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12-14-2009, 08:25 PM
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| | Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: kentucky
Posts: 1
Weight Statistics Nov. 23, 2009 Start Date:
Nov. 23, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
255 lb Start Weight:
223 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
32 lb Weight Loss:
73 lb Lb Left to Lose:
12.5490196078 % % Lost:
Nov. 23, 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index37.6528040328 BMI Start:
32.9277462718 BMI Current:
22.1487082546 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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It's been 3 1/2 wks since my surgery. My doctor says the surgery went well but I am struggling. I am feel very nauseated every day. I've been given patches, don't like to use because they make my brain fuzzy. I have another medication that helps some. I,m having trouble getting the protein in and the water is a struggle. I have no energy, really just want to go to bed and cover my head up and sleep. Feel terrible. I have lost 21 lbs. which they say is right on track. If anyone else has had these symptoms, please help me. What can I do to get over this hump. Also One of my incisions became infected and now is being packed once a week. How long will it take before this heals?
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12-14-2009, 09:29 PM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Allentown, PA
Posts: 516
Weight Statistics Which Time? Start Date:
7/20/2009 Surgery Date:
6' "
Height:
389 lb Start Weight:
174 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
215 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
55.2699228792 % % Lost:
9/31/2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.7521219136 BMI Start:
23.5960648148 BMI Current:
23.0536265432 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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The first 4-6 weeks are the absolute toughest! I had similar issues and I have read about many others who struggled just as much in the first 4-6 weeks. Doc will soon come on and say.... sip sip sip sip, walk walk walk walk and she is right! I found that most of my nausea was related to gas so walking really helped and constantly sipping is imperative. I set alarms in my cell phone to remind me to sip every 15 minutes, I only had to keep them for a week or so and then it was just a routine for me.
You WILL get through this tough part! Your weightloss is on track and soon you will really start seeing and feeling the benefits of the weightloss and these early struggles will just be a distant memory. Keep your eye on the prize!
Make sure to fill in your stats for your profile, it really helps the folks around here to help you more effectively. I checked your profile to see if you had an instant messenger listed so I could just IM you. I totally understand your need to talk! We are ALL here for you!
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12-14-2009, 09:41 PM
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| | Big Loser
Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Posts: 169
Weight Statistics November 17, 2009 Start Date:
December 1, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
365 lb Start Weight:
215 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
150 lb Weight Loss:
35 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.095890411 % % Lost:
Dec 2011 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index52.3663265306 BMI Start:
30.8459183673 BMI Current:
25.8244897959 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi LSoutherland, my name is Maureen and I had my RNY surgery just two weeks ago and have experienced some of the same things, I have an open wound that got infected and we have to repack the gauze every day, which is very painful. My energy levels have been very low and I am also struggling to get in all of my water (liquids) each day. But each day I wake up and get through the day reminding myself that it was all worth it and I will get better. When you need a friend to talk to this website is absolutely filled with so many kind people who are always encouraging and have gone through similar situations, which makes it very comforting. I will pass on the advice given to me by many beautiful people on here....Hang in there...it DOES get better!
Good luck,
Maureen
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12-15-2009, 01:39 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us.
Congratulations on joining the Losers' Bench.
((((((HUGS)))))) May your journey go well.
What is the patch for?
So long as your surgeon thinks that your pouch and the new layout is intact and there's nothing physically wrong there.
1) You are probaby dehydrated, which will cause you a lot of issues including the nause and depression. If worse comes to worst, then you may need some IV fluids to set you on the right track, so try to sip sip sip, walk walk walk.
2) Always keep in mind that your new pouch is much smaller than your mouth, so don't gulp a mouthful and expect it to go down all at once. Do things slowly and in very small portions at first.
3) Your insides is still healing, so your body is using all the energy you have for that. You will feel blah for a few more weeks yet. It's winter, hibernate without any remorse.
How quickly the infected incision will heal is going to depend on how deep the infection is. If it's only close around the surface, it shouldn't take that much time. If the pocket is deep, it may take several weeks.
Hang in there, next time this year, you will marvel at how far you've come.
