November 2013 Surgeries

[nicola1723]

How many times has that happened and what did you dump on?? I dont wanna dump, sounds nasty

One and a half. Once on the wrong yoghurt in hospital 2 days after op. Had 2 tbsps then bang!

The other day tried weight watchers layered yoghurt had a teaspoon full and felt it coming so stopped before it took hold. It's very instant with me!

 

[Flickalicious]

I feel the same about mash, love it but bored of it already, I can't bear to go off it so feel I need more variety. It sounds like you are tolerating loads, I do get scared that if I don't follow the advice to the letter then I could do damage but on the other hand the thought of puréed left overs is making me want to cry and never eat again!!

Have you stopped your injections yet? My stomach is so bruised, the needle won't go through where I have stretch marks (which is most of my tummy!!!) so I am running out of room, I have 2 days left but I am active, went on a long walk today so thinking of not bothering with the last two days, some people only seem to have them for a week anyway.

I haven't dumped yet either but I am being careful about sugar, did go through a period when I had to sleep after eating, you know that feeling like after you have had a massive roast and can't keep your eyes open!!

I am tolerating alot. I didnt expect it, I thought it would be trial and error on alot of foods. Theres only so many soup dishes I could have made with whats in my cupboards. I have ice cubes in the freezer of left overs but I cant bring myself to eat it. Just want to try new things. Soon on my list is corned beef with pickle. I am missing my meat sooo much!

Nope still doing my injections. Have one day left. 1x 40mg twice daily. I too have bruises all over my tummy. Its more painful than anything else. So tender to touch. My son watched my husband kiss them all the other day so now is doing the same thing just not as gently, bless him. He's poorly at the moment and just wants mummy and cuddles but its so hard because he pushes on my tummy loads

Oh yeah, I did the same in hospital. Dont do that now though. I bought alot of sugar free mostly weight watchers stuff. Have sweetner in coffee etc and only had the bite of choc ice and square of chocolate with real sugar in it. Dont wanna push and be ill because of it.

You've done well with walking then!! Ive been at home in my pyjamas only got dressed once since day 4 lol pottering around doing housework but no hiking yet lol Have you weighed yourself since the op?

 

[Flickalicious]

One and a half. Once on the wrong yoghurt in hospital 2 days after op. Had 2 tbsps then bang!

The other day tried weight watchers layered yoghurt had a teaspoon full and felt it coming so stopped before it took hold. It's very instant with me!

In hospital!? They screwed your meal up?

Omg, thats really bad. Can you have fromage frais? I suppose that has more sugar than WW yoghurt though? God, that is instant I guess you know your tool is doing what its supposed to do! When I feel no pain or rumbles or anything I sometimes think how much (or little) did they actually leave me with. I know I cant eat much but there hadnt been much other restriction!

 

[nicola1723]

In hospital!? They screwed your meal up? Omg, thats really bad. Can you have fromage frais? I suppose that has more sugar than WW yoghurt though? God, that is instant I guess you know your tool is doing what its supposed to do! When I feel no pain or rumbles or anything I sometimes think how much (or little) did they actually leave me with. I know I cant eat much but there hadnt been much other restriction!

Yeah my surgeon was not happy!! I think I will stick to non sugar stuff for now.

My pouch is only 12/15ml as my surgeon said I'm a petite lady that was big enough :/

 

[Flickalicious]

Oh yes, nail varnish bottle size, I rember you saying. That is so so small.

Could you try natural yoghurt with sweetner or mashed fresh berries?

 

[Flickalicious]

Im really worried im not losing anything I know its so soon after the op and ive not weighed myself since day 10 of the LSD but I dont feel or see a difference and I know im probably not going to for quite some time yet! Well, people have said they can see it in my face and my rings are getting looser but apart from that nothing. That combined with the variety of food I can eat really makes me wonder

 

[Butterfly_lady]

Well done Kimberly rest up! 2 weeks from now you'll feel like a different person and be well on your way!

How you feeling now butterfly?

