Hoping and praying

I know a lot of you have asked the surgery did not go as planned and while I went in on the 4th I am just now home. Yes I spent my birthday in there but at least I am home for Christmas. They found a 17lb endo tumor to remove and ended up having to go back in for removal of some small and some large intestine as well. The third surgery came shortly after with a bowel obstruction which had to be cut and then of all things the so strong healthy heart well it gave out as well so it has been a long week.

I am home it has been a total of 16 days since surgery I am still on liquids although full liquis. Problem is I can not get even water to tast good. jelo tasts like meds, soup tasts like crud, and well there are not many other options. Anyone have any idea on the egg beaters or refried beans I can not wait for those. Boy give me something with flavor. I was also suposed to be working in two weeks but with not having had gotten out that fast I am still off and looks like i will be till almost feb.

Corrine

WOW! I am sorry you had such a terrible time. But thank goodness you're home now. Take it easy OK!

On your question about everything tasting like crud - yep and yep to that one.

To this day I have a problem drinking straight up water. Pre-surgery is was my drink of choice. I now do Crystal Light, H20 water, Propel .... anything other than plain water. Have you tried any of those?

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- - 24 September 2007 - Lap RNY
Dr. Sebesta. Madigan Medical Army Center (MAMC)

259.5/224.7/130
highest/day of surgery/current
5'5"
129.5lb gone as of 9/30/2008 ~~~ BMI 21.6 ~~~

Toony

Thats a lot of surgery!!! 17 pound tumor!!! I am picturing a 17 pound baby... that's HUGE!!!

Hope your troubles are all behind you now!!!

Welcome to the Thinner Side!!!

You've more than earned your seat on the Loser's Bench!

katie

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TOONYbear/Katie
Lucky Duck Sack Club Member No. 7
I can cross my legs!

Lap RNY: FAT TUESDAY! 02/05/08

lward76

try the soup at hand just dont do the nooldes! or ramon noodles and strain out the juice? just a option!! I puked on eggs and still do!! found that out yesterday!! dam!! i really wanted that over easy egg too!! I hope yoou find something soon!! also try propel water many flavors to choose from and it good!!

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Laura
220/216/119/115
highest/pre-op/current/goal
Height 5'1
[color="Blue"]113 POUNDS GONEOR]


04/11/07...Had surgery!!! my nerves were still wacky but hey i did it!!

size before surgery was 18 now size 5

Being reversed on Jan 18 I cant wait!!!!!!!!
I WAS REVESED ON JAN 18,2008 NOT EVEN A YEAR OUT!!

Duckie

Oh my goodness! I can't believe what you've been through. I hope you have a great post op recovery hon. You've been through hell for sure. Post often to let us know how you are doing and to let us know if you need our help.
Good luck. Feel better and welcome to the loser's bench!!!

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Lap RNY 3/31/06
Start of program/preop/lowest/current/goal
273/256/132.5/134/145----- 5'8"
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katzz87

Yikes! At least you know you'll have a weightloss of OVER 17 pounds! All joking aside...I'm glad you've made it home and can re-coup in your own home. Was there no inkling of a tumor? Do/did you have endometriosis, PCOS? Yep, I'm nosey...answer only those questions you want too! LOL

Keep us posted on your recovery process...we're here for you.

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Pre-op ~ 288 lbs (highest recorded weight)
Surgery Day ~ 284 lbs ~ 01-14-08 (Lap-RnY surgery)
38 wks ~ 187 lbs ~ 10-06-08

Weight loss to date (post-op) : 97 lbs
Weight loss from highest weight (288 lbs): 101 lbs


TT Gym rat club member #132

Claire-in-Texas

Oh my goodness, how awful!!! I am hoping you continue to recuperate well. Do EXACTLY what your surgeon dictates!

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Claire, AKA ClaireBear
4'9.25"
T-T CRUISE DIRECTOR!
Our T-T 2008 Cruise: http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/soc...ll-aboard.htmll
Lap RNY - 4/9/07. Pre-op, 236 lbs - Current: 106 lbs. - Goal: 126 lbs.
CENTURY CLUB: 11/26/07 Wooo Hoooooo!!!
WAY more than HALF of me, 130 lbs., GONE!!!!!

An OMAHA JIM Quote: DARE TO LIVE!!

Godsblessedme

oh my that is scary i sure hope your taking it really easy you may have to add an extra week for recovery

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Deborah

Highest/Day of Sugery/CURRENT/Goal
268/262 /193 steadily gaining stall for 6 weeks /130

Surgery Date: 12/18/07 Lap RNY
Onderland Reached 7/21/08

Gym Rat #98 / Scale W #2
Goals Reached:
Starting to enjoy excersizing
32 minutes on the Eliptical (aka death machine) I did it!
My kids cant keep up with ME
Up to 6 miles on the stationary bike

kittens4

Holy crap! That's a lot to go through!!! I'm glad you are home and on the mend. It'll take awhile, but things will taste good again. Hang in there and take life easy for awhile.....

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Elaine
Started at 260, Happy now at 155ish....

Gymrat Member#22
Ducksack Member#2
"LainieBear"

desmccoy

I hope you are doing better!!!!!!! Welcome to the losers bench.

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Thinner times Gym Rat # 56

Highest 396 Day of Surgery 366 Current 256 lGoal 200 or less My Goal 170

Lap RYN September 6, 2007

A FREIND IS SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS YOUR PAST, BELEIVES IN YOIUR FUTURE,AND ACCEPTS YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE. AUTHOR UNKNOWN

THATS ALL OF YOU GUYS