Sassygirl06

I felt hungry a lot in the beginning. Taking a ppi will take care of some of this problem. I felt like my stomach was eating itself at times. It made some horrible sounds. It will go away soon. I still get hungry now after surgery....not like before...but when I need to eat I get grouchy if I don't. Just make sure to eat regularly because sometimes you can forget to eat...haha...that is funny to me because before the surgery I would never forget to eat. Now it can be mid day and I will think to myself...oh no...I haven't eaten today yet! I don't have to take a ppi anymore...but in the beginning it was a life saver. The acid in your tummy can really play havoc on it. Good luck!

The larger incision was raised for me as well....the bump may be the internal stitches that they used. I actually had one of my internal stitches pop through and had to snip it off with finger nail clippers. It is normal for some itching around the cites while the skin is healing. If it gets red and hot is when you need to really worry. Call the doc if you are nervous about it. Good luck!

Wow! It sounds like you lit a torch in your poor new tummy! I would take it easy on the spicy foods...as well as the rice. I am two years post op and I can't even handle rice all that well. If you don't feel better in the morning I would call my surgeon if I were you. I don't think you have anything serious wrong other then some severe heartburn and upset tummy from all of that food. Remember that your stomach is like a baby's. little steps at a time. You can't eat all of the stuff you did prior to surgery right away. Try one thing at a time...if your tummy tolerates it then you can move on. It really sounds like you just over did it. Good luck my friend...and take it easy on your self!

I used to have this happen to me...especially after I ate to much. I thought there was something seriously wrong with my saliva glands! This to shall pass. In the mean time...keep a cup handy to spit it all out...cause swallowing it will make you queazy. Try to sleep on your side with a towel underneath your mouth so your pillow doesn't get drenched. Make sure not to overfill your stomach with water, or anything else. It will get better....it is all part of the process.

This is totally normal. You will feel like this for a while, but don't worry...it will get better and better with each passing day. I had buyers remorse for about two months...and then I started to love my sleeve. Now at almost two years post op I am completely in love with my sleeve. I see others eating WAY to much and it makes me sad for them. I can enjoy a normal sized meal and usually have left overs. I love it. Today I went out for sushi and I ate half of my meal for lunch and saved the second half for dinner. I feel like I get to have my cake and eat it too. The best part (besides getting skinny and healthy) is my grocery bill went from over a $1000 dollars a month to less then $400 a month and that is for a family of 5. I was the main culprits in having such a large grocery bill. My hubby calls me a cheap date now. When we used to go out for dinner I would usually order two meals....and now I order off of the child's menu (where it is allowed) if not...like I said..I take home leftovers. It will get better! Keep your head up!

I like the second swimsuit the best. You look great!

Looking good Kirk!

Just measure yourself...and look to your clothes for the answer. If they are looser and your measurements are smaller, then you are losing. When you are exchanging fat for muscle the scale may not move, but you are getting smaller anyways. Before I got heavy I weighed 150, didn't work out so I had a lot of fat....and I was a size 10. Now I am 170 and I am a size 10.... Why? Because I have more muscle then I did back then. It takes up less space so you can be smaller and weigh more. The scale sucks! Hehe

They have noticed, but some people are uncomfortable making personal comments like this. Don't be offended. Just wait till you run into someone you haven't seen in a while and they don't even know who you are. I have had that happen over and over again. I take it as a huge compliment, because obviously I look much different...in a very good way!

Just make sure you have only nutritious snacks around. That way if you do graze it will be on things that won't make you feel guilty.

If you can't find the liquid version you can cut the pills open...they are usually liquid inside. You shouldn't have a problem actually swallowing the pills but if you are worried that is what I would do.

Again and again I must say....throw that @&$£*^€ scale away! Hehe. You shouldn't be weighing all the time in the beginning. It drives you crazy.

Almost two years post op here....and I have not been the best on eating or exercise. I do some exercise when I feel up to it...and for the most part I eat way healthier then I used to. As fas as restriction...I still have very little room and fill up really quickly. I have lost more weight then I could have imagined. I am not the weight that I originally wanted to get down to, but I am in a size 10 now, and after I have my tummy tuck ( coming in September) I am sure that I will be in single digits. I feel wonderful, and everyone tells me I look really healthy. I really couldn't be happier with my results! Good luck to everyone out there!

I work in a forensic hospital and for the guys that cheek their meds we crush them and mix it with cinnamon apple sauce. You can try it. I never had to crush my meds after surgery, but if it is hard for you to get them down you can try it....won't hurt! Good luck!

Wow! Looking hot!

Doesn't it feel great! God for you!

You look great! You are rocking that bathing suit!

Same as a lot of people...wish I had done it sooner. I had a friend who was going to get the surgery at the same time as me....she decided to try to lose it on her own with one last serious diet...that was almost two years ago now. I of course had it and now weigh 170, she managed to lose 50 pounds on her own, but then gained it all back and is now well over 350 pounds. When I see her I just feel so sad for her. She doesn't like to hang out with me anymore. I think it's because when she sees me she thinks of what could have been for her. There are plenty of people out there that regret this surgery...but there are even more out there that regret not having the surgery when they could have. Good luck on your journey, whatever you decide...it is only a choice that you can make for yourself.

Wow! More then 100 pounds lost! Good job! Keep it up!

I would call my surgeon if I were you. Never had that feeling. Better safe then sorry. I hope you feel better fast!

I stayed two...only because I lived so far away from the hospital....200 miles. The doc wanted me to stay in case of complications. I would ask the doc to give you a leak test before you leave the hospital. It is awful....tastes horrid, but it made me feel more at ease to know there were no leaks before I left. I felt fine after four days of recovery. Good luck!

Well the sleeve took care of that now didn't it? Hehe....good luck on your journey!

It will happen for you when it is meant to be. This is hard to hear, but I truly believe there is a reason for everything. Keep your head up, because when it is supposed to happen things will line up. I will pray for you and your whole family. I am truly sorry that everything is so overwhelming right now. Try to see the silver lining...stay positive!

That is exactly why I chose not to tell anyone. I really don't want to deal with the back stabbing and constant ridicule about taking "the easy way out" ...nothing about this is easy! Some people just don't get it!

There were many months at a time that I would stall completely...not losing a pound, or worse gaining a few. When this happens the best thing to do is shake things up. Add in more exercise, or change the way you are eating. Giving up is not an option! You will get there as long as you don't quit. Good luck! Keep your chin up...and don't stress about what others think about you. The only person who can determine your self worth is well....your self!