December Surgeries!?!?!?

[Ghopeful 25]

I did some cream of broccoli Soup added some Protein Powder and oh Lawdy, it didn't sit well in my precious lil pouch! What are y'all eating for diner

[RDCLambert 39]

I did some cream of broccoli Soup added some Protein powder and oh Lawdy, it didn't sit well in my precious lil pouch! What are y'all eating for diner

I'm on pre op but I do get a meal at dinner. 4oz protein and 1 cup veggies. I did grilled chicken with tomatoes and cucumbers. It works so I'm sticking with it. How are u feeling.

[Ghopeful 25]

I'm doing well. I was expecting worse but thanking God tht this is manageable! I'm drinking Water and just introducing my pouch to other liquids slowly. I haven't had a bad experience yet but how I wish I could pass gas! My daughters en I celebrated a little gas I passed earlier today. Oh the sweet surrender letting it just flow! Hehe

[RDCLambert 39]

I'm doing well. I was expecting worse but thanking God tht this is manageable! I'm drinking Water and just introducing my pouch to other liquids slowly. I haven't had a bad experience yet but how I wish I could pass gas! My daughters en I celebrated a little gas I passed earlier today. Oh the sweet surrender letting it just flow! Hehe

Lol!! I hear letting it go is so worth a celebration! ! Glad u are doing well.

[elizH 8]

Dec 20th

My day is Dec 17

[Greenize42 62]

I am in day 8 of my Protein Shake diet. I am not that hungry in the mornings but by middle of afternoon and night I am ravenous. I have tried my Protein shake snack around 2 or 3 in pm and that seems to help. I find that my nerves and mood is decreasing steadily. Anyone else have this problem or is it just me?

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

I am in day 8 of my Protein shake diet. I am not that hungry in the mornings but by middle of afternoon and night I am ravenous. I have tried my Protein Shake snack around 2 or 3 in pm and that seems to help. I find that my nerves and mood is decreasing steadily. Anyone else have this problem or is it just me?

I'm on day 10 of my 14 day Liquid Protein diet. I'm also not hungry until I stay up late. But since I work an early shift, most nights I have to get to bed early too. That prevents a lot of temptations I'm thinking. But I also think all that Protein and all that liquid keeps me feeling full and not hungry too. It also keeps me going .

. . . to the bathroom!

[Ghopeful 25]

Y'all doing great! Wishing you all the best during surgery. I'm 4 days postOp and feeling so much better. I'm still on stage 2 diet which is more of wht y'all doing pre surgery! Keep on keeping on guys! We are doing this together!!????

[ncbabygurl76 11]

Well I wish everyone the best. I go in the morning for my Endo and Chest Xray and then I will be finished with all the pre things the doctor wanted me to do. I hope that it will not take the office too long to submit to the insurance and get approval. Everyone keep fingers crossed for me.

[RDCLambert 39]

I am in day 8 of my Protein shake diet. I am not that hungry in the mornings but by middle of afternoon and night I am ravenous. I have tried my Protein Shake snack around 2 or 3 in pm and that seems to help. I find that my nerves and mood is decreasing steadily. Anyone else have this problem or is it just me?

Today I cried. Twice. At work. In front of everyone. So YES! I will say I'm already sensitive and if you know me well you know me crying can be normal but this was like major tears and it was awful. Thankful for the support of my husband who helped me laugh it off! Today is day 4 for me and SO much better than the last 3. First 2 days were %#$!. 3rd was ok and today I was not even hungry until 6pm! I was impressed!

[Only1likeme 69]

Im on day 4 of my 2 week preop diet. Surgery scheduled dec 3rd. Im dying to eat normal food that isnt bland and kinda gross but im super proud of the progress ive made so far!!

How are you

[cjs_journey 19]

Hello all. I am finally home tonight, dec 5, after having surgery on Dec 2. As I mentioned in a short update previously, it didn't go exactly as planned.

I was to have a lap rny and ended up with not only the lap 'holes' but an incision from between my breasts to my belly button. I guess my bowel was twisted and caused problems so they had to go to the open procedure. I don't mind that other than the recovery is MUCH harder.

In addition I had diabetes going into surgery and now I'm struggling to keep my sugars in the 80's. They were dropping into the 50's and that caused a lot of emotion and confusion on my part. I can now keep them between 80 and 95 but it is a balancing act. Lol I actually have to test my blood sugars more now!!!

I hadn't given more of an update before now because I seriously questioned my decision to have the surgery. I couldn't be positive and didn't want to be a 'downer' to those about to have their surgeries.

I still am in intensive pain and I am fighting my emotions BIG time but when I'm clear headed I know I did the right thing. It is just going to take me a little longer to heal is all.

I have over 100 states in me so I look a bit like a freak and that isn't helping my self esteem right now.

I would still advise others to do the surgery for your life's sake...but maybe be a bit more realistic and prepared than I was if things change during surgery.

Looking forward to just be able to walk upright at this point .

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

I'm glad you're alive and on the mend CJ!

[terry1118 1,274]

Hello all. I am finally home tonight, dec 5, after having surgery on Dec 2. As I mentioned in a short update previously, it didn't go exactly as planned.

I was to have a lap rny and ended up with not only the lap 'holes' but an incision from between my breasts to my belly button. I guess my bowel was twisted and caused problems so they had to go to the open procedure. I don't mind that other than the recovery is MUCH harder.

In addition I had diabetes going into surgery and now I'm struggling to keep my sugars in the 80's. They were dropping into the 50's and that caused a lot of emotion and confusion on my part. I can now keep them between 80 and 95 but it is a balancing act. Lol I actually have to test my blood sugars more now!!!

I hadn't given more of an update before now because I seriously questioned my decision to have the surgery. I couldn't be positive and didn't want to be a 'downer' to those about to have their surgeries.

I still am in intensive pain and I am fighting my emotions BIG time but when I'm clear headed I know I did the right thing. It is just going to take me a little longer to heal is all.

I have over 100 states in me so I look a bit like a freak and that isn't helping my self esteem right now.

I would still advise others to do the surgery for your life's sake...but maybe be a bit more realistic and prepared than I was if things change during surgery.

Looking forward to just be able to walk upright at this point .

Unexpected things CAN happen. It sounds like you have a positive attitude and that can make all the difference in the world. I hope you have a speedy recovery and are able to walk upright soon. It WILL be worth it! By summer you'll see an amazing difference! :-)

I'm six months out and I'm down 93 pounds. I could be happy where I am but I'm actually daring to dream that I could lose 20 more pounds. That would put me in a 'normal' weight range that I haven't seen since 1985. And losing 30 pounds would get me to the perfect recommended weight for my height of 5'. :-)

[Ghopeful 25]

CJ thank God you are home now and the worst is over! Wishing you a speedy recovery! You have such a positive attitude and I'm sure you will help others with your experience! Cheers to you! Sending you some calm vibes. Please message when you Wonna just rant. You are my new twin! We had a new beginning on the 2 nd! God bless and remember in your spirit tht he won't give you more than you can handle! Praying for you!