August Post Ops

[unique1383840067 2]

SW 313

CW 280

Struggling with getting my Proteins and fluids in. Started back working with personal trainer 2 weeks ago.

How much have you lost?

Good luck:)

[kinsse 171]

Down 42lbs!!!

Sw 314

Cw 272

[bloreorbust 286]

If my scale isn't lying, I think I just broke another mini stall of a week or so.

Hw: 406

Sw: 376

Cw: 344

8/26/13

[kinsse 171]

Way to go girl!!

[steph-rny 9]

I've been having trouble lately. I had a scope on oct 10 and have taken prevacid since then. I felt fine the first few days but in the past 5 days I've thrown up 1/2 times per day.

Its making it hard to go back to work full time and I think I'm getting depressed. I'm going to try to get a dr and nutritionist appt next week. My diet hasn't changed much, I'm struggling to get my Protein, supposed to be 60g per day. I'm feeling frustrated. I felt better at 3-4wks post than I do at 8wks.

[nailsbyniki 120]

I've been having trouble lately. I had a scope on oct 10 and have taken prevacid since then. I felt fine the first few days but in the past 5 days I've thrown up 1/2 times per day. Its making it hard to go back to work full time and I think I'm getting depressed. I'm going to try to get a dr and nutritionist appt next week. My diet hasn't changed much' date=' I'm struggling to get my Protein, supposed to be 60g per day. I'm feeling frustrated. I felt better at 3-4wks post than I do at 8wks.[/quote']

I know what you mean girl! I feel the same way! I haven't been throwing up but I have been dry heaving and passing out. Bloodwork doesn't show anything but elevated liver function which just makes it look like I'm an alcoholic when in fact I don't even drink except once in a blue moon. I haven't been able to work since April so I know where you're coming from there too! I had a ct scan this past Wednesday and I haven't gotten any results from that yet, so still waiting. My family practice dr and surgeon both want me to get a full cardiac work up and liver work up to see what's going on. I'm 8 weeks out too and my surgeon wants me to gain 10 pounds! How am I supposed to do that???? I'm at 128 now. Ugh! Seems like this whole 10 months from sleeve to bypass has been a nightmare for me!

[steph-rny 9]

I know what you mean girl! I feel the same way! I haven't been throwing up but I have been dry heaving and passing out. Bloodwork doesn't show anything but elevated liver function which just makes it look like I'm an alcoholic when in fact I don't even drink except once in a blue moon. I haven't been able to work since April so I know where you're coming from there too! I had a ct scan this past Wednesday and I haven't gotten any results from that yet' date=' so still waiting. My family practice dr and surgeon both want me to get a full cardiac work up and liver work up to see what's going on. I'm 8 weeks out too and my surgeon wants me to gain 10 pounds! How am I supposed to do that???? I'm at 128 now. Ugh! Seems like this whole 10 months from sleeve to bypass has been a nightmare for me![/quote']

I'm really sorry to hear you're having problems too.

I seem to be sickest on an empty stomach in the morning and I always heave too, nothing but spit comes out. I was sick as many as 4-5 times per day 2 weeks ago but now its 1-2 per day.

I'm wondering if it could be hypoglycemia or something like that. Maybe my kidneys cuz (sorry tmi) sometimes when I pee it burns or I feel like I have to pee when I really don't.

[nailsbyniki 120]

I'm really sorry to hear you're having problems too. I seem to be sickest on an empty stomach in the morning and I always heave too' date=' nothing but spit comes out. I was sick as many as 4-5 times per day 2 weeks ago but now its 1-2 per day. I'm wondering if it could be hypoglycemia or something like that. Maybe my kidneys cuz (sorry tmi) sometimes when I pee it burns or I feel like I have to pee when I really don't.[/quote']

Have you had your urine checked? Sounds like it could be a whole separate problem...like a UTI...but I would def check with your dr.

[beckyford 57]

I was thinking uti as well!! Possibly due to not drinking enough??

[srofe5 56]

My surgery was 8/22. I have lost about 43 pounds. Went from size 24 to 18. I struggle with Protein and Water. Before surgery water was not a problem. Now I have to force it down. I drink iced tea. Protein Shakes most make me nauseous. I forget about chewing thoroughly and when I do I get that sick feeling in my stomach and have to visit the bathroom. Sorry if to much info but bm has consistency of milk shake. It's been this way since surgery. My legs are weak particularly when I climb 3 flights of stairs to my office. Sounds really bad but I feel much better at 217 than I did at 259. I would go through it all again in a heart beat.

[steph-rny 9]

I was thinking uti as well!! Possibly due to not drinking enough??

It is possible that I'm not drinking enough. Before surgery i used the bathroom 4-5x a day, now i go once. I'm really trying to do my food & drink. I expected rny to be hard but not like this.

[anniesmommy 26]

I finally broke through my stall! I've lost about 5lbs this week. I am fitting back into some of my old clothes. I put on an XL (fits like a large) jacket that a friend gave to me that I wasn't able to fit into before. Feeling great. I think what has helped me is walking a lot at work and EATING! I still don't eat as much as I used to, but getting in the food and nutrition that I need has definitely helped.

[steph-rny 9]

I talked to my nut for 40min today. She suggested I try Iso whey breezers to help increase my Protein. One serving is 20g. I bought the lemon iced tea flavour, I'll let you all know what I think when I try it.

[vicki s 146]

I know what you mean girl! I feel the same way! I haven't been throwing up but I have been dry heaving and passing out. Bloodwork doesn't show anything but elevated liver function which just makes it look like I'm an alcoholic when in fact I don't even drink except once in a blue moon. I haven't been able to work since April so I know where you're coming from there too! I had a ct scan this past Wednesday and I haven't gotten any results from that yet, so still waiting. My family practice dr and surgeon both want me to get a full cardiac work up and liver work up to see what's going on. I'm 8 weeks out too and my surgeon wants me to gain 10 pounds! How am I supposed to do that???? I'm at 128 now. Ugh! Seems like this whole 10 months from sleeve to bypass has been a nightmare for me!

wow, your only 8 wks out and you have lost 88 lbs??....are you still losing?...Im so sorry, i hope you feel better soon...((HUGS))

[nailsbyniki 120]

wow' date=' your only 8 wks out and you have lost 88 lbs??....are you still losing?...Im so sorry, i hope you feel better soon...((HUGS))[/quote']

No, no Vicki, sorry to confuse you, that 88 pounds is actually since the sleeve in December...and actually it's 90, just haven't updated my ticker...can't stop losing though...

My cardiac work up is scheduled for Thursday and my liver work up is November 4th. Still no word on my ct scan.

Thanks for the hugs...and, right back atcha!!