Lost Too Much Weight

[sue in ne 1]

Glad to hear you are feeling better a bit better. Other than the quantity issue, what your Doctor and nutritionist laid out sounds pretty normal. If your doctor allows it, there are probiotic capsules (they are rather large) to take when antibiotics, affect the good bacteria. Been there. My doctor recommended them but I didn't have this problem post surgery. health food stores carry them in the refrigeration section.

[umystifyme 3]

Glad to hear you are feeling better a bit better. Other than the quantity issue, what your Doctor and nutritionist laid out sounds pretty normal. If your doctor allows it, there are probiotic capsules (they are rather large) to take when antibiotics, affect the good bacteria. Been there. My doctor recommended them but I didn't have this problem post surgery. health food stores carry them in the refrigeration section.

Sue,

Thank you soo much for your concern, advice, and support. I'm really relieved that was I was able to see my pcp today and actually have a long discussion with my surgeon (he's out of state). It was also nice to see my program coordinator and the nutritionist today and go over what I should be eating and how much.

I did learn that they do make probiotic pearls and I bought some. I'm eating Soup, apple sauce, and fudgecicles. I have not had diarrhea since yesterday.

My doctors and my nutritionist stressed that I'd vomit if I overate. It all makes sense, since the band forms a type of funnel. It will overflow at the top, making you vomit before it will overflow at the bottom. This was all explained to me at my education seminar but I had forgotten in my panic. After seeing the diagrams again and having it all explained, it all makes sense to me and I am relieved. And I am feeling SOO much better.

Thanks again, Sue!! :biggrin:

[sue in ne 1]

Am Glad you are feeling beter. I know itis a lot to learn and deal with all at once. When something seems to go wrong, It is easy to fear the worst. Rest helps. the New Year should look better already

[nebraskahickchi 2]

Amy,

So glad to hear you are feeling much better!

I've been even more active today so my little gas issue is hopefully going to resolve itself soon.

I can't believe I am 7 days post-op myself. My mother, son and his girlfriend all have made comments ALREADY about how they can tell I've lost weight! Hope they aren't just trying to make me feel good? lol

I love this forum. I live in an area where there just aren't any support groups. I think they have Overeaters Anon... but that is it?

Thank you all for being here. :biggrin:

Much Love,

Carleen

[umystifyme 3]

Amy,

So glad to hear you are feeling much better!

I've been even more active today so my little gas issue is hopefully going to resolve itself soon.

I can't believe I am 7 days post-op myself. My mother, son and his girlfriend all have made comments ALREADY about how they can tell I've lost weight! Hope they aren't just trying to make me feel good? lol

I love this forum. I live in an area where there just aren't any support groups. I think they have Overeaters Anon... but that is it?

Thank you all for being here. :tt2:

Much Love,

Carleen

Hi Carleen!! :laugh:

It's so great to hear back from you!

WOW!! 7 Days already! Time flies, doesn't it?!! I'm 6 days post-op. I'm POSITIVE that you've lost weight and that it's noticeable. YAY!!

I was out and about today and people asked if I had lost weight. My pcp and my nutritionist weighed me yesterday and I had lost 6.2 lbs since Dec 23rd! I can tell the difference in my clothes and in my watch. I put my watch on for the first time since surgery and it just dangled on my wrist. It was an awesome feeling.

I agree with you. This forum is great for support. My friends, family, and even some of my doctors did not feel that I should get this surgery. When I was frustrated and depressed, I was able to find comfort and support here.

I'm still experiencing some pain around the port site and discomfort when doing certain movements, such as bending to put my shoes on and off. Other than that, I'm doing much better. I'm still experiencing gas on and off but no diarrhea!

Have a great night, Carleen and keep us updated on your progress. I start my solid food on Thursday. I can't wait! I'm starving! :w00t:

Hugs,

Amy

[umystifyme 3]

I'm 8 days post-op and went back to work today. I worked 9 hours and oh my!! I can FEEL it!! I definitely went back too soon. I hope I didn't cause any damage to the band itself, the port, or any of the incision sites.

A lesson learned. I will be taking the next week off.

On a brighter note:

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! HAVE A FABULOUS, ROCKIN' 2010!!

I am soo excited to be on this journey right now. It feels SO great to be banded!! :biggrin:

[sue in ne 1]

umystifyme, Congrats. Remember, you cannot lift over a certian weight, for several weeks. that may affect you at work. This will get better. Stay in, exercise, and rest. Happy New YEar and New You!

[umystifyme 3]

umystifyme, Congrats. Remember, you cannot lift over a certian weight, for several weeks. that may affect you at work. This will get better. Stay in, exercise, and rest. Happy New YEar and New You!

