December 2012 Post Op Group

[msixkiller 96]

Heading home today. Sore but happy to get home to see my kids. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

That is terrific!!!

[cogburn 125]

Btw I don't think men are immune to hormone changes... An episode of law and order just made me bawl for 20 mins

[Simplysouthern26 92]

Omg today I am having major buyers remorse .....,why did I do this to myself

[MyTimeToLose 41]

Hey, anyone have any ideas...I have not been able to tolerate my Protein Shakes, but have beeb tolerating other fluids fine (except when i drink too fast or something is too cold). Anyways, I had some diet tea with my meds this am and had diaherria all day and nausea for most. Just now I made myself finish my milk that i was sipping on and my muscle milk cause I have yet to get all my Protein in one day. That made me nauseous, bout of the poops, and then I'm fine, but my stomach isn't giving me that ache today and it's worrying me! Lol. Is the ache supposed to go away and then be replaced by nausea and diaherria? Or am I getting messed up somehow with what I'm drinking? Any idea would be appreciated!

I think it might be the milk you are drinking maybe? I can't drink milk very well without getting some diarrhea. Just a thought?

[dhalpine 22]

I think it might be the milk you are drinking maybe? I can't drink milk very well without getting some diarrhea. Just a thought?

Have you tried Almond or Coconut unsweetened milk? It is lactose free and not too bad tasting either. I was lactose intolerant prior to surgery and I had the same symptoms (diarrhea). Silk milk isnt too bad either...I like the almond and coconut taste more.

[cogburn 125]

Why the remorse?... What's making you feel that way?

[Blue Chevy 15]

Got to love free health care in Canada! Best country ever!

[txsmile100 14]

Omg today I am having major buyers remorse .....' date='why did I do this to myself[/quote']

I'm sorry :-( What made you feel this way today?

[Simplysouthern26 92]

I'm having buyers remorse because I chose to do this to myself yes I have lost weight my surgery was 12-3 however my complications I had don't make it seem worth it I'm hurting so bad still and it's kind of upsetting to see that everyone else is having it so easy heck I spent 4 days in ICU and another 4 in a regular room they didn't even want me to go home when I did but I was missing my babies to bad

[one4ozzie 434]

2 Tbsp non-fat instant powdered milk (3g protein)

2 Tbsp SF Carmel Machiatto Creamer

1 tsp Decaf instant coffee

6 oz warm Water

1 ice cube, to cool coffee

1 Scoop chocolate Protein (24 g protein)

Blend til smooth!!!

Here is a high Protein simple recipe in about 8 oz

:-) Dec 15th New me and life begins

[one4ozzie 434]

I'm having buyers remorse because I chose to do this to myself yes I have lost weight my surgery was 12-3 however my complications I had don't make it seem worth it I'm hurting so bad still and it's kind of upsetting to see that everyone else is having it so easy heck I spent 4 days in ICU and another 4 in a regular room they didn't even want me to go home when I did but I was missing my babies to bad

Southern: it will get better for you. Try not to dwell on the negatives that you are overcoming but try to focus on the positive that the surgery will bring to your life. I have doubts at times and I think everyone does. That is where the mental ups n downs we go thru by having the surgery. We have to adjust to a whole new life style.

:-) Dec 15th New me and life begins

[txsmile100 14]

I'm having buyers remorse because I chose to do this to myself yes I have lost weight my surgery was 12-3 however my complications I had don't make it seem worth it I'm hurting so bad still and it's kind of upsetting to see that everyone else is having it so easy heck I spent 4 days in ICU and another 4 in a regular room they didn't even want me to go home when I did but I was missing my babies to bad

If you're the one who nearly died from the complications (sorry I can't remember) then yeah I can see why you would be feeling this way. It's hard because you're right we all did this to ourselves and any complications make it that much harder when most others are going right along. I don't have any awesome words of wisdom for you but I am glad that you are making it through. Try to remember in the grand scheme of things, this period of your life is just a tiny blip on the radar. But here and now, that is easier said than done, I know. If you can try to hold onto the fact of a year from now all this hardship will be a distant memory and you will be well on your way to a new healthier and happier you. Hugs your way.

[Mi2 48]

I had my surgery on the 17 and came home a day early on the 18. I had q pump and morphine pump so no pain at all. Walked the halls and did fine. Now coming home w/0 all that has been a bit different. No bloating, passing gas but terrible pain in my shoulders. Tummy is sore not painful. I am drinking Water and eating Jello. Sat up in chair for a bit but awfully weak. Thanks for all the prayers. They were certainly heard. I have moments of feeling better today.

[Simplysouthern26 92]

Thanks and yes I am the one who nearly died I have lost 62 lbs since my surgery on dec 3 however I am still not feeling right just yet and it is upsetting that it seems as if everyone is doing great in this group and I'm the only one who has had complications

[jodimc 117]

Simply southern, I had that day yesterday. Cried most of the day wondering why I'd done this to myself. Why did I get so fat in the first place? Why do some people have it so easy with their weight?

I just threw my little pity party and then today woke up with a better attitude. It's okay to have buyers remorse. That's normal and you are not alone in it. Take a day to be mad at the world and hate your decision, just make sure that you move on the next day... Or hour... Just make sure to move on.