December 2012 Post Op Group

[Nicole K 352]

Okay, either I'm just now able to notice the back of my calves, or never noticed, but one of my calves is slightly larger than the other. I'm so mortified. Any one else? I wonder why!!!

DOS 12/17/12

[one4ozzie 434]

I wished I had 16s and 14s saved :-( But unfortunately I haven't seen those sizes in many years. I noticed today that depending on the name on the pants I'm 14 / 16.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[one4ozzie 434]

Congrats to all of us for making it almost 3 months since our surgery date (depending on the exact date). I personally am very happy with my decision and would not go back to make any other decision regarding having the surgery.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[Mi2 48]

Gen, after all u have been through, it is so good to hear you are still happy with your choice. Such a great attitude.

My scale is still at the same place it has been for almost 2 months now. I'm still eating at 600 cals lwith a bit more a couple of times for a special occasion. I have done everything the nut has said but made no difference. Still wearing same size clothes so not having to worry about new ones. See dr in 2 weeks for blood work so maybe that will tell something. Otherwise, I think I am beyond this being a stall and may have to accept this as the status quo.

[mom2lucky (suznc) 81]

Okay' date=' either I'm just now able to notice the back of my calves, or never noticed, but one of my calves is slightly larger than the other. I'm so mortified. Any one else? I wonder why!!!

DOS 12/17/12 <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

You drive a bus right? Does it have a clutch? Is your clutch leg the bigger one? If so, it could be because you work it more. If not, I don't have any idea.

[OleHippieGal 275]

Ooowwww I finally had dumping and it hurt so bad. My first where I threw up. Had dinner at 8pm that's late for me but I don't go to school on Monday I had 2 small boneless skinless thighs boiled with 1/2 cup of spinach. Waited 30 mins till I drank my Water. Then at 1 am I was going to bed took my 2 pills I have to take kinda gulped some light cran grape about 2 swallows and my upper abdomen started to cramp all the way around to my back and it went like that for several mins I ran to the restroom where I thought I was dying and it hit in waves like labor pains that are coming 45 seconds apart. It was horrible the top of my stomach and in the middle of my back too the pain was horrible. I finally got up off the floor and leaned over the sink hoping to throw up and I finally did oh what a relief it was. That is so weird that it happen I dont want that again. It literally felt like I was having a heart attack so glad it's over

[Nicole K 352]

You drive a bus right? Does it have a clutch? Is your clutch leg the bigger one? If so' date=' it could be because you work it more. If not, I don't have any idea.[/quote']

No clutch! None of my cars either. Well hopefully it catches up to the other leg.

DOS 12/17/12

[Nicole K 352]

Ooowwww I finally had dumping and it hurt so bad. My first where I threw up. Had dinner at 8pm that's late for me but I don't go to school on Monday I had 2 small boneless skinless thighs boiled with 1/2 cup of spinach. Waited 30 mins till I drank my Water. Then at 1 am I was going to bed took my 2 pills I have to take kinda gulped some light cran grape about 2 swallows and my upper abdomen started to cramp all the way around to my back and it went like that for several mins I ran to the restroom where I thought I was dying and it hit in waves like labor pains that are coming 45 seconds apart. It was horrible the top of my stomach and in the middle of my back too the pain was horrible. I finally got up off the floor and leaned over the sink hoping to throw up and I finally did oh what a relief it was. That is so weird that it happen I dont want that again. It literally felt like I was having a heart attack so glad it's over

Sorry you had to go through that! It hasn't happened to me yet. I hope it doesn't either!!

DOS 12/17/12

[one4ozzie 434]

Gen' date=' after all u have been through, it is so good to hear you are still happy with your choice. Such a great attitude.

