blondebomb

I am 7 wks out...I havnt sipped in a few wks..I drink normal but not gulping...ur tummy will let u no to slow down. If u feel the need to quinch a thirst then ur already dehydrated. .I no what heat does I lived in tx. For 20 yrs. Drink thru out the day.I take a drink with me every where I go (except bathroom unless I'm soaking) haha...an as far as straw issues. ..all surgeon are different. Mine explained to me that u get faster air pockets an it can stretch new baby tummy. For those reasons I'm not taking a chance. I don't even grab for one anymore. Others will say differently. But that's my protocol. ..best wishes..

I stay in ketosis. .that's how I no I'm burning. I use myfitnesspal and log everything. The most I have been able to get down is 715 cal a day. I'm not pushing it. I'm not really exercising per say but I do keep busy around the house. I have a 2 story so I go up n down few times a day. I still have a energy shortage in afternoon so I pace myself. But with me I use Ketones stix an chk every morning that helps me to stay on tract. Then I no I'm losing daily..I've had my days of grouchiness an wanting to cry but only a few. :)I am 7 wks postop. ..down 55..

I am glad to hear she's feeling an doing better!! Everyone reacts different. I take nexium daily. She will no when she needs to rest. I'm 7. Wks out an still pace myself. I'm glad to hear ur her rock! I have a rock also...your doin great!!

OMGoodness I hate auto correct! ! Lol...I hope u could understand what I meant to say! Haha..

That's what I did with every sip. I stayed 2 full days so I could get the iv fluids I knew if I left I would end up in er connected up again an I hate needles! Lol..

It gets better! Remember everything is swollen. .my first few wks were ruff. .I didn't think the first wk would pass quick enuff. .but after the 7th day I felt so much different! I had hernia repair so the esophagus spasms OMG I thought I was doomed! But hang in there. I played a heating pad on my chest an took my pain killers as needed. I ate a few bites of this n that n thru rest out. Sip as much as possible. U don't want to get dehydrated. You'll b fine. ..the inside needs time to heal. I'm 7 wks out an over 50 pds down..I still stand by my desicion. ..hang in there..

I only do some things around the house for now havnt really started to" exercise" per say yet. But I do have 2 story house so I go up n down a few times during day an other things. I'm 7 wks out still having energy issues..but we did buy a recumbent bike..I'm starting on it soon..

I went thru that gagging sick n tired of shakes to...I ate more yogurt cottage cheese cheese sticks an soups..I would add extra teaspoon of unflavored protein to up protein intake..I now how ya feel!

Did u have hernia repair as well? I did..an I had them esophagus spasms for about a wk..it finally slowed down an stopped. My internists told me it would take close to 6 months for inside to heal.

Mine to...before an after

Ur body is using all ur cal to heal an in turn it'll turn to wats stored. I didn't push myself a whole lot if it's just half block or around the block. Listen to ur body. We hen I had a burst of energy I took advantage of it an cleaned or swept around the house. I didn't go out bc I was afraid of starting to feel bad a bc afraid I wouldn't b able to get home but I did wrk around the house then I could rest when I had to. I'm 7 wks out n still have a energy issue...by tee it's nothing new for me. Get it Protein in first an Vitamins an Water..I'm noticing a lil more then usual energy increasing an torts been almost 2 months..still eating less then 700 cal daily but that's fine with me. food isn't my friend anymore. ..I eat enough to live now. Luvn it!! You will do great!!

It's ok....all is good! The body is in shock. It'll all work out...I went thru a slow down..everyone does. It's a process. .hang in there. I'm 7 wks out an I don't even worry about it anymore. The inches are dropping all the time. I've been using the ketone stix. ..that's Wat I gauge by. So far I burn large. ..an by the end of the wk it shows up on scale...I just took out a ton of clothes out of closet an drawers. ..ur days coming! Don't worry..it works!

Luv it!!! I flew last wk an it felt amazing an I was soo happy an proud of myself! An yes...the hubs can't keep his hands off me (not that it ever stopped him before but he tells me thruout the day the same thing!!) Haha.....

Yes..I put on 8 in the 2 days I was on iv fluids...when I got home I weighed myself bc the 5 days preop diet I lost 11 then when I got home I weighed 8 back I said Wat the heck? ?!! But I lost it in a few days...ull b fine it's normal!

