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My family was allowed to come see me in the recovery area, since the staff knew it would be a while before I got to my own room.

Yes, they found the leak before they closed me up (laparoscopic), so they fixed it right away. Have had no other issues since.

One thing I don't like about losing weight: I'm losing my boobs, too! They were already fairly small for my size (barely a C cup at 400+ pounds is not exactly substantial), and now they're even smaller -- and, most annoyingly, FLATTER. Got a new bra and had to get a B cup, which is ridiiiiiiiiculous to me. Who on earth needs a B cup at 350+ pounds?!?! Me, apparently. I hope they don't get any smaller!

My surgery (bypass) ended up being six hours (had expected three) because of a leak that had to be repaired. I was in the recovery area for nine hours, not because of any issues with ME but because the hospital had a shortage of rooms available. So keep in mind that even if everything with your surgery/recovery goes well, you could be in the recovery area longer than expected due to other factors!

I almost got those ones but bought the Vitafusion gummies instead. They're delicious, and I like not having ANOTHER pill to take.

Congrats!

Had my three-month follow-up appointment yesterday, and I'm pleased to report that my surgeon is happy with my progress (even though I need to exercise more). I quote: "I wish more patients were like you" (because I haven't had any major issues and didn't have any concerns/questions).

IIRC, I don't think I sneezed until after my pain had mostly eased. Maybe you'll be equally lucky!

Stats first: HW 427.4 (Jan. 2) SW: 413 (Feb. 15) Last week: 355.4 Today: 353 So, down 2.4 since last week, 60 since surgery and 74.4 overall. Not much to report this week, really. I see my surgeon tomorrow afternoon for my three-month follow-up.

Same. Thrift stores, yard sales, and hand-me-downs, oh my!

I'm here, I'm here! When I initially started the process three years ago (this week, actually), I was at 416. Lost some, gained some, then switched programs, started my new program, gained some more at first (I wasn't the best at eating on-plan pre-op) and had my highest weight at 427.4 in January. Surgery weight was 413. Down to 354 now, 13 weeks post-op.

If you're anything like me, you'll find a LOT to relate to in this new personal essay from the ever-fabulous author Roxane Gay about her decision to have weight loss surgery earlier this year: https://medium.com/s/unrulybodies/the-body-that-understands-what-fullness-is-f2e40c40cd75

It's slower now than it was at first (I averaged 10 pounds a week for the first three weeks), but I'm still averaging 3.5-4 pounds a week (though there are good weeks and bad weeks).

You're younger than me (by 8 years), but weight/height wise, you're about the same size I was when I had surgery in February -- I was 413 pounds and am 5'2.5". You can do it!

There's something weird afoot with your ticker, and I don't mean your heart:

Am I really going to be the last one to post last week and the first one to post this week? Guess so! Stats first: HW 427.4 (Jan. 2) SW: 413 (Feb. 15) Last week: 359.2 Today: 355.4 So, down 3.8 since last week, 57.6 since surgery and 72 overall. Another good week, though not as good as last week. Hair loss has DEFINITELY started in earnest now; I can tell a difference in the amount that comes out in the shower. Thankfully, I haven't noticed a difference on my head yet, though I'm sure I will. Started taking hair/skin/nails vitamins and bought some biotin shampoo and thickening conditioner; hopefully the combination will help keep it under control so it doesn't get TOO bad. Hit three months out yesterday. Over the last few days I've seen several people (friends/acquaintances and distant relatives) who commented (positively) on my weight loss being noticeable. I still can't see it for the most part, other than in my face.

Woohoo! Great job!

I was super disappointed to realize I'd shrunk out of my favorite shirt, which I'd only been able to wear a few times.

At my last pre-op appointment (the big group one), we were told "avoid straws in the early stages, and then be careful with them." I didn't use straws until I hit regular food stage (five weeks out), and I have had no problems with them.

I gained 7 pounds at the hospital and by one week post-op I was down 9.6 pounds from my pre-op weight.

I've never heard of Gatorade Zero, but I love Propel and like Powerade Zero. I've yet to find a flavor of Propel that I didn't like.