February

[tiffanyaok 22]

I'm having pains in my abdomen and am three weeks out my doctor said it's just the muscles healing from surgery. She said its normal and should go away within a few weeks.

Edited March 12, 2015 by tiffanyaok

[Melanie36 71]

Hi Everyone! I hope everyone's surgery went well! I had my surgery 2/25 and everything went really well! But now I'm having this pain in the lower left side of my abdomen. If I'm just sitting it's ok, but if I bend over, roll over in bed, just about anything and I have this nasty pain. It's quite weird because I'm still numb to the touch on my stomach (they severed some nerves) almost feels like stabbing or stretching on the inside. I asked the surgeon and he said "probably healing". Not that helpful, I didn't think healing was supposed to hurt. Is or has anyone else gone through this? If so, how long does it last?

Are you feeling any better, Grlfrny?

[Melanie36 71]

I think I "might" have finally pushed through the 3 week stalk... Am down a pound a day the last three days. I was starting to feel like this wasn't working for me! I'm now down 19.5 since surgery on 2/16-- I feel like I'm going to be a slow loser. My friend had surgery two weeks after me, and she's already lost more than me post-op! Frustrating, but I can't help but be happy for her. It really helps having someone in person to talk to about this process!

So, I'm now down over 50 pounds since I started this journey in mid-2014! I think I'm ready to share a before and current picture! Anyone else ready to share a photo? :-)

[grlfrny 5]

Hi Everyone! I hope everyone's surgery went well! I had my surgery 2/25 and everything went really well! But now I'm having this pain in the lower left side of my abdomen. If I'm just sitting it's ok, but if I bend over, roll over in bed, just about anything and I have this nasty pain. It's quite weird because I'm still numb to the touch on my stomach (they severed some nerves) almost feels like stabbing or stretching on the inside. I asked the surgeon and he said "probably healing". Not that helpful, I didn't think healing was supposed to hurt. Is or has anyone else gone through this? If so, how long does it last?

Are you feeling any better, Grlfrny?

Thank you for asking Melanie36! Honestly the pain is still there. It subsides if I take extra strength Tylenol, but it's still there. I am back to taking my liquid pain meds before I go to bed so I can sleep in somewhat comfort. I said I would keep track of it and if after a month there's still the same pain I would call the doc and see what's going on.

[2/2015RN 37]

I think I "might" have finally pushed through the 3 week stalk... Am down a pound a day the last three days. I was starting to feel like this wasn't working for me! I'm now down 19.5 since surgery on 2/16-- I feel like I'm going to be a slow loser. My friend had surgery two weeks after me, and she's already lost more than me post-op! Frustrating, but I can't help but be happy for her. It really helps having someone in person to talk to about this process!

So, I'm now down over 50 pounds since I started this journey in mid-2014! I think I'm ready to share a before and current picture! Anyone else ready to share a photo? :-)

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I think too am a slow loser... I think I am happy about that but not sure.. How do you feel about that? I'm hoping it will help reduce the chances of loose skin

[tiffanyaok 22]

Tomorrow is my one month will take a photo and post then.

[Andrea Barnes Douglas 25]

My GS surgery was 2/4 . I lost 16 lbs before surgery. Day of surgery I was 202. For 3 weeks pre op I went down to 187.. Then the dreadful STALL!! Please to say as of March 13 I weighed and was down 5lbs!! Wooot stall is finally over for now. Very excited to be 182... I'm on reg foods now or what I can tolerate. It's still a struggle but learning foods I loved no longer sit well which is fine by me. How has everyone else been doing ? I would love to hear

[Crosby 303]

Grlfrny...hope your pain eases up soon.

Melanie I can see the difference ..especially in you face. Look forward to more pics as we all progress.

I am moving along. The only issue continues to be the total lack of energy...I mean to the point where I am sitting or laying most of the day. I am hydrated fine and getting more than required Protein but no improvement.

Weight loss has slowed a bit as expected. I am limiting myself to weighing every three days which is actually easier for me.

[lucky2014 90]

Hey guys hope everyone is doing great I've been reading your posts with the weight loss im so happy for our February surgeries board today is my first appointment since i came home from the hospital February 20 surgery was feb 19 so im kinda excited to see how im doing toward my weight loss i will update on my return hope im release to go back to work tomorrow and return that sleep apnea cpap also today

[lucky2014 90]

Here's my status

Sw-196

Pre op-185

Cw-170

Gw-125-130

Soooo Happy ????

[tiffanyaok 22]

Status Role Call

SW- 372

Preop-344

Cw-312

Gw-175-180

And here are my before and one month pics....a few days late but nonetheless Lol.

[Shortierock 10]

Surgery date Feb 17th, rny

Sw-252
Pre op-245
Cw-221
Gw-175

So far so good I have been hitting the gym and feeling really good.

[grlfrny 5]

SW: 330

Pre-Op: 320

Current: 308

Goal: 165

Feeling really good except for pain once in a while in my left side. It's much better than it was!

Confession...I've been not doing great the past 2 days with drinking my Water. We are moving from KS to NY and with trying to get everything done I've been bad! But today, I've had my 3 kids "bugging" me about drinking my water! I love them so much! I am half way through my at least 64oz for the day!

[NewMary83 52]

Congrats ladies!! Way to go! Tiffany you look great! I am doing well. I've been at a stall for a couple days and starting to get frustrated but I'm sure things will improve soon!

SW 327

CW 291

Gw 170-150

[Crosby 303]

What great progress everyone !!!

Three weeks today for me....it has gone by fast!

I haven't bothered with an updated picture yet as there isn't too much difference. I finally started feeling alive the other day. I actually have been able to do a couple minor tasks without feeling exhausted. I still have found I can eat everything I am allowed without issue. And drinking has been easy as well.

Surgery date 3/27/2015

Original starting weight 282

Surgery weight 269

Current weight. 247