The Greater Fool

Every post-op here was once a pre-op, so on that basic level we can relate. Some of us started at a lower weight than you, others at a higher weight. Not all of us had hip or knee replacements, but those that did can relate, and those that didn't can relate to the chronic pain we suffered anyhow. I'm sure some number of folks here have experienced the same combinations of diagnoses and interventions that you have. A lot of others come close. One thing most of us learned is we are not as unique, nor are we as alone as many of us thought. Good luck, Tek

I never found much of anything that helped with the under pannus issues. My recollection is the yeast infections, irritations, smells, etc. got better as I neared and passed goal. Compression garments helped (I used running tights) keep the pannus from going one direction while I was going another. Get yourself to a doctor and get your issues documented, as it will make your abdominoplasty (Tummy-Tuck) a "reconstructive" procedure for which insurance will pay, as opposed to "cosmetic" for which insurance will generally not pay. A history of failed attempts to deal with issues is important, or at least it was for me. Good luck, Tek

I don't believe "Veteran's" in this context is about military service, rather it is about having had WLS a number of months, years, or decades in the past. Good luck, Tek

There are several about. I'm a happy camper. Good luck, Tek

Congratulations! Tek

I eat 3oz protein, 1oz veggies per meal or when my pouch says to stop, whichever comes first. There are days when it's 2 bites and the meal is done. I very rarely go over. I learned long ago that in a battle of wills my pouch wins hands down. Good luck, Tek

I think it's root is 'Distal' so making the existing bypass more distal, more intestines bypassed. Good luck, Tek ETA: Revision of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass with Limb Distalization ...

Hi. I'm not in your target demographic, but I dislike seeing posts asking for help that don't get a response. At 3 months my program was 3 meals a day, no snacks. Meals consisted of 3oz protein, 1oz veggies, sometimes with a smidgen of a starch. The protein was usually chicken, pork, beef, often with a touch of flavorful sauce, but in a pinch things like cheese, beans. While I didn't do snacks, if I got hungry I would do SF popsicles, this way I had flavor and 5 calories to give my stomach something to do. SF popsicles were a life savor for me early on, so I tended to lean on them a bit later too. Gosh, I think I'll by a box next grocery trip. There was a time at about 2 years post-op that I was binge running (about 90 miles a week) where my plan was increased to 6 meals per day plus a protein shake. I hated it, I felt like you that I was constantly eating, about the only time I wasn't was when I was running. Oh, I'm not saying you should do my plan. Many people I knew back in the day did 3 meals and 3 snacks. Many did protein drinks for a meal or even two. I think the primary thing is they ate to plan to be successful, just as you're trying to do. You have a good goal working to conform your eating to plan. keep at it. Good luck, Tek

Yes, I eat the same plan as I did from at 6 months. I've never counted calories. Good luck, Tek

I mostly eat to plan. My plan is my normal, daily eating style. I never counted calories or grams of protein or ounces of water. I eat a lot of pork and a lot of red meat, though they are very much on my plan and always have been from day 1 post-op. Nothing is out of your diet forever except those things you can't handle in moderation. There are also plenty of things that should not make a frequent appearance in your eating... well, at least my eating. The weird thing of it all is I don't know why I have stuck to this plan for 18 years, but I could never stick to a plan pre-op. I have theories that involve sticking to plan and positive feedback, but it's not well formed. But, my surgeon never had a concept of "after I lost my excess weight." The plan was forever. Good luck, Tek

Perhaps that's best. Good luck, Tek

While it's true that all humor is best when explained in excruciating detail, in this case I was working out an alternate reality concept that does not lend itself to a coherent explanation. It's best just to live with the confusion and move on lest I choose to explain it anyhow, then you'll be sorry. Good luck, Tek

To be honest, you should have checked with us on the whole "Should I get Covid?" question. I think a majority of us would have come down on the "No" side. Here's hoping you reconsider the results of the test and choose "No", just to be safe. Good luck, Tek

