Salonboi 353 Posted May 19, 2015 I hade surgery last Thursday. I hadn't prepared for the pain. Worst pain I have ever had. It is Tuesday now and I am finally off pain mess. Trying to stay positive. Can't wait until I can have pureed food. liquid diet is a bummer but loosing weight. Lost six pounds since surgery.Welcome to the May thread.. Yes the pain was bad, but it's gonna be so worth it in the end. I hope it gets better for ya soon ???? The world according to eggface This is a web site, has a lot of great bariatric info, check it out. Just sharing. I follow her on Pinterest, she has a lot of great ideas. I totally forgot to share that information, so glad you did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nancynew 198 Posted May 19, 2015 This is an AMAZING thread. Keep posting. I am noticing a lot of comments with incisions itching. Me too ! That's a sign of healing , so I'm told. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SavorySweet 52 Posted May 19, 2015 I hade surgery last Thursday. I hadn't prepared for the pain. Worst pain I have ever had. It is Tuesday now and I am finally off pain mess. Trying to stay positive. Can't wait until I can have pureed food. liquid diet is a bummer but loosing weight. Lost six pounds since surgery. You're just one week behind me ????. I was so relieved to be off the pain meds too! The time goes by so fast, and I feel like there is always something that I am supposed to be remembering to do; drink, Vitamins, Protein shakes etc. Its hard to keep up. But I already feel that it is so worth it, for whatever improvements I get, I am grateful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nancynew 198 Posted May 19, 2015 Hello all I was wondering if anyone has or knows of a good bariatric cookbook. I'm gonna research to internet but just thought I would ask. Will let you all know if I find something good. Usually when I would diet , I can find and eat the same 5 or 6 food items over and over. Thinking maybe because I am no longer "dieting" but adopting a new lifestyle, may help to have variety. I'm just using Pinterest and Google searches as my cookbook. Good luck finding one.Yes , I'm finding Pinterest to be very helpful. If I do come across a good book I will share. The thing I do t like about most cookbooks is too many ingredients for recipe. Do you know what I mean? If I see a recipe and there are more then maybe 5 or 6 ingredients I lose interest in the recipe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nancynew 198 Posted May 20, 2015 Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SavorySweet 52 Posted May 20, 2015 Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out. So Good to hear! I, on the other hand, just called my Doc's office. I woke up with pain under my mid left rib cage when I take deep breaths. It has gotten a little worse, hurts pretty severe when I sneeze or cough. They told me to take some pain meds, in case it is swelling associated with the surgery and they want me to be seen tomorrow. I hope it has nothing to do with that damn inspirometer. I was rather lazy about breathing into it after about day 3????. I really don't feel like I have congestion or pneumonia, though. We shall see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nancynew 198 Posted May 20, 2015 Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out.So Good to hear! I, on the other hand, just called my Doc's office. I woke up with pain under my mid left rib cage when I take deep breaths. It has gotten a little worse, hurts pretty severe when I sneeze or cough. They told me to take some pain meds, in case it is swelling associated with the surgery and they want me to be seen tomorrow. I hope it has nothing to do with that damn inspirometer. I was rather lazy about breathing into it after about day 3????. I really don't feel like I have congestion or pneumonia, though. We shall see. Good you called the doctor. I wouldn't take any chances. Hope everything is ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salonboi 353 Posted May 21, 2015 Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out.So Good to hear! I, on the other hand, just called my Doc's office. I woke up with pain under my mid left rib cage when I take deep breaths. It has gotten a little worse, hurts pretty severe when I sneeze or cough. They told me to take some pain meds, in case it is swelling associated with the surgery and they want me to be seen tomorrow. I hope it has nothing to do with that damn inspirometer. I was rather lazy about breathing into it after about day 3????. I really don't feel like I have congestion or pneumonia, though. We shall see. I hope everything is ok!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imjenn 167 Posted May 21, 2015 I am so ecstatic! I am 2 pounds away from my first goal of being under 300 pounds!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nancynew 198 Posted May 21, 2015 I am so ecstatic! I am 2 pounds away from my first goal of being under 300 pounds!!Hooray !!! Jenn that's awesome. It feels so good to see the scale go down, after struggling with weight for so long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imjenn 167 Posted May 21, 2015 I am so ecstatic! I am 2 pounds away from my first goal of being under 300 pounds!!Hooray !!! Jenn that's awesome. It feels so good to see the scale go down, after struggling with weight for so long. Thank you!! And oh, most definitely! My freshman year of college I was around 286, but that was 3 years ago and I haven't been under 300 since!! Sooooo excited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salonboi 353 Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) I am so ecstatic! I am 2 pounds away from my first goal of being under 300 pounds!!Yay congratulations ???? it feels so good doesn't it!!!! Edited May 21, 2015 by Salonboi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nancynew 198 Posted May 21, 2015 Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out.So Good to hear! I, on the other hand, just called my Doc's office. I woke up with pain under my mid left rib cage when I take deep breaths. It has gotten a little worse, hurts pretty severe when I sneeze or cough. They told me to take some pain meds, in case it is swelling associated with the surgery and they want me to be seen tomorrow. I hope it has nothing to do with that damn inspirometer. I was rather lazy about breathing into it after about day 3????. I really don't feel like I have congestion or pneumonia, though. We shall see. Hello savorysweet, how did you make out at doctors. Nothing too serious I hope. The pain at the rib cage, did doctor have any idea of what's going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SavorySweet 52 Posted May 21, 2015 Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out.So Good to hear! I, on the other hand, just called my Doc's office. I woke up with pain under my mid left rib cage when I take deep breaths. It has gotten a little worse, hurts pretty severe when I sneeze or cough. They told me to take some pain meds, in case it is swelling associated with the surgery and they want me to be seen tomorrow. I hope it has nothing to do with that damn inspirometer. I was rather lazy about breathing into it after about day 3????. I really don't feel like I have congestion or pneumonia, though. We shall see. Hello savorysweet, how did you make out at doctors. Nothing too serious I hope. The pain at the rib cage, did doctor have any idea of what's going on. Thanks for checking on me. They sent me for a chest X-ray then read that and told me to go to hospital for CAT scan and some other test. So now we are playing the waiting game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nancynew 198 Posted May 21, 2015 Feeling pretty good today. 15 days out.So Good to hear! I, on the other hand, just called my Doc's office. I woke up with pain under my mid left rib cage when I take deep breaths. It has gotten a little worse, hurts pretty severe when I sneeze or cough. They told me to take some pain meds, in case it is swelling associated with the surgery and they want me to be seen tomorrow. I hope it has nothing to do with that damn inspirometer. I was rather lazy about breathing into it after about day 3????. I really don't feel like I have congestion or pneumonia, though. We shall see. Hello savorysweet, how did you make out at doctors. Nothing too serious I hope. The pain at the rib cage, did doctor have any idea of what's going on.Thanks for checking on me. They sent me for a chest X-ray then read that and told me to go to hospital for CAT scan and some other test. So now we are playing the waiting game.Let me know how you make out. Curious ... Hope it's nothing ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites