November 2014 Surgeries

[vixter101]

That's brilliant weeb :-D

 

[Su2ie]

I hope it passes Suzzie its horrid! And e energy levels isn't good! How are you? X

It is horrid but it will pass hun. It has taken me ages to get my energy levels up, that only really improved after the b12 injection. I was really pretty miserable the first few weeks and was shocked by how much it affected me. Everyone kept telling me id be ok and it would pass but I was really impatient and just wanted everything to be normal asap. Do you know what though? They were right it does pass. It is major surgery and it takes time.

I've started back at work now, not doing full days just pacing myself with a few hours at a time. I'm lucky that I can pretty much please myself, a perk of being the boss

I'm also starting to add in some 'normal' food which is lush!! Had half a slice of toast with laughing cow light and it was divine!! Still being cautious but it's lovely to have more variety and texture. I've been really lucky on this front that I haven't been sick at all and no dumping so far (touch wood)! Still have a little discomfort in my stomach but nothing I can't handle.

In short, it's all good Sharona! At just over 5 weeks out everything feels a lot better and I really hope that helps you see light at the end of the tunnel x

 

[SHARONA]

It is horrid but it will pass hun. It has taken me ages to get my energy levels up, that only really improved after the b12 injection. I was really pretty miserable the first few weeks and was shocked by how much it affected me. Everyone kept telling me id be ok and it would pass but I was really impatient and just wanted everything to be normal asap. Do you know what though? They were right it does pass. It is major surgery and it takes time. I've started back at work now, not doing full days just pacing myself with a few hours at a time. I'm lucky that I can pretty much please myself, a perk of being the boss I'm also starting to add in some 'normal' food which is lush!! Had half a slice of toast with laughing cow light and it was divine!! Still being cautious but it's lovely to have more variety and texture. I've been really lucky on this front that I haven't been sick at all and no dumping so far (touch wood)! Still have a little discomfort in my stomach but nothing I can't handle. In short, it's all good Sharona! At just over 5 weeks out everything feels a lot better and I really hope that helps you see light at the end of the tunnel x

Oh this certainly makes me see the light! As i know at the beginning you had your little ups and downs and battled emotional demons however you over come it all. So well done you!
These vitamin B 12 injections do all people gastric bypassed get theses I haven't heard about these from my providers. I will gave anything to improve my energy levels.
Aww your back at work now thats wonderful to know take it easy. I too run my department but because im also hands on its difficult not to get up and run around i know once I am back everyone just sits back and says well the boss is back she can have all the responsibility ( which is so stressful at times). I don't feel ready to go back as I'm likely to get physically hurt too and have to be physically fit in carrying out physical intervention techniques so not risking it! Its also good for some of the staff to be responsible for themselves and are aims they can achieve for their next appraisals ha ha!
Im only in week two going towards three so its early days! Must get some of that laughing cow cheese for my puree stage! So muss different textures really cant deal with milk and soup any more! In fact im hardly eating any of the protein stuff!
Glad your doing well Suzie x

 

[SHARONA]

hi girls Good to see everyone's progress. I am eating normally now, muesli, mushrooms on toast, turkey mince etc. My biggest problem is chocolate is really easy to eat and I still love it. Still lost 33lbs in total and aiming to make 38 by the new year k

great news Weeb great loss! Well done keep going. X

 

[Su2ie]

Oh this certainly makes me see the light! As i know at the beginning you had your little ups and downs and battled emotional demons however you over come it all. So well done you! These vitamin B 12 injections do all people gastric bypassed get theses I haven't heard about these from my providers. I will gave anything to improve my energy levels. Aww your back at work now thats wonderful to know take it easy. I too run my department but because im also hands on its difficult not to get up and run around i know once I am back everyone just sits back and says well the boss is back she can have all the responsibility ( which is so stressful at times). I don't feel ready to go back as I'm likely to get physically hurt too and have to be physically fit in carrying out physical intervention techniques so not risking it! Its also good for some of the staff to be responsible for themselves and are aims they can achieve for their next appraisals ha ha! Im only in week two going towards three so its early days! Must get some of that laughing cow cheese for my puree stage! So muss different textures really cant deal with milk and soup any more! In fact im hardly eating any of the protein stuff! Glad your doing well Suzie x

You're quite right not rushing back to work, especially if it's quite a physical job, it's still quite early days. It won't do them any harm to miss you either

You'll be amazed the difference a couple of weeks makes and you should find energy levels pick up as you go through the food stages too.
I'm not sure if all have to have b12 injections, I think it's another thing that varies between providers. At Sunderland it's routine for all bypassers to have it, in other areas it may be monitored through bloods and given if levels are low. Perhaps you could ask your team?

