msladyjj44 19 Posted January 20, 2015 @PaulaleeB...I called him today and went in for liquid test, everything was fine. I have to thin out my puree more, broth and Protein Shakes. I will keep you updated. Thank You!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulaleeB 88 Posted January 20, 2015 Thanks for keeping me posted. I'm glad you called yourDoc. I hope his suggestions work for you and give you some relief. Be we'll and let me know how it goes. Paula Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WASunshinegal 8 Posted January 21, 2015 A follow up to the glycogen post - After 10 days my scale started to move again. Yay!! Luckily I had measured myself so I was able to check midway my progress and seeing those #s change was reassuring. I'm still stunned at 3/4" coming off my neck. I just find that surreal. Is anyone else having issues with milk? I found that yogurt was making me gassy and then when I made a one egg omlette with milk and cheese I had the most awful cramping where I thought it might be the lady parts but nope. I see my Dr. on Tuesday and until then I'm able to get in my Protein without milk products. Tried the Julia Child eggplant pizza recipe last night and if you have room after getting in your protein it was AWESOME to be able to have a meal like everyone else was eating. Chopped up the pepperoni teeny tiny so the flavor was there but not the big rounds. Oddly the cheese and ricotta was ok with me on that.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aclinton16 32 Posted January 22, 2015 Hi. I had my gastric sleeve on December 29th. I would love to be a part of this group. I have a question. I am at the soft foods and can now have tuna and baked fish. Is anyone experiencing stomach pain when eating. I think I am having stomach spasms. Thanks! I was sleeved on 12/23 and yes I experienced stomach spasms for about 5 days. I called doc office they phoned in an anti spasmodic. Took it 2 days and went away for good. I'm still on soft food stage for 2 more weeks. My doc recommended it for 4 weeks.. so its been fish, shrimp, tuna, eggs, etc ..well heck u already know... Lol How are you feeling besides that issue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aclinton16 32 Posted January 22, 2015 I'm having problems with Constipation again Omg I need help OMG, this happened to me on Tuesday... I was in soooo much pain I had to leave work. Mind you I have not been constipated in over 10 years. I had not pooped in 4 days versus my norm 2/3 times everyday.!!!!! I started taking stool softeners 2 days prior but obviously they were not working. Good ole EPSOM SALT to the rescue... I feel for you it was really the worse pain I had had in years!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulaleeB 88 Posted January 22, 2015 This Constipation stuff is a drag. Pre sleeve never had a problem. Someone on the post suggested a tea called "smooth Move" I bought it at grocery store and it worked over night. I would however prefer to be preventative. Anyone know if taking a Fiber supplement is ok.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamdm 0 Posted January 23, 2015 The spasms are my main issue. I started Reglan and it has helped me keep food down. I was refluxing. What antispasmodic did ur doctor prescribe? I was able to eat today with less spasms. Exciting!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msladyjj44 19 Posted January 31, 2015 Question... For the last 3 mornings. I have woke up in the middle of the nite with waves of stomach pains. Does anyone know what this is? It comes and goes. I also hear my stomach grawling. Am I not eating enough, I eat about 600 cal a day and 2 bottles of Water a day. I have no appetite and force myself to drink. My 3 & 4 week haven't lost a pound. :-( I was sleeved on Dec. 30 any suggestions?????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bell1980 33 Posted January 31, 2015 I want to know the same thing I'm on the same boat ???? except I'm not in pain just stomach grawling & I can't eat only little to nothing and I'm not hungry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msladyjj44 19 Posted January 31, 2015 Hope someone can help us. I go to the doctor for my 6weeks on the 12. On my 2weeks he told me to force myself. I try but I can't. I take one bite of something and I'm done. I have wasted so much food. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulaleeB 88 Posted January 31, 2015 My dear friend DS, a fellow sleeves, suggested " Fiber Advantage Gummies". They work like a charm preventitively. I make sure to chew them really well. Good by Ex Lax ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msladyjj44 19 Posted January 31, 2015 Thank You..I am on my way to get some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Mama 511 Posted February 1, 2015 @@msladyjj44, I was sleeved 12/29, & was also in a stall for week 3 and part of week 4. It's said to be normal. I took measurements, and much to my surprise I had lost 18 1/2" in those 3 weeks. I noticed I was shrinking, but the scale wasn't moving. It's your body's way of catching up with the weight loss. As for the pains in your stomach, does it feel like hunger, acid reflux or really pain? At my 4 week check up, a young lady, who had been sleeved in the hospital the same day as I, was telling me that she kept feeling a pain in her stomach and after a few days she called the Dr and he sent her straight to the hospital. Turns out she had a small gastric leak from acid reflux that had gone untreated. I'm not saying this to scare you, but to just make you aware that it can still happen up to 8 weeks out, until your stomach is fully healed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big_Mama 511 Posted February 1, 2015 Also, I can't really drink pain Water. It tasting awful to me after surgery. I was only getting maybe 2 bottled of water in, that slowed down weightloss as well. I bought the concentrated lemon ice tea crystal light (0 cals, sugar and carbs) and now I'm dropping again. So maybe you can try flavoring your water to help you get more in. I tried the individual packets of crystal light and hate it, but to me, the concentrated small bottle was so much better. Hope this can help you get in more fluids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites