April 2013 Post-Op Group

[jannyb35 15]

Not a good day. Have been super dizzy' date=' and nauseous. Ate some cheese about an hour ago, and threw up. Also tried some Protein Drink, and that came up as well. Having a hard time focusing with the dizziness. Guess its back to bed for me for now. Will not hit Protein or Water for sure! Wasn't I just saying how good I've been feeling??? I have to learn to keep quiet.[/quote']

That's exactly was happens to me every time I brag, or even think in my head that I'm doing well?? I've been nauseous and had diarrhea all day over cheese I put on an omelet, it was new but once I got so sick I went and it smelled sour, so I've had 1/2 Protein Shake and water and a Popsicle , I'm about afraid to try eating anything!!

[Krystal7k 243]

Im out partying with friends its going good

[jannyb35 15]

I'm finally figuring out how to follow this group. I was looking at page 1 and wondering why there was nothing new. Then i scrolled to page 95 and found the current posts. I am at week 4 and returned to work today. Long' date=' tiring day. Had a headache, but didn't know what to take because I only had Tylenol gel caps and they can't be crushed. I've been sort of down and discouraged. The day I got home from the hospital 3+ weeks ago, I was down 12 lbs, and nothing has changed in 4 weeks. I stay at 9-12 lbs lost; it goes up or down a pound or two every day. I was given the go ahead to stage 3 foods. Ground turkey, fish. Well, over the weekend i slowly ate (and chewed and chewed) 2 oz of a ground turkey burger and had the dry heaves. Last night I had 2 oz of tilapia and 1 tiny piece of broccoli. Threw it up. So I am sticking to my soft foods...yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese sticks. Very boring diet. I see the doctor on Thursday for my one month follow up. I am anxious to ask why I am not losing any weight. I have been very constipated, but nothing works (Miralax, MOM, stool softeners, etc). This was also a problem before surgery.I drink all my fluids and take my Vitamins (except iron). Eating about 500 calories or less a day. Still have thrush in my mouth since the surgery. Just finished bottle of Nystatin. I hope things get better. Every day I jump on the scale first thing in the morning, and no weight loss. Tried the big scale at the hospital I work at today, and got the same weight as at home. I hope things get better.[/quote']

Wishing u better days!! Try not thinking of the scale , I never weigh til I go in, to discouraging if we ain't losing, feel better!!

[jannyb35 15]

Did anybody else's Dr say no beef or pork for a year? Nutritionist agreed too' date=' said those meats are too fibrous for my pouch. Which only makes me want steak even more. Lol[/quote']

Mine says after 4 months , but proceed with caution!! Lol

[jaye1464 70]

I feel like I'm one of those slow losers. I'm in my 7th week' date=' having had surgery April 17th, and I've "only" lost 24 lbs so far. I'm still wearing the same clothes from before my procedure, albeit they're looser now. I know we're all different and lose at different rates, but I honestly can't help but feel disappointed by my slow progress.[/quote']

We're around the same time, have you had trouble with actually feeling hungry at times, or feel like you're not getting enough Protein, even if the numbers say so?

[jannyb35 15]

Oh man!

I wish we had crystal light in south africa. I used to drink that ten years ago when i was living in new york for a while. I totally fell in love with it and lived off it! (And NY Bagels and cream cheese' date=' darn it)

I still have a strange faint pain in my right upper abdomen. Feels like somewhere where my liver is situated abouts.

It was constant a few days ago and a sharp pain when i draw a breath.

Now it is less painful (or have i gotten used to it?), but i still feel it when i draw a breath or sneeze.

At some stage i was wondering if it couldn't be a stomach muscle that i pulled perhaps?

I emailed my doctor, but he is very by the book, and informed me to have bloodtests done and do an abdominal scan.

I don't know what to do. You see, we are really struggling financially and already in so much debt. My insurance also wont pay anything anymore so i would have to pay that cash and that is not something i can afford now.

If it is really needed and important i would of course get it, because one shouldn't play with one's health obviously.

But i cant help to wonder if this isn't a bit too much. I mean it is not horrible pain and just a muscle. And perhaps my Doc is one of those Docs that is quick to send for whatever tests and things.

I don't know what to do. It makes it difficult to decide because the pain isn't horrible, so should i fork out all this cash that i don't actually really have you know.

What would you have done?

When i had my scans pre-surgery it showed that i had no gallstones. Only a fatty liver.

What are your thoughts? I really need advice please, i am laying awake about this.

(Oh and it is currently very cold in cape town and we are experiencing quite a heavy rainstorm!)[/quote']

I've experienced similar pain off and on and my doc says it could be from my fatty liver. I still have my hiatal hernia and she says it could be it, I use my Voltaren pain gel on it and it helps alot, really would like to know the actual cause, but I'm just 6 weeks out so I figure all the pain is normal ; praying it leaves you!!

[jannyb35 15]

I had a piece of pepperoni pizza tonight...crust and all and didn't dump. I know it's crazy to say this but I just want to dump on something so i can see what it's like!!!

Trust me you NEVER want to dump; it's horrible !!

[jannyb35 15]

As of today I'm down 51 pounds <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Woo Hoo!! Proud of You!!

[Leighanned 6]

Hello all April surgery friends~

I've enjoyed reading your posts.

I think I'm past the "pain after I eat" stage. I'm finally tolerating fresh veggies. chicken is giving me problems still, but shrimp cocktail is my best friend!

My highest weight was 380, surgery weight was 320 and I'm at 274 this week. Is it odd to stay at the same weight for 2 weeks? Although I don't want to lose 30 lbs a month, I'd like to lose 5 lbs a week for a while.

Another thing ladies, has anyone experienced having no period for a month?

I'm starring to get a gobble neck...it makes me cringe a bit, but I'm not complaining. I have more energy and no joint pain. This surgery was the best decision of my life!

I can't wait to read more of your successes...

Leighannie in Olympia

[Beana21 8]

We're around the same time' date=' have you had trouble with actually feeling hungry at times, or feel like you're not getting enough Protein, even if the numbers say so?[/quote']

I feel hunger sometimes but it's not the same intensity as it was before surgery. And I don't actually track my protein but all I eat are soft, high protein foods like eggs and Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, plus about 25 g shake supplement daily.

[Dorian 683]

It's my daughters graduation day today. My last child to finish high school! Man, I'm getting old! Oh, and I broke the stall! 276lbs this am. Down 27 since surgery, and 64 all togetgher. Happy Sunday all!

[Nel 189]

Mine says after 4 months , but proceed with caution!! Lol

No, after 2 months I'm normal diet try new foods with caution. I'm eating ground chuck everyday and I love roast beef deli meat. I don't know. It doesn't seem to bother me.

[Nel 189]

Anyone else have joint pain? My back and hips are KILLING me. I read somewhere that it can be from sudden weight loss? It's annoying. Plus I have 2 more bumps under my left arm. They had gone away with antis. I have not idea what is going on with my body.

[nursemissy 42]

Since surgery my insomnia is worse and i have no real desire for food. Would rather have a popsicle or ice Water. Im not complaining for the most part.

[hockeymumzie 181]

It's my daughters graduation day today. My last child to finish high school! Man' date=' I'm getting old! Oh, and I broke the stall! 276lbs this am. Down 27 since surgery, and 64 all togetgher. Happy Sunday all![/quote']

My oldest daughter graduated yesterday. Got one more daughter to go.