Having Issues!
I had my bypass on Oct 3 , 2007. I had a rough time the first week. I couldnt drink any of the shakes. Finally my nurse told me to try insure plus, and it worked. I went to my 2 week post op and they said that in all I had lost about 30 pounds. Well he wanted to have me lose 10 more in 2 more weeks. The scale hasnt budged. I know im not doing everything right though. Im not getting hardly any water in. Im trying to eat chicken and turkey but i just throw up or have bad diarriah. Im not sure what to eat. Im so week that I havent been walking. Im a litteral mess. Can somebody please give me the ABC's on what im doing. I feel lost and alone. Hope to hear from you soon.
Angela M.
Angela- I'm sorry that you are having such a rough time. I really think that at this point you have got to focus on getting in water. I had my RNY on 10/9, so I know that it isn't easy, but it really is essential. You are going to have a hard time with losing and feeling better until you can get it in (although 30 lbs. in 2 weeks is AMAZING). As far as what to eat, I too have trouble with chicken and turkey. The foods that I handle the best are tuna salad (either with lite mayo and teeny pickles, or the pre-made tuna sensations packets) and FF refried beans (mixed with some enchilada sauce and 2% cheese. These things go down really well. Hope you feel better soon.
-Meredith
Hi Angela, my RNY was 10/1. I've lost much less than you since surgery, so I think you're losing just fine. It's possible that you've hit a plateau while your body adjusts to losing the 30+ lbs. I don't think your doctore should care how much you lose, just that you are losing some weight or size betwen checkups. Stalls happen, and your doc should know that.
Get your water in!!! If water is hard, try any calorie-free or low calorie beverage that works for you. Sometimes plain water is hard on the tummy. Also try your bevs at different temperatures because cold can sometimes cause spasms which can hurt and be nauseating. I'd say tha****er is probably your biggest culprit right now... if you start to get dehydrated your body will store ever ounce!
Sounds like the poultry is making you dump. I can't eat chicken or turkey at all... they are pretty dry and dense and are hard for a lot of people. Try some seafood or lean ground beef. Try some beef jerky... weird I know, but it works for a lot of people. Don't forget that there is good protein in dairy products if you can tolerate them... milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese slices or sticks. Also, you can try adding some unflavored protein powder to mashed potatoes and soups.
I'm having some problem with food now, even though I was doing great for the first month... might have a stricture. Hope you feel better soon.
Hang in there Angela, you'll make it through this. I agree with everyone else, the poultry can be difficult for a lot of people. Have you tried the ever popular Wendy's chili? It's soft, a little warm, and seems to react well with a lot of people's pouches. You need your protein. Try the chili, or maybe other bean-based soups. Also critical is water intake. It's hard to do, but if you can get enough in, you'll notice a difference within a day or two. Your body desperately needs hydration. That said, if nothing is working, call your Dr. Good luck, and keep us posted!
Angela;
I am so sorry you are so miserable. I think I would go back to the basics. SF jello, broth, (chicken) and I would NOT do boullion, there is far too much sodium in it. I have been eating cottage cheese and yogurt to get some protein in. I do LOVE the low carb slim fast shake in choc. It actually soothes my stomach. Wak Mart is the cheapest and easiest place to find it. I keep a glass of water next to me all of the time and it helps to remind me to drink. If you can't drink it, squeeze some lemon maybe in it. It is so important to drink though. It is not good for your kidneys or even your brain! IT does cause headaches not drinking enough water! Did you know that??? TRUE!!!
Good luck,
Phyllis
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