vicki s

same thing just happened to me, I had the sleeve to bypass revision and my sleeve pouch was stretched because he left too much, so a neo fundus formed holding alot of food...after my surgery, actually friday when i went in he told me he just lopped off the bottom of my stomach and so when i got home and looked at the drawing i realized he left the enlarged fundus, and now he is on vacation and i cant talk to him!! I really freaking out...let me know how you make out...my starting BMI 35

facebook is worse than tv lately!!

hey tiny, going slowly, the lumps are still there, i dont think there going anywhere soon..Im 10 days out today and lost 10 lbs, I thought maybe I wasnt doing enough so I just went to walmart and grocery store, didnt get much, just got home cuz I thought I was gonna faint, I feel so weak, is that normal?

Sorry everyone, still not 100% sure how these things work....I am doing well, the only new thing is I have developed a really nasty rash on my stomach below the panty line, I have never had this and it started a few days after surgery, not sure what it is, it itches terribly, the doc thought it might be some sort of allergy, but now Im beginning to wonder if it is the "fungal rash" I hear everyone talk about since the cortizone cream didnt help...anyone know about tummy rashes,,,other than that, Ive lost 10 lbs, I am doing puree, I still get tired at time and I still get hungry,,,grrrrrr......Im so glad you asked about me, How are you doing?

I know this is redundant on this site, but I am terrified!! I feel like cancelling this surgery...this is my 3rd time around as some of you know and Im scared of the surgery, and of failure...this is my last hope, I did do well with the band, until it prolapsed and then gained 40 lbs back...but the sleeve did not work for me, so is the 3rd time a charm....Oh God I hope so...I just want to start living my life again...Im not a spring chicken anymore, I will be 57 in Nov...The surgery itself scares the crap out of me, but the though of failing again is just as scary.....Im suppose to be eating my last solid food this morn..for weeks and I dont have an appetite...Ha...isnt that ironic.... Sorry for the complaining, I am just really really scared...

still full liquids and hiatal hernia repair.....my feelings are all over the place, im hungry, im not, im tired im not etc....have pains here and there and wonder what they are....*SIGH*

glad to here all is well Lisa, I normally drink alot too, so these restrictions feel weird to me..I feel like I could definitely chug some down, but have to pace myself...It will get better everyday...hang in there..

still taking the liq. lortab....

It is from all the IV fluids, they will usually come off the first week...

they are the only ones so far that I can tolerate...well, I haven't had the vanilla yet, sounds like they may not be so good lol. Already bought a case..wonder if I can take them back

He said they r hematomas and will resolve themselves...

I drink the EAS carb advantage....they are at sams, they are 110 cal, 3 carbs and 17 protein..they come chocolate and vanilla...

you really have to push your self to take in the protein, it is very important for your stomach to heal, your body needs protein to heal and to lose wt...have you tried any unflavored protein powders to add to your crystal light or can you have skim milk, that with unflavored protein powder might help..can you have yogurt yet? go on the post op diet board on here and try to get some ideas that are appropriate for you stage of foods...it will get easier, i hate the protein drinks too, I have been putting it on ice and sip, sip, sip...lol

you look great Kyle!! congratulations!!

they brought me ice chips as soon as i got to my room and told me the ice could help reduce swelling..i would get sick on room temp drinks too...! yuk...did they tell you why?

to drink and drink and eat 5 0z of yogurt and not feel any kind of fullness at all at 9 day post op...Im nervous cuz I havent felt any kind of fullness since surgery...

wow, I thought I read everything there was to read and still, after surgery, I am learning...huh..tysvm~~

really??? I didnt know that?

it is very commom to have depression after wt loss surgery, I had bypass, you can suffer from depression from the loss of fat the hormone inbalance, and also there is something called anesthesia depression...try to make yourself move even if you dont want to, jump in the shower, walk out into your yard and listen to the birds., watch a comedy, anything to take your thoughts away from your self and food..let me know how you do...good luck..you will do wonderful...

I went to see him yesterday and he was concerned because I have been afraid to eat and drink...He said you have to get your protein in to heal...so today, I drank an 11 0z protein drink then a 12 oz diet iced tea, followed by the 5 oz yogurt..i did do it all slowly, waiting for a sense of fullness which never came...i dont know what is normal and what is not and havent had much help from the doc except a sheet of paper with a list of approved foods at different stages....

Ive been stalled for 2 days, and its only 9 days and 8 lbs since surg...I also developed depression after this surgery and the sleeve

the pain is no worse than the sleeve, I did have a drain..and you PM by going up to where your name is on the right upper side of the page and click on the envelope, and then click compose new...sorry im so short, but have an appt... ....ttyl...

I would love to chew a piece of gum...Im 5 days out and feel like I am starving...would love to chew a piece of gum once in a while...Im not a child, I wont swallow it...does anyone know if this is a contraindication,,,I dont see anything on my paperwork...anyone else chewing gum...?

well, i chewed a couple pieces last nite, and no prob...sure felt and tasted soooo good....ty

I also get it on the left side, it is very annoying and sometimes very uncomfortable...no one seems to know what im talking about either...