dhrguru

My doc warned me that I'd be colder than ever this winter since I'm losing my fat insulation.

Ditto. So glad I saved myself the heartache

Outside of the typical follow up appointment I've called my surgeons office three times since surgery. One thing I like about the practice I use is the doctor and the surgical first assistant are husband and wife. I can call the wife who will pass along the info to the doctor. I call them for medical questions or concerns. I call the nutritionist for questions regarding eating etc, but haven't really needed to.

Sometimes I'm tempted to answer 'nope, can't say I've read about anyone ever experienced _____ (fill in the blank), are you sure you had ____ surgery?' Just to mess with folks... But I know that would lead down a very dark, bottomless rabbit hole.... So I play nice.

I used to be a huge sweet eater. I bought a cupcake the other day. Any type of cake or pie or cookie was my thing. The frosting was way too rich for my liking and I scrapped it off. (Would've done the same pre op too). The cupcake was super moist, so much so that I realized how oily it was. I don't do well with oils /fats. So I didn't enjoy it, and didn't get any urges for another (and another.) Yup, you 'can' have it... I guess it comes down to if you want to deal with either the physical aftermath (dumping) or mental aftermath (cravings). I have no desire to try one again. That being said I can name a laundry list of sweets I haven't attempted because I know control would go out the window. I guess cupcakes just aren't one of them.

I drove after 1 week. It was hard imo, still had lots of stomach discomfort and you use your stomach muscles when driving a lot more than I've ever have thought too

I wait 30 minutes after eating to drink. It was explained to me this is a rule for life, along with not drinking while eating.

I can't burp when I'm full, means there is no room/air left in my pouch to try to be able to produce a burp.

Hi! Changing your mind, or having a surgeon help you reconsider once you've decided makes it especially tough to realign your thinking. Kudos to your surgeon for looking at the full picture and recommending what's in your best interest. I'm six months post op rny. I know you feel it's more invasive, but really wls in and of itself is invasive. Once you successfully get past the surgery and recuperation you'll see that the procedure is detailed but life afterwards is pretty normal. Don't get me wrong, it's an adjustment, but you have to adjust for any surgery! But I'm working at it everyday and succeeding... Surgery seems like the smaller part of the battle now. What are your concerns specifically?

Quesadillas... but I only eat the filling. I make the tortillas for the family, Chop up chicken breasts, season with salt/pepper. Brown in a pan- toss in a jar of you favorite salsa. (Or make you own if your up to it), Let simmer. I dress mine up with shredded cheese, sour cream and guacamole. mmmmmm! Super easy!

My surgeon is thinking more along the lines of having possibly developed an internal hernia. She said this type of pain that comes and goes is a signature symptom of one, but its the type of thing they have to *see in action* to diagnose. Considering this has happened to me twice before (this time being the worst) I'm going to make a point to see the surgeon if/when it happens again. (Hopefully it'll cooperate and happen during business hours!...)

Saturday night I had a stomach ache that would not let up, it continued into Sunday. No nausea, no vomiting, diarrhea, just a really annoying ache/crampy feeling. Was able to eat normally, normal BM's. I went about my business and even did my 2.5 mile jog Sunday AM. I tried eating a yogurt Sunday afternoon and shortly thereafter I could barely stand up straight. Called my surgeon and he suggested I go to the ER since it was bugging me for so long. I went, had blood work and a CT scan-- everything was normal. Doc wrote it off to menstrual cramps; but I know my body and know that I never get crippling cramps. (I have an IUD which makes my periods light-non-existent). I'm wondering if I'm suddenly becoming more sensitive to sugars. I haven't dumped on anything to this point. I've eaten that brand/flavor of yogurt before-- but this time I couldn't even get through the cup before my stomach began revolting. But no other symptoms that I've read about for dumping (sweaty, racing heart etc). An overall odd experience. Well I'm glad I got confirmation everything is fine on the inside-- and if nothing else; I've got reason to be more vigilant with my sugar intake!

Was never given an expectation per week/month by my group. In fact they went out of there to to stress they could not even begin to estimate anticipated weight loss since they've seen to many variables.

Nope, no slimy feeling. (And I hope to *never* experience it!)

Technically my surgeon found me. I'd registered with a local hospitals bariatric program 5 years ago, but never followed though with the surgery at the time. They must have kept my name in their patient roster cause I got a postcard introducing a new surgeon leading the bariatric program there. I looked into his credentials (where he studied/practiced, some patient reviews) and decided to go for it.

This morning I decided to change up my routine a bit. Usually I jog on Saturday mornings, but felt I needed to 'surprise' my body. Instead I did circuit training at the gym, but I decided to use 5# hand weights while doing the step portion of the circuit. A lady came up to me, she said I had really good moves and asked if I minded if she copied them. I was flattered that she even asked! So I guess in don't look like an octopus with its tentacles flailing about after all. :-)

Though it didn't happen post-op, I had **extreme** leg weakness as a symptom of Graves disease (overactive thyroid). I recalling falling a few times, but the bigger difficulty was standing after being seated. My thighs had no strength whatsoever. I had to hold on to something to even stand from the toilet. I recall crawling up the stairs in my house too since my legs were basically useless. May be worth checking your thyroid level.

Hi and welcome! I'm a RNY'er (6 months post op) but figured I say hi anyway. Like you I've had a time or two successfully losing a fair amount of weight, but the odds are stacked against us in keeping it off. I never feared surgery, I feared a life dealing with co morbidities of obesity. I looked into surgery 5 years prior but didn't go through with it. In retrospect I wasn't ready, but am SO glad I made the decision. I'm glad you have a friend to go through this with; but have you both checked your insurance to make sure it's covered? I've seen too many cases of one getting the surgery and another not and it devastates the relationship. There's a lot of good info on these boards, take the meat, leave the bones.

I told my close family... Siblings, a few cousins. I didn't tell my parents until a few days before my surgery. I knew they would be the'doubting Thomas's.' I Only told two close friends at work (neither I work with daily anymore). Those I've told have been remarkably supportive; and I'm certain I made an equally good choice in opting not to tell anyone else.

So I just passed my six month mark. I've realized that the 1st month and this sixth month have been the hardest on me mentally. The 1st month was a mental challenge since in never felt like I was losing "enough" and never felt like I was meeting nutritional goals. Now this sixth month is a whole other mind warp. I feel like I'm waiting for a shoe to drop. So much talk about weight loss slowing, hunger returning, having to have forged good habits to carry you through... It all makes me doubt myself (again). Am I doing this right? Is my focus where it needs to be? Will the next six month be 'textbook' honeymoon ending, or more of the same?? I'm seeing I don't fare well with the unknown. I need a mantra I can tell myself. Help me fill my head with self-promoting thoughts vs. Self-doubting/defeating one's.

I must be one of the few that hates massages. I dont like the pressure, or the feeling of foreign hands touching my back legs etc. I do have a facial planned for one of my mini goals.

@tdc-- did you use one of the Doc's Dr. Meilahn recommended? (I did-- I forget his name though) What insurance do you have?