Question:
still on plateau
Hi, nothing has changed,except I am schedulde for testing on 1/5 and 6 for my pancreas. The doc is looking for kidnay stone, any one had problems with such and if so what and did this affected your weight lost. I am so depress now more so thatn ever. every time I thing I am getting a step in the right direction, I just get push back further.Seen like instead of enjoying my life. I am losing my self. I feel like a failer, honestly. severe back pain i have been having and I am so tried of beinf tied. I am 8 months now bypass and only 54 pounds, I am i really that pitful. whyyyyyyyyyyy.PLEASE HLEP SOME BODY. Jennie — zydeko47 (posted on January 3, 2009)
January 3, 2009
My niece had her surgery (VGS) on Oct. 29th, she has went thru alot, first
she had to go back in to have the opening stretched, then she got a kidney
stone, it didnt go away so they had to go in a laser it, after that she got
bladder infection, once that was cleared up it was smoothe sailing for her
(64 pounds down) and I am sure once you get this pain and what's causing it
under control you will be losing again in no time. I will say prayers for
you that you will be feeling better in no time. God Bless!!
— [Deactivated Member]
January 3, 2009
hi jennie- have you been taking pain meds? Most post ops dont realize, nor
are told, pain meds, such as vicodin, those with a large sodium content
inhibit weight loss. yep, believe me- i could never understand why i only
lost huge amts of wt 1 week out ofv 4, but that 1 week i dropped the wt,
was the week i was out of my medicine. I then did a blind study, and yep,
certain meds will inhibit the loss. Now most post ops arent on pain meds
every day, i am just one of the lucky ones. Still taking it, not its not
the sodium thats the problem, its the 80% MALABSORPTION, I HATE IT MY BODY
ONLY USES 20% of each pill i take. Hang in there, things will settle down
once your medical problems are solved. give yourself a break, and ask for
all your pain meds in elixir form . God bless. Cindi M.D. 3.24.04
-230# and keeping it off almost 5 yrs
— DollyDoodles
January 3, 2009
I guess I would recommend you trying your best to eat healthy and to
exercise a little if you can and hang in there. Sometimes it is best to
deal with the current situation- which for you is pain and some medical
issues. This won't last forever and you'll get through it although it may
not seem like it when you're in the thick of it. Once your medical issues
are better, you can re-focus on your WLS and your goals. 54# is nothing to
shake a stick at- a 5 gallon jug of water is 40#- pick one up and carry it
around for a while and you'll realize just how much it is. It's ok if the
weight loss is slow, you're not gaining right? You are also depressed and
in pain and no longer able to stuff your emotions with food as before so
you are having to feel and experience them- it is hard, perhaps you are in
mourning for losing your best friend- food as well. Hang in there, take it
hour by hour, day by day and things will get better.
Best of luck,
Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
— DawnVic
January 3, 2009
Jennie,
Hi. Chin up, girl! You will get thru this. Like the others have said in
their posts; take care of what problems are coming up and you will be fine
and start losing weight. A kidney stone is serious; I had one and it
passed but it is extremely painful. If they tell you they can laser it or
something like that to help; let them. It is easier on the body. One post
mentioned pain meds-take them if you need them-be aware of the side effects
of pain meds.
Vicodin can cause constipation or other problems like depression. It is
possible you have an allergy to it. I can't take anything with codeine so
Vicodin would be out for me. Just suggestions. Taking the pain med might
also help with the depression. Go to your docs and tell them what is going
on with you. Pray. Good Luck and God Bless,
vinnigirl, retired RN
— vinnigirl
January 3, 2009
I had a kidney stone a little over a year after surgery. It was small so I
was able to pass it without any type of surgical procedure. It did not
interfere with my weightloss at all. However, as far as losing weight fast,
I never did. I was a slow loser since the very beggining. I didn't lose any
weight the first 3 weeks after surgery. I often questioned my decission,
but in the end, it did come off. Hnag in there. Stick to your doctor's
guidelines, eat your protein, drink your water and, walk as much as you
can. Good luck.
— maria09elena
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