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Topic: ICK
Not sure what is going on, woke up feeling some what human yesterday... did my scheduled workout and then went to get some groceries. Ate my scheduled "meals" and took in my fluids and protein (not all all of it as it is still hard). Around 4pm yesterday I started to feel horrible, belly hurt, felt so nauseous, and could not function. Took almost all night with very small sips of water and a dose of my pain meds to make me feel slightly better.
Got a great night's sleep, woke up and had my breakfast. SF Carnation Instant Breakfast. Took me 30 mins to fini**** and the whole time it hurt to drink it. My belly hurt, my chest hurt, and I felt nauseous.
Now trying to work on my first 16oz of water, every time I sip it hurts in my chest, then my belly and makes me close to vomiting.
Anyone else experience this?? Any ideas before I call surgeon and make a big deal over nothing?
Got a great night's sleep, woke up and had my breakfast. SF Carnation Instant Breakfast. Took me 30 mins to fini**** and the whole time it hurt to drink it. My belly hurt, my chest hurt, and I felt nauseous.
Now trying to work on my first 16oz of water, every time I sip it hurts in my chest, then my belly and makes me close to vomiting.
Anyone else experience this?? Any ideas before I call surgeon and make a big deal over nothing?
Topic: RE: I'm looking for a good plastic surgeon... can anyone share their experiences
Hi NHskinnygirl,
Thank you so much for responding to my post. I just learned about Mass Generals Residency program yesterday. So I am so happy to hear from you and that you had a good experience.
I have a question if I could ask, you mentioned that your insurance covered your TT. I am hopeful that my insurance is going to cover mine also (I was under the impression that the residency program didn't work with the insurance it would be great if I'm wrong)...I have documented my rashes and yeast infections etc. (I also will need more work done)but wondered did the residency program worked with your insurance for your TT. I wasn't sure if they took insurance? I would expect that not everything I'm having done would be covered but it would be great if some of it could be.
Thanks so much again for sharing your experience with me.
Swiss
I went down to Ma for my PS. Mass General has a Residency PS Clinic that is a great program and you can't beat the price.
I really loved my doctor and the experience was good too.
I choice 2 rounds of PS, I had my arms & breasts done first that was $5300.00. with an overnight stay too. All surgical costs were included for that price. I had my TT done 3 months later and my insurance paid for the TT (I had Harvard Pilgrim at the time) both of my surgeries were done by the same doctor and I have only good things to say about their program.
Good luck with who ever you pick I have heard all good things about both the doctors you mentioned.....
Thank you so much for responding to my post. I just learned about Mass Generals Residency program yesterday. So I am so happy to hear from you and that you had a good experience.
I have a question if I could ask, you mentioned that your insurance covered your TT. I am hopeful that my insurance is going to cover mine also (I was under the impression that the residency program didn't work with the insurance it would be great if I'm wrong)...I have documented my rashes and yeast infections etc. (I also will need more work done)but wondered did the residency program worked with your insurance for your TT. I wasn't sure if they took insurance? I would expect that not everything I'm having done would be covered but it would be great if some of it could be.
Thanks so much again for sharing your experience with me.
Swiss
I went down to Ma for my PS. Mass General has a Residency PS Clinic that is a great program and you can't beat the price.
I really loved my doctor and the experience was good too.
I choice 2 rounds of PS, I had my arms & breasts done first that was $5300.00. with an overnight stay too. All surgical costs were included for that price. I had my TT done 3 months later and my insurance paid for the TT (I had Harvard Pilgrim at the time) both of my surgeries were done by the same doctor and I have only good things to say about their program.
Good luck with who ever you pick I have heard all good things about both the doctors you mentioned.....
Topic: RE: I'm looking for a good plastic surgeon... can anyone share their experiences
Hi there Swiss,
I went down to Ma for my PS. Mass General has a Residency PS Clinic that is a great program and you can't beat the price.
I really loved my doctor and the experience was good too.
I choice 2 rounds of PS, I had my arms & breasts done first that was $5300.00. with an overnight stay too. All surgical costs were included for that price. I had my TT done 3 months later and my insurance paid for the TT (I had Harvard Pilgrim at the time) both of my surgeries were done by the same doctor and I have only good things to say about their program.
