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Looking for local mi support

I am 6 months post-op just wondering if anyone else has seen changes in their periods? I'm on the pill, and my period was always pretty heavy...now its pretty non existent

You will be fine pain wise within 1-2 weeks.but very tired for the first month month and half. That was my experience anyway. Main thing is get your protein in,vitamins...stay hydrated!

Surgery 10/23/12 down 76 pounds!! [ATTACH]9877[/ATTACH]

Sleeved 10/23- down 76 lbs!!

Surgery is set for tomorrow....I never thought it would come so quickly 6 months ago! Im really nervous,& keep questioning my decision, which im sure is normal! Prayers would be greatly appreciated

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no carbination also bc it can cause ulcers and stretch your new sleeve....so not worth it!

I usually get soup or a chicken salad. Ask for a to go box right away,& only put on your plate what u think u should. I was sleeved 10-23-12,& its still hard for me around big groups. I feel awkward!

Im so Sry to hear about losing your mom,& she wasnt that old ! But glad to hear it changed your life in a positive way! Great job on losing 80 lbs! You look fab!

Hi! My name is Melissa and I was sleeved on October 23,2012. I am 32 years old, & i felt like I was in a 55 yr olds body...I have a wonderful husband of 10 yrs and 3 beautiful children....But why was I so depressed & unhappy?? I had accepted that I was overweight & thats how it was going to be...i was 150 throughout highschool & at the time I always thought i was fat, and needed to lose weight. Looking back id love to be that weight again! Before surg I remember just fantasizing about what life would be like to look and feel good again.I cannot remember the last time i got a second look in public! I was feeling like an old shoe. Going out was not fun,shopping, dancing, nothing was fun. The simplest things like taking my kids to the beach were depressing and embarrasing,.and i took all the joy and fun out of their experience bc of how unhappy I was with myself! You get the gist? So in April of 2012 i decided to look into wls. My initial choice was lapband, but after reading ppls stories on this forum and my drs advice,.i chose to have the sleeve. My beginning weight 2 months ago was 272,Im now 218!! So over 50lbs lost! I am very happy with my decision to have wls & would do it all over again! Was it a long process? YES! Was i in pain after surg? Yes! But those things are minimal compared to the happiness, health and self-confidence i now have. If you are undecided about your decision feel free to contact me. Id love to help & support you on your exciting journey! [ATTACH]7707[/ATTACH]

Sip as much as you can...Popcicles,.jello,.soup,.water,protein drinks..i dont think you will overdue it.

I agree,.no sugar! Stay eating healthy,you may start gaining again. Talk to.a nut.

My mil had iron def...she had poor vision, very tired, dizziness...def something worth checking out!

Surg was Oct 23,2012 ... Starting weight:272 Current weight: 226 [ATTACH]7303[/ATTACH]

Just recently started jogging. I was walking when I could. But have really tried to stick to drs orders

Yea! CLARE

Are you in Mich??

ugh im so sry!

Way to much sugar, any protein drink should be under 7 grams per serving. Your sabatoging yourself!

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I felt the same way! Very sore, tired, nauses..but every day was better for sure. Id say by week 3 you should feel really good. Although i had a drain, & some ppl didnt. Just keep moving and sipping water all day. Stick to drs orders!! You will feel better soon;)

Why is your husband so against the surgery? Does he not think you need wls? I was 272 and sleeved 10/23/12 & down to 236! Loving my sleeve