Reflections from a Fat Chick

[Rosebud2 26]

Thanks. This is the pits.

[DownInSocal 12]

That is the hardest part of the surgery. It is a big problem for me too. Do you buy magnesium tablets? Where do you find them?

One more thing. Sorry to be so graphic, but my bowel movements are terrible and anything but normal. I'm LUCKY to get a movement once a week, and when I do, it is very painful. The cramps and contractions I get are tear-wrenching. Anyone else get this. What can I do to regulate my BM. Thanks.

Oh god do I feel your pain. There are some answers here:

http://verticalsleevetalk.com/vsg-complications-support-group/1650-fluids-fiber-tmi-story-but-important.html

I take a stool softener now. I am trying every 4th day. I get the ones that is only a stool softener, no laxitive or stimulant. Also I take Fiber now. Things are better but not great. Feel free to pm me if needed.

Edited October 12, 2009 by DownInSocal

[learned2bskinny 81]

Yea, that's the thread I was talking about! Still having success with the magnesium pills and Miralax 1/2 dose every other day!

[roseyandmusic 5]

Hi everyone,

I'm down 65 pounds! I can't believe it. And its only been 4 months! It is amazing to me how the tables have turned so quickly for me. Before, I'd constantly be getting comments like, "how's your baby" or "when are you due?" Now I'm getting my co-workers coming up to me saying things like, "why are you losing so much weight? Are you doing it on pirpose or are you sick?" No joke, in the last two weeks, three different people from work have approached me asking if I am sick becuase I'm losing so much weight. Maybe the tables haven't turned; I can't tell if it is a negative vibe I'm receiving or a concerned one. I can imagine that it must be a shoke to some how I have just evaporated. 65 pounds in 4 months is a lot. I don't know what to think of it. But I can honestly say, I don't like being the topic of discussion in the lunch room when I'm not around.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Have you told people that you had surgery?

It hasn't been that big of a deal for me because I had the band first, and I lost slowly with the band. I really haven't lost much with the sleeve, so it hasn't been very noticeable.

[AJW 18]

I wouldn't worry about it. If you are the topic of conversation all the time, then their lives must be pretty boring. I think now they are jealous of your great results. They're asking you if you're sick even though they see you looking good and feeling great? That tells me they're just envious. That's OK. You can say you found a diet that works for you - not a lie - and you're having great results with it. Leave it at that. If they say WHAT'S THE DIET, just say you came up with a healthy eating plan that works for you but that's probably not for everyone, and leave it there. Let them keep guessing what you're up to. It's good for them.:scared0:

Hi everyone,

I'm down 65 pounds! I can't believe it. And its only been 4 months! It is amazing to me how the tables have turned so quickly for me. Before, I'd constantly be getting comments like, "how's your baby" or "when are you due?" Now I'm getting my co-workers coming up to me saying things like, "why are you losing so much weight? Are you doing it on pirpose or are you sick?" No joke, in the last two weeks, three different people from work have approached me asking if I am sick becuase I'm losing so much weight. Maybe the tables haven't turned; I can't tell if it is a negative vibe I'm receiving or a concerned one. I can imagine that it must be a shoke to some how I have just evaporated. 65 pounds in 4 months is a lot. I don't know what to think of it. But I can honestly say, I don't like being the topic of discussion in the lunch room when I'm not around.

[learned2bskinny 81]

Hey Sleeve Sister!

65 lbs! WOW! That's great! I agree with AJW. Your co-workers must lead an awfully boring life. I haven't told my coworkers about my surgery, but I'm getting many positive comments. It's been great. When they ask what I'm doing, I just say high Protein, low carbs and small portions. No lie there! Keep up the good work! I'm proud of you.

[DownInSocal 12]

That is a whole lot of fat gone forever!! Awesome. Don't worry about your coworkers. Just tell them what AJW said and change the subject. It is none of their business if you don't want it to be.