April 2013 Post-Op Group

[Dorian 683]

That is awesome Mary! Great job and keep it up!

[Janice's Journey 3]

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!

Awww, congrats Dorian. My youngest graduates from high school next Friday. Soon we will be empty nesters, too. I can't believe the day has come. You call yourself a "slow loser". Well, I'm still at the 12 lb mark since my surgery 4/29. The doctor said last week not to worry about it, that I actually lost 17.5 lbs of fat and gained 10 lbs of Water and 3.5 lbs of muscle. But, the scale hasn't moved in 4+ weeks. I kinow I shouldn't obsess about it, but I am. Not to be gross, but I haven't had a BM in 4+ weeks. I've taken EVERYTHING. I have a call in to my gastroenterologist. He should call me tomorrow. I am eating approx 500 calories a day, getting all my Protein, and drinking my 60+ oz of water. I keep fearing that I will be a RNY failure. I read other bloggers and how much weight they have lost. I go to water aerobics and am very active. I don't see my batriatric doctor for 2 more months, and I keep thinking I am doing something wrong. (thanks for listening)

[Janice's Journey 3]

I met the devil this morning. It is a fit blonde girl that runs boot camp.... I hurt...

Hah, good for you. Just think how toned you will be and how good you will look in summer clothes!

[Rem 87]

Omg I'm wanting food in such a bad way today. Wtf!!

Me too! Going crazy.

[Dorian 683]

Awww' date=' congrats Dorian. My youngest graduates from high school next Friday. Soon we will be empty nesters, too. I can't believe the day has come. You call yourself a "slow loser". Well, I'm still at the 12 lb mark since my surgery 4/29. The doctor said last week not to worry about it, that I actually lost 17.5 lbs of fat and gained 10 lbs of Water and 3.5 lbs of muscle. But, the scale hasn't moved in 4+ weeks. I kinow I shouldn't obsess about it, but I am. Not to be gross, but I haven't had a BM in 4+ weeks. I've taken EVERYTHING. I have a call in to my gastroenterologist. He should call me tomorrow. I am eating approx 500 calories a day, getting all my Protein, and drinking my 60+ oz of water. I keep fearing that I will be a RNY failure. I read other bloggers and how much weight they have lost. I go to water aerobics and am very active. I don't see my batriatric doctor for 2 more months, and I keep thinking I am doing something wrong. (thanks for listening)[/quote']

Four plus weeks with no bm is NOT good! I take a laxative every three days if I don't go. I am at a loss as to why you are not losing. It seems to me that you are doing everything right. 500 calories seems a little light to me personally, but if that's what your Dr says, you should follow it. I find that on days when I eat alittle more, I seem to lose. It must kick start my metabolism. Some days, I have to force myself to eat. Today I didn't hit my protein, but am too full for a shake. Everyday is different, and if I get out of my routine, I am messed up for the day!

As for the empty nester part, all three of my ADULT children are still at home! One working and saving, one trying to pay a school bill so he can transfer and finish college, and one( the youngest) still undecided! I may never have an empty nest at this rate!

[terry1118 1,274]

Four plus weeks with no bm is NOT good! I take a laxative every three days if I don't go. I am at a loss as to why you are not losing. It seems to me that you are doing everything right. 500 calories seems a little light to me personally' date=' but if that's what your Dr says, you should follow it. I find that on days when I eat alittle more, I seem to lose. It must kick start my metabolism. Some days, I have to force myself to eat. Today I didn't hit my Protein, but am too full for a shake. Everyday is different, and if I get out of my routine, I am messed up for the day!

As for the empty nester part, all three of my ADULT children are still at home! One working and saving, one trying to pay a school bill so he can transfer and finish college, and one( the youngest) still undecided! I may never have an empty nest at this rate! [/quote']

High School graduation does NOT guarantee an empty nest! :-) One of my twins (27yrs old) got a BS in Marine Biology when the economy tanked. Two years of working small grant-funded projects got her frustrated enough to go back for a second degree. The other took eight years to finish her BS in biology and moved out last month. Crossing our fingers that it's permanent! :-) Good luck!

[pebulz 135]

I met the devil this morning. It is a fit blonde girl that runs boot camp.... I hurt...

Lol thats awesome

[MrsLulu 69]

Got sick for the first time since surgery on 4/15. It was on a piece of baked chicken. Ugh!!! Haven't been able to get my Protein in for the last few days. Hopefully tomorrow is better.

[Dorian 683]

Got sick for the first time since surgery on 4/15. It was on a piece of baked chicken. Ugh!!! Haven't been able to get my Protein in for the last few days. Hopefully tomorrow is better.

That sucks. Feel better soon!

[nnaddour 73]

Hey everyone. I am 5 weeks out I'm wondering if anyone had pain near there main incision site again around this time ?

[nnaddour 73]

Hey everyone. I am 5 weeks out I'm wondering if anyone had pain near there main incision site again around this time ?

[Krystal7k 243]

Hey everyone. I am 5 weeks out I'm wondering if anyone had pain near there main incision site again around this time ?

I did have pain around 5 weeks but its gone now

[nnaddour 73]

I did have pain around 5 weeks but its gone now

How long did it last? My doc tells me it's normal that I'm healing inside but idk just feel like its a setback

[Krystal7k 243]

How long did it last? My doc tells me it's normal that I'm healing inside but idk just feel like its a setback

I felt horrible for two weeks it still hurts every now and then but nothing bad

[Lou:) 110]

So I just had day two of bootcamp and I've gained 3lbs.... what's going on?