angelface811

In my pre-surgery program carbonation, gum and drinking through straws were all forever dont's. My surgeon told me he has found that of his patients that start putting weight back on they have one thing in common. A particular gateway "drug" in common. Soda...so I plan to stay away.

In my pre-surgery program carbonation, gum and drinking through straws were all forever dont's. My surgeon told me he has found that of his patients that start putting weight back on they have one thing in common. A particular gateway "drug" in common. Soda...so I plan to stay away.

I don't believe it is safe for her to be taking NSAID's at all because they can cause a potential bleed in the stomach. Please check with her doc ASAP I wouldn't want her to cause a more serious complication. Everything will get better. Patience is the key to this process. I initially had horrible muscle spasms and I had to treat with a prescribed muscle relaxer and Vicodin and a heating pad. I had to compensate with some extra stool softener because these meds tend to constipate you. Always run meds and supplements by the surgeon and even the pharmacist in regards to the WLS surgery to make sure it's safe. I hope this helps...

I absolutely experienced the same thing. I think a bit more intensely than others. I had a total of 4 incisions. One incision was slightly larger which was on my left side. My surgeon said that was incision he used the most. The burning lasted about 6 weeks consistently and will happen every now and again which I was told was completely normal. But it was pretty bad. Putting a heating pad on my back and lightly on my lower tummy helped. As well as the Vicodin and muscle relaxer. I had to minimize taking that medicine because it caused Constipation so be aware of that. It will get better...

Yes...my pulmonologist sent me home with a cpap unit that automatically titrated to what was needed by my body. I think it was called an auto titration study. By that we had to adjust my setting from 10cm to 11.5 cm.

I have to take 19 pills a day which includes my Vitamins which are chewables. Eventually we should be able to swallow all of our pills. But before my surgery I showed all of my pills to my surgeon and he told me which ones I could attempt to swallow and which ones to crush. I have some awful ones to crush. Yuck! So far I like mixing them with strawberry watermelon sugar free drink mix from Walmart. Sometimes key lime Greek yogurt. Sometimes I get full just taking my pills. Tried moving up to my "next size" pill and it just traveled right back up my esophagus. But 2 weeks later I can get it down. Just a bit at a time. Here is to being able to swallow all our pills and the laughing at the sour expressions we make.

Congrats to both of you ladies...moments of triumph...always love to here about those. I am only 6 weeks out from surgery and 32 pounds down but I decided to bring my summer bag of dresses out to see if any fit. Well the first one I grabbed was a "zippered" dress and I thought no way. To back track my weight really affects my face and for a while I didn't quite recognize myself. So to continue...I tried on the dress and had my son zip me up and made a bee-line for my room. I felt the tears start to pour down my face and I didn't want him to see. I put on my coordinating heels and looked in the mirror. And there I was...in disbelief I fit in the dress but even more important I finally began to recognize myself again. Yes!! Hope that makes sense..,

You look awesome! May I say your tummy looks great!!! What is your workout routine? Any tips?

I had surgery May 5th so I am 22 days out. Even though I am still not quite myself I am recovering at the speed my body is wanting to. My incisions are really starting to itch (but I dare not touch them) and my left side still has some burning pain but it has been explained. Anyone going to use mederma or Vitamin e bio-oil etc? My surgeon says there really is no scientific proof they work but once my scabs fall off I am welcome to put whatever I want on them. I still need to work on becoming more regular but graduating to the part of our new way of eating...it's not to big on Fiber initially but I'll get there. I am being super careful with my eating and drinking. I can't wait to graduate to soft foods but I will wait until day 30. All in all I have lost 24.2 pounds and I am in shock! I do not weigh myself everyday I weigh every 4 or more days. There sure is a lot to adapt to but all in all I think I am doing the best I possibly can. -----what are your updates?

