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I get very dizzy and lightheaded to and the room either goes white or black and I almost pass out. I just had labs down last month and my iron and D were low, so I have been supplementing them. I keep carbs around 30grams per day so I am sure I am in ketosis, but is that what is causing this dizzy spells?

I don't have a fever, and I have started walking and doing cardio but nothing heavy duty. Where do you think you read about the 7th week having weird symptoms?

So number one I am dumb, like seriously dumb. I have been called a blonde like multiple times in the past week. I started to write what I did then erased it because it was so dumb. #2 I have a very weird tingling sensation on my upper left back below my shoulder blade.. #3 muscle pain everywhere #4 Lightheaded I have keep up with the Protein and Vitamins (multi w Iron, b12, cal cit, vit d) I will plan to call my doc on Monday, but I was just wondering if anyone else has had this crazy stuff go on?

I would never in a million years believe that I could lose 40lbs in a month and a half! It has been amazing seeing my body transform and the amount of joy it has brought to my life. I am so grateful to myself and my doctor who recommended this surgery. I can now can start living my life instead of hiding like I did all throughout my 20's. I started my pre op weight loss at 309lbs and now weigh 250lbs!!! The top is my before picture

I just had this conversation with myself today. I ate a cheese stick felt uncomfortably full and couldn't believe it. I have never felt this way ever!

I think I would live in regret if I didn't have a food funeral, I would recommend you eat what ever your little heart desires but in moderation.

you so not alone! I am almost 4 weeks post op and it is getting a ever so slightly better. I love that your NUT called it food porn, hahaha.

Today was my first day back to work too! I took a shake to work, and it took me 3 hours to drink it and I couldn't even think of putting anything else into my mouth. I am trying to make up for my protein now, but yikes it was hard today.

My doctor didn't even mention leak, maybe because I originally wanted the band?? Is a leak something I need to be afraid of for the rest of my life? I am so scared when I ate something I am going to cause a leak. Like I just ate egg salad and it isn't sitting well with me and I am going into a panic attack that I am going to cause a leak.. Any insight on this?

10 days after my surgery my belly was COVERED with a rash and hives. I took benadryl orally, applied benadryl cream alternating with hydocortisone cream. I was so miserable, it lasted about 5-7 days.

Is the reaction right on the injection site?

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Thank you for that suggestion! I didn't even know you could do that. Why do I need an invite to join? Can I do stuff with out being a member?

Already loving pinterest <3 but I hate seeing pictures of yummy food!

Never trust a fart after WLS

I have looking EVERYWHERE for a support group, it seems that the hospitals here in Boston only do it for their patients OR new patients. My program only has them during work hours... and since I just took a month off from work I am sure they won't be so keen on me leaving for that. I have also looked into just like a put together home group and have had no luck there either... If you or anyone else has any ideas on how to find these groups I would greatly appreciate it!

I like doing that type of stuff, I will check out pinterest! Thank you! And I have always wanted to get into photography, so I will look into that as well. Thank you both for your ideas!

So I have found out something about myself, I am SO boring! Since I have taken away smoking, drinking coffee, drinking booze, eating and cooking I HAVE NO LIFE!!! I know it doesn't help that I have been out of work for the past 3 weeks, but I have no hobbies to fill my time. I have also been depressed since the surgery so I am in no mood to create some fun. I can't go to the gym yet because I severely hurt my muscle that they cut threw and I have stabbing pain which exercise makes so much worse. My friends aren't inviting me out because I am "recovering". I am sick of doing nothing except looking at my cats all day. Does anyone have any suggestions of hobbies or activities that a former foodie may enjoy?

I'm 3 weeks out and have gone down at least a full cup size, if not more. I have a feeling I am going to be very flat chested once I am thin, which maybe nice I would like to improve my posture.

I am salivating just from reading this!

I ate a cracker last night, and in my mushies phase you can't have crackers : ( I also smothered it with peanut butter.

UGH still have the pain a week later!! I called my doctor and she said there is nothing I can do other than what Illana said to wear a binder. I bought a spanx thing and it makes it hurt so much more! I hope it goes away soon

After surgery I had THE WORST ketosis breath, and I still have it.. Drinking lots of fluids does help it to be less lethal, but man it still is bad. Does anyone know how long they were in ketosis for?

I was told I can use NSAIDs but no longer than 5 days, this is one of the reasons I choose the sleeve. I have used ibuprofen with something in my belly before hand.

I had a very similar experience 1.5 weeks out when I ate full fat sour cream, and full fat whipped cream.. Yeah it took me two times to figure out not to eat full fat stuff... I told my doc this and she is like yeah you don't get dumping, but it was what I would think dumping is. It was defiantly a horrible experience, so I won't be doing that again.