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Can't wait for before to meet after
slimntrimshel posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
This is my first post on batiatric pal and tmi but it's the middle of the day and I'm in my bathtub right now. Lol. I'm here because my job is 1/2 mile away and I decided that instead of some grease filled crap I'd have a spa hour for lunch instead. And of course I couldn't put my phone down so here goes: I'm 298 pounds. I've always been heavy and called the cute big girl. Folks that would say that have no idea how condescending (or maybe they do) that felt when they'd say that. Anyway my last straw was on a recent flight when I got to my seat and my seatbelt didn't fit. I sucked in stuff that can't even be sucked in to no avail. If only i could squeeze just a little bit more! I was so red in the face. I looked across the aisle and a thin Asian woman had her 7 year old daughter on her lap. She wrapped the seat belt around them both (the stewardess later had her unbuckle for safety) AND pulled the strap to make it tight. There was still strap left????! I sucked in even more. It didn't work and at that point I was too embarrassed to ask for a seat belt extender (stupid, I know) and since I was by the window I pulled the seatbelt over my thigh and just tucked it around my inner leg. (Sorry!) Then I put my jacket over me so you could see that the belt was "connected." I thought to myself 'Lord please don't let this plane hit any turbulence.' I could just see me in all my fat glory bouncing on top of all the other passengers apologizing after I clunked their heads once after the other. Ugh. So that was it. I started working out and watching my food and lost a whopping 6 pounds. (Yayy????????????) I got a new job and low and behold the state offers insurance that covers bariatric surgery! So I signed up for the informational class and have since had my first nut class and initial appointment with the doc. I'm going with the sleeve. I have two more nut classes and all those other tests and evaluations. I'll update soon. Congrats for making it to the end! Lol -
TMI if any men read this post... but if I don't start my period soon I'm gonna start hurting people... I always gain some weight but I'm only up a pound, so after I start, I'll probably drop a couple. But the PMS is killing me (well, making we want to kill my kids and dogs and anyone else close by)! And, I've been doing great on my food plan, never craving carbs or wanting to eat unhealthy things but over the past 2-3 days I'm thinking about chocolate and chips and toast with butter and grabbing bites of things as I walk by (even if it's almonds or fruit). I hate being a girl sometimes...
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I used a heating pad in bed and it has worked wonders for my back pain. but walking helped some too. I had my period 1 week post op so that wasn;' very fun either. Sorry if ithat was TMI (too much info)
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Got sleeved Friday and so far so good. Friday was pretty hard but that was because of being nauseated. Today I am in a little bit of a heart burn/gas pain but the gas x helps. What I thought was gas turned out to be unfortunately tar like #2. (tmi) I know but its the truth. I hope everyday things get better. Now to rest, relax, and start to get back to being me. Good luck everyone...
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I had to do a bowel prep before surgery, which is tomorrow, and had to use a the whole small container of Miralax with 32 oz bottle of gatorade or drink of my choice. That is 7 doses at once. I did not have any cramps and it move things along very nice.....currently I am clean as a whistle....(I know TMI)....heading to the hospital at 5:30 am. I will definately keep some in the house afterwards just in case.
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Do you think your life would have been better or worse without WLS?
Rena's got this replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
If I hadn't had the surgery, I would probably have gotten bigger and bigger. My pre-diabetes would probably have developed into full-blown diabetes within 3 years. My sleep apnea would have gotten worse. My liver would still be showing the elevated enzymes of fatty liver disease. My cholesterol would still be extremely high, and my blood pressure would be nearing stroke levels. I would probably need knee replacement surgery within a few years. Now that I've lost nearly 50 pounds, my A1C levels (diabetes) are 5.2 (normal). I rarely use my CPap machine for my sleep apnea. My blood pressure, cholesterol and liver enzymes are now normal. I went to Six Flags and fit in all the rides, and my knees didn't give out from all the walking. People seem to be nicer to me for some reason....more respectful. I no longer have to struggle to paint my toenails, tie my shoes, or (TMI alert) wipe my backside. I tried to pick up a 50 pound bag of dog food at the grocery store last week. I couldn't do it. Amazing, isn't it? -
I have been feeling like crap today. I think I may have a virus or something because everything I attempt to eat comes back out! (Tmi) I was wondering I can drink a lil ginger ale to soothe my tummy?!? I'm only 3 months out..
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I felt more confident and more comfortable. It was the best!!!!! lmao..i'm not going to get into details, but uh lets just say dinner and breakfast was served!
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I just wanna potty!!!
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! replied to texasteacher2013's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Take a stool softner, not a laxative, because a laxative will cramp you up something wicked. Drink LOTS of Water. (TMI coming in 3... 2...1...) If you can feel the feces near the exit but just can't go because you're too constipated, you may want to try a suppository or enema. Neither are pleasant options but they're not painful either. They both work pretty quickly, too. Hang in there. -
Thanks! I'm doing good today, am sipping sipping sipping! Had a mini melt down last night because I wasn't resting enough and tried to do too much my first day home. Today is better after a full night of sleep. One concern is that I'm having some serious diarrhea (sorry tmi!), like 8 times yesterday, once in the middle of the night, and once already this morning. I'm not sure if I need to call the surgeon's office or not. I know that they gave me something in the hospital to "get things moving", and they do their job well that's for sure! I took 3 immodium's yesterday (doctor told me it was ok at the hospital), and they haven't done a darn thing. I know the only thing that I have taken in has been liquid and liquids in = liquids out, but I'm concerned about dehydration. Thoughts?
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Protein Drink With Too Much Sugar!
hadouni replied to hadouni's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I know this is TMI but I'm now dealing with the morning after of all that sugar and seriously, worst I've felt since surgery! Sugar is EVIL! -
Judy - sorry about your mom, but it's great you were able to spend such a nice afternoon with her. We're having our Mother's Day dinner tonight and are taking my mom to a Greek restaurant. I had a fill about 2 weeks about and only now am I noticing the tightness. I was stuck all day yesterday, even on soups. This morning, coffee. However, I wonder about my allergies....they are really bad this spring so far (the dandelions are everywhere!) so I (sorry, if TMI) wonder if I'm having a lot of mucous. I just took a Reactin so hopefully that will help.
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Pregnancy before or after surgery?
BullyMomma replied to malpal8629's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Oh man, I know this struggle. I'm 28 and my husband is almost 32. We are doing the surgery together, but our original plan was to start TTC at this point. My surgeon doesn't want me to get pregnant for at least 2 years after surgery. Ultimately, what was best for us is that we bring a baby into our newer, healthier lifestyle. I'm working with a 54 BMI right now and I can't even imagine the complications that I would have being this big, if I could even get pregnant at all. And sorry this is TMI, but at the weight my husband and I are at, neither of us are really interested in doing what needs to be done to conceive naturally anyway. We do want 2-3 children, so if I put the surgery off, I would probably be looking at at least 3-5 years before I could have it done and the longer I remain obese, the more damage I am doing to my body. The con in waiting is that I am terrified that pregnancy and post-partum life will be a gateway into gaining the weight back. Have you talked to your partner about it at all? -
Poopy probs pls help !
LeezaSleeved replied to Amy1234's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My doctor suggested that I take a mild stool softener daily to help with my regularly but I often forget. I am one week post op VGS and honestly just pooped for the first time today and it felt so satisfying [emoji23][emoji23] tmi I know lol. If you are concerned you should definitely call your surgeons office and ask if there is anything you should be worried about. Hopefully the stool softener helps. -
I had my 2 week post op visit today and am THRILLED to say that I get to advance my diet from pureed to soft food. NO more gross chicken! But I found that I am quite dehydrated. I was not surprised as my nausea is not going away and I have way too many loose bowel movements (TMI sorry). The nurse practitioner said that it's very common and that I should be eating a little right when I get up and drinking lots more. UGH! I am soooo thirsty! But of course I have to "sip" not gulp or I get sicker even faster. Trying to find a happy medium here. Any suggestions? And, yes, I am on both Protonix and Zofran.
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I'm down 35 pounds. I notice now that my thighs rub but there is no more discoloration and my hair is growing back. That's crazy. And TMI. Sorry!
