February 2014 Surgeries

[Crystalrainbow]

Arrrrrrrgggghhhh I'm dumping freezing shivers, feel sick, tummy ache , loo ridden ( went to school lunch with my son. Tried the best I could, had mash n grated cheese.....feel awful. Need to sleep. Like an iceberg (( bugger it brrrrrrr eek

Hugs hun hope it passes soon x x x tuck up warm and be gentle with yourself x x x its possible there was cream in the mash?? hugs

 

[Georgie163]

Thoroughly agree with 2nd timers comments about not beating yourself up. We have all had WLS because each and everyone of us has issues with food, and just because the lovely suregeons have performed wonderful surgeries on us and found a solution, we are not all going to wake up "cured" of our relationship with food, and the fact that we all have to eat to survive. We have all fought our battles for years, and years and the only solution I have found that works for me is literally a day at a time. Luckily I am a corward with a HUGE fear of vomiting and pain, so I am getting through this honeymoon period of loss of appetite by probably eating too little which is just as bad as my nutrion intake is through the floor. I think we beat ourselves up far too much, when we really should be praising ourselves and each other. Wishing you a better day Georgie123 (and hopefully you will look back and laugh at the time you "gorged" yourself on 1/2 tin of tuna, a slice of cheese, 1/2 a cup of soup and a banana - I wouldn't even have bothered getting out of bed for that pre-op but could demolish a whole box of jaffa cakes!!!!!!).

Thank you Ali and Trevelyan! I'm feeling much better and sticking to plan. And you are absolutely right in that the relationship with food and it's problems don't magically disappear after weight loss surgery. It's bloody hard work!

And yes, I can almost look back and laugh at my binge on half a tin of tuna..etc! I have downed plates of pasta and potatoes and sticky date pudding 6 weeks ago so I guess by comparative terms the tuna isn't quite so malevolent. But that feeling of over eating and fullness that followed the tuna is what I hated the most. Feeling hungry is something new for me, I've lived in a constant state of fullness, topping myself up with food as soon as the first pangs set in! Xx

 

[Georgie163]

ALI forgot to say, don't be so harsh on yourself re: exercising ! You've had major ops on your knees, that in itself usually takes a good 12 weeks minimum to recover. Don't push your body too hard whilst it's so delicate and getting over the trauma of surgery & a bypass revision!!

Xxx

 

[Crystalrainbow]

I feel so awful today on several counts (none of which I will bore you with) but my emotions got the better of me and I ate half a tin of tuna, a slice of cheese and half a cup of soup and when I write it like that it doesn't sound so bad but I then went to the next level and ate a banana. I am having a food coma, I feel so sick, and sick with myself. My tummy feels distended and massive, I feel hot and I've had terrible toilet habits for the past hour. I feel disgusted with myself. I feel so full and revolting and can't believe I have done this to myself. My hubby is out and I know he will be disappointed with me too. I'm suppose to be on soup for another week! What chance do I have when I sabotage my effects just because of a bad day too much food too soon is such a gluttonous wretched feeling.

Hi Georgie hun so sorry only just caught this message, i do hope your feeling better today As Trevelyan says the surgeons have done a fantastic job in fixing our tums, but the hardest part is fixing our heads, how can we possibly be cured in so little time.......... its such a huge learning curve and can only be take one day at a time, dealing with every issue as it comes our way. I hope the grotty feelings didn't last too long, although i'm guessing the beating yourself up lasted a whole while longer. NOW lesson learned and i'm sure it won't be happening again anytime soon, i'm guessing the dumping is a great deterrent too. Next time you get those old feeling which send your straight to the fridge feel free to come here and seek some advise or comfort hun, i'm never far away, and am happy to listen anytime

Today is another day, the sun is shining. I hope you have well and truly put this experience behind you and whats past is past forget it and move forwards huge huge hugs x x x x

 

[Georgie163]

Hi Georgie hun so sorry only just caught this message, i do hope your feeling better today As Trevelyan says the surgeons have done a fantastic job in fixing our tums, but the hardest part is fixing our heads, how can we possibly be cured in so little time.......... its such a huge learning curve and can only be take one day at a time, dealing with every issue as it comes our way. I hope the grotty feelings didn't last too long, although i'm guessing the beating yourself up lasted a whole while longer. NOW lesson learned and i'm sure it won't be happening again anytime soon, i'm guessing the dumping is a great deterrent too. Next time you get those old feeling which send your straight to the fridge feel free to come here and seek some advise or comfort hun, i'm never far away, and am happy to listen anytime Today is another day, the sun is shining. I hope you have well and truly put this experience behind you and whats past is past forget it and move forwards huge huge hugs x x x x

Thank you Hun! Yes lesson has been well and truly noted!! I took my puppy for a really long walk today, near 2 hours and longest I have done since way before I put on all my weight. Felt so good to be able to do it without resting or sitting I between and getting back pain. It feels like I've got so much mobility back, I'm so grateful for that already! And yesterday saw friends we've be not seen since Christmas and got some really lovely compliments so I know at least I'm looking healthier which was a huge boost.

On another note, Slightly worried that I keep finding dead goldfish around, on the doorstep, the garden path, side of house. Not should if it's equivalent to a mob message horse head equivalent if one of my kittens are been very naughty and on a murder spree. Not even sure they are from my pond but out to get some netting from the garden centre.. Pets can be such animals sometimes! Xxx

 

[Crystalrainbow]

Thank you Hun! Yes lesson has been well and truly noted!! I took my puppy for a really long walk today, near 2 hours and longest I have done since way before I put on all my weight. Felt so good to be able to do it without resting or sitting I between and getting back pain. It feels like I've got so much mobility back, I'm so grateful for that already! And yesterday saw friends we've be not seen since Christmas and got some really lovely compliments so I know at least I'm looking healthier which was a huge boost.

