April 2013 Post-Op Group

[TxDumplin 69]

Ok found the BEST aide for an embarrassing issue .....since surgery ive not been able to wipe myself after going to the bathroom and my hubby has to do it for me ....well he had to back to work today and my biggest worry was he would leave for work and i would get diarrhea and be stuck on the toilet all day...i was so upset and telling my beat friend the other day and she told me about a long reach comfort wipe its sold at walgreens for $7.99 ...i didnt think it would work but figured id try anything and guess what IT WORKS! !!!! wish i wouldve known of this sooner my husband has been great but its very humiliating needing him to do that for me and this thing is wonderful and to think it was 8 bucks!

I have the same problem...but i remembered watching a youtube video of someone talking about all the things you must have after RNY surgery. Tongs (steak turners) was one of the items. That's what i've been using when i go to the bathroom. If i come across her video again i will post it.

[Dorian 683]

It feels very different now. I've been very lucky with pain' date=' but even this wouldn't have hurt a week or two out for me. It isn't that heaving feeling that you used to associate with throwing up. It's very small and starts from up higher. Really just felt like burping!

Thanks for the info. It is very good to know. Next time i'll just let it come. At least then I would feel better!

HW 296 - SW 266.3 (4/1/13) - CW 252[/quote']

[pebulz 135]

I have the same problem...but i remembered watching a youtube video of someone talking about all the things you must have after RNY surgery. Tongs (steak turners) was one of the items. That's what i've been using when i go to the bathroom. If i come across her video again i will post it.

Ouch steak tongs! I think this is smoother lol

[Wendilou 180]

Has anyone heard from wendilou

Hey guys! yes, I'm still here, just lurking... haven't had much to report. No pain, no dumping, no vomiting. I've been on puréed foods for almost a week now. It is nice to have a little more variety, but I have to say I don't enjoy eating like I used to. I never really feel that full, satisfied feeling. I just stop when I've had a half cup cause I know I'm supposed to. I guess I'm probably still mourning the loss of food. I'm also back to work for the second week now and no probs there except it can make it difficult to get my liquids in. I'm down to 215 lbs from my surgery day weight of 229. I can almost get into a size 20 pants, but I don't really feel like I look much better yet.

[Dorian 683]

Hey guys! yes' date=' I'm still here, just lurking... haven't had much to report. No pain, no dumping, no vomiting. I've been on puréed foods for almost a week now. It is nice to have a little more variety, but I have to say I don't enjoy eating like I used to. I never really feel that full, satisfied feeling. I just stop when I've had a half cup cause I know I'm supposed to. I guess I'm probably still mourning the loss of food. I'm also back to work for the second week now and no probs there except it can make it difficult to get my liquids in. I'm down to 215 lbs from my surgery day weight of 229. I can almost get into a size 20 pants, but I don't really feel like I look much better yet.[/quote']

I'm in mourning myself today. The family was all eating and I came upstairs. The smells make me want everything, even tho I'm not hungry. glad you are doing so well!

[TxDumplin 69]

Hey guys! yes, I'm still here, just lurking... haven't had much to report. No pain, no dumping, no vomiting. I've been on puréed foods for almost a week now. It is nice to have a little more variety, but I have to say I don't enjoy eating like I used to. I never really feel that full, satisfied feeling. I just stop when I've had a half cup cause I know I'm supposed to. I guess I'm probably still mourning the loss of food. I'm also back to work for the second week now and no probs there except it can make it difficult to get my liquids in. I'm down to 215 lbs from my surgery day weight of 229. I can almost get into a size 20 pants, but I don't really feel like I look much better yet.

Hi Wendilou....Same here. I have been feeling very sad that last couple of days and figure it's because of the lack of food. I'll be glad when i can get more variety in my diet. Feeling kinda weak also...trying to get my fluids in. Congrats on your weight loss so far. You go girl!!!

[pebulz 135]

I'm in mourning myself today. The family was all eating and I came upstairs. The smells make me want everything' date=' even tho I'm not hungry. glad you are doing so well![/quote']

Glad your doing ok

[Kimberly 11]

What yogurt is everyone eating?

[Wendilou 180]

What yogurt is everyone eating?

Dannon Light and Fit Greek vanilla

[TxDumplin 69]

I have the same problem...but i remembered watching a youtube video of someone talking about all the things you must have after RNY surgery. Tongs (steak turners) was one of the items. That's what i've been using when i go to the bathroom. If i come across her video again i will post it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dltmf4PaFPw here's the video. She starts talking about it at 9:20.

[Nel 189]

My dr said by day 4 if no BM to take milk of magnesia and it worked ...i still cant go unless i take it so every 3-4 days i do

I didn't go for over a week. Finally happened. Now no matter what I do, I have to use a softener.

[hollyparks 58]

What yogurt is everyone eating?

I eat the dannon light n fit too but pineapple and I add vanilla muscle milk to it for added Protein. Turns out being around 20-25grams or so. ... Sometimes Chobani greek yogurt too but there's more sugar in it. I've gotta mix it up a little lol.

HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 244.8

[nursemissy 42]

3 days post and my pouch always seems full tight and angry. I am on full liquids but COULD SOMEONE EXPLAIN HOW THE HELL TO EAT AND DRINK I JUST DONT UNDERSTAND. :'(

[Larry-1958 24]

3 days post and my pouch always seems full tight and angry. I am on full liquids but COULD SOMEONE EXPLAIN HOW THE HELL TO EAT AND DRINK I JUST DONT UNDERSTAND. :'(

I feel the same. I just sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk. I sip very small amounts. I am getting the gases out of my stomach and feeling better all along. I always feel full and have no desire for food which is fine by me. I'm sure this will get better as time goes on. Keep in touch and good luck!!

HW: 320 CW: 287 GW: 175 WLS: 4/30/13

[Kimberly 11]

3 days post and my pouch always seems full tight and angry. I am on full liquids but COULD SOMEONE EXPLAIN HOW THE HELL TO EAT AND DRINK I JUST DONT UNDERSTAND. :'(

I feel the same way! I don't understand