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First off the mention of Girl Scout Cookies immediately pops up the mental picture of the Peanut Butter patties. OMG those things are little slices of heaven lol. Secondly we all make mistakes where we post stuff. I have a habit of just going down new topics and reading the mens room topics and answering even though by the time I figure out I am in the men's room and they probably really want their fellow sleeve bro's opinions and not mine I have already piped in. No need to get so worked up over it. Give some grace.

Big kudos to you!!!!! Congrats that feels great.

I say you tell him you are fixing him a wonderful dinner tonight....then surprise him by putting it all in the blender and serving it to him. Then ask him how his dinner looks?

Congrats on making it through to the losers bench! LIsten to the advice given above and try to relax and no everything gets back to normal pretty quickly. BIG HUGS

Wow that sounds like a complicated mess. First I would like to suggest reading a book called Boundaries (when to say yes and how to say no by Townsend and Mccloud), we are reading it at bible study and it just talks about how to say no and not feel guilty. It talks a lot about family of origins and how people are responsible for their own feelings of anger and that boundaries help us to stay happy and healthy and everyone is entitled to them. There are no strings attached with love and friendships. Anywho, you are going to have to be firm and loving with your sister about your choice. You can't approach her like you need her approval but you don't want to go in like your a harda*s either or she will immediately turn on the control freak defense. Have your research on hand and appeal to her medical background as well as to her heart. Tell her how being overweight makes you feel inside, maybe you feel like you are trapped in your own body, maybe you don't feel like you are living your life as fully as you would because of self esteem. Let her know you are not taking the easy way out but that you are making an informed decision that your other medical professionals agree with. Let her know that even though she manages to keep her weight in check that you are exhausted fighting a losing battle and need a little extra help. Then leave it with you don't have to agree with my decision medically but please support me as your flesh and blood because I need you and you know I will always do the same for you. As for her acting weird I can bet even though it was her husbands choice to kill himself any human would feel guilty deep down (not that it is their fault) but now her children have lost their father and it would really hurt me to think that someone didn't love our children enough to be around for them. There has to be a TON of different emotions going on. I say whatever you do...go in with firmness believing in your choice and just love her through her reaction. If she totally freaks out just know she is responsible for herself and how she reacts not you.

I got the stomach flu at around 9 weeks post op. Up until then I hadn't puked one time post op so it really really freaked me out. I felt like I had gotten hit in the head with a sledge hammer and the vertigo was out of this world. I got a call to pick my son up at school early that friday morning and he had it one night, then hopped up like 11 hours after it started and it was like nothing ever happened. I got it in the middle of the night that following night and I had felt no symptoms and it took me a lot longer until I felt back to normal. My mother came and did a gatorade drop off lol. She left it on the porch. I just sipped as much as i could and kept it on ice and took ibuprofen for the headache. When my vomitting stopped after about 20 hours I was still really weak and had a lingering headache. My stomach ended up a big acidic mess and I had to go to my regular doctor a week after the flu to get a strong PPI because the normal PPI I had been taking was not working. My doctor said my tummy got thrown out of whack with the virus and needed something to get it back under control. So I took Dexilant for 6 weeks and then was able to progress off of it totally. My husband started about 4 hours before I finally stopped throwing up so then it was his turn. Somehow my 11 year old dodged the bullet even though he was playing nurse to us. All-in-all it took me around 3 days to feel like I had decent energy level but because my stomach was so acidy and burning after it felt like it lasted forever. Im like Tiff that if I am in the middle of a virul infection like that I wont take immodium and stuff I just let it work it's way through. Now if I get hit with bathroom problems with no other symptoms I will give it a day or so before I take something. I hope you feel better soon.

Well I know it is not fun, believe me though I was blessed with my grandmothers thick fast growing hair, she also passed on the family gene of greying early. I started greying at about 31 and so it keeps me on my toes and keeps my hair stylist in business. Glad it is coming back for you though!

Dr. Watkins thank you for taking the time to give some great advice and point out some much needed tools. I know I have not been following the protocol that I did right after my VSG surgery and my weight loss has stalled. I really need to get back to basics on eating my protein first and keeping the carbs to a minimum. I know I am not over-indulging in calories as I can't eat that much but I am not making the best choices for my weight loss period. I am going to watch your videos to remind myself what I need to do and why.

The last place I want words written across is on my backside. I chuckle every time I see someone in those type of sweat pants. I don't get it but I thought maybe I was just getting older and not with "it". Djackson: I liked that little VS and Fredericks saying, it gave me a good ole fashioned snort laugh

I didn't step on the scale until day 14. I was too afraid of exactly what you are reporting. I knew I would gain a ton from the IV and fluids and I would flip out if I didn't see the loss I wanted. I think you just need to give yourself another week or two before you weigh again. It could take a bit more until your body is willing to let go of the fluids etc.

Ohhh I will have to try that one. My last one is from Target and they still carry it but my breasticles have shrunk and I am not sure if it will still fit great. I have a coupon for 20% off Kohls right now and with it on sale it will only be $16 bucks. If anyone wants to try buying online I have a coupon code for kohls I can share.

