elisa_rose

I had my surgery 8 months ago.. every once in a while I have severe stomach ache. For about 45 min to an hour.. It feels like someone is squeezing my stomach. I think it's gas but I don't know.. anyone experience this? If you have what do you do? It's terrible..

You will trust me !! Walk as much as you can it helps with EVERYTHING!! I had my surgery 8 months ago. It was the best thing I have ever done for myself. I still struggle sometimes but I've never regretted my decision. Not for a second.. good luck. If you ever have any questions feel free to ask:) good luck!!

How are you feeling? Are you dealing with everything ok?

For me I'm fine one minute and then I feels like my stomach is swollen. Then it feel like intense pressure in my stomach and back. Sorry if this is tmi but if I make myself vomit sometimes it goes away. My guess is gas or over eating.. thx for the help guys!!

I guess I'm the only one:(

Do you still have a drain in?

You lost 84 pounds already????? Wow that's crazy!! Congratulations!!! I'm slacking!!!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my surgery on December 6th. Almost 3 months ago.. I've lost 53 pounds already. I feel amazing! It is hands down the best thing I have ever done for myself!! I feel like a new person. Anyone having second thoughts and wants to ask me any questions please don't hesitate! HW: 250 SW: 238 CW: 197 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow.. you are going through a lot.. take it slow and do what you can. The weight will fall off as long as you eat right and try and walk.. I hope you feel better! Just think to yourself it's coming off faster then if you didn't have the surgery! Good luck sweetheart!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Same here I stalled a few times.. scale is moving slower. But like we were told this is a tool to help us lose not a solution:) ( I'm not saying you are thinking this) that's what i keep telling myself.. if the scale slows down I move more:) thank you for sharing your story with me:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If you dont mind me asking, How much weight have you lost? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Same problem!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Why second thoughts? 4weeks off... I lift at work. Needed extra time.. could have gone back after 3 weeks:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's exactly where I was after the first month... have patience. Trust me it will fall off. You started the gym earlier then me. Great job! I was tired a lot and walking seemed to really work for me. I stalled a bit so now I'm starting the gym. I'm very excited:) congratulations on your weight loss.. it gets better trust me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you:) Products: none Exercise: to lose the 50 pounds I just get moving. I have a Fitbit. As long as I was over 6500 steps I would lose the next day/) I'm starting the gym this weekend. I go on hikes and I have so much. Ore energy so I move more Meals: normal just smaller. Still don't eat rice, pasta or bread.. or I should say very little. Protein first chicken, fish, things like that and vegetables.. fruit. Protein shakes: premier protein. hope that helps. Ask as many as you would like:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations on your weight loss. Just think if you were trying to lose it without the surgery. You probably wouldn't be having so much success.. 50 pounds in this short period is amazing:) enjoy this journey;) again congratulations!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

To fast, more lose skin. Are you working out? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am 5'4.. my BMI was over 40.. I had the support of my doctors, fortunately it wasn't a problem. I had haters around me but I didn't let them effect my decision:) my first two weeks were good. I had a drain in at home. That was painful. Once they pulled that out I was in NO PAIN. It was hard to walk the morning I had the drain, later that day they pulled it out I walked a mile and a half home. There's a big difference after they remove that!! Yes I had my surgery in the states. Mount Sinai New York. Differently? No I don't think so. I was very prepared. I researched all the time. I started my pre op early so I wasn't scared when it was time. I wanted to know I could do it and have control. Also cut out coffee a month before to prevent headaches.. anything else you want to know please ask. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

the surgery wasn't hard. I had two c-sections they were definitely worse.. it's a little pain for a lot of pleasure afterwards:) pleasure of getting your life back:) good luck I hope everything works out for you!!! Keep in touch I would love to hear how you make out with your 100 pound weigh loss:) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You're doing a great job!!! That's 31 pounds!! Just listen to the Doctor and eat what they tell you. It's slow at first.. congratulations on your weight loss! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would say the hardest part of this experience is getting my mind and stomach on the same page.. you look at a plate of food and think you need to finish it all to be satisfied but your stomach says hell no!! It's a very strange feeling. Hard to explain unless you go through it. Even though you are full you mind thinks your not because you had two bites... it takes a little while to get used to that. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you:) I truly feel like a new person.. all around.. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The Left two pictures are my before. I do not have any full pictures because i used to hate how I looked.. I have so much more confidence now;) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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