On another note, Slightly worried that I keep finding dead goldfish around, on the doorstep, the garden path, side of house. Not should if it's equivalent to a mob message horse head equivalent if one of my kittens are been very naughty and on a murder spree. Not even sure they are from my pond but out to get some netting from the garden centre.. Pets can be such animals sometimes! Xxx

Ho hun so pleased all ok today, nothing like feeling down on yourself but well done for getting thru and out the other side. So pleased the positives are helping to get you thru, your friends and lovely comments and getting out and about and feeling great about it. No pains, no resting, no sitting ..... you mist be so proud of yourself. Just remember that elated feeling of today to help carry you thru any tough times which may crop up.
LOL at the goldfish (not literary laughing promise) just was an odd thing to read lol maybe some netting a good idea Animals grrrr just been for our walk with puppy and honestly the things she picks up is nobody's business !!!! being in the country the roads are normally full of cows or horses muck and she just loves it...... much to my disgust !!!!

Hugs hun take care x x x x

 

[2nd timer]

Ended up in a and e after screaming in pain for five hours. Morphine drip did the job. Just home xx I felt so ill

 

[Crystalrainbow]

Ended up in a and e after screaming in pain for five hours. Morphine drip did the job. Just home xx I felt so ill

OMG Ali hope your feeling little better now hun x x x bless you now take it easy hun

 

[Georgie163]

Ended up in a and e after screaming in pain for five hours. Morphine drip did the job. Just home xx I felt so ill

Omg I didn't expect that! Was that from dumping? I had no idea it could be so awful that you would need morphine. So hope you wake up fresh and feeling better Hun xxx

 

[2nd timer]

Apart from giving birth I've never endured such pain, never. I was writhing in pain . Baz contacted Luton n they were worried it was going on for so long. Wanted me in. We set off intending to try the 60 or so miles but I was screaming n couldn't sit, was writhing my nose was bleeding from the pressure or wrenching . We had to stop at a more local hospital. Luckily I wear an SOS talisman bracelet n all the details were on there n phone numbers etc. I couldn't talk I was in a state. And I have a high pain threshold!!!!!
They liaised with Luton bless them n took bloods n put me on morphine drip and gave me anti sickness etc. came home last night nearly 8 hours after dumping. God was horrid. Luton will check me out. Back on slops for a while, can't risk anything (( all from a sloppy scoop if mashed spud n some cheese. I presume the cheese must have been full fat. This is the danger of not doing your own food. **** **** xxx

 

[Georgie163]

Apart from giving birth I've never endured such pain, never. I was writhing in pain . Baz contacted Luton n they were worried it was going on for so long. Wanted me in. We set off intending to try the 60 or so miles but I was screaming n couldn't sit, was writhing my nose was bleeding from the pressure or wrenching . We had to stop at a more local hospital. Luckily I wear an SOS talisman bracelet n all the details were on there n phone numbers etc. I couldn't talk I was in a state. And I have a high pain threshold!!!!! They liaised with Luton bless them n took bloods n put me on morphine drip and gave me anti sickness etc. came home last night nearly 8 hours after dumping. God was horrid. Luton will check me out. Back on slops for a while, can't risk anything (( all from a sloppy scoop if mashed spud n some cheese. I presume the cheese must have been full fat. This is the danger of not doing your own food. **** **** xxx

So glad you are feeling better but what a nightmare for you and hubby must have been so worried for you! Good idea to go back a step and take it easy! Big hugs to you xxx

 

[Crystalrainbow]

Gosh ali that was an experience and a half hun..... glad your back home safe n sound. get some rest and recuperation and get back on your feet soon x x x x Can't believe what a severe reaction you had hun. Hmmm thats a big lesson for all of us x x x hugs

 

[princess4d4]

hope you feel better really soon just rest now and take it easy build your strength back up

 

[2nd timer]

Thanks, I'm weak as a kitten. I have my new I phone 5 upgrade n can't even do that. Feel too weak cannot believe such a massive reaction, I'm not kidding, it was profound. I was squeeling n writhing in pain. They thought it was peritonitis, but hopefully its not. Just taking it very easy this week. No strength morphine knocked me out anyway

 

[2nd timer]

Also shows the benefit of wearing a talisman with details on if u can't talk. Hubby didn't have the answers, bracelet did.

 

[princess4d4]

im looking at getting one of them at nurses suggestion as a newly diagnosed diabetic also a penicillin allergy hoping the kids will invest for me for mothers day/ birthday

just do things at your own pace no rush little steps are better than big ones when trying to recover curl up dvd etc

 

[2nd timer]

im looking at getting one of them at nurses suggestion as a newly diagnosed diabetic also a penicillin allergy hoping the kids will invest for me for mothers day/ birthday

just do things at your own pace no rush little steps are better than big ones when trying to recover curl up dvd etc

Yup I am. I'm just soooo cold

 

[Roccosmummy]

Omg Ali. What a nightmare. Hope you're being well looked after by your family and are feeling better real soon.
Hugs x

 

[nicola1723]

Get well soon Ali! Sounds horrible xx

 

[2nd timer]

Get well soon Ali! Sounds horrible xx

thanks

I'm still in bed, very weak. Got terrible sharp pain to ribs underneath. Think I may have pulled something heaving so much or hopefully not, pulled some stitches inside apart. Going to ring Luton again in a bit. Its a nasty pain