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So I am new to the group and haven't introduced myself or given my story. I am 43, female,at start 259 lbs. I have been big my entire life. I have always done a lot of bluff hiking and walking but never lost much for very long. Started getting sick, never feeling good, ending up with diabetes, high cholesterol, high BP oh had I have hidradenitis suppurativa which they say is because of my weight. Which I know is bull because other family has it that is not fat. So when I found out my insurance would finally cover it I decide it was time to stop thinking about it and just do it. So on December 14th I had surgery. It has been a struggle since then. I found out I have non alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. I skipped the fatty liver and scaring of the liver and went right for cirrhosis. I guess I am doing ok and they are hoping it will turn around or at least stop where it is at. That freaks me out really bad but I can't let my family know that. I am the one that keeps everything together and running smoothly. So I suck it up and worry on my own time. I am having such a hard time getting in my fluids and Protein. I get about 20 to 30 oz. of fluids and 20 to 30g of protein a day. I still can't eat more then about 1 med cup of food and I am so full I get sick. I just found out I have a nodule in my stomach that is taking up all the room why I feel full all the time. Oh and I still have to take 30 units of lantus and they still are in the 130-170(for diabetes) But on the plus side I have lost just over 20lbs and 3 in on my waits. I check my weight and measurements and pics every week.I just want to feel better. Going in once a week or so for IV fluids sucks. They usually get the IV in after about 5 pokes and I'm afraid of needles. I however enjoying not having to work. But would go back if it meant feeling better. Any advice from anyone would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for reading

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It is normal to struggle with liquids for the first couple of weeks. I am guessing you have a blockage that needs to be addressed which should help you.

Have they talked about using a balloon to open up your pouch for you? That will really help you get enough nourishment in although it does sound like you are able to eat and drink some.

At your stage I was on puréed foods only and could maybe get 1/8th to 1/4th of a cup of finely puréed food in.

Honestly the most critical thing for you to focus on right now is your liquids.< /p>

I struggled terribly in the beginning. I had to literally hold the cup in my hand and constantly sip sip sip all day long for those first 8 weeks.

It takes about 8 weeks before the swelling goes down enough to take bigger sips.

You might try that approach or setting an actual timer to go off every 5 minutes. When it goes off, you sip.

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Same here it is a struggle the first few weeks.I had surgery Dec 28 and it is no cake walk.As I write l am laying in bed with my electric heating pad.I had to go to work the second week for a few hours everyday.The pain was unprecedented.?..but everyday is a new day and it gets easier.

I am different than most.I only weigh myself weekly.I am losing but not incredibly fast or slow...once I am losing steadily I am happy.It is not a rush game.Just stick to the plan.

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