just a little whine..
Paige,
This is fairly normal. You just had your surgery 6 days ago. You have huge changes going on in your body right now. Theres also a good possibility you could still have some anethesia left in your system. The weight not coming off could just be fluid retention. Try and get as much rest as you can, but definitely get outside and walk as well. Mr. Smith is right! As soon as you can get some protein/fuel in...you'll feel much better!!
Hang in there kiddo, it gets better every day!!
Heidi
This is fairly normal. You just had your surgery 6 days ago. You have huge changes going on in your body right now. Theres also a good possibility you could still have some anethesia left in your system. The weight not coming off could just be fluid retention. Try and get as much rest as you can, but definitely get outside and walk as well. Mr. Smith is right! As soon as you can get some protein/fuel in...you'll feel much better!!
Hang in there kiddo, it gets better every day!!
Heidi
Age 49 Height 5'5" HW/280 SW/250 CW/157
Behind every success is effort...Behind every effort is passion...Behind every passion is someone with the courage to try.
Behind every success is effort...Behind every effort is passion...Behind every passion is someone with the courage to try.
I didn't bounce back quickly either and it frustrated me. But it sounds like you are doing really well on fluids... the protein will come in time. Maybe try mixing some of your protein with some water. That way you can still count the liquids, but the protein will be thin enough to go down easier.
Hang in there. It DOES get better! Oh - and don't go back to work if you don't think you're ready. The first few days could hit you hard, so take caution.
Hang in there. It DOES get better! Oh - and don't go back to work if you don't think you're ready. The first few days could hit you hard, so take caution.
5'5" Goal reached, but fighting regain. Back to Basics.
Start Weight 246 Goal Weight 160 Current Weight 183
Starting size: 22, 2x
Current size: 12, L
I went to the doctor yesterday to go over everything and he mentioned that he removes the part of the stomach out of a larger incision on the lower right side. He said it is usually the most painful area after surgery, because it gets pushed around so much trying to get the size of a grapefuit out through a 1 inch tube.
Could this possibly be your reason for pain?
Could this possibly be your reason for pain?
VSG 10/18/11 If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one.-Dolly Parton
no, I had the spider technique, all was removed through an incision through my belly button
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start weight-288 pre-op -5lbs month 1-23lbs month2-14lbs month 3-minus 13lbs month4-minus 12lbs month5-13lbs month 6-8lbs GOAL-21months out after having a post-WLS baby!
Girl! I'm right there with you on the fatigue! I'm pretty much done with my day by about 4pm... I'm going back to work on Monday and hoping it will help me get through this stage. By tuesday I'll get to eat soft foods, and I'm hoping that will get me an added boost! I'm good to just get my fluids this week b/c nothing has tasted good to me! All my protein drinks are gross, I even gagged on my multi vit the other night. Ch ch ch changes! We just gotta help each other get through them!!
So, about the scale... I know you've seen folks talk about this on here so I'll be brief... Don't weigh every day! Even if the numbers not moving, your body is changing! I know it's hard, but commit to once a week or twice if it makes you feel better!
Keep pressing on! These stages are only temporary!
So, about the scale... I know you've seen folks talk about this on here so I'll be brief... Don't weigh every day! Even if the numbers not moving, your body is changing! I know it's hard, but commit to once a week or twice if it makes you feel better!
Keep pressing on! These stages are only temporary!
~Susan
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VSG: September 13, 2011 HW:285 SW:253
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VSG: September 13, 2011 HW:285 SW:253
Wait.. We can have yogurt???
I would love some. I have been on only water,broth and sugar free juice- can't tolerate the protein either except for half a can the other day...but not going there again since it made me feel icky.
I would love some. I have been on only water,broth and sugar free juice- can't tolerate the protein either except for half a can the other day...but not going there again since it made me feel icky.
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