H.A.L.A B.’s Posts
on 2/23/09 1:31 am
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/20/09 7:16 am
Had a surgery to remove GB and fix hernia and untwist the bowels..
Nausea for 3 months - probably due to GB problem (prior to the GB surgery).
Pain, pain and more pain...
Not sure why I was in pain. pain on and off - not sure what caused it - maybe ulcer or maybe still twisted bowels.
But - the pain comes and goes. But I am 100 lbs lighter. So over all - still do not regret the surgery. Only if I knew why was I in so much pain for 2 weeks..
This week I feel great. Last 2 days even eat like before the pain started - so maybe it is gone for good? Who knows. I will enjoy every day with no pain.
pain- how bad it was - well - only 10-15 after I ate, and it lasted 30 min to 10 hrs, and it responded to pain medication (most of the time).
But once it was gone - I felt fine, tired, but fine, and hungry.
The good points - I can fit in size 6-8, s-M, I like feeling and seeing my bones.
I was called "skinny *****" by someone who was not big herself... So, overall - not too bad...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/20/09 6:47 am
You are still healing - so who knows. Dumping is good. Be glad you have it...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/20/09 6:40 am
What do I do? if the things are not moving very good every 48 hrs - plain water or coffee high enema... works like a charm and no more constipation.
And no, it is not harmful or addictive if you know what you are doing, and how often. It actually helps and stimulates the muscles... just have to be done right. Detoxifies the body, makes me feel really good. Not the enema, the "after enema" effect. The enema i hate and I dread that every day, but I hate being gassy, constipated even more, so...
To know what to do - google "High enema" and "coffee enema"..
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/19/09 11:43 pm
Stick to the plan. protein first, then other stuff. You barley can feel you are full. This is the worst and the best time.
the worst - you may really damage the pouch, the best - it is the first months we lose the most IF we follow the plan.
FYI: I started getting sick 2-3 months post op. Before that, I did not feel full, or nauseated, etc.
Stick to the plan, get motivated. You had a serious surgery. It is too dangerous to ignore the rules...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/19/09 11:25 pm
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/19/09 11:04 pm
You do not want to warm the protein above 130F.
Telling that - I enjoy my very warm protein coffee in the morning. I mix 1 cup hot coffee + 3/4 cup protein mixed with water or milk. Mix the 2 together, put it in a thermos (or it would get cold too soon) Sip and enjoy.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/18/09 8:30 am
I want some % of the profits...
lol.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/18/09 7:07 am
Mot days post op I was able to take 80 gr or proteins, i am taking my vitamins, use the special shampoo, etc. Did I lost some hair? yes i did, but even my hairdresser tells me that she would never tell that I did. My only sign were hair on my drain.
i did cut it short - but I do look better in short hair anyway, so that was a plus, and i do like it better. I also had a second surgery in November and again could not eat much - but I made sure I had all my proteins, vitamins for every (or almost every day), and if i had days that I had less - I tried to have more the next day.
Proteins, Vitamins, water - I believe in that order - may help you retain your hair...
And if not - it is just hair, they will grow back... but you will be smaller and hopefully - healthy.
Good luck.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/18/09 6:55 am
it is something wrong with us....
FYI: do you know that a "*****" stands for?
B= Babe
I= In
T= a Total
C= Control
H= of Herself.
so anyway you look at it - she actually gave me a double complement without knowing it... LOL
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/18/09 6:26 am
(real story)
I was traveling last week, and while at the airport, one angry woman, after exchanging a few words with me (I was very civil but apparently she had a really bad day) told me “ (…) shut up, you skinny *****…" I was so shocked since no one either ever or in a very long time called me “skinny" that I looked at her, smiled and said “thank you" and walked away… Not sure which one of us was more shocked, she or I.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/18/09 6:11 am
It must be also this time of the month..and I was so hungry...and the weather was so crappy... and I was working on a project from home... (excuses, excuses, excuses...).
I am 9 month post op, and the German rye bread is heavy duty, but the slices are thin (app 1/4 inch) with 3 gr of protein, 100 cal, no sugar, etc. Toasted - they are so good... and I can only eat one piece at a time... But they "fill me up" a bit too much... that is why no more food for today....
last few days I was really low on calories and carbs, dropped 2 lbs, and my energy dropped....
Even though I am still ~150 lbs - I am now size 6-8, and with my bone structure - it is getting a bit on a "thin" side.
