MrsKarenC2008

@crazygoose I know that family sometimes has a really screwed up way of showing they care ... especially if they don't know how ... If your family is used to you being heavy and dependent upon them and others for your everyday needs ... and now you're having surgery and got your own place, etc ... you're becoming independent and don't NEED them as much anymore ... they are feeling left behind ... and sometimes people who feel like that, cannot accept change ... I'm not defending ... because certainly there isn't any defense for their acting / treating you that way ... but sometimes things are easier seen from those on the outside ... hope you're well and congratulations !!!

@madferitchick Slow and steady WINS the race !! You should be SO proud of all you've been able to accomplish since surgery ... As with you, it too, took me a while to FINALLY get up the nerve and the courage and the "balls" to have this surgery ... Now that I'm 9 months out ... I WISH I'D DONE IT YEEEEEAAAARS AGO!!! Again, congratulations ... YOU deserve it !!!

@@Oasis Getting this surgery is not just a solution to appearance ... It's the solution to most health problems that us overweight people face. If it's depression from emotional issues ... or it's diabetes or heart issues ... there are SO many that being heavy can cause ... The surgery is NOT the answer and will NOT lose all the weight for you ... it's not a magic wand or a light switch ... BUT it IS an amazing TOOL to assist you in your journey of bettering yourself and becoming a healthier more functioning person ... I too was hesitant about the surgery ... and didn't know if I would be able to give up the things that I depended on to get me through the day and the struggles that I had health wise ... I didn't know if I'd be able to give up the sugar or the candy or the junk food / fast food and make it an hour without something in my mouth ... But ya know what? I DID !!!! 9 months and 145 lbs GONE !!!! This IS by far the BEST thing I've EVER done for myself ... You are the only one who can make this decision ... But ... once the decision is made ... the surgery is done ... and you're on the road to feeling SO MUCH better about EVERYTHING ... It'll be THE BEST one you ever made Good Luck !

now if you find the "answer" to this question ... you'll be a zillionaire!

Yep .. I'm with the other posters ... say good bye to the clothes that no longer and WILL NEVER fit again! In my opinion ... keeping the clothes is a license to allow yourself to get back to where you started ... Because ... Hey! You've got clothes that will fit! So I was only toooooo happy to say good bye to the ugly fat clothes that kept me covered for YEARS !! Now, I wear clothes that FIT me ... shape me ... and help me become the curvy woman I was meant to be

I know this has been discussed before ... But DANG with always being cold! Saturday night hubby and I went to the dirt track races ... it was in the 40's ... I swear to God it took me 2 days to warm up! I was chilled to my bone marrow I swear ... Every single day I wear my coat at work ... WITH my heater on ... and my toes are still cold ... along with my fingers ... Geesh! Who knew ( I mean obviously someone knew ) ... That our extra weight actually kept us THAT warm! Like I said ... I know we've all discussed this before ... But I had to get this off my chest ... again.

@LipstickLady I never heard of a Cuddle Dud ... That is on my amazon list of things to check out ... Thank you for the hint !! Maaaaybe... I should buy bigger shoes and wear 3 pairs of socks!

ive seen gloves that have little hats on them ... you can flip them over and button them to the back of your hand so you can use your finger tips to type, etc .. I actually ALMOST bought a pair ... they looked pretty snug on the hands as to not interfere with the keys ... Sounds like whoever invented them ... will be rich from us bariatric patients!

@JamieLogical I think my teeth have had it with the chattering and they just wanna fall out !!!

Personally, I think it was Abraham ... because he and Sasha talked about making future plans ... and he had a tender moment with Eugene ... which makes him vulnerable for the ax ... never make future plans ... they don't come true ! Now Negan did say while he was hitting this mystery person "taking it like a man I see" ... so that could mean an actual man ... or Carl for being "a man" ... or a strong woman ... Michonne ... because she and Rick are getting a little too cozy ... and it seems the writers/producers don't like happiness among our people! I absolutely love this show ... and it's filmed less than 30 mins from where I live .. and seeing Alexandria in person ... is incredible !

@needtorecover Our families are our worst critics .. they feel because they are related they can say whatever they like ... and it will be taken without hesitation ... hence your mothers comment ... Mine is the same way ... I also encountered this at work more than a few times ... I work with over the road truck drivers ... and see them every few months ... so when they do see me ... there is a change that is noticeable ... here is one story ... while now, it makes me giggle a little ... at the time I was horrified and speechless ... Driver: "Hey Ms. Karen ... when did you have your baby?" Me: "....... baby? ..... " Driver: "Yeah you looked like you'd pop any second! Now you look great! Lost all the baby weight already?!" Me: "Ummm no, I didn't have a baby. I just lost a lot of weight" Driver: " .... Oh. I. See. I'm sorry Ms. Karen" and he left with his tail between his legs ... So I completely get the thought " wow... did I look that bad before? "

@boom I take a stool softener every night before bed ... not only does this make me back up ... but the medication I'm on does too ... double whammy! I wish you RELIEF !!!

