Mrs.Cartwill

So I am down nearly 100 lbs. now, but I am suddenly experience severe cramping and then the explosive need to poop. It starts normally and slowly over like 1-4 hours gets worse and more frequent with more poop than I thought my body could hold! I don't do sugar, and have mostly cut out all carbs that are not from veggies. It definitely seems worse on days the I work out a bit more intensely (running instead of walking, etc.) Has anyone else had this problem? Like I literally just spend an hour at Starbucks afraid to get back on the road. After 3 trips to the bathroom, afraid people were wondering WTH I was kept doing in there, I finally l left. But really?? This sucks.

Starry*Night - I know JUST where you are. I had my surgery the day after you. I am struggling with getting in my water too. I have seen people post about all their post-op energy and I’m like “where did you get it?” I made a few friends in my nutrition class who had their surgery the week before me and they are down 35-40 lbs, working out at the gym and already looking at buying new clothes. Me: I’m like, wait... how? I can’t barely make it through a grocery trip at Walmart without feeling like I am going to pass out. When shopping with my mom and sisters and literally had to carry my muscle milk and bottle of water to keep me fed and hydrated during our Christmas shopping. Mind you, I also sat down a lot too. I have way less energy than before. I get hiccups 4-6 times a day from drinking my water and I think I am barely getting 40 oz in. I am so tired of soups and I just cant do mixed shakes etc., there is too many air bubbles. You are not alone. We all have different paths to take and I have my days where I regret it too, BUT.... I know this too shall pass and when I get to the other side I will look back and be happy with the choice I made. You will too. Feel free to reach out anytime. We have a couple of us chatting on FB too. You can find me under Sheila R. Williamson (Sheila Carter) on FB. My profile pic is the same on here. You are doing great!! Keep it up and go easy on yourself. You got this!

Not at pooping bed or diaper stage thankfully, but I have been chronically constipated my entire life. I am in week 3 post-op and suddenly I have to RUN to the bathroom. I’m a bit raw (I know... TMI) maybe it’s the milk I’m adding to my shakes??

No just as a stand alone and I was told only to crush it. It is pure bitterness 🤢. The taste actually makes me more nauseous.

I purchased the Tespo 5 weeks pre surgery and started using the energy and women’s multi-vitamin. My husband is not sleeved, and he he loves his men’s daily ad the energy. Total output is about 1 oz and the flavors are not bad. He mixes it with his Keto drink and can’t even tell it’s in there.

So... I don't really get why everything we have to take for nausea etc is by mouth right after surgery (I mean my stomach just isn't handling them) but my doctor has prescribed me Regalen for nausea. Is it super bad tasting? I only ask because the Zophran under the tongue makes me vomit, as does the liquid Tylenol 3. I am not getting relief from either because I can't keep them down. Sorry for all the questions.

I had my surgery on Monday and I am still in the hospital. Looks like I might be here another day or two. We just can’t get the nausea under control. I don’t have any abdominal pain (unless I am dry heaving) but with the nausea I can’t drink the little one once cups of fluid. How long does this last? Did anyone else suffer from prolonged nausea?

I had horrible nausea and light headedness so I could hold down any liquid I won’t be going home until tomorrow. It has finally started to pass but still there a bit.

You look amazing!! Congrats

Currently sitting in my pre-op room getting ready to have surgery. Ready to get on to the next stage and better my heath. Anyone else having/had surgery today?

You’ll do great! My surgery is tomorrow too! I have orders for no food after midnight (I’m in Washington State) and then clear liquids until 2 hours before check in at 11:45am 😊 so excited. I’m nervous about water intake most.

Good Morning, I completely understand. I am nervous and excited too. My surgery is tomorrow. As nervous as I am, I am SO Ready to get this weight off and start feeling better. I know it will take a few weeks, but that is nothing compared to the pain I go through daily. You got this!

Thank you Jenn. Yes, my mother's comments are out of fear. But you are right and my decision to have the surgery is out of fear too. Fear that I wont live to see my youngest child grow up. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

You look amazing. I know the right and best answer for me is to just do it, I guess fear just sets in. It is a drastic change. I was totally excited and ready until I saw the death rate at 2/1000 and my mom decided to put her two cents in that if I was just eating better, walking and counting calories I could lose it all in 2-3 years. I don't have a lot of support going in, everything thinks I am taking the easy way out except my sister and people I have met that are doing it too. Thanks for the inspiration. I know that ALM is a better me, skin or not.

Oh, that must be so hard. Sorry to hear this. You have a good attitude about it though and that is great. Hopefully, they can sort it all out and you can move past liquids.