To be honest I really struggled the first 2 weeks, I tried not to post too much negative stuff as I was aware there were lots of people waiting to have their surgeries after me and I didn't want to freak them out, make them worry or doubt having it done!! But I cried -a lot!! Was in so much pain, constantly dizzy and no energy and I was miserable and regretted the whole thing. A few weeks on though I feel much more balanced and definitely on the right track. I guess what I'm saying is, if you're struggling at any point just try and remind yourself that it's temporary and will get better, and it's completely normal

 

[Willow4]

Good post Su2ie, light at the end of the tunnel that's good.

Hi SHARONA I new Bypass needed B12 for life, but my hospital says all Sleeve people need them to now.
But my Doctor has to sort mine out, with my meds.
Hope your doing ok.

Hi Weeb Well done on the weight loss.

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Hello all

Why am I still up and not in my bed? Thanks for all your good wishes. I have had a rough few days - entirely my own fault. I over did things on Saturday and paid for it on Sunday. I had to go back to work yesterday and getting in fluids while there was a nightmare. I took some soup in a flask but it was lukewarm when I drunk it - need to invest in a new one. Today I took my actimel with me and had that and it took me about half an hour to sip it all. I was then interviewed for my job. Less said about that the better. About what I expected. I had a cup of chicken bovril which went down ok and a few sips of water. Tonight I had soup and that went straight through me. I just posted on another thread that I am surprised how much restriction I am feeling. I thought having had a band for four years that I would not feel any restriction and that I would be a slow loser. I am weighing once a week but I am losing inches as my clothes are loose. I was hoping to avoid any questions about rapid weight loss on the basis that I thought the weight would come off slowly and steadily. I know that there will be losses in the first month as I am on liquids only but I am feeling slightly alarmed with how the inches are coming off and how I am struggling with just liquids. I am sure it is just due to swelling after the op.

The next week is going to be manic with our move still on for a week today (next Tuesday). Once we move I will be able to rest a little I hope. I am totally stressed out and it is not helping things:cry:.

TBx

 

[vixter101]

sending you big virtual hugs butterfly - it will get better but it doesn't help with it being such a stressful time at the moment...we're all here for support if you need it - feel free to pm me anytime if you need a rant or chat or whatever xx

 

[Weeb]

hi girls thanks of the feedback Susie it is amazing to here you feel good too. Sharona, TB etc you will get there too.

K

 

[SHARONA]

Hello all Why am I still up and not in my bed? Thanks for all your good wishes. I have had a rough few days - entirely my own fault. I over did things on Saturday and paid for it on Sunday. I had to go back to work yesterday and getting in fluids while there was a nightmare. I took some soup in a flask but it was lukewarm when I drunk it - need to invest in a new one. Today I took my actimel with me and had that and it took me about half an hour to sip it all. I was then interviewed for my job. Less said about that the better. About what I expected. I had a cup of chicken bovril which went down ok and a few sips of water. Tonight I had soup and that went straight through me. I just posted on another thread that I am surprised how much restriction I am feeling. I thought having had a band for four years that I would not feel any restriction and that I would be a slow loser. I am weighing once a week but I am losing inches as my clothes are loose. I was hoping to avoid any questions about rapid weight loss on the basis that I thought the weight would come off slowly and steadily. I know that there will be losses in the first month as I am on liquids only but I am feeling slightly alarmed with how the inches are coming off and how I am struggling with just liquids. I am sure it is just due to swelling after the op. The next week is going to be manic with our move still on for a week today (next Tuesday). Once we move I will be able to rest a little I hope. I am totally stressed out and it is not helping things:cry:. TBx

So feeling fir you right now! Its sounds uou are going through the mill one way or the other . Stay strong and just go slow its still very early days! Just keep sipping im still same on liquids i think its a big part of the constipation problem! I also have an infected leaky wound. Are you going to be at work whilst moving??? Please take it easy TB X

 

[SHARONA]

Well here we are all post op. Some of us have ups and downs but hey we all survived to tell the tales!
Haven't heard from some of the group for a while and do hope they are are all ok .
Im getting there although one of my wounds are leaking very slightly and tolerance of liquids not brill but better than last week. Im hoping to go out tomorrow first time for a long time my partner is coming with me to see how i get on going to take it very easy!
Any bypasses experiencing taste differences? Everything tastes so different now like metal? Is it because i haven't eaten for a while or what??
Hows the Christmas shopping all im so behind this year but hey ho i haven't any babies any more! I keep thinking what should i get for Christmas dinner as i will be on soft going onto solid food the day after Christmas? Cant afford to get that wrong as don't want to have an A &E visit Christmas day ! X

 

[los in it]

Some foods to me now taste "fake" yogurts for example pre op I didnt mind them but the last 2 weeks they taste weird now one of my daily meds Lansoprazole I again didnt mind now it tastes foul! Now have to chew it really quick and get it out my mouth!