Welcome ladykatie,
So glad to have someone new join us. It's wonderful to have the support and share our experiences. I had my surgery May 5th and I actually have lazy bowels which makes us have opposite issues. As far as shutting off that valve I am not sure. I have been focused in opening mine (tmi). I am now on duco, Miralax, Metamucil and just finished a prescription strength laxative. Amazingly I am still losing. I have lost 24.2 lbs since the day of my surgery. I am blown away by that amount. The nausea on the other hand I was prescribed the scopolamine patch for behind the ear and the dissolvable Zofran. Usually surgeons will call these prescriptions in without needing to see you. I did notice in the beginning sitting straight up was better when I tried to drink or eat. It helped with nausea/needing to vomit feeling. The Zofran worked pretty quick. I am on the puréed portion of the diet and will go to soft foods in about 8 days. I am 37 years old and live in California. Everybody asks me what do you want to get down to but what I have observed with others having this surgery is there bodies kind of determine that for them if they do all they should. I dunno maybe I'm wrong. I am currently a size 18 bottom and 14/16 top. I really haven't tried to put jeans on yet so I don't know if there looser but I already can see the physical change in myself. Yoga pants are my friend and sun dresses. Hope to learn more about you.
Sincerely,
Angelface811

It is very exciting but also understandably scary. For years now I have had to endure so many challenges. I was molested as a child (that's when I started getting a bit chubby) then my first husband was killed right before my very eyes and lastly I had severe post-partum depression. I have been working so so hard internally for many years. I have been blessed to be able go share my story and help others. Now it's time for the external me. When I think about it, one word comes to mind, RESTORATION. How about you guys?

I had allergy to pain med in the hospital and was on benadryl. At home I was instructed to take either liquid benadryl or dissolvable benadryl. It worked. But I would call dr or his/her nurse for dosing.

Thank you for the advice. I will definitely give it a try. ????

I had allergy to pain med in the hospital and was on benadryl. At home I was instructed to take either liquid benadryl or dissolvable benadryl. It worked. But I would call dr or his/her nurse for dosing.

PrincessM I totally understand what you mean. I had my RNY surgery last week. For me it was about improving several health conditions. But I really loved my outside appearance. My best friend and I are a size apart. She would always say things like "we can't wear that stuff cause we are fat" or they don't make things like that in our size. Always lumping me in with her in a negative light. I finally had to talk to her and say I think I am beautiful. I'm sorry that's how you feel about yourself but I don't share your sentiments. I know it sounds corny and cliche but I believe in finding the beauty in yourself at any size. If you think you aren't going to have body issues even at a smaller size I think you are mistaken. We are always going to find something.

PrincessM I totally understand what you mean. I had my RNY surgery last week. For me it was about improving several health conditions. But I really loved my outside appearance. My best friend and I are a size apart. She would always say things like "we can't wear that stuff cause we are fat" or they don't make things like that in our size. Always lumping me in with her in a negative light. I finally had to talk to her and say I think I am beautiful. I'm sorry that's how you feel about yourself but I don't share your sentiments. I know it sounds corny and cliche but I believe in finding the beauty in yourself at any size. If you think you aren't going to have body issues even at a smaller size I think you are mistaken. We are always going to find something.

Wow your body is shaping up nicely. You look really well proportioned. Great waist and legs! I hope my body responds as well. Great job...

I also had bypass May 5th. I am so thankful for you guys sharing your experiences. I am getting about 60 ounces of Fluid and about 50 grams of Protein per day. I am still taking the liquid Vicodin but not as often. I am going on 3 ten minute walks per day. Has anybody else had issues with back spasms? It started the first day. I am still a bit hunched not standing fully straight up.

