August Post Ops

[kinsse 171]

Hi everyone welcome!! I'm Aug 6th. Down 37lbs n starting do feel like me again. i'm pushing out n making myself exercise. Can't do allot but i'm Water aerobics, n today I managed a 1/2 mile walk.. My back started hurting to bad. I Gotta have a MRI Tomoro on my back.

[kpayton81 9]

Welcome Kelly and Kim. This is a great group for support and information.

[kinsse 171]

I agree kpayyon81. I love this app. I' feel like I got a lot of new friends )

[kpayton81 9]

Absolutely. Btw all, im 34 pounds down since the surgery August 30th. Woo hoo! Its certainly not easy though.

[kinsse 171]

Absolutely. Btw all' date=' im 34 pounds down since the surgery August 30th. Woo hoo! Its certainly not easy though.[/quote']

Ur doing great!!! i'm hoping since i'm just now able to move around more mine will come down quicker.

Ur right its not easy.

[IrishSparkle14 4]

Hi! I had revision surgery band to gastric on August 16' date=' 2013. Everything is going well! Just wish I would of had gastric to begin with. Good luck everyone.[/quote']

Kim - what was it about the band that didn't work for you? If you don't mind sharing...

[IrishSparkle14 4]

I'm excited for when I can start working out. I've been loosing pretty fast I guess (297 down from 351 - 7 weeks ago) can seriously feel my butt being mushier! lol. Didn't have gbp problems, but they removed my gallbladder too and that's been leaking, so 6 weeks later I've still got a drainage tube sticking out of my side. Prevents me from being active at all which sucks, but I'm hopeful that'll be done soon - staying positive!

[kbgla 1]

Kim - what was it about the band that didn't work for you? If you don't mind sharing...

The previous doctor used a less expensive needle for fills. When it would hit the back of the port it would curl then making it like a crochet needle. It would damage the port when removed. The only way I would loose weight was when it was filled so tight that I couldn't eat or drinking anything. Had severe heartburn.

[kinsse 171]

I'm excited for when I can start working out. I've been loosing pretty fast I guess (297 down from 351 - 7 weeks ago) can seriously feel my butt being mushier! lol. Didn't have gbp problems' date=' but they removed my gallbladder too and that's been leaking, so 6 weeks later I've still got a drainage tube sticking out of my side. Prevents me from being active at all which sucks, but I'm hopeful that'll be done soon - staying positive![/quote']

U r losing great!! Don't get discouraged wen u hit the stall. I hit miner at 5wks. But i'm just now starting to exercise!

If my back wasn't so bad id doin me some zumba!! ) hope three tube comes out soon

[kinsse 171]

I'm excited for when I can start working out. I've been loosing pretty fast I guess (297 down from 351 - 7 weeks ago) can seriously feel my butt being mushier! lol. Didn't have gbp problems' date=' but they removed my gallbladder too and that's been leaking, so 6 weeks later I've still got a drainage tube sticking out of my side. Prevents me from being active at all which sucks, but I'm hopeful that'll be done soon - staying positive![/quote']

U r losing great!! Don't get discouraged wen u hit the stall. I hit miner at 5wks. But i'm just now starting to exercise!

If my back wasn't so bad id doin me some zumba!! ) hope the tube comes out soon

[neecy78 3]

So it's normal to slow down? I have only lost 1 pound in a week!

[kinsse 171]

So it's normal to slow down? I have only lost 1 pound in a week!

Unfortunately yes. I don't like it either. but next week u may lose 2 or 3.

That's Wat they tell me anyone. And I noticed that's Wat I do.

[neecy78 3]

Thanks for the support. It's good to know that I'm not the only one :-/

[anniesmommy 26]

Well today I am back to work. I really did enjoy my time off. I even went camping twice! But I guess I have to come back and make some money or I will be camping permanently. My boss said she can already see my weight loss in my face and my uniform suit isn't as tight.

I brought my bento box today with a small portion of fish and some bbq Beans and white chicken chili. I went and ate my beans on my first break. I'm in one of my offices sipping on Water now. I think being back at work I might be able to regulate my intake better. I have a glass of ice water sitting here staring me in the face saying "Drink Me!"

I emailed the food manager that is over our Employee Dining Room and asked if those of us who have had bariatric surgery could show our "Eat Cheap" card and be able to buy stuff a la carte. Right now we get charged a full buffet price if we get ANYTHING off of the hot line buffet. It's only $3 but I don't want to pay $3 for 3 oz of food. If I can't pay a la carte then I want to be able to take left overs home with me, which they currently frown upon. If they say no to my requests, then I simply will not buy food from them. (Or knowing me, I might take it up with the General Manager.) I'll keep ya posted. I am a manager at a casino if anyone was wondering.

But being back at work is so far so good. I have lots of support here since there are several WLS patients that work here that I can talk to and everyone has been supportive of me.

[bloreorbust 286]

Feeling sorry for myself. Not losing as quickly as I'd like. My body is changing. The way I sit and how my clothes fit (everything is getting baggy) are changing. But the number on the scale is just crawling along. I started out on surgery day at 376 and have only mage it down to 362 4 weeks later. Stupid fat. Ugh. Sorry everyone. I needed somewhere to throw my pity party. I'm also bleeding like a stuck pig.