thundermama

It's been 8 weeks since my surgery and I've noticed that my back itches a lot. Within the past two days, my neck began itching and now I have hives. I've read some references to this as a result of gastric surgery on Google. But, have any of you experienced this? What did your doctor say? This is crazy, and I would like a scientific understanding of this. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my surgery on 4/28 and I posted earlier this week. My neck has been itching constantly and broke out this past week in bumps. I tried Benadryl and it didn't help. I spoke to my doctor and she tested my urine. It had ketones in it. So we think that is what is going on with my neck. She encouraged me to begin eating more carbs too. Hope this helps. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That is about right.... just starting to notice that I am shedding hair. I had hoped that it wouldn't happen to me. But, it looks like it is.

So excited and a bit anxious for tomorrow. I've been on Optifast for 2 weeks and have lost 12 pounds. I sending out positive thoughts, healing light and love to all of you! This is just the beginning of this crazy journey, and I can't wait for the ride. @@jgeldmacher, see you in post-op maybe. LOL

YAY!!!! HW - 250 SW - 233 CW - 209 Down a size (or two already). Wearing size 14 jeans for Old Navy!!!!!!! Went on a run yesterday.

I was told that I needed to up my starches a bit and it did wonders for my energy in the morning. I really on my ½ packet of oatmeal with a couple of berries.

I'm frustrated today..... Tomorrow will be 4 weeks since my sleeve and I have not lost the weight I expected. I lost 14 pounds on the pre-surgery 2 week diet (Optifast) and weighted 233 on the day of surgery. I have only lost 15 pounds since the surgery and am feeling quiet discouraged. I am walking regularly two times per day. My meals are within limits of the diet plan. I am using Bariatastic to track all of the food and exercise intake now to make sure that I am in alignment. I am getting my Protein, fluids (except for 2 days this past week). I am starting to have thoughts like "Is this it?" "I had the surgery and am still gonna be this size?" When I met my NUT and surgeon a couple of weeks ago, they both said I was doing well with the weight loss. I recently heard about the 3-4 week stall (from this site) and just don't know what else to do. I just needed to vent and I can feel some twinges of fear and regret popping up.... I guess I am looking for some support, advice, and reassurance. Thanks.

This is exactly why I wrote this thread! I was starting to climb up that crazy tree and needed to be talked down by you all. Thanks!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am so grateful for these posts!!!! I have been having pain on my right side and was worried that it was my gall bladder. I did a little searching and it seems that this happens frequently. I'm okay laying down but when I sit upright or bend over I feel a sharp pain in my side. I am almost 3 weeks (in 2 days) post-surgery and have been feeling great until a couple of days ago. Hope the rest of you feel better soon!!!!!!!

Doing great! Feeling great! About to begin pureed foods. Lost 24 pounds since the Optifast and 10lbs since surgery.

I feel good. I've never been so grateful to pass gas though. I'm struggling with the chewable Vitamins and need to find some that taste better. Iced herbal mint tea has been wonderful to soothe my stomach, and I've been working hard to meet my Protein and Fluid intake goals. My kids came to visit and made the last few days so wonderful; they all waited on me, brought takeout of my favorite Soup and made sure I had plenty of fliids. We went for walks and I just felt so supported. I feel pretty good overall. I'm just trying to be kind and gentle to myself during this period. Gonna spend this next week focusing on exercise and meeting my nutritional goals. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@jgeldmacher, I'm so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself and listen to your body. I hope you have a strong support system to help you through this. Sending love and light to you and your family. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Feeling so much better now that I'm not nauseated. Walked with the kids today, almost getting all of my fluids, feeling such great support from my family, and had the best ¼ cup of tomato basil soup from Cajun Kate's. I must say I am feeling good today. Still taking it easy but listening to my body. Hugs to you all. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Phillygirl_in_DE Sorry to hear about your pain. I can relate. Today has been a much better day for me. Sending you all hugs and healing energy. This is all just temporary. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Was wondering how you were feeling. The gas is finally being relieved today. And, it is quite painful. Today, I began my full liquid diet and am even able to eat Soup. That was a god-send. Trying miniature bites and sips. I am having a hard time drinking; worried about getting dehydrated though. I keep reminding myself that this is temporary. Today is a much better day!!! It's gonna get easier from here. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I get very nauseated with anesthesia and continually was dry heaving. Fortunately, it's a lot better today. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I get very nauseated with anesthesia and continually was dry heaving. Fortunately, it's a lot better today. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So, I have struggled. I had a reaction to the anesthesia and have been throwing up. Thank heavens for phenergan but all I want to do is sleep. My back also has been bothering me (from a herniated disc); my back injection wore off last week. I am walking but had a hard time drinking anything. Are you all noticing a difference in your taste buds? It is weird that I'm not hungry. I'm reminding myself that this is all temporary. Hugs to you all!!!!!

Alright CHRIAS people. I'm off to walk the floor. Maybe I'll see you all around. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ran into trouble here with anesthesia effects. Much better today and hoping to go home this afternoon Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

At the hospital and ready to go. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks!!!! Pulling into the hospital now. So excited. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm wide awake. This is surreal. I love that I have a community of people to got through this with. I just felt comforted knowing I'm not alone. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm a therapist and I really feel for you. It is completely fair for you to advocate for yourself and your needs. You are having major surgery, and you need someone to take care of you instead of you being his relatives' caretaker. A good marriage is about respect for each other and each other's needs. I wish you the best and can understand your anger. It will be interesting to see what happens as you start to grow and evolve. I hope your husband will be able to grow with you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Phillygirl_in_DE, Showtime is at 7:30am bright and early! There is someone else on this site who is the 9am right after me with the same doc. It's a small world, right? Thanks for the recommendations about post-surg food. Target has Dannon Light and Fit Greek Yogurt at 4 for $3.69. They had all kinds of flavors too like strawberry Cheesecake and banana Cream with 12-13 grams of Protein. I was so excited. I forgot about the apple sauce. So far, I like the black cherry SFJello the best. 8.5 pounds is great! @@tyra76, I wish you the best of luck. It's so great to be on here with people going through the same surgery with the same practice within the same time period. I am sure that we are all having mixed emotions right now. I know I am! I left work today and just felt so good about it. How long are you all taking off? I only scheduled 2 weeks. I'm concerned about the emotional roller-coaster I've heard about. I'm hoping that part isn't so bad. We've got this!!!! We're at the beginning of something great.