Lynn2988
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Shannon, it is so important that you look forward to tomorrow with no regrets. Many of us have set backs and feel frustrated - you are not alone. Everyone is different and loses at a different rate. Have you considered keeping a food diary so that you can see what foods you eat on good weeks, maybe that can help. As far as the medical bill is concerned, fight it- if it was pre-approved they should be taking care of it - sometimes we just need to go through the stressful process. I too, am starting to get bills that don't make sense, but hey they can't take blood from a rock and if I do get stuck paying it will be little by little.
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Sounds like the proof is in the jeans and not on the scale. Hang in there until your next fill. You are doing really well.
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You must be super excited. As far as advice is concerned all I have to offer is the basics... That is make sure you know what your post-op diet will be and have those things on hand, be sure you have someone home with you for the first few days as everyone's healing experience is different and you may need help getting up at the very beginning, be patient with yourself as this is a learning experience and it takes time to adjust and finally when you are only having liquids you still should be having BM at least every other day or so so pay attention (sorry if the last bit of advice is more than you wanted to know, but it is important). Good luck to you.
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You are off to a super amazing start! Keep it up and congratulations
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The truth is time is what is going to relieve your pain. In the meantime don't try to be a superhero. If they gave you pain meds take them. You need not to be in pain in order to heal. My doctor had prescribed me tylenol with codeine (liquid) and it really helpful. Some people say holding a pillow to your stomach when you are getting up is helpful. What is hurting you soreness from the wounds or air from the anesthesia? I hope you get better soon.
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Well I enjoyed the moments pain free while they lasted. The pain in my shoulder is back in full force. I've been doing a lot of reading on this blog and the I-net and I don't know what to make of it - could be gas, could be the way my body says its full or it could be my port is laying on a nerve. Called my doctor and spoke to the PA she says is gas, but for this long? Even worse is my daughter might be have complications she has a tiny bit of pus where a port is. It's under the "glue" so its really hard to tell if its old or new. She has no fever, no swelling, or pain, but I am still a bit concerned. Our doctor is only in one day a week and his hours conflict with my daughter's college school hours. She cannot afford one more absence. At this point I am ready to bring her to the e.r. just to get her checked. Any advice???
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Well I enjoyed the moments pain free while they lasted. The pain in my shoulder is back in full force. I've been doing a lot of reading on this blog and the I-net and I don't know what to make of it - could be gas, could be the way my body says its full or it could be my port is laying on a nerve. Called my doctor and spoke to the PA she says is gas, but for this long? Even worse is my daughter might be have complications she has a tiny bit of pus where a port is. It's under the "glue" so its really hard to tell if its old or new. She has no fever, no swelling, or pain, but I am still a bit concerned. Our doctor is only in one day a week and his hours conflict with my daughter's college school hours. She cannot afford one more absence. At this point I am ready to bring her to the e.r. just to get her checked. Any advice???
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Today was my first day that I felt something remotely normal. Had more energy and felt good for most of the day. Maybe tomorrow you'll feel good. I too, am supposed to be on the liquid diet, but I had a bit of oatmeal for breakfast - it went down no problem but I had an upset stomach later on in the day - not sure if its related or not. To date, pre-surg diet and after being banded, I've lost 15 pounds. I had hoped for more, but its a good start. I make a point of drinking three protein shakes a day and the ones I chose seems to have a lot of carbs, calories, and sugar - may have to rethink those. I am getting bored though, I even have food fantasies and that is bad. I know I need to get a grip. Like you I am trying to get to know the site. I pretty much respond to threads in our group, reply to recent blog postings and respond to messages like yours. I'm hoping in time I get better with this because I really enjoy the conversations. I hope you start getting back to normal really soon.
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I am doing pretty good. How are you doing? How do you feel? I still don't feel like myself, I get tired a lot easier. I can't wait to feel normal again. What are you eating? I am still on full liquids. I have lost 12 lbs. since surgery date 2/11/10. I too am trying to learn my way around this site.
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:tongue2:So things are getting back to normal. I'm moving quicker, no gas pain in my shoulder. I have more energy and most importantly... I'm happy. For a bit there, with all the discomfort and the fact that I expected a bit more weight loss, I was questioning whether or not I made the right choice, but today seems bright and I have no regrets. I am so glad I joined this forum. I love knowing how others are doing and having people give me feedback - this is definitely one of those things that you need to live to understand. :frown: I am starting to get hungry (and that's hard, but hey that's part of life - anybodies) and today I bit the big one, four days sooner than I was supposed to, I had some oatmeal. It went down well and I have no regrets. I made a choice and I'm okay with that. :redface: I will try to stick with the liquid diet until then (but if I don't, I will try to forgive myself).
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:tongue2:So things are getting back to normal. I'm moving quicker, no gas pain in my shoulder. I have more energy and most importantly... I'm happy. For a bit there, with all the discomfort and the fact that I expected a bit more weight loss, I was questioning whether or not I made the right choice, but today seems bright and I have no regrets. I am so glad I joined this forum. I love knowing how others are doing and having people give me feedback - this is definitely one of those things that you need to live to understand. :crying: I am starting to get hungry (and that's hard, but hey that's part of life - anybodies) and today I bit the big one, four days sooner than I was supposed to, I had some oatmeal. It went down well and I have no regrets. I made a choice and I'm okay with that. I will try to stick with the liquid diet until then (but if I don't, I will try to forgive myself).
