ShoppGirl

I didn’t experience it but I have heard people on here say they had to go through a few different nausea Meds and doses before one worked. May be worth another call to your team.

Okay this may or may not sound ridiculous but I assume if it is really hurting it may be a solution. They actually sell underwear that it made to wear under jeans to make your butt look better. I know they are pretty cushioned cause my aunt bought them for under her costume when she was Olivia Newton John one year. I am assuming they have different levels of padding where they would be more practical and less cosmetic. She got hers at Walmart so I’m guessing you can find them anywhere. I just realized that you are male so you may or may not want to wear these under your clothes but for the ladies these are seriously something I would consider if I lost all my padding. They didn’t look fake or anything. For the OP, I would definitely consider a cushion for when I was sitting long periods of time. Maybe one of those donut like ones to take the pressure off your tail bone. But for the record I just googled it and they do sell boxers and briefs with the padding in them for men too so idk it may be worth considering.

Can’t really suggest any particular garments but if you have that much extra skin you may want to mention it to your team and see what your insurance requires to cover it. I think for some it just needs to hang down a certain amount and for others you have to document that it is causing you issues over a period of time. You may want to get the process of documenting it started cause it sounds like you may have enough of a case to get removal covered by insurance. 🤞

I probably should have just stayed out of this one because I really know very little about diabetes. I was just thinking that if the difference between what’s considered okay and what the OP thought may be too high was only .1 then maybe a retest would help. I know if they said they were going to cancel my surgery I would at least ask about doing it again (lets be honest I probably would have begged to do it again). It sounds like based on other posts it’s really not that high anyways and it’s hopefully not even going to be an issue, though. Fingers crossed.

Ooh. I am not diabetic. Just thought maybe it would be an excuse to get another test if dr did say it was high.

I honestly think that most of my family that is thin is what you call “skinny fat”. They just eat like birds but they eat foods that are not very nutritious at all and all the time. I am seriously not convinced it’s a bad thing though, for them, because even the older ones are still pretty darn healthy. Idk it could be the kind of thing that catches up with you eventually but they honestly just seem to be blessed to me.

Yea. Something is definitely not right. Looking at carbs and stuff in the mean time may not be a bad idea if you aren’t already considering them (if nothing else but to learn how while you have the nutritionist available to teach you) but I admit I didn’t pay too much attention to them since my diet was protein focused and I still lost the majority of my weight by just reducing calories. Now I wish I had learned a bit more about the specifics now that I am on maintenance since I am learning that calories are definitely not created equal. I am going to go back to the nutritionist before I gain too much back.

You may want to see if you can or should get it tested again closer to your surgery. I mean ask your dr and ideally it’s not a big deal at all but if it is ask if you can test again in hopes that you can get it down before they cancel you. One time I went to the lab and the computer asked if I had fasted for 8 or 12 hours (whatever the requirements are supposed to be according to the lab) and I realized that I never really do that but this time I was extra early appointment and I realized it wasn’t long at all since midnight. I always was told by my dr just nothing after midnight which means I never have done the full time and everything had always been normal though. Anyways, my cholesterol was a little higher than normal and I asked if that could be why and he had me test it again and it went down (now it’s back up but that’s a different story). Maybe you just didn’t fast as long as you usually do and you need to test it again?? Just a thought

I would go to your family dr so they can run some tests but ask them to do your labs for your vitamins too. I am the same way with exercise. I can motivate myself to do just about anything in the world except for exercise. I hate it. And I can notice that I am getting a little weaker each year so I know I need to start before it gets too out of hand.

Hello and welcome. I have heard of many people on here who have gone to Mexico and been very happy with their results. Like kcuster83 mentioned some people do run into issues with getting follow up care though so I would ask my family Dr about their take on that to make sure they are on board to do your labs and stuff each year at the very least. Also know if you need a revision or something you may have to go back to Mexico which I assume means you would have to self pay again. You may also consider Las Vegas or one of the others places in the states where it is Not quite as cheap as Mexico but you won’t have the same concerns with follow up. From what I understand if it is an emergency they have to help you here regardless of where you had surgery but I would probably want to hear that from a doctor or maybe the ER just to be sure. This surgery is by no means cheating. You still have to put in every bit of the work and make the same changes as anyone who is dieting and exercising to lose weight. People act like we get to sit there eating pizza and donuts while the fat just melts off or something. We still have to be disciplined and make all the good choices most of us just get to do it without our body screaming out at us that we are starving for once in our lives. It’s a tool that makes it a little easier and in every other aspect of our lives we pride ourselves In choosing the best tools to get the job done so why not use it. If someone uses the dishwasher or a drill instead of doing it by hand we don’t say they are cheating? and if someone creates a spreadsheet to complete a task in half the work we literally praise them for their idea. Or what if someone uses patch or a pill to make quitting smoking a little easier? I don’t know about you but I would encourage it, not treat them like a failure because they aren’t suffering as much as going cold Turkey. I think as a society to many of us believe that obesity is a moral failure and struggling with it is our punishment to which we are sentenced to life without parole or death by preventable medical issues. Don’t get me wrong though. I felt the same way as you pre surgery. I just realized that it couldn’t be further from the truth throughout this process.

