mommywifeandfat

Chicken tenderloin, tbs mashed potatoes and broccoli. NEVER AGAIN THIS MEAL!!! 5 hrs later and I'm still suffering horrible pains.

I live in Ventura county!!!!!

Hi everyone. I've been MIA for a while now. My mother in law was diagnosed with cancer feb 8th and died 2 weeks ago. Been a crazy time. During all this, I feel like I'm slipping. I have fibromyalgia and with stress causes huge flare ups. My first episode since surgery. DOS 1/14/13. Hurt my back, then it was mending and she died and next day I blew it out again, mending then broke my toe day of funeral. So it's been like a month without a workout!! I haven't gained anything, but I'm snacking. Trying new things (like a frosted animal cookies) stupid stuff I shouldn't do. I need some motivation and reminders of what to eat. Anyone wanna be my support buddy??

I can't eat or drink protein when I frat wake up. Try waiting a few hours then eat. I do protein drink normally.

I crave too!! I'm still scared to try the sugary foods (I Oscar don't dump) its lame. I can eat bread and pasta and tortillas and chips just fine. My husband brings in pastrys nightly!! It's hard for me. I'm here with ya.

I'm sure you were on IV fluids at hospital plus swelling plus bandages and possibly drains. Just wait and don't stress.

After being a fat girl and told I would not have a baby Due to my size.... Then struggling with fertility treatments and getting my miracle baby while I was still fat I am so excited and nervous for you. It's amazing!!! Be extra careful.

I just turned 30. Gosh that makes me sound old now. I'm here too

I live in ventura county. Not horribly far from you. Not close close either.

I love flavored creamers. But after surgery I now use toritos sugar free flavored syrup and milk. It's really good!!!

I'm post op already and probably would have licked!! Good for you!!!

My dr says everything counts as a liquid, except Protein drinks. He wants those as food count. But broth or Popsicles count as liquid.

Mine goes off my current weight. So I need 71-100g a day. I drink premier protein from Costco. And add cottage cheese or unflavored Greek yogurt to everything I eat.

I have the mirena. The best part and only part I enjoy is the lack of cramps. I still get a monthly period and still heavy!! I also don't worry about getting pregnant now. But nothing is magical for me Mine was before surgery as it was a requirement.

I am just over 6 weeks out. My main protein source is still a protein drink. I personally am scared of food so good for u for trying food. But I always read if a stall increase protein and go back to basics. Try liquid only for a few days and see if that helps. I was also told that even at 6 weeks out I should be at about 600-700 calories a day. And start to measure ur self!!!! Weeks that I only loose a few pounds I see my inches change and that helps. I personally haven't dropped many pant sizes, although I'm at a total loss of 67lbs. By belly is still to big. Look for NSV too. Like can you tie your shoes better or are you walking better. Little things that don't always show on the scale. Good luck to you!!!

I was havin this water issue too and my nutritionist thought it was so weird food was ok and water or liquid wasn't. It hurt!!!!! She suggested taking 2 prilosecs instead of 1 a day and actually it helped!!! I also started drinking sobe life water the orange flavor. It's more expensive but it's all I can tolerate!! I figure the expense of this drink is cheaper than a hospital stay for dehydration!!

How funny. My husband drives me insane listening to him eat now. I guess bc I visualize the texture in my mouth and its all bad.

I read the posts of what people eat and think damn!! Then I remind myself that those foods put me here to begin with and not to be jealous of them bc maybe they won't last or maybe they have other issues. As for me... I am 5.5 weeks post op. I am terrified to cheat!! I stick to what my dr says. The worst thing I have ate was pretzels. I am allowed saltines, so I figured if I chewed pretzels well it was the same texture. Now, it didn't hurt but I learned I can't do that. It was old habits. Instead of eating the bag... I threw them away. Was that cheating, no way! I've been part of a few support group boards and I do agree that this board is not always supportive. But everyone has there own way for support and u just need to find those few ppl who are like u and will support u. I personally have 2 awesome friends I met here that provide daily support and encouragement!! Hang in there!!

Hi April. I too am 30. Been with my husband 14 years this September and have a 3 year old. I looked into the surgery 6 years ago, didn't like it. Thought about it a few years ago but the thought of not having a baby for over a year after put me off again. Finally last year was all I could take. My dog died last January after being by my side for 14 years. My life was him. Especially the last several years as I am a stay at home mom, an he was sick. So I took care of him as u would a child. His death sent me in a deep depression. I mean I didn't care about anything. I had to force myself to smile or laugh at my daughter. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and possible lupus. I have high blood pressure. The list goes on. I finally decided it was time for this!! My process started oct 2, 2012. I weighed 367lbs. Between then and surgery date which was Jan 14th I lost 38lbs. Since surgery I have lost another 30. I am 5.5weeks out. I regretted my decision my very first night home bc after over a 2 hr drive I was in horrible pain. I have never regretted my decision. I am smaller than I have been since my wedding. Day o surgery was my last blood pressure meds, and after taking lortab for only 3 days after surgery I haven't taken a pain pill since. I was taking 2-4 a day before surgery for horrible pains. Here is my personal key advice: when you read sip sip sip, walk walk walk. Listen!! I was up several hours after surgery and pacing the halls. I came home day after surgery. The next day I was walking a mile... Slow. Don't stop walking! And try to get back to normal as fast as u can. Like don't hide in bed. I was doing dishes and making food for the family. I wasn't lifting or straining. I went shopping and took my daughter to school. I rested for sure and was slower than normal. But force that liquid down! Force it!! Get ur Protein in right from day 2. It helps soooo much. Good luck to you!!!

The day I got home was the worst bc I was so uncomfortable. I got up early the following morning and took care of my 3 year old while hubby slept. The only thing I couldn't do was drive and push shopping carts. I did dishes, went to dance class with daughter and was walking a mile 2 days after surgery. The 1st few days I took pain meds as scheduled!!!! Then stopped. Nights were hard for me, I couldn't cover up by myself! Lame!! You will be fine!!

I'm 5 weeks post op and barely eat half that stuff. I was pure liquid only 2 weeks out and now I'm puréed food. Things should be very runny still. Your insides are healing.

Me!!!! My teeth hurt.

Someone in my support group is covered in this. Turns out she was having a reaction to her vitamins. Could that be it??