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ktown7172’s Posts
ktown7172
on 5/30/12 11:24 pm
on 5/30/12 11:24 pm
Topic: RE: Yeast at my incision sites.... anyone else
hmmm... those red welts around the incisions sound like mine. It started about day 10 and itched so bad for 2 days, kind of like hives if you've had those. Then they stopped itching and the redness is subsiding. I happened to meet with the dr a couple days ago and mentioned it. He said probably an allergic reaction to the glue, but had no idea why it happened so late, and all the glue had already flaked off anyway. I didn't put anything on them.
ktown7172
on 5/30/12 11:14 pm
on 5/30/12 11:14 pm
Topic: RE: 8 Days Out/Glad to be Home
oh, that sounds very frustrating. I am glad it is behind you. They pump you with so much fluid, I had to pee every hour or so. But either I called early enough, or they came quicker, because I always made it, but that measuring thing they put in the toilet was always full! It took them a long time to get me out of bed, though - had to remove the blood pressure cuff from one side, unhook the iv stuff on the other, take off the cuffs on my legs, and then I could get up. I felt bad for having to call them all the time!
ktown7172
on 5/24/12 5:42 pm
on 5/24/12 5:42 pm
Topic: RE: vsg + gall bladder removal
I don't think you should 'try to save it'. It could only get worse, not better. And from the drs office and everything I could read, it sounds like not having it might cause some diahhrea problems when
eating fatty foods (kind of like Alli!). And.... since we aren't supposed to be eating fatty foods anyway....
eating fatty foods (kind of like Alli!). And.... since we aren't supposed to be eating fatty foods anyway....
ktown7172
on 5/24/12 10:17 am
on 5/24/12 10:17 am
Topic: RE: vsg + gall bladder removal
I had mine removed at the same time as VSG ( 10 days ago). I have never had any problems with attacks, but had over an inch sized stone in there, plus a family history of gall stones.
My only reference is reading on this board, and I say my recovery sounds similar to everyone else who
just had the VSG - kind of miserable for the first couple days, then better each day afterwards. My only annoying problem right now is that my incisions itch like crazy - some kind of reaction to the glue I guess, but it seems so odd to start itching a week later when the glue has actually flaked off. And its not really the
incision, but a large circle area around the incision. And I wish he could have put the upper incision a bit lower - it is too close to the bra line.
My only reference is reading on this board, and I say my recovery sounds similar to everyone else who
just had the VSG - kind of miserable for the first couple days, then better each day afterwards. My only annoying problem right now is that my incisions itch like crazy - some kind of reaction to the glue I guess, but it seems so odd to start itching a week later when the glue has actually flaked off. And its not really the
incision, but a large circle area around the incision. And I wish he could have put the upper incision a bit lower - it is too close to the bra line.
ktown7172
on 5/24/12 10:07 am
on 5/24/12 10:07 am
Topic: RE: Sooo frustrated, 8 days Post-op... HELP!!!!
I am putting the unflavored Unjury powder in a glass of Crystal Light and don't find that I notice any taste or texture difference at all. It is actually very easy to get down. I have had more trouble on the protein shakes. The nut toldl me if I can't get the shakes down, I could always do the small protein shots. But I really do like the cyrstal light w/protein. I get my liquid and protein both. I am usually doing one shake a day (30 g) and
2 glasses of crystal light w/protein (20g x 2). She told me to add addtl chicken broth for more energy.
2 glasses of crystal light w/protein (20g x 2). She told me to add addtl chicken broth for more energy.
ktown7172
on 5/24/12 9:57 am
on 5/24/12 9:57 am
Topic: RE: 2 YEARS post OP...how time flies SWIMSUIT ED.
You are such a inspiration! And I loved how you related to the newbies - because I have been feeling some of those exact things.
ktown7172
on 5/23/12 12:09 am
on 5/23/12 12:09 am
Topic: RE: And now the bills start rolling in
How about 5 minutes (and I mean FIVE MINUTES) before going in to surgery, the assistant surgeon comes over to introduce herself and then says 'oh, by the way, I am not in your network, so I'll be sending you my bill separately'. I was too dumbfounded to say anything besides not wanting to **** off a surgeon on my way into the operating room. I haven't got the bill yet, but out of network means i will be paying all of her bill myself (i had already reached the out of pocket maxs for everything else, but out of network has its own deductible and out of pocket).
I had gotten a call from the hospital before going in saying the 1 day bill would be around $3500 (negotiated rate).
