Jazmundo 58 Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Jazmundo- out of curiosity do you know what size bougie your doctor used? Mine used a 40. I also go a few steroid injections during my inpatient stay to keep down inflammation. Sorry you are struggling.I'm not sure but I have tons of inflammation and I'm on high dose steroids. I've been able to get two Protein shakes and a small amount of mushies. Hopefully I can avoid the feeding tube tomorrow. Oh and I developed a stricture very early so I'll need that dilated at 4 weeks post op Edited February 17, 2015 by Jazmundo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSF 264 Posted February 17, 2015 In the mornings I'm not really hungry but from 12:00 on - forget it!! I'm worried that I'm not going to lose cause I'm so hungry. For dinner I ate a cup of Progresso Light Clam Chowder. I didn't feel full so I had some snack Pak Fat Free pudding. I still felt hungry so I started to drink another Protein Shake but after 1 sip I didn't think I would be able to get it down so I put it away. That was an hour ago. I'm feeling hungry again but I don't want to eat after 7:30 at night so I keep sipping Water Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowbell 0 Posted February 17, 2015 I had surgery 2/4/15 and still can not get all my Protein in. I go for my first follow up in 2 days so we will see what they say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazmundo 58 Posted February 17, 2015 I have a follow up today that I'm nervous about. I really don't want a feeding tube. I've been getting my 60 grams of Protein just not my Water. Pray for me please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borg/assimilated 576 Posted February 17, 2015 I will pray for you Jazmundo. Having a feeding tube sounds awful, I hope you can avoid it.You are doing great with your Protein intake, so good job there! I am moving on to purees today, sounds like nursing home food, however, my surgeon said I will probably like this phase (I am on it for 3 weeks) as there is more variety and flavor. Best wishes for your appointment today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazmundo 58 Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks so much I appreciate that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmccape 25 Posted February 17, 2015 I was sleeved on 2/2 and get three Protein shakes in the day three small meals about 6 teaspoons each and it's usually Soup and maybe 20 ounces of Water I am really struggling with the Water.< /p> Jazmundo I am really sorry you're still having problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soready2lose 49 Posted February 18, 2015 Jazmundo, how did your appointment go? I was supposed to have my 2-week follow up with my nut today. Since I had my surgery 7 hours away, my nut was just going to call me, but she never did. I've been feeling extremely weak, but now that I just started soft foods and will start Vitamins tomorrow, I hope that feeling will subside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GEAUX SAINTS 143 Posted February 18, 2015 @@Jazmundo - OMG, I'm so sorry you're having problems!!! Keep us informed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OhSoNique 84 Posted March 8, 2015 (edited) how are you feeling? I had to get a feeding tube a few weeks after surgery @@Jazmundo Edited March 8, 2015 by OhSoNique Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSF 264 Posted March 8, 2015 I have a follow up today that I'm nervous about. I really don't want a feeding tube. I've been getting my 60 grams of Protein just not my Water. Pray for me please!How have you been doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kels0403 0 Posted April 19, 2015 How's everybody doing? I am 35 pounds down since 2/3/15. Starting weight was 215. Now at 175! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LSF 264 Posted April 19, 2015 Lucky you!! You're doing better than me. I'm only down 24 pounds and mine was 2/4th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borg/assimilated 576 Posted April 20, 2015 I am down 37 pounds, 27 since surgery on 2/3/2015. I am really amazed at how well I've adjusted so far to the tiny tummy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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