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I also didnt have gas pain. Lucky me

Morphin made me itch too but I used it till they took it away. Major surgery. Take it easy. Walk when you can. Communicate your pain to you professional caretakers. Know it will pass and it is worth it.

Its like a double nightmare. Horrifying way to go then after you're gone everyone discusses how fat you were. Blame can be spread around but the victims here are clear.

Apparently most coasters are made for 180 ave. I don't know her weight, but based on picture she was larger. Also she expressed concern she could only "click" bar once

You guys hearing that the new trend is to say the terrible accident in Texas is being blamed on the poor woman's size? Thoughts?

Clean out your pantry! I am a stress eater too, but if it isn't there I can't eat it. A slip up here and there won't mess you up, but the guilt starts a nasty spiral

I went with the paraguard, which is copper coil and no hormones. It does effect my periods, longer, heavier, more painful. But it's been in over 5 years and I have been overall very pleased with it.

This is the worst part. Steady on! It is worth it!

How did the pregnancy effect your friends results?

I was one of the joggers on the beach! It felt amazing.

Just a random observation about my scars, which seems to resist fading, some are " inies" and some are " outies". The don't really bother me... Like I said. Random. Off to jog

Just a random observation about my scars, which seems to resist fading, some are " inies" and some are " outies". The don't really bother me... Like I said. Random. Off to jog

It's been a year this week. I am headed to the beach. It's also my husband and my 5 year anniversary. My surgon never set a goal and my personal goal was based on bmi. I haven't technically hit reached that personal numbers goal yet but here are some goals I have met: I can now run 20 minutes comfortably without walking so I jog 40 mins 5-6 days a week. Couldn't even shuffle quickly forward (what jogging used to look like) for 3 minutes pre surgery without gasping like a fish out of water. I had to buy all new clothes. All new. Bras undies and shoes too! I sleep naked and walk around naked IN FRONT of my husband. I used to be too ashamed and would change clothes quickly hiding in the closet. Extra details probably belong in the ladies forum but you can imagine there have been other improvements... No more fat girl waddle. I feel pretty. Out and out pretty. Men smile at me. People are nicer. That goal is harder to explain but it impacts every facet of my life. I have low blood pressure. I am no longer pre diabetic. I don't snore any more. I am not dreading the bathing suit part of the beach. Not wearing a two piece, but even at 19 I wasn't a two piece kinda girl. Goal is a fluid concept. Would do this sleeve again every time.

Pre op is the worse. Stay strong!

I think so yes. It is amazing how much taking the weight off helps. I used to get shin splints just from walking. Now I can jog without pain.