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Topic: sad
dont know whats up but my weight has stayed the same the last 2 weeks it seems way to early for this as my RNY was on aug 3 , so far ive lost 40 lbs and of course happy with that though anyone else have this ?
Topic: RE: I am home and constipated...
Hi Michelle, I love this board! Can always find someone who has had the same experiences as you. I have been really having a hard time this week trying to have a bowel movement. I too thought it was constipation and realize from reading this that I am impacted. Things finally moved fully yesterday but am going to be ready with the suppository next time!
whew!
How are things going for you otherwise? I have been doing ok, have my appetite back and a little frustrated. Just trying to learn as I go with my pouch.
Cindy
Topic: RE: WORK?
i am scheduled to go back Oct 16. I get paid 100% salary up to 12 weeks debating if I am going to take the additional 4 weeks. I live in jersey and work in N.Y., I leave my house at 6:30 a.m. and do not return home until 6:30 p,m, so i am up in the air when to go back, 8wks or 12 wks???
Topic: RE: Anyone else have a wound infection?
I have a questionable wound. It is the one right in the middle near my breast bone. It was some junk come out of it and I went to the dr last week. The PA thought it looked okay and I was told to call her if it gets worse or hurts. She said she would call in an antibiotic. I think the problem is that it is right where my bra hits when I sit down. Hope yours is feeling better.
Topic: Stuck Food
I don't know if anyone else has had this problem, but I have had 2 bad experiences with food stuck the past 2 nights. I KNOW it is because I ate too fast. I had some thinly sliced deli turkey (maybe 2 ounces) and some tilipia (again 1-2 ounces) I had eaten the tilapia before and had been fine. (why I think I ate too fast) It was the WORST pain. I tried walking-nothing. I tried to drink water-immediately came back up. Then I looked online and read about hot tea. I made some as quick as I could and took a few sips. Thankfully, I was able to vomit my dinner both times. I felt MUCH better after that. I then had clear liquids for dinner later.
Anyway, just wanted to give you the heads up. If anyone has food stuck and you would do anything to get it to go up or down, try a few sips of hot tea. Seems to do the trick. (also read a papaya enzyme from a health store works, but I have not gotten any yet!)
Hope you all are adjusting well!
What a ride~

Topic: RE: WORK?
Oh Jenny! I am so sorry about the complications. I completely understand about not eating....I don't start until tomorrow so I am right there with you. I am hoping my energy improves after I start eating something....I walk the 20 minutes at a time and feel like I hike 10 miles when I am done.
Hugs,
Traci
Topic: RE: 50 POUNDS!!!
Congratulations!!!!!
Wow, that is great!. I drink Isopure and Mucle Milk.
Still struggling with the water....but doing better with the protein.
Hugs and Congrats!
Traci

Topic: RE: Anyone Struggling
I am seriously struggling with protein, water is no problem that is about all I can get down that and popsicles. Cold stuff hurts except the popsicles. I had wicked bruising and my sites don't hurt the the skin between two of them to the right of my belly button is ultra sensitive. I can't handle waist bands for long. I fell in the shower my first night home and have a lump on my "sit upon" the size of a bowling ball and my shoulder is all bruised and swollen that hurts far more than any of my lap sites.
I get so stressed about getting in all the required amounts my anxiety kicks up and my stomach hurts more, the depression meds were killing me so they have RX some liquid stuff.
Are you as sick of crushed pills as I am? I hide it in pudding, yogurt , jello didn't work so good.
Topic: RE: WORK?
I was told 3 weeks min. but that was before complications and a 10 day hospital stay. I don't even know how to count how far out I am I had surgery 2 weeks ago today but didn't start eating until last Thurs. I am on soft pureed foods. So I am 2 weeks out but only eating for 7 days.
Fortunately/Unfortunately I have remote desktop login so I can "telecommute" to work. and have been doing a couple of hours a day last 2 days. Mostly when someone from the church calls panicked for something I logon and fix it. I have enough time to take off another week after this one but want to go back in next week. I have awesome support there.
My stupid depression meds have irritated the pouch to where I can't get protein or much other than water in so I just had the dr. call in liquid happy meds. BTW DO NOT OPEN CYMBALTA CAPSULES THEY MAKE POUCHES VERY UNHAPPY.
Topic: RE: Fat free refried beans
Aren't refried beans just the cat's meow at this stage?? LOL
I put the beans on a dish, pour about a teaspoon of salsa (hot if you like it!) over them, add a pinch of shredded cheddar, and microwave for about a minute. Then, I stir it before I eat it... Yummmmmmm!
Hugs,
Lea