Need a buddy/mentor please :)

[Dana Hardin Cook 10]

Hello,

I am 6 weeks post-op and I could really use a buddy or mentor to walk me through this process.

I am 47 and my VSG surgery was on 8/10/16. I am having some issues and I could really use some help from someone who has been through the process.

Thank you & God Bless,

Dana

[Katie2016 17]

I'm only 5 weeks post op my vsg 8/15. I have had done things to deal with myself I am willing to help u if I can.

[erp 2,016]

You can PM me.

[Katie2016 17]

Is this a pm?

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[erp 2,016]

A PM is a private message, like an email to one person versus a thread like this that everyone can read. You can ask specific questions on this thread and I and anyone else reading it can reply. In a PM only the person you send it to can reply.

How are you doing so far?

[Katie2016 17]

A PM is a private message, like an email to one person versus a thread like this that everyone can read. You can ask specific questions on this thread and I and anyone else reading it can reply. In a PM only the person you send it to can reply.

How are you doing so far?

As of Monday I will be seven weeks I feel a little more normal because I am able to eat however I am still trying to embrace myself for the hairloss.. I always get my protien and Vitamins however some days are harder than others. I really think the first 4 plus weeks is the emotional part of the procedure. I myself seal with anxiety and had really hard time because I couldn't eat couldn't smoke couldn't have a drink and was really left with my emotions.

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[erp 2,016]

It is so hard the first few weeks. I remember watching the food Network while at home recovering the first week post op and feeling so sad and sorry for myself like I would never get to eat again. I'm glad each week is getting a little easier and so proud that are following your plan and not using food or alcohol to deal with things. That is an emotional challenge for us all and where the saying on here that "they operate on our bellies and not our brains" comes from as we all learn to deal with our emotions. Following the post op plan/guidelines helped me a lot the first few months because it kept me focused. I kept a whiteboard to track my Water and Vitamins early on. Keep up the good work!

[Dana Hardin Cook 10]

I just need someone to bounce ideas off, and to make sure that I am not sabotaging myself by doing the wrong things or eating the wrong foods.

[Sexybell1234 2]

I am 46 and i had my vgs on 8-29-16 and it have been hell i can't go to the bathroom to do number 2 it's been 25 days and no movement. I don't no what to do

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Im sorry 8-29-16

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[Sexybell1234 2]

I'm only 5 weeks post op my vsg 8/15. I have had done things to deal with myself I am willing to help u if I can.

Yes i could use some help i am 7 weeks out and i haven't did number 2 in 25 days called DR. And no help can u help

Hello,

I am 6 weeks post-op and I could really use a buddy or mentor to walk me through this process.

I am 47 and my VSG surgery was on 8/10/16. I am having some issues and I could really use some help from someone who has been through the process.

Thank you & God Bless,

Dana

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[Katie2016 17]

I'm only 5 weeks post op my vsg 8/15. I have had done things to deal with myself I am willing to help u if I can.

Yes i could use some help i am 7 weeks out and i haven't did number 2 in 25 days called DR. And no help can u help

Hello,

I am 6 weeks post-op and I could really use a buddy or mentor to walk me through this process.

I am 47 and my VSG surgery was on 8/10/16. I am having some issues and I could really use some help from someone who has been through the process.

Thank you & God Bless,

Dana

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I can try my best and try and answer

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[Katie2016 17]

I'm only 5 weeks post op my vsg 8/15. I have had done things to deal with myself I am willing to help u if I can.

Yes i could use some help i am 7 weeks out and i haven't did number 2 in 25 days called DR. And no help can u help

Hello,

I am 6 weeks post-op and I could really use a buddy or mentor to walk me through this process.

I am 47 and my VSG surgery was on 8/10/16. I am having some issues and I could really use some help from someone who has been through the process.

Thank you & God Bless,

Dana

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I can try my best and try and answer

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As far as the restroom relief .

. I took Miralax it is gentle tasteless and devolved in Water .. I also took benefiber as well

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[erp 2,016]

I am 46 and i had my vgs on 8-29-16 and it have been hell i can't go to the bathroom to do number 2 it's been 25 days and no movement. I don't no what to do

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Im sorry 8-29-16

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This is long enough that you should go into your MD. In the meantime, getting all your fluids in is critically important, ceasing all narcotics (if you are still taking any pain meds from surgery), and as others have mentioned, a stool softener. For me, Miralax was ineffective. I took Dulcolax. We eat so little initially that infrequent BMs are normal. No BM however is not normal so you should be seen to make sure you are not impacted or something else is going on.