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12-15-2009, 05:37 AM
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| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mississippi
Posts: 5,198
Weight Statistics 3/18/2008 (dieted all my life) Start Date:
9/30/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
292 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
189 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
3 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.2465753425 % % Lost:
2 years Goal Date:
Body Mass Index44.3935986159 BMI Start:
29.1903114187 BMI Current:
28.7342128028 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hello and welcome. You might not believe it right now but it is going to get better. Take it one day at a time and soon you will be feeling better. Just follow what your doctor tells you and you will do just fine. Good luck on your life changing journey. We are here for you. If you have any questions or comments just we are just a keyboard away.
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12-15-2009, 08:04 AM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Big Sky Country~Montana
Posts: 873
Weight Statistics Sept 2008 Start Date:
Oct 13, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
450 lb Start Weight:
306 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
144 lb Weight Loss:
126 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32 % % Lost:
in late 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index70.472265538 BMI Start:
47.9211405658 BMI Current:
28.1889062152 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Welcome to the site and I hope you will start feeling better soon.
Hang in there!
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12-15-2009, 09:00 AM
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| | WLS Master Guru
Join Date: May 2009 Location: Salida, CA
Posts: 678
Weight Statistics First Consult 10/21/08 Start Date:
11/20/08 Surgery Date:
5' 7"
Height:
276 lb Start Weight:
121 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
155 lb Weight Loss:
-29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
56.1594202899 % % Lost:
goal 8/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index43.22298953 BMI Start:
18.949209178 BMI Current:
23.4907551793 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi, and welcome to this site, sorry you are having some problems, like others have said just follow what the doctor
has said. I think at first we or I should say most of us feel this way, just remember to try to get everything in.
Wishing you success in this awesome journey.
Judy 
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12-15-2009, 09:43 AM
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| | Cub Reporter
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 63
Weight Statistics 8/27/2009 Start Date:
10/14/2009 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
55 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
23.9130434783 % % Lost:
december 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index39.4750976562 BMI Start:
30.0354003906 BMI Current:
28.3190917969 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I'm so sorry you are having trouble. I went through the same thing for the first 4-6 weeks I was miserable. All I wanted to do was sleep. But it does get better, believe me. Make sure you keep hydrated and get in as much protein as you can. Walking really helped me, even if it was only around the block.
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12-15-2009, 10:11 AM
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| | WLS Mentor
Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,116
Weight Statistics December 1, 2008 Start Date:
January 30, 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 9"
Height:
312 lb Start Weight:
170 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
142 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.5128205128 % % Lost:
July 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index46.0693131695 BMI Start:
25.1018693552 BMI Current:
24.36357908 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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All things in time will pass, including the gas!
Yes you need to sip water, no straws, just simple little sips. Heck if necessary, suck on some ice.
Always keep a full glass or cup of water beside you wherever you are. When you take a couple of sips, fill it up again. Keep water in the car, just keep it everywhere.
I had alot of difficulty with the protein shakes because I didnt like the taste but I forced myself knowing that my surgeon restircted their use to 2 weeks post op so I could surely make it through drinking them for 2 weeks.
Just remember, short term pain, long term gain. Each week will pass easier and easier and the process routine.
Enjoy the positive changes in your journey and dont focus on the few negatives and it will become a lot easier.
Best of luck!
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12-15-2009, 02:53 PM
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| | WLS Guru
Join Date: May 2009 Location: upstate NY
Posts: 445
Weight Statistics june 1 2009 Start Date:
nov. 24 2009 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
218 lb Start Weight:
153 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
65 lb Weight Loss:
13 lb Lb Left to Lose:
29.8165137615 % % Lost:
july 2010 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index37.4155273438 BMI Start:
26.2595214844 BMI Current:
24.0283203125 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I'm 3 weeks out and am very lucky I'm not having any problems. I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. I couldn't and still can't drink the creamy protein shakes. They are all sicky sweet. I found isopure no carb at GNC and that has been my main source of protein. It a fruit flavored drink and not too sweet. Much easier to get down than something thick. Hope you find something that will work for you so you can get your protein in and feel better. I did have a couple of days I just wanted to crawl in a hole and be left alone but it passed the next day. Actually walking did help. I try to do 20 minutes on the treadmill twice a day. Some days I have to drag myself there but after I've walked I feel good. Hope you feel better soon.
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