TwinsMama

Mine is noticeable and next to my belly button. Over time my scars tend to brighten up and become almost invisible. I think it depends on how your body normally heals its scars.

I loved caramel pre-op. However, post-op, does the caramel add a lot of sugar to your daily dietary intake? I haven't tried it for fear the caramel will make me sick.

I've only done coffee once post-op and it made me really thirsty (blame it on not enough Water that soon post-op). But I only do decafe (even pre-op)... I love Starbucks Blonde and Mediums in decafe. If you like stronger you can go for the Dark in decafe. For some reason the decafes at Dunkin only taste good at Dunkin, the ones you buy in the store don't taste as good. As an FYI, I've found when buying Starbucks, it is better to go to the actual shop and then have them grind a fresh bag (or half bag) for you. When I buy at a grocery store they don't taste as rich. One word of advice, beware of the flavored decafes. Lots of them have added sugar to make the flavor. Check those labels.

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I was told to consider pasta and bread done for life. Although I know I can eat bread (I've mistakenly had 2 things that were breaded) and not dump. I do feel sick/stuffed/lethargic afterward. Also, they expand and take up valuable real estate in our small tummies. I loved breads and pastas pre-op, but post-op I don't even desire them. I soooo hope this continues.

Ditto this. My hubby is our chef but if I do cook sometimes, the family eats the same meal, I just don't add the rice, bread, Pasta to my plate. The kids eat what's served or go hungry (sometimes it is a battle of wills). My kids are at healthy weights (something hubby and I vowed to ensure). My kids are allergic to seafood (hubby and I's fave food group), so those are the ONLY nights we don't eat the same meal. I in no way, want to spend our nights making 4 different meals on top of homework, little league practice, etc. My Mom did it this way when we were growing up so it just stuck. I don't eat chicken, growing up that was our protein at least 4 out of 7 nights. I learned to love fruits and veggies and get protein from other sources she didn't have to cook. There is a way to be all on the same plan. Make meals that are protein, veggie, fruit, and grain. That way, at each meal everyone can have something. This has worked for us, hope it works for others.

If the pain persists, call yourDr just to be sure. However, it could be a combo of gas pains or some type of pulled muscle. What you describe is not uncommon at all.

Don't get frustrated. I was in a stall from 2-10 weeks post-op. The scale finally moved again this week. I have the opposite problem...I dropped 3 sizes but now I'm inbetween 2 sizes (and have been for about a week or so). Today I have on baggy pants that I had to use a belt (to camoflauge how baggy they are) and roll and tuck the waist. Let's just say...not at all sexy if my shirt flies up. Which of course will happen because I ride public transit to work and if I really don't want something to happen, it will. I just gave 3 large trashbags of clothes to my family and donation. I have another bag I packed up 2 nights ago. All my clothes I just wanted to lose into are now too big. I thought I would enjoy this part, but not so much when it means you have to spend even MORE money just to look presentable. But, again, I'm in an inbetween size so I can't even go grab a few cheap things until I lose more inches/weight. I've decided I will continue to roll and tuck what clothes I do have left and make the most of it. I'm really looking forward to cooler days so I can at least hide under a jacket. Here's to hoping we both lose into the next size or 2 down.

Congrats!! She probably figured you couldn't really talk. Or, she figured you were in shock (which is why she repeated it). So happy for you!!

6 weeks is not too early. I stalled from 2-10 weeks. It sucked! However I also lost inches. I think your body is trying to catch up with your great weight loss. Give it time and I think the scale will move again. You're doing fabulous!!

Okay so I looked at the derma roller. How often do you use that? I am not good with pain so I know that's not an option for me.

Globe, your outfit sounds gorgeous! Okay that's a goal to work toward. My only "clothes" goal (other than fitting in my prom dress again...and it's back in style so I really want to wear it) is to buy an entire outfit out of one of our fancy boutiques downtown. I haven't thought about it to the level of detail you have. Please post a pic once you have that outfit on. You'll end up beating the men off with a stick!!

This is why despite the "hoops" Kaiser puts us through, I really value their 6 month plan. Even though I was ready by the time I entered the program, I can't fathom not having those 6 months that turned into a year of prep time. There is so much that goes into having this surgery and the hardest part is post-op for the rest of your life. To not have had time to prepare for the mental gymnastics of post-op, pre-op, I would be lost. I understand your point, but you can make the choice to not go this alone. You can meet with a Nut, attend a few support groups (usually free at any hospital that does bariatric surgery), and even look up eating plans to help prepare for surgery. These could have been done once you determined surgery was for you. All in all, I guess I'm a bit stumped as to why you didn't do more research/work prior to this point. Maybe you did, but it seems like perhaps you didn't consider making any pre-op changes after the decision was made. Cm, I'm not coming down on you, I just hope you realize the seriousness of this surgery. I was one of the few with complications and even with all my research and talking to other post-ops, nothing can prepare you for the journey you'll be going through...even under the best circumstances.

