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Topic: RE: 3 month (really 3 1/2) mos out CHECKUP UPDATE
WOW! You are doing so great!!! Good for you. Wow, to be at goal so soon! I'm glad the vomiting has subsided and you have a game plan for the future. Also, that's wonderful about your skin. Good to know you won't need any plastics...can't say the same for me....LOL Really though, you have done a fabulous job and I hope for your sake you don't get too much skinnier. Just follow doc's orders and you should be okay. Best of luck for the future!!!!
Topic: RE: 3 month (really 3 1/2) mos out CHECKUP UPDATE
Sounds great!! I can't believe you are that close to goal! Crazy! I'm glad you have a lead on how to stop vomiting so much. Way to go, girl.
Topic: RE: How are you labs?
3 1/2 mos out....
My labs were excellent with only my calcium being a little low. She said my protein was excellent, vitamin D was fantastic (she did look over and notice my tan and said "you're getting sun, good" lol we have a pool)... everything else was right on the mark. At 1 month out my potassium was low, been taking supplements and it's great now.
My labs were excellent with only my calcium being a little low. She said my protein was excellent, vitamin D was fantastic (she did look over and notice my tan and said "you're getting sun, good" lol we have a pool)... everything else was right on the mark. At 1 month out my potassium was low, been taking supplements and it's great now.
Topic: 3 month (really 3 1/2) mos out CHECKUP UPDATE
So yesterday I finally had the big 3 month checkup with the PA at my surgeon's office. She was quite impressed and very proud of me. I am down to 181, from 258... 248 the day of surgery (lost 10 lbs in the 2 wk pre-op diet) I am 6 lbs away from my goal already... She said that she is happy that I am making such great progress and that I can start the maintenance phase of my diet! I am allowed to eat salad and a little bread, more good carbs (fruits and veggies) and told me to try to increase the amount I can eat (still can only fit 2-3 oz max). She wants to see me get up to 4 oz a meal (she told me that at 1 month out and I cannot do it still!) She did warn me that because surgery is still so new to me, that I will surpass my goal weight by A LOT (30-50 lbs she predicts) and will have a hard time slowing/stopping weight loss, but it will give me some room to gain weight (which she also says will be hard for me, very hard, first time for everything haha). I DO NOT want to lose that much weight. I am at 181 now and I feel skinny. I am 5'8, my BMI is 28 and I am pleased a*****h! I cannot imagine myself at like 130 lbs! YUCK. I want to be curvy and have already lost my bubbly butt (wanted to keep some plumpness but its already fallen flat) and my boobs...from a 42C to a B at best! (thank u victoria's secret and the miraculous bra- adds TWO cup sizes, get it! Best $55 Ive EVER spent lol!) I am doing more muscle toning excercise to firm up more but I really dont have much extra skin at all, which I feel very lucky about. I cant believe I have come this far so soon!
I asked her about my vomiting issues. In the last wk, I noticed that if I wait TWO hours before drinking after meals, no vomiting. Told the PA who says "Based on what we've talked about since surgery, I think you have more secretions (phlegm in pouch) in the AM and in between meals but you also have a smaller than average pouch. So hot drinks before meals and in the morning and wait the 2 hrs and see if farther down the line it improves" was so glad to hear that it wasn't a stricture. I haven't vomited in 3 days. It's a miracle.
Good luck to everyone else on their weight loss journeys. It is amazing, isn't it??? My only regret is not doing it sooner, although I couldn't because I wasn't heavy enough...lol ironic eh?
I asked her about my vomiting issues. In the last wk, I noticed that if I wait TWO hours before drinking after meals, no vomiting. Told the PA who says "Based on what we've talked about since surgery, I think you have more secretions (phlegm in pouch) in the AM and in between meals but you also have a smaller than average pouch. So hot drinks before meals and in the morning and wait the 2 hrs and see if farther down the line it improves" was so glad to hear that it wasn't a stricture. I haven't vomited in 3 days. It's a miracle.
Good luck to everyone else on their weight loss journeys. It is amazing, isn't it??? My only regret is not doing it sooner, although I couldn't because I wasn't heavy enough...lol ironic eh?
Topic: RE: 4 mos out...STILL VOMITING DAILY! HELP!
Wow! I don't think that's right. I really hope you are able to get the help you need. I have only thrown up once and it lasted 30 seconds I can't fathum having this on a daily basis.
Topic: RE: 4 mos out...STILL VOMITING DAILY! HELP!
I am having the exact same problem. They have me taking 40 mg of Nexium and Reglan but it is not helping. I'm behind for my 3month ck up too they cant get me in until 12 Aug. The papaya enzymes do help some. I never had reflux problems before so this is real hard for me to deal with also. Vomiting everyday is not my idea of fun. I hope you get answers and relief.
Topic: RE: 4 mos out...STILL VOMITING DAILY! HELP!
I haven't been on in a while. I am so sorry you are still having this issue. I have been very fortunate to be able to handle everything and yet its a curse. It opens doors I don't want to have.
I wish you better days ahead. I am stuck at 198lbs. My thyroid is now underactive and my blood pressure runs very low (90/60). My PCP is working with me on these issues. I check in every now and then to see what people have posted, and remember you having your surgery right after me, so it prompted a responce. I will say a little prayer tonight that you feel better soon and have your issues resolved. Have a happy life. Kathy
I wish you better days ahead. I am stuck at 198lbs. My thyroid is now underactive and my blood pressure runs very low (90/60). My PCP is working with me on these issues. I check in every now and then to see what people have posted, and remember you having your surgery right after me, so it prompted a responce. I will say a little prayer tonight that you feel better soon and have your issues resolved. Have a happy life. Kathy
Topic: RE: 4 mos out...STILL VOMITING DAILY! HELP!
geesh, I hope they can check you out, that definitely doesn't sound right. Let us know what happens!
Topic: RE: 4 mos out...STILL VOMITING DAILY! HELP!
I am so sorry you are going through this. I agree with you, it could be a stricture or it could just be that you cannot tolerate meat. Some of us can't, you know. I can but I've read so many others who said they can't. Are you taking B-1? I've read a lot of good things about the connection between B-1 and nausea/vomiting. Also, you could try some natural papaya enzymes from your local health food store. You chew them after each meal to help digestion.
Hope things look up for you.
Take care!
Hope things look up for you.
Take care!