Thank you for your replies regarding the suspect infection. Its not open or weeping. The skin around it looks like a bruise. Ill be phoning the hospital tomorrow and see what they have to say. Im hoping its nothing :s

Audrasharon, 3 weeks!!

Feeling pretty good was a bit tired last night as I worked 6am-6pm (same today) be glad when I can stop injecting myself - 3 more to go

 

[TC33]

Yes I'm a bit obsessed with weighing myself and do it several times daily! I lost 1 stone 2 on the LSD and 13 pound the first week of surgery, I did have a lot of water retention though so I'd say most of it was water. This week I only lost 3 pounds, I thought that was because I got my period but it's not gone down since so I guess just slowing down - boo! I don't think it is noticeable yet, but it will work, you can't live on 400 calories a day and not loose weight surely!!!!!!!!

My husband works away 5-6 days a week so I have told him to take the scales with him to stop me getting on them three times a day, it's great when they go down but makes me miserable when they don't move.

Nicola I have fage total 0% Greek yoghurt and mix in some puréed tinned fruit so it's like a fruit corner. If twice dumping on yogurts (you poor thing!) hasn't put you off for life you could try that, it comes in a large pot so you just take out a tablespoon.

 

[TC33]

Flick I had corned beef hash week puréed with baked beans and it has been the only thing I have really enjoyed. I guess because there is not much difference between it normal or pureeing it. I'm going to make it again today but just have it as it comes as it's so soft anyway surely it can't hurt.

I've always loved meat but can't imagine eating chicken or ham etc at the moment, the thought of it makes me think if will get stuck, I am really conscious that i need to get in protein so corned beef seems ideal.

You know they say avoid lattes, are they high sugar or is it just because they are high calories because of the milk? I am going to breakfast with my dad today and obviously can't eat so thought I would have a nice coffee, I thought a latte could be my morning snack like a glass of milk???

 

[Butterfly_lady]

Fella just got me apple juice which I've diluted 50/50 with water its yummy, anyone else finds their tastes have changed post op? Things I loved before just don't taste right including tea and my fave cherry vimto

 

[Flickalicious]

Flick I had corned beef hash week puréed with baked beans and it has been the only thing I have really enjoyed. I guess because there is not much difference between it normal or pureeing it. I'm going to make it again today but just have it as it comes as it's so soft anyway surely it can't hurt.

I've always loved meat but can't imagine eating chicken or ham etc at the moment, the thought of it makes me think if will get stuck, I am really conscious that i need to get in protein so corned beef seems ideal.

You know they say avoid lattes, are they high sugar or is it just because they are high calories because of the milk? I am going to breakfast with my dad today and obviously can't eat so thought I would have a nice coffee, I thought a latte could be my morning snack like a glass of milk???

I know. Doesn't seem logical to be eating so little and not lose anything. Im still worried that ive done this and nothing or very little will happen after it! Without weighing myself, all I can do is wait and hope for the best. I must drink more though, I know I dont drink enough!

Wow you weigh yourself loads lol How can you cope with that? Do you take multi vitamins and minerals or have protein shakes at all?

I have to wait til I can go shopping before getting any corned beef. For brekkie today im guna have ready brek with jam and smooth light peanut butter - its well nice!! Fromage frais for lunch and ill decide about dinner later. Something meaty hopefully or fish in sauce again that was yum!

Hmm I dont see a problem with having a latte? Ask for a skinny latte so they dont use full fat milk or cream or whatever and get your sweetner tablets ready if you have them! Some people can develope a tolerance to milk post op - the lactose in it. Dont know how common that is though? If you're worried you could ask them to make a frothy milky coffee?

 

[Flickalicious]

Feeling pretty good was a bit tired last night as I worked 6am-6pm (same today) be glad when I can stop injecting myself - 3 more to go

How are you back working already???

 

[Butterfly_lady]

How are you back working already???

Started yesterday, but I work from home sat infront of a laptop so its not "hard work" I can't sit around doing nothing it drives me crazy

 

[nicola1723]

I work from home too but taken a full 2 weeks off with my hubby so we can have time together and watch movies etc. it's nice

 

[Butterfly_lady]

Watching movies/tv would drive me to distraction lol I prefer to be working sent fella back to work too so he's out from under my feet

 

[Flickalicious]

Lol my hubby is back at work now. My full time job is my very energetic but currently very poorly 2 1/2 year old son! I have the tv on most of the day but its on cbeebies so I potter about and do stuff. My house is very much lived in lol so much to do everyday!

