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Posted 5/21/2009 12:10 AM (GMT 0)
hey everyone everything i guess is going fine i'm fine with mashed potatos but i tried scrambled eggs this morning and well that didn't go to good. so i'm eating alot of mashed potatos and pureed soup. i have read past posts but i just want to make sure everything is ok.
Posted 5/21/2009 1:04 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome mvd; it's been a while since my surgery (11 months), but my instructions had me taking things a little slower than the pace you're setting. If the eggs didn't go well, it may be your body telling you to slow down a little. Why don't you try some noodles for a change of pace as well as yogurt or oatmeal?

I don't think you've hurt anything, or that anything is wrong, it's just a bit early for eggs perhaps. Remember that everyone is different, and what works for one person, will not work for another..eggs may just not work for you yet.

Take care.
Janice
Posted 5/21/2009 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
mvd,
I just had my Nissen redo 2 days ago. My surgeon wants me to stay on liquids for a couple more days and gradually add soft foods. He recommended cream of wheat, oatmeal, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, and maybe some small pastas. The first time around I could eat scrambled eggs, but I had to put ketchup on them to get them down. I suspect I will have an easier time now since the wrap is correctly done this time.
There is a lot of good information here, but it takes some time to read it all. I agree with Janice, your body will tell you if you are going to fast. Make sure to let things heal.
Hey, I got to graduate to full liquids tonight!

Take care,
Bill
Posted 5/21/2009 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hi MVD, a comrade (Bill) here offered me a great greeting 2 weeks ago.He said "welcome to the wrapped club" So here I am passing it on to you "Welcome to the wrapped club" LOL There are a few of us with our 1st wrap and a few who has had a revision done for reasons known to them and some are posted.
I had my nissan 2 weeks ago.I ate mashed potatoes,soup & Oatmeal for awhile. If you go back to all our posts ,you will read. I am able to eat solids.I only started today though as per my surgeon. He stated eat 5x a day small meals, However ,If i feel a tightness effect, choking etc I should remain on pureed and or soft.when swelling is prevalent around the wrap you do feel a closing effect or tightness.BUT IT IS ONLY TEMPORARILY. You know your body better then any doctor,If this continues please state your distaste to the surgeon.Another 2 comrades here gave me great advice "She said be patient ,it is a very slow recovery" (Thanx Denise & Janice).
Other then that,how are you feeling? Was it a laproscopic nissan? Have you lost weight? We are all here to comfort each other and you can find the greatest upbeat ppl here with the greatest experience.
Good Luck and please read on,
Bea
Posted 5/21/2009 12:38 PM (GMT 0)
other than that i'm feeling ok i think i over did it the past couple of days. and i feel ran down some and yes it was laproscopic. and ya i have lost wieght i can tell by the way thinks are fiting i know when i was in the hospital the morning after the surgery one of the doctors from the surgery team came up and he stated" well you know you will lose wieght and i stated that is fine i need to anyways and he said do you understand me you WILL lose wieght and i said yes i understand". so to me that was a funny moment but

i have been eating aple sauce and yogert and pureed soup and mashed potatos and stuff like that i will hold of on eggs for another week and then try them again to see

this site has given me so much information i love it and thank all of you who responded

melissa
Posted 5/21/2009 12:48 PM (GMT 0)
your more then welcomed Melissa. I want to lose about 10 more pounds. I am looking 4ward to it. Its not coming quick enuff for me LOL. Although I wasnt fat, I am big boned. My dad was 6 ft, I have 5 brothers who range from 6ft 3inches upto 6'5.I am 5'7 and weighed 189. I have since went down to 175.If I could lose the inherited non gel real back breakin breasts, I would lose the majority of my weight. I am happy , I have a goal now.I am determined now tolose weight. It is coming naturally though :) What i wouldnt do to  lighten up my over the boulder shoulder holders!! LOL

Good luck, we r here

b

 

Posted 5/21/2009 8:40 PM (GMT 0)
Ive had my surgery done 3 weeks ago i still feel a little drained. They have me on Zofran for the nausea they did have me on Reglan but that made me have panic attacks, just did not like they way it made me feel. My diet is ensure in the mornning , eggs for lunch, chicken breast for dinner.
Posted 5/21/2009 8:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hi wonder,
Just wondering how much weight you have lost. I a a little drained bu i must admit my quality of life has improved tremendously.
Bea
Posted 5/21/2009 10:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hi beareilly
Let see 10-15. my weight befor the surgery was 140 now im 127 im 5'2 i do not want to loose any more weight. Im very active person today lets see i droped my son off school and put gas in the car that just made me sooo tired i had to lay down. Ive been drinking ensure and a one a day so i can have some nutrients. I tried little veggies but that made me very bloated lol.
Posted 5/22/2009 1:50 AM (GMT 0)
nothing like a little bloatation.LOL I have gas too. I want to lose 10 more pounds.I am feeling guilty eating reg food cuz I dont wana gain anything back. although, i eat very small compared to my "Take human bite alter ego b4 the surgery" Its probably what got me to the Operating room lol

