Lynda486

Thanks a bunch!

I woke up yesterday with so much dizziness that I had trouble walking. Last night I checked my BP as I normally do and it was 71/49. I did not take my blood pressure meds this morning. Anyone else have this happen? Sent from my SM-J727V using BariatricPal mobile app

I am so excited for you! Can't wait to hear to hear all about it when you are home. Prayers and friendship!

My pre op diet was 3 days of shakes and I lost 3 pounds.

I feel for you and will pray that your talk goes well! Hugs

I have been trying to us My Fitness Pal to track my diet, but it won't save my entries because I am at 800 or less calories a day at this stage. The most I can do as of now is see my current day and go from there. Any tips?

I had thought it might be related to eating disorders as well! Thanks 😄

I am all better and the Dr took me off all my BP meds, yay!

Today I had a Dr. appointment for knee injection an decided to try on a pair of my old size 14's and they fit!!! I am also now completely off my BP meds!

Just made the https://twosleevers.com/low-carb-spicy-chicken-soup/. It is really good!

I think you are doing great and as long as you feel good. Keep up the great work!

I did go through that also, but now at almost 6 weeks out and I have the opposite problem. My only issue now is getting enough calories in each day.

I picked up a series of Richard Simpsons videos when I had my VBG in 1998. I switched them around and did one everyday along with walking 2 miles a day. I wasn't too far out from my surgery when I started.

I fit into a smaller size jean yesterday and was ordered off all my BP meds!

Happy Anniversary, you'e done fantastic!

Welcome to the group! What surgery are you planning on having? I had a revision to a bypass in Sept. and I am strting to feel myself again and even got into a smaller size jean yesterday. Jump into the forums and you will find so much information and helpful people to help you!

Good morning! May I suggest getting up every hour and just walking around the house for a few minutes. This helps to pass the gas and will help you with the pain as well. I wasn't good at doing this and my pain lasted three weeks. As far as getting the water and protein down, just take sips, and then wait and then repeat. I have been using a marked water bottle that really helps get my water in. If you continue to have trouble keeping anything down I would contact your surgeons office and let them know. They may have you go in for a swallow test, or something. Best of luck on your journey!

I have been relying on comfy clothes to get by. My first day back to work I wore a long sleeve t-shirt and black work out pants. I can wear jeans now, so when I go somewhere it is jeans. I happened to save my smaller clothes, so I should be okay for awhile.

Mikey, I am so excited for you, have, been watching you as you succeed, and can't wait to hear how it all goes! Will be thinking of you Monday!

Hello Tank184, I'm from MO also!

The struggle is very much real! I ended up buying a water bottle that tells you to drink up and has measurements on it to show what you have drank so far. It has helped, but there are times where I lose track and find myself behind on my water and really you can't catch up, or can you? I was told that I need to eat every 2 to 3 hours even if I am not hungry. Even that is hard for me. I know this phase will end, and soon we will be on to other challenges in our journey!

First of all I want to thank you all for your replies and concerns. We were without power after a major storm Monday morning so I didn't see your replies until this morning. After skipping my BP meds yesterday, today my BP is 109/71. I have already sent a note to my regular DR, who I see Thursday. I am still a little dizzy but so much better. Since I couldn't cook yesterday I spent the day getting in more liquids. I plan to concentrate on liquids again today! Again, thanks for your support and caring ways! Lynda

I am pretty sure you won't lose the old you. What you will lose is bad eating habits! I was nervous also, but 4 weeks out I feel like everything will be fine!

I was told I could resume all medication once I got home. I am thinking I may be able to quit my Lisinopril!

I agree with you Mrsean! I can't imagine being able to eat so many calories a day!