michellew1

I am so upset right now. I was looking at October 14th as my surgery day. All I was waiting for was final approval from my insurance company. I received the call today saying that I was denied. My insurance company required 6 months of nutritional visits. Back in March, I gained 2 lbs but then steadily after that lost 19 lbs. But because of the 2 lbs that I had gained 6 months ago, they denied me. I wanted this so bad. I needed this so bad.

I get the hiccups when I eat or drink too much. That is how I know when I've had enough.

That is great! I remember one day I was watching TV late one night, I looked down and my legs were crossed. I couldn't believe it. I haven't crossed my legs in over 10 years. I screamed for my husband. He came running in the room thinking something was wrong. I said look!!!! He high five me and laughed. It's the little things.

I am almost 9 months out and I still have gas like something awful. Sometimes i cant control it. I was in the drug store yesterday and felt one coming on and tried to hold it in but....it happened. Luckly noone was around. I do not know why it is happening. Good luck!!

Congratulations!! I was on 12 shots a day until I was put on an insulin pump. The day of surgery they took me off and now at 6 months out, my blood sugars are still stable. It feels great not having to worry about that anymore. I can't wait to see what my A1c is next week.

I know how you feel. My weight also stopped at 4 weeks and it didn't change for a whole month. I was really frustrated but then it started falling off. I also hit one at 12 weeks that lasted for a while. I am 6 months out and I have hit another stall but I know it will pick up again. Don't lose hope, the weight loss will pick back up.

I am feeling the same way and need help getting back on track.

I am also 5 months out. I started at 300 lbs and I am down to 220 lbs. I have not lost anything for a month either. I am getting my protein and water in but nothing. I am sure it will pick up soon. But it is discouraging.

I am always freezing too. It was 83 here yesterday and I was in long pants and long sleeves, shopping. I looked around and everyone was in tank tops, shorts, and flip flops.

I had my surgery on 11/11/4 and I am not getting enough Water either. I just feel too full when I try to drink much more than 24 oz. I feel like I am going to pop. I had to get a sippy cup to drink out of because if I drink out of a cup or a bottled water, I drink to fast and I feel like it will come back up. My new stomach does not like crystal light either or any of the sugar free drink mixes. I know I should be getting more but I figured that it would come with time. I was losing two pounds a day but for the past 14 days, I haven't lost anything at all.

I haven't had a period in over 11 years and had my first one last week. Its kinda weird after not having one in such a long time.

I also had my surgery on 11/11/14 and after surgery I was dropping 2 lbs a day. I was loving it. I lost 25 lbs since surgery. But then it all stopped. I haven't lost anymore in the past week. I am totally bummed. I mean...is this it? How did you get through the stall?

I am also having a hard time getting enough protein in. I cannot stand the smell of the protein drinks anymore. I need some different ideas also.

I am having the same problem. I don't feel like eating at all. I can hardly get my water down. I hope this will get easier.

I am 1 week post-op and today I have experienced a lot of heartburn. I called my nurse and she said that It is temporary. She said to take an OTC med, like Tums. Has anyone else had this problem? Why is it happening when all I am eating is pureed foods? What is the best way to handle this irritating problem? Thanks

Isn't Nexium a pill? I thought we could only have chewable or liquid meds.

Well, it is finally here. Today I am having my surgery. I have to be at the hospital at 1:53 and surgery is at 3:53. I have already had a meltdown this morning. I am so nervous. Not about the surgery or that anything will go wrong because I have the good Lord on my side. I don't know why I am so nervous. Breathe! Prayers are welcome.

Hello everyone. I apologize for not posting sooner but my password wouldn't work. It was driving me crazy that I couldn't update everyone about my surgery. I wanted to let everyone know that surgery went very well. No complications at all. I had a wonderful night nurse. I couldn't ask for a better nurse. My daytime nurse was awful. I only saw her about 2 times the whole day. I was beginning to think they had forgotten about me. I went into surgery a little earlier. It was suppose to be at 3:53 but they got me in there at 2:30. it took an hour and a half. I was walking around 10:00 that night. The daytime nurse wouldn't let me walk but the nighttime nurse got me walking. I was ready to go by that morning. But I got released at 7:00 that evening. While I was in the hospital, my blood pressure was amazing. I have never seen it that great before, even with 3 different BP medicines. They took me off all of them before I left. I have checked it since being home and it is still amazing. And my Blood sugar has never been so low. It runs in the 200-300 even with an insulin pump. While I was in the hospital, it ran around 120-130. I woke up this morning with a reading of 98. I am so excited. Thanks for all the prayers and love.

No it doesn't make one bit of since. but it is true. I have the letter from the insurance company stating that I was denied for gaining the 2 lbs. But I am happy to say that they approved the second time around because I had not gained any weight and I am having my surgery on Tuesday. Best of luck to you

I am on the same liquid diet. I am on my 8th day and I feel awful. I am weak and ache all over. I can only handle drinking 2 shakes a day and for dinner I drink chicken broth. I am getting about 370 calories a day and 69 protein in a day. Hang in there, we can do this!

I know how you are feeling. I am on my liquid diet and everyone's food smells so delicious. And every commercial on TV seems to be about food. Even the preacher this past Sunday was talking about food. My kids know how I was feeling when they seen my face and couldn't help but laugh out loud. Hang in there. We can do this!

Good luck Greggroovy, Viktoryalynne, and NewJeffrey on your surgery tomorrow. I pray that you have a great surgery and that the surgeon has steady hands. Praying also for a speedy recovery. Best of luck. You will be in my thoughts tomorrow.

I am so happy for you. Good luck and keep us posted. How is the liquid diet going for you?

This is what I am doing: It is very similar to yours 7:00-Shake, Multivitamin, Calcium 10:00-B12 12:00-Shake, Multivitamin, Calcium 2:00-Shake 6:00-Chicken broth, Calcium 10:00-Iron And 32oz+ of water That equals-520 calories (They said that I needed at least 1000)-96 grams of protein (They said that I needed at least 68) I hope that I am doing it right. Good luck! Where are you having your surgery?

I am also on day 3 of my full liquid diet and I have not experienced any diarrhea. I have heard of a lot of people who do. I do feel drained and my neck is really sore. All I want to do is lay around. Last night I woke up with a headache and the worst leg cramp that I have ever had. I think all of us are different, so we will have different symptoms. Hang in there! You can do this!