I am Day 8 post-op and things get a little better every day. I am so thankful to have family helping me. I can now lay on my right side at bedtime but not on my left just yet. My diet consists of Water, Powerade zero, herbal tea, Premier Protein with a splash of milk and sugar free Torani syrups, crystal light, homemade chicken broth, sf Popsicles and no sugar added stage 1 applesauce. I found the lemonade crystal light to be to acidic for the moment but rasberry ice is pretty good. I also found some sf Jello to be to acidic. So I am holding up on those for now. I am on prevacid once a day. My upper stomach is still a bit bloated but when my husband took my binder off last night to inspect my incisions he was like Whoa! Your stomach is way flatter! You have to come look in the mirror honey. It was! That felt good. Doing pretty good on the Vitamins and reaching about 60 oz a day. Still only about 50 grams of Protein. It is very filling. liquid stool softener yucky! But I'm doing it. Scared of having my first BM (tmi) it's been about 9 days. So this is my experience thus far can't wait to here more from y'all.

It is very exciting but also understandably scary. For years now I have had to endure so many challenges. I was molested as a child (that's when I started getting a bit chubby) then my first husband was killed right before my very eyes and lastly I had severe post-partum depression. I have been working so so hard internally for many years. I have been blessed to be able go share my story and help others. Now it's time for the external me. When I think about it, one word comes to mind, RESTORATION. How about you guys?

I had my surgery this past Monday. Of course I think it will pay off but my experience was a little different. I had to stay in surgery an extra hour because my fatty liver was a bit larger than they anticipated so it was a bigger task to keep it up and lifted out of the way. My surgeon was determined to keep it laparoscopic which I am so thankful for. A total of 4 incisions...one with a drain. I am a size 18 right now. I was in a pretty good amount of pain but I can't handle the heavy painkillers only Vicodin. I had what felt like heartburn for 2 days which they said could be residual acid and sure enough it went away. The incision they used the most burns inside and the other ones itch a bit now. I had nausea for the first 4 days but meds took care of that. I was in the hospital a little over 72 hours. I have been doing my walking at home. It gets a bit easier every day. I love the abdominal binder the hospital gave me in fact I asked for another one and got it. Fits under the breast down to about the top of the pubic bone. I am already off 3 meds and monitoring at home. Yeah! I am up to 60 ounces of Fluid a day and about 50 grams of Protein but still trying to get in more protein.

I had my surgery this past Monday. Of course I think it will pay off but my experience was a little different. I had to stay in surgery an extra hour because my fatty liver was a bit larger than they anticipated so it was a bigger task to keep it up and lifted out of the way. My surgeon was determined to keep it laparoscopic which I am so thankful for. A total of 4 incisions...one with a drain. I am a size 18 right now. I was in a pretty good amount of pain but I can't handle the heavy painkillers only Vicodin. I had what felt like heartburn for 2 days which they said could be residual acid and sure enough it went away. The incision they used the most burns inside and the other ones itch a bit now. I had nausea for the first 4 days but meds took care of that. I was in the hospital a little over 72 hours. I have been doing my walking at home. It gets a bit easier every day. I love the abdominal binder the hospital gave me in fact I asked for another one and got it. Fits under the breast down to about the top of the pubic bone. I am already off 3 meds and monitoring at home. Yeah! I am up to 60 ounces of Fluid a day and about 50 grams of Protein but still trying to get in more protein.

You look great girl!!! Thanks for the inspiration and your honesty! My surgery is May 5th...

I am one more night away from surgery...May 5th. I am in Southern California and I have been pursuing the surgery since 2008. Can't believe I am actually a day away. My insurance and medical group required 32 weeks worth of classes and support groups. It was a 3 hour round trip at least once a week but I made it! I am having the bypass and will be kept for a minimum of 48 hours. I am so thankful for this site and to all of you who share your stories. Thanks to you all! Keep sharing and I hope we can continue to help one another through the ups and downs. God Bless You All...

I am one more night away from surgery...May 5th. I am in Southern California and I have been pursuing the surgery since 2008. Can't believe I am actually a day away. My insurance and medical group required 32 weeks worth of classes and support groups. It was a 3 hour round trip at least once a week but I made it! I am having the bypass and will be kept for a minimum of 48 hours. I am so thankful for this site and to all of you who share your stories. Thanks to you all! Keep sharing and I hope we can continue to help one another through the ups and downs. God Bless You All...