Yes I've seen the video an it's the same info I got thru pre surgery classes. Mine told me not to sit with a drink at meal time. Its a new learned behavior. It does make a difference. I eat all protein first then a bite or 2 of veggy. The longer I can go without drink after eating which I make it 30 min the longer I can go without eating again which I eat 3 small plates a day (I can only eat 1/2 cup at meals period) an 2 snacks..great video...

Congrats! U have just went thru major surgery. Everyone's body reacts different. Dont think your going back to everyday routine bc it's not going to happen. Your bodys energy is going to healing. Drink as much as u can..if it's sips every 15 minute that's it..an it's normal. It takes a week to several wks for tummy swelling to go down. Dont rush the diet. Shoot for ur 64 oz water or liquid requirements so u stay hydrated. Drink as much protein as possible my min required is 60 grms daily. I went thru several different brands of unflavored protein. .I would add a teaspoon to hot tea,coffee,pudding soups u name it I added it. I wanted to make sure I got my protein in. My surgeon told me my liquid of anything went towards my fluid count. Which made it easier to get in. Yes sipping all day is a job. But I just keep it by me an grab it all the time. I'm 7 wks out an energy still an issue but for me I struggle with many diseases an so it's the norm with me. I'll fight with it for life. Take ur vitamins it's crucial. Do wat u can. Trust an comply fully with ur surgeon protocol. It works. An be careful don't get irritated over numbers on scales. It will play mind games. Wish u the best.an this forum is awesome a lot of great advice. Hang in there an just get thru one day at a time. Call ur Dr when u feel u need to..

Great job girl!!! give yourself a big hug!!

1. In first wk a lot of my muscular pain subsided. 2. I have found myself again! I didn't no the person I became physically speaking.an I luv myself again. 3. No cpap for last 5 wks! An yes sex life is on the increase again! (An I don't hear any grumbling about it..lol) Down 55 in 7 wks..losing everyday: ) we just celebrated 15 yrs marriage an here's to eternity together!

I started yaking clothes off hangers last night!! Down 42 pds I new they were history! I even took the winter ones out..went thru 2 tubs of summer shoes..yea I cleaned out 2 closets! Called a girlfriend so she'll b taking them..feels great knowing them sizes are gone for good!

I totally relate to the safety blanket of all sizes! Iv done the yo yo all my life..I have 14 to 24..now I'm in my 18s an everything else higher is out!! I called a gf an asked her if she would like a new wardrobe. .! It was a lil nerve racking But then I was saying woo hoo!!

It's all normal believe me most ppl go thru it..the 2 wks up till the day got more an more questionable in my mind. That's why I didn't discuss this with no family members except my hubs. It's hard enuff in ur own mind. But after 20 yrs of thinking an research an talking to a close friend who did this 7 yrs ago I learned a lot. You'll do great. I know the feeling of when I signed my life away..haha. .it was nerve racking! But I was determined an ready! Sick n tired of being fat. An with hashis only going up! My drs sent me to my surgeon. .hang in there! My surgeon told me if I can make it thru first month I have it made...he was right. I'm 7 wks out an I'm in a all different thinking mode..luvn it!! Keep us posted..use ur pain pump..an by my 4th hr after surgery I at least walked outside of rm door turned back got back in bed! After another hr walked to nurses station came back..make a lil longer or as far as u can stand it makes the gas tolerable. .

I totally understand! I only told a few ppl an not my family. But me an the gf go to panera for our lunches I get their broccoli chedder soup..done great on it. I just eat a small..makes me feel like I can still do lunch. I have been missing eating also but I keep telling myself it's my new life an new body! I went thru my closet an all my clothes in my size 22 an 20s I took out!! I'm in 18 now..which I have from size 14 to 24..! You'll do great..Iv had some grouchy days the past few wks..I'm tired an dragging in afternoon some days..felt like crying a few days ago also. Its all normal. .emotional journey as well. Hang in there...

Gas pain an hernia repair was my worse...my tummy no problem. .the hernia repair according to my internists will take months to heal but the esophagus spasms will subside in about a wk. Take ur script painkillers! Ur body needs the rest an u can't get sufficient healing an rest in pain. Keep hydrated as much as possible. My esophagus spasms hurt like heck. By the 6th or so day it was eased a lot. Hang in there new sleevers it gets soo much better! Best decision I ever done for myself besides the breast reduction 15 yrs ago!!

I give myself a shot b12 wkly. ..have been for 3 yrs...it helps but I'm not where I'd like to b with energy an I doubt if I ever will be with all the diseases I have. But I can tell when I'm past due for one..

You'll figure it out: )