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November 2014 Surgeries

Wrote a stoopidly long post then lost internet so it's gone :-(

Thank you to everyone who has posted words and support of encouragement. I am sorry that I have not acknowledged and replied to each.

I am now day 10 following my bypass and I'm so whacked. I can do barely anything each day, even going for a wee knackers me. Then I think, surgery aside, if I tried to survive on a tin of soup and some milk each day, I'd be feeling it!

I am finding it difficult to get comfy and as a few others have mentioned, sleep is elusive since coming home.

Today everything feels very tight, inside and out. I'm acutely aware of my stitches under my skin and coupled with dried wounds which hurt with any movement, all is a it ouchy.

I am astounded to hear that some people are returning to work within a couple of weeks. I can't bear the thought of getting in a car, let alone driving. I am not intending to return this side of christmas.

I feel such a burden as I'm sitting on my butt day in and day out whilst husband is working; kids are at school. They then have to come up and do the house too. I know I've had Major Abdominal Surgery (me sick cert says so) but it doesn't take the emotions away.

The thing that I find hardest, is the medication. I didn't have any for days as I thought it was making me poorly but I got a telling off when husband found out. I cannot wait til I get back to tablets as my liquids are vile and make me heave long after ingestion.

Despite appearances, I'm not moaning, just sharing observations. I'm so incredibly pleased to have had this opportunity and fully intend to make the most of it.

I hope that my fellow November oppers are doing well. I can't wait to get out of house so I can weigh myself!
 
maggy said:
Hi everyone, wasn't sure whether to post. This week has been really tough. Had some bad news about my dad. Very very bad news. And I've gone into a total spin. Hubby is away with work and I've been supporting all the family without my usual support at home. Phone calls just don't do it. And I've turned to the only comfort that doesn't fail. Food. Specifically sugar, chocolate, ice cream. Stupid I know. I can't change what's happening to my dad by eating chocolate. And it's only going to get worse for him. Sorry for the blurt but it's good to know you're out there.
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Maggy, sorry to read your post, my heart goes out to you. Thinking of you, don't be hard on yourself over your eating I would be exactly the same. Take care xx
 
ICAWM said:
Wrote a stoopidly long post then lost internet so it's gone :-( Thank you to everyone who has posted words and support of encouragement. I am sorry that I have not acknowledged and replied to each. I am now day 10 following my bypass and I'm so whacked. I can do barely anything each day, even going for a wee knackers me. Then I think, surgery aside, if I tried to survive on a tin of soup and some milk each day, I'd be feeling it! I am finding it difficult to get comfy and as a few others have mentioned, sleep is elusive since coming home. Today everything feels very tight, inside and out. I'm acutely aware of my stitches under my skin and coupled with dried wounds which hurt with any movement, all is a it ouchy. I am astounded to hear that some people are returning to work within a couple of weeks. I can't bear the thought of getting in a car, let alone driving. I am not intending to return this side of christmas. I feel such a burden as I'm sitting on my butt day in and day out whilst husband is working; kids are at school. They then have to come up and do the house too. I know I've had Major Abdominal Surgery (me sick cert says so) but it doesn't take the emotions away. The thing that I find hardest, is the medication. I didn't have any for days as I thought it was making me poorly but I got a telling off when husband found out. I cannot wait til I get back to tablets as my liquids are vile and make me heave long after ingestion. Despite appearances, I'm not moaning, just sharing observations. I'm so incredibly pleased to have had this opportunity and fully intend to make the most of it. I hope that my fellow November oppers are doing well. I can't wait to get out of house so I can weigh myself!
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ICAWN you need the rest to repair, you definitely have had major surgery and the trouble is the emotional side is also hard to cope with. I can really relate to the medication, I wanted to cry when I took mine as it was so fowl. You are spot on your comments are observations and fact and certainly not moaning. I'm still sore and sensitive around the incisions especially at night, and I'm fully aware of my port, I'm hoping I will get used to it. Xx
 
om so sorry maggy. and dont feel bad about ur food.
it sounds like alot of u r still struging with pain.I realy hope u all feel back to ur old selves again very soon x
 
maggy said:
Hi everyone, wasn't sure whether to post. This week has been really tough. Had some bad news about my dad. Very very bad news. And I've gone into a total spin. Hubby is away with work and I've been supporting all the family without my usual support at home. Phone calls just don't do it. And I've turned to the only comfort that doesn't fail. Food. Specifically sugar, chocolate, ice cream. Stupid I know. I can't change what's happening to my dad by eating chocolate. And it's only going to get worse for him. Sorry for the blurt but it's good to know you're out there.
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Maggy im so so sorry to hear you are going through a bad patch and your dad. Is ill. First of all i so want to give you a hug you have a lot on there so wish i could help you as nothing is worse as going through things alone . Please stay connected to us and we will try to uplift you out of this .
It seems that some of us are going through terrible times here. Bug hugs Maggy x
 
