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The things no one tells you about post op life...



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So I'm a year out from my surgery, and last night I was thinking about the things no one told me I would experience post op.

Here's my list:

  • Sensitive tummy! I used to have a cast Iron stomach preop. I could eat ANYTHING and not get sick. I'm talking about food left out for a day or two, weird combinations of food, anything. NOW - my stomach is very sensitive and temperamental. I can eat something one day and be fine, and eat it the next day and it will send me straight to the bathroom.
  • Tummy issues 2 - Before surgery, I used to be able to "hold" my poo (sorry if TMI) if I was in an inconvenient place (like work or the mall) until I got home. Not anymore. When I gotta go, I gotta go! And I cramp when I have to go.
  • Drinking Water is a CHORE. I didn't realize how much of a chore drinking water would be - especially with the "no eating and drinking at the same time" rule. Presurgery I could drink 64 oz of water a day easily. Now, not so much.
  • Deep down I thought being "skinny" would fix a majority of my issues. NOPE!
  • My butt hurts constantly from sitting on things! I guess since some of the padding is gone, LOL.
  • My refrigerator is a constant churn of leftovers. I am having trouble making peace with throwing away leftovers but I have to constantly.
  • I don't get nervous about having physicals at the doctor anymore.
  • If I eat the wrong thing late at night (there's one Protein Bar in particular) it gives me indigestion really bad.

What are some of the things that no one told you that you're experiencing post op?

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The whole sore back side thing, I had heard other people say it would happen but oh my gosh, my tailbone kills me most of the time!!

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  • Tummy issues 2 - Before surgery, I used to be able to "hold" my poo (sorry if TMI) if I was in an inconvenient place (like work or the mall) until I got home. Not anymore. When I gotta go, I gotta go! And I cramp when I have to go.

I actually have the exact opposite problem. I barely get any urge to go, if I don't make a conscious effort to go at least once a day I get very backed up.

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Spicy food. I could eat medium salsa before surgery, now I can't even eat mild salsa. Sad.

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Sore backside- I actually have a tailbone now. And tummy issue #2, and heartburn. Used to never get heartburn

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I'm still fat but my butt hurts all the time. I dunno what is going to happen when I actually get to goal.

The other issues I don't have though.

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Oh also this one is not a physical thing but people talk to you more. At my all time heaviest weight I was a 376 pound invisible woman. Now I am 198.8 and people talk to me in passing or in line at the store or walking down the sidewalk. People acknowledge me and hold open doors way more often these days.

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I noticed that at just 42 pds down from 271 to 229. But it's more like they actually look at me when speaking in passing than they did before.

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I have found that since I lost weight, it seems like fewer people talk to me, I think I was more approachable when I was fatter. My RBF is on 100 now. People still talk to me more than most people though. That extrovert life...

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I hear what your saying about the poo I get backed up too, but my problem is trying to get back to the basic so I can lose I gained 10 lbs horrible I cannot lose it what should I do I don't eat I drink a lot of Water I don't urinate a lot but I am drinking my eating habits are mostly sugery but I am trying to stop the sugar you think if I stop eating sugery items I will lose again I was thinking about a Tummy Tuck what do you think how can I get back on track scared I did a bmi its says overweight which I lost 80 lbs in less than a year now I gained 10 lbs do not want to gain anymore what should I do....

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@@tamila0624 You need to be at a steady weight before considering plastic surgery. I would suggest counseling to get your food issues under control. Go back to basics. If you continue eating sweets - you will continue to gain.

Edited by KristenLe

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Does anyone regret that they had their procedure done?

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I do not have a shred of regret. I am thankful everyday for this gift and truly feel like I've been given my life back.

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No regrets! Even with the sore tailbone, weird poop habits, and unsolicited comments, it was the best thing I have ever done for myself.

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