karensdRN

Hi. So my pre op weight was 198. I had surgery April 4th. My doctors goal for me is to lose 70 pounds total. My weight is stuck at 162. I know I haven't been exercising enough. I fractured my foot. I also don't think I'm getting enough calories in. Will the scale start moving again? I'm scared I'm done losing at 3 months. Any words of wisdom out there? Especially since I have a broken foot.

Any other peeps out there that have noticed slower weight loss when they only had 70 or so pounds to lose? I heard the less you need to lose the slower it comes off. True? Or not?

I'm also 11 weeks out. I'm 5'1 and my BMI was about 36-37 with mild sleep apnea. My nurse practitioner and NUT told me to try to gain some weight during my six month approval time. My pre op after five day liquid diet was 198. I'm happy to say I'm down 37 lbs. my surgeon says I'm half way to his goal of 70 lbs total weight loss. I haven't exercised much either. I'm trying to fix that. All in all I'm thrilled with my life. I'm able to work 12 hours shifts on my feet, tie my shoes and cross my legs. Life is goood!!!

Before surgery I would toot several times an hour!!! Post op my gas has decreased sooo much. Not as stinky either. I guess another added bonus from having the surgery. Family are very happy about this change.

Hi. I work 12 hour shifts and I would live some suggestions on what people are eating and packing daily for meals. Thanks!

Milk of Magnesia worked for me.

I had an allergic reaction to the dermabond. I was a mess. I went to urgent care and was put high dose steroids for a week. My incisions were welted and swollen and red. I itched so bad. The meds really helped. I also had a very bad allergic reaction first night in hospital. The doc doesn't know if it was the anesthesia, pain meds, or antibiotic given in the OR. My entire body itched. Even the inside of my nostrils !!! I've never had an allergic reaction to anything in my 47 years. And I've had many surgeries with dermabond and was fine. So who knows. Feel better!

Never had the three week stall. Mine started at 4.5 weeks. I'm sure this normal. My taste is very picky post op. But still am trying things out. Get in two Protein shakes and enough fluids a day. I go back to work in two days and know what food I will bring to get me through my long 12 hour days as a nurse. I don't think I'm getting enough protein. Any suggestions? Also what are the people who weren't active pre-op doing now? Please be honest about this question. I am finding it hard to get motivated. HW 202 SW197 Current weight 175. HELP

Having hard time getting motivated at six weeks out. Would love to hear from those who didn't exercise before surgery and have found exercise habits postop.

My goal is 60-80 grams a day. I too drink premier shakes , two a day. My new thing is black bean burgers which have 10 grams of protein and 4 grams of fat. I try to eat one a day. String cheese goes down ok. Yogurt and cottage cheese doesn't taste good anymore. I hope my motivation to start exercising comes once I start working. I will try those apps you mentioned to keep better track. Thanks for your help!!!!

Wow! How inspiring. Sounds like both of us started at the same weight. I'm 4 weeks out and down 22 lbs. Having problems eating and drinking enough but I'm trying. Walking in treadmill starts this week. I just get so lightheaded. Otherwise I feel great. Fitting into clothes from last year. Did you have any intake problems one month out?

Once again I go back to work on the 17th. Hahaha. I don't like autocorrect at times!

It was supposed to say I'm work until the 17rh.

Hi Malsr, It's Karen. There is a support group next Monday at Scripps memorial at 5:30. When is the Thursday group? I can go to either one. I'm until the 17th of this month.

I'm not hungry. I find it hard to drink my two shakes everyday. Somedays not getting enough fluids. I try to eat. Three bites and I'm done. Sometimes when something tastes really good I eat to fast and vomit. I know to slow down. The thing that disturbs me the most is not being hungry. I go back to work in two weeks. I'm a nurse that works 12 hour shifts. I can't be lightheaded and dizzy at work while taking care of very sick oncology patients. Any suggestions would be helpful and appreciated! THANKS

For me at 4 weeks post op, my magic number is three sips every 5-10 minutes. Took me awhile to figure that out! Good luck to you!

Hi Malsr! It's Karen from San Diego. Happy Birthday! It sounds like you have really turned the corner. How was the recovery from the second surgery? I've have been struggling trying to get enough fluids in. After a lot of vomiting I have realized that three bites is where I stop for now. The next support group is one week from Monday. I am planning to go. Maybe we will get a chance to meet each other.

Hang in there. I'm also 4 weeks out. I finally have realized I'm a three bites/sips girl. I was vomiting from too much. I have really slowed down the rate at which I eat/drink. I have noticed that things that are sweet (propel, snapple, and even the calcium chews) are no longer something I enjoy. It seems I like savory foods. Things will get better. It's like learning to walk again!

Thank you!

I'm 3 weeks out. I actually just landed in Las Vegas. I packed several of my shakes. Hope they didn't explode in my suitcase! I wish I had some cottage cheese, but I'm not paying $30 dollars at a buffet for a few bites of cottage cheese!!!

It has been hard to eat slow enough to realize I'm at my limit. It only takes one extra bite to send me to vomit mode. I'm getting better at it. When they say eat slow they mean EAT SLOW!!! Mind you when I say I have eaten too much I'm talking half of one scrambled egg!!!

Hi Mallory it's Karen. I hope you are feeling a little better today. I found that one day can really make a difference. Meeting was good. A couple of people had band to sleeve revision. I was the newest post op there. Others had over four years! The topic was weight gain. You and I aren't on that side but it was great to be around fellow surgery people. I ate 1/2 a scrambled egg today. Was sooo full. Still trying to get in enough fluids. My allergic reaction to the dermabond is subsiding thanks to the steroids. No more itch. Looking forward to meeting you.

Malsr- my message was supposed to say Support Group!

Hi Malsr. My name is Karen and I had my surgery at Scripps Green 10 days ago. I was wondering how you were doing? There is a supper group tonight 4/14 at Scripps Memorial tonight at 5:30. It would be great to meet you! I remember that your surgery was a conversion so you may not be ready to go yet. Take care my sleeved friend in San Diego !