amr2393

Robotic surgery is the new future of surgery. It has movements that a doctor simply cannot make but can simulate via the console. It also eliminates human error. Not so sure about less invasive since we use the same amount of trocar incision sites as non-robot surgeries at least we do at my hospital. I'm glad to hear that your receovery time was less time though!

I have hashimoto's hypothyroidism which tends to make it so that my short term memory is not so good. There are times when I can't even recall what I did that same morning. I can't say that after VSG this has gotten worse even though my hypothyroidism has gotten worse. So perhaps VSG is helping to even out the decrease in thyroid function memory issues.

I love muscle milk but hate the gas that comes with it! If I am going to do a long workout that day then I will do a double scoop and drink it over an hour right before going to the gym. Otherwise, I stick to the premier protein RTD drinks for non-eating protein.

I guess I am lucky that I have some wonderful friends and family. Initially most said they didn't think I needed the surgery at 230lbs. However, after I explained my health issues and that I was doing it for me and health reasons, they all became super supportive and have remained so. I consistently get positive comments on how great I look and then they ask "so, how do you feel?" to me, that is more important than how I look and my true friends know this. I have received one negative comment from someone who asked why I took the "easy way out". I didn't bother answering if that is how that person really saw things. I think if you explain why you are doing the surgery then your true friends and family should be supportive of you and only have good things to say.

I prefer the Power Crunch Protein bars. They are wafers instead of dense protein so I don't feel heavy after eating them. Plus they taste really good:}

I take a mission low carb wheat tortilla and put some artichoke spread on it and build it with whatever you want. My favorite and sundried tomatoes, turkey meatballs, and provolone. Eggface has numerous variations of this type of pizza.

At almost 3 months out every once in a while I will have one slice of whole wheat bread with peanut butter on it. Still can't eat the whole thing but my stomach doesn't fuss at me afterwards. It's usually a last ditch effort to up my protein for the day after going to the gym.

My husband grabs my arm all the time to look at me and tell me I am "hot". I appreciate the comments and love that he notices.

I'm so sorry that you are going through this. Only you can make the decision whether the marriage is worth the heartache and working through. Unfortunately trust is out the window and even if the marriage does work out, the distrust will ALWAYS be there. You have to decide if that is something you want to deal with for the rest of your relationship or not. I read the article that was posted here and John Pilcher is my doctor and I have spoken with him about these things and he very frankly stated that this is a risk taken with the surgery. Sometimes we have spouses that can't handle our newfound confidence and hotness. That's THEIR PROBLEM, NOT OURS! Secondly, I agree with others here in saying that your husband is weak and is using your surgery as an excuse to stray. He should be standing right beside you and encouraging you on getting healthy and doing whatever it takes to support you and tell you how beautiful you are each day. Don't sell yourself short. I wish you the best and hope it works out for you with whatever choice you make.

My iron pills make me constipated so I now take a colace pill to accompany them. Seems to work well for me. MOM, for me, can be fierce and unforgiving if you aren't home!

The hunger is head hunger and you are probably dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids. At your stage fluids should be providing all that you need. The bleeding, I'm guessing, is from 1. hormonal changes your body is going through from the surgery or 2. the shock to the body from the surgery. The nerves that stimulate hunger in your stomach have been cut and those remaining are still stunned from the surgery so it's not true hunger. I sympathize because I too swore it was true hunger at that stage too and even argued with my doc about it. he told me the above and of course was right. Drink plenty of fluids and as you progress you will be able to distinguish true hunger from head hunger. Good luck to you on your journey!

AHA you go to the gym! I was in the same boat. Then it dawned on me that I am upping my metabolism by working out doing cardio and toning exercises therefore my body is requiring more input from me. I upped my calories to 900-1000 and increased my protein intake. I can't say that I don't get hungry throughout the day but it isn't as much and I spread out my calories so that right before I go to the gym I take in more calories and right after the gym I drink a high protein shake.

I would agree with those that say do not stock up on any particular thing. Your taste buds change post surgery and i have so many things just sitting in my pantry now going to waste. Getting in your Protein and fluids will be your biggest challenge and you will need to find out which ones work best for you. From all the responses though there are plenty of great suggestions. I fell in love with the beef broth served in the hospital (yeah crazy i know) but it seemed so wonderful and perfect at the time. Ice chips saved me in the first few hours after surgery. Good luck to you and speedy recovery!

I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. have you spoken with your doctor? Perhaps you have a stricture? In time it does get better. Oh and I wanted a beer so bad too and you know what? When I finally got that beer I drank a quarter of it and put it away. The carbonation made it intolerable. Now I have Lifewater that has taken the place of those beer cravings and they are so much better. best of luck to you and I hope it gets better for you real fast.

Welcome! It's great that you are anxious to start exercising. start off slow and don't be too intense just yet. I started off by just walking and slowly worked that up to core strengthening with weights. Yes exercise does increase my weight loss. But that's me. I would concentrate on learning how to get all your fluids in and Protein in first and then go from there. Best of luck to you and congratulations on your weight loss!