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Good morning everyone! I had a 3.4lbs loss this week! Whooo! Hooo! I am at 164lbs and my jeans are getting baggy. Tried a couple of pair of jeans at walmart yesterday but no go. My tummy is still too big..oh well hopefully my apron will start to shrink. Going on a 3 hour horse back ride today so that should be fun. Have a great week! TMI....still having diarrhea issues really bad so will call bari doc next week for help...it is getting really old.
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female only SEX...TMI??? I Know But I Gotta "ASK"!!!
EnjoyingWhoIAmBecoming posted a topic in The Gals' Room
Okay forum sisters... pls inform me on this question..has your sex life improved since the weight loss? At this point..I just want it "OVER" with..lol My energy level is horrible. If anyone has had trouble here, please tell me it will improve after the weight is gone?? !!!!!! -
Kristen, throw that Halloween candy in the garbage! That's what you would tell me so do it for yourself. We're supposed to get Papaya Enzyme. I got mine at Walmart and the brand name is Spring Valley and they are chewables. It's not very expensive for 180 tablets and the holistic Dr I spoke to yesterday said we can take 6 if needed. Caryn, I know that protein drinks do that to me too. Now I need to cut out the black beans in my hubby's wonderful turkey chili and no more sweet potato fries for me. I just started the probiotic and maybe between that, watching what I am eating more carefully and the Papaya Enzymes i can reduce the gas. Sorry about TMI. Last night we ordered Outback takeout with friends. I was amazed that I actually stopped and felt full after les than half of my petie filet and less 1/4 of a baked potato. I ate all my salad with their Tangy Tomato dressing and felt full so I stopped without eating even half of my dinner. A real NSV for me. I thought their dressing was low fat so I used it. NOT! That house salad was 216 calories. I should have checked it before I ate it. If I know I am going somewhere out to eat I always check to see if their menu is online. If I had, I would have taken off the croutons and used my own dressing. I really did enjoy it but looking back I should have been more careful. Since I had not eaten much yeserday I was 156 calories over my 1100 so it will probably be OK. Overeating on salad, dumb mistake. :mad3: We can do this! Blessings, GG
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Still having lots of gas after 10 weeks post op
Jenn1214 replied to ncgg-5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Unfortunately gas seems to be part of life for me now! It's a lot better now, but in the few months after surgery I belched louder than my fiance and the gas didn't know which end to come out of (TMI I know, sorry). It should get better, so hang in there! -
No Sushi? What foods have you had to give up after the Band?
Trac75 replied to SkinnyMiniMe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks Dray1873! Not tmi, but good info! I was concerned how to know and wasnt sure if anything would go down around it or if it was all "stuck". I made the horrible mistake of a bite of a breadstick with my soup and dont think it'll ever appeal to me again. Ive been so bloated ever since...stupid I know but I guess Im hard headed. Wont cheat at all on the liquid, too much at stake. -
No Sushi? What foods have you had to give up after the Band?
Dray1873 replied to SkinnyMiniMe's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Getting stuck is when your band is too tight or you are eating the wrong foods and they do not go down the band good. The food just sits there "stuck", it's painful. Your band it trying to get it to go down but it wont go. For me I end up throwing up in order to get "unstuck" and stop the pain. This might be "TMI" but it's not the same type of throw up from your stomach, the food never makes it to the stomach. So it's more like you just chewed your food up and spit it out (no stomach acid). The point of me bringing this up is because I can't stand to throw up or see anyone throw up; this isn't as bad. -
not over eating anymore but.....
roziecakes replied to glowormvl's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
HEY! I like this solution TMI, but sex after losing 97 pounds is AAAA-MAZING! -
Hi guys.....I am offically banded!!!! I feel like balls...the belly soreness and the gas is terrible!!!! I have been walking and sipping and chewing the gas x things!!!! I am wicked emotional too...I keep crying for no apparent reason. And I got my period today!!! I know tmi sorry fellows!!!! Ok so I don't feel hungry not like I did for those 3 days omg that was bad!!!! Ok so when do I start the protein shakes??? I am scared.....I have been taking my vitamins??? I am scared I wont be able to tolerate the protein shakes. I am a mess someone please help me on what to do first!!!!!
