8 days post op....

[melissamclawhorn 0]

Well... I was sleeved on 3/27/2013. Today is my 8th post op day. I have threw up 3 times, almost blacked out at Wal-Mart, and went from 220 lbs to 202 lbs! There is good and bad with everything you do in life. I think my body is say "WTF!" I am trying to eat pureed foods, but I messed up yesterday. I ate pureed fruit. BAD, BAD, IDEA! That's why I have thrown up 3 times. I don't remember my doc saying no fruits... I have ate eggs & mashed potatoes. My favorite food that I have found is Breyers chocolate Low Carb ice cream. It has 4 carbs, 2 or so grams of Protein, and is made with splenda. I will be honest, I hate Protein Shakes. I know that I am not getting my daily protein needs - It is so hard. I am getting about 30 grams a day. My doc has on my diet plan 60-80 grams a day. Tomorrow I am going to try refried Beans with cheese. So why did I almost black out.... I took my 2 BP pills that morning. I stopped taking them today and I feel so much better. I have to go buy a personal BP machine so I can check my BP. This is an adventure, and it's already getting started!

[makemyownluck 785]

don't get a wrist monitor, they don't work!

If you're close to your PCP, you can probably swing by and ask them to check it for you, too. My PCP does that, no appointment needed. Don't take it tomorrow and see if you can get a reading and if you're normal, check with your surgeon or PCP about stopping them completely.

I'm REALLY hoping to come of my bp meds asap!!

Also - your bp med - does it have hctz in it? If you're not getting your fluids in, you might also be getting dehydrated if you're using a diuretic.

Good luck!!

[fabtina 1]

I had my surgery the 27th too, and I feel you one the shakes. I have grown to HATE them. I am not to "officially" start pureed food until tomorrow, but I ate refried Beans last night, and felt 100% better! I also struggle to get my Protein in so I can't wait to get to the eat the protein food stage. I am really scared to try any fruits at all, but would love a cracker..lol