May 2023 surgeries

[Synlee 16]

Almost 10 weeks post op GS.. still can not eat or drink, receive TPN though my PICC 16 hrs a day, Now injecting my line with Zofran every 6 hours, so help keep the nausea at bay a lil bit.. Have home health comes in to do blood work and change picc bandages. Was back in hospital for 3 days. My platelet count has been tanking out,, 1 week my count was only 13, it jump back close to normal, and now this week it on decline again. They are still running test to try to figured out what is going in.. Still searching for answers. As the days go by i feel more and more defeated. Surgeon say give it time, it should get better.. Well SHOULD doesn't scream confidence.

[CarolineLittle 92]

@Synlee Big hugs. Your situation is so horrible. I hope answers can be found asap. They still have no idea what's wrong?

[Gabbie-1 44]

Well I keep bouncing between 177 and 180, starting to think I won’t hit 175 goal by August 1. 😩

[Gabbie-1 44]

I am so sorry Synlee, what a horrible and scary experience. Praying for the doctors to find and fix the problem quickly. We all want you to get better and healthy. Big hugs to you! 🤗

[rolawre 16]

I'm praying for you that your Dr can figure out what's going on. All will be well!!!

[Synlee 16]

On 7/18/2023 at 2:55 PM, CarolineLittle said:

@Synlee Big hugs. Your situation is so horrible. I hope answers can be found asap. They still have no idea what's wrong?

Not yet, they say give it time it should improve.. 2 months later still waiting for that improvement.

[LindsayT 571]

How is everyone doing as we start to hit our 3 month mark?

[CarolineLittle 92]

@Synlee how are you faring? I think of you often.

@LindsayT I'm doing really well. I'm still losing weekly, with only one stall at 2 weeks out. Last month I lost 5 kilos, I'd be delighted to lose that each month. If I did I would reach my major goal around a year out.

I'm having to remind myself to Celebrate the entire journey and the accomplishments along the way. Because if I focus on the end goal it feels so far away and can become quite a depressing thought.

Do any of you have a Ninja Creami? It's been a game changer for me, making it so much easier to meet my Protein goals. I make high protein frozen yoghurt, so dang delicious! The batch I have at the moment is 23.6 grams of protein per half cup, low carb and low fat.

Definitely noticing changes in clothing sizes too which is wonderful.

I'd love to know how everyone else is going, please check in.

[Gabbie-1 44]

Weighed this morning at 172. Yay looks like I broke the bounce between 177-180. 2 lbs to my 170 goal and 17 lbs to my overall goal of 155

[LindsayT 571]

That's great losses, both of you. Congrats! It's easy to get caught up with the end goal and the number on the scale scale, but there is so much to Celebrate on the way.

I'm down 60 lbs since the start of the pre-op diet (45lbs since surgery). I haven't made it to "onederland" yet, but I'm close. However, my clothing sizes have changed a bunch. I started in a tight US 18 and can now fit in a US 14 or US 12, depending on the brand. My overall health has been improving. Mostly less pain, more energy, and improving stamina. I'm still dealing with sleep apnea, unfortunately, but I have hope that'll get better down the road.

[Lipman 46]

Awesome to hear of y’all’s progress! Synlee, I hope you are getting some relief, or at least some answers and hope going forward.

I am almost done with my travel-palooza (28 days of travel in a 41 day span). The diet has been a little wheels off, mainly around alcohol (have a few frozen cocktails on the beach). Been doing good at home and decent overall, but will need to rededicate myself next week once I am back home for good. All that being said, I couldn’t be happier with my results. Down 69 from starting (53 from surgery date), and closing in on 250. My face is much thinner now and I have dropped a size or two in clothes. Daily energy has been good, but I have noticed a huge change in my energy and strength levels while working out. I feel like I am running at 50-60% of what I was at pre-surgery. Everything I have read said that gets better as the caloric intake increases, so I am not too worried about it.

also reading an interesting book called Wheat Belly that talks about the damaging effects of modern wheat, and I think it has convinced me (along with the general guidelines from my doc) to move to a paleo type diet long term (very very low carb).

[bkdavis 0]

The 3rd will be month 3 I am down 40 so far. Slow and steady wins the race.

[allisonparrett 5]

I make 3 months on the 15th. I am currently down 83 pounds since pre opp diet and 73 down since surgery. I am doing everything possible to hit my Protein goal each day working out 4-5 days a week at a gym. Just sign up for a personal trainer to meet once a week. I have started to allow my self a chip or two when my family eats Mexican food at home after I had my dinner. I am craving crunch and pickles have been my friend. I hope all is going well for y’all as well.

[allisonparrett 5]

I make 3 months on the 15th. I am currently down 83 pounds since pre opp diet and 73 down since surgery. I am doing everything possible to hit my Protein goal each day working out 4-5 days a week at a gym. Just sign up for a personal trainer to meet once a week. I have started to allow my self a chip or two when my family eats Mexican food at home after I had my dinner. I am craving crunch and pickles have been my friend. I hope all is going well for y’all as well.

[Synlee 16]

On 7/30/2023 at 9:05 PM, LindsayT said:

How is everyone doing as we start to hit our 3 month mark?

Well my Sh:t Show continues, on Tpn 12 hrs a day, and now saline iv 1 a week to make sure i stay hydrated.. Met with docs again.. they still keep saying give it time, it should improve...My GS was May 8th how much more time? and the doc wont give a timeline. i am now taking 5 different meds for nausea, puking and acid reflux.. even with all that I still struggle every day.. I am tempted to have revision and have them do a bypass to see if it will stops all this. Wish i could find someone who this happened or happening too,, and i pray no one has to go though this, it is exhausting,