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Only 19 days until surgery! I feel like today is the first day that every time I think about the surgery, I get a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. Not that I'm second guessing myself, I guess it's just anxious energy. I do have to remind myself occasionally why I am going this route. All my tests came back good, I have no sleep apnea, no heart problems, nothing wrong with me that people would usually relate to being obese. I'm sure those problems would probably come later though. However, I have noticed a lot lately that when I start to walk after sitting for a while, my legs hurt. I feel like I'm limping a little until my legs get used to it. It's a very odd feeling and I've only noticed it for the past few months or so. Has anyone else experienced this? Also, I helped out with a childrens Halloween party on Sunday, and that night, I felt like EVERYTHING hurt (thanks to a lively game of Simon Says) and I was extremely tired the next day. One of the main reasons I am doing this, is because I desperately want to have children one day. Sorry for the TMI, but there was a time when about 3 months went by and I didn't have my period. I am usually pretty regular and got really spooked. Hence the reason I started to research WLS. I am a bit anxious for reactions I may receive after surgery but I'll jump that hurdle when I get to it. Well I guess that's it for now.
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Ahhh....Mini- you hit the NAIL on the HEAD on this one... I 'forget' that one side effect to the weight/depression is I have ZERO sex drive...(at the risk of 'tmi' I have not um....'had fun' in going on 2 years) so I am sure when the wieght comes off the 'sap will rise' again... right now I think I have literally taken myself mentally OUT of the dating pool- somone would have to be very agressive to date me (would I let them in the door with out paranoia (what do they really want? certainly not my body...etc...). my mom says maybe I have hit my bottom....may be some real truth to that... as to the job hunting- I totally agree- I can't picture me in an ill fitting suit, sweating, trying to fit in a too small chair walking into ANY interview...it IS about the looks. That said I do have one advantage I forget about...I am 6'4 1/2" so that is a plus. a side note- another reason I want to do this...my father is not getting any younger and really wants to see me happy, I think this might be a big tool to that goal (I would also love to see him see me in a healthy stable relationship before he is gone...)
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TMI warning... I am about 5 weeks post op. I just started my second post op period yesterday. I normally have a pretty heavy period, especially on day 2 of my cycle . But I woke up this morning to having soaked through my pajamas. I went to the bathroom and pulled down my underwear and blood gushed out of my panties. It was like a bowl of blood poured out onto the floor. It really scared me. I was only asleep for 7 hours; it looked like I had this pad on for 2 days. I know our hormones are out of whack after surgery, but is this normal? I should note that I haven't felt well the past 3 days. Terrible headaches, not very hungry and tired (I took a 3 hour nap yesterday). Should I be concerned about anything? Anemia? I take a multi-Vitamin with Iron and a Calcium tablet daily.
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Hello all I am scheduled for surgery on Nov. 16, and I start my 2 week, full liquid, pre-op diet on the 2nd. Over the weekend I bought supplies (broth, SF Jello, SF popsicles, etc) and a few samples of Protein powder to try them out. I bought the Syntrax nectar chocolate Truffle and a few sample packs of Jay Robb. I've tried each now (I am trying to perfect my shake making technique BEFORE the pre-op diet) and while they go down fine, I'm noticing some...shall we say...digestive challenges. And by challenges I mean cramps in my tummy and some loose stool issues (sorry, TMI). I suspect I have some lactose intolerance, so I switched to unsweetened almond milk and still had the issues. Could it be the Protein Powder? If so, I'm screwed! Does anyone have any advice on protein powder for lactose intolerant folks? Also - switching gears, my Dr.'s pre-op diet is a little light on details. He says "any food that is liquid or semi liquid and is low is sugar or sugar free and low fat" OK....so do you think yogurt is ok? Greek yogurt that is. I put it in the shake to up the protein content. Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.
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I know this comes under the heading of TMI probably but for me VSG meant goodbye Tena Lady, if that's any help to you guys xx
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so what did you do to break the stall?
Lissa replied to tjharmon's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I stalled at 3 weeks as well. And stayed there for two weeks of bouncing up and down on the same darn 3 pounds. I added in carbs, eating baked crackers and Peanut Butter. I also upped my Water consumption a bit from 64 oz to 80 oz a day. There was another TMI reason for the upped water consumption, too. After two weeks, I suddenly dropped 7 pounds in two days, so I think that all helped. Mostly, I just made myself not worry about the stall. It doesn't help and anxiety makes me want to eat. -
Well, I'm almost two months post op now, and I still adore Dr. D and his staff!! My appointments have always been fairly quick to get in and he takes his time for all your questions. I truthfully still don't know if I should hug him, kiss his feet, or just bow down and say "I'm not worthy!" He keeps telling me that I don't have to do any of that, but I literally feel that he saved my life. Went to the support group meeting last night in Sebastian and it had been canceled last minute. Those of us who were there decided to have our own meeting, and it was great! We got to really talk about our experiences and ask questions that might be considered TMI if the psychologist was there. I really enjoyed the group of folks that I have met at these meetings and I make every effort to get to them.
