Loving Lenci

16 days post op and I'm dying for a glass of Merlot... Has anyone drank so soon after surgery? And if so, any complications?

I take multi, b12, biotin and iron pill so just about what you take????

I'm soooo excited! It's been 4 days since my surgery and I've already lost 16lbs!!! I've been walking a bunch but am a little hesitant about what other exercises I should do so early post op. I don't want to tear/injure anything but I also don't want a whole lot of loose skin as I realize I'm losing quite rapidly and want to get the jump on things. Any suggestions?

YES! 7 days post op & only 1 bm if you even consider it an actual bm???? glad to know it gets greater later

thank you this is exactly the info I was looking for!

no problem???? but I know you can minimize saggy skin by targeting and working out those specific areas such as arms: working with weights doing reps, thighs: squats with weights, and cardio! You're going to be fine and look wonderful!!!

I have some 3lbs weights and I think I'm going to start tomorrow with reps and basic stretches nothing too much

thank you and don't worry I won't get discouraged when the time comes for I am looking up and not down in my journey. I'm going to take it easy with the exercising for right now

that's what I was concerned with as well and if the time comes and I feel it's too much extra skin then I too will be looking into getting rid of that but I'm going to do all I can beforehand to prevent or minimize it. Good luck sweetie

congratulations to you and good luck????

My friend just had her stomach and breasts done and insurance paid for it. It was labeled as major rash and skin disorders but they sent her to dermatologists first

Thanks you guys!!!???????? I'm not going to pretend everything is all rainbows and unicorns because I'm still dealing with these gas pains and not to mention haven't popped yet either. But anyone who's struggled like I have will know how easy it is to get discouraged and down if constantly looking at all the bad instead of the good! I'm fully aware of the slow down and even the idle period that's not what I'm focused on! Anyone going through this journey I know has an over abundance of medical and nutritional information! I'm asking about personal experiences...

I'm 3 days post op and I am slightly antsy! I am hoping this decision is going to be well worth it. My husband isn't as supportive as many others. He actually brought home 24 cupcakes and a gallon of ice cream when I asked him to get me sugar free Popsicle's. Friends say he's just scared but I honestly think he's selfish and manipulative though I'm not hungry at all I just couldn't fathom why he'd do that. Is there anyone else going through this similar situation with a loved one?

I'm 3 days post op and I am slightly antsy! I am hoping this decision is going to be well worth it. My husband isn't as supportive as many others. He actually brought home 24 cupcakes and a gallon of ice cream when I asked him to get me sugar free Popsicle's. Friends say he's just scared but I honestly think he's selfish and manipulative though I'm not hungry at all I just couldn't fathom why he'd do that. Is there anyone else going through this similar situation with a loved one?

Yes sorry it was my first time posting and on my cellphone it didn't show that it had posted

No, I'm not surprised by his behavior at all but I was praying once he saw that I went to this length to get my weight under control he'd see I was serious about it and not just talking! I've been through similar issues with him with me having lost 70lbs previously, countless dead end diets, gym memberships and counseling. I'm not here to necessarily bash him but want to know if anyone has been through or going through what I am! I'm not in fear of my life because he isn't physically abusive but in a way I did see this as passive aggressive behavior! Discouraging to say the least not having my "husband" as my motivator can be hurtful but I have plenty of support from others