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Sleevers over 300lbs?
simply.silly replied to dstined4gr8tnes's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have been doing bootcamps and I am on a clean eating diet, I walk daily and I have three kids so I'm always on the go. I'm wondering if I'm psyching myself out?? I can't eat a full meal anyway lol and as far as cheating like having a sweet something I do but I usually only have a couple bites and don't do that but maybe twice a month. I feel like it's mostly this hanging fat that's keeping me back, it's not just loose skin there is some of that too but it's really bad, I will try to attach a picture sorry it may look nasty!!! I don't have the money but I honestly think I need plastic surgery to fix this, I have tried so hard to tighten this belly flab it's from rib cage down to pubic line and it hangs over my public line. Sorry for the TMI it's also hanging over my belly button and causing bad irritation and redness. I have a hard time at the bootcamps and I really think I overdo it because I finish it all but when I get in my car I feel dizzy and half out, I'm very stubborn and I have this issue with being very self-conscious and so I have to finish the class and not slow down too much, there's times I get blurry vision but I just keep going. Yes I know it's stupid of me so I am on a break from the bootcamp but I'm starting back in a couple of weeks. I still walk every day but it's this. "Front butt" and "beer gut" that's horrid!!! No I don't drink beer but just comparing lol -
TMI for public broadcast. I will send you a private message.
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I'm 3 weeks out from surgery and I discontinued my birth control for a month as advised by my dr due to blood clot risks. Last night my husband and I had an oops moment with a broken condom. I've been married for 12 years and always on birth control so I've never had to worry about things like this. When we decided to get pregnant 10 years ago it happened on the first try so this is why I'm so worried. What should I do?? I'm not comfortable talking to my surgeon about this. I was going to get a morning after pill last night but then I read it is high risk for blood clots. I just got off a 2 week long after surgery period yesterday if that makes any difference.
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hey all, i'm 5 days post op and i have 2 questions, 1 how long until everyone was able to bend over regularly? i've been trying so hard to take it easy. i have alot of trouble bending over to get my pants and (tmi) wiping when going to the bathroom, getting dressed etc. 2 i'm also having a hard time of getting my liquids in, i've averaged about 30-40oz a day which is not enough according to my dr. but i just feel overstuffed, about to pop, even drinking this amount, will this go away? thanks!
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Dumping Syndrome....... Advice?
dv1osusie! replied to dv1osusie!'s topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I thought that might be the issue, because because I felt very full, but I did have loose stools all afternoon(sorry if TMI). I just don't want to feel that way again if I can help it. The first time was all on me, but the second, I thought I would be okay. Mostly Protein all morning, and the Peanut Butter only had 3 gm of sugar. Thank you everyone for your help -
My plan says step 2 is clear non carbonated drinks jello or broth but didnt realize this until just an 1hour ago!!! I was getting down 2 oz like every 3 hours of ensure and sipping water thats about it this is more complicated than what i thought! Sorry of its tmi but did anyone had bm's?? I had one today but runny well liquids its all i have had sorry tmi
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Vets who experienced constipation early on
hayleylamas posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hey all! I am almost 3 weeks out. And in that total, I have had a total of two bowel movements. The first one was extremely hard to get out (sorry tmi) and since then have started fiber gummies and stool softeners. Only have had one more and it was a little easier to get out than the first. My main question and concern is, I wonder what you all did to stay regular. The stool softeners make my stomach cramp and I dont think they are good for me to take everyday! Does it get better? I understand I'm still in soft food phase but wondering if when I'm on a reg diet for it change that much? Wasn't prepared at all for this aspect of the struggle... -
What Are Some Things You Can't Wait for POST OP?
PRINCESSM replied to Denise73's topic in Pre-op Diets and Questions
I want to stand up without having to pull my dress out of my butt. Sorry tmi -
19 months out and a leak!
I will what I want replied to RJ'S/beginning's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
RJ- I hardly know what to say - 8 weeks with a drain and so many complications. I so wish we were friends irl so I could offer you some love and kindness in person. I was thinking about how unfair this is that you are setting the record for complications and I guess the reality is that you just have to do what you are doing...which is to get through it. You are brave and your lack of bitterness inspires me. 25 years ago I had complications from a routine pelvic exam and afterward could not have sex for about 10 years. It was one of those "this never happens" situations that no one could figure out, much less fix (I know that might be tmi but it truly changed the course of my life....) I bring this up because I totally get being a medical outlier. It's terrifying and isolating. I am sending you love and healing energy. If you ever want or need an encouraging word from someone who went through medical hell of a different sort, please PM me and I'll heap some love on you. K? -Shellie -
How often do you step on the scale?
