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Hi Karaya. I'm not in northern VA, but am in VA. Would be nice to know someone else here. Having trouble finding VA folks.

Woo Hoo! So proud for you! It must be a great feeling to see hard work pay off and know you did the right thing. You much look and feel great!

I had that issue (I think I know what you mean) and still do sometimes. For me it felt like stuff was going in faster then the air could come out and it just kind of got stuck. Gas strips helped a little. Usually after I burped a couple times it would letup. Sometimes I get hiccups and then the feeling will go away. I would suggest eating slower and always having some type of gas relieving meds handy. If it keeps up, you need to talk to your doc about it. Hope this helps a little bit....

One of by best friends after surgery (and I had no idea I would need it) way a stepping stool. It was a tremendous help when getting in and out of bed. My bed is fairly high and it decreased the pain and pressure in my abdomen a great deal. I agree with the buying as you need it. I got sick of things fast too. I think it is because after a couple days, I wanted something....I didn't know what, but I imagine it was just solid food). I craved a salad so bad that it bordered on obsession! Ha ha! Good luck to you. Stick to the guidelines and you will do great!

I do not have my own children, but I do understand (to a point). I was teased and bullied from 5th grade on due to my weight. It was horrible and effected me deeply. I always thought that if I had a child I would do everything in my power to keep this from happening. Seems like you are doing all the right things to be a great role model for him. I will be keeping yall in my thoughts and hoping for a brighter day for your young man.

None of the surgeries are magic. My sister had bypass 15ish years ago and lost a lot of weight. She now weighs more then before. She did not follow the guidelines. As has been said, it is a tool and how you use it is up to you. If you do as you are directed by your bariatric team, you will have success. Sure, you may fall of the wagon, but you start over. One thing I have read over and over is that you just need to keep going back to the basics - measure and track your food, get your Protein and Water, and listen to your surgery team. You cant judge your success off of someone else's failure (maybe not the right word, but you get my drift)!

I am so sorry for all you are going through (and have gone trough). Unfortunately I have no advice for you, but I can offer a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. If you ever want to talk, I am here.

Today I had my weekly weigh-in and I have gained 0.2 lbs. This has been my first gain since surgery in Jan. I have lost 81 lbs and I should not be so upset about this. 81 lbs is huge! So, why does this hurt so bad. A lot of questions are running through my head. What did I do wrong? Have I hit my limit; never loose again? I know it seems silly, but I could really use some encouragement right about now.Weight Gain Panic Today I had my weekly weigh-in and I have gained 0.2 lbs. This has been my first gain since surgery in Jan. I have lost 81 lbs and I should not be so upset about this. 81 lbs is huge! So, why does this hurt so bad. A lot of questions are running through my head. What did I do wrong? Have I hit my limit; never loose again? I know it seems silly, but I could really use some encouragement right about now.

Thanks to all of you for the words of encouragement! Tomorrow is a new day, so to speak, and I am feeling much better. Just needed a little lift to keep goin. Thank you!

I agree. Do what you think is best. Dont worry about you doctor or your family. I had to see a different MD for an infected incision because I was not go in to drive 2 hrs to see my surgeon. You know yourself and uou really could be dehydrated and the fluids may make you feel better. Are you urinating? If not or if it is really dark yellow, it is a pretty good chance you are dehydrated.

Bitter yellow liquid sounds like stomach bile. Have you had something to eat yet today? Are you getting any kind of reflux or burning feeling? Are you able to keep fluids down? Sorry more questions for you then answers. If you can't hold anything down and are vomiting bile, you really need to contact your surgeon. If it will be open tomorrow and it does not get worse, you could probably wait till tomorrow, but remember, we are not doctors and cant tell you anything for sure.

You have my prayers! I am sure you will do great and you can find several friends here to cheer you on! I am in your corner. Let me know if you have any questions. I had surgery in Jan. and may be able to help. Luck and love to you!

BTW, Bufflehead, Thanks for naming this app. I am loading on my phone right now!