 

[nicola1723]

Lol my hubby is back at work now. My full time job is my very energetic but currently very poorly 2 1/2 year old son! I have the tv on most of the day but its on cbeebies so I potter about and do stuff. My house is very much lived in lol so much to do everyday!

Don't push yourself too much hon. The body needs time to recover!

Hubby and I are total film freaks. He's my best mate as well as my husband so hanging out with him is awesome! I don't want him to go back next Monday

 

[Flickalicious]

Don't push yourself too much hon. The body needs time to recover!

Hubby and I are total film freaks. He's my best mate as well as my husband so hanging out with him is awesome! I don't want him to go back next Monday

I hear of other people who are back to normal after a week and im wondering why its taking me so long to recover! I feel I should be up and out & about already.

Thats brilliant do you have netflix or love film? My hubby & I dont get much time to ourselves. He's my best friend too ^-^ His hours are all over the place so we have to plan a week at a time. His days off are usually spent helping me clean the house. Its always a mess. Toys in every room, clothes everywhere lol Hmm Grab on to him and dont let him leave EVER muahaha!

 

[nicola1723]

Everyone's recovery rate is different, but we have to remember this was pretty major surgery! Our whole insides have been replumbed and stapled and cut!

We have netflix and also 2 bunny rabbits to keep us busy lol x

 

[TC33]

I know. Doesn't seem logical to be eating so little and not lose anything. Im still worried that ive done this and nothing or very little will happen after it! Without weighing myself, all I can do is wait and hope for the best. I must drink more though, I know I dont drink enough!

Wow you weigh yourself loads lol How can you cope with that? Do you take multi vitamins and minerals or have protein shakes at all?

I have to wait til I can go shopping before getting any corned beef. For brekkie today im guna have ready brek with jam and smooth light peanut butter - its well nice!! Fromage frais for lunch and ill decide about dinner later. Something meaty hopefully or fish in sauce again that was yum!

Hmm I dont see a problem with having a latte? Ask for a skinny latte so they dont use full fat milk or cream or whatever and get your sweetner tablets ready if you have them! Some people can develope a tolerance to milk post op - the lactose in it. Dont know how common that is though? If you're worried you could ask them to make a frothy milky coffee?

I have started my multi-vitamins as they told me to after 2 weeks and they have gone down fine but I'm not having any protein shakes, I do think I might get some protein powder to add to my meals as I have heard that the more protein you have the less likely your hair will fall out.

I had a skinny latte and that was fine, didn't bother with sweetener as all though I have always had a sugar in my coffee I am not keen on the after taste of sweetener so just had it without. I had 2 wholegrain crackerbreads with dairylea light for breakfast ( worked out it was about 80 cals!) and was fine, not so confident about having bread/toast yet.

I work for myself and have been working from home but have popped into the office the last 2 days and it is nice to start feeling more normal, yesterday was the first day I didn't have a nap but I was in bed by 9!

Everyone needs to recover at their own rate, I remember reading you went to a craft fair a few days after your op and I was thinking I could never manage that and certainly didn't feel up to it. Maybe doing that much so early and your body not coping scared you a bit and now you are worried you will feel like that again if you go out.

I'm pretty sure you will have a lovely surprise when you get weighed again, and yes I think liquids do help with the weight loss and the more you drink the less your body feels it has to retain. It does feel like a bit of a minefield doesn't it trying to fit everything in and remembering it all. I am glad I had it done but do wish to be able to be 'normal', not stuff my face but just eat small portions of regular stuff and not feel hungry. I wanted the sleeve as I think you can eat more normally with it and don't get dumping syndrome but my surgeon advised me against it and said the bypass would be much better, I did what he said as he is the expert but in the back of my mind I am always thinking the sleeve would have been easier - I guess the grass is always greener!