Post Op March 2014

[KristinaRnY 455]

I'm still on boost shakes, same pre op diet is my post op diet for two weeks except I can have sf Jello, sf Popsicles, and broth now I believe. So far I have only been doing the boost shakes and Water though because I get full so fast and for long that I need my calories an Protein from the shakes right now. My fiancée did just help me take a shower and that felt amazing!!

[KristinaRnY 455]

Omg I about cried in my 15 minute drive home yesterday. I would have just stayed in a motel it I were you!!! Cheaper than gas and not worth the pain and suffering lol

I would have loved to stay in the hotel but my dad is 91 and he lives with me and I take care of him so I had to get home. It's hard to get someone to come into the house to help that he likes. Lol. I would have felt so guilty I couldn't stand it.

Oh I understand now, I would have toughed it out and done the same in your situation I am sure. You are a trooper!!!

[willbefatfree 4]

Had my surgery on the 24th. I came home last night. It is a 2 hour drive and that really wiped me out. I have a drain and it is flowing which I guess is good. Getting the fluids in OK but not easy. Setting around dozing off. My kids food smells terrible but the food commercials k great! Hope others from the 24th are doing well!

[/KiMbErLy/ 15]

Sorry to be a "Debbie Downer" but I just need to know...does anyone other than me feel absolutely miserable? Can't eat anything, smells are even gross. I feel EXACTLY like I did with morning sickness but 24/7. I'm 9 days out today. I am non-stop nauseous. I called my surgeons office and they don't seem to think it a big deal...yet. They gave me a prescription of anti-nausea meds, they do nothing for me. I'm not getting Protein or Vitamins right now either. I haven't thrown up, i just feel like i'm on the brink of it non-stop. Well, I can get my Water in fine so thats a plus.

Thanks for any input.

-Kim

[Dolfinldy1 69]

<p>Had my surgery on the 24th. I came home last night. It is a 2 hour drive and that really wiped me out. I have a drain and it is flowing which I guess is good. Getting the fluids in OK but not easy. Setting around dozing off. My kids food smells terrible but the food commercials k great! Hope others from the 24th are doing well! </p>

Had mine the 24th too. Not at all hungry but seems like every fricking commercial is a food one. Lol

[Dolfinldy1 69]

Sorry to be a "Debbie Downer" but I just need to know...does anyone other than me feel absolutely miserable? Can't eat anything, smells are even gross. I feel EXACTLY like I did with morning sickness but 24/7. I'm 9 days out today. I am non-stop nauseous. I called my surgeons office and they don't seem to think it a big deal...yet. They gave me a prescription of anti-nausea meds, they do nothing for me. I'm not getting Protein or Vitamins right now either. I haven't thrown up, i just feel like i'm on the brink of it non-stop. Well, I can get my Water in fine so thats a plus. <br>

Thanks for any input. <br>

-Kim

So sorry you're feeling so bad Kim, I just had mine Monday. Wish I had some words of wisdom for you but I don't. I guess just follow what your Dr is saying. Sending prayers your way that you feel better soon. ????

[/KiMbErLy/ 15]

Sorry to be a "Debbie Downer" but I just need to know...does anyone other than me feel absolutely miserable? Can't eat anything, smells are even gross. I feel EXACTLY like I did with morning sickness but 24/7. I'm 9 days out today. I am non-stop nauseous. I called my surgeons office and they don't seem to think it a big deal...yet. They gave me a prescription of anti-nausea meds, they do nothing for me. I'm not getting Protein or Vitamins right now either. I haven't thrown up, i just feel like i'm on the brink of it non-stop. Well, I can get my Water in fine so thats a plus.

Thanks for any input.

-Kim

So sorry you're feeling so bad Kim, I just had mine Monday. Wish I had some words of wisdom for you but I don't. I guess just follow what your Dr is saying. Sending prayers your way that you feel better soon. dde07

Thank you! Thank you!!

[shannon26 41]

Sorry to be a "Debbie Downer" but I just need to know...does anyone other than me feel absolutely miserable? Can't eat anything, smells are even gross. I feel EXACTLY like I did with morning sickness but 24/7. I'm 9 days out today. I am non-stop nauseous. I called my surgeons office and they don't seem to think it a big deal...yet. They gave me a prescription of anti-nausea meds, they do nothing for me. I'm not getting Protein or Vitamins right now either. I haven't thrown up, i just feel like i'm on the brink of it non-stop. Well, I can get my Water in fine so thats a plus.

Thanks for any input.

-Kim

Hey Kim! I'm now 15 days post op and I still have to take the zofran for nausea . I have good and bad days, and around my 9th day I was stick feeling icky but sweetie I promise it does seem to get much easier. It has for me ! Sorry you feel so bad I'll pray for you along with all of my weight loss FAM!

