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Topic: Challenges so far?
For all us December folks, what are the biggest challenges you're facing right now? It will be interesting to revisit this thread a month or so down the road to see how things have changed.
For me...
1) learning how to take a sip instead of drink
2) learning not to pick at food while cooking or putting it away. I have been caught a few times taking a tiny bite of full food before putting it in the blender. The fact that I chewed it until it was puree in my mouth (we're talking about a few mushrooms) and that it was allowable food still should not be an excuse to do this. This is a bad habit I have to break.
3) learning to slow down my eating. Even though I'm using a baby spoon and putting it down after every bite, I think I'm still picking it back up too soon.
4) not exercising enough because I'm feeling too lazy.
For me...
1) learning how to take a sip instead of drink
2) learning not to pick at food while cooking or putting it away. I have been caught a few times taking a tiny bite of full food before putting it in the blender. The fact that I chewed it until it was puree in my mouth (we're talking about a few mushrooms) and that it was allowable food still should not be an excuse to do this. This is a bad habit I have to break.
3) learning to slow down my eating. Even though I'm using a baby spoon and putting it down after every bite, I think I'm still picking it back up too soon.
4) not exercising enough because I'm feeling too lazy.
Cheryl 
Lap RNY 12/22/08
Lap RNY 12/22/08
Topic: RE: I am home!!!
Welcome Home!!! wow!! I was told not to have any whole pills for at least 6 weeks I still have to crush some and the rest are chewable...good luck with your recovery I hope it is uneventful and a speedy one at that !!!
@-(------ Michelle
Topic: RE: OUR month is ending...
Very well stated, Ms_jj! 
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all! I can't believe how FAST this month came and went! Hopefully, to those still in a bit of discomfort, that will pass quickly too.
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all! I can't believe how FAST this month came and went! Hopefully, to those still in a bit of discomfort, that will pass quickly too.Cheryl Lap RNY 12/22/08
Lap RNY 12/22/08 Topic: RE: Too much food?? Where's the restriction?
Now that I am graduated to limited pureed foods, I can honestly say I feel the same way as you. My diet is supposed to be 1/4 cup of protein based food, followed by 1/4 cup veggies or fruit if I'm still hungry for each of the 3 meals. Then 1 skim milk based protein drink after breakfast and also after lunch, and then water or other clear liquids in between. I'm finding the 1/4 cup doesn't even come close to taking away the hunger and have definintely been having the full 1/2 cup serving. Last night I took another 3 spoonfuls before I felt full (baby spoons). I'm sure I shouldn't be doing that though.
Cheryl Lap RNY 12/22/08
Lap RNY 12/22/08 Topic: RE: Am I the only regretfull one?
I do recall a few times while in the hospital and in major pain I kept asking myself what did I do to myself? But I did need to keep my reasons in sight - which is to be healthy and able to do all the things I can currently do.
I just started limited pureed foods the other day, so it was liquids for 2 weeks also. It does not include potatoes or starchy vegetables yet. The first day in the hospital, when I wasn't supposed to have even a cup of water - they brought me a tray. Fortunately, I was smart enough to assume the staff made a mistake and I needed to follow my doc's instructions.
There are quite a number of challenges we'll all face (in fact, I'm going to put it in another post), but for me, I have noticed that with every passing day there HAVE been improvements and I am starting to feel better and stronger. Still not completely there yet, but nowhere near where I was at the hospital!
It WILL get better. Perhaps even by the time you're reading this, you'll be feeling better.
I just started limited pureed foods the other day, so it was liquids for 2 weeks also. It does not include potatoes or starchy vegetables yet. The first day in the hospital, when I wasn't supposed to have even a cup of water - they brought me a tray. Fortunately, I was smart enough to assume the staff made a mistake and I needed to follow my doc's instructions.
There are quite a number of challenges we'll all face (in fact, I'm going to put it in another post), but for me, I have noticed that with every passing day there HAVE been improvements and I am starting to feel better and stronger. Still not completely there yet, but nowhere near where I was at the hospital!
