April 2013 Post-Op Group

[Dorian 683]

One week post op visit today. Drain out yayy! I am not ready to have a scale in the house yet. 8 pound loss + iv fluids.

Full liquids till monday.

Start weight 255#

Pre~op weight 238#

Todays weight 230#

Grand total loss 25#

Great job!

[Dorian 683]

Oh gosh' date=' I can't stop burping! Anyone else? That is the only gas I can pass, my stomach never gurgles, so not too sure what's going on.[/quote']

I only burp when I'm full. That's actually my sign to stop eating! When that burp comes, I'm done. Never fails!

[pebulz 135]

Yes that's exactly what it was and your right. Allll the pain I thought was muscle pain was actually the infection. I feel much better now.

What did your Dr do? Mine opened once he took the staple out and he left it open to empty out and on its own and my hubby has to clean it once a day and make sure it stays open and i took cipro for a week and go back tomorrow to see what we are to do about the inch and half hole in my tummy lol im sure it will need ti be packed and changed daily with saline Water soaked sterile packing or something

[nursemissy 42]

Great job!

Thanks!

[Krystal7k 243]

is anybody afraid of turning anorexic im scared of food tonight was my first real meal and I have been cleared to have food for over a week now I have had nibbles of stuff but thats it tonight I had 1/4 if a cup of meat loaf

[w106fox 62]

Blue shirt day before surgery - black/brown shirt today :-) I'm down 27 inches all over :-)

[TxDumplin 69]

I find myself taking regular gulps too....Let us know what your Dr. says about it stretching your pouch.

[Dorian 683]

I find myself taking regular gulps too....Let us know what your Dr. says about it stretching your pouch.

I asked this question today. She said as long as it doesn't hurt it is ok and it won't sit in the pouch for it to stretch. But not to take several big gulps in a row. She said to still "try" to sip more than taking regular drinks.< /p>

[MrsLulu 69]

I asked this question today. She said as long as it doesn't hurt it is ok and it won't sit in the pouch for it to stretch. But not to take several big gulps in a row. She said to still "try" to sip more than taking regular drinks.< /p>

Thanks for asking that! I have been wondering about it.

[nursemissy 42]

is anybody afraid of turning anorexic im scared of food tonight was my first real meal and I have been cleared to have food for over a week now I have had nibbles of stuff but thats it tonight I had 1/4 if a cup of meat loaf

I am with you.

[Krystal7k 243]

Blue shirt day before surgery - black/brown shirt today :-) I'm down 27 inches all over :-)

Looking good

[pebulz 135]

Blue shirt day before surgery - black/brown shirt today :-) I'm down 27 inches all over :-)

Wow what a difference you look great!

[pebulz 135]

is anybody afraid of turning anorexic im scared of food tonight was my first real meal and I have been cleared to have food for over a week now I have had nibbles of stuff but thats it tonight I had 1/4 if a cup of meat loaf

Im not scared of turning anorexic but as much as i cant wait to finally (fingers crossed ) after my drs appt be able to eat for the first time im PETRIFIED! Im afraid it will hurt and im afraid of dumping

[Wendilou 180]

Blue shirt day before surgery - black/brown shirt today :-) I'm down 27 inches all over :-)

Way to go!! Your tummy is much smaller!!

[Wendilou 180]

is anybody afraid of turning anorexic im scared of food tonight was my first real meal and I have been cleared to have food for over a week now I have had nibbles of stuff but thats it tonight I had 1/4 if a cup of meat loaf

That sounds normal until you figure out what will and won't bother your pouch. I usually eat 1/2 cup at a time though. My pouch seems bigger than some people's.