Fabulous February Post-Op's

[Cecilia 201]

It went well. He had bought me a fishnet body suit a couple months back. I had worn it once and felt do uncomfortable in it that I never wore it again. So I tried it on again on friday and it felt ok. I went to target and bought a little black sundress in a large. I tried it on and it fit!!! Loosely I might add. So I wore that over the fishnet bodysuit. I felt a little rediculous so I put a big jacket on to cover me. But when we got home I took it off and he was surprised ! It was a nice afternoon!

That's wonderful! So glad to hear it went well!

[Cecilia 201]

So this may be really random but I'm craving dill pickles haha. I'm in the full liquid stage but u was wondering if anyone has had them when they were in the puree phase

LOL! Trying to imagine what pureed pickles would be like... Ewww! LOLOL!

[Lou:) 110]

LOL! Trying to imagine what pureed pickles would be like... Ewww! LOLOL!

Relish?

[Cecilia 201]

ONE MONTH POST-OP DOCTOR VISIT REPORT:

(feel free to skip if not interested)

I thought I'd share with you guys. I've lost 21 lbs by my scale, 18 by the doctor's. She said this is on the high end of normal. (?) She described a bell curve where at one extreme you may have someone who only lost 5 lbs. This might be due to it being a revision or something, she explained. Then on the other end you may have someone who lost 40, and she said that was too fast for her taste, but could be expected in people who have had the sleeve surgery. Finally, in the middle, she said she has typically seen people lose 15 to 21 pounds in the first month, so I should not fret about losing slowly. I'm right on track according to her. I wanted to share this with you all so if there is anyone else out there losing slowly, they don't also lose hope!

I also told her that if I tried to take another Flintstones chewable, I'd probably barf. She told me that although the surgeon prefers that I take chewables for the first three months, that I could switch to Centruum Complete, twice a day. Thank GOD!

They started me on Actigall today, to take it for the next six months. She said that if I didn't take it, my chance of developing gall stones was one in three, and that even patients who do, sometimes pass the stones with no pain; however, taking the Actigall would lower my chances to 4 in 100. She did explain that I could have side effects (constipation, loose stools, nausea) and that if that were to happen, to cut back the dose, then slowly ramp up again.

All lifting restrictions were discontinued today (waaah! I can't make my kids do all my work for me any more!) within reason. She said that whatever I was used to doing before, to start out at about half of that. She said hernias at the sites of my (now healed) incisions were very unlikely, but to come in right away if something suddenly hurt really bad. She also strongly recommended Pilates, which I actually might try in another month, when I have less belly in the way.

Finally, I was looking forward to graduating to mechanical soft (soft foods, and meats that have been flaked or ground ahead of time), but I told her how I can't handle scrambled eggs or flaked fish. She said my surgeon makes the GJ junction (gastro-jejunal, where the pouch meets the intestines) a uniformly small size to prevent overeating and weight re-gain. She said it was about as big around as my finger (take off your ring and that would be about the size). She said some people just have trouble with eggs because they're too rich, and to try an egg white omelet, or to just wait another month and try it again. She also said not to worry; that everyone heals at a different rates, and I might just have more inflammation than others at this stage.

However, she did say that it is possible to develop more-than-average scar tissue at the GJ junction, and this would cause pain and vomiting any time you tried to consume anything other than fluids. This would typically manifest itself around this time (3-5 weeks out), and that if I continued to have trouble with "textures" I should call her and they may need to go in and "take a look." I'm not worried, because I can eat other textures, like almonds of all things, but I thought I'd share. The more you know, right?

Thank you all who had sympathy for my bruised hip and sore shoulder. I am feeling better today and may even go to the gym and do some much-needed sit-ups in addition to walking.

[monken 135]

I feel great! No pain meds since the hospital' date=' already back at the gym and now on soft foods. I'm just worried about how the soft foods will effect my weight loss.

Re-Birthday: 2/27/13[/quote']

Whats to worry Pookybear you had the surgery and it is malabsorbtive and did you have them put the salastic ring on too?

You have to eat solids sometime! Just measure your food and you should be jammin.....Remember we all have stalls at some point stay positive:-) Take it from me I lost fast right after surgery and now nothing...Im staying positive because I know my body has to play catch up........

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134, Realistic GW 150

[monken 135]

ONE MONTH POST-OP DOCTOR VISIT REPORT:

(feel free to skip if not interested)

I thought I'd share with you guys. I've lost 21 lbs by my scale' date=' 18 by the doctor's. She said this is on the high end of normal. (?) She described a bell curve where at one extreme you may have someone who only lost 5 lbs. This might be due to it being a revision or something, she explained. Then on the other end you may have someone who lost 40, and she said that was too fast for her taste, but could be expected in people who have had the sleeve surgery. Finally, in the middle, she said she has typically seen people lose 15 to 21 pounds in the first month, so I should not fret about losing slowly. I'm right on track according to her. I wanted to share this with you all so if there is anyone else out there losing slowly, they don't also lose hope!

