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I had surgery on May 27th. My nausea started about 3 weeks out. I had really intense nausea and was admitted for 9 days when it started. Got a picc line put in at the end of June to infuse TPN (fluids and nutrients) because I couldn't eat or drink. I didn't eat or drink for over a month. I finally started to eat and drink slowly, starting small. I only just had the picc line removed on October 10th. I've suffered with bad bad nausea since June that I've had to use 5 antinausea meds (zofran, emend, scopolamine patch, Granesitron patch, hyoscyamine, and Ativan) to just get by and I still felt the nausea while on them. I'm only just starting to feel okay and not need to take antinausea meds round the clock. Starting weight: 540 Surgery Weight: 480 Current weight: 375 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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You look awesome! I know it feels good to lose on vacation!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

389 but I've been in the hospital since Saturday and IV fluids make me gain so much weight Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in the hospital again...ill try to find a scale to weigh myself soon Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look great!!! Look at how your hard work paid off!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am a newbie and had my surgery on May 27th and have had issues since. My surgeon said I could have flat Soda if that helps. Right after I had surgery I had no interest in food or drink and was in a ton of pain. I ended up taking dilaudid for 3 weeks and I also had mild nausea so I took zofran every so often. I finally was feeling okay again and then 2 days later the extreme nausea hit. I took my 8 mg zofran and it did nothing, I thought maybe I was hungry so I tried to eat..huge mistake. I threw it up and the nausea got worse and then the pain started. I gave it another day and when I still felt so sick I went to the ER. Just the smell of coffee made me want to throw up. I could not be around food or think about food I was so nauseous. I ended up staying in the hospital for 9 days and they did an endoscopy to open up a kink I had in the connection from my stomach to my intestines. They put a picc line in and I had to give myself infusions every night to give me fluids and nutrients since I couldn't eat or drink. I did not eat or drink anything for over a month because of the horrible nausea. I finally was able to start eat and drink a bit a month or 2 ago but I still have issues getting enough Protein and Fluid in. I am trying all different Protein drinks and powders but I'm really only able to eat a yogurt small amounts of protein throughout the day. Right now my intake st each meal is a 5 oz yogurt or 2-3 oz protein and 1 oz veggies. I had been giving myself those infusions all the way up to a week and a half ago. That was when I had my second blood infection from the picc line and landed me in the hospital again. I often read the stories of others experiences and how great they are doing and I can't help but be jealous. My surgeon assures me that this is normal and it happens to a few people after the surgery. He said it should go away after a few days or months, they aren't sure. Well it has been months and I'm still suffering. It has been a long road. I had my gallbladder removed last Tuesday and went home from the hospital on Wednesday. I was back in the ER on Saturday and am now in the hospital again awaiting results from tests to see why I am in extreme pain with vomiting... Even though I have had a really tough time I don't regret the surgery. It's saved my life. Starting weight:540 Surgery weight :480 Current weight:383 I wish you the best of luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You just out of surgery? That's great... I started about where you were and was -24 at 2 weeks... great job!!Thanks! Actually I had surgery on May 27th! I started out at 540 a year ago! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Wow!! I would love to have that kind of loss 5 months later -- can you give me an idea what you're doing? (cals, carbs, Protein, typical foods, etc.) Well I've actually been having a lot of complications unfortunately. I had a picc line in to infuse TPN every night to give me enough fluids and nutrients. Last Monday I was admitted to the hospital with a 103.9 fever amd my second blood infection. They removed the picc line and said we will stop the TPN now. I'm getting my gallbladder removed tomorrow (I have stones). I have been eating around 600-750 calories a day. I drink 2-3 premier Protein shakes a day to get my protein in. I try to eat 4-6 small meals a day. Some examples of those meals I eat are a yogurt, or 1/2-1 egg and 1-1 1/2 piece of bacon, 2 oz meat (like half a burger, some chicken breast, pork tenderloin, steak) and 1-2 oz veggie or side (spaghetti squash, green Beans, Brussel sprouts, squash, broccoli, cauliflower, potato, or salad). I cook the meat in different flavors like Mexican, Asian, Italian, anything I'm interested in that night! I get a lot of recipes from the skinny taste or Emily bites website. I also use weight watcher cookbooks. A lot of them have pretty low calorie recipes that are actually really delicious! I don't really count my carbs but I do have some throughly the day. I also snack on some popcorn from Trader Joe's (white cheddar baconesque, white cheddar, sour cream and onion) I can only eat half a cup and that's only between 35-40 calories! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You just out of surgery? That's great... I started about where you were and was -24 at 2 weeks... great job!!Thanks! Actually I had surgery on May 27th! I started out at 540 a year ago! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I did it! I'm finally out of the 400's! I started this journey late October last year at 540. Had surgery 5/27/16 and I am now 392!! I can't wait to say good bye to the 300's too! Me a year ago Me today! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you. I hope it gets better! I'm so tired of feeling sick! I haven't had much of a break since surgery in May! I am going to try and focus on my health Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm worried I'm going to eat emotionally i work part time at my job. I had surgery 5/27 and now I'm having surgery 10/18 to remove my gallbladder. My job just told me they will not accommodate my request for 3 weeks leave for my surgery and my last day is 10/17. I'm so upset I just want to eat everything Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! And thank you for your tips! They were very good! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I actually didn't even get a chance to even if I wanted to. I ended up in the ER with a 103.9 fever possible blood infection again from my picc line I'll be here at least a few days Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! I really hope so! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Thank you so much! It definitely has been hard! I've had a lot of complications and set backs! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you sooooo much! It definitely felt great to be out of the 400's and fantastic to say goodbye to the 500's!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Thank you! Yes, I am so happy! I can not wait till onederland!!!! I haven't been there since my young teens! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Thanks! *high five* Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Haha thanks! I feel good! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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