November 2012 Members Post Op

[pointer 92]

I need to complain.. Why the hell do they move us to puréed foods when you can't eat them and drink enough shakes to get in 60-85 grams of Protein a day. It's impossible when you have to wait 30 minutes after and before drinking. It's impossible. I guess I'll be on shakes for another month. I've tried to eat but you get to full and not enough protein. I'm just frustrated. :-(

Amen I think I'm gonna stay on liquids another 2 week's and alternate puree and liquids till I'm completely healed.

[LA GP 117]

It will come off. Our bodies are just well' date=' pissed. We have really abused them and now we are basically starving. I know they say patience is a virtue but its very difficult. :-).[/quote']

Worm that is an excellent way to put it! Relax, up your Protein and Water and walk a bit. Nothing major. Enough to enjoy it! The weight loss will start again. Been plateau there myself for a bit before losing again.

[KellyAnn805 21]

I've heard that the first 3 months the weight will hang on, but after that it will release itself rather quickly. Yay! Looking forward to that!

[worm2872 635]

I hope the weight does drop off!!

I think I am going to do shakes and yogurt during the day esp at work and then try the puréed foods at night. Last thing I need is to be miserable at work.

[newlife4leah 73]

I'm 5 days post op... still pretty sore... but moving pretty well. I think my biggest problem is I overdo it when I'm up and pay for it later... anyway, I have a couple of concerns... I still haven't taken a poo... sorry if this is TMI.... and I've barely passed gas the last few days. I'm so uncomfortably bloated I can barely stand it... and to top it off... the scale hasn't budged a bit... actually I've gone up 3 lbs... I'm starting to freak out and I feel like it didn't work. I know I need to be patient and let my body heal but I'm frustrated and scared that I've gone through all of this for nothing.......

[pointer 92]

I'm 5 days post op... still pretty sore... but moving pretty well. I think my biggest problem is I overdo it when I'm up and pay for it later... anyway' date=' I have a couple of concerns... I still haven't taken a poo... sorry if this is TMI.... and I've barely passed gas the last few days. I'm so uncomfortably bloated I can barely stand it... and to top it off... the scale hasn't budged a bit... actually I've gone up 3 lbs... I'm starting to freak out and I feel like it didn't work. I know I need to be patient and let my body heal but I'm frustrated and scared that I've gone through all of this for nothing.......[/quote']

Definitely u need to be pooing and passing gas. I put a hot compress on my belly quite a bit. Helps relieve soreness and I pass gas. Gas x has helped me to the chewables.< /p>

[worm2872 635]

I had the same issue. I used a suppository. It worked. You will feel so much better once you go. Some dr recommend Miralax as well.

[litlsisred 20]

this morning I am frustrated. I woke to a sour tummy, my past remedy would be to eat a slice of bread to soak up the acids and usually make myself feel better. Now I need to try and find something different to help with this. Any suggestions? Zofran hasn't taken much of the edge off.

[worm2872 635]

I have the same issue. I've been drinking lemon tea. Seems to help.

[Dawn 42]

I am 8 days out of surgery. Here is what my conundrum is. So I can eat, but drinking seems to be a problem. Some of my favorite foods are eggbeaters with shredded cheese and low fat sour cream it is about 10g of protien I am able to eat and really mushy and tasty. Also mashed potatos with a dollop of cream of chicken and and shredded cheese and sour cream. Unfortunately I think i am only getting about 30g of protien and 30oz of Water. The feeling of fullness is so different from liquid to mush. I don't have any pain unless I drink anything cold...my pouch is not happy with cold. Soup is better. My bowels are moving woo-hoo! The period has finally ended. Anyone else having these issues and found a way to get more fluids. Sometimes I wish I could just go in for a weekly IV since I am worried about getting dehydrated.

[mom2lucky (suznc) 81]

this morning I am frustrated. I woke to a sour tummy' date=' my past remedy would be to eat a slice of bread to soak up the acids and usually make myself feel better. Now I need to try and find something different to help with this. Any suggestions? Zofran hasn't taken much of the edge off.[/quote']

Are you taking something like Pepcid daily? I'm on that for next 6 months to reduce stomach acids which could be source of your woes.

[MillyBell 36]

I pooped!!! Lol. I was starting to wonder when that was going to happen. Especially while on Clear Liquids. What a pleasant surprise. I feel so much better now. I haven't been walking as much but now that I'm a little "lighter" I feel like I can move all day. It's the little things...

Oh, yeah and 8lbs down since surg Thursday, 11/29.

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[Eva Chavez 20]

Amen I think I'm gonna stay on liquids another 2 week's and alternate puree and liquids till I'm completely healed.

I am with you ladies I had a mine on 11/12 which had to be converted to open and I just can not do any food without getting sick. I have tried everything. The only relief I got last night was because I did Protein Shakes and Water only so I didnt get sick last night but every other night I have gotten sick. Also I can only eat about one or two bites of anything before getting that stuffed sick feeling. I will be going in to have my stitches removed this Sunday and going to mention this who knows I suppose I could have a stricture.

[worm2872 635]

Eva... Hope all goes well!

[worm2872 635]

Ugh! I pulled something. I went for my two week check up today and must have gotten in or out of my jeep wrong. Right below my right boob. (I know TMI) Oh wow does it hurt. I was fine!! Use this as a warning Just take it easy!! Ugh!! Can't even take pain meds. They give me a rash. Here's hoping children's Tylenol works!