June Post Ops!

[MGteacher 43]

I walk at least once a day and I try to go at least a mile at this stage (15 days out). I'm really not feeling much abdominal pain at this point, so I need to start pushing myself a little more. Wish the weather would stay cool. It's hard to want to walk when it's so muggy.

[Jeepchick42 193]

How far are people walking and how often?

Mileand a half everyday. I'm going to bump it up to two miles after the weekend. And every other day I do a little bit of weight lifting.

[kdgaines 41]

So I'm two weeks out as of tomorrow, I'm down 17 pounds but I am not getting nearly enough food, or liquids. How did y'all push yourself further to reach recommended amounts

[Kristi 195]

Enjoying my pureed tuna salad

feels great to get my staples out!

tried muscle milk on the way to the dr office.. ICKKKKK not sure how some of you stomach it…

I'm just so glad to not be eating… drinking those sweet shakes :wub:

[Mandee80 27]

I keep hearing everyone say getting their staples out?? I didn't have staples? Where r they?! Lol and I agree on muscle milk. Ick!

[iamworthit 208]

I keep hearing everyone say getting their staples out?? I didn't have staples? Where r they?! Lol and I agree on muscle milk. Ick!

Not every surgeon uses staples. Mine doesn't. He used glue which is nice because when the incisions heal the glue comes right off.

[hautechic13 41]

I am moving to puréed foods tomorrow. Does anyone have any suggestions as to the best way to transition? What are the best foods to start with or the worst?

Also' date=' if anyone has my fitness pal I would love for you to add me. My username is hek1127.

Surgery: 6/26/13 HW 370 SW 320[/quote']

I'm on my fitness pal! Lilithkay79 I tried to add you but it wouldn't work

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[hautechic13 41]

Could be the pain meds..ask what they are giving you..

Thanks Cristiblu! It turns out its an allergic reaction to some topical items they used for surgery...they think...so I'm still itching & it's spreading...start steroids tomorrow

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[Mandee80 27]

Not every surgeon uses staples. Mine doesn't. He used glue which is nice because when the incisions heal the glue comes right off.

Yea but where? What is being stapled? Or glued?? Sorry I'm lost!

[AshleyMichelle 3]

Yea but where? What is being stapled? Or glued?? Sorry I'm lost!

My incisions on my belly were glued instead of stapled... It's the couple holes they open on your stomach to get inside...

[Poolie01 8]

Thanks Cristiblu! It turns out its an allergic reaction to some topical items they used for surgery...they think...so I'm still itching & it's spreading...start steroids tomorrow

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My nurse said to start with something easy like yogurt or cottage cheese

[Baconville 578]

How far are people walking and how often?

I am doing two long walks a day - about 20 minute walks, but long for me! I am 8 days post-op.

RNY 6/25/13; HW 330; SW 291; CW 281

[Mandee80 27]

My incisions on my belly were glued instead of stapled... It's the couple holes they open on your stomach to get inside...

Ohh ok.... I guess I jus had a couple terry strips ok mine

[iamworthit 208]

Yea but where? What is being stapled? Or glued?? Sorry I'm lost!

They still have to cut you even tho it is laprascopic. 5-6 half to one inch incisions. That is what is glued or stapled after.

[Kristi 195]

I had four incisions.

I just got back from my fourth walk! Feeling amazing.