@Phillygirl_in_DE I crushed mine for the 1st 6 weeks ... They actually worked better crushed! I was advised to do that because the liquid form of the medication was 3 times the cost and hard to find ... and the actual pill itself was a horse pill ... if you know what I mean ... I didn't mind crushing .... I'd mix the power in a Nyquil cup with a little bit of Water and stir with a drink stirrer and down the hatch ... Only part was carrying all those things with me all the time ... 9 month out now ... that time seems so long ago ...

I have a strange question .... For about the last 3 months ... I've been having this feeling like my stomach is eating itself ... Is that the new "hey I'm hungry" feeling? It's quite the feeling ... And I'm probably not explaining it right ... But I have a Protein shake for Breakfast between 7am - 8am ... Then about 10:00 - 10:30 that feeling starts ... so I'll have a handful or 2 of peanuts ... Seems to quiet the monster ... I eat a P3 around noon .... Usually around 3:00 it starts again ... sometimes I'll have a handful of peanuts or a yogurt ... ( not always ) Between 4:00 - 5:00 ... I have another Protein Shake ... Then dinner when I get home around 6:30 ... usually a hot dog ( seems I have an obsession right now ) I mean seriously ... I think about it all the way home ... Night snack is usually 3 bites of a Protein Bar OR a SF fudgesicle ... So I'm thinking the feeling IS the new "hey stupid, feed me" feeling ... Does anyone else have an opinion / advice ?

@JamieLogical @@Inner Surfer Girl Doc/NUT didn't specifically say NOT to snack ... but stressed that I should try to get in my requirements at meal time ... but like you ... there is no way that is possible ... there just isn't enough room in there to pack it all in ... I'd be SO miserable ... and knowing the feeling of misery ... wouldn't want to eat at all ... I'm also trying to add new and different Proteins ... it's getting so all I eat is meat ... which is fine ... I love meat ... between meat and Protein shakes and my few bites of a protein bar ... I'm doing okay there ... but switching it up is good .... I feel great ... have energy ( more than ever before ) ... I am more active and mobile ... I mean this is WONDERFUL! I'm just trying to figure out the new signals I'm being sent and what it all means ... and asking you guys is the BEST thing ever

@JamieLogical I was thinking the same thing ... Seems like I don't have much going in ... but what I do take in ( at the time I take it ) satisfies me for a few hours ... and I cant take much at one time ... I've tried so hard NOT to snack ... to be diligent about 3 meals a day ... but then that feeling hits me and I just eat a little something to get through ... And no, I don't track ... I know I know ... shame on me Don't slap me too hard

@@RILEYSMOM22 ... Maybe "empty" is a better word ... you're right ... it FOR SURE isn't the same as before ... Before my "hey stupid feed me" ... Never stopped! And yes, I take a Pepcid every morning ... doc had to give it to me to take along with another medication after surgery ... Thank you for your reply!

@choicemun I found that with my husband ... when I brought this same issue to his attention ... he felt extremely bad ... Said he's used to eating "with" me ... that he didn't realize what he was doing ... Since that lightbulb went off ... he got a lot better about it ... Though now, I'm 9 months out ... and it doesn't bother me anymore ... Men are creatures of habit ... and eating WITH your spouse is a habit ... doesn't matter what the food is ... I don't think he's doing it to be a jerk ... its just what he's known and what he's used to .... Not defending ... just trying to offer a different perspective ... Good Luck !!

@TexasChick9575 I've ordered from them several times ... Love the customer service and quick shipping and their prices are competitive ... Not to mention ... I LOVE every flavor of Protein bar in this box ... http://store.bariatricpal.com/collections/protein-bars/products/bariatricpal-high-protein-bars-variety-pack Give 'em a try !

@proudgrammy That would have gone perfectly with the package of Oreo Double Stuffs I had for Breakfast !

i remember in the beginning that sugar free popsicles tasted like sugar on a stick ... they were so gross .... and so bad in fact ... that I REFUSE to ever try them again ... Yuck! Taste buds they are a changing !

At 6 months out ... I asked Doc if it was alright to try an energy drink ... he said in moderation was ok ... So I found Monster Rehab ... they are non carbonated and 10 calories ... I drink one every now and then ( im 9 months out ) and I've felt nothing bad happen to me ... I also found Monster Muscle ... which is a Protein shake ... 25g for the can ... I drink one of those every now and then ... But was always honest with Doc 1st ... I'm a rule follower ... and was scared to try without permission ... So you should check with Doc 1st ... being that you're not that far out ... And as others have said ... maybe at this point in your post op ... you're better off with green tea or coffee ... Hope this helps!

@goplay94123 And you're not as hairy !

Chick fil a grilled nuggets are "ok" ... to me ... they are greasy ... I have to dab them on a napkin first ... I've been sticking with the 1/2 size salad at Wendy's w/grilled chicken on it ... honestly ... I don't know why I even bother with the salad ... by the time I get the chicken eaten off the top of it ... I am full and throw the rest away ... but that is what I've been enjoying at the drive thru!

@lifeofblair I was wondering if anyone has tried that post op ... I'm going to get a kids one today! Thank you !!!