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ScarlettL

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  1. I'm 6 weeks post op and having a horrible time digesting anything. Nothing seems to sit very well other than Popsicles, protein shakes and greek yogurt :-( I get gurgling noises in the throat and cramps in my belly (not stomach - my gut). Any advice?
  2. 6 weeks post op and still cramping, awful time digesting anything! I get horrible belly burn - is this normal?

    1. Chelly

      Chelly

      I would say no.

      I feel that you should call your surgeons office quickly and tell them what is going on.

      Take care.

    2. relief57

      relief57

      no, pain is a sign that somethings not right. I agree with Chelly, call the doctor

  3. My throat is making a gurgling noise every time I eat! It sounds like a gremlin inside of me! What gives?

    1. Kking1205

      Kking1205

      It will stop. Took about 6 or 7 weeks.

  4. NEWS FLASH: My tummy is now smaller than my boobs = Personal Victory!

    1. Teachamy

      Teachamy

      OMG. I almost posted this same thing yesterday! LOL!

       

    2. BigGirlPanties

      BigGirlPanties

      i never thought about that "fact"... you are right...an awesome NSV

    3. Miss Mac

      Miss Mac

      Can't wait for this one. I am half-way there.

  5. 30 pounds in 30 days! Woot! On soft foods now - talking awhile for my body to adjust.

    1. relief57

      relief57

      Congrats!! keep up the good work.

    2. Carlotta1

      Carlotta1

      Wow...that is great

  6. the scale said i GAINED two pounds. I'm choosing to believe that its a fluke or related to the fact that I'm PMSing. Because if I don't believe that I'm going to lose my mind.

  7. Hope ya'll are doing well! I'm back working from home - which feels great. 2 weeks post op and feeling ok. Still not back to normal energy wise. 7 more days of liquids. The countdown has begun!!

  8. I'm pissy and sick of broth but feeling OK.

    1. gowalking

      gowalking

      Glad you are feeling OK. I know you're sick of broth but it will pass..I promise. I'm about 16 months out and like anything else, this part of it will fade for you once you are eating again.

       

    2. BladeFox

      BladeFox

      I've been there! Hang in there and this too shall pass.

    3. StayingStrong

      StayingStrong

      Hahaha me too!! But we're doing this so bravo to us. I was so grumpy today and my boyfriend gently told me that everyone I was annoyed at - well basically it was me, not them. I had a good laugh

  9. Walked .3 miles today - win! I've never been so damn tired.

    1. BigGirlPanties

      BigGirlPanties

      ...the journey of a thousand steps... congrats!

    2. rayanne

      rayanne

      good job

       

  10. I'm still so Oooo tired! is this normal?

    1. relief57

      relief57

      Are you taking Iron and vitamin B6 more importantly you might want to contact your primary.

    2. 1Day1Life4Now

      1Day1Life4Now

      You are just a week out so it's perfectly normal. Give your self some time to heal and to rest and it will get better.

       

    3. skinnygirlwithin

      skinnygirlwithin

      ^^i agree with the above... however I would talk with your doctor... lately i have been extremely tired, and my doc suggested that i take one of my vitamins in the AM then the rest in the after noon rather one before breakfast & then one after... i also doubled my B12 under his suggestion.. it seems to be helping i am only 3 days into doing it this way.

  11. 430 am.....here we go! Putting on my big girl panties and going to rock this!
  12. Just about 12 hours out....very nervous but know this is the right choice.

    1. BigGirlPanties

      BigGirlPanties

      yes it is... good luck...sleep well! (well, try to sleep)

    2. hopeful2 be slim

      hopeful2 be slim

      don't worry dear..you will be fine...just think positive.

    3. Will2014

      Will2014

      Scarlett! I know you're going to (already have?) do great! Best of luck to you for a great surgery and speedy recovery.

  13. Me too! Holy my Goodness! 7:30 a.m. Good luck to all of you! Can't wait to hear how everyone is doing! [sharedmedia=trackers:tickers:15853]
  14. Two days to go! After all the prep and appointments I kind of can't believe its coming so fast!

    1. Mikee57

      Mikee57

      best wishes ScarlettL!!!

  15. I I just I just hadtI just had the most traumatic pooping experience of of my life. yes - I just used the words trauma and poo in the same sentence. Deal with it. #liquiddiet

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    2. ScarlettL

      ScarlettL

      hard as a rock. felt like giving birth out of my butt! i cried it was so painful :-(

    3. BigGirlPanties

      BigGirlPanties

      that's why I wanted to know... you need to get some miralax or something like that to help... I also keep enema's available...cuz man it's beyond PAINFUL!

    4. butterflypinup

      butterflypinup

      I have been increasing fiber and adding miralax already. Im in trouble after surgery. :/ I hope that tomorrow or the next day whenever the next bm comes its a little better or I should say softer!

  16. My kingdom for a Taco!!

    1. BigGirlPanties

      BigGirlPanties

      how far along are you? "A" soft shell taco isn't that bad...or make your own mix and skip the shell completely... you can still have the meat, cheese, sc, tomatoes, onions...

  17. ScarlettL

    pre-op and starving!

    My kingdom for a taco!
  18. ScarlettL

    pre-op and starving!

    Have you all discovered the Thai-Ginger flavored Chicken broth (Swanson's)? Its AWESOME! And its spicy! Makes me drink it slower and the spice fools my mouth into thinking its more substantial than it is
  19. ScarlettL

    pre-op and starving!

    I am also SO STINKING HUNGRY!!! I'm on day 7 ish? The weight loss is definitely encouraging but yes - it stinks! (as does the poop). Try some perrier or palegrino fizzy Water - helps me feel fuller with the bubbles. Also - no carbination after surgery so better get it in now Hang in there! Remember - keep calm and drink protein!
  20. Cari - Remember, Failure is an EVENT, not a person! xo
  21. I'm 4 days into the liquid diet, 9 days to go! I really miss chewing food though :-(
  22. ScarlettL

    ScarlettL

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