African American RNY Sisters

[mzshay35 215]

East st Louis for me

[kparadisek 115]

Hey all. Just wanted to share what I have been going through. On 2/25th my stomach started hurting and I just thought it was the normal pain I get due to having this small pouch and my new food sensitivities. Well on 2/27th I ended up in the ER and they ran tests and did a scan. They saw that I had a golf ball size cyst on my right ovary that ruptured, causing some blood and Fluid that leaked into my abdomen. They told me that this was why I was in pain. I was sent home and told that the pain would resolve itself in a few days. I explained to them that I didn't have pain in my pelvic area, but that the pain was high up in the middle right under my bra. Well, long story short, the pain didn't go away so I contacted my bariatric surgeon and he did a scope, but didn't see anything wrong. He then had me come back Friday Mar 21st and do a laporotamy (not sure if I spelled that correctly, but it is a procedure where he looks inside my lower stomach, intestines...) After I awakened from outpatient surgery I was told that I had to stay overnight. I was surprised because I figured that he would look around, find nothing and I would just be sent home again to deal with the pain and continued liquid diet, but my surgeon did find something. I had a big hernia and my intestines were twisted up and around at the bypass site. He performed surgery and I stayed in the hospital overnight. I am so happy that he found something because since Feb 25th I cried nearly everyday from pain and lack of nutrition and I told my husband that I just can't go on this way. I am recovering now. I am not supposed to do any lifting for 6 weeks. I wanted to share this with you all, because if you are having a problem don't hesitate to go to the ER, but if you have a gut feeling that there is still a problem don't accept what you are being told and pursue, pursue, pursue, until you are satisfied with your care. I am grateful to my surgeon for listening to me and checking me despite the ER's explanation. But most of all, I am grateful to GOD for watching over me.

I'm so glad they found out what was wrong with you!

[Emeree 19]

Hi I am Debra, I am living in Millington,TN. I am originally from Illinois. I just had rny in 26th March. Mine was a lap band conversion. I am 3 days out. I am sore as heck and the gas hurts like heck. What do u recommend for that? I sip throughout the day.

Hi...I'm a Rny conversion too from the lapband. I had gas pains bad. Just walk as much as you can and use gas x strips.

Welcome, you will do fine, and ditto on the advice!

[Emeree 19]

Hello all! Excited to find this thread!

SW: 225 height 5' 3"

CW: 190

GW: 130-ish

SD: 3.3.14

NYC!

I forgot to add, gastric bypass.

welcome! glad to meet you!

[Emeree 19]

Me too and Thank you Kparadisek!

[Emeree 19]

What is everybody's favorite go to healthy food or snack that they like. I like a lot of stuff, but I usually grab cheese, cause it is quick and easy. The Brand I like is: the Cabot 75%light white cheddar cheese. If I remember correctly, 1 ounce is like 30 or 40 calories,2 grams of fat, 9 grams of Protein. I am sensitive to dairy, but I can tolerate this cheese once a day.

[cutiepieinchi 158]

I am not sure if I introduced myself. Hi I'm Tiffany:). I was originally having the sleeve but my physician felt that I would have better results with the bypass. Anyone in Illinois? Its nice to meet you all!

[mzshay35 215]

I am not sure if I introduced myself. Hi I'm Tiffany:). I was originally having the sleeve but my physician felt that I would have better results with the bypass. Anyone in Illinois? Its nice to meet you all!

Yep im in Illinois what part are u from

[YoColeFleet 246]

I am not sure if I introduced myself. Hi I'm Tiffany:). I was originally having the sleeve but my physician felt that I would have better results with the bypass. Anyone in Illinois? Its nice to meet you all!

meeee, welcome to the group.

[debras65 14]

Yes, I am feeling better. Due to my diabetes it was suffering with neuropathy really bad. My friend gave me something to help and I feel so much better. Going to call my doctor tomorrow to talk to her about it. When did any of u start going to the gym to walk? I am trying to get in fluids I feel like I am not getting enough. Any suggestions?

[ShaKazi 15]

Emeree my favorite is veggie chips and I found a greek yougart spinach dip ummmm...... I also been juicing kale carrotts apples wheatgrass ummmmm..can't belive I have NO PROCESSED food IN MY FRIDGE. My husband lost 10lbs his first week on my diet yeah him livin the support plus its so much Easier for me.

[ShaKazi 15]

Emeree my favorite is veggie chips and I found a greek yougart spinach dip ummmm...... I also been juicing kale carrotts apples wheatgrass ummmmm..can't belive I have NO PROCESSED food IN MY FRIDGE. My husband lost 10lbs his first week on my diet yeah him livin the support plus its so much Easier for me.

[ShaKazi 15]

Emeree my favorite is veggie chips and I found a greek yougart spinach dip ummmm...... I also been juicing kale carrotts apples wheatgrass ummmmm..can't belive I have NO PROCESSED food IN MY FRIDGE. My husband lost 10lbs his first week on my diet yeah him livin the support plus its so much Easier for me.

[cutiepieinchi 158]

Yep im in Illinois what part are u from

I'm from the south suburbs (Evergreen Park) but I'm in the city all the time where are you from?

[cutiepieinchi 158]

meeee, welcome to the group.

Its nice to meet you too!