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Aren't oxylate stones dissolvable?

The Dr said it's usually genetic or am underlying issue that causes them..but hydrating is a key to avoiding large stone buildup. They doubt my surgery waa the cause of this stone he said by the looks if things my left kidney was completely blocked for around 7-10 days. I've always been prone to them. This is must 2nd kidney stone surgery...might just be something I have to deal with for life :/

I was sleeved 2/28, went in for my first pre-op appt on 3/4 and was already down 10 pounds! I've always struggled to lose weight on my own, but I dropped 2 pounds post op. I planned on weighing every Thursday so it was exact weeks from surgery...I didn't weigh yesterday bc I had just weighed in at the Dr Monday ....plus I've been in the hospital with a Dang kidney stone since Tuesday night ...so I'm sure with the I.V.s, I am probably carrying extra water weight

So, I had been running an extremely low grade fever post op....between 99-100, however the doctor said that was okay since my body was healing. Yesterday was my first full day back to work, I work at home at a desk job but was still expecting some discomfort. But it just seemed like as the day wore on I felt worse and worse my pain was more and more intense.... just all in all a crummy day. Finally 530 rolled around and I basically crawl to the couch to spend the rest of my night. Got in about a quarter cup to a half cup of soup.... and started literally shivering and shaking because I was so cold. Took my temp and it was 101.3.... which is high enough that I am supposed to notify my doctor My doctor called me right back and discuss the potential for a leak although was sure to mention that my surgery went extremely well.... but the pain that hadn't seen to subside since surgery, and now with a growing fever he suggested I go to the emergency room to be checked out. I was terrified They ended up doing a barium and IV contrast CT scan, and discovered I have a 7 millimeter kidney stone.... that is not passing on its own :"( So they admitted me last night from the emergency room and I am awaiting surgery for my kidney stone today... the good news is my surgery was a success and there is no issues with a leak or anything along those lines. However I certainly feel the saying, "when it rains it pours" sure is fitting today this is not how I wanted to get 2 weeks off of work :/

I've read from a few other posters that after surgery for some reason, they have some emotional unbalance...depression, etc. OMG- I've been the crabbiest, crybaby ever the last solid 24 hours. Yesterday I was EXTREMELY tired...and slept a good part of the day (on an upnote- went in for my first pre-op check...surgery was 2/28, pre-op visit yesterday had me down 10# from Wednesday!!) Today, everything makes me angry, being angry makes me feel overwhelmed, being overwhelmed- makes me cry...so that's fun. Today is also my first full day back to work- have gotten little to nothing done at this point, and frankly- I stopped caring about 4 hours ago. I'm just really cranky and want to crawl into bed and be left the hell alone. IS THAT NORMAL?! lol :wacko:

Ok so, two days post op. I was discharged yesterday and hone by like 1:30-2:00. Lots of sleep since then. Still getting up and walking on the treadmill for 15-20 minutes at a time. Funky starting to move some gas so that's a relief! I'm having a he'll of a time getting anything in. Liquids and protein are like impossible. I'm just not hungry. Everything I make tastes terrible, I really need to get some recipes or ideas that are low volume but high protein ...not so much luck on that right now. I either end up with what feels like could be 3 days of protein shakes. Or like an ass flovered paste lol. Hopefully this gets easier!

Thanks all! I'm going to head to GNC today and try to get some options for unflavored and just adding a scoop or so to my water. I guess, what I was trying to do was add an entire scooper, or an entire packet (to get all 20+ gm in at one time), and I guess that isn't necessary either- I just need to figure out the best way to do this- lol

I was sleeved on 2/28 as well...I'm on here all the time just to make sure what I'm experiencing is normal lol Seems each day is better than the day before. Still having some gas pains, but more than anything, my back muscles hurt...I've been putting the heating pad on my back and ice pack on my stomach, seems to keep the swelling down, but not much other than the liquid lortab helps my back right now :/ Anyone else got a really sore back?

I have body fortress whey chocolate protein and I had samples of unjury flavorless and unjury vanilla. All 3 options are a TON of powder for the 20ish grams of protein they contain. I'm looking for something I cam use that's still a good amount of protein, but not that huge like 1/3c of powder to get it.

Ok, so I'm officially a 'sleever'! My preop nurses were AWESOME! My anesthesiologist....AMAZING! My surgery took about 30 minutes and I've had an amazing recovery. Up walking for 15 minutes at a time every hour. Have only had to have a few doses of pain meds. Things are going very well. It's amazing to experience this like instant change in my outlook, attitude, and really ....my life. Walking along today slow and steady I couldn't help but smile and congratulate myself for being strong enough to make this choice and I can't wait to share my journey with you all as I go tucking myself in now to get some much needed rest. Nighty Night sleevers!

Everything went great with my in hospital recovery. I'm just having a hard time getting my water and protein in. I'm fir sure tired of sweet. I went back to just plain water instead of vitamin water and that went down better. I'm also going to use less protein powder in my stuff...it's just too much volume with the amount I cam take in right now.

So here I am day 2 post op...on full liquids, having a he'll of a time getting fluids and protein in. Been trying to add protein powder to stuff, but the scoops are such hugs volume, I keep managing to make everything into a protein paste...yuck. So far I've had the best luck with carbmaster yogurt with 1/2 scoop protein and I cut that whole mess with skim milk... Anyone havd advice on making it through these next two weeks?? Thanks!

