March surgery

[Sparklingbeauty53 202]

It is a continuing thing. I had Mahi that was too dry and scrambled eggs that were over-cooked and both of these had to come back up. It is a very sensitive stomach for sure. I was away for the weekend and couldn't control the cooking and I learned the hard way-if it is over cooked I am going to send it back before it goes in my mouth. It is easier to send it back then to have my stomach send it back up my mouth.

[kespy74 103]

I had RNY on March 5th. I've had some complications. I've had two EGDs and ended up in the hospital for a week. They ended up removing my gall bladder and I had scar tissue and a twist. I am still on intravenous food through a PICC line. Been on it for two weeks and it will be at least another two weeks. And found out today. I have a UTI. But I've lost over 50 pounds and I am getting better each day. No regrets.

[healthyme1963 136]

My surgery was March 18 and I am down 60 pounds as of this morning (since my first surgeon appt in Dec.). I feel pretty darn good. I can finally handle most foods okay and have so much more energy than I did prior to losing this weight. I struggled with experiencing pain when I drank Water for about the first month after surgery, but am fine now. Having the surgery was definitely a good decision for me. I'm losing weight at a nice, steady rate (about 11-12 pounds a month, give or take) and haven't hit a big stall yet. I can make it through 18 holes of golf now without being completely exhausted and in pain! Life is definitely good!

Wow healthyme, I had mine march 19th and I've lost 44lbs but I still can't handle a lot of foods?

The 60 pounds I refer to goes back to the pre-op diet phase. I guess I should have clarified that in my post.

[Sparklingbeauty53 202]

I, too, am hit or miss with some foods. chicken is at times fine and other times not so fine. It is frustrating but I wouldn't change it for anything. I am loving the losing weight issue and clothes fitting so nicely. We are newbies so I expect it will be like this for a while. I am getting compliments all the time and that is nice to hear. It feels good. I am down almost 40 pounds (39) and near going under the 200 mark so that is exciting! People keep asking me "Do you feel diffferent?" I don't. I feel better about my appearance but I don't feel better ie more energy or anthing. Do you feel different? In what wqy?

[healthyme1963 136]

Well, the dreaded hair loss has started! I have fairly thick hair, but am now losing over twice the amount in a day that I ever did before. I'm taking Biotin, and am going to start using a Nioxin Shampoo as well. Hopefully, this phase passes quickly.

[Wallflower7522 328]

Well, the dreaded Hair loss has started! I have fairly thick hair, but am now losing over twice the amount in a day that I ever did before. I'm taking Biotin, and am going to start using a Nioxin Shampoo as well. Hopefully, this phase passes quickly.

It's happened for me too. I shed constantly. I have long hair but I'm so annoyed having hairs everywhere I'm considering chopping it off.

[dhiraj 3]

I got my surgery done on 26th may 2014 -- so far things ok what all are the side affects ?

[kespy74 103]

Good Morning my March surgery pals!

Well after a month of having my PICC line in to get TPN, it has been removed and I feel good, at last!!

Unfortunately, I cannot not eat any type of meat, so I am now a vegetarian, which is ok. I went to the gym on Saturday for the first time since my March 5th surgery, and yes I over did it. Holy sore batman!! But I am so happy that I finally feel better. It took two surgeries, 4 hospital visits that included a one week stay but I have come around the corner, and have lost 59 pounds even after a month stall due to the TPN. Even though I had some rough times, I have never regretted getting the surgery. My sleep apnea is gone, my asthma is 95% better, my joints do not hurt, and I do not have Migraines anymore!!!

[Wallflower7522 328]

Good Morning my March surgery pals! Well after a month of having my PICC line in to get TPN, it has been removed and I feel good, at last!! Unfortunately, I cannot not eat any type of meat, so I am now a vegetarian, which is ok. I went to the gym on Saturday for the first time since my March 5th surgery, and yes I over did it. Holy sore batman!! But I am so happy that I finally feel better. It took two surgeries, 4 hospital visits that included a one week stay but I have come around the corner, and have lost 59 pounds even after a month stall due to the TPN. Even though I had some rough times, I have never regretted getting the surgery. My sleep apnea is gone, my asthma is 95% better, my joints do not hurt, and I do not have Migraines anymore!!!

I'm so happy that you're getting better and you've resolved your other issues. Congrats! I understand over doing it at the gym, I tried to run last week and ended up with bronchitis. Will you get to eat meat again eventually?

[Sparklingbeauty53 202]

tpn?

[kespy74 103]

tpn?

I'm not sure what it stands for but it was nutrition and Vitamins given to me intravenously thru a PICC line.

I was able to tolerate a little beef yesterday and today. So happy that I don't have pain when I eat.

[pupichupi 124]

I'm so happy that you're getting better and you've resolved your other issues. Congrats! I understand over doing it at the gym, I tried to run last week and ended up with bronchitis. Will you get to eat meat again eventually?

Hey wallflower I'm glad your feeling better!!! Gosh and I thought my post surgery was bad!!! Congrats on the 59 lbs. tomorrow is my 3 month mark so we will see what that # is!!! So what's TPN? Well talk to you soon and keep going your a fighter!!!!