Did you eat something spicy/hot? That could cause it too. Are you on anything for acid reflux? You could check with your MD and try taking an over the counter med like Prilosec. Like Bufflehead said, eat less and slower. My surgeon says to eat up to a 1/2 cup and I notice if I eat more then that my reflux can act up. Between the two, you should be able to get some relief. I know how much it stinks and I hope you get relief soon!

Is it hard when you touch it? warm or hot? I got an infection in one of my incisions and it was a week out before we knew it. It was very painful and tender and it was hard (almost like knotted scar tissue). It burst (luckily out rather then in), I had to do 3 weeks of antibiotics, and my husband had to pack and dress the incision. All turned out well. Please have it checked. My only real symptom was pain and it could have been way worse if I did not go to the MD. Better to have it check and it be nothing, then to let it go and it turn bad.

I want to see what someone might have to say about my issue. I don’t want to have unnecessary worry, bother by surgery team, or pay money for an MD if this is a common occurrence. I know that with extreme weight loss there are changes to your body and a woman’s cycle can be one of those changes. For a little background, I had surgery at the end of January and have lost 77 lbs. so far; my period has always been very regular. There have been small things since surgery, a day or two late, early, or shorter. I was roughly 3 weeks late last month (started on 6/6) and it was lite (many pregnancy test were negative) and it was light. I have been a little spotty since then (when I wipe). Now I have started again. Is this type of things pretty common? I will mention this to my MD when I see him, but not sure if that needs to be sooner rather than later. Thoughts?

My story might be too TMI and if it is, I'm sorry. Just hoping I can help. The first day I came home (3days after surgery) and has a few very watering BMs. Then NOTHING for days and days. At my post-op visit I mentioned it and they told me to take laxatives (keep in mind I had been following MD orders and taking stool softeners every day). It still took a few more days of taking laxatives before I could go. When I did it very painful and eventually there was bleeding involved (due getting hemorrhoids from the straining I assume). The continued until the next post-op visit when I told the MD about it. The MD told me to take a specific laxative that pulls moisture to your bowl and that is what makes you go. He told me that this happens with some WLS pts. and to just take this laxative when needed (he said it may be everyday or it may be once a month). You are not feeling constipated so you are probably OK. Are you still on narcotic pain meds? If so, this is more then likely the reason. If it becomes uncomfortable in ANY way, call your MD. If there is pain involved, call your MD. Don't forget to tell your MD about all of it when you have a post-op visit.

This is a great idea! It has not been a huge day to day problem in my house, but there are days that I just want "something" and this might help. I do hear what everyone is saying. I can only imagine how hard it is to hear that stuff all the time. The only one that tells me that stuff is me! My sister had bypass at least 17 years ago and has gained all of the weight plus more back. I have not even told her or others in my family because I don't want the judgment (my mom, husband, and select friends know). I had a lot of hesitation is this because of what my sister did. I am not her and she is NOT me!

This was great to read first thing this morning! Thank you for sharing.

I am lost. I have not been documenting like I was. I have not been eating enough Protein or drinking enough fluids. I have been grazing. I have not been taking my Vitamins like I am supposed to. OK, now that I have admitted my sins I can ask for help. I am truly seeking help to get me back on track. I am very discouraged and not sure how to do this anymore. (Before anyone says it, I have started seeing a therapist.) I see before and after shots of people and I don’t get it. I do not see how I will ever be close to being that small. I really don’t see me being smaller then I am now. Don’t get me wrong 70lbs is amazing, but it is not as much as me or my MD want lost. I am still doing well with exercise; I missed measuring myself this month. So there could be inches and not pounds lost at this time. People are starting to notice enough to say something and that is a little encouraging. I know that I am stress, anxious, and depressed (hence the reason I started therapy). I know that is effecting my eating...well affecting everything. I also know that I can’t seem to push myself over this hump. Any thoughts? Anyone go though this? Anyone willing to help or maybe mentor me?

Do you take your measurements? I try to do that the first Sunday of every month. Remember that mussel weighs more then fat. If you are exercising with weights, this could be the issue. Have you been getting all of your fluids? Have you has a BM recently? I don’t mean to be personal; just spiting out ideas. Any one of these could be a reason for weight gain. Don’t stress too much and let it derail you.