Good luck with who ever you pick I have heard all good things about both the doctors you mentioned.....
I went down to Ma for my PS. Mass General has a Residency PS Clinic that is a great program and you can't beat the price.
I really loved my doctor and the experience was good too.
I choice 2 rounds of PS, I had my arms & breasts done first that was $5300.00. with an overnight stay too. All surgical costs were included for that price. I had my TT done 3 months later and my insurance paid for the TT (I had Harvard Pilgrim at the time) both of my surgeries were done by the same doctor and I have only good things to say about their program.
Good luck with who ever you pick I have heard all good things about both the doctors you mentioned.....
Laurie in NH Expect the Best ! You will receive the Best....
283/251/150
283/251/150
Topic: RE: New Here!!!!
Hi Nikki,
I am out 7+ yrs now and remembering back to lose my required weight I stopped drinking soda (I was a pepsi-holic) and then I ate like I would after surgery...not portion size but like you have to eat once you are on solid foods. Start your meal with your protein, eat all of that first. Then eat your veggies next and if you are still hungry eat a small amount of starch. I also set a kitchen timer for 20 minutes...the goal for that is to help you chew slowly, and put your fork down between bites, to give your brain time to tell you, that you are full...I used it because I never feel full and when the timer went off, that told me my meal was done. Honestly, it really helped. I lost my 15lbs in 4 weeks with just 3 days a week walking 30 minutes. You have only 6lbs to go so hang in there, try to move even 5 more minutes a day and those lbs will come off. I lost a total of 35lbs before surgery ( I had 8months to wait). Hope this helps and good luck on your journey....Laurie
I am out 7+ yrs now and remembering back to lose my required weight I stopped drinking soda (I was a pepsi-holic) and then I ate like I would after surgery...not portion size but like you have to eat once you are on solid foods. Start your meal with your protein, eat all of that first. Then eat your veggies next and if you are still hungry eat a small amount of starch. I also set a kitchen timer for 20 minutes...the goal for that is to help you chew slowly, and put your fork down between bites, to give your brain time to tell you, that you are full...I used it because I never feel full and when the timer went off, that told me my meal was done. Honestly, it really helped. I lost my 15lbs in 4 weeks with just 3 days a week walking 30 minutes. You have only 6lbs to go so hang in there, try to move even 5 more minutes a day and those lbs will come off. I lost a total of 35lbs before surgery ( I had 8months to wait). Hope this helps and good luck on your journey....Laurie
Laurie in NH Expect the Best ! You will receive the Best....
283/251/150
283/251/150
Topic: RE: New Here!!!!
Nikki,
First off welcome, this is a small group, we lurk a lot but always pop in a few times a week. I know this keeps me in touch with what I need to do and if I slack off I know I am slacking off with what I need to do for my plan and my food choices.
The weight loss pre surgery is in my mind the hardest thing to accomplish, if we could lose the weight we wouldn't need the surgery, BUT it is keeping it off that is the major issue. I know I yo-yo-ed so many times that it would drive me nuts. I found this was the only long term option for me. I want to be healthy and happy for myself, my husband and our 2 boys! It was the choice that I made and I do not regret it for one minute. That being said only you can make the choice for you, I can tell you the morning of the surgery I was like am I really doing this and what am I thinking. I was scared as hell, nervous, but I had faith that I would make it through and be better on this side.
That six pounds will be tough, do you meet with a nutritionist? (NUT) or are you doing this all on your own? Which program or Dr are you going to?
Please vent away, ask questions and yes we all feel like that or did before we had the surgery. It is hard, it is a life changing event, it is the best decision I have made (since marrying my hubby). I hope this helps and you know you are not alone.
You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
Topic: New Here!!!!
Hello my name is Nikki.
I have just made my mind up to have RNY done. This was about 6months ago. I have working hard and trying to get things done. I have everything done but lossing the weight. 16 lbs
I dont know what Im doing wrong cause i cut out a lot of things. Its hard dealing with this and no one understanding what Im dealing with. I get told all the time its just 16 lbs.
