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Help ! I haven't pooped in 7 days!
jcrob replied to jcrob's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm am passing plenty of gas ! I am drinking all my fluids and my stomach tells me that I need to go and I can almost feel it back there but I won't come out ! Sorry for the TMI I am walking everyday ! A mile are more everyday. -
Desperately need lap band removed Erosion Insurance will not cover
amburlie123 replied to amburlie123's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi Jackie, I really don't know how it eroded and never even heard of a lap band erosion. I lived in California and moved to Knoxville, Tn. I didn't realize that if a doctor did not do your procedure, he will not give you any fills. So no doctor in this area would even consider me. After a couple of years and 25lbs weight gain later I found a doctor in New Orleans which is actually from TJ that flies in every three months to give fills to their patients. I drove all the way to New Orleans all excited to get a fill and on my way of losing some weight! I have the 10cc Inamed band. He said okay you are going to feel some pressure as he is filling my band to the full 10cc and got no restriction and that is when I found out it was eroded. Went locally and had an Endoscopy to confirm it. I would use my credit card if it was not maxed out! I had a great job. It was only a 2 year temporarily project and after the 2 years was up it was the worst time to get a job during recession. Which forced me to start my own business that is doing great but I have everything invested into it. I will be able to have the band removed in a year but I was hoping sooner than later! I do have some good days when I say I can live with this a bit longer but on my bad days when I have a lot of pain I want it removed yesterday! I guess i gave tmi but that is my story and it feels good to let it all out! I'm glad to see you are doing good with your lap band and I wish you lots of luck and will power to make it to your goal weight! -
A little embarrassing to ask but how long did you all wait to have intercourse after surgery?? Sorry if its TMI but I didn't ask (???????) I'm 7 days out...
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Totally having the same issue here. I drank a premier protein this morning though and it went right through me, clearing my blockage...sorry TMI ????
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thanks guys - I am thinking about going to a dietition/nutritionist about all this - it's starting to affect my day to day life - what with the flatulence and running to the loo (More TMI for you The Best Me!) - it does seem that the band messes a little with the digestive system. I have been almost stationary :embarassed: for the last six/seven months Vera, so p'raps I need to haul my ass away from the TV Thanks for missing me by the way - I forget how warm and friendly this place is! I still have my college place to do psychology and will start in september (yikes) I feel much less depressed and anxious, and even held a family party at the weekend - I hadn't seen my sisters in SEVEN :omg: months, and it all went ok - I didn't freak out and hide in the wardrobe or anything! Now weigh 242 which is a lot more than my sig below indicates, but that was a low moment anyway! My lower stomach is KILLING me today, really burning and painful - am going to stay away from dairy and fats for a few days (read this on the internet) - maybe I have a bout of gastritis? But ultimately my digestive system is a lot more sensitive that pre-banding - am begining to think that the Big Mac sauce and 7 cans of diet coke a day was doing me some good back then!!! :rolleyes
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after i eat like three bites or so, (i am on week 3, which is slowly transitioning me from mushy to solids) it gets stuck in my throat. this may be TMI and I am sorry, but everytime I burp I feel as if the food is stuck and starts coming up, then I swallow it again. it’s very annoying and it always happens, but i feel like i am not full. any remedies?