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Yes I still have the gas 3 days post op. Today I was finally able to reach my protein requirements but certainly not my water, Have only been able to get down about 16 oz so far. I'm going to try to do another 4 and an ice pop before bed. I do find that walking helps with the gas. I do laps around my house while sipping. Hoping tomorrow is better. For me, the incisions are the easiest part. They are a little sore but not bad at all. The gas is bad, the stuff coming out of my butt (sorry TMI) is horrible and I also have an awful case of thrush in my mouth. I am also exhausted. Hoping to feel a little better tomorrow,
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Preventing constipation TMI
Marisa13 replied to Sugarnspice's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I would say my day 3 taking it, I became "regular ". I know it's TMI to some people, but I'm miserable if I don't poop regular/once a day! Lol. I will keep taking my Miralax, thank you very much. The alternative is not pleasant! My family teases me, says I should be on their commercial..."I love my LAX!" [emoji16] -
In Need Of Support
and then... replied to and then...'s topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was wondering about the whey allergy possibility also but I tolerated it just fine for my 2 week post op. I was thinking also possible lactose intolerance since I am suppose to mix it with skin milk but I have been tolerating small amounts of yogurt just fine. It's weird the Protein I am suppose to be using is called Beneprotein. It comes in a can similar to baby formula. It mixes smooth with out clumps but-------- TMI warning---- when I throw up it comes up in curds yuck!---- They decided to do a CT . The tech came in to try and get me to drink 3 white foam cups worth of contrast in 1 1/2 hours I looked at her like she was insane when she tried to mix it with sprite and have me drink it through a straw. I argued with her round and round for like 10 minutes she kept saying just drink as much as you can pushing the fizzing drink at me and I kept telling her I was going to rupture my staple line and asking her if she knew what a gastric sleeve was. I told her I hadn't taken in that much liquid at one time in over a week. I told her it takes me 20 minutes to drink one medicine cup full of Water and she wants me to drink this bubbly concoction! Uhhhh nope! Finally exasperated she walked out of the room and the doc had heard out exchange and she ordered IV contrast and let me pass on the full foam cup shooters. So now I am waiting on results hooked up to a IV bag of fluids I begged for and finally got. Fingers crossed the results come in after I empty the bag! -
My dr gave me cipro for it I only have like 2 days left of antibiotics and Ithink randomly still hurts to pee... I know this is tmi I'm going to call my dr later but this sucks progress starts in the mind
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Looking for some advice, stories, or just someone to tell me that I'm normal. So, I'm 5 days post-op and having diarhhea. Three to 4 times a day. I know I'm not really eating much, just started pureed but I'm getting a little concerned that if it doesn't stop or cut back that I may end up dehydrated. I try the 30-30-30 rule, eat slow, and so on. I feel like no matter what I do my stomach is constantly grumbling. I don't have trouble getting fluids, food, or protein in, just worried about it all coming back out. I thought about Immodium but wanted to talk with my Dr. first. Have you gone through this? Anything help you?
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I'm sorry if this is tmi to post but I don't know what to do. I'm going to call my doctor but I want to know if anyone else has experienced this. I woke up this morning to blood in my underwear. It was a huge amount of vaginal discharge. It looked like it could be period blood but I ended my period about a week ago. And it didn't start out light and then get heavier, it looks like it all came out at the same time. I'm newish to the forums so if someone already posted about this is missed it and I'm sorry. But please if you have any idea what's going on please help
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In 4 days I hit the one month mark since gastric. I had been at the 3 week stall and all of the sudden I lost 2 lbs. I was super excited. Yesterday all I had for the day was almost one full protein drink and I made tacos for my family. I took a little of the 90/10 hamburger meat , a little of the light sour cream, a sprinkle of the cheese, and about a tsp of fresh salsa and mixed ut up. That was my dinner. Tell me why I woke up almost 2 lbs heavier?!?! I am seriously so upset. It's like im never supposed to eat. Very discouraged. I know this is tmi but I haven't used the bathroom in like 5 days but dont feel like I need to either.
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So TMI... I'm so bloated and constipated. I ate a sugar free mini Hershey chocolate because it has a laxative effect and I have nothing else.. I'm deseperate! I'm so uncomfortable!!! I'm passing gas. Just not going number 2.. Hopefully it gets things moving!! Sent from my LG-H918 using the BariatricPal App
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I have been sick all day and unable to eat ! My stomach is churning and I can't stay off the toilet ( I know TMI) but I am 7 months post op and haven't had a carbonated drink but I can't drink water or juice it makes me sick - the only thing that has seemed to work is Sprite - do y'all think it's okay to drink one