I know the doctors want you to lose the weight so they know your going to do well in the end. But if i could loss that much weight i wouldnt need WLS. I need someone to help me with the out look on things.
Im down 10lbs now so only 6 to go. But the light is so far away. Somedays i ask myself if i should have it done at all. OH sorry to vent but everyone here knows what i feel like.
How cant i loss the weight fast?
Thanks for reading
Nikki
I have just made my mind up to have RNY done. This was about 6months ago. I have working hard and trying to get things done. I have everything done but lossing the weight. 16 lbs
I dont know what Im doing wrong cause i cut out a lot of things. Its hard dealing with this and no one understanding what Im dealing with. I get told all the time its just 16 lbs.
I know the doctors want you to lose the weight so they know your going to do well in the end. But if i could loss that much weight i wouldnt need WLS. I need someone to help me with the out look on things.
Im down 10lbs now so only 6 to go. But the light is so far away. Somedays i ask myself if i should have it done at all. OH sorry to vent but everyone here knows what i feel like.
How cant i loss the weight fast?
Thanks for reading
Nikki Topic: RE: 3 days post op!!
I was fortunate that I wasn't really nauseous, but I can feel for you, I hated the times I did get that way. You can let your DR know that you are nauseous every day and they may per scribe something for you. Now I use Altoids wintergreen SF mini mints, not recommended so early out though.
I remember last year thinking I would kill for a salad. Go figure the fat chick wanting a salad lol but that is what I was so bummed to miss out on the fresh veggies of summer, but it does get better. You will not be on mushies for ever.
It took me almost 5 weeks to get all my protein in and the water that was my hardest thing to get the fluid amount in, it does get easier I promise. It makes don't over due on the exercising right now let your body heal. Did your Dr clear you for exercise? I just don't want you to make yourself more miserable, listen to your body if it needs rest, then rest. Walking is great and it seems to be a bit cooler today. good day for a walk outside :-)
Hope your days go quickly and you heal super fast!!!
I remember last year thinking I would kill for a salad. Go figure the fat chick wanting a salad lol but that is what I was so bummed to miss out on the fresh veggies of summer, but it does get better. You will not be on mushies for ever.
It took me almost 5 weeks to get all my protein in and the water that was my hardest thing to get the fluid amount in, it does get easier I promise. It makes don't over due on the exercising right now let your body heal. Did your Dr clear you for exercise? I just don't want you to make yourself more miserable, listen to your body if it needs rest, then rest. Walking is great and it seems to be a bit cooler today. good day for a walk outside :-)
Hope your days go quickly and you heal super fast!!!
You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
Topic: RE: 3 days post op!!
I am still so nauesous every day, especially in the morning when I wake up. I have the hardest time getting all my protein and water in. I feel like crap more than not... I have a feeling it is from me pulling some muscles lifting the baby when I first got home. Had some serious regrets, however today after a friend from one of my lifestyles classes sent me an email talking me down off the ledge I am feeling a bit more positive.
The only thing I have managed to do without any effort is my excercising... it has been so hot so I have been doing my Wii Fit step aerobics for 20+ mins a day, then playing some of the games with the kiddos.
I know this will work for me, I am already down 6lbs since surgery but the food mush and the small phases are killing me! I am learning how to work the tool but I miss the real food (summer bbq chicken and fresh garden salads!)
The only thing I have managed to do without any effort is my excercising... it has been so hot so I have been doing my Wii Fit step aerobics for 20+ mins a day, then playing some of the games with the kiddos.
I know this will work for me, I am already down 6lbs since surgery but the food mush and the small phases are killing me! I am learning how to work the tool but I miss the real food (summer bbq chicken and fresh garden salads!)
Topic: RE: 3 days post op!!
I am so glad that you are recovering and knowing that it will get better. you will eat again. You will feel like yourself again (some faster than others) but it will happen. I am glad that you are home. May you have a speedy recovery and know you are not alone.
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You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
Topic: RE: What a difference!
That is so awesome. I am glad you had a great time and that you came home lighter than when you left. It is such a great feeling to be able to do things with our families. Keep up the great work!
You may be only one person in the world, but to someone you are the world
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