stimpy911
How do I restart at almost 7 years out?
May 04, 2016
VSG 2009
Highest weight: 440
Surgery weight: 380 I think
Lowest weight: 240
2016 weight: 316
I need to get my eating back in check. I am looking for suggestions to get back to basics.
4th-9th day post op
Aug 04, 2009
Hi everyone!
The last 5 days have been so much better. My infection in my arm cleared up and I don't have the severe gas pain as much anymore. Actually the only issue right now is just some heartburn. My incisions are healing nice. I actually only have one small bruise and that is it.
Getting my water and protein in this first week has definatly been a challenge. I try to sip on something all the time but even then I do not get the total required my doctor would like. I think it is unrealistic at this point but as each day goes by it seems like I am able to get more fluid in. My doctor used a size 46 bougie so my stomach size is probably a little bigger than most so maybe that is why I can get a little more fluid in now? I am always nervous about sipping too much at once cause I don't know what will happen.
Since surgery I have been on a liquid diet. Each morning I start with 2 TBL of cream of wheat and then for dinner and sometimes lunch I will have about 2oz of broth. The rest has been filled with water and as much protein as I can get from shakes and those protein shots.
I moved back to my apartment today. My parents were super great helping me that first week. Since things have been going so well I decided It was time to head back home.
So I guess for now everything is going good. I would sure like to get off of the liquid diet and start getting some pureed foods in but I have not been that hungry. There have been a few days where I have felt hungry but for the most part doing good in that category.
Starting weight at surgery was 387.5. Today I weigh in at 376.
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The last 5 days have been so much better. My infection in my arm cleared up and I don't have the severe gas pain as much anymore. Actually the only issue right now is just some heartburn. My incisions are healing nice. I actually only have one small bruise and that is it.
Getting my water and protein in this first week has definatly been a challenge. I try to sip on something all the time but even then I do not get the total required my doctor would like. I think it is unrealistic at this point but as each day goes by it seems like I am able to get more fluid in. My doctor used a size 46 bougie so my stomach size is probably a little bigger than most so maybe that is why I can get a little more fluid in now? I am always nervous about sipping too much at once cause I don't know what will happen.
Since surgery I have been on a liquid diet. Each morning I start with 2 TBL of cream of wheat and then for dinner and sometimes lunch I will have about 2oz of broth. The rest has been filled with water and as much protein as I can get from shakes and those protein shots.
I moved back to my apartment today. My parents were super great helping me that first week. Since things have been going so well I decided It was time to head back home.
So I guess for now everything is going good. I would sure like to get off of the liquid diet and start getting some pureed foods in but I have not been that hungry. There have been a few days where I have felt hungry but for the most part doing good in that category.
Starting weight at surgery was 387.5. Today I weigh in at 376.
1st through 3rd day post op Vertical Sleeve
Jul 30, 2009
I had my Vertical Sleeve surgery on July 27th, 2009 at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette, Michigan. My surgeon was Dr. Wayne English. I went in at 5am and was in recovery by noon. I spent 2 nights and 3 days at the hospital. Left MGH on Wednesday around noon. The surgery went great and the staff was wonderful. I did end up with an infection in my arm from the IV but I am taking meds for that now.
My first day home:
It was great being home from the hospital. Staying at my parents house for a few weeks. It was nice sleeping in a regular bed and not being woken up every hour or two by hospital staff.
I did not get much fluids in or protein in on Wednesday. I had some terrible gas pains causing some trouble. I have not been able to have a stool since I entered the hospital. Not to be gross but the only relief I have had is when I passed some gas. Everytime I would take a drink my stomach would hurt making it hard to take in fluids.
My second day home, Thursday July 30th.
I had a good nights sleep and woke up around 73o am. Took pain meds to help me sleep. I have been able to get in more fluids and protein today. Only about 2oz per hour. At least my stomach is not hurting when I drink the fluids. I am still unable to go to the bathroom but am taking some gasex to help out. I will probably have to go and buy some laxatives today. I think once that happens I will feel so much better.
My incisions don't hurt minus one. The only one that is sore is the one that they did most of the work through. I get the staples removed on August 11th.
Anway this is all for now. I will continue to post each day on my progress. Any suggestions to help me go to the bathroom would be appreciated ha ha.
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My first day home:
It was great being home from the hospital. Staying at my parents house for a few weeks. It was nice sleeping in a regular bed and not being woken up every hour or two by hospital staff.
I did not get much fluids in or protein in on Wednesday. I had some terrible gas pains causing some trouble. I have not been able to have a stool since I entered the hospital. Not to be gross but the only relief I have had is when I passed some gas. Everytime I would take a drink my stomach would hurt making it hard to take in fluids.
My second day home, Thursday July 30th.
I had a good nights sleep and woke up around 73o am. Took pain meds to help me sleep. I have been able to get in more fluids and protein today. Only about 2oz per hour. At least my stomach is not hurting when I drink the fluids. I am still unable to go to the bathroom but am taking some gasex to help out. I will probably have to go and buy some laxatives today. I think once that happens I will feel so much better.
My incisions don't hurt minus one. The only one that is sore is the one that they did most of the work through. I get the staples removed on August 11th.
Anway this is all for now. I will continue to post each day on my progress. Any suggestions to help me go to the bathroom would be appreciated ha ha.
