Don't be hard on yourself. Your body is going through trama right now. It is in shock and trying to figure out what has happened. Please give yourself time and I assure you the weight will come off. Just try to keep fluids going and follow your doctors advice on eating. I was told that there...
Its been 2 weeks and i've lost 14 pounds...The first week was hard but it is beginning to get easier. I am having trouble getting my water and protein in every day. The protein drinks are too sweet for me so I got some unflavored protein powder to put over my food...hope this helps. Being...
Hi NanaG67, I am one week post op and I had migraine type headaches from caffeine withdrawals. I did not stop my caffeine before surgery although I did cut down. I suffered more from the headaches than I did from the surgery. Now that I'm off caffeine I hope to stay that way. I don't advise...
This may sound crazy but I was wondering if anyone went through a grief period with the complete change of life style that you have after surgery? My surgery is scheduled for 6/4 and of course many emotions racing through my head. I know as unhealthy that my life has been it is still the only...
Clinical Research Program on Ghrelin ( Hunger Hormone)
Has anyone ever heard of this? The research center at the hospital where I am having surgery on 6/4/12, called and said my doctor gave them my name as a good candidate for this research program. They are researching how this hormone and...
Thanks everyone for words of encourgement. I haven't told very many people about my decision to have WLS. Really only my husband, daughter and two sisters. For some reason, I can't seem to be able to tell anyone else. I think I'm afraid of their reaction. I haven't been to a support group...
I am worried about my husband and daughter (age 13), how this change in me will effect them. I am hoping a healthier me will result in healthier habits for them. But I'm afraid of the emotional rollercoaster...anyone have any tips?
Finally after 8 months of appointments, tests, and interviews my doctors office called today with a surgery date of June 4th. I have so many emotions going on right now...happy, worried, scared, is all this normal?