I had gotten a call from the hospital before going in saying the 1 day bill would be around $3500 (negotiated rate).
ktown7172
on 5/22/12 6:51 pm
on 5/22/12 6:51 pm
Topic: RE: Stage 2 Questions
oh, that sounds like my stage 2 also. But they manually scratched out the cream of wheat, but I don't know why and that is something I really like! I am still living on shakes, chicken broth, and potein powder in the crystal light. When I go out, I take a water bottle full of cyrstal light w/protein powder, or take a
cooler for my shake. We did go to Boston Market once, and I sipped the broth from the soup.
cooler for my shake. We did go to Boston Market once, and I sipped the broth from the soup.
ktown7172
on 5/22/12 5:25 pm
on 5/22/12 5:25 pm
Topic: RE: Graduation 2008 vs. 2012! (:
Congratulations on both your graduations! That is wonderful. And, of course, you
look great before and after.
look great before and after.
ktown7172
on 5/22/12 5:10 pm
on 5/22/12 5:10 pm
Topic: RE: Stage 2 Questions
I don't think there are any 'solids' allowed during stage 2?? unless, you are counting those mashed potatoes as solids. My stage 2 is still all liquids, except for jello, which I haven't tried. Since all the liquids go through quickly, you probably won't get filled up at this stage yet.
ktown7172
on 5/20/12 10:46 pm
on 5/20/12 10:46 pm
Topic: RE: 5 days post-op - questions
OP asked about not drinking ater with jello. At our final pre-op nutrition class, she said that rule didn't apply when you are on the liquids stage. That is for later, when you are trying to keep the dense protein in your sleeve longer.
My 'meals' this week are pretty much the same:
I first go for a walk and take a sip of water every block. I am walking about an hour, but not very fast.
The water first thing in the morning makes me feel 'tight' and occasionally hurts, so I am taking
small sips. I finish about 4-8 oz during this walk.
1 - 1 scoop unjury unflavored in 8 oz of crystal light (20 g protein). Takes about 45 minutes now.
I also take my multi-vitamin here (just started doing a pill today). The chewables were too
hard to get down.
2 - 11 oz. Premier Protein Shake for lunch (30 g protein). Takes about an hour.
3 - repeat the crystal light and protein powder (20 g protein).
Sipping all day in between. Taking liquid calcium during the day and another multi at night.
I find the crystal light mixed with protein power the easiest to get down. I started out trying
2 shakes and 1 crystal light, but it was a lot harder.
Today, I seemed 'hungrier' and added a bowl of Unjury chicken broth (another 20 g protein) and
I strained a can of chicken-rice-cream soup and probably had about 1/4 c. of that cream.
ktown7172
on 5/19/12 4:36 pm
on 5/19/12 4:36 pm
Topic: RE: Not feeling well - almost 3 weeks
I don't have any advice for you, just wanted to say 'sorry'. That sounds horrible in the middle of the night. My multivitamin (Celebrate chewables) is two large chewables 2 times a day. They are really hard to get down and I can't do both at once. Maybe back off on those or move them earlier in the day to see if that helps.
ktown7172
on 5/19/12 4:31 pm
on 5/19/12 4:31 pm
Topic: RE: I want to eat everything in the kitchen!
omg, I started literally getting the 'foamies' while reading this! I think I am thinking about that chocolate cake. OK, I thought the sleeve would restrict and prevent me/us from eating that much? It would only let
you eat 1 or 2 oreo's, not the entire package? Am I missing something important here?
you eat 1 or 2 oreo's, not the entire package? Am I missing something important here?
ktown7172
on 5/18/12 5:31 pm
on 5/18/12 5:31 pm
Topic: RE: Post-op questions
I was sleeved one day before you and here is my experience:
1. I don't think I know about reflux (obviously a good thing). I have had some slight
'foamies' that I spit out and a couple almost vomits after drinking a shake.
I am taking a prilosec capsule for 3 months. The first day I opened it in my shake,
but now I can swallow it.
2. My CO2 has pretty much dissipated now. Still a small amount in my left shoulder, but
nothing like the pain the first 2 days. I found the liquid tylenol helped with that.
3. Yes, I felt tightness and pain in my stomach when drinking anything, even the tiniest
sips. This was especially true in the hospital and the 1st day home. Now, I find it
is 'tighter' first thing in the morning and it mentioned that on some literature from my drs
office. So I start out just drinking water for the 1st hour or so before attempting any shake or chewable vitamin.
So, it sounds like we are very similar! Good luck to you!
1. I don't think I know about reflux (obviously a good thing). I have had some slight
'foamies' that I spit out and a couple almost vomits after drinking a shake.
I am taking a prilosec capsule for 3 months. The first day I opened it in my shake,
but now I can swallow it.
2. My CO2 has pretty much dissipated now. Still a small amount in my left shoulder, but
nothing like the pain the first 2 days. I found the liquid tylenol helped with that.
3. Yes, I felt tightness and pain in my stomach when drinking anything, even the tiniest
sips. This was especially true in the hospital and the 1st day home. Now, I find it
is 'tighter' first thing in the morning and it mentioned that on some literature from my drs
office. So I start out just drinking water for the 1st hour or so before attempting any shake or chewable vitamin.
So, it sounds like we are very similar! Good luck to you!
ktown7172
on 5/17/12 6:10 pm
on 5/17/12 6:10 pm
Topic: RE: Unjury Unflavored Protein Powder rocks! (If you hate it, say it here.)
