agirlhasnofluff

I'm in St. Tammany. Salvation Army is actually a very good, reputable charity. They give back to the community and invest in actually helping people. Goodwill, however, does not! Salvation army is the only one I donate to, but I'll look into St. Vincent. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

I just moved from TX to LA, and we're still in temporary housing. When I packed, I threw all my dress clothes in Rubbermaids and brought them with me to temporary housing. Some mornings, I grab 3 pairs of pants before I find ones that will stay up. Yesterday, I finally started going through the Rubbermaids and tossing out anything over a size 14 or an xl shirt. This means I'm now down to what clothing I've purchased since moving to Louisiana! All that space those Rubbermaids took up in the car was wasted! Doh. Ah well. Live and learn. Now to find the local salvation army to donate all those clothes to! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Easy was eating junk and staying fat. Not easy is eating junk, staying fat, having the worst stomachache of your life, and then spending several hours crapping your brains out while gagging your brains out over the stench. Yeah. I am the type of person who learns that way. No more corn nuggets. Ever. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Greater New Orleans Metro. Who is your surgeon? Hope you're doing well with your recovery! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Anyone had a DS in Louisiana or a PCP there that's familiar with the DS? I move to LA in a few days, but I'm only just over 2 months post-op. I'm terrified to leave my surgeon and his care, but this is happening! I need to find a new doc to monitor my bloodwork and make sure I don't get malnourished! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

I'm 9 or 10 weeks out. Mine are super light colored. Yellow or tan. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

I've puked from taking a sip of Water directly after eating. Sometimes, I have to wait an hour or more until my tummy feels up to drinking again. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

I absolutely did not try anything I wasn't supposed to when my diet was restricted. And now? I still don't! (I'm nearly 8 weeks out.) I took two tiny, tiny bites of pumpkin cheesecake at a work bake off, and I still feel guilty! So, no, we didn't all eat things we shouldn't have. And I struggle. Everyday. I go to the grocery store and just flip packages over to read the carb and sugar contents, and then I walk away. I did eat the rice flour breaded fried shrimp, when I was cleared to eat all the things, and after puking my guts out and not being able to eat or drink the rest of the day, I may never try fried food again. But dammit, I'm fat because of food. I'm going to become unfat through food and willpower and the talents of my surgeon! And if I make stupid choices, please make fun of me to help me see the stupidity in my choices! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

I had a duodenal switch, which is supposed to create gas so foul it'll make wallpaper peel. Except I only have fit bad the first week or two. I'm 7 weeks post op, and my poop smells pretty normal. But I also am very strict about carb intake. I read before surgery that carbs can make poop super stinky. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

I'm 6 weeks post op from a duodenal switch, and I've got half my house packed up and in the garage. I'll be moving when I'm about 9 or 10 weeks post op. The thing is, I gotta do what I gotta do, and right now, that means packing and moving to another state. So far, I've only had minor issues with lifting heavy boxes and feeling the pull in my belly. Otherwise, a okay. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Naah, I'm more of a chips and guac girl myself. It's cool to eat those one week out, right? I ate them first day out, while still in the hospital, and I've lost like 856 pounds in 3 months, so you'll be just fine. Good luck! Experiment away and post here so everyone will know how the vets have no idea what they're talking about, as well as the doctors and nutritionists. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

@@amethyst391 Glad you did research before committing! I'm pretty sure a LOT of people don't! I heard talk while I was in the hospital about how he's more or less running a factory for wls. I commented to one of the pre op test folks about why I chose the surgeon I did. He asked me who else I considered. I told him I looked into Dr. Kim, but the guy losing his legs scared me. The guy was like, "oh, you heard about that, did you?" I told him it came up easily when I Googled! He said they (the pre op testing folks) keep their opinions about doctors to themselves, but he's glad people can find reviews of doctors on line. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

My daughter is 13 and sleeps in my bed, typically. She is completely oblivious to my snoring and sleep apnea. My sleep apnea slowly got worse as I got fatter, but she sleeps like a rock, so when I asked her if I was gasping in my sleep, she had no idea. I happen to sleep very hard, too, so when people's spouses don't notice, it's probably because it's a gradual onset, they aren't educated about sleep apnea, or they sleep like rocks and don't notice anything while asleep! The CPAP changed my life for the better though! I highly recommend people who are always tired or needing naps get a sleep study done. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

My 13 year old watched a video of a DS surgery so that she could better understand what I would be dealing with. She also learned about proper eating after DS with me and would remind me to drink or eat Protein. (not that I really needed her to remind me, but she wants her mama to be healthy and successful). Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

I about laughed myself stupid over this one. Did you go ahead and stock up on the grilled cheese sandwiches, too? I think you're making a pretty good start for your post-op needs! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App