RNY Surgery July 2010
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Topic: RE: Just wanting to see how everyone is doing - 4 weeks post-op today
Includes 16 pounds lost pre-op.
I have a really hard time getting the 64 oz of fluid in. I used to drink 10 or 11 cups of water a day. It is a lot harder now! I am getting the 60 grams of protein in every day. I start with a protein shake that I make with milk(8), 1 scoop of vanilla unjury(20), 1/4 cup powdered milk(6), and 1 T. greek yogurt (2) that only leaves me with 24 to get in during the day. I threw in 7 raspberries today and it was really good. I eat a lot of chopped chicken, I've mixed it with greek yogurt and mayo; bbq sauce and bleu cheese; ranch dressing and greek yogurt. I eat a lot of cottage cheese, too. I'm getting a little tired of that. I'm losing very slowly over the last week and a half. I will be 4weeks post-op on Monday. I've lost 17 pounds since surgery.
Includes 16 pounds lost pre-op.
Topic: RE: Just wanting to see how everyone is doing - 4 weeks post-op today
Hi! One thing I didn't mention on my other post to you. I am getting my 60 grams of protein in by drinking 3 scoops of the protein (mixed with water). It takes me from about 8 am until about 1pm to drink it all (its about 12-14 oz). I sip water too. That is the only way I have found to get enough protein in.
I rarely get all of my fluid but I keep trying!
I rarely get all of my fluid but I keep trying!
Topic: Just wanting to see how everyone is doing - 4 weeks post-op today
Okay all you July surgery babies, how are you doing? I am starting to eat more stuff that is different and I can tell that I can eat a little more; however, I still cannot get in all the 64 oz of fluid and 60 grams of protein but I am trying!
What all are you guys trying and how are you doing with and how about your weight loss?
In the last 2 weeks I think I may have gone down 1-2 pounds.
What all are you guys trying and how are you doing with and how about your weight loss?
In the last 2 weeks I think I may have gone down 1-2 pounds.
Topic: RE: One Hellava Week
Wow! What an experience. I'm so glad you called your doctor and am glad you are feeling better each day!
Topic: One Hellava Week
What A week, man ohh man.This past week has been the worst week since I started on this journey.It was my regret week, the what the hell did I do to myself week.
All week starting on Monday I couldn't get not one once of food down for nothing, I would gag get nauseous, then here comes the fits of dry heaving for at least 2-4 minutes. All I was able to ingest was water and jello, but by Thursday, I wasn't able to consume nothing at all. I felt horrible. At first I thought it was due to a lil dumping I thought I had with the Activia yogurt I had, but 3 days??? I finally called my Dr on Thursday, explained my symptoms and he requested I go in the same day to see him, but his office being 1 and 1/2 hours away, I couldn't get anybody to take me at the last minute, and I sure wasn't going to chance driving myself. So I went in Friday, he took me back right away, I told him all my symptoms and he tells me that I may have scar tissue at the stitch line from my small intestine and my pouch and he would have to perform an endoscopy. If there was then a balloon would be sent down and inflated to stretch the area, that's what may be causing the nausea and dry heaving, the opening is too small for anything to pass, even water, he noticed that I was dehydrated. So we set that up for early Saturday morning.
Got to the hospital at 7:30, got admitted, started me on I.V fluids, and did blood work. Blood work shows my potassium levels are way low, so after the procedure, that would have to start me on I.V. potassium.
I undergo the procedure and when I come to, the Dr. tells me that I had not blockage, but a developing Ulcer!!! I have never had an ulcer in my life, so I didn't know that what I was felling was an ulcer. I get started on Nexium and Metoprosol,I think that's what its called, not sure of the spelling and I quickly start to feel soo much better, my husband says I am starting to get the look of death off me, Well after a week of not eating, that will do it to ya. I got discharged Saturday evening, what took so long was, my blood pressure was staying real low like in the 80's, it slowly creeped back up to the 90's and they said I can go home, Oh and that dang potassium I.V was horrible, it hurt soo bad, constant burning sensation up my whole arm.
