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How do I minimize scars after weight loss surgery?
facebro29 replied to VSG4Mag's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I've been using Palmers Cocoa Butter and my scars have healed very well. Scars are flat and really fading. Had surgery Oct 2016 -
6 months out and sleep is terrible
facebro29 replied to facebro29's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks for the advice. Just got my blood tests back and my B12 is low. -
6 months out and sleep is terrible
facebro29 replied to facebro29's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you!! Just had my blood tests done will call the surgery to see if the results are in. -
I'm about 6months out and I remember thinking I was hungry as well but it was gas. I also noticed when I ate things I'm not supposed to have like sugar the 'hunger' gets worse. I've stopped doing that and back on high protein and rarely get hungry now. Hang in there.
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October 2016-Surgery Date. Where are you now?
facebro29 replied to Sleevie1981's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
But saying that (about constipation) I have found that if I have ice cream I have to be VERY close to the toilet!! Needless to say I have stayed away from ice cream!! -
October 2016-Surgery Date. Where are you now?
facebro29 replied to Sleevie1981's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Still have a constipation problem after so many months!! I need to go back to my nutritionist because I still don't think I eat enough or eat enough of the 'right' things. -
October 2016-Surgery Date. Where are you now?
facebro29 replied to Sleevie1981's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Surgery date 4th Oct HW - 311 CW - 236 GW - 168 75lbs down which could be more but was on holiday the last 3 months. -
What foods and spices can you no longer tolerate post-surgery?
facebro29 replied to mattyl88's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I used to love garlic but if I smell it on someone's breath or small it I get nauseated. So weird. -
Husband having hard time with solid protein. Suggestions?
facebro29 replied to QueenOfTheTamazons's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Tuna was a Godsend in the first few weeks on solids. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
What foods and spices can you no longer tolerate post-surgery?
facebro29 replied to mattyl88's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
OMG and ice cream. Even a little sets me off Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
What foods and spices can you no longer tolerate post-surgery?
facebro29 replied to mattyl88's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
For me anything acid based. Oranges, pineapple, certain salad dressings, tomatoes, apples and very fatty foods or deep fried. I have acid reflux so the acid based foods no no makes sense for me. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
Dumping! [emoji1360]????[emoji40]
facebro29 replied to sanaa.a's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had the worse dumping episode today since surgery. I never ever ever want to feel like that again. It was a mistake on my part. I had an empanada (forgotten it was fried) half a mini fish cake (fried) and 5 chips (fried). I didn't think about the implications when I ordered. Never again. Worst diarrhoea, sweating, shaking ever. Please don't put yourself through it. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App -
.....and 70lbs down, 8 dress sizes down and 27 inches lost. I'll take that!! Woo hoo!!
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Officially 4 months out today
facebro29 replied to facebro29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'll take the droopy skin any day rather than where I was. Droopy skin has to do with genetics. You can't predict if you will have it or not. My skin isn't droopy per se but i have bat wings and legs are like that as well. I'll take it can always do something about it later. I'm going to use a personal trainer but apparently the guy I spoke to today said the power plates are really good for helping with saggy skin. I'll try that on Monday. -
Officially 4 months out today
facebro29 replied to facebro29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I thought my starting weight shows on my ticker but if not starting weight was 311lbs. As far as tips I strictly stick to eating Protein first with any meal and then if I can eat veggies I will. I've stayed away from bread, Pasta, and rice. I do allow myself carbs but I've switched from white potatoes to sweet potatoes. Cooking in advance helps as well. I can't do that whole meal prep for the week because I'm so fussy with food because I have to be in a mood to eat it haha. I cook portions for a couple of days. Water is sooooo important. At the moment I've only been walking 3-5miles but just joined a gym today as I am having problems with loose legs and arm 'skin'. I've bought compression garments to help with that. I want to tone up and still loose. I have another 4.5st or 66lbs to go. I want to be 100lbs lost by my birthday in May so will step it up a notch ????. Good luck to you all on your journey. I'm only just feeling like this surgery was the right thing for me. -
Numbness in legs and stomach, tingling in feet
facebro29 replied to Kaitlin Ashley's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks for the info. I went to the doctor and they gave me meds for nerve pain and it hasn't worked at all. I still don't know what this is all about. I've had this feeling now since end of December. Going back to the doctor again next week ????. Good luck on your appt with the dr. -
Antidepressants in the first few days
facebro29 replied to Trancendence's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon wouldn't let me take any meds til day 3 that's even with the liquid form of the tablet but each surgeon is different. Hope you get the answers you need -
Antidepressants in the first few days
facebro29 replied to Trancendence's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor gave me the liquid form of my anti-depressant. Wasn't very nice taste so had to mix is with Crystal Light but got me through the first 6 weeks just fine. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I've learned when I eat to fast either I have hiccups or bad heart burn. I always have to remind myself to slow down. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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So I've started trying to introduce salad to my diet. Needless to say this has not gone well. For some reason I have had issues digesting this. I've tried many things and the only thing that works is not actually having salad leaves. Which is solooo weird. I've read many people have problems with salad but didn't understand why but now I do!! It's OK I'm down almost 70lbs since surgery so I will take that!!
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Salad - 4 months out
facebro29 replied to facebro29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
It's not like that for everyone Hun just for me. I've had some reflux issues since week 5 so maybe why I can't tolerate it. -
Salad - 4 months out
facebro29 replied to facebro29's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I get really bad reflux. I cannot digest it properly seems like it gets stuck in my throat and it burns!! I chew and chew then swallow but doesn't help. -
HAPPY HEALTHY HOLIDAYS CHALLENGE!
facebro29 replied to Dashofpixiedust8's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
250 for me again this week Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Numbness in legs and stomach, tingling in feet
facebro29 replied to Kaitlin Ashley's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Funnily enough I have been experiencing the same symptoms to the point where I had an ambulance called out to me because of it. I've seen my doctor and they've put me on nerve pain relief but it hasn't helped. I feel it more pins and needles/numbness when I'm moving around. It's been going on for at least a month now. Just had my bloods done on yesterday. I will see what the results say and see if this truly the problem. Good luck on finding an answer for you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
I can't wear my engagement ring anymore because it's to big. I only wear my wedding band. It's big as well but stays on my finger better than my engagement ring. Will get it resized next year. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App