Pac-woman

Thank you for that. Let me ask, how long did they tell you what the average time is for the swelliing to go down. I heard 6 wks. I am on my 5th week and I don't see that happening.

Well that sucks to know. I was hoping this throwing up fest will subside after a while. I don't think I would be comfortable living like this for the rest of my life. There has to be some kind of happy medium. I hope.

My boobs reduced two sizes in this post op weight loss.

I sure hope so.

I eat flat prezels, crackers, and Wendy's cheeseburger without the bun. Shoot me. Lol....still losing.

Do we have to chew ridiculously forever. Seems i struggle with this

Welcome to our side! Gets better after 5 days or so.

Happy Birthday ???????????????????????????? I was you 4 wks ago. Rant, your entitled. But know this...it gets better. Hugs and virtual cake for you ????

$35 copay is nothing compared to what you will pay for a hospital admission if you let this problem sly. Sorry, I view this from a health insurance standpoint.

I am too new at this, but I want to see the responses that will follow.

I haven't felt pain. But you know what I have felt? Itchy. My skin around my tummy, and back of my legs are so itchy at night. I literally wake up in the middle of the night and lather up with lotion so it stops and I go back to bed. I don't know if it is dehydration, dry skin, or fat shrinking. lol Just like your stomach itches when it is stretching and your getting fat, I wonder if it is the same thing the other way around.

I tried to do wonton wrapper crust pizza and the cheese repulsed me.

It will. Lol, i went through the same thing. As if i was a pregnant woman. But i tell you what, your taste buds may change. Like i dont care for cheese in my eggs anymore. Strange.

Use the map my fitness app.

After your 7th day, you should start seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I am not going to lie, the hard work begins, which is learning to eat and what.

Since your surgeon is a real piece of work, I suggest you find a specialist. If your primary doctor is just a regular physician, it would be a good idea to look into having an internal medicine specialist be your primary doctor. Regular phyiscians are just "bandaid" doctors, take vitals, give prescriptions and referrals. An internal medicine doctor education is more with the internal workings of the organs and they will be more of help. I am sorry that your surgeon is not being helpful. If he feels that his work is "done" and is not being cooperative, this is a classic sign of a physician who may not have the best practices in mind. A good surgeon will listen to your complaints and if he/she feels that it is out of their scope, then they would at least suggest which specialty doctor you may want to look into. They are surgeons, so their studies are deep and know the internal workings of the body. So I think it is BS and just tossed you to the PCP. Classic. Internal Medicine Specialty doctors are the best primary care physicians you can have. Like a one stop shop. Keep that in mind.

2 miles may be the expectation but you will not get there right away. Exercising is free. If u have a community-based pool, swim or do exercises in the Water. If you have a park, take your headphones and go for peaceful walks. If you have dogs, go for longer or frequent walks. Etc. But once u do the surgery and the weight starts coming off you will feel better. And that my friend will give u more chances to burn the fat. You will do just fine.

Well, I am not a veteran, but get ready for an exciting ride and adventure to the new you!

Oh yeah, one more thing. Don't trust a fart. Lol

Lol. seriously...after my 2 farts, i felt "reborn"! Then you just deal with the discomfort of the insicions. Will feel like you did incredible situps. Thousands of them. Then the real journey begins. Learning to eat and nursing your new tummy.

The gas is what causes the most pain. You. Will never be so happy after your first fart.