tranquil_butterfly said:
Hi Sharona. Sorry did not get your private message. I have to go back to work. I have the threat of redundancy hanging over me and they are starting to play really dirty at work to get me to leave. It is a nightmare and I am the sole bread winner. I want this year to end because I have had just about everything bad happen this year. To cap it all Mr TB went for a bowel screening today and they found a growth which they removed immediately. We now have a wait of a week for them to test it to make sure it is nothing sinister. If anything happened to him it would just about finish me off. I am trying not to think about it. We are supposed to be moving in a week and a half. We have been waiting 6 months to get into this accommodation. I have lived where we are now for 28 years. I never envisaged we would have to move but with Mr TB losing his mobility we had no choice. I feel no excitement about moving. I hope my family come through for me and come over next week to help us pack otherwise I do not know what I am going to do. I need to stop moaning. It is going to solve nothing. Still it is keeping my mind off the fact I am going to be on liquids until Boxing day! TBx
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Im sorry you too are going through some major worries with work ( don't give them the satisfaction) plus your poor hubby. Lets pray that the growth is benign . So wanting to give you too a hug. Lots going on . Xx
 
ICAWM said:
Wrote a stoopidly long post then lost internet so it's gone :-( Thank you to everyone who has posted words and support of encouragement. I am sorry that I have not acknowledged and replied to each. I am now day 10 following my bypass and I'm so whacked. I can do barely anything each day, even going for a wee knackers me. Then I think, surgery aside, if I tried to survive on a tin of soup and some milk each day, I'd be feeling it! I am finding it difficult to get comfy and as a few others have mentioned, sleep is elusive since coming home. Today everything feels very tight, inside and out. I'm acutely aware of my stitches under my skin and coupled with dried wounds which hurt with any movement, all is a it ouchy. I am astounded to hear that some people are returning to work within a couple of weeks. I can't bear the thought of getting in a car, let alone driving. I am not intending to return this side of christmas. I feel such a burden as I'm sitting on my butt day in and day out whilst husband is working; kids are at school. They then have to come up and do the house too. I know I've had Major Abdominal Surgery (me sick cert says so) but it doesn't take the emotions away. The thing that I find hardest, is the medication. I didn't have any for days as I thought it was making me poorly but I got a telling off when husband found out. I cannot wait til I get back to tablets as my liquids are vile and make me heave long after ingestion. Despite appearances, I'm not moaning, just sharing observations. I'm so incredibly pleased to have had this opportunity and fully intend to make the most of it. I hope that my fellow November oppers are doing well. I can't wait to get out of house so I can weigh myself!
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Hi ICAWM sorry you feel the way i do you sound so much like the way i do.
I dont want to return to work neither this side of christmas im housebound at mo and wander how i can survive the way i am out at work. My work are demanding and i have just heard that client of mine father has passed away and they know i was close to the family ( i feel so guilty nit being there to support them all but what can i do).
You just get your self better you need to ring your bariatric department and tell what you are drinking don't get dehydrated you need to sip and sip. They told me i had to go back into hospital i my said no! said no! My medication i understand it tastes so awful and sweet sickly too. All the best sweetheart keep going. X
 
So sorry to hear so many of you going through tough times :(

This process is tough enough without adding personal, family of work issues on top. I really hope everyone is ok and getting the support they need and that things get better all round.

For those struggling with recovery, it takes a while but it does get better with each day. Personally I found the first week painful and the second emotional!! Still have my ups and downs but on the whole so much better, it just felt at the time like I was never gonna get there. I really have been quite impatient through the recovery process and keen to get back to 'normal'. I'd totally underestimated how much it would affect me but have learned to give myself a break and the time to heal.

Sending lots of love and positive vibes for everyone x
 
Su2ie said:
So sorry to hear so many of you going through tough times :( This process is tough enough without adding personal, family of work issues on top. I really hope everyone is ok and getting the support they need and that things get better all round. For those struggling with recovery, it takes a while but it does get better with each day. Personally I found the first week painful and the second emotional!! Still have my ups and downs but on the whole so much better, it just felt at the time like I was never gonna get there. I really have been quite impatient through the recovery process and keen to get back to 'normal'. I'd totally underestimated how much it would affect me but have learned to give myself a break and the time to heal. Sending lots of love and positive vibes for everyone x
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Thanks Suzie means a lot . X
 
Didn't want to read and run, just wanted to give hugs to all that need it and hope things are better for you all soon xx
 
Oh no, the dreaded diarrhoea has returned. Why oh why at a weekend when my bariatric team aren't about?!

