dhrguru

Oh my, I imagine this was disappointing news to hear on so many levels. I'm sure it took a while to decided on bypass, only to learn it would cause more harm than good is a lot to wrap your head around. Then the new of the liver disease, which ironically only resolves with weight loss...which is exactly what you working on. All the best the sleeve can be done successfully and you'll be on your way to reversing the effects of the liver condition! Keep us posted.

My gym is about 11 minutes from my house. It's 24 hours, but I'm not night owl, so I won't go very late. While I am an early bird, going before work when school is in session for the kids just doesn't work for me. Only way I'd switch gyms at this point is if there was one closer to home that also has a pool, and there are none. Once the time changes, the sun should be out early again, and I can start back on my 5ish am jogs. I live in the city and refuse to risk running in the dark, morning or night.

I love the analogy of the mind to the dangerous neighborhood. So true!

Is it sad that I truly don't know if I was ever a normal weight?? I was berated so much about my weight growing up, but looking back in some pics, I guess I was overweight. So for me, it wasn't about my weight, vs how people made me feel over my weight. Picking a goal weight took a lot of soul searching, its hard to wrap your head around something that is normal, or acceptable when you've only ever been told you are neither. And like you I want all that being at a normal weight brings... I.e. Shopping anywhere. Congrats on the start of your journey.

They cut you, poked around inside and closed you up. Yeah, soreness is to be expected. I didn't feel sore as much as I felt bloated, with a super tight abdomen. It gets better.

I'm glad things are going well. 2 days post op I reported leg cramping to my doc, they did a precautionary ultrasound to rule out a blood clot. There was none, and it certainly put my mind at ease.

My nut wants us not to have anything wtih more than 8g of sugar per serving. I break this 'rule' with my yogurt because there is only one brand/flavor i like. I try to avoid eating it daily. Otherwise I stick to it.

I actually think I'm on the reverse side of this head not catching up to my body thing. I think my head never accepted how overweight I was, so now that i'm loosing, the mirror is finally showing me what I saw in my head. So in my scenario, its much easier to adapt.

I had someone ask if I had Lipo. I was just as confused by her question as you were. How can one really know that little about surgery???

I had a total thyroidectomy due to graves disease, so am now hypothyroid. My thyroid surgery was a year before my bypass. Not sure what my metabolic rate is, but I had bypass as soon as I could after my thyroid removal. I didn't want to start on a rollercoaster of fighting my weight and regulating my thyroid replacement. I'm pleased with my results so far.

I agree with @thisfathas2go ... I didn't ask many questions I listened to what he was asking. I figured if he was good he'd touch on all the things I'd read up on, and I told him about me.

Healing from surgery (internal and external) can take upwards of 6 weeks. I'd pretty much call it all normal until that 6 week point.

If I gained early one it was minimal, ie +1# one week, and -1# another week. I never counted calories early on either.

Hi and welcome!! so many of us can relate to the experience of not fitting in theme park rides. for year my hubby was a bit smaller than me so he was relegated to go on all the coaster etc with the kids. Good for you for juggling appointments to make it all happen ASAP. I did the same, and got all my appointments done within a months time. Learn as much as you can pre-op, and ask as many questions as you need to feel comfortable. My sister had + H.pylori before her sleeve. I think she had to take meds for a bit then was ok-- no problems since. My hubby is kind of indifferent like yours...but I have a strong circle in other folks... I really don;t *need* that from him, but it would be nice. Best of luck as you start this journey!

I never understood the 'losing inches but not pounds" thing either. Maybe its that the weight is sort of redistributing itself?? Some swear it occurs, it doesn't seem logical to me though. I, on the other hand, feel like I'm a case of the direct opposite. I'm losing pounds, but for the love of God the inches are slow to disappear-- especially in my hips!!!

Yes, you can gain back weight with ANY WLS. That's why the eating habits you adapt must be lifelong. I know the band made you sick, but what were your eating habit like? Were you making smart choices? I'm almost 6 months post op RNY and down almost 80#'s. I follow my surgeon's instructions to the T... Protein first, no drinking with meals or 30 minutes after. Stick t the basics and don't make it out to be more than it is.

Cause he's a man-- only plausible explanation! Sorry he is pestering you-- but I hope you can hold him off until you feel better and can *both* enjoy it!

Ahh-- the upper GI. If you think the test is bad...just wait till later as the barium moves it way through your system It gave me the worst upset stomach and a white poop!

Would I sound horrible if I said I've done the hayrides, pumpkin picking, etc stuff and would rather put my eye out than do it again?? My boys are 11 and 12, so not as interested in this stuff any more. Now they want to do the haunted houses etc, which is fine. Plus, the orchard is known for all their pies and fall treats I can't eat anyway. I'll pass on the temptation and having to pick hay off every article of clothing. Christmas is my thing. Bring on the lights and shows and SHOPPING! So fall goals... Wearing the knee high boots... Yup, I now own a pair and am breaking them in! Getting used to running in cooler (cold) weather. I'm still in weight loss phase, so managing my diet in light of all the comfort food fall throws in your face!!

I had as husband rant post not too long ago and it touched on the lack of compliment thing too. My hubby rarely compliments me. But that was the case pre op too, so I know he's not intentionally avoiding acknowledging my weight loss, it just bugs me more since there so much he *could* acknowledge now. I've resolved not to pester him about it, and have a network of cheerleaders outside of him: my sister's, cousin nieces and these online forums. I can see the dunce /clueless look he gets when I'm complimented in front of him, and I secretly love it. Makes me wanna shout "see dummy, normal people say nice things about ones appearance!!" I can also tell he's in awe of how my body has changed during intimacy. Just those things are priceless for me. I will not fish for compliments. I have few words on the laundry thing... I stopped doing my hubby's laundry YEARS ago. Makes for a peaceful life for us. Regarding him never fessing up... You can't expect him to live by the same moral code you do. Certainly voice that you are irked by his actions, or else he'll never know there is something he needs to work on.

@@byebyefat thanks! My surgery was 4/28, I'm 5 months out. I went back to work at 3 weeks post op, so I vividly remember how I felt. Lots of uncertainty for me, and hopefulness. Now I'm just confident!

if you don't mind me asking what size did your bra size drop from, I'm hoping to be a 34/36 C lol Im currently a 42DD I started in a 46DD. I'm now wearing a 40 D or DD depending on brand. I'm wearing my bras on the 3rd hook, so I'm think I should be able to try a 38 D /DD soon, even if I need to use a bra extender for a little while. I'm about half way to my goal, so I'm hoping for a 34/36 D when all is said and done