I should have not eaten that much...as I said no more fudgesicles... they are so good....
Overall not big damage done (except the fullness and some pain...)
I wish I could buy one or max 2 fudgesicles... not 10. Do you want to split the box? have you ever try them post -op? yummy.... Or maybe next time, I can take just 4, trash the rest and make sure I have enough for 2 days (2 per day) They are so good, creamy, chocolate, just perfect. They must be invented by devil... Now the Popsicles - do not bother me much... have them at home, will have 1-2 the most every once in a while... (not that often).
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/18/09 4:47 am
B. coffee + milk, german rye (whole kernals, heavy) bread, cheese, turkey
S; 1/2 of the sandwitch from breakfast
S2. piece of pamelo (like a large grapefruit.) SF fudgesicles (2)
L: german rye bread, FF cream cheese, SF jam
S: piece of pamelo, SF fudgesicles (2)...
S: german rye bread, FF cream cheese, SF jam, SF fudgesicles (2)
D (planned): protein shake
Ok so after calculating everything - I had eaten 55 gr protein, 1200 cal...my belly is full, and ..
I am a bit unconfortable (Ok - a lot). too much food... too much fiber... I hope I will not pay for that with pain, though my belly is swollen..
Note to self: do not buy fudgesickles anymore - they taste to me like the real thing ice cream, and I eat too much of them in one day...Now I remember why I only had them at home only one time before...
Not too bad over all, considering that I had app 900 cal (with min 70 gr protein) last few days, and do not need to lose more weight at this point... I guess being tired, and the wether (it is cloudy and raining, and depressing) may have something to do with my "overeating".
My total for today will be: 85 gr protein, 1400 cal.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/16/09 3:52 am
One point you made - I hope you remember - after something gets stuck - and i am able to get it lose- it feels like my pouch and my stoma is irritated and swollen, so for at least 12-24 hr I would not try to eat anything "solid" Soft foods, puree, but nothing that is dry of may gets stuck. I guess you learn that the hard way. Hope this was first and last time.
Good luck.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/16/09 3:45 am
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/16/09 3:40 am
Some people I tell I had surgery - others - It is non of their business.
If someone asks me how did I lose the weight? I tell them partial truth: diet and exercise: I eat frequently, 6 meals, but small amounts and very selected food. And I exercise. And that I gave up soft drinks, alcohol, etc. And that it took me almost 1 year to get where I am. Shuts them up. If they ask for more details: i tell them that i eat lean proteins and vegetables. No starches, and limited carbs, and that i am under doc supervision.
People will live you along.
If someone (who I do not want to tell the truth, or do not know very much or do not trust) ask me if I had "THE" surgery, I usually asked them "Why? do you think I need it or should have it?"
I do not deny nor confirm, and it shuts people up.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/15/09 6:43 am
First - congratulation. I am happy for you.
I also have a question: what were your symptoms with the hernia and adhesion?
I am dealing with a lot of pain now if I eat, and I am not sure what causes it: ulcers or adhesion/ twisted intestines.
Would you mind telling me what you went through with the adhesion?
I get pain app 15 min after I eat. I can drink protein drinks, eat yogurt, but anything with "substance" (meat, carbs, etc) cause pain ans swelling of my belly. It gets swollen (almost instantly), a hurts in the front, but the back pain is much worse. I know it is weird, but my pain radiates to the very back and it hurts so badly, that I was crying a few times.
I am going to call my doc tomorrow, but it may be a while before they can find out what it is.
I already had some cat scans before and they did not show anything. Now they probably will order EGD, to verify ulcer. If not- then I probably may face the surgery. (this issue has been going on and off for over 2 months.). Now if I hurt I just take my pain pills and wait until it passes. It is not every day, but when it happens, it is 2-3 days in a raw, then I get some break (when I eat very little and try to get my protein and food from mostly liquids - not fun) . Anyway, any info is appreciated.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/15/09 1:00 am
Hang in there. It is hard to see our parents hurting and being the ones that have to take care of them. It may be scary and it is very emotional experience.
I hope you have good family /friends support where you are. i hope you know that we are here (OH) thinking of you and praying for both of you.
In time like that - it is easy to forget about yourself so I am glad you noticed that you need to eat and drink more.
