~~~~ Not Feeling Too Good ~~~~

Hi Everyone, I was hoping that I would be one of those that had NO PROBLEMS what so ever. Everything has mostly went great, but starting on Monday I have been pretty weak. I know why, I have been out of my UNJURY protein drink (my absolute favorite) Basically, we just haven't had the money to order it. I have been trying to get in protein with fish and chicken, refried beans with cheese, etc. I get in maybe 4 BABY spoon bites and that's all I can handle and then a lot of times even THAT comes back up. GOOD NEWS ~ God always takes care of things, had a call yesterday from a former client that bought a Maltese puppy from me (I breed and sale Maltese puppies, I also have a boarding business for small breed dogs here in my home) Well, the man that bought one of our puppies lives in Columbus, NC, We live in Spartanburg, SC He wanted to know if I had an opening to keep his 3 dogs while he and his wife went to Key West for 10 days! His 3 dogs are the Maltese from us, a Westie and a Scottie. Of course I had room and that's $350 that he paid me when he brought them to me this evening, I ordered the UNJURY as soon as he left!! On top of keeping his dogs, He seen the three 4 week old baby Maltese we have for sale and bought one of those, gave us the $300 deposit. IS GOD GOOD OR WHAT??!! He always takes care of us. NOW..... I NEED HELP FROM ALL OF YOU ..... Because I have not been getting in my 60-80 grams of protein a day, it's been more like 25-30 grams and only 16 oz of water a day all since Monday, I am feeling very weak, I can't keep much of the solids down. My one month anniversary is tomorrow May 17th Is this normal? The head games are driving me crazy too! When this client paid me, I thought great! Now me and Jessie (my 19 yr old daughter) can go to the "CLOCK" for lunch Wed. and get a good old Chili cheese burger Deluxe, (whi*****ludes loads of fries, onion rings and coleslaw! OOOHHH I COULD NOT WAIT! Then it hit me. YOU CAN'T HAVE IT DEBRA! Even if you got it, your new pouch wouldn't let you eat it. AAARRRGGGHH! HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET PAST THIS STAGE???? And Ooohhh the Applebee commercials! This head thing and hunger is killing me!! PLEASE HELP EVERYONE. God bless, Debra

Hey Debra, I'm so sorry that you aren't a happy camper!! First....If you aren't able to keep any solids down, or most of them....call Norma, Dianne or Dr. Ross's office. You may have a stricture. I don't know if you know Frances (she had surgery the same day as me), and she was fine in the hospital, but when she went to solids, she couldn't keep them down. This was happening within the first 1-2 months. She had a stricture and they had to do a scope to open it. You don't want to keep on going like you are and let yourself get too weak and your body will go into starvation mode. Are you getting your vitamins in? I struggle with that...just cause I hate the taste!! And how about walking? Sounds crazy, but the more you exercise, the more you will want to...(I'm struggling with that, too!!....so do as I say, not as I do!!). Oh, as far as the chili cheeseburger... I've made chili and I have had a cheeseburger (minus the bun.....well, part of a cheeseburger). So you will be able to eat things (just not sugar), and just not much of it. As far as the head hunger....when you start feeling it, try to replace that thought with something more positive. God is right here with you, and he will bring you through it!! Hang in there, girl!! It's all going to be so worth it!! Remember, nothing tastes as good as the feeling that you get when you step on the scales and it's gone down or when you put on those pants that were too tight and now they are loose. Did you see the post about the Upstate meeting next Tuesday?? Can you make it?? I am working that day, so I will already be in Greenville or I would see if you wanted to ride together. Hope you can come!! Hugs, Dianne

Debra I am so sorry to hear how things are going for you. I read Dianne's post and I think she hit the nail on the head about everything. I would certainly call your doc or nut. I think if you can come to the meeting we are having next Tuesday that would be great. It is nothing formal...just a bunch of women (haven't had any men come yet) who are going throught the same stuff, getting together to support and offer friendship to one another. We had so much fun last week. I hope you can come. We all asked a lot of questions, answered a lot of questions, and laughed the whole evening!!! Melissa

Debra, I am so sorry to hear you are feeling crappy. I do think you should call Dr.Ross and let them know what is going on with you, just to be on safe side. You know how easy we get dehydrated, and from what I've read on the main message board it is no fun! I haven't had surgery yet, but the other day I was watching T.V and that Applebees commercial came on and I thought to myself "this is going to drive me Crazy" I've been trying to get into that "I've had surgery already" mindset just to prepare myself a little, and it's really sad how much FOOD is ADVERTISED!! I had never paid much attention to it before!!! I will pray for you!!! God Bless nora P.S. (just a thought) can you have chili? wendys is pretty good

Debra, So sorry you're not feeling well. I agree with Dianne and Melissa, you don't want to go into starvation mode or become dehydrated...so you should call your Dr just to make sure there's not something medical going on. As far as the head hunger is concerned, that's something I still deal with. Like Dianne said, try to focus on the positives. Fitting into clothes that we couldn't imagine ever wearing again ...can tackle that ole' "head hunger" As with all things, I just give it to God...I can't make it without Him. As you know, when one door closes, He'll open another. Aren't we a blessed people? Hang in there, it will only get better and better. Tonya

Debra, I hope you feel better SOON!!! Dawn