Nov 2020 Bypass Peeps?

[TrueNorth1 56]

29 minutes ago, Lanie Hardy said:

I’m on soft foods as well. I just think a piece of toast would fix my nausea. But I haven’t dared tried just in case!! I get light headed too when I try and exercise (walk for exercise, nothing really strenuous yet.) I figure you’re right, more food will help us! Hanging in!

Is it certain foods making you nauseous? Have you thrown up?

[TrueNorth1 56]

19 minutes ago, Grammie2 said:

Yes, I should have looked at my notebook a little closer! Lol I called a friend that had the operation over a year ago because I was afraid to throw up because of hurting my insides. She helped me thru it, but I was miserable going to bed last night. MUCH BETTER THIS MORNING!!

Oh no! I am sorry to hear that. Its hard because it is trial and error. We are told to try what we feel, very small and chew slowly, but we have no idea what our new stomach's will tolerate and when. At some point, we will all go through what you went through. So not looking forward to that!

[Lanie Hardy 30]

Just now, TrueNorth1 said:

Is it certain foods making you nauseous? Have you thrown up?

It’s not food. I’ve basically felt nauseous since surgery. Just how I live now. I did throw up once. I tried a spice mix on some ground turkey and up it came. Other then that I’ve kept everything down. Even all the other turkey I’ve eaten. So I know it was the spice. I’ve tried changing the temperature of food and Water, eating more and less... I don’t see my doctor again until Jan 8. Hopefully my body has adjusted by then. Jello does seem to settle it for a few minutes, but I try not to eat that as it has no nutrition. Any ideas?

[TrueNorth1 56]

32 minutes ago, shellzuk said:

Absolutely! I'm not the most patient of people-my wife literally tells me every day that I have had major surgery so I need to stop expecting to be back to my usual self in 5 minutes. I've played rugby for 12 years so I'm used to being able to run around and tackle things and I'm just not there yet and can't imagine I will be for a while. I've got the Wii out though and am having a bit of a play on that and hoping to do a few more walks next week. Glad it isn't just me with the light headedness!

its funny that we do that to ourselves! We did just have major surgery! Its been just about 4 weeks and our expectations for weight loss, exercise, etc is unbelievable. And yet, we keep doing it. Our bodies can only handle so much. No wonder we get stalls! Our poor bodies are saying "stop and let me recoup"! We want everything NOW. If we can just stop our minds and let it happen....because it will.

Now...to practice what I preach! I am just the worst! Maybe it will be my new years resolution!

[TrueNorth1 56]

9 minutes ago, Lanie Hardy said:

It’s not food. I’ve basically felt nauseous since surgery. Just how I live now. I did throw up once. I tried a spice mix on some ground turkey and up it came. Other then that I’ve kept everything down. Even all the other turkey I’ve eaten. So I know it was the spice. I’ve tried changing the temperature of food and Water, eating more and less... I don’t see my doctor again until Jan 8. Hopefully my body has adjusted by then. Jello does seem to settle it for a few minutes, but I try not to eat that as it has no nutrition. Any ideas?

Tha'ts awful. That cant be your life moving forward.

Have you tried gas-x? or gravol? or lemon ginger tea? You dont seem to be consuming very much so maybe it is the emptiness in your stomach? broth, Protein Shakes, tea and Jello to keep you hydrated and getting calories. Its not the best nutrient's but you may need more than you are getting.

[TrueNorth1 56]

38 minutes ago, Lanie Hardy said:

It’s not food. I’ve basically felt nauseous since surgery. Just how I live now. I did throw up once. I tried a spice mix on some ground turkey and up it came. Other then that I’ve kept everything down. Even all the other turkey I’ve eaten. So I know it was the spice. I’ve tried changing the temperature of food and Water, eating more and less... I don’t see my doctor again until Jan 8. Hopefully my body has adjusted by then. Jello does seem to settle it for a few minutes, but I try not to eat that as it has no nutrition. Any ideas?

Oh, one other thing I noticed....the Iron supplement. I no longer take at night. It wasn't making me feel too great. Maybe stop taking it for a few days and see if it is the iron. And of course, it can be your med's with your new stomach?

[Lanie Hardy 30]

Just now, TrueNorth1 said:

Tha'ts awful. That cant be your life moving forward.

Have you tried gas-x? or gravol? or lemon ginger tea? You dont seem to be consuming very much so maybe it is the emptiness in your stomach? broth, Protein Shakes, tea and Jello to keep you hydrated and getting calories. Its not the best nutrient's but you may need more than you are getting.

I haven’t tried the tea or gas-x I’m a chicken. If it’s not in my binder I don’t eat it 😂. Those are good ideas. I do get in at least 60 grams Protein and my 64 oz Water. And I try and get in some veggies every day. But that’s my max. I’m out of space with the meds and things. I’m on depakote (migraine drug), the one to stop gall stones and a prescription stool softener ( hasn’t run out from post-op.. I’m supposed to finish it.) I take all three of those 2x a day and then the Vitamins. Plus I have a pill in the morning 30 min before I can eat. And finally I’m on Percocet 3x a day (was on before surgery to manage back pain. I’ve had multiple back surgeries and I have nerve damage). It seems my first couple hours is just getting meds in which I’m sure isn’t helping the nausea... ahh surgery! I will try some tea, I’ve got a ton of herbal tea I love it and it is in the binder as approved for this stage on my diet. I’ve just been afraid of spice ever since I threw up.😂😂😂 this too shall pass 😬

[Lanie Hardy 30]

2 minutes ago, TrueNorth1 said:

Oh, one other thing I noticed....the Iron supplement. I no longer take at night. It wasn't making me feel too great. Maybe stop taking it for a few days and see if it is the Iron. And of course, it can be your med's with your new stomach?

