MINI-Me

I experienced this as well around 2 years out. Testing showed I was not in "the change", but nothing showed up to determine the cause. I started thinking about how I felt when I was low blood sugar during the day or had gone too long between meals. I realized that I sweated like crazy then. So, I began eating 2 light string cheese before bed & it really seemed to help. Not 100%, but only 1 or 2 episodes a month now instead of 5 times a week. Give it a try and see if it helps.

Yes ... If I follow the "rules" about 5 oz of Protein and a bite of veggies and carbs. Popcorn and other junk food, MUCH more. Still not per-surgery amounts, but A LOT! (think small movie popcorn)

I don't actually remember ... Those first few days it seems like you will never enjoy food again. But, after a while you sort of find your rhythm. At 6 months out, I could eat one slice of thin pizza in about 30 minutes. Now, I can eat 1 to 1.5 slices.

I don't notice that, but my butt flies out of the seat since I am so much lighter now'. ;0)

I haven't used it, but several friends are raving about FitBit.

Dr. Umbach was my surgeon. But this was my first WLS. If your appeal is denied, definitely contact him & see his pricing for revisions.

I know you are early out & need to be very careful about portion size (that too full / uncomfortable feeling is the worst), but still a slave??? You ate less than one - celebrate you didn't and weren't able to eat the whole container!!!!! ;0)

Welcome! What questions do you have?

Congratulations!

I actually do the Pepsi Max (no sugar) and have since 4 months out. No issues and no calories. You might want to rethink the Pepsi Next - not as much for the carbonation and caffeine, but the sugar. But, each person needs to decide their "crack" ... Mine is a small glass of wine several nights a week. YUM!!!!

My surgeon is Dr. Thomas Umbach. It says he has 2 years of experience and does not take out of town patients or do out patient surgery. Well, I am 2 years and 3 months post-op (and I was definitely not his first). I flew to see him from WA state (he is in Nevada) and he offered in/out patient and I chose out-patient so that I could actually rest the first night (hate being in hospitals and they wake you up to see how you are feeling!) Anyone else notice incorrect information about their surgeon?

Congratulations. You did it!!!

DITTO!

I agree ... just hold on. The 23rd is so close. I know it's hard ... but it will be much easier once your stomach is smaller. And, you will have bacon and pizza again. Just not now. Good for you for having a good cry ... we don't allow ourselves do that enough!