luckysmomma

I think I remember my knee dr telling me once - for every lb a person loses; it is like 4 lbs of pressure off the knees...

It varies. Everybody is different. Keep up the walking. If it continues, contact your dr to be safe. Hope you feel better.

Follow your nut & dr guidelines...just hang in there. With my dr, on the 3rd week out, I could have an egg, whole wheat toast, & peanut butter...I felt soooo much better then. I know it is hard; it does get easier. Best of luck to you!

Congrats on your weight loss! If you have any doubts, don't do the surgery. Nerves just before is normal, but if you have true doubts about wls - please don't do it. There's no going back. If you have lost 50, you can lose 50 more or whatever your goal is to lose...just take it one meal at a time, one day at a time. You can do it!!! Best of luck to you on whatever you decide.

I am still a sipper! Big drinks still cause me pain. However, I am breaking the rules and using a straw...it helps me get down more fluids, which I still struggle with. Everybody is different. Best of luck to you. I guess, I will never chug a diet coke or bud light again...my new reality...

You can do it! Just hang in there! Mix up whatever you are doing for exercise, mix up your food. It may help give you a boost. Best of luck to you!!

I know how hard it is ...I am only six weeks out myself. It does get easier, just hang in there. Hydration is very important - get your water in each day & work hard at upping the protein each day. Best of luck to you.

I am only about six weeks out now...but I have my 'skinny closet' separate from my regular closet ...yep, I have kept skinny clothes from the past. I periodically go through it & get rid of what I wouldn't wear now...but I've got quite a few clothes in it...my NSV was me having the determination to get a dress out of there this weekend, hang it on the outside so I see it as soon as I wake up....and for the first time in years, I KNOW I will be back in that dress in a year or so ( I hope sooner, but I am realistic!)...yahoo!!!!!!!

...the Walmart brand works for me. I think it is called Spring Valley. It gets easier with time. Best of luck to you.

...Several people have asked several questions of me above...please feel free to message me, and I would be more than happy to answer more about it. I feel I have given quite lengthy and honest answers above & on other similar threads, but I am more than willing to respond in a message if you would like & I especially respond to those who are pre-op always. I will not be silenced about my feeling on wls. People can be as rude and obnoxious as they would like with me...it just strengthens my resolve! This surgery is NOT for everyone. And just because I state that, doesn't mean I didn't think, didn't read, research, attend several support groups, interview those who had wls, participate in therapy, know the risks, know the hair loss dangers, know the consequences, realize the physical changes, realize the mental changes, etc etc etc - ...everybody is different. Everybody's perspective is needed on a forum such as this. Everybody has a right to be here & speak their truth. Last week, I started a thread called Manners Matter - I am untechno, so I don't know how to bring it back up...but in a nut shell I stated - if you read someone's post & you cannot say anything nice or supportive to that person - or the person's thoughts/feelings/questions are so 'anti' to your own that you can respond in a appropriate manner...then, please don't respond to the person, period....I tell my middle schoolers every day ' if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all, period'...I think some 'adults' on here need to hear the same thing! If you are a part of the 98% - great for you. If you are a part of the 2% - like myself - hopefully each day will get better for us. Either side of the coin, ought to be able to express themselves freely & comfortably without being berated or asked asinine questions...or just frankly bombarded with rude comments. From various threads on regret - which I always attempt to reply because I feel true regret - I have noticed it is always the same people who have the same negative response to anyone who regrets or just even questions any aspect of the surgery...so maybe look in the mirror and ask yourself why you always feel compelled to respond...you say you are the 98% & you love your sleeve...then, why respond?? Go on with your happy sleeve to the next thread...Why not allow us 2% people to help others in the 2% without your negativity???? Just a suggestion...

Walk, walk, walk. . .hope you feel better!

My advice - If you are having doubts, don't do wls right now. Keep doing it on your own- sounds like you are on your way to success! You can do it on your own! If you fall down eight times, get up nine! WLS is a total change, inside & out. I had zero doubts about it, had the surgery (everything has gone well for me-knock on wood), but I have regretted my decision every day since....everybody is different though. Do what is best for you. Wish you all the best. Good luck!

That everybody is so happy after WLS and loves their sleeve & everybody has a 'happily ever after' after WLS....definitely NOT!!!

1 1/2 for me...walk, walk, and walk some more...make yourself - it helps with the pain!

I felt 1000 times better ...on my 3rd week out...by my dr/nut's diet guidelines - I was able to eat a scrambled egg & piece of whole wheat toast - it wasn't exactly normal, but I felt so much better.

I had this feeling the first couple of weeks out...then, it lessened. It still happens if I eat or drink too quickly. Walking helps it ease off, or at least it did for me. Hope you feel better!

I am 5 weeks out...I had salad today for first time, very small...I chewed & chewed, but it was like a tight feeling in my chest, similar to the first couple of days after surgery. I think I will wait before I try one again. I like KFC mashed potatoes and Wendy's chili, too. Only fast food I've had since surgery. Trying to avoid it as long as I have no appetite.

...I am a little over a month out from surgery. I joined this site a couple of weeks prior to my surgery. I've seen lots of positive; I've seen lots of negative. I'd be the first one to admit that when typing a text, an email, or a post on a site such as this...miscommunication happens. However, words are very powerful - words need to be chosen carefully especially when you don't even truly know a person..I was slammed a couple of weeks ago about regret...I am still here. I am NOT going anywhere...I am more determined than everto share my story...whether you are in the majority here who love their sleeve, or you are in the minority who regret their sleeve - you are important, your journey is yours, and this should be a place where you should be able to feel comfortable....but I just read a very mean reply to someone's post...it was totally uncalled for...it was simply rude....cold, callous, in my personal opinion. I am MAD! I strongly feel that many on this site need to ask themselves after reading a post...can I say anything supportive to this person? If your answer is no, or you have so much disagreement with the poster's thoughts/questions ... that you just want to beat someone down with your words...don't post a reply to the person, period. I think most would agree we are here for support, to gain knowledge, to gain confidence in our journey, to hear from kindred spirits in this journey...this should be a safe place to ask questions, to express our thoughts, to share stories...so, please, please from the bottom of my heart...I am asking people to remember what I tell middle school kids every day ..."Manners matter! If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all!" ...can I get an Amen???

Yep, especially the first couple of weeks. It gets better...

I know where you are coming from...but just be patient. It gets better. I know every dr/nut guidelines for us are different...but on my 3rd week out (I am currently 5 weeks out) - when I was able to eat ff refried Beans with some ff cheese & ff sr cr and a scrambled egg with whole wheat toast, and then, eat fish my 4th week....I felt 1000% times better about the food. I don't do the shakes. My first 2 weeks was sf Jello and sf pudding - and nothing else til Peanut Butter was okayed by my nut because I couldn't do anything else that I could stand. I am trying to get the Protein in by food now. It is crucial for the muscle and the hair loss...some days I do well, others day, I don't. I am struggling still to drink, but I keep at it. Just keeping trying. Good luck!! It does get easier. Be patient. Just do a little more each day. Best of luck to you. And when the negative people (those who have been 300 or those who haven't been 300) start with their negative crap, don't let it get to you. I've started just ignoring them; I don't even respond to them when they reply on something I've posted or commented on...I don't have time for them! Again, good luck!!!

...I am only a little over a month out, but my first one since surgery was late, heavy, and I only lost 1 lb at Weight Watchers when I did my weekly weigh-in...unfortunately, for we women, I think we will always struggle at that time of the month with the scale, the bloat, etc...surgery or not.

Just give it some time; I wouldn't make myself puke...a walk may help a little. It is hard to eat slow, but very, very important, or you will eat too much & not even realize it....hope you feel better soon!

My bestie had gastric bypass in 99...she has had each surgery separately since 2000-2012...lots of money...lots of pain, but she swears it is worth it...she's had the arms, the thighs, the tummy tuck, the butt lift, the chin area, whole body lift...she is very pleased with the results, but she does have significant scarring...she's pale & doesn't try to tan to hide the scars... I would follow my dr's advice if I were you...best of luck to you! Congrats on your success.

Yes, it is a pill..very small (well, at least, what I buy at Walmart is small) - no need for crushing. I dread when this hits me...I am just over a month out...I, too, have the hair to the butt...

You are NOT alone...I have regretted my decision since that first night in the hospital after surgery. I am so sorry about your situation & your friends' situations. My heart goes out to you all. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers. I just want you to know that anytime anyone posts anything other than.."I love my sleeve!" "This is the best thing ever!"....certain people will post negative comments to you, or even send you negative private messages...do NOT let that bother you. I got slammed with my first post about regretting it in many different directions. I let it bother me a couple of days. Now, I post anytime I see anything about regret. I will NOT be silenced about it. Our journey, our regret is just as significant and valid as someone who loves thier sleeve & loves their wls decision. I just wanted to say I support you & anyone who has any type of regrets...don't feel alone in your regret.