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Pain in left side, nausea, vomiting- 4 months post op
reevesfarm posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had no complications with my surgery, none. I have only had 3 fills so far and am at 8 cc (mine holds 14). I have noticed almost no restriction after my fills and they keep telling me that it is pretty normal until I get it more full. I have lost 3 lbs. My last fill was about 2 1/2 weeks ago and still not feeling any restriction. I was eating a hamburger patty (the #1 food recommended by our nurse) Friday night and got about half way through it and felt a horrible tight pressure in the middle of my chest- very painful- then began to drive heave, followed by vomiting. Still almost no relief from the pain. A freaking tiny 4 oz patty guys....half of one. Eventually I just went to bed and felt a bit better the next day. Since then I have had recurring pain on my left side just below my rib cage. What the crap is going on- why am I not feeling the restriction others are, I tell the nurse and she keeps telling me it is normal, asks if I am eating my meat first, and then reminds me that this is just a tool. Right after surgery I could totally feel the restriction, I was dropping weight like crazy...now nothing....plus the pain. Any help would be appreciated. -
Starting My Journey
justaboutme replied to mrs.purnell's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hang in there, that 6 months flies by. I finished mine the end of January and received approval the middle of February and tomorrow I start my 2 week liquid diet with surgery on 3/21. This is a great place to spend that 6 months to learn all you can from these people who have gone through the process. -
Got a date sooner than I expected...now I'm panicking
Christinamo7 replied to mollydeez's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was on pause for SO LONG due to another medical condition that when I finally got my date it was just a couple of weeks away also! I actually had to take a second date a few days later, just to feel like I could get all my ducks in a row. I understand all the emotions flying around you! thankfully I did not have a two week diet ahead of time, just the normal fasting the night before surgery and bowel clean out. all I can say looking back is it was completely worth it. I look forward to seeing your success. -
Insurance approval
healthier&happier4life replied to kingsmommy14's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It was just a couple of weeks for my approval. I have BCBS insurance and I went to a BCBS Bariatric Center of Excellence. -
Insurance approval
KristenLe replied to kingsmommy14's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Didn't he tell you that last week? I'd call tomorrow to confirm. -
I'm having RNY on the 24th. I started my pre op diet yesterday, my surgeon requires 3 weeks for post op liver shrinking diet. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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6 day of pre op and going crazy
maredarlin replied to Patchakc's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm on Protein shakes too for two weeks (this is middle of day four for me). My doctor said I could add some low-sodium chicken broth if I needed to. Day one was hard - hence the looking into broth. But mostly I'm doing okay except today I have been craving a soft pretzel like no one's business. I just keep telling myself to focus and stay on track. Good luck! -
6 day of pre op and going crazy
Rokumok4 replied to Patchakc's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I start tomorrow. 1 week of full liquids pre-op. -
Starting Liquids on Monday....any tips?
Dub replied to finding_onederland's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You are gonna do great. The liquid diet and the post op healing period where liquids are really all I wanted worked wonders to help me forget about food. I found that I didn't miss it and enjoyed the weirdness of living off the Protein shakes. One look at the label of the Premier Protein and the Chike brand powders that I was using was enough to convince me that drinking the 3-4 shakes per day was giving me everything i needed to thrive. Even now.....I'll get in a "stall" period where the scale doesn't move to my liking for a few days......and a few days on liquid diet will resolve it and get things amped up again. It's a tool that has served me well beyond the early days and one I'll use for life. You are gonna do great. -
WEIGHT GAIN? 6 MONTH NUT VISITS.
krr343 replied to pleezeSleeve's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Check with your insurance company. I gained 4lbs after my second visit and I was freaking out but I called my insurance company (United Healthcare) and they told me there was no weight loss requirement during my supervised diet. I met with the surgeon last week and I asked him about it also. He said it's fine. -
August 8 is my date for gastric sleeve.
