ChangingSeasons

Glad to hear you're doing so well! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Great job! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Have been having the WORSE sciatica pain in my hips for 3 days. Burning and painful. Hurts to sit still. Medication is not helping. Walking gives me relief. Saw my surgeon today and he told me that because I'm losing weight (30 lbs since surgery) its changed my center of gravity and my gait. Apparently this is a common complaint of people losing weight. Its gonna take some time to resolve but I'm hopeful it will. Was just another unexpected outcome! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi all, just wanted to check in. Sleeved on 11/1 and then had to go back 11/5 to repair my hernia again. I started puree on 11/14. Taking things nice and slow. The most important thing I've learned is smaller bites and CHEW CHEW CHEW. It's funny, someone posted when their nose runs, they're full and I'm the same way. When you eat slowly your brain really picks up the cues of fullness better. I'm struggling getting the water in. Sometimes I forget and chug and that's painful so I have to mentally tell myself to sip all day. I still have my sutures but I'm seeing my surgeon again on Monday to remove them and I can't wait. The worst thing for me is the constipation! Does anyone take anything? I was thinking of mixing miralax in my fluids to help. Thanks in advance! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Praying for you guys! So excited for everyone going in tomorrow! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm finding it so hard to continue the clears too. Variety has definitely saved me but it's hard when I'm cooking REAL FOOD for my family plus every other commercial is for food. I just keep telling myself I've come too far to fail. You can do this! Keep pushing! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Morrigan. Glad you're feeling better! I added mint extract to my crystal light and it helped my nausea so much! It really helped me to hydrate when I didn't want anything in my stomach. I'm also on liquids. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks everyone SO MUCH for the thoughts and prayers. So quick recap: went in for my sleeve on 11/1. When I came out of recovery I immediately did not feel right. I was up and walking right away but so nauseous. All the other sleeved patients look so much better than I did! I was shaky and vomiting for the next 3 days. I failed my upper GI test twice. The contrast would not move past my esophagus into my stomach. I found out along the way that I had the sleeve done AND a hernia repair. They let me eat and discharged me home despite these complications on my 3rd day. My first night at home I vomited 5 times. I called my surgeon and he told me to come back in the morning so he could do an EGD. Went back to the hospital and they tried to do a cat scan with MORE DYE. I told them I couldn't drink it and proved it by throwing it up. They finally got themselves together and took me back to the OR where I had the EGD done and repair once more of my hernia. Apparently, my sleeve came up through the hernia and was blocking and putting pressure on my esophagus. It's why I couldn't swallow and food wouldn't go all the way down. I came out of recovery feeling 1000% better. I got discharged back home yesterday and I'm tolerating my clears no problem. GUYS, thanks so much for thinking of me. Please advocate for yourselves. If you dont feel right, you guys know your bodies! Don't be afraid to speak up and fight for yourselves. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Please send prayers! I'm still in the hospital. Came out of surgery with so much pain and nausea! Been throwing up for 3 days! I failed my upper GI test yesterday to see if it was safe to progress to clear liquids. They think I have a lot of swelling and the vomiting hasn't helped. I felt like the contrast was literally stuck in my esophagus and could not move past my stomach. So painful. I'm going again this morning. I'm hoping it goes better this time. I really miss my kids and my husband and I hope for an improvement soon. Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Good luck today, Kia! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Just got the call! Reporting to the losers bench at 7:30 in the morning. Now I'm anxious and nauseous with a pinch of hopeful! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Good luck tomorrow Nancy! Praying for you! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thanks Kia. Praying for you too! Just a few more days on the liquid diet. It's been rough. I feel so tired and I can feel that I have low energy. I'm ready for the next step already too Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Seriously, things are moving along quick! Good luck on your appointments! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey Kia! Doing good. I have a 7 day pre op diet so I started today! I wish I could do the veggies in my plan. Mine is liquids, jello, broth and yogurt. Thank God work kept my mind off the hunger! I did my pre admission testing today and had my ekg, urine, and blood work done. Even met with anesthesiologist. They gave me 3 shakes to carb load the day before surgery and the hibeclens soap to use the night before and day of surgery. Can you believe how quickly things are moving along now??? Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

I start my pre op diet on 10/25. I've done my grocery shopping and I only have one more appointment with cardiology today for a stress test and then I'm finally done with all these appointments! I'm getting more nervous as I get closer. I'm looking forward to a new life and i pray for success. My diet will last 7 days with protein shakes and they actually modified that to also include one Greek yogurt. I can also supplement with a cup of broth, sugar free jello and pops. Its gonna be tough not grazing my kids leftovers but I'm doing this to be there for them and be a healthier me! Loving the support here! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Welcome to the November group! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Sending well wishes hopes and for a speedy recovery! You've got this! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have a scheduled appointment with my surgeon on Monday and I'm getting nervous bc this is the last time I see them before my surgery! I'll be starting my liquid pre op diet soon after for 7-10 days. My husband has promised to support me bc he expects that I'll be very cranky and hangry! Lol. Overall I'm looking forward to the next step and I'll be on the app alot for extra support! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Do you know how long you'll have to stay down there before you can head home? Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

GO GIRL!!!!!!!! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

Great job! You worked so hard and that journey paid off in the end! Keep up the great work! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

You look great! Go for it! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'll be a buddy! I also have a November 1st date! [emoji1] So glad to have a crew going through this same journey! Sent from my SM-G965U using BariatricPal mobile app