TeacherMommy

Thanks everyone for the support. I tried to eat more calories today, but when I eat more food, I feel miserably stuffed. I'm thinking of adding a snack in around late afternoon. I eat lunch at 11:45 and then don't eat dinner until 6:00. I did need to go buy new pants today because my old ones were too large. I feel better now...

Drank alcohol?! Beer?! Wine?! Liquor?! How much?! Etc?! Thanks. I was thinking my surgeon said 6 months.

How many calories are you consuming in a day?! How many grams of protein are you able to get in?!? What does a typical day of meals look like?! Ok... I thinks that's enough questions for now... Hahaha

Ohhhh that's right... Great suggestion. Thanks

Thanks so much for all your replies. I need to just hang in there. I will look into b12, but still have to crush pills or have liquid medications. I'm just not sure it comes in those forms. I can check tho.

Have any of you guys experienced this?? When I stand up, I feel light headed and this morning, I almost passed out in the shower. Ideas??

My blood work came back negative for anemia and I wasn't dehydrated. The doctor said my dizziness was mostly likely attributed to BP meds and low caloric intake. He said continue to be patient with the process and remember that my body has been through a lot the last month. He's right, I'm just glad it was nothing worse. I've felt better today.

Thanks everyone for the great feedback. I am on BP meds and it was my first thought. I called my surgeon's office and the nurse suggested I call my GP to be seen about possibly backing off the meds or stopping them altogether (ultimate goal). My GP checked my BP this aftermoon and it was great without having taken my meds this morning, so he backed it down. He was concerned more with my pulse/heart rate being high. He said it can be caused from either dehydration or anemia. My thoughts are it's dehydration. I'm trying hard to get fluids in, but as u guys know, it's tough. I may have to set an alarm. I do take Sips, if I happen to wake up. Hopefully I'll know the results of the blood work tomorrow. Thanks again!!

1. Does any one know how long the staples remain in tact after surgery?! 2. How long does it typically take the stomach to fully heal (understanding that everyone is different)?? These are just a couple questions I didnt ask and wondered if anyone else did.

Woooooo hoooooo!!! I'm about 4 hrs post op and feeling pretty good. Just a little uncomfortable, but no bad pain, as of yet.

YAY!!!! You can just relax during the holidays... hehehehe Get ALL your Thanksgiving yummies in before you start your two week pre-op, then by Christmas, you'll be able to add a couple fun things.

I fly pretty often... That should be fun!! Hahaha

Not one bite to eat... The head games are stronger than ever. I need to just chew something. Almost over..... I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.

I've had my gallbladder removed... Staples from that too?! Hahaha

Wow!!! I had no idea the staples were there forever. I wouldn't have changed my mind, but I guess I should have researched that before... Hahaha

I just added 3 "solids" to my diet (cottage cheese, refried beans, and eggs cooked any way). My question is, knowing everyone is different, how much were most of you able to eat in one meal (20-30 mins)?? I am eating about 3 tablespoons of these things. I "think" I feel full, but I also feel like I might be getting hungry again too soon. For now, I've been warding off the hunger with water, which is fine, but I also would rather have the nutrients from food, if I should be eating more.

Let me clarify some... When I say I eat 3 tbls of each, I meant... I eat 3 tablespoons of one of these things for a meal.

Like want a cheeseburger starving... Hahaha I'm on broths, jello and water only for the first week. I'm hoping once I can add to this, I'll be more satisfied. Anyone else "starvibg"??

It does take forever... I started the process the beginning of January 14 and had my surgery sept 30th. It's be a journey for sure.

I'm hanging in there. It hasnt been 1/2 as bad as I had prepared for. The worst part was the gas, but that passed after a couple days. Now I am just hungry. I go back tomorrow for my one week checkup to talk about nutrition. I'm anxious to start introducing new foods. I'm on day 21 without a "bite" to eat. Have you received your date yet??

I was told clear broth, water and sugar free jello for 7 days!!! This has been much harder than the two week liquid diet (preop)

I just introduced "food" back. So far so good... I'm not hungry at all, but know I need to get some food in my stomach. It makes me feel a little uncomfortable, but just tender when it hits my stomach. Anyone with me on that one???

I feel pretty sure that this is real hunger. Besides the fact that my stomach growling sends me into a horrible pain, I am only consuming 30 or 40 calories a day. I know it'll get easier and I won't give in to the "you need French fries" demons. Hahaha

OUCH!!! I've walked, drank water, etc Etc. Ideas??

It's muuuuuuch better today. Now I'm just STARVING!!!