catlady2012 replied to Ruby1's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was 58 when I had my sleeve surgery 4 years ago. Those first couple of weeks are rough on everyone but it gets SO much better. I am at goal and loving my healthier lifestyle. I am not sure that older means slower healing. Everyone is different and progresses at their own pace. Just remember you are an individual and do not compare yourself to others. Follow your doctor's plan and you will do fine. My only regret, like many others, is I did not do it sooner. Sent from my XT1096 using the BariatricPal App -
O. M. G. All this time...all this time I haven't known about this! My boobs hurt so much for sometimes up to a week before my period and during and I don't get back to normal sometimes until I'm all done. I never knew it was because of my caffeine intake. I guess I might as well start cutting back. Good luck kicking the habit. I hope it goes more smoothly now. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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So on the 21st of july my Dr gave me 6wks to lose 15lbs. I wasn't sure I was gonna be able to do that. Well I waited till the 28th to start my diet cause the 26th was my birthday and I wanted to be able to have my cake. So today is day 5 of my low carb diet. No soda no sugar no Pasta no potatoes no corn or other high carb veggie rarely any fruit. I won't lie I've cheated a bit, one day I ate 3 small pieces of fries or two days ago I drank a diet Pepsi. But all in all I've kept my days under 40g of carbs a day. And it has been easy I feel sick and yucky and kinda pukie at times. And I just keep trying to tell my self get passed the first week and it will go away. So I'm pushing on. Any way the 21st I weighed 372 and today I weighed in at 366!! I'm so excited to have lost 6lbs:) only 9 more to go and I still have 30 days lol yay. This was my intake yesterday and what I try to achieve most days. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using the BariatricPal App
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Protein Shakes Banned
Soon2BMiniMommy replied to Bandme1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon and NUT don't like Protein shakes either, as they are high in unnecessary calories and can often become a crutch to many WLS patients. They really, really want us eating real protein from food for many reasons once we are able, about 6 weeks out - one, it's healthier without added calories, sugar, etc, and food protein is obviously digested much slower compared to Protein drinks. That being said, they BOTH realize they are needed in the first few weeks as there is no other way to get our caloric needs in while our tummies are so swollen. They also both say that protein is grossly overstated and many think they need to get in protein, protein, protein, but really we only need about 70 gms a day. People are run down and tired after surgery because of lack of carbs, not protein. So, I think protein shakes are good, even needed in the first few weeks. It's too bad that the Kaiser folks are being so totally absolutely against it.....are we supposed to be eating chicken breast 2 days after surgery? -
PA Newbie....decision has been made!
PrimaGoddess replied to muhol88's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hello, I'm new to the Forum! I just searched for people that have had my prospective surgeon.. Dr. Dumon @ Penn (HUP). How was the care you received while in the hospital and follow up? I'm in between my 3rd (and final) WLM appointments. I had a set back because I gained after my initial appointment but am 1 pound shy of my original weight - with a goal to loose 3 -5 lbs in the last 3 weeks which i am working hard with working out and diet. -
Liver Shrinkage? Can someone explain this concept to me?
