December 2012 Post Op Group

[cogburn 125]

If I had one complaint it would be my sore hands from them sticking me 3x in my left hand and not being able to start an iv and eventually having to use my right hand and then overnight they stuck me another 3x in left hand to draw bloodwork to eventually get it from my left forearm but its a small complaint

[lisamcgowin 60]

Don't get discouraged' date=' buddy! It's called a stall and completely normal. I personally need to get excercising a little more. Still slight discomfort but doing well otherwise-- Went out today to bank and post office. Doesn't take much more than that to tire me out. So I came home and rested and I'll be back up and doing a little more soon. As long as you follow protocol, the weight loss will catch up. I am on pureed and savoring every morsel. Amazed at how little I paid attention to anything I ate before. Now I love and appreciate this new way of eating. I even use the smaller utensils, plate, bowls etc...[/quote']

Thanks. I'm walking a mile everyday and only having Water and Protein Drink. So since I'm eating nothing and exercising I know I have to lose weight eventually, I just want it to hurry up. Lol

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

[OleHippieGal 275]

I am going to ask them to be sure to put the needle in my left arm. I am right handed, and when i had my total hysterectomy in 99 they put the IV pump in my right arm and i had a hard time trying to pull myself up to go to the bathroom or walk. so i want it in my left arm to leave my right arm ok. also i have a big vein in both arms that you can drive a Mac truck through, so they shouldnt have any difficulty finding a vein thank goodness.

[jacquie23 10]

Yes I had mine in my left arm as well.

[Simplysouthern26 92]

Ok guys and girls I am having some major issues again and hope not to go back in the hospital however I cant stop shaking and am very weak but I know its because of lack of protien but my new pouch cant handle any shakes I've had they make me sick to the point of throwing up which is dangerous for me and I can't have anything other than liquids for 2-3 more weeks because of my complications gerr any suggestions ???

[mrsblues 81]

Ok guys and girls I am having some major issues again and hope not to go back in the hospital however I cant stop shaking and am very weak but I know its because of lack of protien but my new pouch cant handle any shakes I've had they make me sick to the point of throwing up which is dangerous for me and I can't have anything other than liquids for 2-3 more weeks because of my complications gerr any suggestions ???

Do you have blood sugar issues?

[one4ozzie 434]

Ok guys and girls I am having some major issues again and hope not to go back in the hospital however I cant stop shaking and am very weak but I know its because of lack of protien but my new pouch cant handle any shakes I've had they make me sick to the point of throwing up which is dangerous for me and I can't have anything other than liquids for 2-3 more weeks because of my complications gerr any suggestions ???

My Dr said if u can't get Protein down and keep it down, make sure to get the Water so u don't dehydrate. Other than that, sugar level like asked above.

:-) Dec 15th New me and life begins

[jodimc 117]

Old hippie gal, I did not get a belly binder.< /p>

[mrsblues 81]

Thanks. I'm walking a mile everyday and only having Water and Protein drink. So since I'm eating nothing and exercising I know I have to lose weight eventually, I just want it to hurry up. Lol

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

Wow, you are doing well getting a mile in! I have been doing mainly strengthening and resistance. Just my everyday routine still exhausts me, but not to the point of needing naps. I will be out for half the morning tomorrow with my first post-op visit, so looking forward to checking weight.

[jodimc 117]

Ouch, pills hurt. And the gas in my shoulder and back is killer.

[Simplysouthern26 92]

I don't know about sugar levels I know in the hospital they had to give me insulin so I guess I will go buy me a sugar tester in the morning and start monitoring my levels

[lisamcgowin 60]

Wow' date=' you are doing well getting a mile in! I have been doing mainly strengthening and resistance. Just my everyday routine still exhausts me, but not to the point of needing naps. I will be out for half the morning tomorrow with my first post-op visit, so looking forward to checking weight.[/quote']

Thank you. I'm determined to get this weight off and everyone at my surgeons office said the people who exercise lose the most weight. So that's why I'm frustrated with this stall so early.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

[OleHippieGal 275]

Old hippie gal, I did not get a belly binder.< /p>

Ok i want to get one for surgery, it really helps with the muscles, had one after hysterectomy, was a great help

[dhalpine 22]

How is everyone feeling tonight? Im a little tired and so glad to be home.

[jodimc 117]

I'm home and hurting.