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May 28-31st Sleeve Week!
Sh3iz replied to lylabelle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not to be graphic or tmi... Has anyone had any bm issues? I've gone quite a few times, obviously very loose.. :-/ I usually hear stories that people don't go for days on end... -
Surgery tomorrow
tebowfan replied to thesupportedhalf's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
They scared me cause they put some machine on my stomach/bladder to see how much was in it and it was gonna pop. It's very awkward having 2 nurses working on that, tmi! You feeling alright tonight? -
So I'm freaking out a little, I am about 3 weeks post op and I have had a yellow thick vaginal discharge. Has anyone else had this? It doesn't itch or burn but I did have antibiotics in the hospital? Should I treat like a yeast infection???
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Well, here goes nothin'. This is my first blog entry, I've honestly never written a blog before but I thought I would give it a shot. I have quite a bit to say and I feel safe saying everything here. Let's start off with my weight loss journey and where my weight problems stemmed from. I was always a yo yo'er. I would be thin, fat, thin, fat all my life. I was into sports then I would stop and balloon back up. In highschool I was a 18 and thought I was fat, little did I know, by the time I was 23, I would be nearly 400 lbs and a size 30 in jeans. I was miserable, I got married young, at 22 and before then I was on a steady incline of weight gain, after the marriage, it got out of control. I was eating my feelings and I didn't know how to stop. The topic of surgery came up when I had blood work done (i'm anemic) and my doctor told me that I was borderline diabetic and when I saw the # on the scale say 394#... I knew something had to be done. He referred me to the Bariatric Institute of Wisconsin. With my insurance I was required to do a 1 year treatment plan and several times within that year, I nearly gave up and thought it wasnt worth it. Boy, I'm glad I stuck it out. My gastric sleeve surgery was May 16,2013. The day that changed my entire life. The surgery was good, the next day in the hospital was torture but again, It was 100% worth the struggle. I spent my time looking at before and after photos and watching youtube videos of people who had the surgery and wondering "will I ever be this person with these kind of results?" and the answer is yes. If you want it bad enough, it will be you and I am living proof of someone who changed their life with one struggle at a time. The first few months are the worst, your life is basically taken on a rollercoaster with no seatbelt. You have to learn slowly what you can and cant handle, how to count protein, and slowly get into a work out regimine. At about 3-4 months, everyone besides me was noticing the weight loss. I honestly thought I was at a stand still and scared of developing body dimorphic because I wasn't seeing it but everyone else was. I just thought everyone was being nice knowing I had this surgery done. At about 8 months, it hit me. I looked through old pictures of myself where I thought I looked great and to my own self, I was unrecognizable, thats when things started to really hit me. The hard work, the 5-6 days a week at the gym, the sacrifices were all making sense and I was ecstatic. It's a strange feeling. okay.... at 10 months, my personal life started to take a bad turn. Before my surgery, my husband told me he would be supportive and was excited for me to go through this and better myself and he promised to take the plunge with me with changing eating habits and working out....that didn't seem to be the case. I was more active and wanting to experience life because well, I got my life back! and all he was concerned with was going to buffets, ordering pizza and laying in bed playing video games. Our sex life (tmi) was non existant, We started to only speak a few words a day to eachother. I was going out with my friends constantly because he would never want to go anywhere. Well.... a month ago I filed for divorce and am moving into my own place tomorrow. It's really liberating to have the strength to do this, I was unhappy for at least 2 years but this surgery gave me the confidence I needed to break free. I'm only 25 and yes, I got married young and I understand, marriage is a commitment but a person can only give so much until they break and try to work on things so much before it becomes a lost cause. I never knew I had this strength in me and I owe it all to the gastric sleeve surgery. It saved my life in more ways than one. So if you're on the fence or not sure about it... think about all the doors it can open in other aspects of your life. I'm now just over 1 year out, almost 190# down, went from a size 30 to a size 14 in jeans and i wear a size small/medium in mens tshirts, when I used to wear a 3x. it's a pretty amazing feeling! thanks for reading
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Anyone having surgery in May
MommaD88 replied to Cupcake's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sorry to the men! TMI I know. I know what you mean about getting the time of the month. Because my O2 levels kept dropping they didn't want to take the foley cath out. So they expected me to walk with the cath and deal with mother nature all at the same time....embarrassing. Oh well all is good now. -
@@Cupcake, Yay for you! You got through it! I am so glad you feel good. Isn't it nice to be on this side of the surgery? @@allielee, I almost threw up in the hospital and it was terrifying! You are a trooper. Congrats on your weight loss so far. @@Kookichu, thanks for always being so positive and supportive! The scale started moving the very next day, and "bathroom issues" had a lot do to with that! Without providing TMI, I think things had been backed up for awhile. Not any more, though!! And, on a NSV note, I actually went to work out last night!!! Just a little bit on the treadmill, but I have not had energy to even do that. So, baby steps back to cardiac health for me.
