Valentina

Hello, friend. I, too came back to the program --five years come June for me. In my opinion, you've made the most important step. You got you head wrapped around your sleeve again. I also have RA, OA, fibromyalgia, replaced L knee and spinal surgery--all in the last five years. I know of your pain. Is this going to be easy for you? Nope Will it be the same weight loss as when you first had you WLS? Nope Is your sleeve still willing to work with/for you. Mine did, so I will give you a --Yep My advice to start off with is to get reconnected with your bariatric team. If they are not available, find a new team to work with. Make an appointment with the medical representative to get reacquainted , make an appointemt with a registered dietician, make an appointment with a bariatric friendly therapist, make an appointment with a gym, a pool or a walking path. I guess what I'm trying to say is to try and lay out a blue print for success. Get all of your appointments lined up and then bowl them over with your wiliness to get back on track. I will tell you now, that the weight loss will not be as rapid, but the weight will come off. The hardest part is already done---you got you head "wrapped" and your heart engaged. I've had to increase my pain meds to get my exercising in, but that won't be forever. I wish you nothing but sunshine and rainbows, my friend. Just be ready for the rainy days and tsunamis. Keep posting. Any questions you have I am hopeful that someone on this site will have the answer for you. I'm sure someone will have an opinion-- Just keep in mind that your sleeve and your weight loss will be different with such a time warp. But---just as rewarding. Prayers going up for you.

psst, I hear KF's loaded. He made his wealth dealing in the inside kangaroo market .. --Private jet with a built in pouch and everything! But don't tell anyone. We wouldn't want the Australian IRS to get on his "tail". Mums the word, OK?

There are many on this site who can give you better advice on your post than I. I just want you to know that I read your post. I am listening. Sometimes, I hope it helps to know that there's someone "out there" who is willing to just listening. I know you will find a way over this "bump in the road" on you WLS journey. I realize that it's a huge bump, but with enough support and determination I am confident that you will succeed. Best wishes and prayers going up for you, my friend.

while your getting your stuff, take the other cat. It's the right thing to do===keep them together.

Maybe....

Maybe a trip to Australia--paid in full by KF. Great idea! Glad I thought of it.

There are folks on this site who are older than us who have been very successful with WLS. I just got sidetracked for awhile. But, here I am back on track. Keep me posted on how you're doing. I really do care. Prayers going up for all of us "seniors".

Sometimes the journey takes many twists and turns. At our age, what's the rush?. We deserve a leisurely path.

Just from following this thread and your comments as it goes along, I feel that , "You got this". You're already working it through and are heading for "the light"---the solution--or the ease of the situation--for YOU. Keep working it, my friend. You're almost there! Prayers going up.

My new screen saver. Thank you, Dub I needed that.

Thank you.

FYI: I was told last week by my bariatric surgeon that the program directors of my team are going to start limiting the use of PPIs due to the link of prolonged use and kidney stones. Just something else to think about, right? I just wanted to pass that on to you. As you know, kidney stones are nasty and extremely painful. Wishing you nothing but the best. Prayers going up...

I know. I wish to God every day that I didn't, but I know. My S.O. committed suicide the morning of my surgery. He was adamant about me not have WLS. I strongly believe that now is the time that you make NO major, life changing decisions . Let your relationship rest. If it's meant to be, it will work out. Give both of you time to adjust. . Your surgery is done. It can not be reversed. I believe that for now you have to work on "you". ​ Try to get into counseling---for you, for her, then for the two of you. I wouldn't wish what you're feeling on man nor beast. It's stuff that nightmares are of. I know... Many prayers from many people sending prayers up for you, my friend.

I found keeping my hands busy helps. I took up crocheting. One night I finished a whole baby afghan for one of my daughter's friends. __kept my hands busy, my mouth shut and made a lovely gift . I also tried romance novels-----too stressful! Do you have a therapist? If not, I think getting one would be a huge benefit for you. Keep posting. That, too will help. Prayers going up...​

My friend, I would be concerned about adding a weight suppressant right now. Didn't you just recently start another new med? I think I would ask if THAT med might be revving up your appetite. It's weird how meds reactive so differently within individuals. Until you can find out about the med and its possibilities pertaining to you new appetite, I wouldn't be adding anything new. I'll always side on "changing the existing recipe" before "adding another ingredient". Decisions, decisions. Why do we always have to be making them? Prayers going up for you---and me.

I, for one expected nothing less. Ha! I guess there wouldn't be anything "less" (clothing-wise) would there??? FYI: I think I have you beat in the flap department. I can actually hear my waddle hitting the side of my head on a windy day. I'm going into hiding come Thanksgiving. (Novemember, Mate).

Or men! My ex sued me twice for spousal support. --aahh, the good ol' days. BUT, remember my "plan A"? Worked like a charm...

Isn't it good just to stop, and laugh---just for a moment or two?

I FOUND IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (feel free to sing along)... "'Swing, low, Sweet Vajaja. Com'n forth to be slapping my knees"

So sorry for your needing to vent. So glad that you knew you could come here and do so. Take a deep breath. Prayers going up for you. PS: I am soooo thankful to be retired

I'm 5yrs out come June and no, I do not feel hunger. If I'm going out of the house, I set my cellphone to alarm me when it is time to eat something otherwise I just don't. Oh, I know when I see something that I know would taste good, I want it, but that's "head hunger". When you learn to listen to your body, you'll be pleasantly surprised all of the "cool" stuff it will teach you. Good luck and have a joyful journey.

See? I told you that the "Kotex application" is a critical part of your experiment. I hope it's alright to use the word, "Kotex" since you've already Googled it--sweet lad....

@ISG: I couldn't agree more. If one isn't completely honest at their evaluation than isn't the evaluation invalid? It easy to give the "desired" answers if you know what they are before hand. I hope we can just rely on evaluator knowing what's going on and will see "beyond" the rapid answers to "standard" questions and have a "Plan B". I feel a bit better after 2goldengirl's response. I just fear that some of the computer savvy generation will be the "what did I do this WLS for?" post ops we hear from way too often. I hope not, but fear so. Maybe I'm get old and cynical. Prayers going up for all generations.