I also told her that if I tried to take another Flintstones chewable, I'd probably barf. She told me that although the surgeon prefers that I take chewables for the first three months, that I could switch to Centruum Complete, twice a day. Thank GOD!

They started me on Actigall today, to take it for the next six months. She said that if I didn't take it, my chance of developing gall stones was one in three, and that even patients who do, sometimes pass the stones with no pain; however, taking the Actigall would lower my chances to 4 in 100. She did explain that I could have side effects (constipation, loose stools, nausea) and that if that were to happen, to cut back the dose, then slowly ramp up again.

All lifting restrictions were discontinued today (waaah! I can't make my kids do all my work for me any more!) within reason. She said that whatever I was used to doing before, to start out at about half of that. She said hernias at the sites of my (now healed) incisions were very unlikely, but to come in right away if something suddenly hurt really bad. She also strongly recommended Pilates, which I actually might try in another month, when I have less belly in the way.

Finally, I was looking forward to graduating to mechanical soft (soft foods, and meats that have been flaked or ground ahead of time), but I told her how I can't handle scrambled eggs or flaked fish. She said my surgeon makes the GJ junction (gastro-jejunal, where the pouch meets the intestines) a uniformly small size to prevent overeating and weight re-gain. She said it was about as big around as my finger (take off your ring and that would be about the size). She said some people just have trouble with eggs because they're too rich, and to try an egg white omelet, or to just wait another month and try it again. She also said not to worry; that everyone heals at a different rates, and I might just have more inflammation than others at this stage.

However, she did say that it is possible to develop more-than-average scar tissue at the GJ junction, and this would cause pain and vomiting any time you tried to consume anything other than fluids. This would typically manifest itself around this time (3-5 weeks out), and that if I continued to have trouble with "textures" I should call her and they may need to go in and "take a look." I'm not worried, because I can eat other textures, like almonds of all things, but I thought I'd share. The more you know, right?

Thank you all who had sympathy for my bruised hip and sore shoulder. I am feeling better today and may even go to the gym and do some much-needed sit-ups in addition to walking. [/quote']

Great post...congrats...can't wait for my appt on the 27th! Glad your bumps and bruises are getting better... BTW Pilates is great exercise looking forward to going back to it myself.....

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134, Realistic GW 150

[ncdeking 18]

Ok just had my first dumping experience. Not sure what caused it really. Every one whose had the surgery said to get Wendy's chili as soon as I could do puréed. I did that & measured 1/2 cup. About 2 hours later MISERABLE waves of stomach pain & constant belching. The only thing I can figure is 1/2 cup was too much.

[monken 135]

Ok just had my first dumping experience. Not sure what caused it really. Every one whose had the surgery said to get Wendy's chili as soon as I could do puréed. I did that & measured 1/2 cup. About 2 hours later MISERABLE waves of stomach pain & constant belching. The only thing I can figure is 1/2 cup was too much.

Not dumping syndrome more like chili didn't agree with you for now. Dumping syndrome is much worse than that.

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134, Realistic GW 150

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Not dumping syndrome more like chili didn't agree with you for now. Dumping syndrome is much worse than that.

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134' date=' Realistic GW 150[/quote']

Yup, maybe something got hung and didn't pass easily or maybe chili just irritated your tummy, doesn't sound like dumping though . You'll know dumping!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 231.4

[danifoxpt 12]

Well I made it through half the night at work my intestinal track is a mess. Cramping and expelling everything! Has anyone else had this issue yet. Nothing sticking at all. Any help is welcome I just don't want to get backed up and now I can't slow anything down?

[ncdeking 18]

Not dumping syndrome more like chili didn't agree with you for now. Dumping syndrome is much worse than that.

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134' date=' Realistic GW 150[/quote']

OMG if its worse I hope I never experience it!!!

RNY Surgery 2/28/13. Starting Weight: 296 Day of Surgery Weight: 274. Current Weight 262 - Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

[ncdeking 18]

Yup' date=' maybe something got hung and didn't pass easily or maybe chili just irritated your tummy, doesn't sound like dumping though . You'll know dumping!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 231.4[/quote']

It was puréed so I don't think anything got hung but my Lord it was an awful feeling!

RNY Surgery 2/28/13. Starting Weight: 296 Day of Surgery Weight: 274. Current Weight 262 - Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

[one day at a time 30]

Well I made it through half the night at work <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> my intestinal track is a mess. Cramping and expelling everything! Has anyone else had this issue yet. Nothing sticking at all. Any help is welcome <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I just don't want to get backed up and now I can't slow anything down?

I had nasty diarrhea for four days. Called the surgeon and was told to eat Greek yogurt (probiotics) it worked good luck

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Off to my one month post-op check up. As of this morning I'm down 14 (naked so it'll be 12 ish at his office) I swear I think it's All boob darnit! The kids first day of spring break is today so I took the day off and am taking my son and his BFF to hike the biggest freaking mountain in the universe today....I will regret that choice tomorrow . It's supposed to be 78 and sunny so great day to go play!!! Happy Friday!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 226.6

[ncdeking 18]

Only 2 Lovenox shots to go. Woohoo!!!