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female only Anyone have changes in their monthly cycle right after surgery?
joleneB posted a topic in The Gals' Room
THis is my first cycle after surgery, I'm having all the pms, cramps, bloating etc and I'm always regular. I guess I started 2 days ago but it's not even enough to wear a panty liner ( sorry TMI)! It's never this way & was wondering if anyone else has had this issue ? I had surgery May 8th. Thanks! -
Sorry if tmi but I was just wondering when I should expect to have a BM? I am 1 week post op and no sign that it's near but it's so strange for me.. I'm used to being a once a day kinda girl. ????
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May 2014 RNY/Bypass Post Op Support Group
angelface811 replied to Purple Iris's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Welcome ladykatie, So glad to have someone new join us. It's wonderful to have the support and share our experiences. I had my surgery May 5th and I actually have lazy bowels which makes us have opposite issues. As far as shutting off that valve I am not sure. I have been focused in opening mine (tmi). I am now on duco, miralax, Metamucil and just finished a prescription strength laxative. Amazingly I am still losing. I have lost 24.2 lbs since the day of my surgery. I am blown away by that amount. The nausea on the other hand I was prescribed the scopolamine patch for behind the ear and the dissolvable Zofran. Usually surgeons will call these prescriptions in without needing to see you. I did notice in the beginning sitting straight up was better when I tried to drink or eat. It helped with nausea/needing to vomit feeling. The Zofran worked pretty quick. I am on the puréed portion of the diet and will go to soft foods in about 8 days. I am 37 years old and live in California. Everybody asks me what do you want to get down to but what I have observed with others having this surgery is there bodies kind of determine that for them if they do all they should. I dunno maybe I'm wrong. I am currently a size 18 bottom and 14/16 top. I really haven't tried to put jeans on yet so I don't know if there looser but I already can see the physical change in myself. Yoga pants are my friend and sun dresses. Hope to learn more about you. Sincerely, Angelface811 -
May 28-31st Sleeve Week!
navywife21 replied to lylabelle's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone.. I was sleeved on May 6th and I'm doing pretty good. I can't drink protein shakes cause it goes in and right out the other (sorry TMI) but it happens until your body adjust to everything. So I'm stuck eating chicken and fish already to get my proteins and doing well...I do have an issue that I have asked my doctor about some nerve pain right at my belly button area. It is like a burning pinching pain when I laugh or move wrong. Just wondering if anyone else had this.. -
Any May 20th surgeries out there?
teemarie1078 replied to teemarie1078's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So sorry in advance for the TMI... But everything today is just running right through me:( I can only assume it's from the protein?! But boy is it ... Uncomfortable for lack of a better word! Hopefully everyone else is faring well! -
I'm so nervous that I have to pee at least every hour. I know this is TMI but I find it fascinating. Butterflies in my empty stomach constantly. I am blessed with a very supportive wife and kids. I don't know how some people can do this alone. My wife calms my worries, but they return.