 

[tranquil_butterfly]

Evening all. Thanks for the messages Vixter Sharona and Weeb.. I was told today I did not get the job - what a surprise - not! Now I have to spend money I do not have on an employment lawyer as they need not think they are going to get away with this.

I feel ok about things. I am going to work from home the rest of this week and have a few days booked off next week to move. I have to go into work on one of the days for the boss to announce the outcome of the interview process. It is a pain as I have some deliveries coming and Mr TB is not going to manage so I am going to have to see what I can rearrange as I cannot afford to not be at the meeting next week.

I managed a cup of coffee at work and that was it because I was dragged into meeting after meeting once I was told the outcome. I have had since I got home a milky coffee and a protein shake. So far they have stayed put.

Early night as I have a splitting headache after today. I know I am heading for a breakdown but I am hoping it comes once I stop at Christmas and that I can get over it in the few days I have off. I just need to ride through this.

Hope everyone is ok.

TBx

 

[SHARONA]

Evening all. Thanks for the messages Vixter Sharona and Weeb.. I was told today I did not get the job - what a surprise - not! Now I have to spend money I do not have on an employment lawyer as they need not think they are going to get away with this. I feel ok about things. I am going to work from home the rest of this week and have a few days booked off next week to move. I have to go into work on one of the days for the boss to announce the outcome of the interview process. It is a pain as I have some deliveries coming and Mr TB is not going to manage so I am going to have to see what I can rearrange as I cannot afford to not be at the meeting next week. I managed a cup of coffee at work and that was it because I was dragged into meeting after meeting once I was told the outcome. I have had since I got home a milky coffee and a protein shake. So far they have stayed put. Early night as I have a splitting headache after today. I know I am heading for a breakdown but I am hoping it comes once I stop at Christmas and that I can get over it in the few days I have off. I just need to ride through this. Hope everyone is ok. TBx

Hi Tb at the moment i have just sat and cried for you! I have just explained the reason to my partner. How can your boss do such a thing why why at this time and when you are feeling not your self and have so so many other things going on . Im going to be strong now for you and say do not let them get away with that! You are not going to have a breakdown because YOU ARE SO MUCH STRONGER THAN THAT! My father wats said when he was a live "girl as much as we don't like things when they don't work out theres a very good reason why". Please look at it like this things will get better once your settled in your new home , your health improves . I wish i could help financially with getting a good solicitor . Life sometimes throws unfairness but us women have to be strong and you will get through it all. Best wishes hun let us know things go. Xx

 

[vixter101]

I'm so sorry to read that TB...I do agree with Sharona though, when one door closes another opens so I have everything crossed for you.

On another note, I can't help financially with an employment solicitor but as a planning professional I have some solicitor contacts that may be able to recommend someone who
Specialises in employment law and maybe arrange a free consultation or find out if they do a no win no fee basis?? I'm happy to put the feelers out tomorrow and let you know what I come back with. Sometimes it's not what you know but who you know...just drop me a message and here and I'll get on it. Anything I can do to help to relieve some of the stress at the moment...sending you big hugs xx

 

[maggy]

Had some potentially good news about my Dad. Things may not be as bad as they first thought. We'll know for sure on Wednesday. Holding my breath til then!

 

[maggy]

So sorry to hear of your troubles TB. Stay strong. One of my favourite sayings is an old Scottish/Borders one - "What's for you won't go by you". And it's worked every time. When I've thought I'd missed out on something I later find it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I hope this is the case for for you too.

 

[vixter101]

Fingers and everything else possible crossed for you maggy....here's hoping for some good news on Wednesday for you xx *hug*

 

[maggy]

Thanks Vixter! Xx

 

[SHARONA]

Had some potentially good news about my Dad. Things may not be as bad as they first thought. We'll know for sure on Wednesday. Holding my breath til then!

Keeping you all in my prayers Maggy. All the best with the news on Wednesday. Be strong much love x