Fall 2011 Super Secret Clubhouse!
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Topic: RE: Clothes
Congrats and awesome. I am on my pre-op diet was 286 lbs down to 260 lbs or so, my clothes are getting looser and less snug... my co worker noticed. I have to wear business casual at work. I am just buying my regular size and know when I have a month off they will probably fall of me. I do want to buy new clothes, I just dont want to spend too much. I do love to shop. I might see if it will cost more or less to have clothes tucked in if you would say.
Topic: RE: Is it just me or....
David, I'm six days post-op. My first week has been clear liquids only. I start adding my protein shakes tomorrow. However, before surgery, my dietitian suggested that I research protein shakes to find one that I really like. Well, I found an unflavored one that you can add to just about anything (Crystal Light, pudding, etc). It's called Unjury and only available online. I ordered the sample pack and tried all of their flavors. You may want to check into it too. Their website is www.unjury.com. I received my order in only 2 days.
Regarding BMs, my situation seems pretty similar to yours. I don't have gas or constipation, but I do have a loose stool. I must say, it's pretty similar to when my kids were babies...loose, odd color, odd smell. What's different is that I go in small amounts. LOL However, considering the amount we're digesting, I understand that to be normal.
Oddly, I never had pain. I did take some Tylenol once but that was because of a headache.
As far as my diet, as I mentioned above, I've been on a clear liquid only diet since I got home...1 ounce every 15 minutes. I bounce between Crystal Light, broth, black coffee (decaf) and jello. I get to add protein to my diet as of tomorrow. As such, I'll be hitting the protein powders, sugar free pudding, fat free milk, sugar free yogurt and non-cream pureed soups.
I've been getting out and walking every day, but I must say, that I need a nap by mid-afternoon. How is your energy level? Do you feel tired or sluggish?
Laura
Regarding BMs, my situation seems pretty similar to yours. I don't have gas or constipation, but I do have a loose stool. I must say, it's pretty similar to when my kids were babies...loose, odd color, odd smell. What's different is that I go in small amounts. LOL However, considering the amount we're digesting, I understand that to be normal.
Oddly, I never had pain. I did take some Tylenol once but that was because of a headache.
As far as my diet, as I mentioned above, I've been on a clear liquid only diet since I got home...1 ounce every 15 minutes. I bounce between Crystal Light, broth, black coffee (decaf) and jello. I get to add protein to my diet as of tomorrow. As such, I'll be hitting the protein powders, sugar free pudding, fat free milk, sugar free yogurt and non-cream pureed soups.
I've been getting out and walking every day, but I must say, that I need a nap by mid-afternoon. How is your energy level? Do you feel tired or sluggish?
Laura
Topic: RE: Is it just me or....
Hi,
I LOVE to share info... So are you RNY too? Doing very well BUT I am so over liquid - I get enough in but I am ready for puree. Need to clarify with my doctor tomorrow but I'm suppose to advance on week 2 but for some reason I keep thinking it's after I see her on Monday. Bowels are much better and moving after a few days of peri-colace. Pain is ZERO -- no oxycodone since Sunday (that stuff makes you constipated too). Went to the gym on Tuesday for a little 30 min cardio and I needed to see PEOPLE
What do you advance?
Sending you friend request
Adrienne
I LOVE to share info... So are you RNY too? Doing very well BUT I am so over liquid - I get enough in but I am ready for puree. Need to clarify with my doctor tomorrow but I'm suppose to advance on week 2 but for some reason I keep thinking it's after I see her on Monday. Bowels are much better and moving after a few days of peri-colace. Pain is ZERO -- no oxycodone since Sunday (that stuff makes you constipated too). Went to the gym on Tuesday for a little 30 min cardio and I needed to see PEOPLE
What do you advance?Sending you friend request
Adrienne
Starting weight (12/10) - 346; Surgery day weight (10/11) - 282.4
Topic: RE: Is it just me or....
Whew.... thank goodness it's not just me
Starting weight (12/10) - 346; Surgery day weight (10/11) - 282.4
Topic: RE: Is it just me or....
It's so funny to read this post as I just said the same thing to my kids. It seems that the tv is filled with food. Between commercials and all of the eating that the actors seem to do, food is everywhere. I find that I'm looking away when I see it.
Topic: Happy Healing for Sarah L
was just looking at surgery board.. Sarah L had surgery today?
Sending her happy healing vibes....
Sending her happy healing vibes....
Topic: RE: Clothes
Clothes are too big, yeah!!!! Only three weeks in the game, that's awesome for you. Glad to hear from someone a few weeks ahead of me. My surgery was on 10/3, I had RNY. I think I'm doing pretty good, just a mild set back with pleurisy like pain in back when taking deep breath. Surgery wise I feel great, diet is okay, still struggling to get enough protein in, but getting by. I'm sure it will improve over the next couple of weeks. So looking forward to hitting some milestones like first size drop. My sister went through loss of over 100 lbs in the past two years so I have lots of hand me downs to go through. I told myself I will not buy anything until spring, but if I drop as quickly as you just did, I may have to do a little Christmas shopping. Actually that sounds like a blast to me!
Topic: RE: Please post stats
Hope you are doing well. When you feel up to it, update us on how you are feeling and how everything went. Hang in there!
Blessings
Blessings
Topic: RE: Please post stats
I just had RNY on 10/3 and doing well. Good luck with the next few weeks and keep in touch, I'll be praying for you.
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Blessings
Topic: RE: Is it just me or....
Hey there. How are you doing? I noticed you had surgery last week as I did. We are just three days apart. I laughed when I read your question about commercials. Just last night I told my sister I always loved pizza, but now I need therapy to withdrawal from it because I recorded one night this week, I saw 12 pizza ads in a three hour period of TV. Kinda makes me think I need to invest in a pizza joint if the general public watches as much TV as I have this past few days of recuperation. I am getting fluids down, but I am so over the protein shakes. I'm starting to gag at each meal time. I am also having a hard time getting the multivitamins in twice a day. Here is a personal question, how are your bowels? I have heard so many people talk about gas and constipation and I am the opposite. I wonder if I am doing something different, but I have to go every couple of hours, just a bit, but enough to be irritating. How is your pain level? what kind of diet are you on right and when do you advance? Look forward to comparing notes with you along this stretch!!!
Blessings
Blessings
