REALLY FED UP!! Ladies xxxxxx

Hello everyone,

well Ive been on the pre op(low carb one) for 2 weeks now(still got another 2 weeks to go),and so far Ive only lost 6 pounds,and I think Ive done quite well following it.
And now its got me thinking,surely I really should have lost more weight than this,if my body wont lose the weight on this starvation diet(lol)will my bypass get the weight off!!as I got to lose 10 stones!!!
Im so fed up,Its time of the month(in pain,crying)
anxious about op.
But to top it all off,I was advised by salford to get a mirena coil fitted 3 weeks ago,as they said Id be really poorly after the op,as I get anemic easy.
Ive been in tears the past few days and I knw its down to this being fitted,but I hadnt a choice but to get it done.
any ladies want to offer a shoulder to cry on ?and offer any advice.:cry:

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Hugs to you. I cannot offer any advice as I am pre op but I feel for you. Keep going - the pre - op diet is to shrink your liver so keep that to the forefront and keep going.

tranquil

thanks tranquil,

xxx

Keep your chin up x

tranquil

Its not starvation though you are still eating enough for your body to do its stuff. Just not enough to lay down more fat so the stores are used up. The diet isnt about lossing weight, although you will loose some its about using the glycogen stores in the liver to make it smaller and lighter. Loosing 6lbs is fabulous. Ive been on the diet for 4 weeks and have 2 to go so do know how you feel. Stop being so down on yourself lovely x

Hope you can work through everything and persevere... you have much to look forward to post op... just keep a positive focus and keep going... you are doing better than you think... it's hard to see it when you feel low... I've had the same coil before... shout for some medical advice if in doubt of everything... but relax, you are preparing for an op and it's an important time. A 6lb weight loss is good, but this prep period is for shrinking the liver, so keep going...
Very best wishes to you and take good care xxx

hi zns,

thanks for message,
I know the diet is more for shrinking liver,and Im being silly.
Its just Im a bit gutted as plenty of people on this forum have lost lots of weight,and its just me thinking surely I should have lost more.
what the signs you know liver has shrunk? do you know or is that a thick question..lol

xxx

hi em, sorry ur feeling a bit naff huni, dont worry about the pre op diet, as has alreadybeen said, its nt about losing weight, its so that your liver shrinks a bit and they can get to your stomach easier to do the op. it isnt about losing weight at the moment. as for the mirena, have u been ok on it up to now, and is it just the time of the month thats making u down. or have u been like this the whole time. i know sometimes it can tke a while to settle in and your body to adjust to it. you havent got long to go now huni, and your doing really well. am sending u loads of hugs xxxx

hi bev,

thanks for message,
your always there for everyone!
Im being silly really,but this coil is not doing my mind any good at the minute.
Its bad timing to have it fitted,but I followed orders.
Ive been getting leg pain with it too,as well as terrible mood swings and crying.

best wishes xxxx

dawny said:

hi em, sorry ur feeling a bit naff huni, dont worry about the pre op diet, as has alreadybeen said, its nt about losing weight, its so that your liver shrinks a bit and they can get to your stomach easier to do the op. it isnt about losing weight at the moment. as for the mirena, have u been ok on it up to now, and is it just the time of the month thats making u down. or have u been like this the whole time. i know sometimes it can tke a while to settle in and your body to adjust to it. you havent got long to go now huni, and your doing really well. am sending u loads of hugs xxxx

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hi dawn,

I know its this coil for the way Im feeling,hopefully it will settle soon,as I have to keep it in or I will be ill after op.

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Awww Love.... you are low... it may be hormonal or anything... make sure you get to see your doc and get checked out, you are pending an op so relax and keep in touch. The coil can take ages to settle and be painful too... I found that, but rest and take things steady. If I can do anything, like everyone on here, just say and hold onto us... you have done well to lose 6lbs... but it's not about the weightloss... it's to help the surgery... do take care and keep in touch!
Loads of love and hugs coming to you... xxx

Dont worry I have felt exactly the same. I cant tell how much I have lost as my scales have gone tits up so Im constantly worrying about having not lost enough or about not shrinking my liver. I dont really think you can tell to be honest. I do seem to have got a bit smaller around the area the liver sits though.
All these emotions and stresses arent easy to deal with. Perhaps avoid weighing yourself so you dont know what your weight is doing? Maybe it will help? It might not but worth a try. Im just going to wait until admission to see what I weigh then! xx

hi there
Dont stress about the coil. I had the same one fitted a few years ago and got myself in a right state before i went. It was nothing and believe me I am a right baby. I have had a much better time of things since having it fitted and dont regret it so give things a go and see how you are. You can have it out in about 30 seconds if you dont like it or if it doesnt do the job.
Keep your chin up - its just pre-op nerves
best wishes
jO XX

hi jo,

Ive had my in 3 weeks and Im starting to know its in!
moods,tears and thigh pain,but I have to keep in due to being anemic,how long did it take for yours to settle down?

thanks xx

Aw you poor thing I really feel for you, I start the pre-op soon and Im dreading it! I had the Mirena coil fitted about 5 yrs ago due to being anemic and after it being fitted I have been great! I hardly have a TOTM any more.....its brill
I wouldnt worry about the weightloss either as we are all so different we cant really compare (although I know we all do!) lol. Maybe the next 2 weeks you will loose loads more, but if not you know soon after you will be loosing for sure after your op Chin up hun, it will soon be time Mr Ammori can work his magic on you x

hi em, how about trying to live with it for now, and giving yourself until you get onto solids after having your op. thats about anothr 2 months, sometimes by then some if not all these horrible symptoms might have gone, but if they havent, at least then youll be eating better, so might not get anaemic as quick, so can ask them about removing it. i know it dosnt help for now, but at least youve got a timescale to work with. dont forget u will be feeling a bit naff cos your on your pre op diet, and that wont do u any favours will it, plus totm will not be helping either. your on the home straight now huni, not long to go, its days now, not weeks. and you know that we are always here for you. your doing really well, well done. hugs n snugs xx

Did my message send Em? My PM box went weird lol x

hi dawn,

yes I will give it time to settle,I know Im being silly now,Ive never had stress like this at the minute.
But everyone here is wonderful and Im so grateful to you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Thanks for your message Em.. it sounds like a great idea to sit and have a hot chocolate options drink and relax... there is a lot going on for you including the operation nearing, it's normal to feel anxious... but please get that pain checked out and let us know how you are... rest and relax and try and get some sleep it will do you good... hope you will feel much better in the morning... nite nite love, Good night and God Bless xxx

thats what this place is all about em, supporting each other when we need it most, and celebrating with each other when we can, i know its horrible at the moment, i had a mirena coil fitted a few years ago, as a la st ditch attempt to avoid a hysterectomy, i had it in for 3weeks, and bled from day 1 to the day it actually fell out, my body rejected it, which is what all the bleeding was about, so i do know how yukky it can be with them. fingers crossed things settle down and it works out for you huni. hugs x