Ditto everything the above posters said. I am sorry you are having these issues but thank god you listened to your body and your surgeon listened to you and sent you to ER. You are in the right place and getting the care you need. Please try not to be too scared, you have lots of prayers from here. Keep us updated as much as you can.

3d simulator Go ahead try out some boobs you know you wana!

That is an awesome NSV for sure. Holy cow your own mother didn't recognize you! Congrats

I am not pregnant, I also got my monthly gift today. GO mother nature lol. It also explains why I was so emotional during my initial post. I started the PPI yesterday and that combined with my hormones being normal again have made a huge difference in my hunger so far. I did some killer workouts the last two days and feel much better. Thank you all for the talking down and the encouragement.

That is funny! I can understand your frustration. I can't imagine one of my coworkers sharing something with me and thinking I know what is a better choice for them then they would know themselves. I know that several women in the office I previously worked at went through different WLS procedures and even though I find the bypass just freaky and scary, I just wished them the best and truly was happy for them being able to have that light at the end of their tunnel. Just keep your head up, though you shared with them doesn't give them the right to critique you, it is not like you asked their opinions. This is between you and your doctor. Like Tat said...carry some duct tape hehe.

That is so frikin outstanding! Giving you a virtual high five!

LoL I know it probably sounded a little askew but I was meaning something that had a little caffeine and some herbs in it for appetite suppression, not some crazy prescription like Phentermine. But I am past it. I will be honest I was emotional and frustrated last night and just throwing it out there in response to my hunger issues. I am a reasonably intelligent person (I think ?) so I just needed a little get your head out of your butt and a little talking down from my perch. I am not going to take the meds. I picked up my PPI again and I popped one this evening before dinner. I busted my ass at gym today. I know I can do it. I got this.

I agree with both above posts. Dr. Aceves has a great reputation and he has earned it. I went to Dr. Pompa and agree with Sleeve also. I had a great surgical experience at LIMARP and have no qualms about suggesting the doctor to others.

It would be fun to try on some FFF's for kicks huh!!!

I guess I was hoping it would alleviate any unecessary hunger and help with cravings. I mean if I feel NO hunger then it would stop me from thinking man that sounds good, I think I need to eat some. LiLMissDiva: thank you for fixing my typo in the title of the thread. Sleevesearch I felt similar post op and changing up my PPI did work on my tummy and at that time I felt the burning frothy GERD stuff. Stacy160: I will bring up the Wellbutrin if I start feeling like I might need the antidepressant again. I wont see him until next month and I stopped my other one without consulting him first. He will probably scold me but like someone else mentioned I hate taking meds, of course if I feel like they are necessary I will but that is why I stopped the PPI because I thought well if my body doesn't need it then I wont take it. I was going to try something over the counter for the hunger just to get me through the next 15 pounds but I guess if the PPI was doing the job then I should just take it for a while longer. Mommy2Girls: I think it might have been a post where you mentioned the book that led me to purchase it about a month and half ago. It is good reading and heck ya it was slow at first hehe. I also want to try Eat this Not That.... both home and restaurant editions. The 5 day pouch test doesn't sound to appealing right now as I am heading to DIsneyland for my birthday Friday of this week. Then next week I am making all the candy for my holiday baskets and then Christmas! I am starting the PPI today, buckling down on my choices of food and stepping up my exercise routine to counter balance things a bit. I will however do the pouch test to sort of cleanse my body of the crappy carbs that I LOVE OHHH SO MUCH after the holiday like as in December 26th hehe. I will report back and thank you all for the time you took to offer advice and support. I will try them so they were not given in vain.

Oh thank god. I thought I was the only one struggling with this and that I was all alone and deffective. Reading the above posts are confirmation that I am not the only one struggling. It got me all teary eyed so thank you thank you thank you all who responded. I had mentioned trying my PPI again last week but wasn't really sold on it helping my hunger but dang it can't hurt to take it for a while longer and see if it will work. I am not sure if it is true hunger or stress/hormonal hunger. I am pretty sure it is just because food sounds great most of the time. Heck I wouldn't have been overweight to start with if I didn't like food. I picked up a book someone on this site recommended it was called The End Of Overeating and it talked about how foods are processed up in the attempt to make us crave it more and more so that in turn it makes big profits. It is a good book so now when I am eating I understand exactly what is going in and why my body wants more and that in turn makes me feel more guilty lol. I will try everyones suggestions. I am heading to the gym right now to push myself and I will pick up the PPI on my way home. Thank you all again. I was a little tired and emotional last night and finally laid out my dirty little hunger secret, I felt bad after I did it because I was afraid it would convince people on the fence that the surgery wont work and that just isn't the case. I know right now for me it is a combo of things including my own choices that are not helping me out. Thanks for not crucifying me

Congrats on getting your surgery date! Not too much longer, it will be here before you know it. YAY!

I am running and exercising only I get hungrier when i work out, so it is a double edged sword. I will pick up the PPI tomorrow and try that first. I feel like I am being a debbie downer but not everyone gets rid of hunger with the sleeve. Of course I would have to be the one in 500 that keeps their hunger. LOL naw im not that down and despondent. I will try the suggestions and keep positive. Thanks.

I stopped taking that about 4-5 weeks ago too. I have been thinking taking it again even though my tummy isn't burning like it needs any sort of PPI.