MAY 2013 POST-OP GROUP

[Jacqueline K 93]

Oh no!! That's terrible. Why won't he fix for 2 weeks? Isn't that painful? That's crazy! I hope you start feeling better soon. :'(

WLS: 5/14/13- HW: 273 SW: 258 CW: 232 GW: 135

Talked to 3 nurses last week and they said they believe its a Stricture. I'm miserable and upset about it. Got sick this morning because I put crackers in my Soup. They told me he won't do a scope until 6 weeks post op. I'm 4 weeks out now.

That's just his rule and I don't know why.

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[KateJoeMama 5]

Just checking in to see how all my May peeps are doing?? Where has everyone been? Well' date=' I'm doing great! As of today, I'm down 42 lbs! Yaaay. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />. Let us all know how your all doing!

WLS: 5/14/13- HW: 273 SW: 258 CW: 232 GW: 135[/quote']

I'm doing okay - slow going though. My surgery was may 8, and I'm at 38 lbs. I lose a pound and gain it back. So I know it is time to tweak my routine. I'm going to increase my exercise - either the intensity or the time. It's nice to have people who are going through this here.

[vikkie42 2]

I am 4 weeks out surgery was may 29th have lost 20lb todate gained a little and then got a visit from aunt flow grrr first time in about 3 yrs had to run the store lol. Craving sweet or stodgy carbs which are a big no no has any one got any tips to help the monthly cravings? Walking about a mile a day not much but all up hill which is a killer for me and my asthma goal is to be at 180lb by end of August I am at 206 now

[KateJoeMama 5]

I ate a small biscuit today. I just wanted it. I am torn between hoping it won't cause me a lot of pain, and sort of hoping it will. If it doesn't, I suppose that is a good thing. It means I have to be more diligent in resisting the carb cravings.

[tracik 62]

I ate a small biscuit today. I just wanted it. I am torn between hoping it won't cause me a lot of pain' date=' and sort of hoping it will. If it doesn't, I suppose that is a good thing. It means I have to be more diligent in resisting the carb cravings.[/quote']

My nut said therein nothing wrong with trying all sorts of foods. She said some people try to hard to limit carbs but you will never get through your exercising without them. Hope your biscuit doesn't cause you any pain!

[deaddemmama 474]

I am 4 weeks out surgery was may 29th have lost 20lb todate gained a little and then got a visit from aunt flow grrr first time in about 3 yrs had to run the store lol. Craving sweet or stodgy carbs which are a big no no has any one got any tips to help the monthly cravings? Walking about a mile a day not much but all up hill which is a killer for me and my asthma goal is to be at 180lb by end of August I am at 206 now

Try quinoa ..I cook it in chicken broth and use its instead of rice..it has some Protein and is a super grain.

[KateJoeMama 5]

My nut said therein nothing wrong with trying all sorts of foods. She said some people try to hard to limit carbs but you will never get through your exercising without them. Hope your biscuit doesn't cause you any pain!

Thanks! It tuned out okay, just a little tummy rumbling.

[tracik 62]

Today not so good for me. I woke up not feeling so hot, but got a glass of Water down. I then had a cheese stick (red fat cheddar stick) and about 2" of a slim Jim, and had a sick feeling within 10 minutes. About an hour later, felt a little better so went to go grocery shopping. We always go someplace to eat beforehand, so we went to Red Robin. I got the tortilla Soup. Ate about 1/4 of the cup then instantly didn't feel good. Skipped the shopping and headed home. Sat on toilet for 20 minutes, nothing. Then started heaving and throwing up foam. Yes, the dreaded foamies. Had only read about them. 2 hours later, throwing up 4 times, all foam, I finally fell asleep and work up a little but ago with only a small tummy ache. Won't get my Protein in today cause I am not eating anything else! What a miserable day. I don't think I chewed the cheese enough.

[YoColeFleet 246]

Today not so good for me. I woke up not feeling so hot' date=' but got a glass of Water down. I then had a cheese stick (red fat cheddar stick) and about 2" of a slim Jim, and had a sick feeling within 10 minutes. About an hour later, felt a little better so went to go grocery shopping. We always go someplace to eat beforehand, so we went to Red Robin. I got the tortilla Soup. Ate about 1/4 of the cup then instantly didn't feel good. Skipped the shopping and headed home. Sat on toilet for 20 minutes, nothing. Then started heaving and throwing up foam. Yes, the dreaded foamies. Had only read about them. 2 hours later, throwing up 4 times, all foam, I finally fell asleep and work up a little but ago with only a small tummy ache. Won't get my Protein in today cause I am not eating anything else! What a miserable day. I don't think I chewed the cheese enough.[/quote']

I was told by my nurse when that happens with the thick foam to drink a cup of hot water with a lemon, it will break up the mucus that's in your stomach.

[tracik 62]

I was told by my nurse when that happens with the thick foam to drink a cup of hot Water with a lemon' date=' it will break up the mucus that's in your stomach.[/quote']

Thanks. Hopefully I don't have to do that anytime soon but great to know!

[vikkie42 2]

Woohoo went and tried on jeans today at surgery i was a 24 today 4 weeks later I got into a 16 I am so happy

[tracik 62]

Woohoo went and tried on jeans today at surgery i was a 24 today 4 weeks later I got into a 16 I am so happy

OMG!! That is awesome! Good for you!

[KateJoeMama 5]

I worked HARD today and weighed a pound less than his morning. Water weight....I sweated buckets. It still felt pretty awesome! My highest weight was 246.2, tonight I weighed in at 204.... Yay!

[Dawnolson 85]

Today not so good for me. I woke up not feeling so hot' date=' but got a glass of Water down. I then had a cheese stick (red fat cheddar stick) and about 2" of a slim Jim, and had a sick feeling within 10 minutes. About an hour later, felt a little better so went to go grocery shopping. We always go someplace to eat beforehand, so we went to Red Robin. I got the tortilla Soup. Ate about 1/4 of the cup then instantly didn't feel good. Skipped the shopping and headed home. Sat on toilet for 20 minutes, nothing. Then started heaving and throwing up foam. Yes, the dreaded foamies. Had only read about them. 2 hours later, throwing up 4 times, all foam, I finally fell asleep and work up a little but ago with only a small tummy ache. Won't get my Protein in today cause I am not eating anything else! What a miserable day. I don't think I chewed the cheese enough.[/quote']

That sucks!! Hope your better now.

[YoColeFleet 246]

Woohoo went and tried on jeans today at surgery i was a 24 today 4 weeks later I got into a 16 I am so happy

That's what's up, I'm happy for you.