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Topic: Day 3 of pre-op torture
So today is the 3rd day (out of 10) of NOTHING but liquids...
I am allowed 3 protein shakes a day and allllllllllllll the sugar free liquids, jello, broth and popsicles I want. I am doing ok, first day was easy, yesterday I had a headache alll day long and i'm not allowed to take advil
that is the only thing that usually works for me. I was sooo hungry last night I took a sleeping pill and went to bed early..lol
Getting ready ton conquer day 3 off to work for me, lets see how this goes. ONLY 8 more days til surgery!
Oh and I am only taking in 600ish calories...seems rather low to me
How is everyone else doing?
I am allowed 3 protein shakes a day and allllllllllllll the sugar free liquids, jello, broth and popsicles I want. I am doing ok, first day was easy, yesterday I had a headache alll day long and i'm not allowed to take advil
that is the only thing that usually works for me. I was sooo hungry last night I took a sleeping pill and went to bed early..lolGetting ready ton conquer day 3 off to work for me, lets see how this goes. ONLY 8 more days til surgery!
Oh and I am only taking in 600ish calories...seems rather low to me
How is everyone else doing?
RNY-4/29/2010
HW 273 / SW 265/ CW 232/ GW 140
(!? I will get there some day!)
RNY revision/repair! 6/18/19
Topic: RE: I feel behind the curve
For me, I REALLY try getting my fluids in, at least 40oz a day (or hubby berates me!) and take ALL of my supplements. I'm trying to add in protein shakes, but I can only handle the Atkins Advantage ones right now. The two other times I've tried, I believe, caused me to dump. I was either dry heaving or actually vomiting, got chills, bad gas pains, the diarrhea. I am not sure if it's too much, too soon or what the deal is.
I also weigh myself about the same time each day. After I wake up and go to the bathroom. Remember you fluctuate daily based on your water levels!! A couple of days ago the scale read 287, but today is says 281. Tomorrow it could be back up to 284....I figure as long as I'm losing and feeling better day by day, it's all good!
Another thing, too, which you probably don't want to hear is that the weight didn't get there overnight, it's not going to come off overnight either as much as we wi**** would!
Take care Rachel! If you want to talk, just let me know =) **HUGS**
I also weigh myself about the same time each day. After I wake up and go to the bathroom. Remember you fluctuate daily based on your water levels!! A couple of days ago the scale read 287, but today is says 281. Tomorrow it could be back up to 284....I figure as long as I'm losing and feeling better day by day, it's all good!
Another thing, too, which you probably don't want to hear is that the weight didn't get there overnight, it's not going to come off overnight either as much as we wi**** would!
Take care Rachel! If you want to talk, just let me know =) **HUGS**
Karen ~ Had surgery 4-13-10!! Lost 30lbs in 3months pre-op
Highest 350 ~ surgery weight 297.5 ~ current 195 ~ goal 175 (August 2012)
Highest 350 ~ surgery weight 297.5 ~ current 195 ~ goal 175 (August 2012)
Topic: I feel behind the curve
Okay...so I am one week out from surgery, and physically I feel great. I have had a couple emotional breakdowns, but all in all I am doing pretty good. I don't know if I am just beating myself up or what, but I see all these people who have lost like 18lbs the first week and 26 by the second and I just feel behind the curve. My highest weight was 345. When I started pre-op I was 329 and the day of surgery I was 315. When I came home from the hospital I weighed more than I did the day of surgery, but I think that was from the fluids, I weighed in at 323 on 4/16, the day I cam home. Today I weighed in at 310.5. Again, I know a loss is a good loss, but I just feel like I should have lost more than that. Take away the fluid weight and I have only lost 4.5 from surgery day. Is this good or is it just me?
Me (30), Hubby (34)
Surgery date April 13th!!!
RNY
Type II diabetes, PCOS and high blood pressure
Surgery date April 13th!!!
RNY
Type II diabetes, PCOS and high blood pressure
Topic: RE: open rny and gallbladder removal in 1 day!!
hey there. i am allergic to NSAIDs, so that has been hard. but now i have an even better reason that i can't take them. i have a lot of pain. i just take morphine, which doesn't take away most of if.. i am hoping that after surgery, my pain will be cut down and hopefully i can stop taking the pain meds.
Murf
Topic: Learned a lesson today
I learned how to actually sip. lol. I was so sick all day. everytime i ate or drank it came right back up. So i called my dr.'s PA. She did the barium test and something else to see if i had any leaks or a problem with my esophegus. Everything was great inside.She taught me how to drink. I am still swollen in one area and it is a pretty small hole stuff has to pass through thats why i was not able to hold anything down She showed me how to drink. I feel a million times better now. Although i just wanna gulp down an ice cold drink.
Oh and i lost 9 lbs so far.
Oh and i lost 9 lbs so far.
Topic: RE: 18 days out and eggs
I don't have a pouch but I've had eggs since 8 days out, so hopefully that makes you feel better. I can only eat 1/2 scrambled but trying egg salad tomorrow. Good luck and you are doing fine.
Topic: RE: Nine Days and Still Tired
I just quit fighting the fatigue and I STILL take a nap when needed! I think it can only help me get back on my feet quicker. The good part is, yesterday I was 5 weeks out, felt the very best since surgery and can feel myself getting energy back. However, it is very slow and we should all progress at our own speed. Do what feels good. I know for you that is VERY active; but, it will come back. Patience, patience, patience. (Of which I have none for myself!) So good to hear from you! Zella
Topic: RE: 18 days out and eggs
Thanks Shea..I feel better knowing I did no harm to myself..what else was on that list of foods she gave you?
Topic: RE: Bruise on my side for no reason
the Doctor said it was the side effect of lovenox...had me put anti-itch cream on it and a heating pad said it will eventually go away.
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