[Blue614 133]

Kim, sorry that you are going through this. I don't know what type of products you are using for your Protein, but I had to try a few different ones to find a taste I liked along with the unflavored one. Keep plugging along and things will improve, remember we are at the beginning of a life long journey

[/KiMbErLy/ 15]

Thanks ladies!

Shannon I don't think that is what my anti nausea medicine is called. I have to check. It is encouraging that you felt similar but it got better. Today I ate nothing at all. I made my family have a delivered pizza because I cant stand the smell of cooking. I showered the entire time they had dinner so not to smell it.

I think this is getting worse everyday.

The Proteins I have tried...it's a very long list! I easily have $600.00 in Protein sitting here. Isopure unflavored, Bariatric Advantage chocolate, Body Fortress Chocolate, Pure Protein Chocolate and vanilla, the protein bullets from Walmart, Liquid Protein from Vitamin World, Geletein, and Medical Protein-Prosourse No Carb. I just can not stomach anything! Please tell me what you guys are using for Vitamins if they taste good. I ordered the Bariatric Advantage Calcium Caramels. The calcium I have now is Wellease. Yuck. I have liquid Centrum and a B-12/B complex liquid. All tasted gross but not TOO bad before the surgery, now I pit them in the cupboard so I don't have to see them! I'm at a loss. This is beginning to become too much for me to handle. I'm sick and sad.

[sergio23 15]

Hi everyone I had my surgery Monday the 24 an been feeling good I'm just still having trouble drinking Water an the Isopure Protein Drink the chicken broth goes down smoothly

[Dolfinldy1 69]

Thanks ladies!<br><br>

Shannon I don't think that is what my anti nausea medicine is called. I have to check. It is encouraging that you felt similar but it got better. Today I ate nothing at all. I made my family have a delivered pizza because I cant stand the smell of cooking. I showered the entire time they had dinner so not to smell it. <br>

I think this is getting worse everyday. <br>

The Proteins I have tried...it's a very long list! I easily have $600.00 in Protein sitting here. Isopure unflavored, Bariatric Advantage chocolate, Body Fortress chocolate, Pure Protein Chocolate and vanilla, the protein bullets from Walmart, liquid Protein from Vitamin World, Geletein, and Medical Protein-Prosourse No Carb. I just can not stomach anything! Please tell me what you guys are using for Vitamins if they taste good. I ordered the Bariatric Advantage Calcium Caramels. The Calcium I have now is Wellease. Yuck. I have liquid Centrum and a B-12/B complex liquid. All tasted gross but not TOO bad before the surgery, now I pit them in the cupboard so I don't have to see them! I'm at a loss. This is beginning to become too much for me to handle. I'm sick and sad.

Kimberly

Please send me your email address and I will email you some recipes for shakes you can make yourself they are awesome.. My surgeon gave them to me... High protein and low cal. Not costly. Put some of those Protein drinks you don't like on eBay or Craigslist. Get some of your money back, someone will buy them, at least recoup some of that money if you can. I think you'll like these Protein Drinks and they are inexpensive to make.

[sarah.gibson 50]

Hi all. Had my RNY on Monday, March 24th. Really starting to feel better now. The gas is finally moving it's way and I am much more mobile. Am still very thankful for the liquid pain meds. Had a few rough days with gas pains, but just took it 1 day at a time. Am struggling a little to get in all the liquids. Today only had 1 16 oz bottle of Water, 2 servings of chicken broth, 1 serving of Decaf coffee, and a sugar free popsicle. According to MyFitnessPal that was a total of 35 calories for the day. Tomorrow I am going to set the 4 Water bottles next to me to remind me to keep drinking it. Today was a big nap day, which I imagine is good fo healing.

I am still hanging on to some hospital/surgery weight. Not at all surprised. LOL My doctor;s office wants us to weight every day for the rest of our lives. so I do, and I log it in a small pocket calendar. The surgery weight is coming off, not that I was worried it wouldn't.

My sleeping is all over the place. I take a LOT of naps and then sleep for about 3 hours at night before I am back to my up an hour nap a half hour schedule. LOL Ok, so my pain medicattion post is now coming to a close, nap time.

I am so grateful for all of you. What a blessing to be able to share each other's journeys.

[/KiMbErLy/ 15]

@@Dolfinldy1

Thank You, Email address has ben messaged to you.

-Kim

[Dolfinldy1 69]

@@Dolfinldy1<br><br>

Thank You, Email address has ben messaged to you. <br><br>

-Kim

Hi Kimberly. I won't be able to send those to you until later this afternoon. I'm at follow up appt today. Sorry.