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Please Help I Keep Having Diarrhea!
Mab replied to blueskyy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I don't know what to tell you except to increase your Water intake. You lose an enormous amount of fluids when you have diarrhea. As for your sore hiney - get some of those charmin wet wipe thingies. Call your doctor, okay? I hope you feel better soon. -
Thanks so much. I guess I'm just tired of taking medicine, you know? But we all need help once in a while, I guess. I'm going to ask about physical therapy - maybe something in the Water, I love to swim. I didn't know it was non-narcotic - that makes me feel loads better. Plus my doctor prescribed the ones that dissolve in your mouth, so it works super fast and doesn't mess up my tummy. I appreciate your response.
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My doctor told me none ever again. 3 weeks after surgery it was discovered that I had major erosion in my stomach and esophagus - landed me back in the hospital for 4 days. NSAIDS were most likely a contributing factor.
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I think you'll be okay - mention it to the doctor, of course, but I think you're okay.
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I take them after each meal and after I swallow any pills. Also, they make my breath smell deeee-lightful.
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I don't know if that's it either! It doesn't have spinach in it. YOU ARE TEASING ME. LOL Could you maybe type up or copy/paste the recipe? Are you on pinterest? I've saved quite a few low carb yummies there. We might not be ready for them all yet, but it's stuff to look forward to!
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Question - the link goes to the cauliflower fritters - is that what you made or the pie? And what is the green that's in yours - spinach? It looks awesome.
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Just Started Soft Foods And I Feel Like I Screw Up Everytime I Eat!
Mab replied to LTARLTON's topic in Food and Nutrition
Maybe some fish? Fish was the easiest thing to get down for me. Dress up your refried Beans a little. I add cheddar cheese, some sour cream and smooth taco sauce and it's almost like eating a bean burrito from Taco Bell, except without the tortilla. My nutritionist actually told me I didn't need to puree my meat as long as it was really tender and moist and to make sure I chewed and chewed and chewed. -
I probably sound like a broken record, but I don't want anyone to go through what I did. Anytime you are having trouble with eating, call your doctor. I don't care how normal everyone says it is, your surgeon got paid a zillion million billion dollars to treat you and I think you should call him. Good luck and keep us posted.
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Get a doctor's note so you don't have to wear pants to work! Or a bra! For me it depended on where the pants sat on my waist. Jeans were actually okay, but I have these pj pants that hurt, hurt, hurt. So around the house it's t-shirt and panties for me.
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I Don't Regret The Sleeve Surgery, But....
Mab replied to Willow216's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Same here. I would rather just not eat. I know I need to because I feel like crap when I don't. I am hoping that it will get better once I'm on full solids. I had to spend extra time on full liquids due to some un-fun issues. I did go get some Chick-Fil-A chicken Soup and it was DIVINE. I didn't eat the noodles or chicken, but the carrots just melted in my mouth. It's a nice, thick, broth. YUMMY. I still want Taco Bell so damn bad, though. -
"Don't trust your farts." Wiser words have never been spoken.
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Shoulder Pain - Not Gas Pain
Mab replied to kmbrlycool's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sounds like gas to me. Could also be gall bladder from what I've read from others. Never hurts to call your doc, though. Lord knows I was probably his most irritating patient - a badge I wear with pride! -
Question About Nausea
Mab replied to kellythestarr's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
That's how I felt when I was dehydrated. I am nauseous every morning until I take my protonix. I've always had an icky tummy in the morning, so this wasn't a surprise to me. (It's one of the reasons I was such a bad girl about eating breakfast.) -
There are great stir-fry recipes out there that would taste great even without rice or noodles.
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I removed my drain bandage 3 days after surgery. It was disgusting, so naturally I sent everyone pictures of it. I had 6 incisions that were glued and covered with steri strips. The strips fell off one at a time over the course of two weeks. Now my incisions are kind of a purply color - I have very pale skin - but scars don't bother me. They're kind of itchy, so I just put lotion on them. A nurse told me to try vitamin E oil, so I might try that.
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That is insane. However, I have a feeling it will all work out in the end. Honestly, I would contact your local news. WLS has been in the news recently and with all the bad press insurance is getting these days, I bet they would love to do a story.
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What a great idea! Thanks!
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I had a migraine every. friggin. day. of pre-op. I had to pay out of pocket for my migraine meds because insurance will only cover 9 pills a month.
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Crystal Light, in addition to any kind of tea, gives me heartburn. Ocean Spray makes a yummy Cran Peach flavor (for water) that hasn't given me any issues. Still, if I'm having a flare up, I stick to plain Water.
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Yes, absolutely call your doctor. I had bad heartburn after surgery, was put on Protonix twice a day and then two and a half weeks after surgery, had to be readmitted to the hospital for 3.5 days due to erosion in my esophogus and stomach. I could not eat or drink anything without excruciating pain. I'm not saying this will happen to you by any means, but I am saying not to f*** with heartburn. I hope you feel better soon, heartburn blows.
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What Foods Should I Eat One Last Time B4 Surgery?
Mab replied to Amom2twins's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would order one of everything from Taco Bell. -
I really want to try the Premier - have heard good things about it. Peanut Butter is one of those things I have issues with now. I used to worship at the altar of Peanut Butter, but now it tastes nasty to me and gives me heartburn.
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I gained 60 lbs on Depo. 10 lbs for each year I was on it. I'm only trying to lose 100 lbs sleeved, so you do the math. Loved not having a period, but no, never again.
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So United Healthcare isn't going to cover my anesthesia because they say it was out of network provider. I DID NOT GET TO CHOOSE MY ANESTHESIOLOGIST. I owe over $2000. Perhaps I should have just downed a bottle of whiskey and chomped down on a wooden bit.