Those are great tips and I appreciate them. So far, I have just put it in the Crystal Light, but I
am ready to try the soup!
am ready to try the soup!
ktown7172
on 5/17/12 4:18 pm
on 5/17/12 4:18 pm
Topic: RE: Per-op diet
I'm sorry to hear about the headaches and hunger. The only recommendation I have is try to keep yourself very busy with things you like to do. Anytime the hunger hit, I kept telling myself - you can wait another 15 minutes. Then try to find something to do where you aren'****ching the clock. If it was past 8 at night, I just said, you can make it a little longer. Then I would go to be around 9!! Somehow the hunger is gone in the morning.
ktown7172
on 5/17/12 12:39 pm
on 5/17/12 12:39 pm
Topic: RE: pre-op appointment!!!
yes, 'phenergan' sounds like what they said. And don't worry, you won't be able to 'cheat' in the beginning - it hurts to just take sips!
ktown7172
on 5/17/12 10:03 am
on 5/17/12 10:03 am
Topic: RE: pre-op appointment!!!
The prescription I have at home says 'metoclopramide' and I am taking it as a precaution about a half hour before a shake. I think the one they did in the iv at the hospital was something that started with an 'f', like 'ferramin'? But I could be totally confused!
ktown7172
on 5/17/12 8:35 am
on 5/17/12 8:35 am
Topic: RE: pre-op appointment!!!
I am a 'super nauseaus' person also, so here is my advice. Do NOT press the pain pump button! My back hurt so much from the gas, I gave in and pressed it. I had dry heaves all evening. Ask for the liquid hydrocodone-tylenol. It is really nasty tasting, but I can tolerate it at half dosage and it has been helping a lot. A had a prescription ahead of time for this at home, but you can get it in the hospital, too. I've also been taking anti-nauseau medicine at home just in case (prescribe ahead of time also). I am currently day 3 post op and most of the gas pain is gone, just some residual in my left shoulder.
The only advice I have for the 2 week liquids is to start weaning yourself now off carbs, sodas, caffeine, etc. Start doing low-calorie (1200) now. I did this for about 3 months prior and not only lost 30 lbs, but didn't have much problem with the 2 week liquids. Good luck to you!
The only advice I have for the 2 week liquids is to start weaning yourself now off carbs, sodas, caffeine, etc. Start doing low-calorie (1200) now. I did this for about 3 months prior and not only lost 30 lbs, but didn't have much problem with the 2 week liquids. Good luck to you!
ktown7172
on 5/17/12 8:25 am
on 5/17/12 8:25 am
Topic: RE: Adhesive on incisions--how long?
Allie - that sounds like exactly my scar from my hysterectomy. The good news is that it is now a light pink. The bad news is that I am 3 1/2 years out from that! So, it gradually fades, but not quickly.
ktown7172
on 5/16/12 6:28 pm
on 5/16/12 6:28 pm
Topic: RE: Too many calories?? Help!!! a little worried
Can I ask how long it takes you to drink a protein shake? My NUT said they don't count towards the liquid, so I had to switch to Crystal Light with some protein powder for one of them. Just now enough hours in my day - of course they didn't put NAP in the schedule!
ktown7172
on 5/11/12 11:00 pm
on 5/11/12 11:00 pm
Topic: RE: OMG Here I go again!!!
You say you are doing everything right, but not losing weight. If that is the case, I think you should start with a nutrionist to help evaluate why you aren't losing. Are you eating less than 1000 calories a day? exercising every day? eating mostly protein and few carbs? Those are the things that cause you to lose weight, not a particular medical procedure. The sleeve is supposed to 'help' you do those things. Before undergoing another surgery, try keeping a food (calorie, protein, and carb) log for a month and see if you really need that additional 'help' or if you have a metabolic problem of some sort.
ktown7172
on 5/11/12 10:50 pm
on 5/11/12 10:50 pm
Topic: RE: 7 1/2 weeks out and the hair loss begins. Start that early?
Yes, in a class today, the nurse explained it that the anesthesia shuts down your whole body
and actually damages the hair follicles. It takes awile for them to move up to the outer layer of
skin and this is the shedding that you see. And hair loss after that point could be do to poor nutrition.
and actually damages the hair follicles. It takes awile for them to move up to the outer layer of
skin and this is the shedding that you see. And hair loss after that point could be do to poor nutrition.
ktown7172
on 5/11/12 8:30 am
on 5/11/12 8:30 am
Topic: RE: Coming out of hiding ...
Yes, I agree - this site has been very useful and I thank all the contributors. I didn't have
to do a sleep study, so the worst test for me was the stress echo where they have
you dying on the treadmill and then have to jump off to the table quickly and they push
that ultrasound want SO hard.
to do a sleep study, so the worst test for me was the stress echo where they have
you dying on the treadmill and then have to jump off to the table quickly and they push
that ultrasound want SO hard.
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