As long of a journey I was expecting this to be....I'm on the way to the hospital right now for surgery. I'm excited, nervous, and scared all at the same time....and I'd kill for some breakfast lol. Yesterday was hard, only clear liquids. My Dr didn't provide me with any other preop diet...just to try and lose something and keep walking. I'm not sure how those folks on clear liquids for weeks on end do it! Surgery is scheduled for 9:30, I need to be there at 7:30...of course Michigan is dumping a nasty winter mix on us...so now I get to add worrying about being late to everything else...oh well, it's something else to focus on, right?! See ya on the flip side

Thank you!!

Ok. In my own room and already feeling pretty Dang good! Surgery was a like 10am, was only in 30-40 minutes. I had some lain when I woke up, but they hit me with Dilaudid and I have no pain at all now....other than GAS! OMG! I've never wished for a 'toot' as much as I have these last few hours!!!! I'm walking two laps around the entire floor I'm on every hour...still nothing. They just gave me a Gas-X melt strip...we'll see if that helps. What worked for you????

Headed to the hospital as well...nerves are certainly kicked in. Prayers and well wishes to you. I'd appreciate a few sent this way as well.....see you all on the loser's bench!

I'm sorry i didn't see this post earlier..seriously need a new phone-- lol...anyway- THANK YOU! You are in my head- I swear! It's good to know there is life after beef broth lol. I have the same problem- I'm trying to figure out where my hunger comes from...I think a lot of it is stress and there is a serious lack of self control that has taken over since this whole weight thing has spun so out of control....so I'm happy to hear that this will be a useful TOOL to get my back on track, to get control over my life again. How embarrasing to sit back and say- I have a food addiction- but you are 110% absolutely CORRECT. It's like an alcoholic, but in our world- you'd have to drink a bit of alcohol each day to stay alive..and nobody has ever explained it like that to me before. I seriously couldn't think of a better way to put it. I'm excited for my journey- surgery in 3 days Thank you for the support- I look forward to leaning on you as the rest of this journey unfolds before me!

So, here I am- 9 days from surgery...still excited, but can't shake this nervous gut-feeling I've had lingering in the back of my mind the last few days. I've failed on so many other diets that I've tried...I've only told a select few people about my choice to have surgery- and one of them has already given me the 30 minute run-down about how if I really just TRIED I could lose the same weight this surgery will offer me. She keeps bringing up that it could fail, that I could have serious complications, that I might not lose the weight...or worse, regain it. Now, before you all say- "terrible friend" lol....she's said- I support you in anything you do- I just want to make sure you don't have bliders on to the "what-ifs" of this surgery. I think I'm comfortable in saying I've thought those through- my biggest fear is that I fail. I've never been successful on a diet- so I'm scared about those first few weeks/months. I'm scared my "head hunger" is bigger and stronger than me. I just can't fail at this- and knowing that it's a total lifestyle revamp is exactly what I'm wanting- but I'm also terrified of what a total lifestyle revamp means. I was making my son lunch the other day and thought, are you going to be able to do this when all you're allowed to have is beef broth and protein shakes? I need some support, stories of how you made it through...some inspiration to keep me on the right track and take comfort in knowing I'm making the right choice for myself......anyone....?

Ok, so here we are- the week of surgery- three days from now- I'll be in recovery. I had a moment of panic this morning. My son crawled into my bed and I had this sudden flash of "what if you die!?!?" come through my mind. I literally panicked...my heart rate went up- my mouth got dry- my palms got sweaty. I posted on a thread that I'm sort of active in on the site- and thanfully almost immediately two women talked me down realizing that it could happen to anyone, anywhere- obviously surgery has its risks- but I needed to but my rational thinking brain in action...make sure I spoke with hubby about the plans should anything go wrong, but keep in mind- I'm doing this to have a healthier LIFE going forward. SO- protein shake, water, positive outlook...moving foward with today- and ready to start my new life later this week I'll keep you all posted!! :wub:

jwestate & mvickyway' THANK YOU I know everything has its risks...and you are right. I opted to go this route to start with because I want to live a healthy life- I want to be an inspiration to my kids and show them that they can live a healthy life from the start, and avoid having to come to this point. I have spoken with my husband about the dreaded "what if" and I think that is sort of what put the seed in my head- to start worrying about it- but it's a necessary thing, and I want to make sure they're taken care of should anything happen...as you mentioned- it could be walking to my car tomorrow- so it's best to have a plan in place. Rational thinking cap is back in place...thanks ladies for your support <3

So, surgery is Thursday...I woke up this morning, and my little boy crawled into my bed- and suddenly I had this overwhelming terror of something going wrong in surgery. I thought- my God, I don't want to die having an elective surgery. I know the risks are low- but it's still surgery. I'm sort of having a hard time shaking it. (Sorry for the heavy subject matter-lol). I think most of it is b/c I've never had an "elective" surgery before- so there was no time to like sit around and think about it before-hand. I've had several emergency type surgeries- so it wasn't anything to think about...anyone else deal with this prior to surgery? ...or am I just nuts? lol