BladeFox replied to Guerml95's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I have just learned not to be a scale fanatic. It hurts too much to watch that scale go up and down so I will only get on it once a week and sometimes every other week. There are the occasions that I get on it after a good bowel movement (TMI) but that is a rare occasion. I measure how clothes fit and being able to fit into clothes that I've had in my closet for a while. I'm actually getting to a place, where I may need to go shopping. Wasn't expecting that until the fall/winter months, so WOW! -
Trying to change habits pre-surgery is proving hard for me
5BeautifulDays replied to jessiquoi's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I am very curious about what others might say to you. I'm in a similar situation. I've started by drinking 64 oz of water/crystal light every day--a totally new habit for me. I've also cut my 3 cup of coffee habit back to one, with a goal for being caffeine-free by mid-August (my surgery is 8/26). I've started to think more about chewing, and you're right--it is really difficult. I find that my jaw gets tired and (tmi) I get more food stuck in my teeth. I guess the upside is that I'm flossing after every meal! I haven't started avoiding fluids with food yet, but that is another goal. The boredom while eating is something very familiar to me, too! I don't know why--food is such a pleasure, and yet I wolf it down while reading or on the computer all the time! I don't understand the habit, and yet I know it's a large part of my weight problems in the first place. Why do I do it? Best wishes to you moving forward! -
Colonoscopy next week .... oh joy ....
Dawnakers replied to ChristyAZ's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Had mine and it was a breeze ... yes the prep sucked... but on a side note they did remove three benign polyps. TMI? Probably - but we are talking colonoscopies here... :-) -
When I move, I feel a swirling/swishing of my inside flying from right to left, and wobbling back. I swear it feels like my intestines/organs are swimming around. It is gross and so painful. Regarding # 2, I had a miracle yesterday before I was discharged. I felt the urge, and something (tmi) did splat its way out from the appropriate place :-) basically just a teaspoon of sediment on the bottom of the toilet.
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Question for all the "post op's"
Bufflehead replied to GingerSlim's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Almost everything has been easier than expected. My post-surgery recovery, eating and drinking (I was hitting my protein and fluid goals before I left the hospital, and haven't thrown up or experienced nausea since surgery), keeping on plan, having regular bathroom habits (TMI but this is an issue for a lot of people on that high protein, post-WLS diet!). I did take a little longer to get my energy back than I had expected. Also, about four days post-op, I had a tiny meltdown/pity party because I thought I didn't want to be OCD about planning my meals, weighing my food, and tracking everything for the rest of my life. I just wanted to be able to eat what I want, when I want, without having to document it five ways from Sunday and consider how it would help me reach my nutritional goals. That lasted about 10 minutes and I moved on. Seriously, just about everything has been super-easy -- even the rough patches, if that makes sense. It's nothing I can't deal with. -
I had an IUD years ago & hopefully they are better than they used to be. I had it for a year & it left me with blood clot issues each month. I never got over them until menopause. Sorry about TMI.
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Got sick last night off of Rotisseri Chicken from the local grocers. I thought it would be safe but it didn't sit well with me. I have learned the technique of 'finger down throat - tickle-tickle- there she blows' to save the day! TMI...
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Girl I use that trick a lot lately!!! Although it's gotten to the point where I can just move my throat around a little to just get it out now??? I am a pro!!! lol such a bad thing to admit, but I know one thing I can not eat and won't eat ever again, Ice Cream, and that trick does not work for that!!!
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Yes I know what you mean about denying yourself, but now I know that ice cream doesn't agree with me AT ALL, I won't ever eat it again, I was just craving something very cold and creamy, and I loved ice cream before the surgery, and found out that I can't eat it now, well it's kind of a blessing in disguise? The finger trick doesn't work with ice cream though dear?
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Blood in Stool? Gross, sorry! Just worried
Tgarden posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I cannot seem to get the "search" feature to work for some reason, so I'm just going to have to throw this out there and hope someone has some insight. Wondering about blood in stools. It's not a whole lot, but definitely streaks. I had some beets a few nights ago, and at first thought that was the culprit,but now I don't think so. I'm almost 3 months post op. Glad for a place to post odd, TMI, questions to a group of people with lots of experience. Thank you! -
June 2014 Sleevers Check In!
2Bthin4me replied to SnohoGal98296's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It does get better every day. I am getting bored of liquids as well. It's kinda TMI but I still have diarrhea which I am hoping resolves when I move to soft food next Wed. -
Hi ladies! Meant to send this yesterday, but happy two month surgiversary! I hope all is well! I'm doing good, other than a terrifying issue with constipation a few days ago (TMI- sorry), but now that it's resolved, I feel awesome! Exercise routine is finally becoming "routine" and MFP is helping me stay on track! The weight loss is finally speeding up a bit, too! Again, hope you are well!