I hope you feel our warm wishes send your way.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/15/09 12:50 am
Yesterday I was trying to be on just clear liquids, but I got hungry so I started eating. Initially the pain was manageable so I had a few meals. But in evening - I was really hurting, So bad - I had to take 2 pain pills. So today I will be on "all liquid diet" (hope you feel sorry for me), since if I do not eat solid food - I feel fine, no pain - just hungry.
Anyway - today is a sad day:
Isoprue
Chicken stock with unjury or other non-flavored protein powder.
I know I will be hungry, but... I had enough of the pain.
Monday I WILL call my doc, but I may not be able to see him until next week. I have a really hard schedule at work - but as long as I can fit him in when he has time - I may be able to. I took so much time from work lately and I have so many projects that are urgent - that is why I may have really hard time to schedule any tests. They probably will schedule EGD to check for ulcers... That will be one day of work, + 3 days feeling bad from sedation (I hate it, I hate it, etc - you get the point).
I do not need to lose any more weight and being on liquids - will deplete me from energy that I got back. Do not like the idea....Please pray for me.
OK, enough "*****ing".
On a good side,
...if I do not eat - I feel great and get "hunger high" .
...I am setting up my new exercise machine (that I bought instead of joining a gym this year),
...I went to yoga yesterday and today I can feel my muscles, my butt, (the good pain after workout).
...My cat loves me and since I got back from my trip is showing the affection more than before (I feel like she really is happy that I am around and I am not only a "feeding machine" for her.).
Overall I have more positive than bad things to report.
I love reading your posts Nick. You are so positive, "Go getter".
Wishing you best!
Thanks for listening.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/10/09 11:30 pm, edited 2/10/09 11:30 pm
Now you will think twice about eating tomato or any other creamed soup in a restaurants I hope? (I do).
Sorry you had that happened to you - good that it did happened at home... Now imagine that happening to you when you are out in a restaurant with your friends... and the only one thing you want your friends to do is to leave you alone in the bathroom, but they won't.... talking about embarrassment....
(edited - spelling and the rest)
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/10/09 11:22 pm
I dump if I eat that one extra bite of food, but that dumping is different that sugar or fat dumping...
Once I dumped on SF, unflavored contrast for cat scan? WTH? never heard of anyone dumping on that..but I did...
Conclusion: you may dump you may not, but there is no "safe" "not-safe foods" Some foods or combination of may make you dump all the time, others - it may depend what you ate, when did you eat it, how much, how fast, how you felt (emotionally), etc, etc, etc...
Did I help you? Probably not.
Good rule of thumb for me is to try to avoid foods high in sugar or fat (more than 7-10 gr but everyone is different),
Also - it is not the mere sugar or fat for me but the concentration of it in the "serving". Having a small portion of ice cream that has 10 gr of sugar and 10 gr of fat - no matter how small portion it is - if I try that on empty pouch - I will get sick, but having a spoonful of that after dinner (protein mostly) - and I probably will be fine....
Good luck. If you are dumper- you may know that sooner or later, if you are not - or you do not think you are - just be aware it may hit you when you least expect.
FYI: I started dumping 4 months post op...not before that - but then I did not "venture" into forbidden area until then, so... who knows.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/10/09 11:00 pm
if you can buy it - fine, if not - you can make it - google "how to make Greek yogurt" and you will find a lot of recipe for that. Some - you start from milk, other - you can use a good quality (health food store) plain yogurt and make 1 cup of Greek yogurt from plain yogurt.
FYI: instead of cloth, I use SS coffee filter (cone shape), or you can find and buy yogurt strainers... (yes, they make them).
good luck..
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/9/09 10:02 pm
That I did not have it 5 years ago when I first considered it...
5 years later--- looking back - I initially lost 60 lbs only to regain 60 +20... so, hope this time will be different with RNY as my tool and suport like here for WLS people......
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/9/09 1:26 am
I lost some fat on my face - so I am replacing it with ... plastic? (what the heck iis wrong with me?)
Anyway, someone commented that my face does not look like I lost 100 lbs (if they only knew...how much I spent on that - instead of spending on on new clothes)
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
on 2/9/09 12:20 am
So- and that applies to other milk products - yogurt for example- so 6oz is all "milk" product in 4-6 hrs span.
Remember - just because you drank or ate something today and was fine, it does not mean that same thing would not upset your pouch later on...That is what I am learning 9 months post op.
having my gallbladder taken out in November may contributed to some "dumping" but I would never know for sure...
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
