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My constipation was really bad for awhile. REALLY REALLY bad. But I have drastically increase my Water and it has helped tremendously. Fiber, prunes, MOM nothing else worked for me but water has truly made a difference.

I had my gallbladder removed before surgery.

Hi everyone. I am 7.5 months out and doing amazing. I am down 98 pounds since surgery. I am blessed to say that things have gone perfectly….. until now. In the last two weeks I have been having pains in my upper stomach region, mostly at night. It is centered right where my rib cages meet at the top. It even hurts when I physically touch it. It tends to happen with dinner which is my biggest (still small) meal of the day. Has anyone else experienced this? I go to see my nutritionist on Friday but I am hoping to get a bit more insight between now and then. Thanks in advance

Thanks everyone for responding. I went to try on dresses and picked an amazing one!! The first time I tried it on a 14 didn't zip all the way. The next time I went, two weeks later, the 14 zipped all the way and fit perfect. After talking with the head seamstress about my WLS she suggested that I buy a 10. That made me crazy nervous because in my mind I was thinking there is no way a 10 will ever fit me never the less in 3 months. So I bought a 12 and figured they could size it down. I went back this past weekend (3 weeks later) to pick it up and the 12 fit tight but zipped all the way. I am two months from my wedding. I go back for alterations in a month. It is crazy that the 10 might end up working…. I will post pictures after the wedding. What a crazy journey this has been. Never in a million years would I have though I would be buying a size 12 wedding dress and sizing down. I love my sleeve

Thanks everyone for responding. I went to try on dresses and picked an amazing one!! The first time I tried it on a 14 didn't zip all the way. The next time I went, two weeks later, the 14 zipped all the way and fit perfect. After talking with the head seamstress about my WLS she suggested that I buy a 10. That made me crazy nervous because in my mind I was thinking there is no way a 10 will ever fit me never the less in 3 months. So I bought a 12 and figured they could size it down. I went back this past weekend (3 weeks later) to pick it up and the 12 fit tight but zipped all the way. I am two months from my wedding. I go back for alterations in a month. It is crazy that the 10 might end up working…. I will post pictures after the wedding. What a crazy journey this has been. Never in a million years would I have though I would be buying a size 12 wedding dress and sizing down. I love my sleeve

Thank you everyone for your responses. This is so helpful. I am size 16 misses currently. It makes me so nervous to spend so much money on something that doesn't fit me right now. Thanks again

Hi everyone. I am currently 16 weeks post surgery and I am currently down 63 pounds since my pre-op diet. I am getting married in November and I am planning to buy my dress in August. I know that I will have to buy off the rack instead of ordering it since it is such short notice but I have no idea what size to buy. Right now I am in a 16. I think I will be a 14 by August with no problems at all. Does anyone have suggestions?

you look great!

My surgery was scheduled and then less than a week left to be four days earlier. I only ended up doing the pre op diet for one and half weeks. I got really nervous about it but my surgeon reassured me it would be fine. Especially if I was sticking to it and not cheating. 5 days post op now and I am thankful that I didn't have to do the entire time!

It took me 2 full days of torture and a 3rd day of rough until it felt normal on the 4th day. It does get easier. Remind yourself of why you are doing it. Don't give in!!

Well I made it! Everyday I feel little bit better but if I am being totally honest, only a LITTLE bit. I came home from the hospital today. I still have gas pains and a crick in my neck. I really feel if those stopped hurting so much I would be tons better. I can't believe I am on this side now. It's crazy!

My surgery is tomorrow also. The cravings aren't as bad for me as the the desire for something besides a sweet Protein shake. WE HAVE MADE IT!!

Good Luck tomorrow LalaLori. I am also having surgery tomorrow. These nerves are crazy!! I never discussed a goal with my surgeon either. I am 5'6" and hope to see 150 but honestly I want to be happy with myself and healthy. The number isn't as important to being comfortable with who I am. Maybe I should add that to the list of questions that is growing for my surgeon!

Good Luck to you tomorrow!!

I am having my surgery tomorrow. TOMORROW - I can't believe I am saying that. I was originally scheduled for Thursday but my surgeon changed it to Monday. I am scared out of my mind. I am down 12 pounds already from the pre-op diet. That is huge motivation but I am so nervous. I think the only two things that really scare me are not waking up (risk with any surgery) and the pain after. I have watched so many youtube videos of people right after the surgery. I know everyone is different but stressing is one of the things I do best. Any words of encouragement would be nice to hear today.