December 2012 Post Op Group

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

It is normal. If you think about it we are to eat 3-4 meals with 2 Snacks a day and that is not including the Protein Shakes we are to drink on top of that so really should he about every 2-3 hours we are ingesting something

Ok! Thanks! That makes sense! I just worry about sabotaging myself already!!

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

I do drink far free lactaid milk and love it.

I will just use the Unjury chocolate flavors i mix it with either the lactaid milk or with bottled Water. Today is 7 day post op. but i still feel so freaking fatigue. My upper part is good but feels like my legs just cant hold me up for long. I do walk not alot. I drink 2 20 oz of water a day. 6 scoops of the unjury protien. In either milk or water' date=' this is through the day. A Jello. Maybe a popsicle.

Hate not being able to get up and straighten up my house grrrr[/quote']

Awe! I feel you!! I didn't have a lot of pain with my surgery, more just discomfort. I stopped taking pain meds and would get up and go, but at first I couldn't go for long without needing a nap! Lol. Your body is doing a tremendous job or healing you and trying to get it's nutrients, etc. So, you NEED rest. Don't worry about the house! That mess will be there when you feel better guarantee it! Ahaha! And you'll get your strength back little by little as you are able to get more fluids and foods in. And guess what? I was just looking at my sunday coupons and it looks like yoplait makes a lactose free yogurt! Don't know the sugar content, but you can prob find out online.

[CP3482 55]

I tried a boiled egg mushed to death for the first time a little bit ago..I'm burping already..I hope that's not a sign of dumping! I also go back to work tomorrow!!

[OleHippieGal 275]

Awe! I feel you!! I didn't have a lot of pain with my surgery' date=' more just discomfort. I stopped taking pain meds and would get up and go, but at first I couldn't go for long without needing a nap! Lol. Your body is doing a tremendous job or healing you and trying to get it's nutrients, etc. So, you NEED rest. Don't worry about the house! That mess will be there when you feel better guarantee it! Ahaha! And you'll get your strength back little by little as you are able to get more fluids and foods in. And guess what? I was just looking at my sunday coupons and it looks like yoplait makes a lactose free yogurt! Don't know the sugar content, but you can prob find out online. [/quote']

Oh yea i have tried the lactose free yoplait. Its really runny. I guess i could freeze it. And i will check the carbs and sugars in it too

Thank you

[kisersassy 369]

I tried a boiled egg mushed to death for the first time a little bit ago..I'm burping already..I hope that's not a sign of dumping! I also go back to work tomorrow!!

Burping is some peoples full signal right after surgery. This is what I wen by because the nerve endings in the stomach isn't fully healed. So either a burp or hiccup can be a full signal

[snow25 188]

So due to weight loss' date=' I already need new bras. Anyone else? I guess l'll shop for those real soon.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

No new bras yet, but new shoes! My feet has lost weight I swear! I put on heels this morning for work and I was walking right out of them. Wasn't expecting that! I'm ready for my boobs to go along with the feet! :0)

[CP3482 55]

No new bras yet' date=' but new shoes! My feet has lost weight I swear! I put on heels this morning for work and I was walking right out of them. Wasn't expecting that! I'm ready for my boobs to go along with the feet! :0)[/quote']

It's funny you say that....I'm starting to see my ankle again!! LOL

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

Oh yea i have tried the lactose free yoplait. Its really runny. I guess i could freeze it. And i will check the carbs and sugars in it too

Thank you

Yeah, you could. And that gives me a good idea...I've been craving ice cream, so maybe I'll freeze some of my yogurt. Yummmmmyy!!

[one4ozzie 434]

I've noticedy shoes are looser than normal too. I don't want to have to buy those til change of weather and winter is over :-)

Hippie Gal: after surgery I was weak too. I noticed more strain on my legs trying to go up stairs. I promise that will go away in time. Just make sure you get at least 60 oz in of liquids. By the way, that bruise, omg. It looks like the Dr tortured your poor stomach :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[one4ozzie 434]

Yeah' date=' you could. And that gives me a good idea...I've been craving ice cream, so maybe I'll freeze some of my yogurt. Yummmmmyy!![/quote']

I never thought about mixing plain yogurt w the vanilla to bring down the carb count. Although the Danon lite n fit w 2x Protein only has 7 g sugar. Do you know how much the plain has?

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[MamaLumm514 2]

well. i got admitted to the hospital tonight i have some part of my stomach n intestines that is narrowing which is making t hard for me to drink and eat may need surgery in the morning! im devastated , i just wanna go home

[mrsblues 81]

So due to weight loss, I already need new bras. Anyone else? I guess l'll shop for those real soon.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

I wear front closure sport bras due to cervical rods from C-2 to T1. Saving me some money overall.....

[one4ozzie 434]

well. i got admitted to the hospital tonight i have some part of my stomach n intestines that is narrowing which is making t hard for me to drink and eat may need surgery in the morning! im devastated ' date=' i just wanna go home[/quote']

I'm so sorry. I was just chatting w a young lady that said hers closed off completely at 7 weeks and nothing would pass thru. Thank goodness yours was caught in time. When chatting (she's 5 months out) she said that she would definitely do it all over again now even though she had went thru so much, almost died, and another operation. I hope that gives you a little reassurance to how you might feel after you're all healed from this. Until then you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

[mrsblues 81]

I've noticedy shoes are looser than normal too. I don't want to have to buy those til change of weather and winter is over :-)

Hippie Gal: after surgery I was weak too. I noticed more strain on my legs trying to go up stairs. I promise that will go away in time. Just make sure you get at least 60 oz in of liquids. By the way, that bruise, omg. It looks like the Dr tortured your poor stomach :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Yep, underwear, pants, and shirts, OH MY! (all loose---shoes, too)

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

I never thought about mixing plain yogurt w the vanilla to bring down the carb count. Although the Danon lite n fit w 2x Protein only has 7 g sugar. Do you know how much the plain has?

Gen :-) 12/15/12

I can look when I get home from work, but it's plain Greek so it's much higher in protein.