December 2012 Post Op Group

[one4ozzie 434]

I'm 18 days po and I've started having these sharp pains in my side when I bend a certain way. Now it hurts there when I urinate' date=' laugh, take a deep breath, even stand from sitting. It all started after my last bm. Anyone else have this? I'm thinking of heading to the er later today. I'm so tired of taking pain meds ugh!! Sorry to vent but this really frustrates me![/quote']

It's ok to vent. Many of us have on here. I'm glad your going to have it checked out. I haven't had the pain, sorry you are. I hope it's not serious. Keep us informed. Best wishes.

Gen :-)

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Girl, I have taken a nap everyday post op! I am not a nap person, but I get worn out. The other day I fell asleep at 2 and woke up when it was dark outside. Your body is running a marathon inside as it heals. Your systems are working crazy hard to heal up all the cutting and stitching inside. Take your nap. I'm sure the fatigue will go as our bodies heal.

I second Snows motion take a nap. take a nap , take a nap. You are still on the mend and rest is an important part of healing. Don't deprive yourself of that.

WIshing you the best.

[tkd259 36]

Anybody always cold? I am always cold now! I am from Ohio but now live in warmer North Carolina and since surgery, I can't get warm!

[Vicki Loichinger 444]

Anybody always cold? I am always cold now! I am from Ohio but now live in warmer North Carolina and since surgery, I can't get warm!

Me either and I am usually hot hot hot, don't even wear a coat till there is snow on the ground. But now I live in a robe over pajamas or clothes. And today I can't stop shaking. Don't know what is up with that.

[one4ozzie 434]

Anybody always cold? I am always cold now! I am from Ohio but now live in warmer North Carolina and since surgery' date=' I can't get warm![/quote']

Yes. I wear a sweater all the time now and thermostat turned up a couple more degrees. I don't want to get the next heating bill, ugh.

I just had lab work drawn due to me being dehydrated and to make sure that is all it is. I did speak to Dr. He said due to me slowly getting dehydrated that my body is retaining Water, therefore causing "water weight gain." He said what I am going thru about 2 weeks out isn't uncommon. It is my body trying to readjust to its new self. They said that after the 90oz yesterday, my body should start rebounding back. Although he said if come Monday I still don't feel right then I can walk in to see him.

Gen :-)

[TDee 12]

I'm 18 days po and I've started having these sharp pains in my side when I bend a certain way. Now it hurts there when I urinate' date=' laugh, take a deep breath, even stand from sitting. It all started after my last bm. Anyone else have this? I'm thinking of heading to the er later today. I'm so tired of taking pain meds ugh!! Sorry to vent but this really frustrates me![/quote']

The same thing is happening to me - I haven't seen anyone yet As I have my appt next week. If you find something out let me know...

[Nicole K 352]

I just started with Vitamin Water zero to boost my electrolytes as I was starting to feel dehydrated. Hope this helps!!

DOS 12/17/12

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

I have been needing to nap in the afternoon. Anyone else getting fatigued like that?

Yes!! I think it was for me the anesthesia wearing off and then I think just the body needing to heal. But I'm 2 weeks post-op and still wanting a nap every afternoon. I'm ok now if I don't get it I just go to bed super early then. So, it did improve for me.

[mrsblues 81]

Sorry to hear some of our Dec. group has had difficulties, and glad to hear others are on the mend. I've been doing well. Surgery was the 4th and I am finally feeling like "What surgery?" I have to remind myself to eat slowly and chew......because you do reach a point where you forget. I get all of my Protein and Vitamins in but still lack enough fluids needed. I am lucky to average about 40-50 ooz of total Fluid daily. Weight loss has been steady but has slowed (not stalled). I am also able to eat a little more at meals so I expected that to happen. Pain under left ribcage is finally gone and finally feel like I am getting my stamina back. Amazing that I never really feel hungry. Often times, I am reminding myself to eat. That starvation mode can be a real deterrent to losing weight because your body will hold onto calories so it doesn't "starve" which makes it harder to lose. So make sure you nurish often even if it is very little. Remember you need calories to burn calories.

[mrsblues 81]

Sorry to hear some of our Dec. group has had difficulties, and glad to hear others are on the mend. I've been doing well. Surgery was the 4th and I am finally feeling like "What surgery?" I have to remind myself to eat slowly and chew......because you do reach a point where you forget. I get all of my Protein and Vitamins in but still lack enough fluids needed. I am lucky to average about 40-50 ooz of total Fluid daily. Weight loss has been steady but has slowed (not stalled). I am also able to eat a little more at meals so I expected that to happen. Pain under left ribcage is finally gone and finally feel like I am getting my stamina back. Amazing that I never really feel hungry. Often times, I am reminding myself to eat. That starvation mode can be a real deterrent to losing weight because your body will hold onto calories so it doesn't "starve" which makes it harder to lose. So make sure you nurish often even if it is very little. Remember you need calories to burn calories.

[snow25 188]

Sorry to hear some of our Dec. group has had difficulties' date=' and glad to hear others are on the mend. I've been doing well. Surgery was the 4th and I am finally feeling like "What surgery?" I have to remind myself to eat slowly and chew......because you do reach a point where you forget. I get all of my Protein and Vitamins in but still lack enough fluids needed. I am lucky to average about 40-50 ooz of total Fluid daily. Weight loss has been steady but has slowed (not stalled). I am also able to eat a little more at meals so I expected that to happen. Pain under left ribcage is finally gone and finally feel like I am getting my stamina back. Amazing that I never really feel hungry. Often times, I am reminding myself to eat. That starvation mode can be a real deterrent to losing weight because your body will hold onto calories so it doesn't "starve" which makes it harder to lose. So make sure you nurish often even if it is very little. Remember you need calories to burn calories.[/quote']

Hey, did you find out what that pain on left side was? It seems like I remember the doc saying something about it but can't remember what. I feel great, except for that spot. Glad you are doing great! Keep it up!

[mrsblues 81]

Hey, did you find out what that pain on left side was? It seems like I remember the doc saying something about it but can't remember what. I feel great, except for that spot. Glad you are doing great! Keep it up!

Yes, I did find out why that side is so sore. It is the biggest port that is used for the cutter/stapler and most of the "work" is done in that area. Sometimes a hard ridge will form during the healing but he assured me that it would flatten out. Never thought it would feel better but now, thankfully, it does. Still getting use to my new "norm" and trying to get used to this whole new way of eating. There are times I start serving myself a meal on my plate and heap out my "old" serving. My new pouch says "Whaddya, nuts?" Seriously, have caught myself serving up a pre-surgery "normal" serving and then I just start laughing at myself. I'm telling ya, I have too remind myself that I DID have the bypass because other than my eyes definitely being bigger than my pouch, my only daily reminders are Protein, fluids and Vitamins. The old way I served myself is just out of habit, because I don't even want that amount of food nor feel hungry enough to eat it......yikes, those old habits ARE hard to break.

[one4ozzie 434]

I've finally broke the dehydration, yes. My skin is better, beats that little pinch test now; pee is clear, feel much better. It only takes me about 80-90 oz of liquids though. Fortunately I still get the Proteins in. Today, 68 Protein and so far 72 liquids. Holy cow, constantly drinking.

Gen :-)

[jodimc 117]

Good job Gen! I'm doing a bit better with the fluids. Probably up to 20-30oz

[one4ozzie 434]

Good job Gen! I'm doing a bit better with the fluids. Probably up to 20-30oz

So they got you taken care of last night?

I'm thirsty all the time. Do you drink straight Water or add sugar free things to it, crystal light, SF Kool aid singles, etc?

Gen :-)