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Yesterday I took a half day from work and had not one but two appointments. The first was with my nutritionist at 1:30 and the second was with my nurse practitioner at 2:30. They were not in the same building. Or even on the same complex. The nutritionist is at the main hospital. My NP is further south, down by the Dailey Center. My NUT was very pleased with my progress and happy with my eating patterns and pleased with my sugars. She approved me for a general diet again (so hello, protein bars, you and I can be friends again). She also confirmed that I should be eating between 800 and 1200 calories a day (which is right where I am on any given day). My NP, well she had some other nurse working with her - an extern, they called her, who thought my sugars were way to high. Since when is 118 or 113 too high? Heck most of the time it is like 89 or 92. Considering that I was really out of control pre surgery I would think she would have been pleased. But no. Way to shackle my buzz, Debbie Downer. She kept trying to get me to go back on to Metformin. I was diplomatic, but basically said no. She was all like, "but it helps with weight loss". Sure does, by making me **** uncontrollably. TMI, I know, but anyone who has taken Metformin knows this is a reality of the drug. I go to the gym four days a week. Do 40 minutes of cardio and another 40 minutes of weights. I can only eat,maybe 1200 calories a day. I will do that over taking Metformin for weight loss. After 25 minutes of Debbie Downer my actual NP comes in and, knowing my history agrees with me and does not make me start back up on Metformin.
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Fecal Blockage- Warning: TMI Subject
kpay10 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi all. I'm approximately 8 weeks out, and I just spent the past two days suffering from severe constipation that resulted in fecal blockage. The first day of constipation wasn't too bad, so I figured two MOM capsules at bedtime would do the trick. Nope, woke up the next morning still constipated, so I took two more capsules and a dose of Miralax, followed by two more capsules in the late afternoon. By that time I noticed that it felt like I had some blockage going on. I suffered through the night, waking up, trying to go, and in so much pain I was crying out (horrible pain, bleeding, cramping, and even to the point that I couldn't urinate). This morning I called the advice nurse and was told to try an enema before coming in. I did, which was also horribly painful, since I was already so sore, but it finally did the trick and prevented a trip to the ER. I'm sitting here now, still very sore, but feeling so much better. So, how do I prevent this from happening again? I get my 64 oz per day, exercise every day, eat (some) veggies, take a gummy Fiber supplement (which I don't think is doing anything), etc. My plan is to start taking a 1/2 dose of Miralax every morning, add in some Chia or flax seeds, and make sure my 64 oz comes from plain Water (I've been counting tea and my Protein shake as part of it). Any other advice? I don't EVER want to go through this pain again - I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, and I have a pretty high pain tolerance. I know this subject has been discussed before, but a revisit is always good! Any other advice? Thanks! And sorry for the TMI, but I think it's important for others who may eventually experience this. -
JUNE 2014 POST OP SUPPORT GROUP!
Ginger Snaps replied to bravobentley's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
@kerweav -- My turn now for TMI -- I've only pooped twice since surgery 2 weeks ago. I think it's perfectly normal but if you start cramping up, call the doc and see what you might be able to take. I took Ducolax 2 nights ago and it relieved a lot of the cramping. @ I had the same thing happen -- 2 days after I was released from the hospital I started having a LOT of shortness of breath. Couldn't even finish sentences. They did a boatload of tests to rule out blood clots (CT scan, ultrasound of leg veins) and problems with the surgery (swallow test and CT scan with contrast) and heart issues (EKG, heart labs). Everything else was fine. But my doctor didn't want me on oral antibiotics so I got stuck in the hospital for 3 days on 3 different IV antibiotics. That's when I had my first BM after surgery -- antibiotics will tear you up! I feel like the surgery pushed back my recovery for a week or so -- so very weak until this weekend when I finally felt like moving around some. Hang in there -- it gets better! -
JUNE 2014 POST OP SUPPORT GROUP!
kerweav replied to bravobentley's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I was sleeved on June 19 and feeling pretty great! I had a little but of a rough first day at home...horrible horrible headache, nausea, and 100.9 temp. I was in close contact with the nurse and she called me in liquid hydrocodone and a suppository for nausea. Worked like a charm! I still get the headache, but notice it's not as bad when I get my Protein in. Today is day 5 and I'm feeling hungry, which makes me feel defeated. I wonder what I'm doing wrong? I have sf Popsicles and broth, sip on liquids (1 oz every 15 min), plus drink the nasty protein. I see the surgeon on Thursday and hopefully will progress to full liquid. Sadly, ii would gladly welcome one of my Premier Protein shakes right now! I'm down 23 lbs since the beginning of my pre-op diet. My one concern...TMI, sorry...I haven't pooped since last Wednesday! I finally have gas, but still haven't had a bowel. Should I be worried? So happy to read all of your stories! Go us! -
Screw TMI this is a powder room, sex got ten times better after surgery. Like holy crap, I haven't been this freakin horny ever. I have always had a high sex drive but now its way higher. I love that I can move around better, not so self conscious of my body, and can go way longer than I use too.
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I have found that I can orgasm now from oral stimulation. Ok, like many others said TMI but...on topic. I never was able to " get there" before, although I still enjoyed the effort. Now I can reach climax in minutes! It amazed me and my partner. ( who has been around before the weight loss) Another NSV that I REALLY like!!! LOL
