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Unfortunately, with any medical procedure, there is always going to be a chance that something will go wrong. That's just the nature of the beast. However, statistically speaking, most people have zero complications or only have small ones that go away after a time. The chances of major complications are very, very small and the experience of the wls medical professional community has greatly increased even just in the last few years. Only you can decide if the small chance of complications is worth the huge chance of success and health. For me, it was my fear of complications vs. my hatred of my meds, my knowledge that I will die in a painful and humiliating way, and probably soon, if I did nothing to manage my body, and my intense desire to have my life back and live in a way that I want. There was no contest and no anxiety once I weighed those two things. I regret absolutely nothing about getting my RNY and I'm betting you wouldn't either, but if you honestly think that your fears of the possible complications are stronger than your desire for the good things that come from wls, then don't do it. It's your body. I wish you the best of luck in your decision.

I had this issue as well. I'm almost 3.5 months out, and I noticed suddenly a week or so ago I no longer have that uncomfortable/pain/nauseous feeling whenever I eat or drink anything. I had sort of just accepted it was going to keep happening and now it only happens every couple of days. If it gets worse or worrisome, consult a doctor, but most likely you will feel better soon.

@@Ashlegal thanks very much! I love mellie may, and I will definitely check out your other recommendation. I'm not brave enough to "come out" to most of my friends and family but I find coming out to strangers to be empowering and inspiring. But I appreciate the compliment. Hope you had a lovely thanksgiving.

It's hormones. Totally normal, though frustrating. It will pass. hang in there.

Yesterday, I stepped on the scale and was slightly chagrined to find that I was still 1 pound away from a big milestone, as I had been for the past almost 2 weeks. Today I woke up and I lost two pounds overnight, which officially puts me 101 pounds less than my heaviest weight ever, which was around this time last year. It's a surreal feeling, mainly because I still have such a looong way to go, and I can hardly remember what it felt like to be a hundred pounds heavier than this. This time last year, I felt hopeless, worthless, and like I would never feel good about myself again. I was prepared, at age 22, to die young and humiliated because I felt like I had no control over my body whatsoever. I was seeing a nutritionist and a PCOS specialist and they were at a loss for how to help me. Now, 1 year later, 101 pounds are simply... gone. What an amazing life this is! I'm so grateful to everyone here for being so kind and supportive. It wasn't long ago that I didn't even dare to dream that I could get better AND that I could have a whole huge support group to help me along the way. You guys and this site are just as important and helpful to me as my support group, bariatric center, and my kickass surgeon. In the attached pictures, the first one is the only picture I could find of myself before I lost any significant amount of weight (that's my monkey of a little cousin demonstrating that he is a monkey, haha) and the second two I took just now. Thank you.

Just wanted to let you all know - it's been several weeks since this post and I'm now at 122 pounds gone since my highest. thanks for all your encouragement!

@@gpmed you are correct

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Welcome. Just make sure you get up and walk asap after surgery and follow the plan verbatim, and you'll be good.

Welcome! I don't have anything to offer you but I'm sure someone here will have some experiences to share with you.

Many things can affect your gut biome - the surgery itself, the antibiotics, the drastic weight loss, the hormonal imbalances, the big change in diet, the list goes on. Probiotics aren't mandatory at my bariatric center but when I asked about it they said it would be a good idea. My digestion has been much better since I started.

How far out from surgery are you?

@@cjd2010 Yes, I do. I've always had anxiety but it's so difficult now. I am seeing a therapist but I wanted to wait until at least january before I start back on anti-anxiety medication. It's our hormones, they're wacky. :/

I would like to hear responses to you, as I experience this too.

That is completely insane! So sorry this crackpot moron got his mitts on your insides but really glad you got some answers! I wish you tons of luck in having it fixed. Sue that freaking terrible surgeon, he should not be allowed to do this to other people. What about your girlfriend? She has some similar issues right? Could she possibly get checked out as well?

@@NewlifeBarb you can do it easier on this right side of any page on this site. Scroll down to the bottomr of the column, past all the posts, and there will be a small window there that says "we've lost this amount total" or some such. You can change starting and current weight there.

@@cjd2010 i know it's hard in the beginning. I felt so much like that for the first couple of months, and recently (like the past two weeks or so) I suddenly don't feel exhausted randomly, or dizzy, or any of the other things I was feeling. upping your water intake will help a LOT. 64 ounces is the minimum, and people rarely get that much. but for heavier people and people who have had wls, we need far more than that. I actually used a water intake calculator to see how much I should be drinking at 320 pounds and it's 1.7 gallons (217 ounces). No way can I get all that in, but damn it if I haven't been trying! Since getting more water in, I feel much better. Hang in there.

WOOHOOOO congratulations! That is so fantastic. I'm super happy for you. Keep up the awesome work, very inspiring.

Actually, it varies person by person, and surgeon by surgeon. Some surgeons say "no caffeine ever again" and some allow a cup of coffee per day at 6 months out, and some allow only decaf, etc. My surgeon basically said she can't stop me, but highly recommends I stay away from it for at least several months more. My body is going through huge changes, and getting all my Water in is already difficult, and coffee dehydrates you. Fortunately I've never been much of a coffee person. But still, make sure you ask your surgeon.

Most people have that "OMG WHAT HAVE I DONE" phase where everything is difficult and it feels like far more pain and effort than it is worth. Speaking as someone who is a little over three months out, I promise you, it will get better. Most likely very soon. Your body has been through an enormous trauma and it's still reeling from that. Give yourself and it some time to adjust and heal. Keep thinking about why you did this in the first place. Try to stay positive.

sounds like you may be dehydrated, not getting in enough Protein, have a Vitamin deficiency, or some combination of those. are you following the plan carefully? have you had blood work recently to check your vitamin levels?