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Checklist for gastric bypass surgery
NovaLuna replied to Alon's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
If you're female and it's even the slightest bit close to your period then bring pads. The surgery brought my period a week early (TMI, sorry). -
Thanks everyone for your responses. I'm trying yo get as much Fluid as possible but honestly, I've only been able to stay awake for an hour or so at a time. Today I've been so cold and noticed I have a slight fever. Went up to 100.8 earlier but down to 99.4 now. Also just the sharpest pain in my rib cage if I try to take a deep breath so I just have to take shallow breaths. That pain flares up with every sip I have too. Not sure it could be gas because I've had no problem passing gas. Oh and diarrhea all day-to-day just bile- probably 10 times. Sorry if that's tmi. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Hi, I have a few questions.. How soon after surgery can you start working out? (Running, Interval training, gymnastics, etc). Although I'm overweight I'm very athletic, but I just made poor food choices. I had my surgery 12/22/2016. I've been feeling weak and struggling to get my proper Protein and Water intake in. TMI, but I've also haven't pooped since the hour before my surgery. Have anybody had troubles with proper intakes and/or going to the restroom?? I'm new to all of this and any information would be greatly appreciated ! Become a better you for YOU :-)
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I also had my surgery on the 16th. this is the first day I feel like getting on line. I had a tough go in the hospital with nausea and my B/P kept spiking. I can't keep the liquid loratab down so I am in some discomfort but liquid tylenol seems to help a little. I finally got a spooneful of yogurt down this morning, but haven't been able to progress much past clear liquids. I know this is TMI but I had a bowel moment yesterday evening and boy did that feel great. Mile of Magnesia did the trick. Difficult sleeping at night but napping during the day in a chair. I get my drain out Monday and I think after that I will be much better. I put a pillow under my knees and that seemed to help somewhat at night. Nothing taste good at the moment, but the yogurt was refreshing, even if it was just a spoonful. Any thoughts out there on clear liquids that taste good but not toooooo sweet. owl
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Banded on Sept. 4, 2013
Daliaha replied to amydlewis06's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I wish I could poop..lol yeah TMI ..but gah..I'm sure I will feel better..and then to top off my suffering I got my period yesterday..cramps... When it raisins it pours.lol -Debbi -
I took COLACE yesterday morning and just had a very bad bout of a stomach problem I thought I was going to pass out I was hot clammy nauseous shaky all because I had some diarrhea sorry TMI but anyone else feel that way ? I almost felt dehydrated but I'm drinking. I guess no more COLACE for me!! Sent from my iPhone using VST
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Bizarre, very TMI question
LumpySpacePrincess posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
OK almost all of us have been through the hair loss stage after surgery. Right now I look like a reverse Bozo the Clown with no hair on the sides and tons on the top! But what about a sudden spurt of new hair growth in weird places? I'm suddenly growing a lot of hair...well, between my "cheeks". Like TONS of it. Am I the only one, or is this common? -
First foray into unplanned eating since my surgery in February 2017. Took a last minute trip, 150 miles, to a funeral for a friend. Did not plan any meals or snacks. After the funeral we gathered at my friend's house for dinner. It was Popeye's Chicken with all the sides and some homemade red beans and rice. I had some red beans and one chicken wing. This is also my first time eating something fried. Within about 20 minutes I felt sick to my stomach and the nausea was overwhelming. I went to throw up in the bathroom but just had a watery mouth and spit a lot. I got a horrible headache and felt like I needed to lie down and sleep. I excused myself by saying I needed to start my long drive home and stopped in the Costco parking lot, took a tylenol, and took a 45 minute nap. When I woke up I felt fine, shopped and drove home. What the heck was that? Does anyone else feel that sucky when they eat fried food? Never again!!!!! This has happened once before when I had a yellow chicken curry dish. I know it's not "chicken" because I eat it all the time.
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For Those Cleared For Veggies and Greens Post Op
XYZXYZXYZ1955 replied to FluffyChix's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
I haven't had any problems with greens, but I should probably add that I haven't really had problems with anything as long as I don't eat too much. I threw up once after breakfast, but I think it was the smells that got me--I was in a coffee shop and went to the restroom and the smell of cleaning supplies really affected me. TMI? -
Constipated. What the heck.
mi75 replied to madisunshine1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
just continue what you're doing. your system is reeling right about now. AND you likely aren't eating ruffage or veg at this point. it's pretty normal. i did the clear fiber powder and mixed it in everything i drank. TMI: my innards didn't work complete normally for about 4 months post op when i finally started eating most foods again! plus i was taking some supplemental Iron which did me in too!!! if this continues just talk to your bari doc. they have heard it before! -
I'm 6 weeks out & can't live w/out caffeine. My NUT & my surgeon gave me the ok on it. I hate milk plain but to add some protein to my coffee I do q latte more or less.....1/2 coffee & half milk over ice. At Starbucks I add sf vanilla...sooo good. Today I added a 1/2 scoop of vanilla whey protein. It def made it taste grosser, but I need the protein & it was better than a shake I've had no probe with gas & I personally think it helps get a bm get going so that's a bonus for me (sorry if tmi) !!
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Increased Hunger Normal?!