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Arggh! A little girly topic here...Why is the scale going backwards?
nomorejellybelly posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Okay, TMI Alert. I made it down to 150.9 just a few days ago. A weight I know I haven't been in a zillion years. Then, I get my cycle and I know there's going to be a little weight there, but I'm freaking out that I'm doing something wrong. It's up to 153.1 this morning. I'm hoping that that's all it is, is because of my cycle and it should be. It's taken me oh, so long to get back to this weight, that I'm just worried. I feel like I'm doing great with my food restriction. And I'm being honest that I did treat myself to two Cookies yesterday, but how many ladies would not eat something we're not supposed to at 'that time of the month'? I'm drinking a lot of water/liquid, but had to slack off on the exercise due to a leg/foot injury. I am doing what I can without doing legs. Ladies, I'm interested how you handle things/what happens to you, when you're on your cycles. Does the same weight thing happen to you and how long does it take to drop back off? I'm hoping in a couple days, that the scale starts back down again. -
Anyone having surgery in May
MissCindy replied to Cupcake's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I am 5 days post op. Feeling pretty good. I have been getting up and walking since the afternoon of the surgery. Surgery was at 10:20 am on Monday and I was released at 8:00 am on Tuesday. Things at home have been pretty calm. I am not hungry but I am working at getting enough Protein and Water each day. Not quite to the preferred amount of either yet, but getting close on both. BM's started happening yesterday and are happening daily for now. I was taking the milk of magnesia each day but today I switched to benefiber. I think that will work as well and not taste as bad. I know tmi but we all go through it. I have had only been nauseous one time and I woke up that way in the morning. I got really sick to my stomach and threw up a bunch of foam. After that I have been fine. I used my inspirometer religiously for the first three days home and I think that really helped with the breathing and getting over having the breathing tube down my throat during surgery. The one problem I have had is that all of my things I drink, except for water and non-fat milk, are sweet. I have been craving something non-sweet. I tried squash Soup which was ok, but I tried my flavorless Protein Powder in it and it clumped, even after I blended it it was still clumpy, so that was an epic fail. I tried chicken broth, from the store, nasty. I was so disappointed. So this afternoon I sent my husband to the store with a list of ingredients so I could make my own chicken broth......heaven, finally. I put my fiber in it and it was perfect. I hope all the rest of my May buddies are doing well, or feel well soon. It feels good to be on the loser's bench. -
Anyone having surgery in May
angelface811 replied to Cupcake's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ironic that some of the last few posts were on constipation. I was just hospitalized for major impaction. I was in tears and shaking like crazy. So now in addition to the liquid stool softener I have been taking we are adding miralax twice per day, Metamucil, and lactulose. It's very difficult at this stage (puréed) to get much fiber. I am an excellent water drinker and was well hydrated going into the hospital. I was given 3 enemas (joy) and the lower portion of things have been evacuated but the upper portion is making its way down. Some of these things will be temporary and I was told I have a lazy bowel. Stopped my pain meds altogether even with that burning left side pain. I have also been pretty active. But hey! It was my choice to have the surgery and I absolutely don't regret it. This was a possible complication but a minor one. I share this with you just in thought that it might help someone else. My ahem! hurts like never before but it could've been something way worse. We will get through all of this!! Sorry about the TMI... -
Good morning all. I am now 4 days post up. Not as bad as I expected. I've been walking 1/2 mile a day. I'm gonna shoot for a whole mile this morning. Still have drain until next Friday. Trying to get fluids in. Ujury chicken protein has been awesome. 26 grams per 8 ounces. Herbal tea, lots of ice and water has been my thing. I realized yesterday that I now hate sweets! The antibiotic meds are really sweet, don't like them. Heating pad has been wonderful. I pooted for the first time last night (TMI, BUT IT WAS AWESOME! Still sore in the abdomen but everyday it gets better. I hate the compression socks. now I can take them off all day and only put them on when I sleep. Uhhhmmmm I think that's it for now. Oh 10lbs down. 2 lbs from pre op and 8 lbs post op.
