Hey there!  Hope everyone is having a great afternoon!  Had my 6 week post op with my surgeon yesterday..and I have lost a total of 46lbs since surgery.  The number sounds exciting, but over the course of the last two weeks I have lost 6lbs of water and 2 lbs of muscle.  Not a good thing!! My wonderful PCP (who administers my BP)put me on a blood pressure medication that has a diuretic in it.  This has caused me to loose all this fluid over the last couple of weeks.  My surgeon had a fit and then changed my medication.  The worst thing is I STILL HAVE MY G-TUBE!!!!!  Six weeks post op and I still have my G-Tube.   He will not remove it until I stop loosing water.  I have been pumping it full this morning with Isopure and Water!  I am trying to regain those fluids I lost and more.  I feel like such a complainer and I am thankful that I have a tube to give myself liquids when I can't drink them, but I am ready to sleep on my tummy again.  The good part about yesterday is that I was able to see my Nut.  I can now have MANY more options.  I am SUPER excited about things like black beans, cereals, oatmeal, whole grain crackers, etc etc.  I plan to go shopping at The Fresh Market this afternoon to get some healthy organic stuff.  I couldn't afford to buy groceries there all the time pre-op.  Who could???  But now that I eat A LOT less I am treating myself!! I am definately looking forward to my meal planning this week.   Just wanted to give my update!  Hope all is well with everyone!  Have Fabulous Weekend!!! Candice

Hey Candice,  I'm sorry you're stuck with your tube still.  I didn't have one after surgery, it was just recently that I even heard of such a thing, but I'm sure you can see the benefit of it in the long run.  Most post-ops go through a period of weakness and depression and part of that comes from being malnurished - so hopefully with this tube you'll be able to avoid that.  Having said that I know they are NOT fun.  I have one now to help treat a complication I'm having and the sooner I can get rid of it the better.  Keep working at it, following what your surgeon wants you to do and I'm sure you'll be rid of it soon. You deserve to treat yourself so I hope you find lots of fun new things to try.  It is funny how oatmeal, black beans and whole grain crackers can be so exciting after being restricted for so long.  Congratulations on your weightloss so far and I wish you health and success!   

Hi everyone. I just had a question. It's been two years since I started this journey, havent had my surgery yet becaue I got scared and stuff. I'm going for it now and not letting anything stop me! I was wondering...what is a G-tube?

Hi Chrystal,

G-tubes are something that some people need, to maintain sufficient nutrition and hydration. It is a device that is inserted surgically through the stomach wall, directly into the stomach. It remains there for a period of time. One is usually fed special nutritious solutions at night hooked up to something similar to an IV drip. During the day you are usually free to go while the tube stays inserted.
NOt very nice believe me.
I wish you two the best of luck and I hope you'll be better soon.
Laura

Thanks Laura! I'm really excited to have this done, yet nervous at the same time. I have to wait until October 4th for a seminar. :( I'm going through Dr. Coates here in California, they require that you go to a seminar. I've been before but it was 2 years ago so I have to re-attend. Hopefully I get to have the surgery! Candee, I hope you're feeling better!

Crystal, I am feeling much better!  Thank you! I know after two years...time is of the essence.  It will be here before you know it.  Good luck to you...