RE: The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly.

June 16, 2000

Had you vomited at all after surgery before this episode? I'd stick with

liquids a few more days to really let your tummy heal. Are you taking all

your meds? Are you taking vitamin E? That will help with healing also.

Congrats on your weight loss so far!

Amy.

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Amy S. Poe

MGB 5/22/2000 *I made it!*

280/260/140

United Healthcare Select Plus POS approved

The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly.

Hi Everyone - If you are squeamish or easily grossed out...do not read

further.

I went to my PCP yesterday to get my staples removed, and the goods news is

that I've lost 11 and a half pounds in a week!!!!! (She was not so happy-

she said that's alot, and that I should try to start eating more.) So

that's the good news. The bad news is that I feel yucky a lot of the time -

no appetite, nauseous or my stomach feels " weird " , and I have a lot of

" loose bowel movements " .

Last night I finally felt like I could eat something a little substantial,

so I tried some thin-whipped mashed potatoes. Here comes the ugly - I

upchucked as soon as I had taken two tablespoons - GROSS! And, it was just

like throwing up before the surgery - not a pretty picture! The worst part

is that there was a little blood involved, so I'm kind of nervous now. Has

anyone else had this happen? Do you think I should e-mail Dr. R.? I was

thinking that I would just go back to clear liquids for a couple of days and

wait to see if I feel any better. I'm a slow healer, so maybe I just need

some more time before I try to introduce any new foods? What do you all

think?

(And - I can sympathize completely with your " head hunger " .

Although my brain is saying, " EAT - EAT! " , my stomach is saying " If you do -

you'll be sorry! " So far my new stomach is winning the battle!)

Sorry if I grossed you all out - but I warned you! Thanks all for any input

- I could use the support right about now!

M.

MGB 6/7/00

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