hopefulmom76
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One year out, 110lbs down, and had my labs done...my cholesterol is up since my vsg. My doctor is suggesting I start taking simvastatin again (I took it for two years prior to surgery). This makes me feel like a failure!!! The reason I had surgery was for my health...and now I will be back on a pill. I am so disappointed. Has anyone ever experienced high cholesterol after wls surgery?
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High cholesterol?
hopefulmom76 replied to hopefulmom76's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Thanks all for the responses! Great points! I suppose I should take a closer look at my diet. I probably eat too much red meat. I just figured since I never seem to eat much, that there's no way my cholesterol would be high. I think I'm telling my doc I will try the statin after I make some diet changes and exercise more. Some of the statin side effects scare me too. -
Finally - 8 Week Stall Is Over! (I Hope!)
hopefulmom76 replied to Soon2BMiniMommy's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I can relate! I had a similar experience. I am down 80lbs total, but LOTS of stalls along the way. My body likes to tease me and lose 10lbs then stall on me for a few weeks. Hang in there, you'll keep losing. -
Diarrhea in first week after surgery
hopefulmom76 replied to bhopeful's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Yes, I had it for a month following. Then I went to total normal BM. Hang in there. -
DO YOU HAVE HIP JOINT PAIN?
hopefulmom76 replied to downsizingdiva's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I found that sleeping on my side all night was hurting mine. I tried to stop laying like that so much and it seemed to help. But that was just one hip, probably isn't the problem if both hips are hurting. -
3rd year anniversary
hopefulmom76 replied to RJ'S/beginning's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congratulations! I am happy to hear that you're happy! -
Me too! I'm freaking out! Surgery was 6/12. I am down 75lbs, but getting super self conscious about my hair
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I have been eating steak since 3 months post op. Tiny bites and chew very well. I haven't puked at all since surgery, I am 4.5 months out.
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My new stomach has been going crazy the past two days! It's like gas is constantly trapped and I belch all the time. It was not like this before AT ALL! Could it be reflux, a leak, gallstones? It makes me not want to eat because then it goes nuts sounding. I'm not really uncomfortable besides the belching all the time. Opinions?
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Has anybody fainted ?
hopefulmom76 replied to Petunia1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok, you have me wondering. I took my first iron supplement today and have been dizzy, which does not usually happen to me at all. Could it be the supplement? -
Tell me about weight stall at 3weeks post op
hopefulmom76 replied to mimorison's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I stalled for 3 weeks total, around weeks 3-6. I was miserable. BUT, the day I started walking, the weight is falling off. Hang in there, I promise it gets better! -
What Does Full Feel Like?
hopefulmom76 replied to Giarc's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I get a strange tight squeezing feeling. Near where my sternum is. While eating my meal, the first time I feel that, I know it's time to push the plate away. If I don't and squeeze in more food, I get nauseated, although I've never puked. -
Funny feeling in stomach 12 post op
hopefulmom76 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So, I am 12 weeks post op tomorrow. This week on two occasions, after I have eaten lean ground beef (which is usually fine), I get this really funny feeling in my sleeve, almost like an emptying or turning feeling, it's so funny feeling, almost like butterflies. Then I immediately get nauseous. I have not puked but then get very close. Then about 5 mins later I am fine. What in the world could it be? -
I was a slow loser on the beginning. Don't get discouraged. It will be ok. I am 12 weeks out and am now down 56lbs (including pre op diet) and losing quickly now. Maybe the slower loss will help with loose skin. Hang in there, it gets better.
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Funny feeling in stomach 12 post op
hopefulmom76 replied to hopefulmom76's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I probably did eat too fast. I struggle with that sometimes. -
Going out to eat
hopefulmom76 replied to confusedgirl18's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I Think I would avoid broccoli since it can cause gas. -
I'm a slow loser, so my period has stayed right on track with no change.
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Stall stories.
hopefulmom76 replied to KatieOkieDokie's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hit a horrible stall around weeks 4-7. Talk about depressing! Week 8, I picked up the exercise and don't ya know I've lost 4lbs by week 9. -
How long was hospital stay?
hopefulmom76 replied to tera1982's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
2 overnights. -
The gas X strips helped me. And yes mouthwash, I agree!
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Light headed and tired
hopefulmom76 replied to mzdonez's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was tired for 6 weeks. Seriously just wanted to lay around. I am 9 weeks out and finally my energy has returned. And I think protein and water are your best bet. -
Almost 7 weeks out june 8 was my day!
hopefulmom76 replied to purdy1408's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was sleeved 6/12 and lost 20 preop and 20 since surgery. I am a little bummed too I was hoping for more. But if we follow directions I think it will start coming off, at least I hope! -
Bad breath and taste
hopefulmom76 replied to hopefulmom76's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks all! -
I can not get rid of the bad breath and nasty taste in my mouth. Not brushing, listerene, breath mints. What is going on?? Could it be the actigall med? I need some help, eek!
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Bad breath and taste
hopefulmom76 replied to hopefulmom76's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Post op, 5 weeks tomorrow. Eating soft but transitioning to "regular" foods.
