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No, don't think so. I had an ablation so my periods are extremely light and I had one 2 wks ago. I haven't had much of a bm though maybe I need to take something and see if that works.

Never heard that??

I've read about the stalls and it didn't bother me last week but now that's its been 2 wks I'm getting annoyed. I'm almost 7 wks post op, 53 lbs down, but haven't lost a think in two weeks. Except inches...I've lost 6 in the bust and 5 1/2 in the waist in the 2 wks my weight has stalled. I haven't begun exercising yet so it doesn't make sense to me. I'm still not getting all my protein in and just this week started to be able to get in all my fluids. ???????

Do they do X-ray and/or MRI to diagnose it?

Considering you just had an ablation I assume your not taking baths correct? Are they giving you the same antibiotic each time? Also, like the last person said...are the sending your urine for a c&s? They test it in the office, but they should also be sending it to the lab for further testing. Dehydration can cause a uti, I had that happen 3 wks post op and ended up with kidney stones too. Make sure you are staying hydrated, check with the dr office and find out if they have sent your urine to the lab, and if you are taking the same antibiotic everytime, then maybe you need something more effective. I don't think it has anything to do with the dr unless she's checking you without gloves and if that's the case I hope you would have b**** slapped her and then once again for me. How long ago were you sleeved? Did this happen right after you were sleeved? The Foley catheters can cause them sometimes if they are in for a while. I don't think that's it either, but dehydration can definitely do it. Drink Gatorade and cranberry juice. Hope you feel better!

Podiatry appt Monday morning. Going to wait to see him and maybe he has the splints or boots in his office. ?? Thanks for the info again!

You all are awesome! I knew I could count in you! Thank you so much! I'm going to try everything y'all suggested!!

Ill try that! Thank you! I've had this pain for 2 yrs now its expected, but it doesn't help me if I can't walk. I googled it last night that's how I knew it was a "real" pain and not just be sues if my weight like my doc has lead me to believe.

Anyone have this? I have been trying to walk for exercise and its just getting worse. I've told my rheumatologist about the pain and they just ignore it and act as though its my weight. I've lost 53 lbs and my feet are getting worse not better. I can barely walk in the morning, I have to have my hubby help me to the bathroom. Should I be concerned or just keep trying to walk? What kind if Dr. do I see fir this? Podiatrist or Ortho? I really want to join the gym but I don't want this to discourage me from going.

Happy to hear its something that can be treated at home. Get well soon! Praying for you!

I don't remember anything between the time the anesthesia came to pre op and gave me something in my IV to the time I was already in my room. Very uncommon for me I usually remember everything for transferring myself into the OR table to being extabated after I wake even with Versed. Not this time, I was knocked out. I had a dilauted pump so I could medicate myself every 8 mins as needed and I don't remember much the first two days except being nauseas. As soon as they stopped the pump, I was no longer nauseas. I was in ICU for 3 days so I wasn't allowed out of bed, but once they transferred me to the floor I was off and running. It really felt good to walk and I was nicknamed hustler by the nurses because I was walking fast and a lot! Lol I told them I was working on my escape. Ill be praying for you! The surgery is not bad at all, wisdom teeth is still number 1 for the worst surgery I've had and I've had many major surgeries besides!

I have the lactose intolerance so I have been miserable with food, but I finally got out of my funk and started cooking again. The goat cheese was a great accessory and my h needed to fill my void.

Have you been measuring yourself? I've only lost 3 lbs in the last 2 weeks last week I lost none, but I started measuring myself and I've list 4 inches in the bust and 3 in the waist. Even if your not losing weight your losing inches. Try that to keep from getting frustrated about the weight stall.

I use chicken cutlets and add pesto to the tops if the cutlets, cooked on the warm setting for 5 hours. I took them out and topped it off with goat cheese and sundried tomatoes (I use Classico Sundried Tomato Pesto). I placed it I. The oven for a few minutes. YUMMY!! My husband who has a Lapband shared it with me and it was awesome!

My fav puréed meals are: Boiled egg chopped Light mayo Mustard Dill Mix and enjoy! Another: Canned chicken breast Italian dressing Mix and enjoy!

There's a recipe section on the forum with a few puréed recipes. My fav was the ricotta bake. Ricotta mixed with mozz and an egg topped with marinara. Really good except I learned I had a lactose intolerance that week. . I also like egg salad, boiled an egg mixed with light mayo, mustard and dill. Aweeeesome!

Are you taking any B vitamins? If your thiamine is low which most WLS patients are post op, then you will be nauseas. They gave me an injection of it, but you can buy it OTC too. If I remember correctly its B-1. Just trying to think of other things that might help. Praying for ya!

Thanks! I just wasn't expecting a stall since I still can't eat much. Last week I didn't shed any weight that's why I took measurements. I had to pack up some clothes this week because they no longer fit. I've gone from a 24 to a loose 20. I guess since I've had such big numbers the first 4 wks I just expected it to continue. It's going just in other means rather than the scale.

I just started taking measurements so I don't really know what an average is. I only lost 3 lbs last week but I lost 4 inches in my bust and 3 off my waist. Is that good or not so good?

San Angelo

I had my band removed in June and since it had ulcerated I had to wait for my stomach and esophagus to heal. I had done everything I needed to do for the insurance before my band was placed so all I had to do was update my psych eval and consult with the dietitian.

I got a Brazilian before my wedding day 7 yrs ago and it was awesome (not the experience but the effect.). Getting my shuns waxed hurt worse than the Brazilian. The lady did not make me feel very comfortable but it was well worth it. I would love to surprise my husband with it for our anniversary cruise in May. Hopefully I won't be as embarrassed then as u would now.

I was terrified going into it, but my Aunt died after having WLS (back in the 80's) and I didn't tell my family until the night before. However, I knew I was in good hands and not only did my research on the surgery, but also the surgeon. I stayed away from any negative reviews as I didn't want that judgement going in. I had a lap band previous so I knew a little as to what to expect. I was told the surgery was harder than the band, but I didn't think it was. This is not for everyone. It is a lifestyle change and have to be willing to give up an addiction. Just like you wouldn't bring a recovering alcoholic to a bar, you don't bring a recovering food addict to a buffet. It's not an easy fix by any means. You still have to fix what's broken only this gives you the perfect fitting tool to do so. Losing weight will not be the only thing you'll have to fix. It's the easiest, but the hardest is beating the addiction. With the sleeve, while your beating the addiction, you'll be losing weight!