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I called my ob-gyn and told him about my hormone rages. He changed my hormone replacement (hysterectomy) to a lower dose. We store hormones in our fat and with less fat I was overloaded. I will tell you all if it works but I do feel more aware of my attitude. It was good to say it out loud

Anyone else loose your patience recently? I never had road rage or said exactly what I was feeling with the irritation I have since surgery. Lately I have made an employee cry, insulted my mother (we are really close) and yelled at another driver. I hate feeling like this

I was just talking to my mom about being scared of food last week. I am making an appointment to see my therapist and going to group this week but this post has made me feel better. Not alone! I don't want to eat bad food and fitness pal has helped but I am nervous about eating out, what to order, people looking at what I don't eat! I use to eat my feelings and I don't want to fall back into that

I made it to 195 a few days ago but didn't want to believe it! Yeah!

Not supportive at all! I have supportive family and friends around me. They may not believe in the procedure, but they believe in me. Last week I opened the freezer and saw Ben and Jerry's, I almost cried until I looked at the label. Not one I would like. My mom said "I would never buy something you liked, that is just cruel". That is what you need around you, people who want good things for you

I work in retail, store manager and originally took 2 weeks off. I went back last week for half days and was hurting afterwards. I think it really depends on you, but 6 weeks seems like a long time to me.

Reading your story, it is so much like mine. Same day surgery too! I had a hysterectomy when I was 28 (endometriosis). I asked about the HRT and my doctor didn't think it would effect weight loss. I have lost 26 since pre op and the last few days I gain a pound then lose it the next day. So frustrating! I am also so sick of the protein shakes I have been drinking. Let me know what you think of the Sams club

I use to drink a cup of black coffee every morning but since surgery I get sick at the smell. I have started to drink tea instead. I miss my coffee!

I have days where I am full and then days like today where I am SO hungry!!! I called my dietician today to make sure I was doing ok and not over eating. She went through my diet and stressed that I need a lot more protein. I am averaging about 40 grams and need to be at 60. I hope that if I can choke down more than 1 shake a day I will feel less hungry. Really beating myself up today!

So I can smell things I couldn't before and my taste buds are weird. For example I had a strawberry Popsicle and could taste peanut butter with it...crazy! I take 2 showers a day now and can't seem to feel clean in my butt region?

I had the pain in my rib last week. From what I read it is due to the instruments in there during surgery.

I had it on day 3. I was sobbing, it was terrible! I came home that day and it changed everything. I do have depression but not like that! I was so happy to be home with my pets. Find your happy place, it will pass. If it doesn't in a week, I would call your doctor

I am 12 days out and feeling pretty good except I think I over did it yesterday. I felt great so I changed my sheets and vacuumed the carpets. Today I have pain in my stomach in the center. It isn't fall over pain but I feel it when I move around. Anyone else have this?

YUCK the smell!!!

If I didn't have my mom taking care of me, I probably wouldn't eat enough! I am a store manager and need to go back next week for mothers day but I don't think I will last all day. I have an office day Monday but after that I am expected to be on the sales floor. I might not be able to go back as soon as I hope. Don't I need to be awake and active to gain strenghth?

Hello Everyone I am 9 days post op and feeling ok. I had a pain in my rib for a few days but was told it was normal from where the instruments were during surgery. My worry is I have been sleeping 10 hours at night. I haven't slept that much in a long time. I don't nap during the day because I am restless. I go back to work on Monday and hope I can last all day. Anyone else going through this or been there?

No. Dr Gibbs is my surgeon in Little Rock. Have you had your surgery?

I was sleeved on April 23 and tomorrow I get to start on purée. I have never been so excited to have mushed up chicken in my life. Hope my gag reflex doesn't kick in!

Hello I just had surgery in Little Rock on the 23rd. Who was your doctor?

Great! Something to look forward to!

Have been out of the hospital for 3 days now and the day I was released I had a normal colored bowel movement. Since then all have been clear and snotty looking. Anyone have the same and is it normal?

Hello everyone I am new here. Was looking for anyone who has been home a few days and has a low grade fever. Last night it was 100.7 and went to bed early. It broke and I am down to 98.9. I am exhausted today and my mom has been forcing me to eat( well slurp)! I HATED being in the hospital! I felt like I was bothering them to go to the bathroom. They also took 3 hours to print my paperwork after my doctor released me! I think fear of going back didn't help me last night, I started to sob, ugh! I just want to know I am not alone! So silly but my emotions have doubled since the surgery. I know it was the right thing to do. I was overweight and un healthy, but I doubt having something so permanent.