I think the fluids seem like a chore for most of us in the beginning but whether this continues to be a challenge depends on how much we naturally drink. Which many people may not even really know if they drink 64 ounces cause who kept track before surgery. I drank crystal light for two months when I cut out soda pre surgery so I knew exactly how many pitchers I was making each day (before that I had no clue though and even still I didn’t know how many ounces was In the container). I think if you naturally drink 64 or more ounces a day pre surgery you will eventually go back to that post surgery without many issues. I actually drink a lot more than that naturally and I am back to my pre surgery Amount. As you are able to drink more at a time you definitely shouldn’t have to drink every hour on the hour though to get in your fluids. I actually drink about a gallon a day now (as I did pre surgery) and I just drink when I am thirsty. It is sometimes once an hour but other times I go a few hours if I am busy. If you want to make sure you are meeting your quota for the day without having to track each glass though just put your fluids for the day into a 2 quart pitcher or a half gallon container and make sure you finish that each day. Of course if you are nowhere close then you may have to go back to tracking each glass but I found after about a month or so I was naturally back to drinking my pre surgery amount and I didn’t need to track anymore.

I don’t have any experience with band to speak of but have heard of many people who decide to get them removed and do a revision. Not nearly as many doctors are even doing bands anymore because of the issues people are having with them. If you continue to have issues it’s definitely something to consider.

I had the sleeve and I did not lose as much as I had hoped. I often wonder if I would have done better with the bypass. I went with sleeve for a reason though (I’m on psyc meds that sometimes tend to not absorb as well with bypass) and I was also warned that I may not lose all my weight because of my meds so it’s really hard to say if I would’ve been better off with bypass. Guess I’ll never know. I think that they both very good surgeries that can get you down to a healthy weight even if it’s not the exact weight we would dream of.

I am so jealous. I am over a year and a half out and pretty sure I have lost all I am going to. I sweat. Alot!! and really hoped this would get better as I lost weight but it hasn’t. At first I typed this big long message to tell you guys how much it suck’s to sweat all the time but it felt like it belonged In the rants and raves forum so I deleted it, lol. I guess I really can’t say for sure but I honestly think I would prefer being cold to being hot all the time. Maybe it’s a grass is always greener type thing.

Yea the reality is you’re probably going to be fine but maybe not if you slip again. Part of what’s good about the pre op is that you get to prove it to yourself that you can do it post op cause like liveaboard15 said, you can seriously I just yourself from one little slip post op.

Try convenience stores and gas stations for singles oF the shakes.

Benefiber is what my team suggested to prevent constipation and it worked for me. I was instructed to use milk of magnesia to get things moving and start the fiber once it did. That combination Worked for me.

I was gonna say they make shoe inserts and shoes that can give you a few inches.

Okay I was worried about this pre surgery so I did some research and they actually have filters you can put in your underpants that help with the smell of farts. Hopefully this is only a temporary issue but that doesn’t mean you have to just deal with it. They are activated charcoal. I never had reason to try them so I can’t say if they actually work but I’m guessing they are worth a try.

I did not have any issues on the pre op but did have a little trouble going post surgery. I was already on stool softeners but I added a dose of milk of magnesia and that did the trick. The next day I started with the soluable fiber as a preventative and that worked like a charm until I got to around a normal serving size and weaned myself off of that too. Been regular ever since.

I’m kinda surprised your dr didn’t offer you some sort of anti nausea meds to help With your symptoms. Regardless, I would ask for something. Also know if you begin to get dehydrated the nausea may increase (may not but dehydration does cause nausea). As suggested, try all different fluids at all different temperatures and do your best but if you start to see any signs of dehydration (such as darker urine) contact your team and ask them if they can arrange for fluids. The NP at my clinic was able to arrange for me to get them as an out patient.

I seem to want to snack after dinner as well and I try to eat things that are very low calorie like popsicles or pickles depending on what I am craving. If you are actually hungry of course a protein snack would be your best option.

I am just gonna suggest if anyone wants to get an Apple Watch to look out for it now through the holiday season. Mine was purchased at a steal a few years ago at Target during this season and I just noticed that they are already starting their Black Friday deals now. Best part is, starting now with holiday pricing if it ends up getting marked any cheaper you just bring in your receipt and they refund the difference.

Not everyone loses hair. I didn’t. And for those who do it’s not like they lose big chunks of it or anything. It’s like the same hair that would’ve fallen out probably the next season or whatever just falls out sooner. And new hair is still growing, just not as fast as you lose it so it does thin some. From what I was told only things that help are to stay on top of your vitamins and protein. I was able to do my protein from the very beginning so that could’ve played a part in why I didn’t really lose any?? Many females consider partial wigs or extensions before surgery (I know that extensions were my plan), but so far I haven’t really Heard of anyone actually getting them? Maybe the loss is not as dramatic as expected, I’m guessing. I have heard of a few people cutting their hair shorter and coloring it a lighter color though and that seems to help give the illusion of fuller hair. if you had more time I would strongly urge you to go try some human hair extensions (if your female or have longer hair). They are pretty simple to use and can be cut and dyed to match your hair if you can’t find them in your exact color. They are actually kinda fun and they add volume and length if you want to add length. I purchased mine at Sally’s beauty supply and took them to my hairdresser to teach me how to put them in. For shorter hair I know they have hairpieces that I assume have gotten better over the years as well. Maybe google extensions or partial wigs/ hair pieces and look for before and afters. The focus of the extensions may be on the length because that’s the primary use but it depends on how many you add how much volume it adds. You can use two packs and add twice the volume.