~*~June 2009 Staplers~*~ - Page 30 - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum

Mike · 07-03-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cami'smom

Just got home this afternoon and napped for 3-4 hrs- had not slept in hosp for more than 1hr due to roommate and nurses, techs coming in every hour. Bad News: Due to really bad scar tissue and my lab band being embedded in my stomach and liver, due to all the chipping away to remove the band, the tissue integrity on my stomach was compromised, they were unable to do the bypass. My surgeon said that in maybe 3 months, when the tissues heal, she may consider the gastric sleeve instead of the bypass, not sure why, but that is what the plan is. Many incisions- 7 i think- one of them started oozing serosang fluid this afternoon, I put a telfa on it, hope it stops. No fever, lots of pain, some nausea, some gas pain. I was anemic, lost a lot of blood in surg, so they made me stay 1 more night. H & H is still low, but acceptable I guess. I must stay on full liquids for another 2 wks. Sorry, it's not a good outcome, but at least I'm alive. I have been through so much-this is my 10th surg-so there's no way that I could have expected this to go "textbook". Thanks for your good thoughts and support, I will keep u updated.

I don't know if you believe in G.O.D. or not, but whenever something like this happens to me...(I got sick with severe pancreatitis a month before surgery and had to wait 3 months)...I always try to remember that everything happens for a reason, and that God will only let you suffer through trials that He KNOWS you can endure.

You will be suprised by how strong you will be. Don't give up.

NikkiJoT · 07-03-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Unfortunately, I sip while I eat MOST times. I know the reasons why to not drink, and I have been measuring my food to try to alleviate the "washing through" issue.

I tried corn tortillas last night and no go on those either. I think I may eventually just stop wanting bread, but b/c that was basically my staple pre-surg I am having a hard time letting go.

Well, that just sucks!! Maybe later on you will be able to tolerate them. I just got a big stack of the corn tortillas, but have not had an opportunity to try them. I rarely ate corn tortillas (soft) pre-surgery, so I will probably love them and tolerate them!

grice26 · 07-03-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LyndasRoom

Here we go! Heading into summer with a bumper crop of newbies about to embark on the journey to better health!

June 2009 Staplers

1--mayflora
1--bubbleheadmom

2—jennuwine23-Jenn in Manteca CA
2—anniedolph26-Leanne in PA
2—RWK in UT
2—lillylaroo-Holly in Slidell, LA

3—Dragonfly in Plain City OH
3--VABeachJen-Jen IN Virginia Beach VA
3--TaterBug1971

4—RIXterra-Gene In Bristol RI

5—XavierJayNycol- in Wheeling, WV

8—uneldlichkeit-Jamie in ME
8—ScrapJewel-Julia IN Avondale PA
8—Israel in Pittsburgh PA

10-Mike in Toledo OH

15-AlliCat-Allison in Minneola FL
15-2bmeagain-Stacy

16-erikaashlee

16-Linda Leffel in Escondido CA
16-Michie-Michelle in San Diego, CA
16-NancyMorris' son in TX

17-Theresamom

18-NikkiJoT in San Diego CA

19-JBOD In Morristown NJ
19-everyequine-Paula in the south

22-MisMelis
22-smashlh79 in Vista CA
22-GOB Dave in PA
22-smashlh-in Vista CA

23-JodyGK in San Marcos, CA

24-Twiggy
24-Lynette in No CA

25-I am a dreamer-Diana in Brooklyn, NY

28-ClarkeStone-in NW UK

29-left entranced- in TX
29-kje629-in Willow Springs NC

30-NorCalRN
30-cami'smom in Southern CA

If you're having your surgery this month, and would like to be added to the list, please let me know, either by posting in this thread or by sending me a PM...my psychic abilities don't always work so well

. BEST of LUCK to all of you!

Hi can you add me to your list. grice26 27th June, many thanks

anniedolph26 · 07-03-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

How is it going Annie?

Hey Mike. It's going okay. I am still having trouble eating much. I have no appetite and have to remind myself to eat. I have to also remind myself to slow down whenever I do eat or I get sick. I have thrown up once, and been really really uncomfortable several times. The good news is that I am down 37 lbs. I think more would be coming off if I could get out and walk. I has been raining at the times I have been supposed to walk. (I have to schedule my times due to my husband's work). I will be happy when I can eat salad again, I have been craving salad for some reason.
Hey thanks for asking! How are things with you?

anniedolph26 · 07-03-2009, 12:56 PM

Annie - I did a search and Miralax seemed to be recommended by several people so I am going with that for now. I just throw it in with a protein shake in the morning for liquid, protein and laxative all in one!! I hope things start moving along now!! Do you take a regular pill or something that disolves in liquid or ??

