bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
So much pain!! please help!!! - I have a pain in my lower and mid back and my whole abdomen (under my chest to my groin area). Hydros and muscle relaxers don't even touch this pain. I have had a cat scan that sho...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
how long does it take to get dehydrated? - I posted earlier about kidney stones. I have not been able to drink much water today. its 2:45 right now and I have only had probably 4 oz of water that I probably threw up at s...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
kidney stones :( - I have kidney stones. I was diagnosed on monday. I was given hydros for pain and flomax for the stones. The pain wasn't bad until last night when I felt like my stomach was run ove...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
So tired of protein shakes! - I am 9 weeks post op. I don't technically need to drink them but some days I can't get 60 grams of protein through food and want a shake to reach that goal. I am sooo tired of shak...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
What was your weight loss in the first month? - I will be 5 weeks out monday. I lost 25 pounds before surgery (4 week pre op diet). I have only lost 15 pounds post op. Does that seem right? On another support group site of mine ...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Can't seem to get enough calories - I am 3.5 weeks out. I was emailing with my dietitian while I was at work in regards about a plateau. I told her I get about 500 calories a day and most of it is my protein shake. S...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
How far apart do you have to take iron and calcium - I usually have calcium in the morning and iron at night but today I forgot the calcium. I took it just now but I was hoping to go to bed soon. When can I take the iron now?

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
What is your favorite puréed food? - I am done with week one of three for puréed foods. So far chili is my favorite. What was your favorite? I thought meats would be a problem because of texture but it doesn't real...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
not trying to start a fight but here are some good - I have been told a couple times on this forum that my doctor is wrong when he says I have dumping syndrome because it can only be caused by high sugar foods and I dont eat high ...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
thirsty while eating - I am 2.5 weeks out and whenever I eat I get thirsty. I know i can't drink while I eat but sometimes I can't help it. Any tips for me to not be so thirsty? I already have dumping sy...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
3 weeks post op and gaining!! - What the heck! Including my pre op diet I am down 37 pounds to 296 but today I am 297! I always weigh myself in just my underwear first thing on the morning after I go to the barhr...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
36 pounds down and I don't notice it in my clothes - My thighs seem smaller in the pants but that's it. My belly and hips seem to be the same. My pants fit the same in the waist and my tops all feel the same. When should I be able to...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
How long before you hit your first plateau? - I was on a 4 week pre op diet and I am 11 days out of surgery (so almost 6 weeks since I started losing weight). I lost 25 pounds before surgery and 35 pounds total (and 12.5 inche...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
What would you do? - I am 10 days out of surgery. I have felt sick to my stomach all day and the only thing that sounds good is an egg. The problem is that my dietitian has me on liquids until monday, ...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
feeling nauseous all day. is it ok to just have wa - I get nauseous sometimes but it usually only lasts an hour at most. It's currently 10:30 and I have been up since 7. I have felt sick the whole time. My protein shake makes it wor...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
My personal big win - Today I am 9 days out of surgery. Including my pre op diet I have lost 33 pounds. Today, for the first time, I was full of energy!!! I did this so I could be a better mother and to...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
8 days out of surgery and feeling dizzy - What can I do? Do I need to call the hospital or is there something I can do at home?

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
8 days out and don't feel motivated today - I have lost 8 pounds in the last 3 days totaling 33.5 since my pre op diet. I know my weight loss is great and I am excited about it but today I find myself thinking "only a few we...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
What was your post op diet? - I know all surgeons have a different program and this is interesting to me. I have 2 weeks of liquids, then 2 weeks of pureed then 2 weeks of soft food before I can eat all foods a...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
questions for those who still cook for the family - I know i ask a lot of questions, sorry. I make everything I can from scratch. This involves tasting the food since I don't usually use recipes. During my pre op diet I would keep a...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
How long does it take to know if a food doesn't ag - I have not had anything not agree with me yet so I am wondering how long after eating did you notice your food didn't sit well in your new pouch? Is it almost instant? 30 minutes? ...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
water is the only thing that doesn't make me feel - I am 6 days out of surgery. Sometimes I can "eat" with no problems, usually in the morning. As the day goes on I feel nauseous and can't stomach the taste of pretty much everythin...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
6 days post op. some saying they already can eat 1 - I am no where near 1/2 cups of food. thats 4 oz. I am lucky to eat 2 oz for my "meals" and I still struggle to get all my water for the day. Should I be concerned? I have contri...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
5 days out of surgery and I am uncomfortably full - I had surgery Monday. It is now Friday. I am on the liquid diet. I sip water all day and sip a protein shake all day. I feel so full and uncomfortable all day I really don't see ho...

bsouder2210 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
I am terrified my pouch willl grow? - My surgery was Monday, 9/30. I sm still in the hospital and because of gas issues. Anyway, I am concerned I will drink too much water or other things from the liquid only diet, and...
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