take care

Bea

Posted 5/22/2009 3:06 AM (GMT 0)
Bea,
I lost between 16 and 19 pounds...depending on the day. The way I'm eating now, though, I'm worried I'll gain some back. I'm going to try to get more careful and keep it off.
smilewinkgrin
Denise
Posted 5/22/2009 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
I cant believe how good I look.I wanna look even better. He said I can ride my bike next week. Hopefully with that and the walkng I can do it, maybe the pounds will jusy shed like they have from the surgery.
Bea
Posted 5/22/2009 1:32 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds like a plan. Be happy you can go outside in the pollen. I'm locked inside with the windows closed for the next month at least. Oh well...it is as it is. Taking my nebulizer as I speak.
Enjoy the sunshine!
Denise
Posted 5/22/2009 2:06 PM (GMT 0)
well i think i have lost at least 10 pounds now and well i tried over cooked mac and cheese last light and well it went good as long as i tolk my time
i have a problum of getting too much to eat on my plate and well i just want to eat it all and well i have found out i can not do that anymore.
well one thing that has surprised me is that i'm not craving my diet pepsi i just have not want for it i just hope that keeps up. that would be nice

forgot to ask something is it ok to drink like the slimfast with 10g of protein instead of the insure or the other stuff like it?

Post Edited (mvd12720) : 5/22/2009 8:14:02 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/22/2009 2:50 PM (GMT 0)
mvd12720

Hello and welcome, this is Kitt.  I am sorry I am late in welcoming you.  No good excuses unless you count work and just life getting in my way.

I am so glad you have met our wonderful members and the great support and advice you have received.  Keep on talking with us.

Hugs to you,

Kitt

Posted 5/23/2009 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
Hi mvd,

Slimfast, Carnation Instant Breakfast...any of those things are fine.  Just remember that you can eat anything you can chew to liquid...scrambled eggs would be fine if you like them soft...hard eggs would be more difficult.  I had trouble with noodles early on. 

Good luck with your eating.  I'm 3 months post nissen and have been enjoying anything I want!

heal well!

Denise

Posted 5/23/2009 11:27 PM (GMT 0)
well i tried scrambled eggs again today and i was ok for a couple of bites then they started getting stuck and well today bein day #11 i'm feeling weak from not eating right but i have tried to get enough protein and all the other stuff but it is hard i think just the lack of caleries is doing this to me today. but i have no clue i just feel out of it today
Posted 5/23/2009 11:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mvd,

What is your name? from my fellow gerd nissan sufferers here on this forum I have learned a great deal. THIS IS A SLOW PROCESS. Please be patient and do not be depressed. 3 bites are better then an IV drip. I drink instant breakfast.a quarter cup here and there. some days I am weak,still sore but then sometimes I am strong as an ox and can eat a bit more. I am 16 days post nissan and feel great considering I really lost sleep from nite time gerd. I believe your wrap swells on and off, so this may be your issue. However, if you see and feel that it is constant then please by all means call your surgeon. You know your body well.

take care,

b

 

Posted 5/24/2009 3:38 AM (GMT 0)

Hi mvd,

My surgeon told me that my wrap would become increasingly swollen through day 14, then gradually the swelling would reduce.  He warned me to expect more difficult swallowing during that time.  You've had a major revision on your GI tract, and it will take time to heal.  Even tonight...while i can eat whatever I want, certain things will irritate my wrap and make it feel uncomfortable.  I think it was popcorn.  I'm guessing that I forgot to chew it up enough.  When you get to my stage (3 mo.) you can get a little frisky and forget that you still need to chew.

Relax into the recovery, and accept it as it comes.  That will make your recovery so much easier.

Good luck to you!   Denise

Posted 5/24/2009 3:48 AM (GMT 0)
I have to agree with Bea and Denise's replies. I'm not sure i I have anything else to add to it, but I feel they are both right on the money. Remember go slow and be patient. It does take quite some time to heal properly. One also is you might have to have a dilation after a few months. Not everyone needs it, but a few do.

Take care,
Bill

Post Edited (opnwhl4) : 5/24/2009 7:34:48 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/24/2009 12:26 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Bill,

Good luck today.  We're all with you in spirit.  Just relax and keep that positive attitude of yours.

We're all rooting for you!

Denise

Posted 5/24/2009 2:23 PM (GMT 0)
thank you for all your responses it is great to here from all of you. i started feeling a little better as the night went on me and my husband went out last night and well just talking to everyone was great ( not everyone knows about the surgery so all the talking was not about it) and i felt a little bit normal after that and then i read everyones replies and it helps
thank you
melissa
Posted 5/24/2009 2:24 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all -
Well my vitals are better and my white cell count idown. So they are going to do another ct scan first because I am still having pain in the same area.
Bill
Posted 5/24/2009 2:25 PM (GMT 0)

Melissa,

Patience is now our spouse & Time is our best friend.

Bea

Posted 5/24/2009 2:27 PM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear that, Bill! Good luck with your CT. We'll await the results.
Hang in there!
Denise
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