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Australia - Melbourne
QueenBeeBee replied to steveelea's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi Everyone! Welcome Cath! you will find that we are positive and supportive and no judgement feel fee to ask us anything Nerms congratulations on making the decision on the band! how exciting Leanne!! OMG YOUR AMAZING!!!!! that is soo good babe! Im really happy for you! I know how exciting it is when things fit!! good on you you deserve it! Babe the path we have chosen is not easy seriously the people that say surgery is easy have no idea what they are talking about lol So i bet you were looking smoking hot at the 21st! well done on breaking the stall girlie! apparently upping the calories is the way to go.....dunno how im going to do that though lol so im off to the movies today would normally enjoy some popcorn and a choc top now no idea what i can snack on any ideas lovelies? oh and about the TMI T.O.M i wish it would end! If its not gone by wed im going to the docs i want that pill lol hope you all have a great weekend! Chez how are you going babe? nearly over!!!!!!!! Have you jumped on the scales yet? -
Greetings Everyone! Hope folks have been well. I have one of those 'delicate/TMI' type of questions, and who better to ask then you fine folks. I am almost 4 months post-op, (surgery on 01/27/14). I went in at 272lbs. As of this morning, I am 203.4 lbs, (ugh, I am sooo close to 'onederland' I can taste it, haha). Anyways, I have noticed over the last month or so, that my bowel movements are changing a bit. I have been having the "long thin ribbon-like" bms. I initially thought it was simply cause my new stomach was long and thin, but reading online that doesn't make as much sense as it first did to me. Since only my stomach was changed, wouldn't my normal bm size/shape remain? The thin ribbon like thing is a sign of a blockage/colon cancer, so obviously I'm cautious now. I wanted to see if anyone else post-vsg noticed a similar change to their bms. Look forward to hearing any replys, especially if your experiences match mine. :-)
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April 16th role call - who's with me!
butterfly2014 replied to Bluesea71's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Desiree try an enema or dulcolax for ur poop issues. Trust me we share everything here, TMI is nonexistance lol. -
April 16th role call - who's with me!
Desiree323 replied to Bluesea71's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Happy FIVE Week Sleeviversary everyone (I am actually a day later then all of you)... I am so sorry I have been in and out of here, you guys are a wonderful group!!! My three year old keeps me busy and she's a late sleeper (lol this will change in September!) so please forgive me I do not get much mommy time!!! I am here reading and you are all the best HELP ever... 1. 5'6 275.8 2. 255 3. 234.2 down 41.6!!!! 4.155-165 still want to see what that looks like on me!!! 5. Back to work and doing good!!! 6. Poop issues... Lol I know TMI... -
Australia - Melbourne
steveelea replied to steveelea's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hey Guys....I agree Chez YAY ITS FRIDAY...such a great meme I would love to put on her from Mr Chow, but I won't its might be too much for some haha....for those of you who love Mr Chow (from the hangover) you can imagine what it says OK Bee.....about your TMI....here goes mine so turn away now peeps if you don't wanna know When I got my lapband i then got my period soon after.....and it continued for 12 weeks I had tabs to stop it and full check up etc and was told it was hormones. After the sleeve same thing started happening again....within a week of surgery and it kept going so after 4 weeks I went to my Docs and they gave me tabs again and that stopped it. Now apparently its because our hormones are all over the place from the surgery AND weight loss. Excess of eostrogen (sorry spelling ) and it is bound to happen to those of us who are sensitive to it. If it gets too much just go to your local GP and see what they say but it will probs sort itself out. I had to make sure that I got on top of mine as I am extremely low on Iron and take sups already and can't afford for it to get any worse. That dinner looks great Bee.....I too LOVE fetta but never tried it with watermellon???? Cool idea Is that all you could eat?? Chez I hope your ears get better and its so good to eat some real food after drinking your meals isn't it I couldn't do the shakes so went on the food equal and it was still hard but not so bad and its for such a short amount of time in the long run....way to go girl!!!! Ok so I