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Topic: RE: Mood swings?
I can relate. My swings were mostly due to taking steroids for a respiratory infection 3 weeks post-op, but being back at work is difficult. The constant questions/inquiries about how much I've lost as well as comments about my appearance put me on the defensive and make me angry. I don't like being the poster child for weight loss for anyone. This is a very private struggle.
Topic: RE: What are you having at 2-3 weeks out??
it's because you are in ketosis. the same thing that happens when you are on a low carb/high protein diet. it's a sign that your body is burning it's own fat sources. it will go away when you can add healthy carbs back into your diet.
Topic: RE: Mood swings?
I haven't had a whole bunch of mood swings, but have to wonder why. We were warned that mood swings would be fairly common.
Topic: RE: What does "FULL" feel like to you?
i get a feeling in my mid chest that says, no more. i am trying really hard to be mindful of each bite of food, so that i dont just continue to eat until my alloted portion is gone. sometimes i really dont need it. Mindfullness is the key I think.
Dawn
Topic: RE: What are you having at 2-3 weeks out??
I am 11 days out and eating cottage cheese, refried beans, soft boiled eggs, cream of wheat, milk, popsicles, pudding, jello, tons of water, tea, 1 cup coffee in the morning , oh and applesauce. I try to get in as much of a protein drink each day as i can tolerate but it really gags me. I eat because i have to, i can feel my energy dwindle if i go too long but have no hunger, no pain, no dumping and no problems what so ever! I am supposed to be on just full liquids, but this is what is working for me and keeping me feeling alert and healthy at this point. I hope I am not doing the wrong thing but every body is different, and my regimine is working for me. I can't wait for fish , meat, veggies and fruit tho! Dawn ps i am losing weight too!
Topic: GOOD EVENING FROM CINCINNATI, OHIO
I AM STILL STRUGGLING. YOU JUST DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH YOU TAKE FOR GRANTED IN LIFE UNTIL YOUR LIFE FALLS APART.
PEOPLE WHO WERE YOUR FRIENDS BEFORE SURGERY, AND AFTER SURGERY, NO LONGER WANT ANYTHING TO DO WITH YOU AFTER HAVING A TOTAL REVERSAL. THAT'S SAD. I WANT TO SHARE MY FEELINGS JUST LIKE YOU GUYS/GIRLS DO.
EVERY WEEK I HAVE A VISIT FROM A NURSE, I AM STILL ON IV MEDS BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT ABSORBED BY MOUTH JUST LIKE MY VITAMINS AREN'T. AND EATING? WHAT IS THAT REALLY? I AM OVERWEIGHT NOW, DUE TO TUBE FEEDS IN RECENT MONTHS. BUT, I WOULD RATHER BE A SIZE 12-14 AND BE BREATHING. I CAN AT LEAST SEE MY FAMILY EVERYDAY. I JUST SAW MY GRANDDAUGHTER SKYLAR ON SUNDAY. I CAN'T BE AROUND ANYONE SICK DUE TO MY IMMUNE SYSTEM, AND MY PORTACATH IN MY CHEST (my IV).
WE WENT OUT TO EAT TOGETHER, BUT DUE TO NAUSEA, I COULDN'T EAT. I JUST SIPPED ON A WATER, BUT HAD WONDERFUL CONVERSATION.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL. BE SAFE, AND ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS, TAKE IN YOUR PROTEIN, AND VITAMINS. ALTHOUGH, I DID, AND LOOK WHERE IT GOT ME.
AGAIN MY EMAIL IS [email protected] .
Sandy Pierce
Cincinnati, Ohio
Former owner of imnotfatanymore.com
Topic: RE: Mood swings?
I had mine on 3/12. I just dont care to talk to anyone. They call all day long checking on me and seeing how I am doing. The first 2 weeks were bad even in the hospital I didnt want to answer the phone. This last week however has been a little better.
jennadweeb
on 4/8/08 3:38 am
on 4/8/08 3:38 am
Topic: RE: What are you having at 2-3 weeks out??
i eat anything. not sweets but food wise. my dr said as long as i can tolerate it, then go ahead. yesterday i had wendy's chili. and i had a fajita salad today.
Topic: RE: Regrets
My doctor recommends Gas-X, but I found that Mylanta Gas worked better for me. I also find that it helps to usse a heating pad when you lie down. The gas has been awful.
Kenya
Topic: Mood swings?
I got the surgery a little more than two weeks ago and there are a few things that seem to be weird in my peronality. I am usually one to stay calm no matter what, now it kinda feels like my testosterone levels were through the roof. I am so aggressive! It has its advantages and disadvantages, but god it's weird. A psychiatrist friend of mine said that he would have expected mild depression from RnY patients.
What are your experiences?
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