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Topic: RE: Not sure if I'm getting a stricture...
that doesnt sound right, i would definately call. they could do a swallow study to see pretty easily. i feel like i can eat too much!
let us know!
let us know!
Topic: A little depression?
Ok, I know this is a support site and I don't want to bring anyone down so... If you are feeling a little low you probably should stop reading this one now!
HELP!! I don't feel right. When i try to explain about not feeling right I start to cry. I am really having trouble getting food into my belly. I saw my dietician 2 weeks ago and she got on me about my protien, I am getting about 30g a day. I'm 6 weeks out so I really should be able to eat a little more, shouldn't I? Also I can't seem to keep my fluids up very well. If water is room temp, forget about it... It makes my gut feel terrible. This morning my hubby brought me some banana and as soon as I swallowed some it hurt. I just don't know what to do anymore. I just feel like **** and I'm frustrated. Also, I hate complaining about this stuff! I feel like I'm the one that made the choice to have this damn surgery and nobody needs to hear me *****ing about my dumb belly hurting, but It does and I'm pretty fed up.. Any suggestions?
HELP!! I don't feel right. When i try to explain about not feeling right I start to cry. I am really having trouble getting food into my belly. I saw my dietician 2 weeks ago and she got on me about my protien, I am getting about 30g a day. I'm 6 weeks out so I really should be able to eat a little more, shouldn't I? Also I can't seem to keep my fluids up very well. If water is room temp, forget about it... It makes my gut feel terrible. This morning my hubby brought me some banana and as soon as I swallowed some it hurt. I just don't know what to do anymore. I just feel like **** and I'm frustrated. Also, I hate complaining about this stuff! I feel like I'm the one that made the choice to have this damn surgery and nobody needs to hear me *****ing about my dumb belly hurting, but It does and I'm pretty fed up.. Any suggestions?
HW 274. CW 129
Topic: Death in my Family and didn't even use my Paxil
On Tuesday, I felt weird, just one of those weird days I geuss. As many of you know I work nights and I have my cell phone in the other room and shut it off. I woke up after my "Morning Nap" and have a call stating for me to call and he has some bad news. I was like OMGosh, what now, I was thinking OHH No, something happened to my Sister in Law who is in Afghan.
No, it was my Aunt Roseann, my Dad's oldest sister, she passed away while getting her 2nd cup of coffee. The last couple of years have been rough on her, she was due to get a pace maker put in her Dec. 14, 2011.
As many of you know, I went to California to have surgery, Yes I live in Anchorage, Alaska. I love my surgeon, he is my saving Grace for surgery.
Well, when I was in California, I go to see my Auntie, she was on oxygen and had one of the best smiles on her face, she was chipper and had words of wisdom and told stories about her other sister and my Dad when they were younger. She knew she was that sick, that didn't stop her.
I will be open and honest, I was diagnosed with depression and PTSD, every since having surgery, I have been barely on my Paxil, it's weird I feel happier about life and feel I don't need to take it. I did take one day off this week and my work was fine with me taking Friday off, so I had to get my self together. I am passed the denial stage, just havent cried and being happier, and going to see how long it takes me to not take Paxil, or just take it any way. I haven't taken my paxil since I heard of the bad news. I know my Depression, went out of whack and taking that day off helped.
Her Service is Next week, I am going to ask some one if they can call me while they have the service, I want to be there, just wan't to take the time off and get a ticket. I know she is not suffering with everything wrong that she had wrong, she is laughing and singing and watching down on me, as I write this.
I love and Miss you Auntie...... tell Mom I said HI, and give her kisses and hugs. Thanks.
No, it was my Aunt Roseann, my Dad's oldest sister, she passed away while getting her 2nd cup of coffee. The last couple of years have been rough on her, she was due to get a pace maker put in her Dec. 14, 2011.
As many of you know, I went to California to have surgery, Yes I live in Anchorage, Alaska. I love my surgeon, he is my saving Grace for surgery.
Well, when I was in California, I go to see my Auntie, she was on oxygen and had one of the best smiles on her face, she was chipper and had words of wisdom and told stories about her other sister and my Dad when they were younger. She knew she was that sick, that didn't stop her.
I will be open and honest, I was diagnosed with depression and PTSD, every since having surgery, I have been barely on my Paxil, it's weird I feel happier about life and feel I don't need to take it. I did take one day off this week and my work was fine with me taking Friday off, so I had to get my self together. I am passed the denial stage, just havent cried and being happier, and going to see how long it takes me to not take Paxil, or just take it any way. I haven't taken my paxil since I heard of the bad news. I know my Depression, went out of whack and taking that day off helped.
Her Service is Next week, I am going to ask some one if they can call me while they have the service, I want to be there, just wan't to take the time off and get a ticket. I know she is not suffering with everything wrong that she had wrong, she is laughing and singing and watching down on me, as I write this.