have helped my mood a little yesterday.....I went SHOPPING FOR CLOTHES We all know retail therapy is sooooo much fun!!! I had an excuse because it's my friends 21st tonight and she has hired out a bar in the city and all of my clothes are getting too big and look funny now. Now this might not sound like such a big deal to some, but what happened to me last night was one of the most exciting things thats happened in a long time...... Normally when I go into a shop like Autograph (which I love) or any of the stores, I need the biggest size they have (26) Most of the time in places like Target the 26 wouldn't even fit me and the stuff that did if any was usually daggy and old fashioned. Well, last night....(drum roll please) not only was the sizes 26 too big for me, but I also found that the XL was too big for me.....What The??? Ok so I went a little crazy and spent way too much but how could I help myself right????? I was almost crying in the fitting room that the xl top was too big and the 26 looked like a tent on me. So I could actually CHOOSE....I had a CHOICE on what I wanted to buy because everything fit me!!!! I didn't just have to grab something utterly daggy just because it was the only decent thing that fit me....I got to choose some really cool clothes I know even a lot of people here wouldn't understand that but I have been restricted for so long with not being able to find anything to fit me, that this is massive for me (pardon the pun haha) Hubby said, "see I told you you had lost heaps" He is so sweet but you see I can't see it. I don't look in the mirror and see anything that different. To look at myself, I am just not noticing it but the clothes showed me that I have lost weight....bit of a breakthrough I had to share with everyone. Small things I know but to me it was AMAZING....now I just wish I could see it when I looked in the mirror but I guess that will come. Hope you all have an AMAZING FRIDAY.....Now I just have to decide what I will drink when I go out tonight?? Hmmmm decisions decisions -
Anyone having surgery in May
tebowfan replied to Cupcake's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi angelface811, I was told to use sf milk of magnesia 2 tablespoons every 4 hours. It's nasty so I put into my night protein shake and then again in the morning. Easiest poop ever, tmi -
Australia - Melbourne
QueenBeeBee replied to steveelea's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi everyone! Welcome new comers ???? Firstly Bookishfred wow ur journey is amazing and I'm so glad ur daughter is doing much better that's great! Mick I too went through lap surgery looking at the other prices yes they seen to be more but that's ALL the appointments and consultations and dietician visits... And just so u know u can withdraw from ur superannuation for the procedure really easy. Leanne how are u going with the stall? Has it budged yet? Chez how's the preopp? How r u feeling? Ok so today I had another meltdown dude these mood swings are nuts!!! No wonder the shrink at LSA was like call me a month after!!!! Def need to speak with her lol but apparently it's the body regulating hormones I swear it must look like I'm comming down off drugs or something my vaccum copped it today lol needed a new one anyway now hubby can't say it's fine lol ok so WARNING TMI.... So I've had my period for the second time this month I had it like a week and a half ago no idea why that's happened very annoying!!!! Ok so I'm nearly a month out so here's a pic of tonight's dinner I was stuffed made the patties with onion eggplant capsicum corriander garlic parsley a bit of breadcrumbs and bicarbonate soda makes the meat fluffy and cheese... Hubby ate three burgers and I had this: Oh and that's Danish feta with my watermelon that's my Achilles heel lol -
Hello. I am having a more difficult time than I anticipated. Honestly I think it's more the nausea from the pain med so I have eased back. I get gassy and the burps really hurt coming up. Sorry tmi. My nurse has been amazing so that helps. Going to try to sleep without the pain meds and see how I feel when I wake up. I can't believe this day actually came!
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April 16th role call - who's with me!
brenduski replied to Bluesea71's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Did you mean to say, "happy dump day" Is it giving you any stomach aches? I was on Exxolax for a few weeks and I could not take the pain then Dr switched me to Miralax which is very gentle but very very slow since Sunday that I started it I was nearly able to go today twice but very little and I really have to push (sorry tmi) I am hoping to find something better.