Today is even better then yesterday thank goodness, I am still nervous that it will flare up again before it gets better, but when I do start getting that feeling, I take a bite of something, a cracker, some peanut butter and it calms down.
Moral of the story, Keep Hydrated, I don't think being dehydrated really made a difference on rather or not I was going to get the ulcer, but it sure didn't help the way I was feeling.
All week starting on Monday I couldn't get not one once of food down for nothing, I would gag get nauseous, then here comes the fits of dry heaving for at least 2-4 minutes. All I was able to ingest was water and jello, but by Thursday, I wasn't able to consume nothing at all. I felt horrible. At first I thought it was due to a lil dumping I thought I had with the Activia yogurt I had, but 3 days??? I finally called my Dr on Thursday, explained my symptoms and he requested I go in the same day to see him, but his office being 1 and 1/2 hours away, I couldn't get anybody to take me at the last minute, and I sure wasn't going to chance driving myself. So I went in Friday, he took me back right away, I told him all my symptoms and he tells me that I may have scar tissue at the stitch line from my small intestine and my pouch and he would have to perform an endoscopy. If there was then a balloon would be sent down and inflated to stretch the area, that's what may be causing the nausea and dry heaving, the opening is too small for anything to pass, even water, he noticed that I was dehydrated. So we set that up for early Saturday morning.
Got to the hospital at 7:30, got admitted, started me on I.V fluids, and did blood work. Blood work shows my potassium levels are way low, so after the procedure, that would have to start me on I.V. potassium.
I undergo the procedure and when I come to, the Dr. tells me that I had not blockage, but a developing Ulcer!!! I have never had an ulcer in my life, so I didn't know that what I was felling was an ulcer. I get started on Nexium and Metoprosol,I think that's what its called, not sure of the spelling and I quickly start to feel soo much better, my husband says I am starting to get the look of death off me, Well after a week of not eating, that will do it to ya. I got discharged Saturday evening, what took so long was, my blood pressure was staying real low like in the 80's, it slowly creeped back up to the 90's and they said I can go home, Oh and that dang potassium I.V was horrible, it hurt soo bad, constant burning sensation up my whole arm.
Today is even better then yesterday thank goodness, I am still nervous that it will flare up again before it gets better, but when I do start getting that feeling, I take a bite of something, a cracker, some peanut butter and it calms down.
Moral of the story, Keep Hydrated, I don't think being dehydrated really made a difference on rather or not I was going to get the ulcer, but it sure didn't help the way I was feeling.
Topic: RE: Food
I love my protein drinks - I use Z Pro 25 - 25 grams of protein and come in vanilla and chocolate. I mix either flavor with have decaf coffee and half water and add in 1/8 tsp vanilla extract to either flavor. Use a shaker and add ice and they are wonderful. Also ProTi 15 drink mix has 15 grams of protein and I really like the PeachMango and Wildberry flavors.
Also, try taking a non-stick skillet sprayed with Pam and crack 1 or 2 eggs into it. Basically "fry" them over easy and then put in a small bowl. Cut them up and add a little salt. Tastes like a soft boiled egg only much easier to make!
Hope this helps a little! Good luck!
Fit & Fab Gonna Be
Topic: RE: Beginning to like food again...
Allison,
I'm so glad you are able to eat. I've read your other post a few times this week. I just couldn't think of any advice to help you.
Sarah
I'm so glad you are able to eat. I've read your other post a few times this week. I just couldn't think of any advice to help you.
Sarah
Topic: RE: Beginning to like food again...
Wow! That all sounds yummy! I wish I enjoyed cooking. I just don't. My boyfriend likes to cook certain things (particularly grilling) so, that is nice.
Topic: Beginning to like food again...
I decided that I needed to start cooking meals again because I was sick and tired of eating out of a can/carton/container/what have you, and food and I have begun to patch things up.
Had rotisserie chicken (w/out skin) the other night with potatoes and peas (although I could only eat a little chicken) and made Nik's chicken enchiladas tonight with the leftover meat. YUM and NO nausea!! I feel so much more normal and positive. Going to make eggs rosettes and turkey meatloaf this weekend.
Just wanted to share some positive progress!
Take care...Allison