Namaste6 replied to mommy2015's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was told to do a Liver Shrinking Diet (Make sure it is less fatty, and a smaller size considering the stomach is located under it). I don't start my pre-op diet until 2 weeks before, but the Liver Shrinking diet a month before. This includes: 2 Protein shakes (Less than 200 cal, 12 carbs, 5 fat, 36 protein) 2 Protein Snacks ( Protein Bar, greek yogurt, 2 eggs, string cheese, 3 oz protein, or serving of nuts) 1 Meal (palm size protein, three handfuls of non-starch veggies, or one handful of fruit) Plenty of Water They said I can add a veggie to my protein snack too. Talk to your nutritionist - I am sure at your pre-op class they will let you know if there is anything else. I have been doing it for almost a month, and have lost 25 lbs. And according to my tests, my liver is healthier too. -
:confused1:hi Dr Jossart.... How do you do? I hope you hare feeling good! I have a little question for you.... I read a lot on websites searching for long term results for the sleeve. I had a sleeve on april 9 2010 and I am 108 pounds down, I think is good..... But, I really wonder about pouch dlatation. Many websites say that the sleeve is innefficient after 1 year because of the pouch dilatation. Is it always like that? Is it true that my stomach will expand,slowly for sure, in the future? After 5 months, I see that I can eat a little more (but always smaller than 60 grms of food) but is true that is more than first weeks post-op. I love my sleeve for now but I am really concern about the future..... PS: excuse me for the mistakes....i am french lol!!!!! Thank you for your time? Chantale
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So I'm not really hungry but I'm getting cravings. I was banded July 29th and the first week was great. Now I'm able to get more liquids down and I'm eating popsicles and fudgebars like 3 at a sitting....and I'm drinking tons of (sugar free) juice. I am eating mashed potatoes and gravy now that I'm in the pureed and full liquid stage. I did have a biscuit last night:( it was soft and I chewed well and moistened it.) It went down alright and I don't plan on having another for another week. I think i did it mainly because...I'm a lil "plugged" if you catch my drift. And I hate having to take pills for everything so I was just trying to see if it would work itself out. I'm also at the end of my lady friend and I thought I would drop a lil Water weight after I was done, and now that I'm consuming more than 200 calories a day(that's what I did for the first week, and I trrrrriiied to get my calories in) I've gained 4 pounds back!!! I know to stay patient but it doesn't make sense. I'm getting about 500-800 calories a day, enough to jumpstart my metabolism and I'm walking around more and doing chores around the apartment, etc. Oh yeah sneezing hurts a TON!!!:sad: :ohmy::cursing::smile2:
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Final Delivery - Unjury Chicken Soup
OutsideMatchInside replied to magicalwoman's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You bought as much stuff as I did and I have not used all of it. I stocked up because I live alone and I thought I would be housebound for weeks or something. Just don't buy anything else. You won't use it all and you will get tired of the stuff you have. -
I think this will be enough. If you take any pain meds, I would shower when someone is there that first week. But otherwise, I think you have planned well.
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I'm on the two week preop diet. I made it though my 3 day and im feeling pretty good I did have a half a protein shake extra today but its 108 today and I started to feel really dizzy so I drank that laid down and half hour later went back to my water seasoned of course with ice lol. I have made this commitment and I don't break my word. I have set my MIND to get through this and change for myself my twin princesses and my wife in that order. I'm so glad I found this site that o can talk to someone who has been there. And wow thanksgiving dinner that's ruff. How are you doing post op anything you can recommend to keep going without cheating would be really helpful.
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Banded on 9/3 in TJ and had a wonderful experience. The care exceeded every expectation. My second postop week is being spent learning to pay attention to what my body is telling me after eating. I'm on thicker foods and am paranoid about overeating. It's not an easy habit to break. Today I started measuring to make sure I don't exceed 1/2 cup. No fill until 10/16. I'm having some difficulty with dumping syndrome - the tiniest amount of sugar and carbs will result in hours of unpleasantness. liquid Imodium is always kept close by. I guess I should appreciate the need to stay clear of sugar and carbs. Fat free/sugar free pudding caused the worst reaction. Does anyone else have these issues?
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I'm stalled, but expected it
Rev Me Up! replied to keepaloozen's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yep, the stall stinks. It could last up to 2 weeks, so stay strong!! As far as hair loss, I haven't experienced it yet. From what I have read, it happens around the 3 month mark. Happens to some people, but not all. It doesn't seem to matter if you eat all the right things or not - it may be more of a reaction to anesthesia and surgery. Good luck-- Lara -
Planning for Help at Home After Surgery
Bufflehead replied to SunflowerGal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
0 hours or days of regular help at home needed or planned for. I was fine. I did have my housekeeper come for an extra visit to take care of the heavier chores and change the kitty litter while I had a lifting restriction. She usually comes every other week and I had her come every week for the first four weeks. -
Preop diet and severe headache
Anniel2015 replied to Anniel2015's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Same here, doing much better. The headache is gone. It's all good now. 1 week to go!
