TX.Geek
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1 years have passed since you registered at VerticalSleeveTalk! Happy 1st Anniversary Big.Geek!
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So far so good. I am able to eat solids much easier now. Even better news: now that I can get my calorie intake back up to 800-1000 instead of the 500 it was at, my weightloss apppears to be moving again!
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Ok... another long time and no update. I just had another dilation done today (still had stricture problems, but thankfully no twist). Things are feeling much better now! I cannot wait to try out the "new" dilated sleeve out tomorrow!
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Long time, no update! So, I had a endoscopic procedure about 9 days ago. The doc straightened out a slight bend forming due to scar tissue and discovered a twist forming. Anyway, after the procedure all went well for a week, but things are starting to feel like they are getting stuck again. Oh yeah... down to 230 now.
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Broke out of the stall for a few days. It seems I was not getting enough calories in, so at my Doc's suggestion I increased my intake... woosh... a few more pounds off. Now all I got to do is patiently wait to see what to do about a stricture (the blenderizing of food is getting WAY old!)
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Well, I jinxed myself I guess. Looks like I am in another stall. Oh well, as long as the average weight loss per month stays positive I will be happy!
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bulk buying before surgery
TX.Geek replied to buchannon's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you are running to Costco, there is a ready to drink protein shake they sell. It is chocale flavored and under the brandname Premier Nutrition. Not too bad tasting either with 30g of protein. Check with your NUT to be sure they are cool with you taking that. -
Hi Tiffykins, I know you asked about pills and chewables, however I thought I would point you to a liquid I use called Liquid Reviva High Absorption calcium citrate. You can get it from costco or Sam's. I went to the liquid after trying UpCal D (which I thought did a marvelous job of making my beverages taste like I was licking chalk board erasers... I'm just saying...) It provides 1000 mg Calcium Citrate, 1000 IU Vitamin D, and 400 mg of Magnesium. It is blueberry flavor, which isn't too bad (I also have heard of folks adding it to smoothies). The same company also provides a liqid multivitamin too. The website with the product info is at http://www.revivanutrition.com/product_more.html#pd3. I hope this helps! ---Geek
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I missed my 1 month surgiversary! I was so busy at work yesterday it didn't even occur to me I was one month out. I guess that is a good sign that my energy levels are back up and all that. Oh yeah... and I am down 58 pounds from my high pre-op diet weight and 28 pounds from my surgery.
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Drinking Liquids hurt going down
TX.Geek replied to fluffy's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the same experience after my srugery Oct 19. The good news is that it is very likely the swelling; you have not had anywhere near enough time for scarring to be the cause. It is very likely due to swelling around the staple line at the top (entrance) to your new sleeve. Trust me, tt get's better! I am finally able to drink this week without the pain. Before it got better with normal drinks, I found that warm (not too hot) broth and drinks were the easiest to get down. On a side note, you mentioned that your Doc did not tell you of the joys of a close personal relationship with Gas-X. Did he talk to you about getting on a stomach acid reducer (like Prilosec OTC)? If he didn't you may want to bring it up at your post op appt. It really helps with any potential acid reflux (you will see many posts on the board here about it). Congrats on your successful surgery and the best of luck for a speedy recovery! -
Finally loosing again! I lost only 1 pound between the end of week 2 post-op and end of week 3. The scale is finally moving again!
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Good call Tiff! I am just hitting my 3 week post-op mark myself. I had the same swallowing problems too until I tried warmer fluids. The warmer drinks went down MUCH MUCH easier. My Doc said it is common that colder drinks can cause a spasm when you are trying to drink early on after surgery, so I would not be too concerned yet. I would however make sure your doc knows what is going on though, in case he has some other suggestions. Oh yeah, I have been able to start drinking a little bit cooler drinks now with fewer problems than I had last week. Best of luck and hang in there!
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I am currently using a powder calcium citrate + d3 and I have to agree with those who don't really care for it. It is hard for me to get down. However, I just found a product at costco (I think they have it at Sam's too). It isn't a chewable, but a liquid. It is called Reviva High Absorption Calcium Citrate liquid and is blueberry flavor (they also have a REALLY good liquid Multivitamin that is tropical flavored). Check out http://www.revivanutrition.com or head to your local Costco, Sam's or other discount club. I hope this helps!
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How many surgery scars do you have?
TX.Geek replied to M2G's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've got 6. 3 x's 1.25 inches and 3 x's .5 inches. I was hoping for some "cooler" looking scars too. All the scars are really neat (the doc used glue) and are all parallel to each other. It looks like I lost a knife fight with some kind of OCD thug! -
Seems like the weight loss has taken a bit of a pause, but I heard that was expected around week 3. So, no worries. Also, I found a pretty good Calciam Citrate + D3 supplement to go along with my liquid multivitamin. check out www.revivanutrition.com if you are curious. It is a lot better in my opinion than the chalky powder calcium citrate.
