoursome. Gonna miss a fishfinger sandwich though!

I’m not missing sweet much either, you would always find me at the savoury end of a buffet 😉

[Soonlee_W 24]

On 11/17/2021 at 9:37 AM, TheRealPennyD said:

How is it going??

In two says it will be 4 months since the surgery. I have lost 10 pounds. Super depressed.

[Soonlee_W 24]

7 hours ago, Soonlee_W said:

In two says it will be 4 months since the surgery. I have lost 10 pounds. Super depressed.

In two days

[TheRealPennyD 12]

On 11/20/2021 at 6:01 PM, Soonlee_W said:

In two days

I'm so sorry. What does your team say about it at this point?

[Soonlee_W 24]

38 minutes ago, TheRealPennyD said:

I'm so sorry. What does your team say about it at this point?

He says to "wait and see." I'm not positive --but I get the feeling he thinks I'm not following the rules. He's very nice, but to be honest, he did his part and he got paid for it. Now, basically, it's all on me.

Have you heard of anyone else like me? Anyone who had the sleeve and didn't lose?

[Candace76 212]

On 11/17/2021 at 7:19 PM, eholmes89 said:

Any of the july crew loosing interest in certain foods?

Since finishing the soft food phase, I have not wanted any tuna or avocados, but I think I'll like them again. I have also not wanted eggs for the past 2 weeks. Like eholmes89 & Tony B - NJ, I seem to prefer fish & shrimp at this point. Most bread is difficult to eat, I have tried low carb, high Protein breads that are ok, but not the same as the bread I used to eat. Multi- grain crackers seem to go down easier.

Before the surgery I loved my coffee, but it just does not taste the same to me or feel good going down. It also uses to be more enjoyable when it was paired with my Breakfast or Desserts. I do miss drinking with my meals, but I'm getting used to it. I have started to have hot chocolate in the evening & I add some protein power to it.

Hoping you all are doing well.