All of my December sleevers...

[Sadlers1999 169]

I guess if there is a bright side to the last slew of posts, it shows that there are different strategies for different people. Even if the surgery is the same, our bodies are different and respond differently to how we fuel ourselves.

[Sannah 258]

Glad you're ok after your leak. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Thank you kindly! me too!! Recovery has been wild!!

[Sannah 258]

Haven't seen you here in a while. Glad you are doing better post-leak.

I wasn't well enough to think and post or read. I have been in and out of the hospital since surgery. I had my stents out a little over two weeks ago. I am on the mends from a very wild ride. Surgery was a breeze!! This leak has been a beast!!! I hope no one else has to endure this. Thank you for the well wishes!!

How are you doing?

[MichiganChic 3,262]

yay for REAL mayo (for me)! I somehow feel like a subversive saying that! LOL

Haha, love this! I might get blasted for this, but guess what? I made up my mind long before I had this surgery I am NEVER eating any low fat mayo or cheese, of any kind. I do limit the amount I have, and watch my calories, but I can eat so little, I'm never going to eat something I don't like!

As for the carbs - I think I need them. I have been eating between 15-30 (mostly near 30) most days, and yesterday I just couldn't feel satisfied. I wasn't hungry, just not satisfied. I had a small amount of potatoes, and felt so much better last night and today.

My plan does not restrict carbs, just have to follow the rules of Protein first, 65-75 gm daily, then produce, no bread/rice/pasta till 4 months, and calories 400-800. I think you said it - we each have to find our own way. We knew this was not a magic bullet, and this is part of the work we have to do.

[Sannah 258]

I haven't seen you here in a while! What happened with your leak? What is sudden? I'm so glad you're ok!

Hi!!

Happy to see all the familiar faces!! How are you doing?

My leak presented as a low dull back ache. I was about two weeks out and doing great other than the nagging back ache. I spent weeks in the hospital, all of the holiday season! . Stents for six weeks. Then was going to have a claw in place- thankfully I didn't have to have this.

I have been through a lot.

My leak was on the upper part of my stomach. It caused me to have Fluid on my heart. I have been pretty sick. But starting to get a lot better. Today I start PURÉES.

I am still receiving a lot of care. But I don't have a PICC or midline anymore!! I no longer require daily transfusion care.

I am alive and adjusting. There were several moments and times I asked the dr if I was going to die. I have been to the bottom of the pit!! Things can only get better from this point on!!!

I am trying to figure out how to post photos. So you can see the leak and stents.

I hope your doing well! .

I am typing on my phone. It's hard. I hope all makes sense.

[Sadlers1999 169]

Hi!!

Happy to see all the familiar faces!! How are you doing?

My leak presented as a low dull back ache. I was about two weeks out and doing great other than the nagging back ache. I spent weeks in the hospital' date=' all of the holiday season! . Stents for six weeks. Then was going to have a claw in place- thankfully I didn't have to have this.

I have been through a lot.

My leak was on the upper part of my stomach. It caused me to have Fluid on my heart. I have been pretty sick. But starting to get a lot better. Today I start PURÉES.

I am still receiving a lot of care. But I don't have a PICC or midline anymore!! I no longer require daily transfusion care.

I am alive and adjusting. There were several moments and times I asked the dr if I was going to die. I have been to the bottom of the pit!! Things can only get better from this point on!!!

I am trying to figure out how to post photos. So you can see the leak and stents.

I hope your doing well! .

I am typing on my phone. It's hard. I hope all makes sense.

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Sannah, Wrote you a long reply and it didn't go through. So, now, here is the shortened version: You are an amazingly positive person. I am so glad the leak hasn't changed that and that you are willing to talk about it...for people who haven't had surgery, yet.God bless! Courtney

[kat40223 75]

I reached a 50 pound loss today! So happy to have reached a milestone!

[happydaisy 48]

DOS Dec. 13th.

Started: 208lbs

Today: 178lbs

Im happy. I know its only 30lbs but I expected that bc my bmi was 34 to start. Since I haven't been working out, I've gotton pretty soft. Uhhh, time to start lifting weights.

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

Hi!!

Happy to see all the familiar faces!! How are you doing?

My leak presented as a low dull back ache. I was about two weeks out and doing great other than the nagging back ache. I spent weeks in the hospital, all of the holiday season! . Stents for six weeks. Then was going to have a claw in place- thankfully I didn't have to have this.

I have been through a lot.

My leak was on the upper part of my stomach. It caused me to have Fluid on my heart. I have been pretty sick. But starting to get a lot better. Today I start PURÉES.

I am still receiving a lot of care. But I don't have a PICC or midline anymore!! I no longer require daily transfusion care.

I am alive and adjusting. There were several moments and times I asked the dr if I was going to die. I have been to the bottom of the pit!! Things can only get better from this point on!!!

I am trying to figure out how to post photos. So you can see the leak and stents.

I hope your doing well! .

I am typing on my phone. It's hard. I hope all makes sense.

Girl Girl Girl! I am so sorry about what you've been through! Wow... Thank God you're on the road to recovery. Do they know what happened to cause your leak? I hope you are not staying alone -- you need moral support! You do have a great attitude though....

Keep us posted as much as you feel up to it!

Take Care!!

Dana

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

I reached a 50 pound loss today! So happy to have reached a milestone!

Congratulations!

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

DOS Dec. 13th.

Started: 208lbs

Today: 178lbs

Im happy. I know its only 30lbs but I expected that bc my bmi was 34 to start. Since I haven't been working out, I've gotton pretty soft. Uhhh, time to start lifting weights.

Hold on....ONLY 30 pounds!!! Do not diminish your accomplishment!!! 30 pounds on a 34 bmi is significant!!

Congratulations!

[kat40223 75]

Thanks Dana!

[Bos123 221]

Thanks Dana!

Kat we are similar... Except I got down to 203 for sw... I am at 170 now bmi 32 at sw... How are you doing? I've been bouncing around 172-170 the last two weeks...

[J.Cross 37]

I had a problem with my esophagus narrowing and had to have it ballooned to

Stretch it out. My doctor said that it happens with gastric surgery patients. I was having chest palpitations and thought I was having a heart attack, I decided to

Be safe and go to the hospital. I'm still having the palpitations and I'm told it is esophagitis which will continue to happen. But at least I know what it is now, and am not freaked out thinking I'm having a heart attack. Good news is I am down 68 lbs since Dec 5th.

[kat40223 75]

Bos123: I'm actually at 305 right now and started out at 355. It's been fun to see the results from all my efforts. I have been tired but my Iron is at 31. I've increased my dose of iron to 29mg 2x daily. Exercise is starting slowly. I am on my feet running around at work all the time so that helps some.