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This Can't Be Right...nearly 1 Month Out And 5 Lbs Lost
chatsmom replied to rach1134's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Are you getting enough water in??? If I don't do 64 oz a day, I always stall. One I pick up the intake it comes off faster. -
I'm still here and doing really well. So happy....down 92 lbs. From 22 pants to a 12 and 1x tops to S/M depending. Best thing I ever did for myself. Surgery date: 5-15-13!!!
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Anyone else still able to tolerate all foods?
chatsmom replied to ChristyC23's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Long list if things I cannot tolerate....chicken, steak, pork, salmon, scrambled eggs. -
I usually get an appetizer---like shrimp cocktail w/cocktail sauce, or a cup of soup.
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My face broke out horribly and I am 47. Saw a dermatologist who told me it was rosacea. Took about 6 weeks to get rid of it but now finally back to normal. Btw, I'm 3-1/2 months out.
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And the nightmare continues…
chatsmom replied to missmachine's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Praying for you that your health turns around for the better very very soon. -
how is there enough time in the day to get all these fluids in?
chatsmom replied to bloreorbust's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I only need to get in 64 gr protein in per day and I find that hard. You sure about the 100 grams??? -
Fluids/types of beverages
chatsmom replied to Grace's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I like a glass of Unsweetened Almond Milk in the morning! Vitamin water is really good too, just make sure it's says ZERO on it or you'll find yourself in trouble. -
Please, if this has happened to anyone at my stage.....
chatsmom replied to vicki s's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
For me, I think it was the 3rd week that I stalled the first time. I'm only 3 months out and have stalled a few times. A week at the most and then BAM, weight starts coming off again. Don't get discouraged, It'll come off. I had my surgery on 5/15/13 and am down 66 pounds. Good luck to you!! -
I'm almost 11 weeks out and this happened starter happening on a frequent basis (daily) at about 7 weeks. Everything was getting stuck (solids, meds). My surgeon said sometimes at about 6 weeks your estophogas can swell . He suggested that I revert back to a liquid diet for a week, purées for a few days, then softs, then solids. For the most part, it worked. I still have the occasional "stuck", but it is a whole lot better.
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I'm checking in again too.....Surgery date 5/15....down 57 pounds. I'm looking like my old self again and my clothes are starting to fall off me. I fit into a Large Shirt which is a big deal for me...Seemed to have skipped over 1x and XL....pants are a bit slower, but it will come, I'm sure of it. Hope you're all doing well!!!
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Hi All....me again. Just checking in. Hope all is well with everyone. Me, I'm having a heck of a time. About 3 weeks ago, everything kept getting stuck. Doesn't matter how much I chew or how small the pieces are, the food gets stuck. Called my dr. last week, and was told that sometimes at 6 weeks, the esophagus sometimes swells from the inside (I also have Barrett's). He put me on a liquid diet which I've been on for a week which includes mostly just water and protein shakes. Was told to slowly go back to eating beginning with puree for a few days, then soft foods, then solids. I already know I'm going to have a problem as my pills/vitamins get stuck going down and only way to get out is to throw them back up. It is frustrating. He advised me that if the food continues to get stuck after this, then they will have to stretch the esophagus. My blood sugar also keeps dropping very low to a point where I get dizzy, lightheaded, etc. I'm 9 weeks out and down 53 pounds which I am very excited about. But, honestly, I didn't expect this. I'm hoping it's just a small hurdle in the road and once it's fix, it's fixed and I can get back on track.
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Just checking in.....haven't been on for a while and wondering how my May buddy's are doing??? My surgery was May 15th and as of today down 49 lbs. Hope everyone is doing okay. Is this the board that everyone still frequents??? If not, stir me in the right direction.
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Mine was on the bend of my right arm on the opposite side of my elbow. Was the only vein they could find. What a pain in the butt it was, every time I bent my arm in the hospital it would cut flow of the IV and the darn thing would BEEP. Made for 2 horrible nights.
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So, I can officially say I'm starting to loose. I lost 16 pounds just on the pre-op diet, but I gained 10 in the hospital from all the fluids. I've finally lost that 10 plus 1.....so am I done just 1 lb? or 17? Either way, I'm down so I guess it doesn't matter. Yeah.....I'm told it only gets better from here....also, today is my last day of full liquids, start Puree stage tomorrow. Never thought I'd be so excited about putting cottage cheese in my mouth.
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Progress picture :)
chatsmom replied to Sparklette's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
NIce!!! You can totally tell in your face & neck!! -
2.5 hours until the rest of my life
chatsmom replied to jbellastar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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I'm checking in....hoping everyone is doing well with recovery. Can't believe how hard this is. I'm getting in approx 2-1/2 shakes a day and about 25 oz of water along with either s/f jello or a Popsicle. I can't fit in another drop and I loathe the tastes of the shakes. I've also been walking and did about a 1/2 mile today total but am exhausted beyond belief. Gained 10 lbs in the hospital from all the fluids but have only lost 4 lbs of it as of this morning. Sucks being on the losers bench without actually losing. Hoping and praying this gets better (can't get much worse, right?)
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I'm 3 days post op and have a question....do the sugar free popsicles or sugar free jello count towards your liquid consumption? For instance, if you have a 6 oz popsicle, does that count towards your water??? I'm having a tough time with the water. I got in all 3 protein shakes yesterday but only 30 oz of water. help!!!
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I'm here too!!! Whew!!! Finally!! Looks like I'm going home tomorrow!!! Hope all the other May surgeries went well. We are on our way!!!
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I have to be in at 8:00 am for my surgery and here I am up a 4:00am. My stomach is growling. I'm a nervous wreck.
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Anyone from RI or Southeastern Mass?
chatsmom replied to terry1118's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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Good luck today and the upcoming few days....we've got this!!
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Praying for you all in the next few days as well as those on the losers bench. Wednesday can't come soon enough!!!