ArmyOfMe

Heck no, absolutely no regrets. I wish I could have had this surgery 10+ years ago. I wasted all my youth on being miserable, embarrassed, worthless, ugly and hating myself. Such a shame! The first few months will prove to be difficult as with any kind of major surgery but it's so beyond worth it. No more medications for all the hundred pains in each corner of your body, no more elevated blood pressure and being told you are close to a heart attack, no more sweating like a waterfall, no more crying in the changing room, no more judgement because of your size and no more days where you want to hide yourself from the world and live secluded from humanity because you can't fit in. All these generals make this surgery a blessing to obese folk.

I told only the souls that needed to know. My MIL+FIL, husband and my ex-friend and her husband ... aaaand who ever in my husband's unit indirectly had to be told (Red Cross message). I've been keeping it that way ever since surgery. It's a personal choice that feels right with me. You have to do what feels right for you.

It's common. As you can see, more and more of us can relate. I don't have an answer to this side effect. In my case, I do think it's vertigo. I also have a lot of ear infection problems amongst other things. According to Google there is a connection between the two. I get dizzy when I stand up, or I completely go blank and lose balance. I've also experienced fuzzy vision. I don't know if it makes sense, but sometimes I feel everything whirling or spinning. Nuts!

I believe not. I read an article by a surgeon to where she was saying that the pouch should be of 15cc. She was saying that most surgeons will not make the pouch this small because it's too meticulous and takes way too much of their time. When I mentioned it in my last seminar, the surgeon's advisor told me the surgeon will only make it size 30cc. That's the smallest he is willing to go. I was a bit disappointed but I got over it fast. My biggest concern is just like yours: not enough restriction and bigger chance of the pouch stretching over time.

I've been logging my food for over two months. In the beginnings of my journey I found food logging boring but because I was so blind and lazy to see what a valuable tool it is. I have been successful and accountable since I started logging my food. I have no intention to ever giving up on it. You can do it! Give yourself some credit.

That is great news! Good job!

You are fresh out of surgery. Yes, you are correct, your nerves need time to heal. Meanwhile, you need to measure your meals according to your Bariatric binder or your nutritionist's advice. That will teach you self discipline and prevent you from eating more than your new pouch can tolerate. I highly recommend logging your daily food intake. It's an amazing tool to control your calorie count and exercise. It will keep you grounded and accountable.

My family back home are all food addicts. They don't live to survive on food, they live for the pleasure of eating every day like it's Thanksgiving. Just imagine an Italian family of 10 at the table. It's all about the food, the wine and talking. The biggest wake up call is a picture of yourself at your highest. Carry that with you everywhere. When you feel like falling off the wagon, pull that picture out of your pocket and look at it long and hard. That is the person you are exhausted to be. That is the body you want to leave behind and start fresh. Think about all you ever wanted to do but your weight kept you from doing it.

I too switched to decaf before surgery. Took a long break from coffee after my surgery and juuust recently have I gone back to my daily cup of decaf coffee. Keeps things going smoothly.

Nuts, Protein bars, fat free/light popcorn puffs, fat free Ritz crackers, wheat thins, string cheese, baby bell cheese, laughing cow cheese wedges. Not that many options in the sweets department but plenty of salty choices. As for drinks: Water (add Crystal Light to it) or Lipton Half/Half (light version).

Liquid Lortab but it is a prescription med and at the surgeon's discretion. Over the counter, I also take Tylenol as needed.

Give those nerves time to heal. They're all stoned in there. Imagine yourself high on special brownies ... Well, that's how your gut feels right now. Eat what your plan advises and try to be patient. Easier said than done but in this instance, it's so worth it. Good luck!

Tucks pads, Dermoplast anti-bacterial spray, panty-liners and a good cream will help with relief . I see nobody dared mention the 'roids. Those suckers are evil.

Keep on taking the Prilosec until your doc says otherwise. It's good that it stopped hurting, that means the med is doing its job.

Yes. Personally, I take Nexium twice/day but to prevent ulcer build up rather than acid reflux. Talk to your doctor. He/she is best qualified to diagnose and prescribe.

Tomatoes were not on the blacklist for me. I've had them since surgery (only the tiny salad kind) and had no problems, so far. I make them an occasional food. Not a huge fan anyways. As mentioned above, check with your Nut. Better safe, than sorry.

You need to put your surgeon to work, that's what he gets paid for. Obviously, something is going on and you need to be tested. Don't wait any longer, get the help you need so you can start living your new life. Good luck!

Pee on the stick. First Response Early Result is the best preg. test out there. Buy only pink dye as blue dye tests are known to be very deceiving. Have digital preggo tests handy, as well. I dealt with infertility for a very long time - I am schooled to the bone in peeing on sticks and which kind. Sad, I know! Hahaha

Are you having your surgery at Trinity?

I'm experiencing the opposite. Came on time but hasn't stopped since. It'll be 6 months soon. I have the Nexplanon implant which was inserted a month after surgery. Talk about hormones on steroids. This is the worst side effect, so far. Trip to the OB/GYN is my best advice. Also, worth asking the surgeon next visit.

Water it down at bit first. See how you tolerate it. If you get sick from it, that's your answer --- you will not be able to handle juices. Test before you dive in. Good luck!

These are more like my safe foods but fave nonetheless. -stuffed cabbage rolls (ground chicken only) -eggplant paste -FETA cheese with mini cucumbers, radish, green onions, occasionally mini tomatoes -steamed cauliflower sprinkled with WW light cheese -laughing cow wedges -sugar/fat free raspberry preserves -chicken vegetable medley Soup I am sure there is more on my list that I am forgetting.

It's natural to feel like that. What's done is done . He can't take it back anymore. If he apologized, let it go. Some other major news will probably push yours in the background and it won't be so prime time anymore. Congrats on making it to 1derland! Great acomplishment!

Not really. She is a grown @ss woman who can make her own decisions. You can't be her sitter. Since you mentioned she doesn't even make the effort to diet, might be that, she does not want to. Might be that, she is comfortable being overweight. Or, she might just stuff her face like that out of desperation . Either way, no matter what her truth is, you can't do much other than talk to her about obesity. I don't know how comfortable you are with approaching her and mention WLS.