I'm a giver in bed. I do all kinds of fun things and I've always been very flexible. However...now since losing tons of inches and weight, I have even more energy and am even more flexible. No complaints of course from the hubby. Plus, now that my stamina has increased, we can go more rounds than before. That poor man is literally sleepy all day now since I won't let him get any sleep!

Here's my story. I've never typed the whole thing out just pieces of it... 3 years ago I considered surgery with my friend who had RnY. I was always good at losing weight just could not keep it off. Plus my PCP was reluctant because she said I was still childbearing age and healthy (no comorbidities). So I went along with her and tried lots of medically supervised diets. 2 years ago, I was at work and got the call that my M-I-L dropped dead. This was a healthy woman who just dropped dead. When my husband's family asked why, the Dr literally dismissed them and said well she was overweight (50 lbs), that's what we're writing down, but if you really want to know, you can pay for an autopsy. In shock, we just couldn't do the autopsy. That crushed all of us because she was the nicest woman you could ever meet. I loved her like she were my own mother. I looked at her husband of 44 years and her grown sons and thought...there is no way I will do this to my kids. If I drop dead, they won't be able to cop to weight...they'll HAVE to figure out why I died. So last year I made my mind up and told my PCP I wasn't going to try any more of her "diets". I was going to do this, with or without her. She wrote the referral that visit. You see, I've never had low self-esteem about my weight, always had a great sex life (never ashamed of my body naked), have lots of friends, and even at 375 lbs (my heaviest) men would ask me out constantly. I found that no matter my size if I was comfortable with myself, life was fine. But the thought of dropping dead and leaving my family with no answer, was NOT an option. So I did this to get healthy not skinny not self-esteem. I've never had any health problems (other than slight anemia) and literally love my life and lifestyle. However, if me not eating cake, or Cookies (my fave sugar treat) means my kids get an answer when I die, it is so worth it to me.

I am too scared with all my vomiting to try sugar. However, I dump every time I try to eat crab...my former fave food. The first time I literally laid on the floor of the bathroom after I vomitted. I told my husband I was dying and he was scared to death. The second time I tried crab (few weeks later) same thing happened. This time at work...I made it to the bathroom to vomit but then had to sit in the bathroom (gross) and wait for it to pass. I won't be trying crab again for a very very long time.

This so much! Once you've decided this is the right thing for you, sure you'll have your doubts, but you will also power through all the hurdles. Cmcrider, have you talked to anyone (psychologist, nutritionist, etc)? My Dr would not allow rescheduling more than once unless there was an extreme emergency. What does your Dr think about you rescheduling so much? Also, this journey (at least for me) has been 80% mental and only 20% physical. If you are mentally stuck, it might be worth it to talk to a counselor to figure out why you're letting external factors sabotage your progress with this surgery.

You are doing great, congrats on your success!!

My approach was similiar to aroundhky. I told the relevant people and others who asked that I was having surgery. I never once phrased it like it was up for discussion or input. I was more than ready by the time I started the process so I guess my demeanor pretty much gave the impression that I didn't want to hear anything from nay-sayers. It's human to want support. However, it is also human to have a willingness to survive. If your potential for survival would be increased by having this surgery, I sure wouldn't let anyone stop me from having it. Many people assume this is a cop-out. However, the people I've met in my support group and on this board are some of the most health conscious people I've ever seen. This is the harder path for sure. Do what's best for you and your family and ignore all the static noise from those who could never understand.

Welcome and best wishes to you!

Also, see if you tried anything new that you haven't eaten post-op. I found that many foods that were my healthy go-tos I can no longer tolerate post-op.

This was me until marriage. I love nature sounds but the first night hubby woke up thinking something was attacking him. Needless to say, that was the day the sleep music died. It did make for a good chuckle though.

I see you have your mind on skinny dipping! You do know you can do that now and then do it again later and see which one you enjoy more!!

I was stalled from week 2 to about week 10. I am now 11 weeks and finally the scale moved another 10 lbs. I did lose inches so I decided I'd be okay with whatever my body did. My suggestions: eat/drink at least 80-90 g protein daily, try to work your water up to at least 64 oz. avoid carby foods/drinks. I know it is tough but trust that your body is doing what it's supposed to. Good luck to you guys!

Right now I'm a size 18/20 and wear skinny jeans...with a fitted top at that. I am an hourglass shape with a very short torso so I think it works. In the pic below I have them on and I got lots of compliments at an event. Plus the hubby kept grabbing my butt so I think this was a winner.