My scale is still at the same place it has been for almost 2 months now. I'm still eating at 600 cals lwith a bit more a couple of times for a special occasion. I have done everything the nut has said but made no difference. Still wearing same size clothes so not having to worry about new ones. See dr in 2 weeks for blood work so maybe that will tell something. Otherwise, I think I am beyond this being a stall and may have to accept this as the status quo.[/quote']

That is craziness. I hope the blood work shows something so you can get you resolution.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[one4ozzie 434]

Ooowwww I finally had dumping and it hurt so bad. My first where I threw up. Had dinner at 8pm that's late for me but I don't go to school on Monday I had 2 small boneless skinless thighs boiled with 1/2 cup of spinach. Waited 30 mins till I drank my Water. Then at 1 am I was going to bed took my 2 pills I have to take kinda gulped some light cran grape about 2 swallows and my upper abdomen started to cramp all the way around to my back and it went like that for several mins I ran to the restroom where I thought I was dying and it hit in waves like labor pains that are coming 45 seconds apart. It was horrible the top of my stomach and in the middle of my back too the pain was horrible. I finally got up off the floor and leaned over the sink hoping to throw up and I finally did oh what a relief it was. That is so weird that it happen I dont want that again. It literally felt like I was having a heart attack so glad it's over

It is painful :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[OleHippieGal 275]

Yes it is very painful. And also scary. And still dont feel that good today. Scared to eat or take my medicine. Drinking an ensure high Protein Shake.< /p>

[OleHippieGal 275]

Just got some results from my regular doctor for you diabetics tell me if you know what this means

My AC1 was 5.7 which i think is good

My glucose was 116 which i think is good and the nurse said was a little high

I have Protein in my urine which i am not sure what that means being a diabetic there is always protein in my urine

So they are setting up an appt for me with the nephrora or kidney doctors to have blood drawn or something. They dont seem to concern and hope there is no problem. I mentioned the UT problems i have had since the surgery. So that could be a problem too. I just dont want anymore problems for awhile

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Just got some results from my regular doctor for you diabetics tell me if you know what this means

My AC1 was 5.7 which i think is good

My glucose was 116 which i think is good and the nurse said was a little high

I have Protein in my urine which i am not sure what that means being a diabetic there is always protein in my urine

So they are setting up an appt for me with the nephrora or kidney doctors to have blood drawn or something. They dont seem to concern and hope there is no problem. I mentioned the UT problems i have had since the surgery. So that could be a problem too. I just dont want anymore problems for awhile

An A1C under 6.5 is considered good control. Fasting glucose in a perfect world is <110, 116 is not bad but not perfect. Protein in your urine USUALLY means there's some damage to your kidneys....protein molecules are rather large and usually in a kidney that is working well, the itty bitty filters in the kidney catch the protein molecules and return them to the blood stream. As kidneys get damaged the holes in the filters get bigger and the larger protein molecules can squeeze through and you start to see them in your urine. (Some people naturally have a little protein I their urine and there are dozens of other reasons to have protein in your urine as well...this not is not meant to be medical advice!!! Just a friendly explanation!). If the protein is from your diabetes the best thing to do is keep your glucose under control, keep your blood pressure under control,and be healthy!!! A nephrologist is a kidney specialist and will give a who lot longer technical explanation. Congrats on your A1C, that is fabulous!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 234.8

[OleHippieGal 275]

An A1C under 6.5 is considered good control. Fasting glucose in a perfect world is <110' date=' 116 is not bad but not perfect. Protein in your urine USUALLY means there's some damage to your kidneys....protein molecules are rather large and usually in a kidney that is working well, the itty bitty filters in the kidney catch the protein molecules and return them to the blood stream. As kidneys get damaged the holes in the filters get bigger and the larger protein molecules can squeeze through and you start to see them in your urine. (Some people naturally have a little protein I their urine and there are dozens of other reasons to have protein in your urine as well...this not is not meant to be medical advice!!! Just a friendly explanation!). If the protein is from your diabetes the best thing to do is keep your glucose under control, keep your blood pressure under control,and be healthy!!! A nephrologist is a kidney specialist and will give a who lot longer technical explanation. Congrats on your A1C, that is fabulous!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 234.8[/quote']

Thanks makes me a little nervous. But maybe if its bad we caught it in time. Last test was in october and were no problems.. Yes i had done a fasting before the blood test always do when i have blood test. Hopefully the kidney doctor will call soon with an appt for me

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Thanks makes me a little nervous. But maybe if its bad we caught it in time. Last test was in october and were no problems.. Yes i had done a fasting before the blood test always do when i have blood test. Hopefully the kidney doctor will call soon with an appt for me

No worries, you're doing what you need to do! Keep up the good work.

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 234.8