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So, officially, I gained 5.6 pounds taking in those liquids. I took in 2 liters a day for 2 days. The first day I didn't pee at all. The second day I peed all day and all last night.

So considering I'm good with liquids (because I can take 64oz now) my weigh in today put me at 28 pounds since surgery... bummer... I was so close to ONEderland... sigh.. what can you do? It's not like I'm at my starting weight, right? Lol

On a bright note, the benadryl helped a lot. My hives are mostly gone. I'm going back to Pepcid today and wait for my lame doctor to respond.

The only problem now is Protein.. I can't stomach it for the life of me. I've tried a variety of brands and all of them make me want to throw up right after.

Don't fret the 5 lbs...you still have a long span of losing. Do you feel so much better now that your pumped full of Fluid?

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Yes! I feel great! I'm not getting tired anymore going up the stairs. I'm eating again and the hives are mostly gone. Also, I think I've begun I feel hunger. Like my stomach is about to growl, but it never does. It's weird.
Yes, that is a weird feeling. I get that way too. I feel a lack of energy when it's time to eat. I wonder if it's a blood sugar thing.

one step at a time, one sip at a time, one pound at a time.

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I'm a little over 5 weeks post op. I have lost 20.2 lbs since surgery and 35.2 since pre-op diet. I feel like my weight loss is so slow compares to others. I am on soft foods, and can eat about 2 Oz at a time. I've already had 2 stalls. It's a little discouraging at times.

one step at a time, one sip at a time, one pound at a time.

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I'm a little over 5 weeks post op. I have lost 20.2 lbs since surgery and 35.2 since pre-op diet. I feel like my weight loss is so slow compares to others. I am on soft foods, and can eat about 2 Oz at a time. I've already had 2 stalls. It's a little discouraging at times.

one step at a time, one sip at a time, one pound at a time.

I'm 5 weeks post op also....and down 24 lbs. I feel pretty satisfied with that. The first 15 did just fall off over night though lol

Do you excersise regularly? I know I need to start doing some serious exercising....I feel plenty good to start aerobics or some power walking. I walk now but I need to step it up.

Tomorrow is my first follow up. Kind of curious.

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Did you start off with a lower bmi?

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@@Pup What do you mean with "started with a lower BMI"? :blink: Can you clarify?

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Follow-up was ok. They did a hemoglobin and ferritin test I requested (waiting for the results now) because I'm currently having a very, very, VERY heavy period after years of Cerazette (I'm scheduled for a Mirena now). I want to know if there is a problem because after years and years of PPI I'm not sure how much Iron my body has still stored. Never had a problem that indicated anemia but who knows?

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Today I did a PTA on a dialysis shunt. Took over an hour. Heavy X-ray coat and all.

I should have started with something quick and easy. Now I feel pretty beaten. :wacko:

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I have had the Mirena for 2 years now. I don't have periods. The only time I did was right after going on the blood thinners. It lasted a week. Still not a heavy period but enough for a light pad. Now I am back to no period!

I am down 25lbs since surgery! I also just ordered the Vitamin patch. I am going to give it a try since I hate chewing 4 Vitamins a day. Just the thought of it makes me want to throw up! I have a six week follow up next week where I hope to be cleared for all exercise. I have been cleared for exercise for the blood clots. So ready to start back at the Y doing classes!

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@@Pup What do you mean with "started with a lower BMI"? :blink: Can you clarify?

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Follow-up was ok. They did a hemoglobin and ferritin test I requested (waiting for the results now) because I'm currently having a very, very, VERY heavy period after years of Cerazette (I'm scheduled for a Mirena now). I want to know if there is a problem because after years and years of PPI I'm not sure how much Iron my body has still stored. Never had a problem that indicated anemia but who knows?

Sorry, the BMI question was meant for ChooChi73. She was unhappy with her weight loss so far and I just wondered if maybe she started with a lower BMI so didn't lose the weight as quickly as somebody that maybe had a higher BMI.

Sorry for any confusion

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@@Pup What do you mean with "started with a lower BMI"? :blink: Can you clarify?

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Follow-up was ok. They did a hemoglobin and ferritin test I requested (waiting for the results now) because I'm currently having a very, very, VERY heavy period after years of Cerazette (I'm scheduled for a Mirena now). I want to know if there is a problem because after years and years of PPI I'm not sure how much Iron my body has still stored. Never had a problem that indicated anemia but who knows?

Sorry, the BMI question was meant for ChooChi73. She was unhappy with her weight loss so far and I just wondered if maybe she started with a lower BMI so didn't lose the weight as quickly as somebody that maybe had a higher BMI.

Sorry for any confusion

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Sorry, I didn't realize that question was for me. No, my BMI was 46 on the day of surgery. My highest BMI was 48.5

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You look great!!!

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I was wondering how is everyone doing with the waiting 30 minutes after you drink before you have your protein/meal, and then waiting an hour after you eat before you have your liquids?

So what if I am having a Protein Drink that would also count as my Water intake, then want to eat my meal? If I'm eating Protein or drinking Protein back to back, do I need to have that time in between there where Im not eating or drinking anything?

Does my question make sense to anybody LOL

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What have y'all been doing for exercise? I am a bit discouraged when I think about it and need some help!

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