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10-16-2007, 07:15 PM
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| Whipper Snapper  Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gaffney, SC
Posts: 46
Weight Statistics 09/25/07 Start Date:
09/25/07 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
298 lb Start Weight:
173 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
125 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.9463087248 % % Lost:
12/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.5843786982 BMI Start:
28.7855621302 BMI Current:
23.2946745562 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  3 weeks post-op and pain?
Hi ya'll! I'm 3 weeks out today and since the surgery, the incision on my lower left abdomen has been sore. This is where the "flat" tube was hanging out for a week before the doc pulled it. I've had some tenderness here, but not really a big deal. Sometimes when I twist or turn without thinking about it (moving the top half of my body w/o moving the bottom half at the same time), it pulls the muscle very hard and it hurts. Even when I sneeze! Yesterday and more-so today, the achey, pain feeling has gotten worse. It actually feels like a charley horse behind that incision and through my back. I've done some walking, hoping to stretch it a bit, but that didn't help. I called the doc earlier (I have an appt tomorrow to see him) and the nurse said that it was normal, it just takes time for that muscle to heal. I'm sure it sounds weird, but I'm hoping someone has an idea of what I can do to make it stop hurting.  |
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10-16-2007, 07:18 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 4,357
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
139 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
141 lb Weight Loss:
-11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
50.3571428571 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
21.1325692042 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |
This is where my worst pain was...and took the longest to heal! I was told this is where the BIG stapler went in, and yes, they have to stitch this muscle back up! Hopefully, all is well.....! |
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10-16-2007, 07:48 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gaffney, SC
Posts: 46
Weight Statistics 09/25/07 Start Date:
09/25/07 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
298 lb Start Weight:
173 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
125 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.9463087248 % % Lost:
12/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.5843786982 BMI Start:
28.7855621302 BMI Current:
23.2946745562 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Well, at least this is normal. It's so weird how different this surgery effects each person. A friend of mine had the surgery the same day as me and she hasn't had any pain. Oh well. Patience I guess is my biggest friend right now. Thanks for replying! |
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10-16-2007, 08:18 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 5,018
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4782608696 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
26.2539500144 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Try A Heating Pad Hun It Really Helps!!!!
__________________ 3/2008 PREG. START WT 144LBS. GOAL WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL AFTER BABY  230 lbs 7/2007 & 142 lbs 4/2008     |
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10-16-2007, 08:34 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,630
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
201 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
31 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.6280991736 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
28.8373469388 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
I agree with Boots. I had a horrible pain in my back right behind my incision. I used a heating pad. Also when i get in the shower I let the water spray on the spot that hurts me. It does make a big difference.
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10-17-2007, 11:03 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gaffney, SC
Posts: 46
Weight Statistics 09/25/07 Start Date:
09/25/07 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
298 lb Start Weight:
173 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
125 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.9463087248 % % Lost:
12/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.5843786982 BMI Start:
28.7855621302 BMI Current:
23.2946745562 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Thanks! I just took a shower and had the heat on it for about ten minutes. It did help alot. I will definitely get a heating pad on it tonight. I went back to work today and although I sat most of the 12 hour shift, I'm so sore. I'm supposed to take patients on Monday and I just don't think I'm ready. On an up note, I saw the doc again today and I've lost another 3 lbs. Not what I was hoping for, but I'll take it! He's encouraged me to try fish (I don't like at all) or at least deli sliced turkey. So for lunch I had about 3 bites each of turkey and mashed potatoes. I was stuffed all afternoon. I even tried some deli chix on the way home and I couldn't get more than 2 bites down! Now, 3 hours later, I'm still full. Thanks for all your support! |
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10-18-2007, 07:50 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,630
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
201 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
31 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.6280991736 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
28.8373469388 BMI Current:
24.3897959184 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Im glad it seemed to help. Im with you I dont like fish. Well let me take that back. I like deep friend fish you get at resturants like Long John Silvers etc. Im not a fresh fish fan and never have been. Im the same way with turkey. The only way I like it is cooked like for thanksgiving dinner and I have to know who cooked it! My sis n law turned me off turkey many years ago after we got a half frozen bird for dinner. You just had surgery honey and your back at work doing 12 hour shifts? My goodness. I feel for you sweeite I really do. |
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10-22-2007, 05:47 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 3,158
Weight Statistics 9/28/07 Start Date:
9/28/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
279 lb Start Weight:
190 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
89 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.8996415771 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 45.0268595041 BMI Start:
30.6634527089 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
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Angieblu, I have a question for you.... our surgery was 3 days apart, and our beginning weight was exactly the same.... have you hit your first stall yet? I'm panicking right now.
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10-22-2007, 10:57 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gaffney, SC
Posts: 46
Weight Statistics 09/25/07 Start Date:
09/25/07 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
298 lb Start Weight:
173 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
125 lb Weight Loss:
33 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.9463087248 % % Lost:
12/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.5843786982 BMI Start:
28.7855621302 BMI Current:
23.2946745562 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Christy, Um, last week when I went to see my doc, I had only lost 3 lbs that week and I was very discouraged, but he told me to settle down. It will all come off, I just need to be patient. This is one thing God did not grant me! I had realized that I wasn't eating much at all, so I decided to try to fit more food in and when I did, I lost 2 lbs on Thursday and 2 more on Friday. Eating more food consisted of a serving size of tomato soup that took me 5 1/2 hours to eat! But, I ate it. And I added saltine crackers and an individually wrapped, reduced fat, mild cheddar cheese slice. I cannot eat the whole thing in one sitting, but it was delish! I haven't hit a stall yet. The last two days have been hard for me, though. I haven't been able to get very much food in at all. Today I ate three bites of mashed potatoes, and a half of saltine cracker with half of cheese. When I tried to eat a sf fudgecicle tonight, I threw it up. I drank a bottle of water last night before I went to bed (not smart, I know, but I get it any time I can get it in, ya know?) and I had no problems. But I feel like there's not enough room there and I really don't want to have that scope run down to dilate it. I know it's not a big deal, I was just doing so good. The only thing I can tell ya is to be patient. The weight is going to come off and just like anything else, it will do it in its own time frame. How is your diet, appetite? Are you eating solids yet? I'm afraid to try most things. I hate the way it feels when it just sits in my chest. Hang in there! angie |
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10-23-2007, 08:45 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 3,158
Weight Statistics 9/28/07 Start Date:
9/28/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
279 lb Start Weight:
190 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
89 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.8996415771 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 45.0268595041 BMI Start:
30.6634527089 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
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Hey, Angie: Thanks for the reply. I was three weeks out last Friday and I have been stalled for 2 weeks. Everybody says not to panic, and I'm trying not to. As far as my appetite, I have been able to eat just a little, but no, I'm can't hold a lot at all. I tell my husband, I get so aggravated because I will try to sit down with the family and eat dinner, and then three or four bites later, I'm playing with my food because I'm fool. Everybody says to be sure to get in enough protein, so I have found these low carb, protein shakes at Wal-mart by AdvantEDGE. They come in different flavors, but the chocolate is the best. The small ones are 11 oz. and I sip on that throughout the morning and in the evening. That's my breakfast and dinner. I have been trying to eat baked fish for lunch. It's the only meat I can have right now and it's very light and easy to get down. It's full of protein too. I'm never hungry though so I have to remind myself to eat. I guess you're right. We just have to be patient and we will make it through this together. I'm glad I found someone that is at the same stage as me so at least it's somebody to go through it with you. Know what I mean? Well, you can send me a private message anytime you want to and we will keep in touch. Thanks again for responding. And keep up the good work, you're doing great!!!
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