Elidh
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Sleep 💤 improvement address WLS
Elidh replied to EsojLabina's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Symptoms of diabetes can include polyuria (frequent urination) and nocturia (nighttime urination). With sleep apnea, nocturia is often present as as well. So, if your apnea and diabetes resolve, you may very well not experience nocturia in the future. -
What is your height, pre surgery weight and your 6 month post op weight?
Elidh replied to Chantrella's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow - you’ve done well! I was 200# at surgery (VSG). I’m 5’4”. Surgery was on July 9, 2020. At 6 months I was 162# (38# loss). Today I am almost 14 mos. post-op and I am 149#. In recent months, I maybe lose 1# a month, and at this rate, it could take another year for me to get to goal, but I am of good cheer and stick to my new eating habits. Hang in there! -
Pre-Op Diet and Constipation
Elidh replied to DaisyAndSunshine's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Daily Miralax for me, too! -
Great job - cute photo of you, too!
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I need a pep talk (rant to follow)
Elidh replied to hauntedhideaway's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
When I had my psych consult (pre-op), the therapist said I hadn’t failed those scores of diets over the years; the diets had failed me. Having had the bariatric surgery, I have to say this: No, it has not been easy, but I feel like my body is my friend now, and I’m not always fighting it to get my weight down. -
Enhanced sense of smell during pre-op diet? Or am I just smelly 😭
Elidh replied to Summermoose's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there Summermoose. You might be in ketosis. That can cause some smells. -
Yup, I would say my hair loss lasted about 3 months.
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Not feeling restriction with soft food
Elidh replied to cellbell's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Agree you won’t feel as much restriction with puréed and soft foods. -
Exactly One year today!!
Elidh replied to MandoGetsSleeved's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
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Hi rjan, I enjoyed reading your post. I was sleeved in July 2020, having a SW of 200# at 5’4”, similar to your stats. I am losing weight at a REALLY slow pace at this point. It has taken me 8 mos. to lose the last 10 lbs!! I figure it’s due to 1) a relatively low starting BMI, 2) my age (68), and 3) having the sleeve vs. the bypass. But your post is personally encouraging to me; I’ll keep plugging along!
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Sweet!! Congrats!!
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Today I Hit My Biggest Goal to Date
Elidh replied to Charlie C's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Congrats, Charlie!! -
WOWSA!! You look fabuliciouso!
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I’m a fellow Ohioan and Virgo too! Congrats on your date - such an adventure!
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Question need answering Help Please
Elidh replied to michellenoe10's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I’d talk to your nutritionist. It may very well be that you aren’t consuming enough calories. -
Approved! O frabjous day! Calloo! Callay!
Elidh replied to vikingbeast's topic in Insurance & Financing
So nice to hear how smooth it went - congrats, Viking! -
Wow - well done!! What an inspiration you are!!
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Weight Gain 5 Days Following Surgery
Elidh replied to MCinTX's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yup, it’s fluids. Best to not weigh until 3 weeks or so post op. -
9 Days post-DS Surgery problems with Protein Shakes
Elidh replied to Randall Morgan's topic in Duodenal Switch Surgery Forum
Some folks swear by Fairlife protein shakes (personally, I prefer Premier, but ymmv). -
Also, make sure you’re taking in enough fluids.
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Think I am in trouble 3 months out
Elidh replied to SoulGardener's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Agree - you should call your surgeon -
Intense pain and surgeon doesn’t respond? I’d go to the ER. Hope you get some relief and feel better!
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Completely over the darn scale
Elidh replied to AlleyKitten46's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
I am 13 months post-op and losing about 1-1.5 pounds/month at this point. We are all different and lose at different rates. -
Fluid!! Don’t weigh until 2-3 weeks postop!
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Hi Garay, after my sleeve surgery I didn’t weigh for several weeks, and now, a year out I only weigh once a week. Back before I had surgery, whenever I was on a diet (many, many diets) I weighed daily, and my mood was dictated by the scale. I’m determined to get away from that mindset now. Sorry, I’m rambling…..you’re doing fine!