GreenTealael replied to MOcatmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
From what I read yes, however some foods create cravings, carbs trigger carb cravings which is not really true hunger but mimics it strongly. You could probably test it out by eating ONLY protein and leafy greens when you are hungry (no carbs additions at all not even sauces) to see if you are satisfied. Or if you are reaching for a different type of food. Also how much fat is allowed in your diet? Fat controls hunger . I'm 8 months out and I'm hungrier during my cycle (TMI) VSG2017 HW 249 SW 238 CW 169 -
My symptoms were different. The pain was up higher and to the right side, going around to my back. Pretty much under the ribcage to the shoulder blade. I didn't have any probems with constipation. I didn't feel nauseated, just an ache to sharp pain that wouldn't go away no matter how I sat or layed down or whatever. I'd go in, or at least call. Being constipated can be an issue of it's own. I speak from experience, having gotten so bad I thought it was my appendix and ending up in the ER with an enama(yeah, probably TMI!).
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TMI - today not a good one! (Bathroom issues - long)
no onions posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
More of a vent and share here. So, I took a new prescription last night (Prilosec) which will eventually replace Pepcid. I ate late, but an appropriate amount. Went to bed, had some twinges and took a Percocet. No big deal, right? Woke up this morning feeling nauseous, headache, very dry mouth and overall exhausted. Thinking I could be slightly dehydrated, I mixed about 8oz of Water with 4oz of apple juice and drank it over about 30 minutes. Well about 20 minutes later gas and cramping. Impossible (!) as I'm constipated slightly (or maybe more), or so I thought. Long story (I know), but who knew you could be constipated and have diarrhea at the same time! For the love of whatever... that doesn't need to ever happen again! I've felt craptastic all day long and have just tried to stay hydrated - food -- out of the question for most of the day, going to try some broth tonight though. Side note: prior to surgery I took Rx to keep me from dumping (gallbladder side effect) and haven't taken it since as I've been slightly constipated, going every 2-3 days. -
I've heard a lot of people talk about how after surgery they were deathly nauseous because of the "anesthesia". I've had at least 4 other surgeries before my vsg which is coming up quick (9/8/14) and have never experienced nausea from going under. So my question is, is the nausea actually caused by the anesthesia or the pain medication that is administered?..That one I can believe as I was nauseous and throwing up the whole labor and birth of my daughter (TMI) after they gave me my epidural.
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3rd day in hospital\Unable to pass Gas\VSG
#9grammy replied to TransformeVSG's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Have you been on liquids a while? I was on 2 weeks liquids before my surgery one week before clear liquids. How much of a bowel movement can you do on a liquid diet. I went a week out before, yeah tmi I went, but not much at all. I did pass some gas, I too was in hospital 3 long nights agree on the pain meds, they cause lots of back ups. Maybe it's effecting the gas also? Try going off them and use Tylenol. A lot of us went off pain pills first day or two, some longer. Welcome to the weight loss world! -
Some docs want you to buy specific brands, but my doctor wasn't too picky. I use Flintstones Complete, Tums (calcium), and B12 (the berry flavored dissolvable tablets from Walmart- don't know the brand name). And apparently these things are working bc my lab work looks fantastic! I also take Biotin and (tmi) Colace daily. In the beginning I'd def buy some Gax X strips and children's Tylenol as well. Hope this helps!
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Lying here eight hours post surgery...
Susan33 replied to ThreeCrows's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks Cat,Mb, and Anaxila. I have type2, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I know the gb isn't a magic cure and that I need to change my eating and activity habits forever. I don't want to say tmi but I need help. I have tbi(traumatic brain injury) with short and long term memory loss from getting hit by car. So I don't understand things right away. My thing is I just need help on what I should eat and workout info. I have gym in apartments and I do the,leg weightlifts and arm weights(3 diff ways), bike for bout 20 min and elliptic for bout 5. Should I be doing more? Any info anyone has I'd appreciate. Thank you. -
Newly Banded and Afraid of Dehydration
Lizalee replied to tottie1990's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi I recall not being able to get as much fluids as recommended in the early days. Just keep sipping as frequently as possible. This may be TMI, but, check the color of your urine - if dark, then you must get in more! If normal amounts/light color, you're probably doing OK, especially if you're taking it easy and staying in cool areas. Everybody has a different Fluid need, and I am NOT a big drinker. But, especially in warm weather, you do need to watch how you feel. (Such as getting light-headed, weak.) Some medications can make people prone to dehydration/heat exhaustion, so just be careful in hot weather! Good luck - gradually you will be able to tolerate more as you heal.