It WILL get better. Perhaps even by the time you're reading this, you'll be feeling better.
Cheryl Lap RNY 12/22/08
Lap RNY 12/22/08 Topic: RE: I am home!!!
Welcome home and welcome to the loser's bench!
Hope you have a speedy and uneventful recovery!
Hope you have a speedy and uneventful recovery!
Cheryl Lap RNY 12/22/08
Lap RNY 12/22/08
Topic: RE: I am home!!!
Welcome home! Remember your pills should all be crushed for at least the first 6 weeks. The "hole" leaving you is now only about the size of a straw so a pill will not fit through it. You don't want anything getting stuck down there!!
It's a great ride and we'll all be here for you as you have new questions! Happy New Year!
It's a great ride and we'll all be here for you as you have new questions! Happy New Year!
Topic: RE: Am I the only regretfull one?
I also had a Caesarean with my second child. It was only 3 years ago, so I still remember it pretty well. This pain is a very different kind of pain and is lasting in different ways. We have to keep in mind that not only did they cut through skin but also through muscle AND completely reorganized our insides.
That being said, I think that if you are still in as much pain as it sounds like, you likely need to call your doctor. I still have moments of pain but mostly I can do my light daily activities without problem. (I'm also RNY 12/22)
As far as eating.. we definitely can NOT eat anything. (Oh I wish we could) Stick with those liquids. I've now talked to a number of people here at home (14 to be exact) who have had the surgery and they all had different doctors. They've all told me that it isn't really until about 2-3 weeks out that you start to get that "full" feeling again and it really hits full force after we go back on solid foods.
The only time I asked "OMG What did I do?" was two days ago when I got violently ill from potato soup. I believe, now, that it was way too rich too soon and I had too much too fast. I was sick as a dog for about 2 hours. Then, I was awakened that night from sleep at midnight and spent another 2 horrifying hours in the bathroom clutching the wastebasket. I now know that I experienced both kinds of dumping and I can tell you I NEVER, EVER want to do that again! So.. I am not rushing the purees right now even though I really want "food" and not soups!
You are right... this all will change.. just give it time. There is lots of support here and though it seems like everyone is positive all the time.. we both know that's not the case. :-) It's just easier to be positive for someone else than it is for yourself!! That weight WILL start to come off. I was in the exact same boat and then all of the sudden these past two days the scale started moving! Just give it time... your body will react. :-) There's no way that it possibly couldn't if you're following your diet plan!!
Stay focused! We can do this!!
Julie
That being said, I think that if you are still in as much pain as it sounds like, you likely need to call your doctor. I still have moments of pain but mostly I can do my light daily activities without problem. (I'm also RNY 12/22)
As far as eating.. we definitely can NOT eat anything. (Oh I wish we could) Stick with those liquids. I've now talked to a number of people here at home (14 to be exact) who have had the surgery and they all had different doctors. They've all told me that it isn't really until about 2-3 weeks out that you start to get that "full" feeling again and it really hits full force after we go back on solid foods.
The only time I asked "OMG What did I do?" was two days ago when I got violently ill from potato soup. I believe, now, that it was way too rich too soon and I had too much too fast. I was sick as a dog for about 2 hours. Then, I was awakened that night from sleep at midnight and spent another 2 horrifying hours in the bathroom clutching the wastebasket. I now know that I experienced both kinds of dumping and I can tell you I NEVER, EVER want to do that again! So.. I am not rushing the purees right now even though I really want "food" and not soups!
You are right... this all will change.. just give it time. There is lots of support here and though it seems like everyone is positive all the time.. we both know that's not the case. :-) It's just easier to be positive for someone else than it is for yourself!! That weight WILL start to come off. I was in the exact same boat and then all of the sudden these past two days the scale started moving! Just give it time... your body will react. :-) There's no way that it possibly couldn't if you're following your diet plan!!
Stay focused! We can do this!!
Julie
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