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oldandtired
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I'm 2 week, 2 day post op. Usually when someone has a procedure done, the doctor tells you recovery is XX weeks. Well, not really this time. So..how long before you start feeling normal again. I stay tired all the time.
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Post op Eating/drinking
oldandtired replied to Dcsjoc's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 16 days post-op. I don't feel hunger like I did before. I get a restless feeling, that I am starting to realize is hunger. (Note: "head hunger" is alive and well, tho'.) -
Okay I know a lot of you are going to fuss at me, but let me tell you why first. I am one week post bypass. I simply could not get down enough water / protein. I think they call it food avoidance. But anyway, the protein shakes....I couldn't even look at them. Let me mention here that I am 68 years old, probably a bit older than most of you. Broth was good, but as you know very few calories or protein. I tried to eat & drink like I was supposed to, but just couldn't. I did call in for some more nausea meds, (after I had gone through the original prescription) Finally got them today, and I willl try again tomorrow. Here's the thing; I was getting weaker and weaker. You know, wobbly legs, cold sweats. So today I broke my diet, ( which was to be still water, Vitamin Water, SF Jello and protein drinks.) Anyway, I went in the kitchen, got some instant mashed potatoes, and made a slurry of that and broth. Ate that twice, about half a cup the first time, a quarter cup the next. No bad effects that I could feel. Someone took me to get my prescriptions oh, and all I could think about was an ice cold Coca-Cola. Yes I know, no sugar, no carbonated beverages. But remember at this point, I was feeling genuinely weak. So I got a small iced coke. I drank about 2/3 over 6 hours. Tiny TINY sips, and....no bad effects. Then I had a tiny bit of well cooked Raman. And chewed the heck out of it.. Now I'm not stupid. I know I need to get back on the protein and I intend to do so, but becoming dangerously weak, (and again at my age,) I elected to put something in there because I had had less than 50 cal over the last four days. Guess what? I feel better. Should I have done this? Probably not. But I feel better. And for those of you who said I should call my doctor. Sometimes that you don't feel confident in what they're going to say, when they say "Well, FORCE yourself." (Well I have been. Duh. That's why I called you) My two cents worth.
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Doing it all wrong.
oldandtired replied to oldandtired's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Well yes, Ted. I do some stupid things too. Having said that, I shouldn't think we all are in that category that has to be reminded, "Don't iron clothes on body," or "don't use blow-dryer in the shower," either. Be safe.... -
Doing it all wrong.
oldandtired replied to oldandtired's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You know, I wondered that myself. I know not to gulp. So, why no straws? I also know how to burp, which lessens the pressure buildup. I know not to eat sharp crunchy stuff, of course. I don't get "why come" on a lot of stuff. Unless, of course, they're treating all of us like the lowest common denominator, aka=stupid. -
Doing it all wrong.
oldandtired replied to oldandtired's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Funny thing is, coke over ice in sips (this is when I was little) was what my mama gave me to settle the stomach... -
I've got the same. Your doc should prescribe anti nausea pills. He added anti nausea patches too. You can't go on that way.
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Doing it all wrong.
oldandtired replied to oldandtired's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No, I had not, as before, I had no probs with the shakes. Good idea... -
Awful diarrhoea 2 days post gastric bypass
oldandtired replied to Doodle41's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am pre-op. Could I take Imodium for the diarrhea (once I have surgery, IF I have that problem? -
I asked my doctor when I could drive after the bypass; he said I could when I didn't use the pain pills anymore. I understand that varies person to person, but I would like to have some clue.. ??
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Well, I am still on my liquid pre-op diet, and I don't find it heart-breakingly bad...I think if I need to jolt my system, I'll try that again for a week. (I have candy for visitors on my desk, and have not touched it, and I adore sweets, so..)
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Awful diarrhoea 2 days post gastric bypass
oldandtired replied to Doodle41's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Ask the doc about it. You will not be the 1st. -
Gastric bypass surgery
oldandtired replied to Jennifer ortiz's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Well, I'm sure someone has posted this, but I have always heard that, on a severely restricted diet, after a few weeks, the body actually "thinks" it is starving, and slows down your metabolism. In olden times, when there was a famine, it was the way your body helped you to survive longer on less food! So it's natural. You will start losing again. -
January Surgery buddies
oldandtired replied to Tinats's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's not too bad. Super tired. -
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January Surgery buddies
oldandtired replied to Tinats's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Me too. Started mine today. I plan to eat a bucket of diet jello. (Well, only if I get hungry) It is on my list as unlimited. -
Lost weight, but don't feel good.
oldandtired replied to lizonaplane's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Curious about your age. How old are you? -
January Surgery buddies
oldandtired replied to Tinats's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
JUST got my date--Jan. 11th! So excited! -
Anyone Ever Cancel Their Surgery? I Did... Not Sure How I Feel
oldandtired replied to You Are My Sunshine's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I can guarantee you are not the first. If your doctor sticks his nose up in the air at you, find another--when you feel like you can. -
Kiddo, get a second opinion. ALL DOCS MAKE MISTAKES. Find another that does this and go for that second opinion.
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Any 45+ year old women on here with gastric bypass experience?
oldandtired replied to timmytommy's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Hi, I'll have my surgery in about a month. I'm 68. How was it? -
I'm pre-op, and I know we should always drink water, but I hate water. I found some flavored water that I actually like. After surgery, does water slip on through and not get absorbed? Will I croak if I don't drink 64 ounces every day??
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Lol! Not too young, but had loads of hair, and permed the heck out of it!
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Just regular. I tried the "thickening" ones. All they did was strip my hair, made it straw-like. I DO use a lot of gel and hairspray, tho.
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Why so much water?
oldandtired replied to oldandtired's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you for such a detailed reply! That helps.