I can only think it's linked to my meds as I've only started this up again in last few days. They are sugar free liquids.

Maybe it was two cups of tomato soup in one day. Oh I don't know.
 
ICAWM said:
Oh no, the dreaded diarrhoea has returned. Why oh why at a weekend when my bariatric team aren't about?! I can only think it's linked to my meds as I've only started this up again in last few days. They are sugar free liquids. Maybe it was two cups of tomato soup in one day. Oh I don't know.
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The runs are horrible, but be glad it's not on the other extreme. I struggle even with taking laxatives twice a day.

Hope your tummy feels better soon.
 
ICAWM said:
Oh no, the dreaded diarrhoea has returned. Why oh why at a weekend when my bariatric team aren't about?!

I can only think it's linked to my meds as I've only started this up again in last few days. They are sugar free liquids.

Maybe it was two cups of tomato soup in one day. Oh I don't know.
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Hi ICAWM. I had the same experience with tomato soup last night. It is trial and error. I have been fine with the weight watchers ones but last night it was Heinz. I seem to recall reading about people dumping on tomato soup - something to do with the amount of sugar. So tonight I am going to try the WW variety and if it happens again I am not touching it and will have to find something else.

I hope you are feeling a little better.

TBx
 
Evening all - I hope you are all ok.

Well I have spent most of the day out over at our new home trying to sort out various things with the contractors. I had one cup of tea the whole time so now I am home I am desperately trying to get my fluids in. On a plus note I was on my feet most of the time and feel ok although very tired right now. It was a good test for how I am going to cope back at work. I have a desk job so I am hopeful of scraping through until we break for Christmas. The scales I have been using for the last 5 years broke:(. Luckily I had some scales which I bought some time after I had the band - it is one of those body analyser ones. I do not really know why I did not use them- probably because they are complicated - but found the facility which allows you just to weigh. I am going to weigh once a week on a Saturday to keep an eye on things - I have no intention of becoming a slave to the scales - how my clothes fit is a better measure of progress for me.

Talking of clothes I had to go out to get sandwihes for the various workmen and while out I nearly lost my jeans. I have no idea what happened - but managed to hitch them up before I disgraced my self in public. I know I have lost some weight since last Saturday but not to the extent my jeans should be sliding off like that:eek:. Need to start wearing a belt:D. I have clothes in all variety of sizes and I have no intention of buying any for a while so I am going to have to have a good sort through as I am packing to move and make sure I do have enough to get through the next year or so.

I hope you all have a good evening.

Best wishes

TBx
 
tranquil_butterfly said:
Evening all - I hope you are all ok. Well I have spent most of the day out over at our new home trying to sort out various things with the contractors. I had one cup of tea the whole time so now I am home I am desperately trying to get my fluids in. On a plus note I was on my feet most of the time and feel ok although very tired right now. It was a good test for how I am going to cope back at work. I have a desk job so I am hopeful of scraping through until we break for Christmas. The scales I have been using for the last 5 years broke:(. Luckily I had some scales which I bought some time after I had the band - it is one of those body analyser ones. I do not really know why I did not use them- probably because they are complicated - but found the facility which allows you just to weigh. I am going to weigh once a week on a Saturday to keep an eye on things - I have no intention of becoming a slave to the scales - how my clothes fit is a better measure of progress for me. Talking of clothes I had to go out to get sandwihes for the various workmen and while out I nearly lost my jeans. I have no idea what happened - but managed to hitch them up before I disgraced my self in public. I know I have lost some weight since last Saturday but not to the extent my jeans should be sliding off like that:eek:. Need to start wearing a belt:D. I have clothes in all variety of sizes and I have no intention of buying any for a while so I am going to have to have a good sort through as I am packing to move and make sure I do have enough to get through the next year or so. I hope you all have a good evening. Best wishes TBx
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It's good to read that you are so much better now, and by the sounds of it the weight is definitely coming off. Good for you xx
 
Im So sorry to hear some of you are having a hard time :( hugs xxx

I'm going through lots of emotions relating to my weight and surgery. I am beginning to wonder if I've just wasted money and whether it won't work for me. I know I'm being pathetic but the 1 lb losses are beginning to get me down. But I guess all I can do is plod on.

Hope everyone has a positive week ahead xxx
 
Hi Maggy really sorry to hear about your dad, and I hope you get better soon has well.

Hi T B pleased to hear you are feeling better.

Hi ICAWM the dreaded tomato soup, same happened to me also minestrone does the same thing.

Hi SHARONA pleased you are feeling a little better, fluids very hard to get in, in fact I will be glad when I am out of these 3 stages.

Big hugs to everyone, have a good weekend.
 
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