Only 7 days to go :)))

[cat1972]

I can't get cold fluids down at all, still struggling with the nausea and dizziness, but putting it down to minimal calories. On the plus side 2 staff commented on weight loss today

 

[cat1972]

just been to my first check-up at the hospital and she said that everyone who had appointments today struggled to get the fluids down. I just get so full if I have anything to drink.

Hope check up went well xx

 

[Beegee]

Check up went very well thanks.... no issues.

Glad you are getting compliments at work... the feeling of loosing weight really is better than how any food tastes.

 

[cat1972]

Check up went very well thanks.... no issues. Glad you are getting compliments at work... the feeling of loosing weight really is better than how any food tastes.

Glad all went well, and your right it was lovely that people have noticed weight loss x

 

[fee34]

I do believe I had my first experience of dumping last night. I had a build up shake, a chocolate one just fancied something chocolaty and seeing as they have these shakes at the hospital thought I'd be OK. I'd been having the vanilla strawberry and banana but had got so fed up with them! Anyway after about 20 mins I felt really hot and my heart was racing like when I'm having a panic attack but without the panic! I could of worked myself up into a panic if I didn't know what it was but I went and laid down on the bed and just let it pass. Then I went a bit shakey and my stomach was growling! Not the most pleasant experience and I won't be touching the shakes again! X

 

[cat1972]

Not good Fee, that's how I felt with the slim fast.. Other than this are you doing ok? Did the Propranolol help with panic attacks? 2nd day at work today and I have really felt it too, am beginning to wonder if I have gone back too soon. On the plus side I had 2 poached eggs for my tea and it was the most I have enjoyed food since op xx

 

[fee34]

I've not really needed the propranolol now as things seem to of calmed down. I'm getting a bit more sleep now I can sleep on my side again. Hope things r going well at work for you? R u still on puree stage? I've found it difficult to completely puree everything so I just chew very well! I really fancy poached eggs too lol. I been having crabstick with laughing cow extra light and last night I scooped out a jacket spud and mashed it with salmon and dill philadelphia was blooming lovely! But I was worried as I didn't get a full feeling and was worried about eating too much :/

 

[femfrankie]

Fee some shakes can contain huge amount of sugar and just because your provider says they are fine there are no guarantees that you won't dump on it.. My diet sheet said 0% actimel yoghurts were fine but I had my first experience a week post op with one . It's All part of the big learning curve of coming to terms with being bypassed. Also what makes you dump now may not do so the further out you get x

 

[ClaireMarie]

Fee some shakes can contain huge amount of sugar and just because your provider says they are fine there are no guarantees that you won't dump on it.. My diet sheet said 0% actimel yoghurts were fine but I had my first experience a week post op with one . It's All part of the big learning curve of coming to terms with being bypassed. Also what makes you dump now may not do so the further out you get x

^ completely right my dietician said Complan was fine, yet it has been the only thing I've dumped on with a whopping sugar percentage, check the labels on everything!!

 

[fee34]

Fee some shakes can contain huge amount of sugar and just because your provider says they are fine there are no guarantees that you won't dump on it.. My diet sheet said 0% actimel yoghurts were fine but I had my first experience a week post op with one . It's All part of the big learning curve of coming to terms with being bypassed. Also what makes you dump now may not do so the further out you get x

Yes I've heard a few people on here mention about the activia yogurt. I'm just having Asda or fage fat free Greek yogurt at the moment either plain or with puree mango or banana in. But I would like something with a bit of flavour. Any suggestions wud be great although I realise they all affect us differently x

 

[cat1972]

I've not really needed the propranolol now as things seem to of calmed down. I'm getting a bit more sleep now I can sleep on my side again. Hope things r going well at work for you? R u still on puree stage? I've found it difficult to completely puree everything so I just chew very well! I really fancy poached eggs too lol. I been having crabstick with laughing cow extra light and last night I scooped out a jacket spud and mashed it with salmon and dill philadelphia was blooming lovely! But I was worried as I didn't get a full feeling and was worried about eating too much :/

Glad things have settled for you work is good although I am shattered by the end of my shift. I get full really quick, can manage half a jacket if I'm lucky, bit worried though cos although I can tell I'm loosing weight clothes wise,the scales say differently. Are you managing to take the Forceval? I need alternative as have tried them 4 times now and they make me vomit. A few people have said they didn't get a full feeling in early days but that once on to normal food they do, so wouldn't worry too much xx

 

[fee34]

i couldnt take the forceval either. I felt so ill.also i found it quite fizzy and i thought that was a no no! I taje the boots complete a to z vitamins instead.
Im getting better with water intake slowly as well and im having a small bit f morrisons kids meal shepards pie with extra gravy.very nice lol.
Im hoping to move on a stage in a few days.
Does anyone go to the support group in derby?im thinking of going this month

 

[cat1972]

i couldnt take the forceval either. I felt so ill.also i found it quite fizzy and i thought that was a no no! I taje the boots complete a to z vitamins instead. Im getting better with water intake slowly as well and im having a small bit f morrisons kids meal shepards pie with extra gravy.very nice lol. Im hoping to move on a stage in a few days. Does anyone go to the support group in derby?im thinking of going this month

What date is the support group?

 

[fee34]

It's on the last weds of every month so next week. When I was back in hospital the 2nd time there was a lady who had a sleeve and she goes to one in Nottingham to Wich is good for me so may give that a go. Thats on the first or 2nd tues of every month.
I can't wait to drive again! X

 

[mad midwife]

I was told 7 to 10 days till I could drive?

 

[cat1972]

It's on the last weds of every month so next week. When I was back in hospital the 2nd time there was a lady who had a sleeve and she goes to one in Nottingham to Wich is good for me so may give that a go. Thats on the first or 2nd tues of every month. I can't wait to drive again! X

Thanks Fee gonna give Derby a try.

Have you not driven yet? I was going stir crazy after a week of not driving x

 

[fee34]

No not driven yet. They told me 6 weeks and I'm going mad! LOL x

 

[cat1972]

Well 3 weeks post op and feeling really crappy today, lots of stomach pains and middle back pain.. Hoping this is just over doing things at work and nothing else feeling sorry for myself tonight

 

[fee34]

I was the same yesterday got a bad back from sleeping on my back all the time I'm a tummy sleeper! But last few nights I been on my side. I just have an ache across my stomach the sort of ache u get when u have been laughing loads. Hope u feeling better soon x x x

 

[cat1972]

I was the same yesterday got a bad back from sleeping on my back all the time I'm a tummy sleeper! But last few nights I been on my side. I just have an ache across my stomach the sort of ache u get when u have been laughing loads. Hope u feeling better soon x x x

Thanks fee, took today as a sick day and spent most of it sleeping, feel loads better for it.. Xx