Jeanniebug

I'm diabetic and used Ozempic, prior to surgery and it really did a great job of jump starting my weight loss. My insurance didn't cover it and I was relying on samples from my doctor. Unfortunately, due to a shortage of the drug, I was no longer able to get samples and couldn't afford the $1000 per month it was going to cost. Thanks be to God, my weight loss has gone well since surgery. But, I totally would be willing to try the medication again, if needed. My surgeon stressed to me that "obesity wants to come back". So, I know this going to be a fight for the rest of my life.

My first stall happened about 2 weeks post surgery and lasted about a month. Now, I seem to stall about every other week. *shrug* As long as I'm staying on track, I'm not worried. The weight is coming off - even if it's a bit slower than I'd like.

I was able to drink anything, gulp even, with no issues - the night I spent in the hospital! I'm incredibly thankful for this, because it has helped keep me from getting dehydrated. I had a little bit of gas, but not much and walking took care of it. I had a tiny bit of nausea for the first couple of days, but nothing concerning and the zofran took care of it. I have yet to vomit (knock on wood). Thankfully, we only have to drink liquids for a few weeks.

Buyer's remorse is normal. Being tired and dizzy and sluggish is normal. It took me a couple of months to start feeling like I was myself again. Like you, I was a low-BMI patient with other health factors that got me approved. Also, like you, I tried all the diets - and nothing stuck. Only 5% of people will keep their weight off, long term, just with diet and exercise alone. Bariatric surgery is BY FAR the best way to keep your weight off for life. Don't be fooled, we still have to diet and exercise, but the surgery helps us do that. Hang in there. This too shall pass. It might pass like a kidney stone, but it WILL pass.

For sure!!!

Before my pre-surg diet, I had some food funerals. Not so much binge eating, because I was not allowed to gain weight. But, I did eat things that I knew I wouldn't really be able to have after surgery. I started therapy about 2 months before surgery. I knew that I had issues and would probably have even more issues after surgery, so I got that going. Have you considered working with a counselor? They might be able to help.

Yay!!!

I've heard that from others. They make special cushions with tailbone cutouts. So far, my tailbone isn't bothering me, but I imagine it probably will when I lose some more weight. I still have a fair bit of padding on my rear. LOL!

I've found - recently - that my ribs kind of hurt when I'm laying in bed now. I'm a side sleeper as well. I never noticed my ribs giving me a problem, until a few days ago. I reckon I'll get used to it, but it's an interesting problem to have! LOL!

Google says: How can I avoid gaining weight on Zoloft? Maintain your normal eating habits. Sertraline may affect your appetite, causing you to feel less satisfied by food than normal. To minimize weight gain, try to maintain your previous eating habits, such as food choices, portion sizes and meal timing.

Hang in there! I lost 20 pounds in the first 2 weeks, then stalled for almost a month. I finally started losing again, but at a slower pace. The meds might have something to do with it, but it might not. If you're not getting enough calories (what does your plan say?) then your body is going to just store everything that it can get. That could be a reason why you're not losing. Also, make sure you're hitting your protein and hydration goals - those will stall you if not met, as well.

You're doing great! My dad had both of his knees replaced. I guess it was a pretty rough recovery, but after that, he was a new man.

Egg salad, refried beans, and cottage cheese were the things I ate the most often.

I haven't heard of that one. I'm using Nioxin. My niece is a hairdresser and she said that the Nioxin will slow down the hair loss. It doesn't stop it completely, but it definitely slows it down. *shrug*

You guys! I just realized a NSV that I have to share!!! This is something that I've been wanting to achieve - forever (not forever, but for a little over 7 years)... The keyboard tray on my desk is at the same height as the arms of my chair. For as long as I've had this chair/desk combo (a little over 7 years), my tummy has stuck out farther than the arms of my chair. I could squish my keyboard tray in and touch the arms of my chair, but my tummy would be touching the tray. Today - I noticed that my tummy isn't touching the keyboard tray, but the tray is up against the arms of my chair!!!! There's only about 1/4-inch of space, but it's there!

I had surgical pain that I thought was hunger. It went away. The hunger did return though, a few weeks after my surgery.

I don't consume anything for the first time, while away from home. We never know how something is going to effect us and it would really suck to have an episode of dumping, while out in public.

I lost about 20 pounds in the first two weeks. Then, I had my first stall. It lasted nearly a month. The weight loss picked up again, but at a much more reasonable pace. My typical pattern is: lose 3 pounds, gain 2 pounds, stall - repeat.

Welcome!

I reckon that it probably won't hurt to eat the meal... But... I started therapy, a couple of months before surgery. I knew that I was going to need help to figure this stuff out, so that I wouldn't sabotage my efforts, after I'm able to start eating a more normal amount of food. Food is just a symptom of a problem with me and the way my mind works. If I didn't have a twisted relationship with food, I wouldn't've needed bariatric surgery. The surgery only gives us a temporary reprieve. It allows us about a year of being able to lose weight - pretty much no matter what we eat. In that time, we really ought be working on our relationship with food. If we don't fix our eating habits, we will regain the weight later on.

I've found that cookbooks tend to have a lot of recipes that I don't really care for. Pinterest is actually better for me. I'm just not willing to spend money on a cookbook, only to get 5 usable recipes.

I was just told to walk, I wasn't given any guidelines for what that meant. I did some walking back and forth in the living room, but not a lot - just when the pain seemed to be getting worse. I also got my own "meals", so I was up in the kitchen heating up broth and getting protein shakes, refilling my water, etc. I took a shower every day, so there was activity in that. Other than that, I was fairly sedentary.

So exciting!!!

Since you seem so on the fence about the surgery, my only suggestion would be to try *everything else* first. Make sure that this revision is your *last resort*. That way, you can go into it knowing that you have no other options; that this surgery is the only way. And, you can toss the match on that bridge and walk away without looking back.

Taking pictures can really help. I second the recommendation for therapy. I started therapy before surgery and I'm so glad I did. Edited to add: Congratulations getting to Onederland!