OCTOBER 2014

[layknee 357]

@@layknee How are you feeling today?

i was in pain earlier because I was trying not to use the pain medicine. I'm going to ask my APN tomorrow whether the pain in the lower left side is normal, especially for it to be there this long. I still have some my neck pain on the right side and right chest from the accident.

I finally broke down and took some pain medication and I actually feel better.

I'm down 36 lbs already. Started at 303 was 278 by surgery day and even with all the fluids from the surgery and the ER last week I'm down to 267.8.

Today I got down a cup of tea. A cup of Jello and 1/4 of a Wendy's frosty. 1/2 cup of strained mushroom Soup with some puréed babyfood meats.

Pms cramps are about gone.

So hopefully things are looking up.

My aunt who is scheduled to have gastric bypass in December, she asked me if I regretted doing the surgery. I said everybody doesn't have the same reaction that I've had. But everyone at some point goes through buyers remorse.

I'm sure if I can get past this point, I'll feel much better about my decision.

I just realized today the best thing about having the surgery done is that I haven't had any symptoms of my diabetes. I used to get really sick in the week if I didn't eat at a certain time. I've not felt that since the surgery.

Edited October 28, 2014 by layknee

[Jyoyonomore 319]

3 weeks out- Is anyone else having weird stuff with their body temperature?

Sometimes after I eat I get freezing cold. My hands and my feet are literally cold to the touch, and I get the chills. I've been spending an hour after each meal snuggled under a blanket.

Alternatively I walked to work today (3/4 mile) and while it's not the easiest walk - it's not like a march through Death Valley. Nevertheless now I can't seem to cool off! I've been here an hour and my skin is still hot. My face is so flushed that the mailman just asked if I have sunburn!

Anyone else experiencing anything similar?

No not yet but your farther along then me in the postOp @Superbariactricbabe. How many inches or weight have you lost? Likely causing your internal thermostat to go heywire. Hoping it will level out for you soon!

[tacycakes 127]

This doesn't sound fair. Everyone is losing weight but me. I was losing up to the day of surgery, and then I GAINED 2 lbs. I'm 5 days out and I still haven't lost even the two I gained. Very frustrating!

[layknee 357]

This doesn't sound fair. Everyone is losing weight but me. I was losing up to the day of surgery, and then I GAINED 2 lbs. I'm 5 days out and I still haven't lost even the two I gained. Very frustrating!

my doctor says they don't even count the weights from the first week or so because you're given so much Fluid it has to work its way out.

[freelyme 149]

Anybody else having sciatic pain? I haven't felt the outside of my left thigh since I woke up from surgery 10/23; 5 days and counting. Help?

[freelyme 149]

This doesn't sound fair. Everyone is losing weight but me. I was losing up to the day of surgery, and then I GAINED 2 lbs. I'm 5 days out and I still haven't lost even the two I gained. Very frustrating!

I had surgery the same day and gained a lot more Fluid weight so no net loss yet! Feeling your frustration!

[Jyoyonomore 319]

Anybody else having sciatic pain? I haven't felt the outside of my left thigh since I woke up from surgery 10/23; 5 days and counting. Help?

@@freelyme Call your Surgeon office could be nothing but be safe rather then sorry.

[superbariatricbabe 180]

Yeah, I definitely gained 8 pounds of IV Fluid after my hospital stay (that's a full gallon of water!). It's like they send you home with extra Fluid because they know it's so difficult to get your Water in for the first few days.

Also - I just put up a new blog post up @ http://superbariatricbabe.blogspot.com

[Jyoyonomore 319]

Yeah, I definitely gained 8 pounds of IV Fluid after my hospital stay (that's a full gallon of water!). It's like they send you home with extra Fluid because they know it's so difficult to get your Water in for the first few days.

Also - I just put up a new blog post up @ http://superbariatricbabe.blogspot.com

I love your Blog @ SuperBariatricbabe I went so many of the same feelings but made it thru too!

[ShonIsLove 64]

Yeah, I definitely gained 8 pounds of IV Fluid after my hospital stay (that's a full gallon of water!). It's like they send you home with extra Fluid because they know it's so difficult to get your Water in for the first few days.

Also - I just put up a new blog post up @ http://superbariatricbabe.blogspot.com

Your blog is absolutely hilarious. I've been thinking the same thing about the person that is returning to work within one week!!! LOVED IT!!!

[amylynns 802]

Evening friends!! I was out and about alot today and my lower right belly is SO sore tonight. Ugh. Gonna take tylenol tonight. I went to my massage therapist tonight too to have her just work on my neck and shoulders. I can only imagine the weird position they have us in. Plus this sleeping on my back semi sitting up is killing me!

I wonder how Beni is doing?

[Dmclaren83 21]

Just about a week out (surgery 10/22)

[amylynns 802]

Just about a week out (surgery 10/22)

How are you doing?? Mine was the 20th.

[finallyaloser 48]

I have been having nose bleeds since surgery. I haven't had this problem since I was a kid. I am 2 weeks out. Anyone else having this problem or have a reason why this is happening?

[amylynns 802]

We're you given blood thinner shots in your belly after surgery? I was given 2 a day to prevent blood clots. I wonder if that could be the cause of the nose bleeds? It might be something to mention to your surgeon just to see if it's normal.