I just wrote a book as a response 😂 and thought the same thing. Meds! Ughh. I don’t take iron seperate. It’s part of the chewable vitamins my surgeon recommended. I take one pill 4x a day spread out so I absorb more. Bariatricfusion Vitamins. Who knows what my body doesn’t like in them... thanks for the feedback! This has helped me walk through everything instead of just surviving. I usually just tuck up inside myself and survive. I get to change that as I change the outside! Thanks for your help!!

[TrueNorth1 56]

3 hours ago, Lanie Hardy said:

I just wrote a book as a response 😂 and thought the same thing. Meds! Ughh. I don’t take Iron seperate. It’s part of the chewable vitamins my surgeon recommended. I take one pill 4x a day spread out so I absorb more. Bariatricfusion Vitamins. Who knows what my body doesn’t like in them... thanks for the feedback! This has helped me walk through everything instead of just surviving. I usually just tuck up inside myself and survive. I get to change that as I change the outside! Thanks for your help!!

Yes, all the meds taken on the most part an empty stomach I am sure is wreaking havoc. Can you call your doctor previous to your January appointment? It seems along time to suffer.

Will this surgery help with some of the other issues ie. back?

[Grammie2 37]

4 hours ago, Lanie Hardy said:

I just wrote a book as a response 😂 and thought the same thing. Meds! Ughh. I don’t take Iron seperate. It’s part of the chewable vitamins my surgeon recommended. I take one pill 4x a day spread out so I absorb more. Bariatricfusion Vitamins. Who knows what my body doesn’t like in them... thanks for the feedback! This has helped me walk through everything instead of just surviving. I usually just tuck up inside myself and survive. I get to change that as I change the outside! Thanks for your help!!

It’s very possible it’s the Percocet that is too much for your small pouch. I know it can have that affect in a normal person, so it may be worth a phone call to your doctor and seeing what he says about it. I definitely think you should call. He needs to know.

[Grammie2 37]

1 hour ago, TrueNorth1 said:

Yes, all the meds taken on the most part an empty stomach I am sure is wreaking havoc. Can you call your doctor previous to your January appointment? It seems along time to suffer.

Will this surgery help with some of the other issues ie. back?

You can call your doctor ANYTIME! AND THE DIETICIAN! THATS WHAT THEY ARE THERE FOR! YOU PAID FOR IT!DONT EVER LET THAT HOLD YOU BACK!

[Lanie Hardy 30]

2 hours ago, TrueNorth1 said:

Yes, all the meds taken on the most part an empty stomach I am sure is wreaking havoc. Can you call your doctor previous to your January appointment? It seems along time to suffer.

Will this surgery help with some of the other issues ie. back?

It will / already has!! I can do dishes without excruciating back pain already! I also have slept on my back some... the problem is I have permanent nerve damage. Part of the reason I got Bariatric surgery was so I can have another surgery where they implant into my back a nerve blocker. I had to do this 1st because they imbed it into the fat in my back. They knew I was on the path for Bariatric surgery and wanted my fat on my back to be stable otherwise I would need another surgery to reposition the nerve blocker after I lost weight... so it’s a process and I’m praying if I lose enough the nerve pain will be bearable and I won’t have to have that surgery!!

[Lanie Hardy 30]

25 minutes ago, Grammie2 said:

You can call your doctor ANYTIME! AND THE DIETICIAN! THATS WHAT THEY ARE THERE FOR! YOU PAID FOR IT!DONT EVER LET THAT HOLD YOU BACK!

I’m always thinking this is normal. It will pass. I’m just being whiney. Thank you for reminding me pain is not normal!! I’m going to call them today!

[valentinedwv 3]

Joining late... gastric sleeve surgery was nov 30th... day 15, aka purée
Had a little plateau on week two/three... know
It was due to shifts to full liquid then on to purée

Now restarted the down as I’m no longer in starvation mode, and just started hitting calorie goals.

Decided I should calling puree, the Pate phase... blending up chicken, tuna into well, pate.

Down about 50 since the start of the liquid diet.< br />

[TrueNorth1 56]

39 minutes ago, valentinedwv said:

Joining late... gastric sleeve surgery was nov 30th... day 15, aka purée
Had a little plateau on week two/three... know
It was due to shifts to full liquid then on to purée

Now restarted the down as I’m no longer in starvation mode, and just started hitting calorie goals.

Decided I should calling puree, the Pate phase... blending up chicken, tuna into well, pate.

Down about 50 since the start of the liquid diet.< br />

Wow!! 50 pounds in 2 weeks?

And welcome