Mrsmiller#4

I had wls on 5/5/14 and had hit a wall so to speak 2 times. I followed the advice given here. I stopped weighing myself every day (obsessing), and also to increase my protein intake. I added one egg per day to my usual 2 per day and also added 4oz of Premeire Protein shakes that I purchased from Costco. My daughter suggested taking the chocolate flavor shake, pour 2oz into blender, add ice and 1/2 teaspoon of low sugar peanut butter(smooth). Whirl this in the blender until smooth. This tastes amazingly like aReeses Peanut Butter Cup. Because it makes more than 3 oz, I freeze the left over and it makes a great protein snack. Yum. And....I broke thru that wall and began to lose again. For myself, adding the protein tricks my body into letting go of the weight. If my body thinks I'm starving it.....it will hang onto every oz. Good luck and don't give up. It's all a part of the marathon.

I would call your surgeon. I remember pre op instructions that mention scar tissue developing in the esophagus after surgery that will cause symptoms similar to what you describe. The treatment according to my doctor, they sedate you and with a scope they go down into your esophagus and stretch the area that has narrowed. I haven't had this done but you should call your surgeon. Good luck

Hi there. I had VSG on 5/5/14 and I also suffer with Lupus. I'm on plaquinel,methotrexate and Immuran and really am struggling with extreme fatigue and weakness. The weakness has been horrible since VSG. I'm having so much nausea that I'm having a hard time getting all my protein and water in. I hope that you and I can be support to each other as we struggle with different problems then the average people on this website. Let me know how I can support you.

I'm so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I don't have MS, but was diagnosed with Sle, better known as Lupus. I had VSG on 5/5/14 and I am down 40lbs but I do have to take meds because of the Lupus. The reason I chose VSG was because I knew I would be on meds. I have extreme fatigue along with kidney involvement. Anything I can do to support you, I'm here.

Good morning is not how I'm feeling. Today is 8 weeks post vsg. I feel like I'm going downhill. I'm down almost 40 lbs which is great but I can't seem to keep anything down. I did better 2 weeks ago. Food stayed put and the variety was good. Slowly over the last ten days I've become so so weak. Over the weekend I started having trouble even keeping thick liquid down and I'm nauseous all the time. Even liquid is a fight. It feels like it gets stuck and then I throw it up. I feel like I'm losing to fast. I can't even handle getting my own food bcause I'm weak and the smell of any food causes nausea. Anyone else have this and what did u do.

I'm also a 5/5r. I'm down 20.4 pounds. Yay. My biggest struggle is this week. I moved to full liquid, mashed potato, hard boiled smashed eggs etc. I'm so weak. My breath is horrible and everything tastes strange. I finally had 3oz of Atkins protein shake and I actually feel alittle better. I had my first emotional buyers remorse last night. I went shopping for some more variety and I felt faint and miserable. I watched someone in the parking lot enjoying a piece of pizza and I just started crying. I wanted to eat normally and feel strong again. My doctor, Dr.Higa, Fresno,Ca...runs a very strict and precise schedule. I'm sticking to it but it's hard. My husband mentioned that I may need to hit a post op support grp meeting.....I think he is right. I'm just so tired and run down. I Am getting my liquids in.....easy because I'm so thirsty. Has anyone else had the bad breath, nasty taste.

I need some advice. I'm 3 weeks post op and I'm so very weak and have the worst breath and everything I try tastes horrible. I had a emotional break down yesterday. I felt like I made a huge mistake with this surgery and just really wanted regular food and to feel stronger. Going to the grocery store completely wiped me out.since May 5th surgery, I'm down 20lbs. Any advice

Thanks for the support. No my doctor didn't prescribe muscle relaxers. Sounds like that would really help. Have you weighed yourself yet.

I have a question....I'm day 6 post op and I have lost 12.2 pounds. I'm still very swollen and still have to take a pain pill every 4 hours. I feel like allot of the pain is in my hips also my upper belly directly under my breasts, can't stand a bra at this point. Dr did a hiatal hernia repair also. Does it sound like I'm on track. I'm still anxious also. Any suggestions?

I'm sorry you are suffering from the headaches also. I never drank any diet drinks because the artificial sweetener caused migraines and I stopped drinking caffeine a few weeks before surgery as per doctor. I'm glad I did. I think my headaches are because the sweeteners in the popsicles, sugar free jello etc.

Thanks everyone. I can already see that this is going to be a lifeline for me. Happy Mothers day to all the mommy's out there.

Also forgot to say. I'm actually lactose intolerant before surgery so when I get the ok I will be using Lactase dairy products.

My doctor isn't showing me to start on the thicker liquid until Monday. It's amazing how different doctors order can be. I'm curious have you weighed yourself yet. I'm down 9.5 pounds.

:-)

Actually yesterday was my first hunger pain. I have been eating SUGAR FREE jello...lol, strained Lipton noodle soup,popsicles, ice chips and I added unflavored pedialyte at the suggestion of the nurse. She thought that may help the headache. Funny thing I had a dream that I was so hungry I grabbed some broiled chicken breast and chewed it and spit it out. I was wondering, how are you handling mothers day. I haven't told my family about the surgery because they would not be supportive. Our tradition is going out for lunch. I said I would go and just order broth but honestly I don't feel up to going. I'm too afraid to leave home at this point and I don't think I can mask the pain yet.

I am having the same gurgling. And with the diarrhea I'm afraid to go to far from the bathroom. I already had a wild experience. I got out of the hospital on Tuesday and I kept telling myself I needed to make sure to dispose of the pre op liquid diet sugar full jello because I was afraid I would mix them up......well guess what my hubbies made me sugar free jello the day I got home and I was really enjoying the taste, ask day. Then about 10pm Tuesday night I got super duper cramps, sweating,palpitations and couldn't make it to the bathroom in time. Oh my God what a mess and I felt horrible. After 3 hours in the bathroom and scrubbing everything in my path, it stopped. Lying in bed I remembered about the dumping syndrome. Then I asked my hubbie what bowl he made the sugar free jello in and it was NOT the one I was eating out of....my first mistake. This is defiantly a learning experience.

I'm a twin and I also have had a huge headache all week along with a migraine today. I have a sensitivity to aspertain and with being on this liquid diet there is allot of aspertain in the jello, popsicles, even the broth. Today has been the pits. I have had abdominal gas pains all day which finally resulted in diarrhea.....the worst I've ever had. I would love some feed back.

First off I want to tell you...you are not alone. I hear your cry and I want you to know Jesus loves you. I can imagine you are rolling your eyes right now but it's true. He loves us no matter what is going on. He loves its whether we have lost 50 pounds or 100 pounds. I'm new to this....only 5 days post op, but I fight depression, loneliness and a disease called Lupus. I noticed your call name is 2nd chance.....well I can tell you we have hundreds of chances with Jesus. I will be praying for you. You are not an addict...you are an overcomer. You can do this.

I have been feeling a little anxious myself. I am also 5 days post opp. I have been experiencing allot of painful bloating followed by diarrhea. I'm feeling weak as a result. I'm trying hard to keep up with the fluids today but it's been tough. Any feedback and encouragement would be appreciated.