I thought there was a weight restriction too on lifting. I questioned my surgeon about this issue and he said I was fine. His staff also said during the education classes that I could do anything as long as it didn't hurt.

Anyways... here's my story...

I'm a cashier at a local grocery store. Not to complain but they put me on a 9 hr shift (9 am-6 pm) my first day back. And on top of it, they only gave me a bagger from 9-1. I had to do my own bagging from 1-6pm. I was exhausted by 10 am and in severe pain by noon. I was in tears by 3 pm and begging to go home by 4 pm. They let me go home at 5:45 pm. I almost went to the ER last night the pain was so severe. It was worst than the day of surgery. But I couldn't go b/c my insurance expired at midnight.

Now my port area is swollen and I am in a lot of pain.

I'm scared that I might've damaged something.

Anyways, I called off today. I also explained that I would not be returning to work before Jan 8th. It looks like I will not be returning for awhile considering what kind of work I do.

Sorry about venting....

Thanks everyone for listening to me. Thanks for all the support and advice.

Amy

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[sue in ne 1]

Amy, At this point, just rest and take it easy.. Lifting includes pushingitems down the check out counter, 20 # may be the max but you were probably doing it over end over. If you bagged, you probably did lift too much. ( Been there) just let your surgery heal. take some pain meds and rest.

[umystifyme 3]

Amy, At this point, just rest and take it easy.. Lifting includes pushingitems down the check out counter, 20 # may be the max but you were probably doing it over end over. If you bagged, you probably did lift too much. ( Been there) just let your surgery heal. take some pain meds and rest.

Why do I feel like I keep making stupid mistakes??

[sue in ne 1]

Amy, Welcome to the club, we all make mistakes. This is a learning process. Remember, when a toddler is learning to walk, we don't scold or berate them when they fall. You, are a toddler in this lapband experience. For now, just rest. Perhaps your surgeon underestimated how much you lift, push, and pull, so they left it up to you. Where i work, I had to have a note if there was any restriction; it was a liability issue. Most places do. Being at home and setting your own schedule is one thing , being in the work place is different. See how you feel in a few days. I did too much last Dec after banding -everything turned out OK but i worried, also. Right now you need to heal and rest.

[umystifyme 3]

Amy, Welcome to the club, we all make mistakes. This is a learning process. Remember, when a toddler is learning to walk, we don't scold or berate them when they fall. You, are a toddler in this LAP-BAND® experience. For now, just rest. Perhaps your surgeon underestimated how much you lift, push, and pull, so they left it up to you. Where i work, I had to have a note if there was any restriction; it was a liability issue. Most places do. Being at home and setting your own schedule is one thing , being in the work place is different. See how you feel in a few days. I did too much last Dec after banding -everything turned out OK but i worried, also. Right now you need to heal and rest.

Good analogy, Sue. Thanks soo much. I've been resting all day and that's what's on my schedule for this weekend.

[umystifyme 3]

I'm going on 12 days post-op and still don't feel well. I'm experiencing a lot of pain around the port area and around my belly button. I noticed that my belly button area is bruised today. It hurts to get in and out of bed. It hurts to stand and to even walk. I can't bend over without being in severe pain. I feel like I'm 3 days post-op.

All I've done since Thursday evening has been resting. Anyone else experience a rough recovery?

[sue in ne 1]

I'm going on 12 days post-op and still don't feel well. I'm experiencing a lot of pain around the port area and around my belly button. I noticed that my belly button area is bruised today. It hurts to get in and out of bed. It hurts to stand and to even walk. I can't bend over without being in severe pain. I feel like I'm 3 days post-op.

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Amy, You are also about 3 days post going back to work. The areas you mention would be sore from your attempt to go back to work. Still rest. You will feel bette rin another day or 2. rest is the best medicine.

[umystifyme 3]

Amy, You are also about 3 days post going back to work. The areas you mention would be sore from your attempt to go back to work. Still rest. You will feel bette rin another day or 2. rest is the best medicine.

You're right, Sue. I see my surgeon tomorrow~ Tues. Jan 5th. I'm excited to see him and to make sure that everything is okay. I'm sure it is but it'll be great to hear it from him!

I'm still stiff and sore. Worse than I was last Monday. But I know it's because I went back to work too soon.

I haven't started exercising yet because I'm afraid of doing damage to the band and/or port. And honestly, I've been in too much pain to do anything. I thought I'd wait to see my dr. first before I started to do any sort of physical activity again. Hopefully, he'll put my mind to ease and I'll start walking on the treadmill tomorrow. :smile2: