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I think I am of the camp where if I tell myself I can never have it then I will crave it and obsess about it....so when the urge hits I have it....also I have personally found I feel better with a few carbs on board....not a high or anything, just more energy and stamina....more desire to move. So maybe it's a sugar high, maybe it's just my body using the quick energy before the protein kicks in.....but that is my goal. I was always hoping to be able to eat in moderation and the little bit of anything I want without going hog wild. Right now(7 weeks out) that is where I am....my goal is to stay there and to have as close to a "normal" relationship with food as possible.....

My doc cleared me to all activity as tolerated at two week appointment. i went to Cedar Point at 4 weeks....I only rode one, but that was more of a line issue than anything.....

that food bible and bible thumping is my biggest fear....I do follow my doc/nuts guidelines, but I also use my common sense. I was very tired and lethargic the first few weeks....this past week or so I have increased my carbs a bit and my losses have been steady and I feel better....I'm not going hog wild, but a slice of bread a day or a few crackers hasn't hurt me any.....I am not advocating that for anyone but me...it's my body and I am taking my own risks....but each of us is individual...the docs/nuts have to go by the rule not the exceptions. And I know I am an exception...I always am.

I have had an open partial hyst followed by a lap gall bladder, and ovary removal...so three surgeries. I was afraid I would have to have it open too...no problem. I also have RA. Have had it for three years. The weeks ahead of surgery were rough as my RA meds had to be stopped, but after surgery my body was busy working on the surgery site and left my joints alone. Now that I am about 7 weeks out my RA has reared it's ugly head again. Working on getting my meds back on track...but this summer wasn't good for my meds(I had shingles before surgery as well....basically off and on my meds all summer long). I won't say the loss so far has cured my RA, but I do know that I feel better with it....my joints still hurt but it is better...

It was devastating....I was in tears in his office and after I left. I kind of knew it was coming, but I hated to see it happen. It's been about a year and a half now, and I know it was the right choice....but it still hits me hard lots of days...esp when my income could come in handy. Still waiting on approval of my disability.....

Savella messed with my BP too, but my doc just upped my BP meds......I was at a point where I could not work at all without it. Shortly after he had me file for disability and beating the fatigue was no longer an important point for him.

No advice, none of the same problems, but I want you to know I am thinking of you and you are in my prayers.....

Not sure....I hope it works for you tho.....

I've not heard of that one.....I hope it helps. I know my Rheumatologist suggested Savella for me for the fatigue.....I hope it helps!!!

My problem was on the days after my really bad meds(think chemo) for my RA. This week was my first shots since my surgery, and my hubby brought me home my typical post shot comfort foods(Coke and pretzels...pretty much the only things I could keep down after the shots before). Still couldn't have them, but I managed to get through without eating or drinking much......feeling more like me today and eating and drinking again....I'm just guessing I will have these two days every week where my intake is drastically diminished......

well, the move is mostly over....Hubby is cleaning out the old house and I am catching up on laundry I thought I had all done before we moved. Had a rough week this week as I went back on my Cimzia and Methotrexate this week and it took me down for two whole days. I finally got a chance to catch up on reading the posts and am thinking of you all......

Hi...I am in my fourth week out, and am just exhausted. I felt great all last week, and weekend, but the past three days I just feel like a truck hit me. I can do a little bit, then I am just wiped out. Sometimes even showering is too much. I know I am probably trying to do too much again, but I am not a sitter. We moved last weekend, and I helped finish the packing. I took it easier on Monday and Tuesday, then did my shots for my RA which can always give me this blah feeling. I guess I was just hoping to have more energy after my surgery than I did before, and I did that third week........Help?

Just had them checked today by my hematologist....I should hear from her soon.

So I'm afraid it may have hit.....the book my dr gave me said that mood swings happen....I have spent the last 24 hours crying at the drop of a hat and just basically being a "baby". I am not a crier.....I don't cry over ANYTHING. yet, I can't stop!!!! any suggestions? I feel like I'm going crazy!!!!

I'm only 17 days......and am better now that my hubby came home from work, but he can't do that every day!!!!!

I was sleeved on the 20th, and I have already moved down from a tight 26 at the start of this process to a solid 22 at the time of surgery to a perfect 18!!!! I have only lost about 30 lbs, but I am assuming I have lost inches at this point. If I weren't in the middle of a move I would take my measurements, but my tape measure is in a box somewhere!!!!

I haven't had those, but I have a friend who has a friend whose dr said it was from losing weight so fast. Something about a change in the center of gravity? I hope it resolves for you as back pain is the worst.......Hang in there!!!

Really having a hard time of it right now. Yesterday I went to see my parents who have been sick since the weekend before my surgery. I had my two weeks and one day ago. Since beginning my journey in February I have already gone down 5 pants sizes (from barely squeezing into my 26's to easily zipping and having room in my 18's now). I have lost 30+ lbs--15 of which were in the last two weeks. I am barely getting in 400 calories a day and choking down my Protein drinks......and my mom asked "are you sure this is going to work?" Mind you this is the woman who has been after me to have this surgery for the past 10 years. Now that I have actually done it and can't go back she is like "are you sure you aren't eating too much?" "are you sure this is going to work"........ I went from feeling great about myself and my progress, to feeling like a complete and total failure once again. I can't avoid her as she and my dad are very sick and need us three kids to step up and care for them. It has been bad enough that I can't be there to help her in and out of bed since I have had surgery and can't lift more than 5 lbs. I guess I am just looking for someone to reassure me that Yes this does work. That yes, if I follow my dr's rules and move more and eat less I will lose weight. That my mom is just being her usual critical self and it isn't about this surgery--that the surgery is just the most recent thing for her to pick about. You would think that by the time I am nearly 45 I would be over her nit-picking......but I"m not..........

I already battle fatigue with my RA, so I am hyper aware when it rears it's ugly head. I moved up my mushy stage to exactly two weeks rather than waiting on my dr appt tomorrow and the past two days I have managed 650 and 830 calories. So I do believe I will be able to get the calories and Protein in once my sleeve stops being swollen and angry! I am also working with a therapist to help me work through these negative self-talk issues that take the form of my mom's voice. I don't want to turn around after this and have the same battle in two years because I couldn't learn to let go of her negativity in my life...... thank you all for the kind words and support......and even the "lipstick" smile !!! I tend to tell the truth the same way!!!

Thanks...I already am moving more than I was before surgery.....I am keeping track of the little successes....like the first week home I walked three of the 7 days. This week I have managed to walk 6 of them, AND have spent two days in a row doing laundry all day AND have packed two rooms for our move. ALL of which was more than I could even begin to do the week before surgery. Today, even tho I didn't get a chance to walk, I did spend about 40 minutes playing with my weights here at home--both my upper body and lower body. Before my RA dx, I was very active....exercise has never been my enemy till the past few years. However, my weight has been a problem all my life......I am just happy to be able to move more than I have for the past few years. Just trying to get past my mom's comments AGAIN.

My two week appt is tomorrow....hoping for good luck....thinking it should be around 10lbs....congrats on your 20!!!!

I'm there too...I was sleeved on the 20th, and have lost about a pound a day since till the past two days. I think what we are experiencing is the dreaded third week stall. I personally think it has to do with our bodies having to catch up with the changes going on. About now I know I have increased my intake from about 150 calories a day to about 4-500......not nearly enough to make me gain, but probably enough for my body to need to figure out what's going on. From what I have read and heard from friends who have gone through this, this is perfectly normal, and we will begin to lose again. Just keep on keeping on and do what we're supposed to and things will work themselves out in the end. I personally plan on packing my scale today since we are moving and not weighing again till Monday after the move is over. Good luck on the stall guys!!!!

I'm there too...I was sleeved on the 20th, and have lost about a pound a day since till the past two days. I think what we are experiencing is the dreaded third week stall. I personally think it has to do with our bodies having to catch up with the changes going on. About now I know I have increased my intake from about 150 calories a day to about 4-500......not nearly enough to make me gain, but probably enough for my body to need to figure out what's going on. From what I have read and heard from friends who have gone through this, this is perfectly normal, and we will begin to lose again. Just keep on keeping on and do what we're supposed to and things will work themselves out in the end. I personally plan on packing my scale today since we are moving and not weighing again till Monday after the move is over. Good luck on the stall guys!!!!

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Kennedy....I'm there with you with the RA.....Exercise is a real challenge. I have just decided that my goal exercise wise is to do something each day more than I did before my surgery. Before my surgery, just getting out of bed some days was more than I could manage. The first week or so after surgery my goal was to walk around my yard. I managed it 3 out of 5 days. I'm on to week three and my goal this week was to be out walking with my dogs and either my husband or son every day. I don't make it far....usually just the block....but that is more than I was able to do before surgery. Try setting for yourself small manageable goals and give yourself permission to not hit the goal line every day. If you are too tired the day after doing it....go for every other day, ore every third day.....baby steps.....That's what I'm doing...... Good luck on your journey!!