MSTieMom

Yes... I’ve had it since I was 10 or so. It’s one of those things that I don’t tell people about because it’s too hard to explain and makes me sound either crazy or like a total bitch or both. It’s hard. It effects relationships. It makes it hard to be out in public. A specialist about 10 years ago recommended and fitted me for this thing that looks like a hearing aid but is actually a small white noise maker. It helped but eventually broke and was too costly to replace. So now my life is surrounded by fans ... as in white noise fans, not adoring fans. In a pinch (like in public near a gum chewer that I can’t escape) I slip in ear plugs. It’s horrible to live with and I pray for relief . So far there has been no miracle healing, but I find ways to cope. Triggers can lead to a serious fight or flight respond - anxiety and repulsion that are unbearable until you can get away from the source. You learn to get creative in avoiding triggers or at least masking them as much as possible. Yes it’s neurological in nature, but there are some audiologists that help people that suffer with this. Good luck and I’m sorry to hear so many people have this.

2 ... but I’m sips (loop ds)

I can relate .... when I was first sleeved I felt similar. I didn’t realize how much joy I took in eating until I was forced to just have protein shakes. I does get better, especially as your diet advances. You will once again find pleasure in food (healthier food and smaller portions ... but variety helps tremendously!) Of course finding joy and pleasure in things other than food is important to establish as well ... but I just wanted to echo with others that I can relate and it definitely gets better. Hang in there!

First, awesome job on a NSV! Second, you can get a ring spacer for about $5. Little clear silicone thing that wraps around the band (on the palm side where it isn’t noticeable. They sell them on amazon and elsewhere. But for a quick fix if you don’t like having rings on your middle finger is to try switching it over to your right hand. If you are right handed you might find your right hand is slightly larger and the rings might fit better there.

Sorry for typos .. must be the sugar high. Lol! Also I can’t figure out how to edit posts on the app...

How is everyone doing with the holidays? I’ve had too much chocolate ... I can’t believe the scale drops even when I eat horribly. What is this magic?? I know slow but steady, and I know I shouldn’t press my luck. I have to keep the chocolate to the curb. Other Sips/ Sadi-s patients... do you know how long your common channel is? I learned mine is 300 cm which I think seems longer than what I’ve read is typical.

Thanks for sharing your numbers, deltagirl - you are doing great!! It’s good to see how other revisions to SIPS are doing. I’m now 3 weeks out from a sleeve to sips revision and about 9 or 10 lbs down. I’m very happy with this start, although I’m sure it will slow down. I need to add exercise - as you have wisely incorporated ... I’ve just been to lazy. ;)

Glad to read you are doing well - 45 lbs is excellent! I am a sleeve to sips revision too. I had my sleeve about 7 years and did well but then had some regain after pregnancy that I couldn’t lose. So I had my surgery just over a week ago. Like you, I thought the surgery was a breeze. No pain meds needed. No nausea. Easy peasy. My doc had me on a week of clear liquids which was torture because I felt fine and I was plenty hungry. I was a good little patient though and stuck with broth , water, and sugar free popsicles for a week. Once released to full liquids I have to admit I’ve been very much pushing the definition of full liquid. Cottage cheese, for example, that I did not put through a blender as instructed. I’ve had no problems. I feel like the post op diet instructions should be modified for sips patients who have a sleeve that isn’t touched. I honestly feel like I could eat anything and be ok right now... but I’m stick with full liquids and mild “cheats” like the cottage cheese. My starting weight was around 265. I’d love to get down to 180 or so but I’d be happy at 200 too. I don’t mind having a little squish on my bones. Anyway - I’ve enjoyed reading your posts and wish you well on getting those last 25 lbs off! See ya around.