Nikki I take a liquigel cap everyday. It is colace (spelling?) Not a laxative but a stool softener. My MIL works at my pharmacy, so she told me what to get. Because it is a liquigel, it dissolves easily and I haven't had any problems. Good luck. Before surgery I had the same probs you are having now, and it was horrible.

anniedolph26 · 07-03-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NikkiJoT

We were told ok as long as it was moist and you chewed it really good, so I'm sure a little would be ok. There are several things I wish I liked and would eat - Edamame is one and chili is the other! I know they are great sources of protein and low carbs, etc. but i just can't eat them. I like baked beans only but those don't count!!

Nikki I have had taco meat twice. I am 4 weeks out, but the first time I had taco meat was at about 2 weeks. My kids and I were running errands. They got hungry, but I was fine LOL. We stopped at Taco Bell, I got one soft taco with no lettuce and added sour cream. I just ate the insides not the shell, and it was fine. It was one of the best things cuz me loves me tacos.

I have also had my own homemade meat balls and a hamburger on the grill. Good luck.

NikkiJoT · 07-03-2009, 01:22 PM

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Nikki I take a liquigel cap everyday. It is colace (spelling?) Not a laxative but a stool softener. My MIL works at my pharmacy, so she told me what to get. Because it is a liquigel, it dissolves easily and I haven't had any problems. Good luck. Before surgery I had the same probs you are having now, and it was horrible.

Yes, I read about that colace stuff, too....i will check into that as well. My daughter had some issues a few months back and got a prescription for the Miralax (free through military) so I have access to that at the moment!!

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Originally Posted by anniedolph26

Nikki I have had taco meat twice. I am 4 weeks out, but the first time I had taco meat was at about 2 weeks. My kids and I were running errands. They got hungry, but I was fine LOL. We stopped at Taco Bell, I got one soft taco with no lettuce and added sour cream. I just ate the insides not the shell, and it was fine. It was one of the best things cuz me loves me tacos.

I have also had my own homemade meat balls and a hamburger on the grill. Good luck.

I think we are going to try this tonight at home. I am leary about the shell, but i got some soft corn tortillas to try. I might get the crunchy shells, though and crunch them up and make a little taco salad instead....minus lettuce - so taco shell and meat and maybe a little salsa!! Oh and cheese!! should be good!!!

everyequine · 07-03-2009, 02:01 PM

I tried "food" today. I made a very loose instant mashed potates "soup" 3 tsp of flakes in about 3 oz water. I was able to eat it all....which sort of surprised me...hoping that it just went through. I still felt a little hungry after that, so I had my Crystal light. Hope I don't ever want big meals again.
I am going to have protein now.

Cami's mom, hoping they can do the sleeve on you, that actually is a very good surgery. My mom had it and the diversion 12 years ago, and is still going very strong. She lost 150 lbs, and was able to keep off about 130.

Monique1204 · 07-03-2009, 03:59 PM

I know everyone is different, but I'm just curious to hear when everyone started feeling better after surgery. I had surgery on the 30th, and I'm not as sore, but I feel weak and tired. I'm on my 2nd day of clear liquids. Did anyone else experience this, and how long did it last for you?

Lynette · 07-03-2009, 04:14 PM

As far as pain, I didn't have much at all when I got home really. Days 2 and 3 I felt great, day 4 I woke up feeling like I got hit by a bus and had a low fever all day. Day 5 woke up feeling fine and it just got better from there. At first I noticed I had great energy, I could walk around a store and shop and be fine then suddenly I was exhausted and crabby and had to go home *immediately* where I would sit for an hour or two before I got my energy back. Yesterday (day 8 I think?) I spent 2 hours shopping at the mall with my daughter, got my hair done, then came home and took a 2 hour nap. So while I have no pain at all at this point, I can feel a kind of pulling if I forget and try to pick up something too heavy and everyday I can more and more energy. I can't help but wonder though if part of the energy thing though is because of the diet at this point too.