Is it normal to .......

[FluffyChix 17,418]

7 hours ago, MrsGamgee said:

Hmmm... hadn't considered having to wear socks all the time post-op. My poor hobbit feet only tolerate socks begrudgingly when there is snow on the ground (okay, so that's still at least six months of the year here). I hope that maybe I'll miss this after-effect of surgery.

Love your quote in your signature: Fear is a Liar!!

Word.

[GreenTealael 25,446]

It's normal to feel sad/unhappy/miserable with the aesthetical state of your body after WLS even as your health improves. You are not ungrateful for wanting your journey to be satisfying in many ways.

[chattycat 91]

On 03/28/2019 at 21:16, MrsGamgee said:

There aren't many of us here... glad to meet another bariatric patient from north of the 49th parallel.

As for the socks, I will adjust if I have to. But I won't like it.

Another Canadian here! 🇨🇦

[DanaC84 1,116]

On 03/28/2019 at 22:53, ms.sss said:

Yeah, being cold is annoying. But I have to say I prefer it over being so hot all the time. Before, the slightest exertion would result in me being a hot, sweating mess. Then I'd be all flustered about being sweaty and then end up sweating some more. *sigh*

So now socks are a fixture on my feet (I only see my feet now when I shower!), and I drink hot Water all day.

I want to say it has gotten slightly better, but it may just be because the weather is getting warmer. *shrugs*

I think it’s fairly common. Of the three people in my personal life that have had wls, including myself, have all had this happen

[DanaC84 1,116]

To lose slow and/or to have stalls ?!
Frustratingly , YES!!

Best advice given over and over but the hardest to implement : don’t compare yourselves with others. Those starting at a higher BMI lose quicker, sex, age or hormonal stage in life all play a role and it varies greatly from person to person. 
I also read when we reach a previous set point in our weight our body was previously comfy at it will try to stay there. Lots of theories out there on what you should do. But if your surgery is new and your following your surgeons plan just keep on keepin’ on. (Imho)

[MrsGamgee 756]

5 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Love your quote in your signature: Fear is a Liar!!

Word.

It's the truth... I deal with a bit of anxiety and it's always helpful to me to remember.

[FluffyChix 17,418]

4 minutes ago, MrsGamgee said:

It's the truth... I deal with a bit of anxiety and it's always helpful to me to remember.

Ain’t that the truth!! Sorry you deal with anxiety! 😔

[DanaC84 1,116]

Not a question but a fantastic visual on WHY we don’t drink before, during or after our meals.
Fast forward to about the 2:30 minute point if you don’t want to watch the whole thing
https://youtu.be/xR0VM3mnsgM