I am 2 years and 5 months post surgery. I have been doing great. I have had my weight go up 10 pounds but with life style changes the weight came right back off. I had a abdominalplasty just this past November. I was feeling really good about my weight and appearance, but I feel like I am in a...
So I have not had a great relationship or experience with my surgeon. Today I saw him for my 9 month post -opp appointment. I reached my goal (according to MY scale) so I went into my appointment with my head high. Lol well he burst my bubble and told me I need to lose another 20-25 pounds...
A week and a half ago I suddenly had crippling pain on my right side. I went to the ER and it was learned that I had gallstones. I was sent home and told to schedule surgery. They weren't going to get me in for almost a week to remove my gallbladder. The next day I ended up back in the ER. This...
I live in a lake town. People always talk about riding bicycles around the lake. I would never even attempt it. Riding a bike hurt me so bad and I was afraid I would make it to the other town and not be able to ride home. I was far too afraid of the embarrassment. Well last Sunday I did it. I...
I am seven months out and only 9lbs to get to my goal. The scale is moving very slowly now that I am also learning more about what I CAN eat. I am feeling great and finding all kinds of good food that I can have now. I am setting a great example for my kids. My 3 year old wants salad with every...
I am 3 1/2 months post surgery. I started losing large amounts of hair in the past few weeks. I am also having bad dizzy spells. I see my surgeon today but In the past he hasn't been very helpful. Has anyone dealt with these side effects? What kind of vitamin deficiency could this be?
I am so happy to be feeling somewhat normal again. I am eating foods I actually like but still very healthy. I am 7 weeks post operation now and I am down 38 lbs. this is a GREAT thing....BUT... I am not liking the compliments and attention I am getting because of it. I don't know why it bothers...
I am 6 weeks post opp and I have a couple questions about my body/diet.
What lotion are you using to help your skin bounce back from weight loss?
I had my surgery laparoscopically. Where the largest incision is (where I had the most pain and problems), it is pitted/indented. Did you have...
I don't remember Who told me about the Pinterest recipes, But I'm really enjoying looking at and trying all kinds of healthy recipes. Last night I made a fresh vegi pizza. It was really good. I am feeling a lot less food deprived. I am getting all my protein in too! I am trying really hard to...
I am not getting near enough protein in and I am starting to feel the effects of it. I got the protein powder called unjury. It is supposed to be tasteless but the smell is so bad I can't drink it. I am sick of protein shakes. I am trying to drink milk and eat high protein foods but I am still...
Now that I am feeling better. (One month post opp) I want to eat. Most of it is my addiction with food. I am going through withdraw so bad. I am sick of the constant food commercials on tv. I don't even want to watch tv anymore. I am not feeling hungry all the time. I just want to eat a Big Mac...
I had my gastric bypass surgery on 11/2/12. I have had several complications since. I am filled with regret. My coping mechanism when I feel sick and in pain was food. Now I don't have have a way to get through this recovery. I am still in so much pain and have been sick with pneumonia, abdomen...