Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Hi all. Just a brief 7 week post-op update for you. My pouch is not particularly happy these days and food intake is limited. It seems it doesn't like anything these days, except good ole taco meat. I eat 3 meals a day but sometimes its not much and sometimes it won't stay down. I've added in 1 to 2 protein drinks because I was feeling horrible and absolutely no energy. At least with the protein drinks, I know I'm getting in some protein for the day, instead of maybe only 10-20 grams when I only eat. I've gone down 2 pant sizes, lot a lot of inches, and -34.5 pounds since surgery, for a total of 72.5 pounds since orientation. I'm doing water aerobics a minimum of times a week. I'd really like to fast forward to 6 months out, when supposedly you are feeling more back to normal but...I guess I'll just keep plugging along. I had my 6 week post-op group appointment last week. I personally thought it was a complete waste of my time. I made the mistake of raising my hand and saying that I actually get hungry. Then came the " talk " about head hunger, blah, blah, blah. I know the difference and I know when I'm hungry and I physically start dry heaving because I'm hungry and I need to eat. I won't do a group appointment again. I'll stick to the one-on-one appointments. Scheduling wise, those are easier anyway (with 3 kids). Tina Dr. Baggs 5/24/05 -34.5 -72.5 since orientation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Tina, WOW! 7 weeks already! I can't believe it! Thank you for thw update on you! Whenever I think that everything will be smooth after the surgery, I know there will be waves, and posts like this remind me of that! Daunnie Hi all. Just a brief 7 week post-op update for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Good job Tina. I'm 8 weeks out and I'm kind of having the same problems. Nothing ever sounds good and if it does I really only pick at it. I have one or 2 protein shakes a day so I can get my protein in. I went to my 6 week appointment last friday and was told the average weight loss right now is 3 lbs a week then after 4 months or so it should go to one lb a week. I'm down 22.5 lbs. They want us to have 75 grams of protein min right now at least thats what the nutritionist told me thats the reason I do the shakes. I still vomit also unless I only eat a couple of tablespoons of food. My surgeon told me to eat 6x a day to keep the protein up. What is your calorie intake like? Well stay positive things are going to get better everyone says they are.. Take care RoseTina wrote: Hi all. Just a brief 7 week post-op update for you. My pouch is not particularly happy these days and food intake is limited. It seems it doesn't like anything these days, except good ole taco meat. I eat 3 meals a day but sometimes its not much and sometimes it won't stay down. I've added in 1 to 2 protein drinks because I was feeling horrible and absolutely no energy. At least with the protein drinks, I know I'm getting in some protein for the day, instead of maybe only 10-20 grams when I only eat.I've gone down 2 pant sizes, lot a lot of inches, and -34.5 pounds since surgery, for a total of 72.5 pounds since orientation. I'm doing water aerobics a minimum of times a week. I'd really like to fast forward to 6 months out, when supposedly you are feeling more back to normal but...I guess I'll just keep plugging along.I had my 6 week post-op group appointment last week. I personally thought it was a complete waste of my time. I made the mistake of raising my hand and saying that I actually get hungry. Then came the "talk" about head hunger, blah, blah, blah. I know the difference and I know when I'm hungry and I physically start dry heaving because I'm hungry and I need to eat. I won't do a group appointment again. I'll stick to the one-on-one appointments. Scheduling wise, those are easier anyway (with 3 kids).TinaDr. Baggs5/24/05-34.5-72.5 since orientation__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Hi Tina gosh sorry your pouch is sort of picky right now, hopefully it will get better, i guess you could talk to your doctor and make sure you dont have a stricture or anything, there were days where all i could eat were cream of chicken soup and cottage cheese and yougut.........since surgery i have never been able to eat jello without feeling like i was going to puke, now i vary, tonight i am having barbaque spare ribs and artichoke hearts marinated in a low carb dressing a small piece of a yam, the others get mac and cheese. i tried today blending a sugar free rootbeer with ice to beat the heat and i love it, i blend it up i my magic bullett and i am good for 23 to 16 oz of fluid. hope things seem better soon for you colleenTina wrote: Hi all. Just a brief 7 week post-op update for you. My pouch is not particularly happy these days and food intake is limited. It seems it doesn't like anything these days, except good ole taco meat. I eat 3 meals a day but sometimes its not much and sometimes it won't stay down. I've added in 1 to 2 protein drinks because I was feeling horrible and absolutely no energy. At least with the protein drinks, I know I'm getting in some protein for the day, instead of maybe only 10-20 grams when I only eat.I've gone down 2 pant sizes, lot