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You've heard and read this before: We all lose at our own rates. Comparing with others is just another way we've learned to beat ourselves up over weight. And, most everyone experiences stalls throughout the weight loss process. I'd bet dollars to donuts you started with less excess weight than those around you. The closer to goal you are the slower your weight loss will be. If people around you are losing more it's because they have more to lose. But today is your lucky day as I have the sure fire solution to each of these problems: Get off the scale. You won't be able to compare your weight loss which is apparently causing you some psychic pain. You won't see the depressing stalls. For the important aspects of your program there is one thing you absolutely don't need: A scale. You just need to do what you are doing, following your plan to a T. Keep it up and you will get there. The "No Scale" thing wasn't really my choice. I was too large to weigh on home scales, so I could only weigh at follow-ups. I did learn how not focusing on the scale relieved me of a lot of angst. When I could finally weigh at home I chose not to. All these years later I still don't weigh at home, now only at my annual physicals. When it comes to counting calories... Well, I never did it. My plan was to eat 3 meals per day, each of 3-4 oz protein, 1oz veggies/other. This gets you all your requirements. 3-4 oz protein 3 times per day gets you 60g of protein. 1oz veggies/other 3 times per day will not be chock full of calories. Along with the other simple dos and don'ts we are doing fine. Heck, this is still my plan. So, everything I see says you have a good plan and are following it. This is the path to long term success. Take the win. Continued good luck, Tek

It's a good question. We read over and over that WLS is just a tool. A temporary tool, at that. We see time and again shocking realizations that returning appetites are normal. We learn that we need to be responsible for dealing with our appetite. We see that eating until we are "full" allows us to eat too much food. Our cue on when to stop eating becomes portion control. Good luck, Tek

Not sarcasm. Dry wit. I had a blast when I was preparing for my marathons way back when. I take more pride in the marathons than I do the weight loss. One of my fondest memories is running across the Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy and good luck, Tek

Have you by chance had a not minor surgery on your stomach recently? I ask because such surgeries can be very stressful on both mind and body. It's common during such surgeries to have your body pumped full of drugs to both put you to sleep and wake you up, drugs to deaden pain, both fluids and gasses to make surgery manageable for the medical team. Then, there is the starvation diet most programs put the patients on in the weeks before and after surgery. You may not remember such a surgery. I know I slept straight through mine. If you've lost a couple days, surgery may just explain all of it. Be careful not to resume to much activity too quickly as it can over stress your system. Be both patient and persistent with yourself and you'll be back where you were in no time. In fact, once you get to consuming adequate calories you will again be exhibiting an abundance of energy with which to continue your binge walking/running. Good luck, Tek

I was "fortunate" that I was too large to fit on a home scale (or most doctors scales) so I could only weigh at my Doc's office at follow-ups. As a result I didn't see any stalls or phantom weight gains, so the scale never messed with me, so I was never tempted to "change things up" to get the scale moving. I just stayed on plan. Eventually, when I could weigh at home, I did it for a couple weeks until the novelty wore off, then I went back to only weighing at follow-ups then only annual physicals. You don't necessarily need a scale for success. My weight ruled my life for so long that I resolved after surgery I would stay on plan and let my weight take care of itself. Good luck, Tek

Is one or the other basing their recommendation on bloodwork or a calendar? I'd go with the one based on bloodwork myself, but that's me. Good luck, Tek

I generally avoid time-released meds as do my various Docs, mostly out of an abundance of caution. I've found meds for which I feel an effect don't last as long as they did pre-op. Good luck, Tek

18 years of being cold. But, I have high hopes for a change soon. Good luck, Tek

Everything I did during/after losing weight was a direct result of having lost 1/4 ton. Clothes, more activities, whatever. I never had the thought of rewarding myself for having reached a milestone other than acknowledging the milestone. Having options is reward aplenty. Good luck, Tek

Perhaps it's time time stick a flag in the ground and declare "Goal!" Good luck, Tek

Perhaps it's time for some therapeutic help before things get way out of hand. Good luck, Tek