December 2012 Post Op Group

[jodimc 117]

Aww Gen, sorry to hear the bummer news from the GYN. And I hate that you deal with some of the same issues as me, but it sure feels nice to not be alone.

[one4ozzie 434]

Aww Gen' date=' sorry to hear the bummer news from the GYN. And I hate that you deal with some of the same issues as me, but it sure feels nice to not be alone.[/quote']

Yes it does. I'm just thankful it was caught N is being taken care of. I waited til I knew I didn't want anymore children to have this surgery, which has been 5 years. I just never knew my entire life would be falling apart before and after this surgery. Well at least I will hopefully look good to meet a new man; I'll get my defective repro organs out; then start a new life when my daughter is in her Senior year of HS next year.

Gen :-)

[one4ozzie 434]

Regarding the heartburn or reflux: are you drinking crystal light w lemonade? The crystal lights can be acidic for some people. I am sensitive to it. I only use 1/2 package for a 16oz bottle of Water. It is more watered down but I don't have the reflux issue.

Gen :-)

[Nicole K 352]

No. I had a tums but threw it up. Does pepcid work for u? Is it a chewable?

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th' date=' 2012[/quote']

Doctor send me home with a prescription for Zantac. I crush pills. Take morning and at night.

DOS 12/17/12

[lisamcgowin 60]

Regarding the heartburn or reflux: are you drinking crystal light w lemonade? The crystal lights can be acidic for some people. I am sensitive to it. I only use 1/2 package for a 16oz bottle of Water. It is more watered down but I don't have the reflux issue.

Gen :-)

No crystal light. Only water. This started 2 nights ago but no changes to my diet.

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

[one4ozzie 434]

No crystal light. Only Water. This started 2 nights ago but no changes to my diet.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th' date=' 2012[/quote']

Hmm have you spoke to Dr or his nurse.

Gen :-)

[msixkiller 96]

Went to NUT appt today. I am 32 lbs down. according to her becoming lactose intolerant. I need to get more Protein and Water in. She said I also need to eat more.(foods in my food list). Have been getting sick alot. I will try harder!

[one4ozzie 434]

Went to NUT appt today. I am 32 lbs down. according to her becoming lactose intolerant. I need to get more Protein and Water in. She said I also need to eat more.(foods in my food list). Have been getting sick alot. I will try harder!

That's great. About how many calories are you getting in a day?

Gen :-)

[msixkiller 96]

That's great. About how many calories are you getting in a day?

Gen :-)

Her recommendation - do not worry about calories and all the others just try to get something's to stay down. Especially Proteins

[OleHippieGal 275]

Alot of the anxiety you speak of palpitations and pulse racing sounds alot lie withdrawal symptoms . I had them when I quit smoking horrible feeling. Also the nurse at the hospital told me to make sure I had a stool in the shower to sit down because alot of patients do feel fatigue and weak from showers. Luckily I have a built in stool in my shower. Y'all becareful you all are worrying me. I feel for you who have small children and had this surgery I can't imagine having to worry about them. And glad you got rid of that cheating husband. Yes I can imagine all the stress your under going through this anda divorce

Prayers to you all

[myjoshcait 40]

Just a quick catch up, had op on 18th Dec, have weighed today, down 8 kgs, averaging a kilo a day loss. Very happy with that I guess. Struggling to get everything down tht I should, but concentrating on Water and Vitamins, sure the rest will fall into place soon enough. Walking well, not sleeping as much as I would like, lots of pain still, is that normal?

[one4ozzie 434]

Alot of the anxiety you speak of palpitations and pulse racing sounds alot lie withdrawal symptoms . I had them when I quit smoking horrible feeling. Also the nurse at the hospital told me to make sure I had a stool in the shower to sit down because alot of patients do feel fatigue and weak from showers. Luckily I have a built in stool in my shower. Y'all becareful you all are worrying me. I feel for you who have small children and had this surgery I can't imagine having to worry about them. And glad you got rid of that cheating husband. Yes I can imagine all the stress your under going through this anda divorce

Prayers to you all

Thanks for the info. Very useful

Gen :-)

[Nicole K 352]

Went to NUT appt today. I am 32 lbs down. according to her becoming lactose intolerant. I need to get more Protein and Water in. She said I also need to eat more.(foods in my food list). Have been getting sick alot. I will try harder!

Great job on the 32 lbs!

DOS 12/17/12

[Nicole K 352]

Just a quick catch up' date=' had op on 18th Dec, have weighed today, down 8 kgs, averaging a kilo a day loss. Very happy with that I guess. Struggling to get everything down tht I should, but concentrating on Water and Vitamins, sure the rest will fall into place soon enough. Walking well, not sleeping as much as I would like, lots of pain still, is that normal?[/quote']

I'm down 16 lbs and had mine on dec 17th. Where is the pain in the incision sites? I had pain and could barely get up from sitting position. But at the 6 day mark that went away. I'm still a little sore but feel real good. Sleeping is not where I would like it either.

DOS 12/17/12

[thisshizzisbananas 97]

OMG!! Just wanna share, I have lost so far 41 lbs. since my highest weight, about 23 lbs since surgery on the 13th! YAY! I also took my measurements at 313 lbs and then again today and I lost a ton of inches all over! Not trying to toot my own horn but sooo excited!! If ya'll haven't already, do your measurements and weights and re-do them periodically! Makes you feel good to look back on. ") Also, praying for all of you having problems/complications. I truly think a lot of it, like you guys said, is our bodies undergoing such rapid changes. And lastly, how the h#ll do you actually update your ticker? I go to my ticker and it says edit, delete, but it won't let me update my current weight. Help! Lol.