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Hello all! So I recently hit my six month mark and have been able to lose 100 pounds! As exciting as that is, since hitting that mark I have been sitting at a stall. Anyone else experience this around 6 months? Suggestions?

My doctor said its okay to start using some if I need it (3 months post op). I was told to take chewable and to eat something after taking it to help it not sit in the stomach.

Hello all, I thought I would reach out here since I'm not getting that great of a response from the support group set up by the doctors I had surgery with. My issue has been anxiety. Just awful anxiety over the littlest things since surgery. I didn't hang any anxiety prior to surgery but since, it's been something else. I worry over the smallest ache and pain thinking it's something worse. I lay awake at night worried about falling asleep. I start having chest pain a few weeks ago, ended up in the ER and after a bunch of blood work and normal EKG, they sent me on my way. I had an EKG done in July when I met with the cardiologist prior to surgery and she gave me an all clear. The pain is left side of chest and into my back. Comes and goes without any reason and when it does come, I often stress myself out more. I contacted my pcp to get on something for this anxiety. He prescribed a med that takes up to four weeks todo any good, so that habana been working that great for me. I often catch myself Google searching for answer and that's just a bad idea. Any Adobe out there? Anyone dealing with the same thing? (Currently 5 weeks post op)

The meds have really helped. I'm against a lot of medications just because of how I feel they make me feel. Personally, he prescribed me Xanax to help with the anxiety at night. I don't take if every night, but when things are bad I do. It helps. If you're prescribed something, this means your doctor feels the benefits outweigh the negatives. I would give it a try and see what happens. And yes, it does take time. Most days I feel like I'm losing my mind but it's getting better.

Sadly, I'm at almost two months out and still having issues. My doctor has prescribed me some anti anxiety meds to try and help when things get really bad. I would talk to your pcp and see if they can put you on something to help. I've also made an appointment with a psychologist to get some extra help.

When you walk the halls, they usually drape a hospital robe around your shoulders to cover up your back side better. I wanted to feel mode comfortable and at home, that's why j purchased one myself. After I was home from surgery, that robe was amazing because some days you just don't feel like doing much besides laying around and being comfy.

I HATE planet fitness. Sorry to be so blunt. They have days where they order in loads of pizza and have it set up by the front door. They also have ice cream socials. Don't risk going there and possibly falling into temptation. So many other great gyms out there that are not such a high cost. Also, look into your local YMCA. Some base their memberships by your income.

I'm from Wisconsin too! Had surgery 9/10/15 at Elmbrook in Brookfield.

Things to take to the hospital: - Comfortable slippers or slip-on shoes - Loose-fitting clothes - A puzzle book (crossword or sudoku) - A deck of playing cards - A laptop or iPad - An MP3 player with relaxing music - A good book and/or magazines - Your favorite pillow - Pen, paper, or a journal for recording thoughts and feelings -toothbrush and toothpaste -your own pads. Sometimes the shock of your body can cause a period -CHAPSTICK I also invested in a robe that was my favorite thing ever. I loved that they let me wear it while walking the floors after surgery. Good luck ladies! (And gentleman if any of you commented as well)

I had the same things you did the first few weeks after surgery. I would wake up feeling like I sucked on a sponge all night. After I started getting more fluids in and drinking a g2 every day, things seemed to even themselves out.

Hair is based on a three month cycle. When you have surgery, the nonessential parts of your body shut down. This includes hair. Around 3 months after surgery, you will see a hair loss for about a three month span. After that, you will start to develop new hair and as those come in, more may fall out. The best thing to do is to keep iron and protein up. Biotin helps some, but it's really only 10% of what makes up the hair growth. If you're losing hair at a year out, it could be possible that three months ago you may not have been at the right levels and that's what's causing the loss now.

Pudding at the second day?! That's crazy. Full liquids is anything that can run off a spoon. Try some yogurt mixed with a little milk.

At two weeks out I got the all clear for puréed foods. Which sounds a lot like what she's telling you to eat. There are so many things you can purée up. I liked cooked carrots, peas and also ricotta bake. The reason they don't want you to eat something so "solid" is just due to the internal incisions healing. They do t what to risk you getting a leak. It sucks, I know, protein starts to taste awful after all this time but try some puréed food.

I heard that there is no issue with extended release tablets. The only thing I was told was to not take capsules. Also, I had to crush all pills for the first two weeks after surgery. And split anything bigger than a tic tac.

Don't worry, you're not the only one.

The thing is, is I don't have chronic anxiety. This is sudden and only since surgery. And I attempted to get in to see a psychiatrist but the wok eat opening is mid December. My doctor has started me on a low dose anxiety med so hopefully the starts to help with things. This chest pain is just what frustrating because it causes a never ending circle of anxiety.

I did meet with one, unfortunately she made things much worse. She had to remind me many times how I had a chance of dying during surgery. She also had to tell me all about how she knew someone who died a few weeks after surgery. She was awful and made things worse. I did set up an appointment with another therapist in mid November.

No other symptoms besides the random chest pain and the occasional feeling like I can feel my heartbeat in my throat.

I take the pill still. My doctor had no issue with it. I am on the progestin only right now though due to the clotting risk after surgery. He said in a few weeks I can go back to my normal pill. However, I'm using the pill more as a help for regulating periods and helping with PMDD, not as my only contraception method.

My NUT recommend having thin crust pizza as a meal every now and then. Low on carbs and you get protein from the cheese and a veggie serving.

I'm truly blown away by this post. Did you not see a NUT or doctor before your surgery? I'm just shocked that they didn't explain the importance of protein and vitamins are to you. You need to be getting in no less than 60g of protein and 64oz of water. Plain simple water. Please get out of bed and start moving around, the risk of DVT is so high.

How great that you and your mom are doing it the same day! My sister and I had ours on 9/10/15. keep each other going with positive thoughts and know you can bounce thoughts and feelings off one another.

You're young, like I am. Just try and relax. I started reading more and journaling to help with my anxiety pre-op.

You clearly made it seem like you were going to continue smoking because your doctor didn't state it was an issue. And I'm not "hating" or being sour, I'm just giving it to you straight.

I was told no juice due to its high calorie and sugar content. My NUT did say if I'm really really craving it, to dilute it. 1oz of juice to 8oz of water. However be careful with citrus, it might not sit right.