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sinnamin 23 years ago

Good Morning Family. I hope everyone had a HAPPY EASTER! It's early, but I have to get some things off my chest before I explode. My Upper GI & Small Bowel test was done last Wednesday. I call the surgeons office to get the results even though I had an idea of what the answer was going to be. Both test were excellent even though I was complaining of the pain once the barium got to my small bowel and when the doctor was pushing on my abdomen to check out my small bowel. He said there could be a blockage in my appendix. It's great to know the pain is not all in my head and YES, I did ask him that and he reassured me that it wasn't. The surgeon has to order more test to have that checked (sigh) when is it going to end. So I am scheduled to see the surgeon again tomorrow, praying the test can be done here in my home town, I'm getting tired of driving 45 min. each direction seems like every week not to get any results GRRRRRR..I'm cutting this short, but if you all would like to know all the details and have a good laugh to my experience last week read my profile. Lots of LOVE to you all.

sinnamin 23 years ago

Good Morning AMOS FAMILY. I'm very depressed and disappointed. I went to see the surgeon on Tuesday and there was no good news at all. I have only lost 2 pounds since the 19th of March. My mood swings are like those of a crazy woman. I was reassured that this is normal. I'm scheduled to have an Upper & Lower G I test done next Wednesday morning...which should be loads of fun seeing how the appointment is at 7:30 a.m. and its almost an hour drive from where I live. I'm having pain in my chest, back and lower abdomen after eating and drinking. Praying that its nothing serious. The surgeon even said he's wondering if my pouch has stopped working, but I do get full after eating 1/2 to 1 cup of food. It seems like way too much food. My hair is falling out, not a whole lot, but enough for me to notice. My God, what else can go wrong? Sorry everyone for venting. My prayers to all those pre-ops and good luck/keep up the good work to the post-ops.

Cinna G. 23 years, 2 months ago

wOOHOO Andredia, way to go! Keep up the good work!

sinnamin 23 years, 2 months ago

Hello Everyone. I went to see my surgeon today and he was very happy with my progress. I'm down a total of 42 pounds. I'm so happy, but I'm even happier that he gave me the okay to take medication whole again (smile) no more nasty crushed pills. Does anyone know of a support group located in Bloomington/Normal, IL? HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND YOU ALL.

sinnamin 23 years, 2 months ago

Hello AMOS FAMILY...Can someone please tell me when do your tastebuds and the way things smell get back to normal. I only like things that are bitter or sour tasting. Just about everything that has a strong smell makes me naseaus. I had an orange and the smell made me gag. How does our surgery change these things so drastically? Good news I'm down from 326 to 290, 36 pounds I know it isn't a lot, but I'm happy. I hope everyone has a GREAT DAY!!

sinnamin 23 years, 3 months ago

Hello everyone. HELP very STRESSED!! Why have I been on a plateau for 3 weeks? I lost 30 pounds my first month and now I'm stuck. I hate protein shakes and bars, I've spent so much money on them and nothing tastes good. So I'm not getting enough protein and water makes me sick can't get more than 32 ounces in. What can I do? Why is everything I smell or taste make me nauseous or I vomit? I know this surgery has been very good for me healthwise, but I'm wondering if I am going to be the exception to the rule and not lose anymore weight. I do exercise, but not a whole lot. I had open rny and the surgeon doesn't want me doing too much because I haven't completely healed. I would like to know what about this surgery that changes the way things taste and does your tastebuds ever return to normal? Thanks everyone for your comments and God Bless.

janet B. 23 years, 3 months ago

Hi Andredia--just thought I'd throw in my 2 cents on a protein drink--I use GNC's Pro Performance 100% whey protein--its mixed with water and some crushed ice (in chocolate) and I can get it down. Sometimes I throw in a splash of 2% milk just for a thrill. Most other proteins I can't get down so this was a nice surprise. Good luck Janet Beall

sinnamin 23 years, 3 months ago

Hello Everyone. My first experience of DUMPING was no fun. I drank some crystal light. 1/4 cup of it combined with 1 cup of water. I will never drink the stuff again.. It's the worst feeling in the world. I'm in my second week of pureed foods. Nothing tastes good anymore. What do I do any suggestions. I'm so sick of water I don't know what to do. I've tried some protein shakes and they are NASTY!! Please any ideas would be appreciated. Personal question now. How long do we go without wearing a bra? I can't stand this, I don't have a small chest and this is becoming very uncomfortable. I had Open RNY.. Thanks for all your responses. God Bless

luckyflowers 23 years, 4 months ago

Hang in there, i'm thinking of you.

sinnamin 23 years, 4 months ago

Hello Amos Family, warning LONG POST. I apologize for taking so long on letting you all know how things are going with me. Surgery went great!!! The Bariatric beds SUCK, who invented them?? That person should have to spend a month after surgery in it. Surgery was on December 12th and I was home on the 15th, I had open RNY. Pain wasn't bad at all. I was out shopping 3 days later. Had my first post op visit on the 20th. I hadn't lost a pound, needless to say I was in tears. The surgeon said I was retaining fluids and put me on a water pill. The day after Christmas my daughter came in and asked why my gown was wet, I said I'm sweating lol. Then I looked down and noticed that I was leaking from my incision. Talk about someone FREAKING OUT, I started crying and lost control. The nurse told me to mix peroxide & water and cover with gauze also come to the office the next morning. The surgeon reassured me that everything was ok and not to worry. The good news is I LOST 20 POUNDS YEAH!!!!!!! in 1 week exactly. The idea was going thru my mind that I was going to be the one person that wouldn't lose any weight after having the surgery. Oh yeah I forget to add that before surgery I was taking 3 insulin shots a day, but I haven't had to have one since the night of surgery. Thank God, my sugar level has been OK, still take the readings 4 times a day. My fingers are going to fall off lol. I was on 2 types of medicines for high blood pressure, they changed it totally and now I take 1 pill twice a day. This surgery is a God send. I just want to get over the depression and panic attacks that I have had for yrs. Since surgery it seems as if I'm more depressed and anxious than ever. I cry for no reason and go off just as easy. I feel like I'm losing my mind, has anyone else felt this way? If so please HELP ME, I don't know what to do. Everyone that comes into contact with me is on pins and needles, not knowing how I'm going to react. I feel like I have multiple personalities. Laughing, Crying and then Angry at any given time. This is not good, scaring my little girls which are 12 and 5 yrs old. Every hour I have to tell everyone in person and friends and family that I have talked to on the phone that I apologize for my behavior, just can't help it. Total basket case here. No appetite and when I do want something it doesn't taste the same. One bite of food and I'm full. This is going to be a very interesting adventure, but I'm looking forward to it. I have a friend that is planning a cruise to the Bahamas and a few other places to be taken on my one yr anniversary of WLS, can't wait. My friends this update has been long enough, feeling better now. I can't wait to hear from everyone. Thanks for all of your prayers. To everyone that is Pre Op, you're in my prayers and God is watching over you. All My Love