May 24 Surgery Day

[LoveMyBypass 251]

@@Pup

Yes, I knew it was coming. That's why I tried to sit before I fell.

My sister was so scared. I tried to calm her and tell her it's normal. It has happened before and it will happen again. It's my fault for not paying attention. I just need to be more careful and eat slowly. I told her I was fine and I didn't need to go to the ER. It took a while before I could convince her I was okay to drive home from her house. Which is 10 mins away.

I really need to look into getting a medical Bracelet.< /p>

[Lindsey Skinner Abbott 97]

Oh wow! I have not experienced that but I have the sleeve so maybe I won't have to deal with that. I have eaten too much and it makes me feel like I want to puke...takes about an hour before it goes away.

[LoveMyBypass 251]

I know it's not good looking at the scale everyday. But I do, and I can't stop, it's there and I just need to know.

These are my weigh-ins for the last week. I wish I could just accept the stall and keep going, but today I gained almost 1 pound since yesterday. I stated crying instantly. I need to lose 15 pounds by the 29th and I just don't think it will happen for me. Is anyone else on a gain/lose stall like me? It would sure make feel a lot better.

[summerset 5,265]

I need to lose 15 pounds by the 29th and I just don't think it will happen for me.

Why?

[Pup 217]

I have several days where nothing happens or I gain a pound.

How is your excersise level? When there isn't a positive change in my weight It reminds me I'm slacking at getting in my walks

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[LoveMyBypass 251]

@summerset

I have been off work for 11.5 months on a shoulder/neck injury. So losing the weight I have lost is okay because no one at work will know I've lost it in only 6 weeks. I return to work on the 29th. If I weigh 185, no one will pay attention that I will still be losing weight. (30 more to be exact)but it will be much slower. But if I'm at this weight everyone will know I had surgery because I'll still lose 50 pounds. At my job everyone is very judgemental and cruel for no reason. I am very private and I don't like anyone knowing my business. Especially if, God forbid, I regain the weight and they gossip and laugh about my failure. 8 years ago I was the #1 topic of gossip and I've maintained low status since then. I don't want to give them an excuse. I would go home in tears. I just don't want to go through that again. It's just terrible, but it's a government job and the benefits and pay are amazing.

@Pup

Yes, I have started swimming since my doctor released me for all physical activity on the 6th. Before that I was just doing some light dancing. My doctor also told me to eat fruits and veggies now. Maybe the change in eating is what is giving me the stall? I just don't know. Sigh.

Edited July 9, 2016 by onmica

[summerset 5,265]

@ Sounds horrible. Co-workers can suck.

[LoveMyBypass 251]

@@summerset

Yes, most of them do suck. That's why I stick with myself and take naps during breaks.

[Lindsey Skinner Abbott 97]

Wow Omica! That is awful! I work for the government as well...federal government. We don't treat each other like that at all. I told a few people about my surgery and they have been very supportive. Maybe it is because I am HR but they are pretty chill about my surgery.

[LoveMyBypass 251]

@@Lindsey Skinner Abbott

Yeah offices are great. I wish I was there instead of where I am. I work in the warehouse. There are over 350 employees. We are divided by units. But it's like civil war. I have an angry resting face, so everyone thinks I'm stuck up. But I'm not, I'm such a sweet girl. Everyone in my own unit loves me, but other units look at me like I'm trying to complete. Story of my life, girls hate me and guys like me. Lol

[Lana R. 31]

well just got out of hospital again...after procedure Tuesday i came home was so sick, so went back 2 e.r they kept me over night my surgeon went back in Saturday and stricture closer up so he opened it back up even wider, i feel little neasious but no getting sick....so YAYYYYY, just cant get this dang Protein in!!! but have really been trying 2 get Water in....i have lost 51 pounds happy about that...i cant wait 2 b able 2 eat fruit i have been craving it so much.

[Pup 217]

well just got out of hospital again...after procedure Tuesday i came home was so sick, so went back 2 e.r they kept me over night my surgeon went back in Saturday and stricture closer up so he opened it back up even wider, i feel little neasious but no getting sick....so YAYYYYY, just cant get this dang Protein in!!! but have really been trying 2 get Water in....i have lost 51 pounds happy about that...i cant wait 2 b able 2 eat fruit i have been craving it so much.

Dang girl, you've had a rough go.

I can't wait to dig into a small crispy salad....maybe I'm ready, I just need to hear it from the doctor.

I'm down 27lbs since surgery....seems to be moving pretty slow but not complaining or worried. I need to get my butt exercising...my plan is to join the ymca on Thursday!!!!!

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[LoveMyBypass 251]

What do you guys think about a sauna? I am swimming a lot and the chlorine smell in my skin is driving me crazy

I hear saunas help with the smell

Edited July 12, 2016 by onmica

[summerset 5,265]

Never heard of this.

If you like saunas (I don't, the cool pool after sweating was always what I liked best about it ), give it a try.

[Lindsey Skinner Abbott 97]

I went to see the hemotologist yesterday. It was a bit scary because it was a tumor institute so everyone treated me like I had cancer. Anyway, the doctor was nice but was obsessed with the survey I had. He wanted to know how much weight I had lost since surgery. I told him 31lbs. He acted like that wasn't much and the proceeded to ask me how much more weight I planned to lose? I was like DUDE are you serious! 31lbs in 7 weeks isn't good enough!!! He then proceeded to tell me that I should be exercising 7 days a week and taking the dog on long walks doesn't count! Why do people become so obsessed with this surgery they know nothing about. Not even my bariatric surgeon asks me about my weight. My nutritionist even told me last week they don't like telling people a goal weight because every person is different and it all depends on how much you put into your new life style. Anyway, sorry for the rant but it is so frustrating! He is my blood doctor not my bariatric Doctor!