a lot of inches, and -34.5 pounds since surgery, for a total of 72.5 pounds since orientation. I'm doing water aerobics a minimum of times a week. I'd really like to fast forward to 6 months out, when supposedly you are feeling more back to normal but...I guess I'll just keep plugging along.I had my 6 week post-op group appointment last week. I personally thought it was a complete waste of my time. I made the mistake of raising my hand and saying that I actually get hungry. Then came the "talk" about head hunger, blah, blah, blah. I know the difference and I know when I'm hungry and I physically start dry heaving because I'm hungry and I need to eat. I won't do a group appointment again. I'll stick to the one-on-one appointments. Scheduling wise, those are easier anyway (with 3 kids).TinaDr. Baggs5/24/05-34.5-72.5 since orientation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Hi Tina gosh sorry your pouch is sort of picky right now, hopefully it will get better, i guess you could talk to your doctor and make sure you dont have a stricture or anything, there were days where all i could eat were cream of chicken soup and cottage cheese and yougut.........since surgery i have never been able to eat jello without feeling like i was going to puke, now i vary, tonight i am having barbaque spare ribs and artichoke hearts marinated in a low carb dressing a small piece of a yam, the others get mac and cheese. i tried today blending a sugar free rootbeer with ice to beat the heat and i love it, i blend it up i my magic bullett and i am good for 23 to 16 oz of fluid. hope things seem better soon for you colleenTina wrote: Hi all. Just a brief 7 week post-op update for you. My pouch is not particularly happy these days and food intake is limited. It seems it doesn't like anything these days, except good ole taco meat. I eat 3 meals a day but sometimes its not much and sometimes it won't stay down. I've added in 1 to 2 protein drinks because I was feeling horrible and absolutely no energy. At least with the protein drinks, I know I'm getting in some protein for the day, instead of maybe only 10-20 grams when I only eat.I've gone down 2 pant sizes, lot a lot of inches, and -34.5 pounds since surgery, for a total of 72.5 pounds since orientation. I'm doing water aerobics a minimum of times a week. I'd really like to fast forward to 6 months out, when supposedly you are feeling more back to normal but...I guess I'll just keep plugging along.I had my 6 week post-op group appointment last week. I personally thought it was a complete waste of my time. I made the mistake of raising my hand and saying that I actually get hungry. Then came the "talk" about head hunger, blah, blah, blah. I know the difference and I know when I'm hungry and I physically start dry heaving because I'm hungry and I need to eat. I won't do a group appointment again. I'll stick to the one-on-one appointments. Scheduling wise, those are easier anyway (with 3 kids).TinaDr. Baggs5/24/05-34.5-72.5 since orientation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Hi Tina gosh sorry your pouch is sort of picky right now, hopefully it will get better, i guess you could talk to your doctor and make sure you dont have a stricture or anything, there were days where all i could eat were cream of chicken soup and cottage cheese and yougut.........since surgery i have never been able to eat jello without feeling like i was going to puke, now i vary, tonight i am having barbaque spare ribs and artichoke hearts marinated in a low carb dressing a small piece of a yam, the others get mac and cheese. i tried today blending a sugar free rootbeer with ice to beat the heat and i love it, i blend it up i my magic bullett and i am good for 23 to 16 oz of fluid. hope things seem better soon for you colleenTina wrote: Hi all. Just a brief 7 week post-op update for you. My pouch is not particularly happy these days and food intake is limited. It seems it doesn't like anything these days, except good ole taco meat. I eat 3 meals a day but sometimes its not much and sometimes it won't stay down. I've added in 1 to 2 protein drinks because I was feeling horrible and absolutely no energy. At least with the protein drinks, I know I'm getting in some protein for the day, instead of maybe only 10-20 grams when I only eat.I've gone down 2 pant sizes, lot a lot of inches, and -34.5 pounds since surgery, for a total of 72.5 pounds since orientation. I'm doing water aerobics a minimum of times a week. I'd really like to fast forward to 6 months out, when supposedly you are feeling more back to normal but...I guess I'll just keep plugging along.I had my 6 week post-op group appointment last week. I personally thought it was a complete waste of my time. I made the mistake of raising my hand and saying that I actually get hungry. Then came the "talk" about head hunger, blah, blah, blah. I know the difference and I know when I'm hungry and I physically start dry heaving because I'm hungry and I need to eat. I won't do a group appointment again. I'll stick to the one-on-one appointments. Scheduling wise, those are easier anyway (with 3 kids).TinaDr. Baggs5/24/05-34.5-72.5 since orientation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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