kellyw74

I am almost a month out (Monday) and my largest incision is just to the right and above my belly button. It is and has been numb since surgery. The upper part of my butt crack is numb too! LOL I also have pain just slightly below that incision, but think I may have pulled a stitch in there. It comes and goes and I notice it the most when I use my stomach muscles. Kelly

Hi Eddie! Maybe you should try getting a cup of ice cubes (like bagged ice or if you have an ice maker, chrush it) and take a spoon and every 10 minutes just put some in your mouth and let it melt. Like they have you do in the hospital. If that goes well, then the next day move to water and get a medicine cup that comes with pepto and do little sips every 15 minutes. That is what they had me do when I came home from the hospital. Putting too much in too soon will cause nausea. I know you are 3 weeks out, but how big of drinks are you taking? Maybe they are too much and you are upsetting your tummy. Try taking it easy. Some people have a lot of swelling and can not hold alot. If you are nauseated, you probably don't feel like drinking, but drinking actually will help. I hope you don't let this go on too long, Dehydration is really dangerous! Hugs, Kelly

I noticed that my tastes changed with yogurt. I use to love love love me some yogurt. When I had to eat it on my full liquid stage, I HATED the taste of most of them! I was so upset! I haven't been able to eat much to see what else I don't like, less than a month out, I willl have to see what the future holds! Kelly

This is what I ate on full liquids: Yogurt Applesauce Creamed Soups (strained) sugar-free puddings/jello Broths Protein Drinks That was pretty much all I had for 2 whole weeks. Kelly

Congrats on being able to eat like that! I sure couldn't!! Good job on the weight loss too! Kelly

I too, was a diabetic before my surgery and took 1000 mg of Metformin as well. One week after my surgery, no need for medication any more! Losing weight will drastically lower your levels! Try your best to stay away from WHITE foods as they will raise your glucose levels. Go for walks, as walking will lower your levels! Eat a well balanced diet and you will be fine. I agree with Apple, you need to have some Protein. But, limit it to 3 oz of lean protein per meal. I can't believe your Dr. would tell you not to eat protein! WOW! Keep us posted on your journey! Kelly

Good Job!! You can really tell a difference!! Keep it up! Kelly :D

I don't really have a problem with liquids and never have. They have always gone down just fine. I am almost a month out (on Monday!!) and can take 2-3 big mouthfulls and be fine. I usually have a gurgle in my throat afterwards when driniking anything, like air or something, but it is all good! Dosen't hurt or come back up. Kelly

Hi Holly! Thanks for your response! I actually don't get to go to soft foods until my nut calls me on Monday. I am sure she will let me advance tho! I have been experimenting with a couple things. I have eaten cottage cheese, thinned refried Beans and a few bites of salmon just to "test the waters" and have done ok recently. Earlier, the cottage cheese and beans were sitting pretty heavy, I think maybe I was still too swollen for it, but now, I seem fine! I am hoping that I can eat eggs and not have issues like some do. chicken salad still does not work for me tho! I am very sad because I love chicken and this is going to be a hard adjustment if I can not eat it anymore!!!! I have been drinking low carb slim fast which is on my plan for extra calories. I also was introduced to Premier Protein powder by a co-worker. I hate Protein drinks, but this one is really not bad. I don't tast the protein in it at all. I mix it with 4 oz Water and 4 oz soy milk and it is not too thick and gives me like 30 grams protein in that little drink! I also am eating something about every 2 hours. Even though it is only like a bite or two. I do somthing. A shake or a few bites of anything. It seems to be helping! Kelly

I am hungry all of the time, but still less than a month out. Will be 4 weeks on Monday! I think maybe once I get to eat more solid food (still on purees), I will feel more satisfied. Fingers crossed!!! I have only been drinking liquids and pureed foods for this last month and those do not stick with you for long! I did eat a few small bites of salmon last night a chewed and chewed and chewed it till it was pureed in my mouth!! It was heaven! And I noticed that I didn't get hungry before bed like I normally do, so maybe when I get to go to soft foods next week, my hunger issues will subside. I pray that they will. I wanted this surgery so badly because I was hungry all the damn time and would eat. Well, now I can't eat and am still hungry! I just hope it gets better! Good luck to you! Kelly

I love puppies!! I have a weiner dog! Kelly

Welcome Red Velvet Gurlfriend!! Kelly

Hi Meggie!! I live in Folsom in the Sacramento Valley! I have to go to Richmond on June 16th do you live close to there? If so, maybe we could meet somewhere! Hugs, Kelly

They make generic Nexium??? Since when? Thanks, Kelly

My dr. said no core work for 6 weeks. He will check me at my 6 week check up to see how I am progressing and we will go from there! 10 lb lifting restriction for first 2 weeks, 20 lbs till week 4. 30 lbs till week 6. Kelly

WOOP WOOP!! Good job! Kelly

For the past 2 weeks, I have only spent about $55 at the store. I use to spend about $120 or more. Isn't that crazy!! It is just my husband and I. I am still on pureed foods and only eating about 3 bites of anything, so it will go up later, but I am amazed that my bill was cut in more than half! Love it! Kelly

That is a GREAT idea!!! I am only eating 1/4 c right now, but it still gets cold before I can eat it! UGGGGHHH! Kelly

Aww honey, I know exactly how you feel!!! I too am from another state and don't have anyone here but my husband! It is really hard sometimes. People on this forum know what we are going thru and although it is not the same as a parent or close sibling, they really do care! I will be more than happy to lend an ear if you need a friend! Email me anytime! I am a few days away from being a month out and know how you feel about the never being able to eat thing! I can barely eat now! I have heard that it gets better and that eventually we can have pizza and cheeseburger's again, just not a whole pizza and big ass cheeseburger's!! LOL Hugs, Kelly

CONGRATS!! I will be saving a spot for you on the loser's bench! Kelly

I can drink and drink and feel no restriction on liquids. But I can not eat 1/4 c of anything pureed (that is my stagee now) It is weird! I can also only take about 3 small bites of cottage cheese and I am FINISHED! Kelly

Congrats on being overweight!! LOL Kelly

i am 24 days out and I still am hungry!!! I am only on the pureed food stage and think this is why. Now, I don't get that RAVENOUS hunger like before surgery, but I still am hungry damn near all the time. I am sure it is because all my food intake is liquidy. Noting is solid and my protein is not much at all...maybe 2-3 bites and I am done! I am sure when we are able to consume more solid food and more of it, it will get better. I take my Nexium every morning and I still am hungry, so I know that is not the problem!! Good luck to you! Kelly

My nut says to measure not weigh. Good luck! Kelly

I too get a lot of hiccups! Sometimes it is just 4-5 of them when I eat, can't be that I am full only after 1-2 small bites. Sometimes, I get them just sitting around. They are sure annoying! I also gurgle alot in my throat after drinking. That is really annoying! It sounds like a sink draining!! LOL Kelly