amylynns

Good luck everyone!!!

I'm only 6 days post open so not a whole lot of help here. I'm not getting all my protein in either. My stomach feels so full constantly. What kind of foods are you on? pureed?

tacy, I had a few of those protein shots. Took 1 sip if one of them and threw them all away!! WAY TOO SWEET! I couldn't choke those down at all. I also get the tummy rumbling when I'm eating. I usually hit the bathroom right after I eat too.

Way to go on your first day done Beni!! I've also read the 50 Shades series. They are definitely steamy! Lol! Sounds like you are set for success!

I would always add fresh lemon to my water, I don't care for plain water. That's be a good question for your Dr. Layknee. Why the body reacts that way.

So I finally took melatonin at 4:30. Ummmm, note to self, don't take 2 like I used to. Omg, what in the world? I still feel totally drugged 5 1/2 hours later. And I have never felt drugged using it before. I've used it for years. And my belly is very upset. I must have metabolized it differently now?

Layknee- I just tried drinking some regular water. I had the same thing happen as I think you are. A tightness/cramping in the upper chest? I added some cranberry juice and I'm good now. But how weird is that?? I wonder what's up with that?

Oh. Hey friends! Didn't see you 2 were up. Beni, are you in your den? ?

3:30....still awake. UGH..seriously annoying.

Was there someone else in here having problems sleeping? This is the 2nd night now. Thought it was just a fluke last night. I went to bed at 10pm tonight cuz I was exhausted. actually fell asleep fairly quickly. Woke up, felt like I'd slept a really long time. It had been 10 mins. And I've been awake ever since reading. I finally just gave up and resorted to the living room recliner. Shockingly I nestled right into it. Usually it's uncomfortable for me. It's my honeys chair, lol. But goodness, I couldn't find a position that wasn't hurting me in bed. Ughh. Looks like I'll start taking my melatonin again I guess. But for tonight its a good book and HGTV!

Holy crap. 8 bags?! Wowzers!

That part was really hard for me too! But each day, each meal you get through is only going to give you strength! I'm 6 days post op today and this was the first time other forod bothered me since surgery. My family ordered Chinese. For a brief second I took it as a slap in the face...and then I shook it off. It's not their fault I chose to do this. They shouldn't change the way eat or not eat certain things just because I can't right now. So I took the time while they were eating and went to my bedroom and called a good friend and had a great chat!!

I tried to think of situations like that as a challenge and I was determined to not cheat once (I didn't). Once I'd accomplish that challenge it felt great and made me feel all the stronger for this new phase in my life. You've got this!!

Good question superbariatricbabe, that could be. And oh my layknee,your pee is so dark. Wow. Do you think you're still dehydrated?

Layknee--but what if something is actually wrong inside there? :-( You poor thing!

Whew! I'm like a new person today. ( mostly) :-) In fact, I am HUNGRY! Like, the kid's lunch was killing me. I didn't quite expect that. And then my dad texted me and said he was slaving over the hot stove making scalloped potatoes and corn pudding for dinner. Oh my land. I want some chewable food so bad! I went right out to the kitchen and make some de-caf coffee and put my unjur.y vanilla Protein mix in it, hoping the protein (which I haven't been getting any of) would help fill me up. It didn't taste that great unfortunately, but my belly is full after a few sips. But dang, scalloped potatoes?! *sigh* speaking of my dad...remember I only told him about the surgery 3 days before and told him I didn't want one word of judgement from him, expecting no communication from him for quite a while. Well, he texted me the day before, and even came to see me in the hospital! I was shocked!! And he's checked on me each day too. My mom said all he said was, "It was her decision, I don't have to like it." Alright then! That works. :-) My lovely 21yr old daughter knows how crazy insane I go when the house is a mess. And by a mess, I mean cluttered, because during my nesting time last week, I got it nice and clean! But as we all know....that doesn't last long, especially with 5 kids around! So anyway, she took it upon herself to clean the house for me today! Oh my goodness, what a blessing. I even piddled around and picked stuff up and folded some laundry. Then I decided to get adventurous and my 8yr old and I did a walk around the block. Whew, pooped me out good! What beautiful, un-commonly warm weather we're having here in iowa. Love it!!

You are all set!! Whoohoo! 4 days!

Awww, don't be shy. :-) Nah, it's ok if you are. It's just nice to put a face to a name. But whenever you're comfortable doing so is good. :-)

Whoohooo!!! Love your pic Beni! You look like I pictured you, LOL!! I love your haircut too. :-) I usually have mine short like that, but have just kind of let it grow the last several months. I'm afraid I'll lose some, but once I know I'm good, I'll probably cut it shorter again. I can't do anything to it right now so it's just shoved back with a headband. Very attractive!! I'd take a picture, but....yeah--pretty nasty! :-)

I hate it so bad!! And the stuff that comes out?? Seriously, it's TISSUE!? Ugh, so freaking nasty. I just want it out I was up and about more today and we've had to change the bandages 3 times. That suture wrapped around the tube...yeah, just hanging there by a thread. I can't wait until Monday!!

I had a patch behind my ear that helped a lot in the hospital. But when I got home Thursday it was HORRID. I bawled and bawled and had more moments of remorse than anything! I called the hospital Thursday evening, they said just sip 30 mils of Water each hour through the night and then call the Dr. in the morning. He said to be sure I was taking my omneprozol, it reduces the acid in the new stomach. Plus, he added another med to get rid of the acid. I hope you're doing better!!

Oh No Bronxmerci! I'm having very loose bms. Like the whole, don't trust a fart deal. Keep up on what you're drinking but if you don't get more fluids in you're gonna be dehydrated. :-(

Oh my gosh. That sounds amazing!! And Sherri got real live good in the hospital? !! Sausage! ? Seriously my surgeon is amazing, but come on dude, I want some chewable food, lol!

We have that kind of bed Beni. The head and feet go up and it vibrates, but.....brett sleeps on his side and you can't move each side independently, so I couldn't put my side up or he gets a kink in his back. :-)

My recliner wasn't a good option. I get lost in it, LOL Way too hard to get out of. I've been planted mostly in the living room on my couch with a pillow behind me and on either side and on my belly on top of the heating pad. Bedtime I have pillows propped all around me too. I did move to my side a little bit last night, hopefully tonight it'll be less painful. Just couldn't find a spot I wasn't hurting. I agree--we need some pics of Beni!