sassyfrass23

Hey! I'm doing really well. Thank you for checking in on me! As of this morning, the scale showed 197.9. That's a total loss of 60 lbs. I'm in awe at my progress but so so grateful to be where I am so far! I hope everything goes well for you and UHC covers thst revision. I've heard/read such horrendous experiences with the band and feel horrible for anyone stuck with it and the complications they have to endure. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Yesterday marked 8 weeks post op for me and for the most part- I feel great! But I do have one question for all my RNY pals...when did your appetite/hunger return? In these 8 weeks, I have truly felt "hungry" once. And it was because I slept later than usual one morning (11 hours total ) and felt a slight bit of hunger when I awoke. With that said- I was prepared more to fight the head hunger that everyone talks about. And I never imagined I would have to FORCE myself to eat. It's great for the most part except, there are times when I have to make myself eat and it just makes me nauseous. I rarely struggle with head hunger as well [knocking on wood]. If it were up to me, I wouldn't have to eat at all with how well I feel. But we all know that's not healthy Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

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Thanks, @@JamieLogical ! I truly hope it doesn't come down to plastics for me, but there's honestly no telling. I am still early on and haven't been able to get a good feel for how my skin is going to react to the rapid weight loss. But if I do end up considering, I'll definitely contact you! By the way- congrats on your marathon the other day! I hope to pick up running as I become more comfortable (physically). But I think I'm going to have to force myself to do it...lol. Even when I was in high school and super fit, I disliked it. @@CowgirlJane I appreciate your words so so much. I know that the mental aspect of this is going to be far more challenging than the physical. And I do have emotions/thoughts that I need to address and work on as far as my appearance goes. No matter how I look in the end, I want to look at and love myself. But most of all, I want to be healthy. Sunday I experienced a horrible reminder of why I embarked on this journey to begin with. A very dear friend of mine had a massive heart attack at only 41 years old. He gave up smoking a few years ago, but remained overweight. His heart attack went on for 90 minutes and he had to be shocked three times to get his heart going. He's in CCU and has been in a medically induced coma since the accident (he was driving when it hit). They are warming his body back up slowly to begin assessing his brain activity for any damage. That's what I am trying to avoid. I think the waist trainer is off the table (although it was never really a serious option). I've received plenty from this topic, most of which was unexpected but needed/necessary.

@@Renkoss thank you! We'll said! @@OutsideMatchInside what you say makes total sense. I will keep that in mind for future post and will leave them to WLS only. I forget how many bitter people there are in this world who take their self hatred out on others. Not saying that is the case here at all. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

All I'm saying is that if "opinions" were expressed in a more tactful manner, it would be beneficial for everyone. But...I somehow forgot we were surrounded by the WLS police who know all and are entitled to be crude and bich*y because they're now vets or what have you. You have newbies here who ONLY view post and are too intimidated to ask questions or request help because they see responses from people like you. People who immediately feel the need to belittle someone over something simple. Aka...keyboard warriors. I didn't ask if I could cheat and advance my diet without my doctors orders. I didn't ask if I could resume carbonated drinks. I didn't ask if I could pick up smoking again. I didn't ask if I could begin weight training and dismiss my doctors orders to limit myself to 15 lbs for 2 more weeks. I believe my question was valid and for information only. Now, had I gone out, purchased a waist trainer, tried it for a few days and then hit up BP for opinions, I may have reacted differently to your response. But it was a simple question. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

It's responses like that piss me off and make me strongly consider leaving Bariatric pal. I came here for OPINIONS not snarky responses such as this. I never once said I was going shopping this weekend to purchase one. I was simply fishing for reviews of those who HAVE used them or researched them. That is it. And for the record- I didn't cut out 85% of my stomach, I had my organs rerouted and a pouch created. If I missread your response, I apologize, but your entire response came off as rude and inappropriate for this discussion. Almost motherly if you will...and that's not how I prefer to be spoken to. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch I am definitely in the beginning stages. I think the many pictures on my IG feed over the past few days is what sparked my interest. I agree...IF they were to be safe and healthy, I am still too far out from benefitting from one. I was just intrigued and wanted to talk to the WLS community and see what everyone thought. The idea is off the table...I was just curious I definitely don't have the anticipation of a perfect body after I lose these final 90ish lbs. I know there will be flaws, so I'm hoping I will truly learn to love myself and every wrinkle, roll and dimple that may stick around. Even if I were to, I know there will be days where I simply do not like what I see. I can already tell this will be more of a mental challenge than a physical one. But I'm up for the job. I will say that I am walking away from this conversation with some good suggestions from @@OutsideMatchInside for the workout vest. But I won't put that into effect for another month or so and my Water goal is easily met on a daily basis. Forget the cartwheels and backflips...I'd want it to do dishes and laundry!! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

All the more reason to always ask/research before attempting. I thought I had come across the dangerous facts in the past, but these past few days, I have seen many WLS ladies I follow on IG using these and it surprised me. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App (And as stated above, none of this is for anyone else but myself.) Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I don't necessarily view it as an insult to women. My stomach is probably my BIGGEST problem and the one thing I'm most self conscious about. In almost 7 years, I have not been able to wear a shirt to work without a cardigan because of this. Or a baggy thirty on weekends when doing activities. My hopes are that as I lose the weight, my stomach will get to an ideal size that nothing more than Spanx is necessary. Hopefully even that won't be needed. This isn't for me to fit some mold of what society expects of me. This is for me to feel comfortable because I personally do not like to look at myself in the mirror while seeing every roll through my shirts. I want a smooth, yet curvy torso. Not because society tells me that's what's sexy but what I think is sexy. My legs on the other hand, I don't want pencils for legs. I want thick/fit legs. I have an idea of what I want my body to look like. And it's going to take work on my part to get there. Just looking at options. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

That's perfect! My only concern is that I'm in the beginning stages of weight loss. Tomorrow marks 4 weeks for me as a matter of fact. Do I need to wait on items such as this until I get closer to goal or a few months out? Or go ahead and begin utilizing it now? I'm going to the gym at this point for cardio and will be released from weight/lifting restrictions in 2 more weeks. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

I've seen quite a variety of opinions on the topic across social media and figured I'd come here for a few more. Wondering if anyone has used a waist trainer since WLS and if so, how do you like it? Any specific brands/styles you prefer over another? As I continue to lose, I have thought about the possibility of using a waist trainer to help give me the curves I don't necessarily have? I believe I have more of an apple shape than any. However, I don't want to waist my money if they're a lost cause? Thoughts? Opinions? Go!!

I'm nearing 4 weeks post op from RNY and can already tell I'm going to need to add something to my daily routine to help move things along. o.0 Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

Mine! I work in IT...in Healthcare...so when I got to the OR, I immediately found the Da Vinci robot and stared in awe. My incisions never bothered me. And my pain was a minimum after day 4! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App

You look amazing! And so does the pretty blouse! Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App