2013isit
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2013isit started following I've got a tough crowd., 6 weeks out today -- 36 lbs down, 44 or less to go, Oopsie bread and and 7 others
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6 weeks out today -- 36 lbs down, 44 or less to go
2013isit posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Sleevers. I had surgery 6 weeks ago today, Jan 8. I thought I would do an update which might be helpful for those who haven't had surgery yet. I consider myself a "low BMI'er." My highest BMI was 36, and I had surgery at a 33. Even as a low BMI'er, I have experienced plenty of discrimination and unhappiness due to my obesity. I only reference the low BMI to put into perspective the rate of my weight loss. It might be slower than average, but I am thrilled. My hypertension has disappeared, and I've stopped taking my meds. I've lost 36 lbs since I started the pre-op diet on Dec 26. Surgery was a breeze with the exception of a 48-hour period of nausea and gagging that did not begin until 18 hours after surgery. I've only had one vomiting "incident" and that was last week when I had a virus yet still made the decision to eat two of my grandmother's meatballs. (OMG they are so good...but not coming up). Other than that, this whole process has been relatively easy. I've had no moments of depression and only a few moments of "I want to stuff my face with food and what have I done to my body." Those few moments quickly passed and reminded me of my previous misuse of food. My first post-op period just ended and my PMS rage was a bit elevated lol. I started working out today, and the only thing I have noticed is that exercise still makes my appetite spike. I am feeling very hungry right now. It started on the way home from the gym, and it's not head hunger. I guess some things don't change, but I can handle it. How are all of the other early-January sleevers doing? Shannon -
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I'm starving--please talk to me about acid reduction
2013isit posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm starving, and it doesn't feel like head hunger. Today seems worse than yesterday as far as hunger goes. I'm 4 weeks out today. I've tried to let myself "experience" the hunger and understand that it is ok to be hungry sometimes. It is still not as bad as pre-op. My doc has me on Pepcid twice per day. I am wondering if anyone has used Pepcid and had the same issues. I have a message into his office to ask if I can take a PPI instead or in addition to the Pepcid. Does anyone have any experience with Pepcid alone? Did it help or were you hungry like me? Shannon -
I am four weeks today, and I have been quite hungry lately. It is different than my pre-op hunger though, not that urgent feeling I used to get. I've been trying to be "mindful" of my current hunger and tell myself to experience the feeling and listen to my body. Don't get me wrong-I wish I was one whose hunger disappeared with surgery! Hang in there. You are not alone.
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Low BMI'ers - where'd ya go?
2013isit replied to theosmom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dr nicholson in Dallas, and I was a 33 on surgery day. He told me that 30 and above would qualify for his self pay program. LOVE HIM! -
Sleeved and can't stop vomiting
2013isit replied to Chubarella's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had 48 hours of dry heaving that did not begin until about 18 hours of surgery. It began when they took away the pain pump and gave me lortab. It sucked! I would call the doc and get an anti nausea med. good luck. -
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2013isit reacted to a post in a topic: January Newbies ! Progress ?
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Who is scheduled for Jan 8th? I'm getting nervous
2013isit replied to 2013isit's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello January 8th-ers! It has been an amazing 2.5 weeks. After suffering from nausea from 18 hours after surgery until 3 days post-op, I am now feeling great! I have noticed that I get dizzy when I stand up sometimes. My surgeon requires 3 weeks of full liquids, so I am ready to chew my arm off. If I never have another cup of strained creamed soup again, I will be happy. And I should include the Protein shakes as well. I get to start soft foods on Tuesday, and that lasts for a 3-week period. I went shopping yesterday and bought the usual suspects--eggs, cottage cheese, fish, canned tuna, string cheese, canned chicken. Everything sounds good right now. I am missing chewing and flavor. I think starting solids is going to be an eye-opening experience. Let the restriction begin! I've lost 14 lbs since survey, and an additional 12 on the pre-op diet. I am loving the results so far, but I have been in a stall for a week. I will not let myself stress over it. I am a low-BMI'er and have accepted that this will be the reality. I do admit I have not been physically tracking my full liquids, but I will start on MFP on Tuesday when solids begin. I look forward to everyone's updates and progress! Shannon -
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I had a friend who didn't want me to have the surgery. She told me she had a "vision" that I would die from surgery. She is no longer my friend. I don't need to be terrorized by a friend. She can now view my progress when I run into her.
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January Newbies ! Progress ?
2013isit replied to sarahzamudio1091's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sleeved Jan 8th...lost 14 pounds post-surgery. I -
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Hello sleevers. Does anyone know how many weeks it takes for the staple line to heal? How about how long it takes for the internal swelling to end? I am also curious about when the risk for leaks drops.
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Surgeon wants to know about all cortisone/steroid usage?
2013isit replied to flmama's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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don't let anyone fool you. recovery is awful.
2013isit replied to jujubeesmama's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I had pain, but not horrible pain. The worst for me was the nausea and dry-heaving. I guess I wasn't prepared for it. It lasted two days only. I realize now that the nausea seems normal for this surgery, and I don't think it's from the anesthesia (sp?). I've had lots of surgery and never had nausea. I'm sorry that some people had bad experiences. Hopefully it's like childbirth and we soon forget the pain. -
*pics* 6'1", half way to goal and feeling great!
2013isit replied to TallGirl300's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are beautiful! How many sizes have you dropped? I think it takes longer for us tall girls to drop the sizes. Keep up the good work. The change is dramatic. -
Drinking too much / too quick?
2013isit replied to JeffA70's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi Jeff. We had surgery on the same day. I am like you--no problems getting Fluid down. I haven't felt dehydrated at all. This is good because I have a history of kidney stones and would like to avoid them again. But I too am concerned. I feel like the doc might not have taken enough of my stomach out. One thing I am trying to remember is that many people have posted on the boards that we won't feel real restriction until we start solids. I am on 3 weeks of full liquids, so I am praying I will feel full restriction when that ends. Shannon -
I am really concerned please help
2013isit replied to lose2win's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
My doc only prescribed Pepcid, not a PPI. I am not having acid problems though. If I begin to have problems, I will ask him if I can add a PPI to the Pepcid (not sure if you can do both at one time). Are you having acid problems? Shannon -
One week post op and have no struggle to get liquid down
2013isit posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi sleevers. I am one week post op and am having no trouble at all getting in 60 grams Protein and all the necessary fluids. Should I be concerned that i am not feeling restriction? I think I remember reading over the past year that the restriction will be felt once I move to solids. I am getting in the requirements by starting the day with a Premier Protein shake (30 grams protein), and then sipping a Cytomax whey Protein Drink (32 ounces of protein). I finish the day with another protein shake and/or Water with MIO. I feel like my sleeve might be too big. Shannon