Doing It 4 Them

Not fun! I hope you are feeling better!

Hey Vicki, how did it go with your Dr when you called? They removed my gtube tube yesterday. I'm glad it's gone but it was an experience having it removed. I suggest you take a pain pill before they remove it. I didn't, like a dummy, but I was driving myself. It was better after a few minutes, but it was intense when they did it. Kinda of a weird burning sensation. The hole has already started trying to close. I don't think it will take long before it heals. I hope your stomach is feeling better. : )

Kcamp - Im sorry. I hope they find out what's going on. It sounds like you are having a awful time.

It blows my mind that the patients walk into the operating room and climb on the table themselves. I would be a nervous wreck and shaking the whole time. I'm glad I was knocked out before I made it to the operating room lol. All I remember was someone saying we are going to give you something to relax.

I think that was Penny... Not sure though. She did have a terrible attitude! Hopefully she got her act together eventually.

Yes at 9 pm. I think it's the finale. I have an alarm set on my phone for 8:55 pm on Tuesdays. Lol.

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I love this show! That husband was an butthead! I don't see how she put up with that man.

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Congrats on the weight loss! I need to find a new hobby to keep me busy too.

I'm sorry to hear you are having pain. Good luck with the Dr today. I hope the next 2 weeks go by fast for you. . I got mine stuck on a kitchen drawer and it pulled a little over an inch and hurt like crazy. I feel for you. Is your skin sensitive where the bandage is? My stomach has broken out in a rash close to the bandage. I changed the bandage last night after my shower and my skin was burning under it. The only thing that gave it relief was blowing on it.

I found Fat Doctor on YouTube. I like that they show them a few months after also.

It's a feeding tube they leave in one of your incisions. It has a rubber on the end and we put like a funnel in the end of it when we use it. It's connected to your old stomach. We can crush meds and pour it in followed with water. I poured my protein shakes that I couldn't stand the taste of after surgery. I also poured my liquid pain meds in it. The tube itself is a pain in the butt. But I understand the reasoning behind it. My Dr only uses them for RNY patients. It does kinda feel like it's pulling sometimes when I stand up. I hunch over for a few seconds at first. Most Drs do not use them but I'm glad I had one. I would never had gotten my protein in the past few weeks if I didn't have it. I was worried about getting it out because I'm a wussy. Lol. I asked my Dr's assistant, who also had RNY if it hurt. She said its a little bit of a burning sensation that may last 20 minutes after it's pulled out and was a 3 to 4 on a pain scale. I saved 2 of my pain pills just in case lol. She told me that I'll be able to drive myself to get it done. That put my mind to ease. I know they wouldn't let me drive myself if it was bad.

If you are using the app, click on the blue arrow that points down. It's on the right side of whatever post you are trying to quote. You will have options for quote, like, share. I hope this helped. : )

I'm cleared for shrimp this upcoming week. I can't wait! : ) I've been lucky with chicken and fish. No problem with either as long as I eat between 2 - 2 1/2 ozs. I ate a 3 oz portion one night and paid for it with pain in the center of my chest for awhile. I stick to my portion size now, no matter how good it tastes. Lol

How much longer before you get your gtube out! I get mine out on Tuesday. I was suppose to get it out last week but my Dr wanted to make sure I was getting all my protein in without using it. He said he didn't want to take it out and I end up in the hospital. I hope you feel better.

Sorry, I thought I had typed Target. My hubby found them at the grocery store also but Target is the cheapest place. I believe they were in the paper plate area.

I bought 2 oz disposable containers with lids to help with my serving sizes. They are $2.99 for a pack of 50. I use them for everything. It helps a lot with portion control.

I'll have to look for that show.

How many Ozs is a piece? I thought I could eat the tilipia portion because it was 3 oz but I started getting pain in the middle of my chest and was uncomfortable for awhile. Now I try to make sure my portions are no more than 2 1/2 Ozs no matter how good it tastes.

I was cleared last week. 2% reduce fat sargento cheese sticks Gordon's Grilled Tiilapia. (These are 3 oz portions. One portion was too much for me.) My nutritionist said I could have deli meat but it has to be Boar's Head. I've tried the Jerk turkey breast and oven roasted beef. Dannon Light & Fit Greek yogurt John Soul's fajita chicken strips Hebrew National 97% fat free hot dogs These are the only things I've tried so far. I can have shrimp and crab next week. I'm looking forward to next week lol. Good luck! Just take your time eating and enjoy this new stage.

Welcome to the group! Cute dog. : )

It definitely gets better. I had a rough time until the 4th week. I just started feeling better last Tuesday. I had trouble with dizzy spells and so tired all the time. I'll be 5 weeks Friday. I went back to work today and oh my gosh it was a rough day! I hope tomorrow is better. Hang in there!