KristenLe

I would ask surgeon about the bulge - that doesn't seem like it would be food related.

My BMI is high 52 and I don't have the typical liver shrinking diet either. They do for higher BMIs though.

Hummus, cottage cheese, soft cheese, greek yogurt, beans, tuna, baked fish, ... You need to get your protein and water in.

The gas used during surgery can cause this - moving around and walking should help. I would definitely call your surgeon to be sure it's not anything else.

Prayers for you both dealing with clots!!! Very scary and I'm glad you got care before anything happened. If anyone has unexpected or severe pain - don't take chances and wait.

My Program has evening seminars but all individual appointments are 8-5. The appointment time is fairly typical for medical specialists. It's suggested we give 30 days notice for FMLA. Could you have asked for a different surgery date?

Do you have anything with electrolytes? There's not much on clear liquid diet with calories. Just keep drinking. Try sugar free popsicles or jello.

There are definitely alot of scammers and posers on sites. I actually only did 2 sites specific to "big" women. I was not optimistic but figured I'd try and see what happened.

What do you say in your messages? What dating site? I was where you are at 40 too and then met my BF a year later and we've been together going on 7 years.

@@BairwithMe You look fantastic and your loss so far is excellent! Keep it up!

This could be from dehydration. Be sure to drink fluids before bed. Hang in there!

You should check in with your surgeon if you can't keep anything down.

Everyone (just about) stalls - particularly at 3 weeks. Your body is adjusting - just keep to your plan and it'll come off.

How much sodium and carbs in those Chicharrones?

I'm still pre-surgery so take my opinion for what it's worth. I'd add Protein and get rid of tortilla. Save that room for protein. Actually - I'd skip the veggies until you can eat more and have protein. I don't think you're having enough calories either.

Emotions are high due to hormones. Just stay strong - it'll improve!

@@Babbs legal to break windows here...not that it would stop me if illegal. People suck!

@@brittanylau Definitely talk to your Team about this - everyone seems to have different plans.

@@Blewis913 Congrats!!! Here's to a good recovery!!!

@@jennjones5 big difference in being 6 months vs 6 weeks out. Just saying...

This is what I'm doing... - getting help with emotional eating / mindless eating - read book about how to deal with life after WLS (emotionally mostly) - eat high Protein, lowcarb with 5-6 small meals a day (3 hours in between) -50% protein/50% produce - eat slowly - mindful eating - use small plates - cut out bread, Pasta and rice (or start to) - read nutrition labels - keep to less than 5 GMs fat and sugars Good luck! Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App

Do you want children in the future? If so - I'd wait it out until you've lost weight - if possible. What's the cause of the enlarged heart? You should get your gallbladder removed at the time of DS surgery. Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App

I put them in a bowl of cold water and peel them.

@@Heidijenn Please consider all of the health problems associated with obesity. If surgery is not right for you then please speak to your Dr about a weight loss program before your health declines or worse.

No - very doubtful for any plan but especially Medicare. Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App