I love and Miss you Auntie...... tell Mom I said HI, and give her kisses and hugs. Thanks.
Topic: Not sure if I'm getting a stricture...
Hi Everybody!
I'm 7 weeks post-op and down about 40 lbs. I don't see my surgeon again for a couple more weeks (and I haven't seen him since my 3-wk post-op checkup), but I'm curious as to whether or not I should call him on Monday.
I'm still not able to eat the quantity of food I was expecting. Half a tablespoon of cottage cheese will fill me up so much that I can't even think about another bite for at least an hour. I can drink liquids slowly in nearly any quantity as long as there isn't anything else in my pouch, but solids are practically a no-go at this point.
Is this normal? I know everyone is different, but I don't want this to continue for another month because I know I'm not getting the protein I need. I read about the relief people feel after the endoscopy/dilation of the stoma... and I want to feel that relief as well! -- but I'm not sure I actually have a problem or if I just have a stubborn pouch.
Thoughts? Anybody else have this?
I'm 7 weeks post-op and down about 40 lbs. I don't see my surgeon again for a couple more weeks (and I haven't seen him since my 3-wk post-op checkup), but I'm curious as to whether or not I should call him on Monday.
I'm still not able to eat the quantity of food I was expecting. Half a tablespoon of cottage cheese will fill me up so much that I can't even think about another bite for at least an hour. I can drink liquids slowly in nearly any quantity as long as there isn't anything else in my pouch, but solids are practically a no-go at this point.
Is this normal? I know everyone is different, but I don't want this to continue for another month because I know I'm not getting the protein I need. I read about the relief people feel after the endoscopy/dilation of the stoma... and I want to feel that relief as well! -- but I'm not sure I actually have a problem or if I just have a stubborn pouch.
Thoughts? Anybody else have this?
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Roll Call!
Im one month out. I have lost 22lbs so far.
Exercise - im only allowed to walk till jan. Then i can do a workout dvd in february. Seems like forever to me but thats my physical therapist rule so whatever.
I am currently in a stall and have been for a week or two. My nut says its cause im way under cals and need more carbs(from milk ect.) . So im working on that now to see if i can get things moving.
I have lost 55 inches in my whole body so far and that is good enough for me to keep doing what im doing.
No complications as of yet(knock on wood)! I feel great and im am just suprised at how easy things have been for me so far. I would totally recommend surgery to anyone who wants to do it.
Exercise - im only allowed to walk till jan. Then i can do a workout dvd in february. Seems like forever to me but thats my physical therapist rule so whatever.
I am currently in a stall and have been for a week or two. My nut says its cause im way under cals and need more carbs(from milk ect.) . So im working on that now to see if i can get things moving.
I have lost 55 inches in my whole body so far and that is good enough for me to keep doing what im doing.
No complications as of yet(knock on wood)! I feel great and im am just suprised at how easy things have been for me so far. I would totally recommend surgery to anyone who wants to do it.
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Roll Call!
I think I do need to "shake" things up also! My Dr. thought maybe to increase my protein would help if my body was trying to hold onto all it had thinking it was starving. And I did increase my work out intensity. So far no changes, but fingers crossed that after a week or so it will finally give in and start losing again!! I go on to phase 4 of my diet next week and I am very nervous to get off the soft food diet since this has not been working real well for me. I also considered going back to the liquid diet to see if that would help, but dont want to do that because I have to begin to eat more than just liquids at some point. Thanks so much to your input and support :-) I am so glad I have found this website :-)
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Roll Call!
yum!! i got the wellesse liquid calcium at fred meyer or costco. wellesse brand, i would like to try the chews! i will look into that!
Topic: RE: Monday Morning Roll Call!
Bariatric advantage chews. Caramel. Raspberry.
"Something has changed within me. Something is not the same". Elphaba 
Topic: RE: My new fur Baby... Jack..... OT
Mutts are the best, really. He's a cutey. And, yes! Smart dog I am sure! I had a border collie mix and he was the smartest dog I ever had.
Topic: RE: Before & After Pics ...... did you?
I did have pictures taken at my highest, scary. My highest was 286lbs. I know people have pictures, I can think of who.
I had one taken before and I went in at 249.50. I was so stoked, since I didnt have to be opened up.
I know I am getting rid of my old clothes and keeping my highest pair of jeans (26W) and my favorite shirt for a visual.
I do plan on taking pictures through out the months, being overweight I didnt like my picture being taken.
I had one taken before and I went in at 249.50. I was so stoked, since I didnt have to be opened up.
I know I am getting rid of my old clothes and keeping my highest pair of jeans (26W) and my favorite shirt for a visual.
I do plan on taking pictures through out the months, being overweight I didnt like my picture being taken.