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- being able to look at a picture of myself and love it; - being able to look at myself and love me; - being able to walk into a regular store and not say "excuse me miss, where is the plus size section?" - this is a TMI but what the hell, being able to enjoy sex while being on top. did i say that out loud?
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Does the lap band affect your sex life?
JerseyGirl80 replied to sheriah's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
2 weeks after surgery I hurt myself taking out the garbage so I got scared.. I ended up waiting a month for sexy time to start up again, my tummy just hurt too much and I didn't want to pull anything. It may be TMI, but after 62lbs lost it has gotten better, easier, a little more creative and more frequent.. I actually want it more now LOL.. It feels good to not feel like a total pig fighting under a blanket anymore.. -
Anyone have an IVC filter
Lissa replied to Sandy123's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had an IVC filter put in before surgery. Since I was also on Coumadin, I had to give myself Lovenox shots before the filter installation, through surgery date. I had the filter installed on Friday, then surgery on the next Tuesday. I was conscious for the filter installation, which worried me beforehand. My experience was that I went into the outpatient surgical center, had an IV line installed in my arm, went into the surgery room on a gurney. They shaved some hair from the groin area, then moved me to a really uncomfortable bed. I received oxygen during the procedure, along with some Versed and a pain medication. The Versed wasn't enough to make me forget the surgery, but it made me really relaxed about the whole thing. It took maybe 15 minutes to actually install the filter, then I had to lay flat for several hours, maybe 5? I also had my filter removed after my VSG was done. I love LOVE the Versed, because I was really scared going back into the OR. The doc had to use ultrasound guidance to ensure she was in the vein to remove the filter and this time I felt a little pressure. When I mentioned it to the doc, she gave me a bit more pain medication, then removed the filter. I asked to see the filter and it's somewhat acorn shaped, but made of fine filaments of wire that collapse very flat for the installation and removal procedures. Mine did catch two clots, but they didn't show me that part. I did ask if I could have the filter for a souvenier, but that wasn't allowed. My "lay flat" time after the removal was 3 hours. I "think" I felt the filter one night after surgery, but it could have been menstrual cramps instead. TMI, but I hadn't experienced those in about a year, and I did start having monthlies again after surgery. In my imagination, I thought I could tell where the filter was, but the nurse showed me the general location after the removal and it didn't match where I had felt something before. If you are fairly young, you may want to talk to the vein doctor about using a removable filter instead of a permanent one. My doc explained the risks of leaving a filter in long term to me (I'm 45) and I opted for the removable one. If you have more questions, feel free to ask. And, even with having two minor surgical procedures for the filter install/removal, I'd STILL have my VSG all over again. -
VST = Vertical Sleeve Talk WLS = Weight loss surgery EWL = Excess Weight Loss-Percent of excess weight loss BS = Bariatric Surgery COE = Center of Excellence Onederland = When you get below 200 into 100's BMI = Body Mass Index TMI = too much information NSV = Non scale Victory SV = scale victory PPI = Proton Pump Inhibitor = acid reducer such as prilosec FF - fat free RF - reduced fat LC - Low Carb LF - low fat OP - on program OT - Off topic OWL - ongoing weight loss WOE - way of eating WOL- way of life BIL - Brother-in-law DB - dear/darn boyfriend DD - dear/darn daughter DH - dear/darn hubby DS - dear/darn son FIL - father-in-law HTH - hope this helps IMHO - in my humble opinion LMAO - laughing my *** off MIL - mother-in-law PITA - pain in the *** ROFLOL - rolling on the floor laughing out loud RU - Are you...? SIL - sister-in-law SO - significant other BF = Boyfriend GF = Girlfriend BFF = Best Friend Forever SS/DD= same sh*t, different day TIA - thanks in advance TOM - time of the month TTFN - ta-ta for now TTYL - Talk to you later WTG - way to go YKWIM? - You know what I mean? FYI = for your information MYOB = Mind your own business TGIF= Thank God It's Friday BTW = By the Way
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OMG this is TMI, but I have had the WORST problem...I am 9 days post-op, and I have been having the most obnoxious, smelly, LOUD gas! It is soooo embarrassing. I have had problems with bloody bowel movements a few days post-op, but now I have pure water diarrhea and this horrible gas-not a good combo!! Has anyone else had this problem? I'm pretty sure it's not gas from the surgery now, just of my own making. Please tell me that this goes away...my daughter called me poopy pants earlier today, and I deserved it! HELP!
