We are still here!

I am so sorry that I/we have not posted forever........no excuses.  Where to start.  The 18th was 2 months po for Berry and on the 28th, it will be 2 months po for me.  Berry has lost 75 pounds and I have lost 57 pounds.   Berry seems to be doing alright and has adjusted pretty good to eating again.  I, on the other hand, am not doing so well.   I don't seem to be able to eat.  And the thought of food, just the thought of it, makes me feel sick to my stomach!  I have an appointment with Dr. B on Wednesday.  I don't know if it is a stricture, maybe!  All I know is that I sure don't seem to be able to eat.  It's funny, when you are on your ld all you dream about is eating.  Then when I can eat, I can't!  It seems like I spend my day trying to think of something that I would or could eat, so I don't drink in anticipation of it and then I try to eat and I can't.  But then I drink water and my stomach hurts.  What a vicious circle.  I am taking my calcium and my vitamins, like I should, but that is it.  Some days I get in all my water and some I don't.  The most protein I have managed to eat in one day is 35 grams.  That was with protein supplements!  I know that this too shall pass and we will be fine!  But for now it seems like its not so fine.  It's been said before but I will say it - anyone who says that this is the easy way out, well it's not!  I don't want to whine too much.  So I will stop.   Even though I have not been posting, I am still lurcking.  I just don't want to post and just complain.  I have been hoping that when I could post it would be happy news.  Someday!  Take care my friends.  Later - Lynn and Berry too!!!!! 

Well, I for one, am glad that you posted tonight! We are all here for you both, no matter what. Please remember that. Lynn, any way you could get in sooner? Whether it be urgent care or whatever...I just wonder if you're also severly dehydrated which would explain why food turns you off probably. Maybe a stricture also, but just thinking outloud here about the dehydration. Please keep posting - someone just may have something to offer to help you along. You deserve that. :-) Be well!!!

Thanks so much.  I will keep you posted as to what happens.  I am still glad we had the surgery.  Honestly, the only way we had left!  And it certainly does cause the weight loss.  I just can't wait until I am able to be comfortable with eating again.  We were invited to go out Friday nite to a fish fry but we didn't dare for fear that we would have to spend time in the bathroom at the VFW!  It's no fun in the comfort of your own home let alone somewhere else. 

Thanks so much - Lynn

 

Lynn!!! There you are!! I have been worried about you and Berry...So glad to see your post!! 57 pounds in less than 2 months!! Girl that is AWESOME!!! I hope they can figure out what is going on with not being able to eat...PLease let us know when you can, ok?  Tell Berry, way to go with his weight loss!! I hope both of you are feeling better already, right? Soon you will be able to tolerate food and feel better about things.....just be patient, ok... I am sitting in Florida right now, (working) anxious to get back home, does not matter...I still miss being home and my hubby and kids....hopefully someone reserved the room for next Saturday so we can meet for coffee, sure would be nice if you and Berry could join us!!  Miss ya, CarolN

*hijack* CAROL! You came down here and didn't even tell me? SHEESH!  Where are you? Are you enjoying our constant rain for the past couple of days? Farrah

Hi Farrah!! I am in Orlando till tomarrow morning. At a Trade show, today is the last day it is over at 4:00. It really has not been raining much that I know of, been working all week!!  I m sending you a PM!!  CarolN

Carol, my friend.  I am sorry that we have been AWOL.  I know that all will be better in time.  It is just rough in the mean time.    When is your next coffee date?  Hope Florida was  a good trip.  No fun being away from home though!  Take care and I will be better about posting.  Thanks - Lynn

 

Lynn.....wow am I glad to see you!! I was really begining to start worrying. Tell Berry I think he is doing great. You my dear are doing as well as you can under the cir****tances. I hope Dr. B can fix you right up. He sure is a nice guy. I have a lot of respect for both him and Dr. G. Please keep posting...we are here to help each other remember. You are not whining!!!  Hope to see you at the next St. Cloud coffee group. Hugs, connie d

Connie - Look at you, 100 pounds.  That is sooooooooooooo awesome girl!  I know that in time it will all be better.  Just don't like the inbetween stuff!  I hope to be turned around here soon.  I won't go so long between posts. 

Sorry - Lynn

 

Thanks for posting.  Yep -- the opening being too small or dehydration can cause the no eating thing too.  Push the fluids, even if it is protein shakes, until you get into the doctor so that dehydration can be eliminated right off the bat to get rolling on a fix sooner!!!   I also had a very picky pouch and had to progress from liquids to food VERY slowly and just keep letting the consistency of the food grow VERY slowly.  I still haven't varied much from the "book" cause everytime I do, I get sick. Good luck and please post on Wednesday about the doctor appointment. XXOO