10 month Post op - the whole story possible tmi

[sapMegan 79]

It's funny because a lot of people look at my experience and think "that's awful" and get scared by it. I would not change it. I have no fear of "failure" that so many people talk of because of how sensitive my stomach is. I can eat the absolute worst that my body will let me and I won't gain weight. So many people talk about this being a tool and I totally agree but I have been fortunate enough to have an incredible sensitive sleeve and I LOVE it. It is about as close to a "cure" for me as I could possibly get! I LOVE MY PUKE-INESS!!!! I will tell you it is 100% worth any misery you may experience. Incision pain will go away, nausea will at least become more manageable. You learn to adapt to the way you can eat and will learn to love NOT thinking about food all the time! Granted there are people with post-op complications and my heart goes out to them... that's a whole other ball game.

[Rovobay 920]

thanks for sharing your story. great work. I am proud of you!!!

[bellabill 253]

What a story! Now look how beautiful you are ????

[missbrown30 148]

Hi Megan,

You look awesome! So sorry you had some bad experiences in the beginning. I'm so glad you didn't let that stop you from pushing forward.

[viktoryalynne 28]

I never heard of smelling. It's never been mentioned at my support group meetings. Can others smell you? I've been in public and have crossed paths with obesity people that smell extremely bad. I always thought it was because of their excess skin. I have an apron and not only use my deodorant under my arms but my breasts, and stomach. I'm so afraid of smelling.

You endured a lot. I hope things continue to become easier for you!

Thank you for sharing.

[DizzyLib 45]

Wow it was great reading your experience and you look fantastic just the way you are, congratulations!!!

[*Lexie* 1,486]

I really enjoyed reading your story. By the way, I think you were beautiful in your before picture even though you didn't see it. You look gorgeous now, I can't wait to wear a cute skirt like that.

[ECORREA_71 4]

That was some awesome story. Keep it up. You look great!!!

[mindylynn 7]

AMAZING! Thank you for sharing your story. I'm 9 days post op and feel great. I know I'm lucky. I was able to walk several laps around the hospital the night of surgery. I'm looking forward what the future holds and your story has inspired me!

[roseygirl 2]

You and I sounds like the same person! I have many of the same reasons for wanting the surgery. To be able to do more of what I already do, with less sweating, heavy breathing and feeling like the fattest mom in the room. I hope I can be as successful as you. You look amazing!

[shmeyers 240]

You were beautiful before and after. I bet it feels so good to be "normal". I always feel like people are looking at me and thinking how fat I am. My surgery is set for October 14th. I go do all my pre op stuff tomorrow. I am very nervous. Thanks so much for sharing. It helps to know what to expect.

[boggsville 0]

Your story is very similar to mine. I had surg march 11. As of today, 9/26 I am down 100 lbs. I'm getting worried actually. I'm lucky if I get down 10 bites of food a day. Nothing tastes good. I sip Water throughout the day at work snd it too makes me nauseous. I miss eating, honestly. But, I am only 47 and my dr told me if I didn't lose the weight I was going to hsve a stroke or heart attack. My BP was 200 / 110 pretty consistently and no mstter how dr tweaked my meds, we couldn't get it back down into a healthy range. It was my son who encouraged me the most. I'm happy I had the surgery. If I'd known then what I know now, not too sure I'd go through with it. Most days I feel grest. Honestly, I look amazing. Some days I have to do a double take in the mirror. People I haven't seen since before surgery don't recognise me. It is also awesome to be able to shop and not get depressed because nothing fits or it all looks terrible. And you're right about the feelings of embarrassment. I hated being the fat lady.

Thanks for sharing your story. Honestly, it was like resding my own. And you do look incredible. The happiness and peace is in your smile. Keep up the great work snd keep us posted on your progress.

Megan B / Washington state

[msfitn2014 248]

What month did the stinky smell start? I wonder if this happens with a lot of people? Two months out, no smell yet>

I noticed the stinking smell the first week but it didnt last but a week or two, its an odd smell and I thought something was wrong but I found out abt it here on. BARIATRICPAL

[msfitn2014 248]

Enjoyed hearing abt your amazing honest story!! You look amazing!!

[sapMegan 79]

I never heard of smelling. It's never been mentioned at my support group meetings. Can others smell you? I've been in public and have crossed paths with obesity people that smell extremely bad. I always thought it was because of their excess skin. I have an apron and not only use my deodorant under my arms but my breasts, and stomach. I'm so afraid of smelling.

You endured a lot. I hope things continue to become easier for you!

Thank you for sharing.

I found quite a few posts on here about it actually. It's all about sugar/calorie intake. It's not the same smell that some of the really large people get. It smells nothing like regular BO and isn't even musty smelling. For me it was this weird bitter smell. My husband claimed he didn't notice unless I stuck my skin up against his face but I swear I smelled it any time I moved. It was my whole body, not just armpits, under breasts or anything. My forearms even smelled. it was weird.