tthippy

First of all I am 41 yr old male in Middle TN. I have struggled with weight my whole life. I decided to get the surgery when I tipped 300 pds. Today (Day 1) after surgery I feel like I am dying. They repaired a hernia and sent me home on my way. First, I had a real hard time pee'ing that has gotten a bit better. Then I sipped some water and it went down fine. Next, I drank a chocolate Adkins shake. Ever since, I have been in pain. I had the typical Left Shoulder pain that is associated with "Gas/Air" in the cavity of the body from surgery. Now I am having a stuck/plugged feeling. I mean it doesn't matter if I drink a sip of broth or lick the spoon. I have sharp pains in the center of my back as if being stabbed. I do not throw up but I burp up this excess of foam. as soon as something goes down...up comes the foam. If I work the foam out, the pressure on my back goes away. I have barely been able to get my anti-biotic, pain meds, liquid ibuprofen down. I have used a hot Tylenol wrap for my shoulder. If I belch up the foam then I feel relieved. But even the slightest small sip of water brings on the whole episode of pain again. I called Dr. Morton's office today and I will go tomorrow to see if he can remove any air that might be inside. Is this common? I am really up for the experience but if it is going to hurt all the time, I'm afraid I might have made the wrong choice. The only thing that I have rationalized in my mind is that maybe I have mucus that is blocking the hole. I try to drink hot things to break it up, but it hasn't worked. Anyway, I hope Day 2 is better. Jamey

Go to GNC and get "Amplified 100% Whey Protein." Taste great and add a few vitamins and minerals plus it has useful Lipids for saturation. In other words it is absorbed into the body well. $39.99 and it is Buy one get one half. Offers more amino acids to the muscles for growth. Buy the $20 a year membership and the first week of the month is always 20% off on top of buy one get one half off. Hope this helps. PS tastes awesome but only tried the chocolate. tthippy

I was just Banded Monday 1/17/11. I am having difficulty swallowing right now. Dr. told me to sleep in my recliner for a week. I can't hardly sleep that way, but I will try. Reading your posts, I felt tears welling up. I have had to buy my clothes online for so long. Just to be able to wear a normal size. To shop once in awhile in a regular store and find clothing that fits! Congrats to all of you. My Journey starts hard. I haven't been able to keep much of anything done, but I will. Dr. says it is because the hernia repair and the band fit me tight from the get go. Anyways, i pray to be posting like you folks one day. God Bless. Jamey

Had surgery Monday. Had sex Tuesday. Couldn't eat or swallow drink so why not? Finished her not me tho...Fun all the same.

Thanks for the encouragement. I was seriously doubting yesterday, but woke up today and feel much better. I have actually drank 3/4 of a bottle of PowerAid Zero. I hope it gets better. I plan on working out, beginning next week. Right now my stomach is sore and I want to rest a bit. A friend picked me up and took me to ON TARGET to shoot our pistols today. It kept my mind off my surgery for awhile. If it keeps getting better everyday, then, I believe it is for the best. It was just scary thinking I couldn't even drink! I do miss being able to chug water. It will be hard for me to get used to "sipping." lol, but I guess it is just part of the plan. Thanks for giving me a heads up check. I needed it. Jamey