May 2023 surgeries

[LindsayT 559]

1 hour ago, la.nena said:

What do you guys do when you feel gross. Idk how to explain it. Like I met my Protein and liquid goals today. I go potty everyday. But the last 2 nights I felt yuck. Last night I woke up in the middle of the night and had to take Pepto. But I don’t want always take meds. Never been a fan of a lot of medications. I used to drink ginger ale. Obviously can’t do that anymore.

I usually take Zofran. Or maybe you have a bug and it's not surgery related.

[la.nena 11]

On 06/13/2023 at 20:53, LindsayT said:

I usually take Zofran. Or maybe you have a bug and it's not surgery related.

I thought the same Thing but it’s only happening at night. So I wonder if it was something I ate. Last night I was better.

[LindsayT 559]

1 minute ago, la.nena said:

I thought the same Thing but it’s only happening at night. So I wonder if it was something I ate. Last night I was better.

Good to hear things are getting better.

[StockdaleJ 1]

May 8 for me I’m new here

[Lipman 46]

6 hours ago, la.nena said:

I thought the same Thing but it’s only happening at night. So I wonder if it was something I ate. Last night I was better.

I started tracking what I ate and how i felt so that I could try to correlate what drives me feeling bad. I think it is whey Protein concentrate (not isolate). But I still have more testing to do. I would suggest keeping a little journal like that so that you can look bad and see if a certain food/ingredient is the issue.

[Lipman 46]

3 hours ago, StockdaleJ said:

May 8 for me I’m new here

Welcome in, how has the recovery been?

[la.nena 11]

On 06/14/2023 at 12:48, Lipman said:

I started tracking what I ate and how i felt so that I could try to correlate what drives me feeling bad. I think it is whey Protein concentrate (not isolate). But I still have more testing to do. I would suggest keeping a little journal like that so that you can look bad and see if a certain food/ingredient is the issue.

Yes I actually do this already. And I did eat the same thing two days in a row for dinner. We will keep seeing what works and what doesn’t.

[CarolineLittle 91]

On 6/14/2023 at 9:01 AM, AmandaD. said:

What cheese sauce were you allowed to have? I feel as though mashed potato is the only thing I’ll be eating. Did you buy the pre made potato or did you mash your own?

Just mashed at home, no butter or milk, just a bit of stock. The cheese sauce was from a packet and lasted me about 4 serves. TBH I won't have it now, but that stage was just about getting food in. You could just stir a good Protein cheese in the mash if you wanted cheese. I've got a good low fat cheese now that's 7 grams of protein per 25 gram serve. I love cheese! Haven't opened it yet though, my intention is to use it mostly for Snacks and I find 3 meals filling.

[CarolineLittle 91]

On 6/14/2023 at 8:59 AM, allisonparrett said:

Guys I am at week 5 and I am still stalled I don’t know what I am doing wrong!!! I am a total of 45 pounds down and have been stuck at 359/360 for 2 and a half weeks. I exercise everyday walk or swim. I am hitting Water and Protein goal trying to get my calories to at least 700 in that process but happier if they go over since they want me close to 1000 I don’t know what else to do. I have been pretty good at not weighing my self everyday now but still!!!! How long did your three week stall last

Hang in there Allison! Mine broke around 2.5 weeks. It hopefully happens soon for you. Look what you have lost, phenomenal!

[CarolineLittle 91]

On 6/14/2023 at 10:41 AM, la.nena said:

What do you guys do when you feel gross. Idk how to explain it. Like I met my Protein and liquid goals today. I go potty everyday. But the last 2 nights I felt yuck. Last night I woke up in the middle of the night and had to take Pepto. But I don’t want always take meds. Never been a fan of a lot of medications. I used to drink ginger ale. Obviously can’t do that anymore.

Oh I sympathise! I had to take Quick Eze a few times the past 24 hours, so much pain with reflux. I've gone back on my Rabeprazole my surgeon prescribed me. I'm not sure one small dosage a day will be enough, so might have to contact my surgeon to discuss it. Or not, hoping taking it each morning helps stave it off. It works by neutralising stomach acid. Did you grt a reflux prescription? Grab one if it keeps up. It's horrid.

[la.nena 11]

On 06/14/2023 at 23:29, CarolineLittle said:

Oh I sympathise! I had to take Quick Eze a few times the past 24 hours, so much pain with reflux. I've gone back on my Rabeprazole my surgeon prescribed me. I'm not sure one small dosage a day will be enough, so might have to contact my surgeon to discuss it. Or not, hoping taking it each morning helps stave it off. It works by neutralising stomach acid. Did you grt a reflux prescription? Grab one if it keeps up. It's horrid.

I have a 6 month prescription for Prilosec My surgeon has me taking one everyday in the morning. It wasn’t anything reflex though. More like sour tummy. But I’ve established it’s what I ate. I don’t have issues with heart burn or anything like that.

[StockdaleJ 1]

On 06/14/2023 at 10:48, Lipman said:

Welcome in, how has the recovery been?

Overall well I’m a bit lost though I can’t find after care I went to Mexico for surgery and lack home follow up

[LindsayT 559]

26 minutes ago, StockdaleJ said:

Overall well I’m a bit lost though I can’t find after care I went to Mexico for surgery and lack home follow up

I think there is a section dedicated to surgery out of county. Maybe ask your question there. I'm sure there are people on here that could help.

[Lipman 46]

2 hours ago, StockdaleJ said:

Overall well I’m a bit lost though I can’t find after care I went to Mexico for surgery and lack home follow up

What sort of after care are you needing? I am 1 month out (as of today) and I have been back to my doctor once for just a quick check up. The only thing I have needed since surgery was a refill on my antacid prescription. I have another visit next week, but it is just a nutrition class. Hopefully you aren't having any complications (as that would require an actual doctor), but if you have any questions, or feel like you don't have info on any subject, feel free to ask away here. I am happy to relay things my doctor/nurses have told me and I am sure others would be as well.

[Livinit 2]

Anyone having any issues with stress affecting them during recovery? I lost my grandfather a few months before surgery and my aunts and uncle have been an absolute nightmare for my relationship with my grandma. I’m doing my best to help her out as much as possible and make sure her transition is good, but they are all trying to say I’m too involved while they’re trying to milk out their inheritances before she’s gone. It’s ridiculous how greedy they all are, and how she doesn’t see it. Lucky they aren’t my kids or I’d give everything to a charity with the way they’re acting. The only involvement I have had is bringing her food, and helping her clean up some of the rooms in her house, my grandfather was a hoarder. I haven’t taken anything, including money even when she tries to pay for things like storage totes or the food I bring, so it’s pretty ridiculous…not totally sure how to handle it but I’m feeling pretty crappy and she’s been parroting the crap the aunts have said about me which is all nonsense, although venting does help a bit lol