March 2013 Post Op "A New Life 2013"

[alc1071 43]

I didn't have a binder thingy either.. Just my skin and incisions!!! Bad news, my dad is in the ICU, apparently he has a tear in his aorta, and they say operating is too dangerous... But leaving it to heal could also kill him if his Bp is too high.. I'm a nervous wreck and the first thing that came to mind was a big bowl of ice cream!! It finally dawned on me that I had indeed used food for comfort in the past! So instead, I just held my husband and kids and let the tears and emotions flow... Please, those who believe in the power of prayer, pray for my dad to recover from this and be back to his old self soon! Thank You All!!! May God bless you !

You and your dad/family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[LilBoo007 491]

Thank you everyone for your prayers and well wishes ! I hope to hear some good news soon.. His birthday is Monday and I plan on going and spending the day with him!

[EhugRN 8]

Just had my surgery Monday 3/25. Despite some pneumonia and gas I'm on my way. I am so excited to start my new life!!

[Rena1979 29]

I didn't have a binder thingy either.. Just my skin and incisions!!! Bad news' date=' my dad is in the ICU, apparently he has a tear in his aorta, and they say operating is too dangerous... But leaving it to heal could also kill him if his Bp is too high.. I'm a nervous wreck and the first thing that came to mind was a big bowl of ice cream!! It finally dawned on me that I had indeed used food for comfort in the past! So instead, I just held my husband and kids and let the tears and emotions flow... Please, those who believe in the power of prayer, pray for my dad to recover from this and be back to his old self soon! Thank You All!!! May God bless you ![/quote']

Prayers coming your way!!!

[ElleG 394]

I'm Home! I'm Home! I'm Home!

So happy and so uncomfortable!

I'm so happy to join u guys on the losers bench, it feels great and I can't wait to see some weight loss. I gain 5 lbs in the hospital ( in 5 days) so not so bad. I'm praying for us all

[MarinaCC 47]

I'm Home! I'm Home! I'm Home!

So happy and so uncomfortable!

I'm so happy to join u guys on the losers bench' date=' it feels great and I can't wait to see some weight loss. I gain 5 lbs in the hospital ( in 5 days) so not so bad. I'm praying for us all[/quote']

Welcome Home, Elle!! And welcome to the other Side!! The discomfort will dissipate. Walk as much as possible.

Happy for You!!

HW 341 GW 150 CW 289.6 RNY 03/25/13

[Rena1979 29]

I'm Home! I'm Home! I'm Home!

So happy and so uncomfortable!

I'm so happy to join u guys on the losers bench' date=' it feels great and I can't wait to see some weight loss. I gain 5 lbs in the hospital ( in 5 days) so not so bad. I'm praying for us all[/quote']

Welcome home, 4 days post op and gained 9 lbs in the hospital and lost all plus 1 lb today. Just keep moving and drinking water!! We can all do this! Love having this site for support!!

[ElleG 394]

Sleepy?

I am still on the pain meds (lortab) I'm so sleepy and can literally not hold my eyes open. I know I get tired quickly I'm only 4 days post, but I feel drugged. Is it the surgery or the meds or the combo??

[cranialmalady 50]

Sleepy?

I am still on the pain meds (lortab) I'm so sleepy and can literally not hold my eyes open. I know I get tired quickly I'm only 4 days post' date=' but I feel drugged. Is it the surgery or the meds or the combo??[/quote']

Definitely a combo effect. You just had major surgery. Give your body some time to recover. It took me a few days to start feeling kind of normalish again. When I stopped taking the lortab during the day I felt much better. I just did the liquid Tylenol during the day and lortab at night. Hope you feel better soon

[LeticiaHuggins 177]

Sleepy?

I am still on the pain meds (lortab) I'm so sleepy and can literally not hold my eyes open. I know I get tired quickly I'm only 4 days post' date=' but I feel drugged. Is it the surgery or the meds or the combo??[/quote']

Welcome home Elle... Enjoy the meds! Rest.... Relax!

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**8 days post op: Down 19 lbs**

[Montage 87]

Happy Easter to All!! I know for us March Madness peeps there will be no indulgences. But I am more than happy to give it all a miss, as I am so happy with my constant weight loss.

I have had zero dumping and want to keep that going.

Saw all my friends yesterday, and so glad that no one said anything about my surgery. But it was relatively easy not to have that beer or Snacks that everyone else was having.

All the best to those April surgeries. Let the losing begin.

Cannot wait to follow everyone's progress and compare notes/results next March (2014) and to share our experiences with all the new March surgeries.

Have a wonderfully blessed day.

[ElleG 394]

Definitely a combo effect. You just had major surgery. Give your body some time to recover. It took me a few days to start feeling kind of normalish again. When I stopped taking the lortab during the day I felt much better. I just did the liquid Tylenol during the day and lortab at night. Hope you feel better soon

Thx! As soo as I wake up from a nap I need another. Lol I have to ween off the pain meds

[ElleG 394]

Welcome home Elle... Enjoy the meds! Rest.... Relax!

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**8 days post op: Down 19 lbs**

Thx! I guess I'm hard headed all I did was sleep in the hospital so I'm thinking what the heck! Lol

Will do

[nathaly 57]

I'm sad this morning. I got tired of weighing myself every day so I am spacing it to every other day. I'm meeting my Protein goal except for maybe 5-6grams every day. I'm still trying to get all my liquids in. But last time I weighed in it said 249.8. Two days layer...250.6. I know there are plateaus but this is definitely discouraging!! I didn't think I'd get one so soon.

I wish I knew what to do. I only eat/ drink protein. MFP says 70% of my intake is protein, 15% fat and 15% carbs. I can't cut any carbs out because they come in the shakes. Same with fat. My period is over so I can't say it's that.

I hope everyone else has better luck than mine!

HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

[ElleG 394]

I'm sad this morning. I got tired of weighing myself every day so I am spacing it to every other day. I'm meeting my Protein goal except for maybe 5-6grams every day. I'm still trying to get all my liquids in. But last time I weighed in it said 249.8. Two days layer...250.6. I know there are plateaus but this is definitely discouraging!! I didn't think I'd get one so soon.

I wish I knew what to do. I only eat/ drink protein. MFP says 70% of my intake is protein, 15% fat and 15% carbs. I can't cut any carbs out because they come in the shakes. Same with fat. My period is over so I can't say it's that.

I hope everyone else has better luck than mine!

HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

Try not to worry. It will happen for u. I'm sure your body is still healing / adjusting.