Bluesea71 698 Posted May 21, 2014 I thought I'd share an update on my toilet issues with Constipation. Dulcolax is my new bff!!! I been takin 2 pills a day since Sunday and been having BM ever since! Ive gone like 3 times today alone, I was so backed up Omg. So yea if your having the same issue give Dulcolax a try. It says to take 1-3 pills daily, I been taking 2 and its been good enough for me. Happy Hump Day! Did you mean to say, "happy dump day" 1 mysleeveid13 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterfly2014 128 Posted May 21, 2014 Happy Dump day lol Oh yes!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterflypinup 136 Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Happy five Week Sleeviversary everyone! Holy moly. Yes I said FIVE! check in time! Include: 1) height / weight starting our wls programs 2) weight day of surgery 3) weight five week post op / pounds lost/gained 4) goal weight 5) your biggest success this week 6) your biggest struggle this week Edited May 21, 2014 by butterflypinup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluesea71 698 Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) 1) height / weight starting our wls programs: 236 2) weight day of surgery: 226 3) weight five week post op / pounds lost/gained: Current weight: 203.2. I lost 3.2 pounds this week, 32.8 pounds overall. 4) goal weight: 140 5) your biggest success this week: avoiding a stall for another week! I'm carefully monitoring all of my food intake so I have accountability. I refuse to eat anything that doesn't have nutritional value in it. I purchased a new ( smaller) pair of my favorite jeans, only to have them too big for me 3 days later! Several people noticed and commented on my weight loss this week. I don't really notice a change when I look in the mirror, but I guess others are! I'm so close to entering onederland! Maybe next week?!?!?? 6) your biggest struggle this week: no huge struggles. Each day gets a little easier. I still miss my morning coffee, but it just doesn't taste good when I take a sip! Im still not exercising much. I contacted a personal trainer and hope to start boot camp 3 days/week soon. Edited May 21, 2014 by Bluesea71 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterfly2014 128 Posted May 21, 2014 Happy five Week Sleeviversary everyone! Holy moly. Yes I said FIVE! check in time! Include: 1) height / weight starting our wls programs, 5'4" 289lbs 2) weight day of surgery, 281lbs 3) weight one week post op / pounds lost/gained...lost 2lbs this week Im at 264! Yaaay me! Losing slowly but Im losing so cant complain lol so thats a total of 25lbs!! 4) goal weight, 140lbs 5) your biggest success this week, started exercising and doing yoga and weights woohoo Go Me!!!! It feels so good when I workout. Also getting my bowel movements finally. 6) your biggest struggle this week, Ive started having a sharp pain on my sleeve, it comes and goes and last for just a couple seconds. I gotta call Dr today and see what I gotta do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melodica 64 Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Include:1) height / weight starting our wls programs, 5'8 1/2" - 375lbs 2) weight day of surgery, 357lbs3) weight one week post op / pounds lost/gained: 327lbs. Actually gained 3lbs - had gained 5lbs, but I lost two somewhere (hope I don't find them again!) I've lost a total of 48lbs total, 30lbs of those after surgery.4) goal weight, 180lbs - though I will take anything under 200lbs5) your biggest success this week: Getting back on track and keeping up with what I'm eating.6) your biggest struggle this week: Finding nutritious (high protein) meals that I actually want to eat. Edited May 21, 2014 by Melodica Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterflypinup 136 Posted May 21, 2014 Happy five Week Sleeviversary everyone! Holy moly. Yes I said FIVE! check in time! Include: 1) height / weight starting our wls programs 2) weight day of surgery 3) weight five week post op / pounds lost/gained 4) goal weight 5) your biggest success this week 6) your biggest struggle this week 1)5'10" 290 2)271 3)244/27 post op/ 46 program start 4)170 realistic 190 5)still keeping real food down 6)figuring out which real food will stay down and Water. Some days I only get like 30 oz in fail. Hard to remember to drink drink drink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tangy 61 Posted May 21, 2014 1) 2602) 2503) 2344) goal weight: 1605) biggest success this week: seem to have no issues with solids so far6) your biggest struggle this week: preparing my meals for when I return to work to keep up with the required Protein, Water, & Vitamins.