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I didn't have one for about 4 days, but I had HORRIBLE post-op gas from them swelling my stomach up. It was so bad, that I could not take a deep breath or sit up straight for 2 days. About day 3 that gas started breaking loose and I started tootin (TMI sorry) and I started feeling better, but on day 4, I got HORRIBLE diahrreha and had it for a week. I still get it about a couple time a month, had it today as a matter of fact, and like the above poster stated, it is green when it happens!! I only have a BM now about 5-6 times a month anymore, which was really hard for me to accept in the beginning, but now at 6 months out, I am cool with it. Kelly
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I also had surgery on the 17th, and had my first bowel movement on the 19th. It's odd though - very watery and kind of a dark green color (TMI sorry) Last year I had open surgery to have my ovaries removed and I think it was almost a week before I could go. Definitely talk to your doctor if you're concerned though, maybe he can give you some suggestions or medication.
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Thank you all for your support. I appreciate it. I thought that we were stronger than that. I had suspicion that she was self-absorbed. I was the supporter. I helped her graduate college and did the sleeve research. When I got home (warning....>TMI moment approaching) from the hospital on Saturday night all she asked me was when I can return to work and can I still have intercourse now. I was very pissed but so weak I couldn't mount any response. In my head I was disgusted with her. Now there wasn't or shouldn't have been a drop in income as I worked twice as many hours prior to surgery to compensate for being out the two weeks I was. The surgeon said wait a few weeks for intimacy and she was there. I just had major surgery and she's being awfully selfish. Now when her time comes I am supposed to be a freaking support system. Why? I'm not getting anything from her that I need. If there were issues before my surgery I sure wish she'd have said something. This stress isn't very helpful...
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weird bowel issues ... kinda concerned
Sunny702 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
First let me give my apology in advance because this is TMI ... I'm embarressed to even posting this. However I reaaalllyyy want/ need to know if this has happened to anyone else. I normally go 2-3 times per week if that, this is all my life. However the past week & a 1/2 I've been going almost every day ... sometimes 2x's per day. This in itself is weird to me. Then add in the fact that its a weird green color and a very small amount each time. Then yesterday & today there was a little bit of blood. I'm still looking for a job so I don't have insurance right now. However I'm considering going to the Dr. and praying he doesn't have to run too many tests. :-( This is the first time in my life that I have had to even think about "if" I was going to go to the Dr. I'm used to being able to just go to the Dr. whenever I need to. This SUUUUUUCKS!!! Has this issue happened to anyone else??? -
a little crude, but here goes: I'm no longer a vomit virgin!
k__ posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Well, I feel like a true initiate now. Got a little too complacent, I guess. What with being in the mushies stage and having no trouble whatsoever with tuna salad, egg salad, chopped liver, unblended lentil Soup and the like, I thought I give some lovely fresh king salmon a whirl. Maybe not a mistake in itself, but maybe I was a little too nonchalant when I actually ate it? There it was, a lovely little 4 oz. chunk of filet. I cooked it nicely seasoned with salt, pepper and dill, in a little foil envelope in the oven. Came out looking delish as could be. Squeezed a little fresh lemon juice on it. Got busy. I maybe got down somewhere in the neighborhood of 3 oz., when - oops- the most recent mouthful stuck. Hard. Ow. Pressure continued to build in my esophagus until - kabloouie! - up came some of it. Not all. Not even most. A token amount. Pressure continued to build. And, voila! Now I truly know what "the foamies" are! I must take a moment to say that I've always thought I had a stomach of steel. I've rarely experienced upset stomach and I can't remember the last time I vomited. But at this point, I would have given anything to just have one good heave-ho and have it be over. But not to be. At one point I actually had to put my finger down my throat to get some action that might lead to relief. When my stomach gets hold of food, it is not going to give it back without a serious struggle. It took a good hour from the time the food first got stuck to when something "worthwhile" finally made it's way from my poor sleeve to the toilet bowl. Anyway, I know for some of you this might be TMI, and to those my apologies. I read here that just about everyone ends up experiencing this in some fashion, so I thought I'd document it. A lesson learned. I feel okay as I'm writing this, about 2-1/2 hours from when the episode started. My daughter got quite frightened and started to cry while it was happening and thought I might have to go back to Mexico. My son reassured her that what I was experiencing was normal, but he was worried too, I could tell. I know they won't be comfortable until I tell them I feel just fine tomorrow morning. Anyhoo... I just hope I can be in the moment enough going forward to never have THAT happen again! I'm looking forward to a day of greek yogurt and smooth Soups tomorrow, to be sure!