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bananabw 3 Posted May 21, 2014 1) 2502) 2483) 2304) goal weight: 1605) biggest success this week: walking daily6) your biggest struggle this week: Still having left shoulder pain. Nothing's wrong as far as they can tell I just hurt a lot and even worse if I eat food. I'm pretty much liquids only still but pureed Soup is ok. Hoping this passes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysleeveid13 100 Posted May 22, 2014 Happy five Week Sleeviversary everyone! Holy moly. Yes I said FIVE! check in time! Include: 1) height / weight starting our wls programs 5 ft 7 in / 255 2) weight day of surgery 243 3) weight five week post op / pounds lost/gained 214.8 / 3.2 lbs this week/ 40.2 lbs total 4) goal weight 150ish 5) your biggest success this week sticking to a workout routine! It's actually becoming a habit and I got upset when I didn't get in the full hour at the gym. That's totally not me, especially since I've been fighting off a nasty sinus infection. 6) your biggest struggle this week: acid reflux/ heartburn. ...it's so be I've been taking 2 priolosec a day (per my Dr's instructions and still drinking maalox and/or eating tums. Finally today I broke down and called him again to ask for something else. I really hope it helps because it feels like constant burning and a knot in my throat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mschwartz924 45 Posted May 22, 2014 Hi everyone! 1. 5 3". 251 2. Day of surgery 240 3. 5 weeks 222 4. Goal 160 5. Success: finally seeing the scale move after 3 weeks! 6. Struggle: getting enough Protein and Water in. I'm feeling good!! Exercising a bit, and trying to make good food choices. Just need the scale to keep moving!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenduski 7 Posted May 22, 2014 I thought I'd share an update on my toilet issues with Constipation. Dulcolax is my new bff!!! I been takin 2 pills a day since Sunday and been having BM ever since! Ive gone like 3 times today alone, I was so backed up Omg. So yea if your having the same issue give Dulcolax a try. It says to take 1-3 pills daily, I been taking 2 and its been good enough for me. Happy Hump Day! Did you mean to say, "happy dump day" Is it giving you any stomach aches? I was on Exxolax for a few weeks and I could not take the pain then Dr switched me to Miralax which is very gentle but very very slow since Sunday that I started it I was nearly able to go today twice but very little and I really have to push (sorry tmi) I am hoping to find something better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterfly2014 128 Posted May 22, 2014 Is it giving you any stomach aches? I was on Exxolax for a few weeks and I could not take the pain then Dr switched me to Miralax which is very gentle but very very slow since Sunday that I started it I was nearly able to go today twice but very little and I really have to push (sorry tmi) I am hoping to find something better. No stomach aches at all. I been taking it everyday this week and been having BM's every day. Be careful when pushing too hard though, I use to do that before but not since the surgery and especially since they had to do a hernia repair. So just ask your Dr if you can take dulcolax. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenduski 7 Posted May 22, 2014 Happy five Week Sleeviversary everyone! Holy moly. Yes I said FIVE! check in time! Include: 1) height / weight starting our wls programs 2) weight day of surgery 3) weight five week post op / pounds lost/gained 4) goal weight 5) your biggest success this week 6) your biggest struggle this week 1) 5'6 260 2) 240 3) 219-216 varies 4) 150-160 5) working out more 6) having regular bm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desiree323 5 Posted May 23, 2014 Happy FIVE Week Sleeviversary everyone (I am actually a day later then all of you)... I am so sorry I have been in and out of here, you guys are a wonderful group!!! My three year old keeps me busy and she's a late sleeper (lol this will change in September!) so please forgive me I do not get much mommy time!!! I am here reading and you are all the best HELP ever... 1. 5'6 275.8 2. 255 3. 234.2 down 41.6!!!! 4.155-165 still want to see what that looks like on me!!! 5. Back to work and doing good!!! 6. Poop issues... Lol I know TMI... 1 Tangy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites