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People can be so insensitive ( some mean to and other's are just clueless).

People can be so insensitive ( some mean to and other's are just clueless).

Hey all!
Wanted to find out what others have done, thought, or said ( or not) when they have encountered people who hadn't seen them in a while and then say something like....oh! you looks so much prettier...just got that one from one of my patients ( I work at a dental office). This morning I got from someone who works on our equipment ( bear in mind I'm married and he's....I guess you would call it married). Hey your looking a lot cuter....maybe I should start flirting with you too ( he REALLY flirts with another skinny girl that is married and works here. I told him....ahhh thanks,but that isn't gonna get you anywhere....and by the way I was cute when I was heavier too ( jerk off). He didn't say anything.... Anyhoo I've had some really great compliments from many people too. It's just the one's that treated you like trash before and now that your more acceptable they are different to you...makes me want to smack them. Suggestions?

Hey all!
Wanted to find out what others have done, thought, or said ( or not) when they have encountered people who hadn't seen them in a while and then say something like....oh! you looks so much prettier...just got that one from one of my patients ( I work at a dental office). This morning I got from someone who works on our equipment ( bear in mind I'm married and he's....I guess you would call it married). Hey your looking a lot cuter....maybe I should start flirting with you too ( he REALLY flirts with another skinny girl that is married and works here. I told him....ahhh thanks,but that isn't gonna get you anywhere....and by the way I was cute when I was heavier too ( jerk off). He didn't say anything.... Anyhoo I've had some really great compliments from many people too. It's just the one's that treated you like trash before and now that your more acceptable they are different to you...makes me want to smack them. Suggestions?

Smacking them is a good idea! Ha ha, but really what you said to the guy working on the machines was good, we are all the same person that we used to be, just with less weight. I look forward to making snide comments to rude people. I am still in the can't yet tell unless you are with me all the time stage. Good luck!

You would really question someone on their post?? Who cares if the chick had sex right out of surgery! Some people want it and some people don't. She was replying to the question that someone asked. If you don't believe it then move on to the next question, why start a "I don't think your telling the truth thing". ...Good Luck to ya.

Can we all just get along.....and have SEX.....LOL. Whew what a thread!

Can we all just get along.....and have SEX.....LOL. Whew what a thread!

Can we all just get along.....and have SEX.....LOL. Whew what a thread!

Geeez....I needed that! Thank oh soo much for the kinda swift kick in the behind. I like the fact that a it's from a guys point of view too. I have a bunch of girlfriends, but no guy friends going through the same thing.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Heather

Can we all just get along.....and have SEX.....LOL. Whew what a thread!

I meant no harm or disrespect in my post and I am sorry if it offended anyone or caused a disturbance. No one knows the body like the person who is living inside it. My doctor had no restrictions and its even published in his book.
Pg. 86 Question 11.
When can I resume having sex?
"whenever the patient feels good about it. It is very important that the patient understands that having sex will not cause the sleeve to burst, or a staple to pop, nor will it cause the sleeve to leak. Having sex does not interfere at all with the sleeve. So as soon as the patient feels good about having sex, he or she can resume sexual activity".
I just answered the question, I stated ahead of time that my doctor had no restrictions, and it was up to me and how I felt as I will know if I am in pain or not. I fully understand that every doctor is different as you can read from all the other post, I answered just like everyone else. And this may be too much information, but someone mentioned about orgasms, well orgasms do make your abdominal muscles contract and clinch and some may feel pain but was not in my case.
I am saddened that one or more people can be bashed or called out from another s' response, and it appears it was my post that caused it cause someone had a problem with what I said. We are all here for advice, friendship, and information. We all have different experiences, information from doctor, and different tummies too. We all know and understand what works for one doesn't necessarily work for others, and of course we all know that we go by what OUR doctors say anyway despite what another was allowed to do or not do.

You would really question someone on their post?? Who cares if the chick had sex right out of surgery! Some people want it and some people don't. She was replying to the question that someone asked. If you don't believe it then move on to the next question, why start a "I don't think your telling the truth thing". ...Good Luck to ya.

You would really question someone on their post?? Who cares if the chick had sex right out of surgery! Some people want it and some people don't. She was replying to the question that someone asked. If you don't believe it then move on to the next question, why start a "I don't think your telling the truth thing". ...Good Luck to ya.

Hello Dr Z Patients,
Just wanted to check in. 5 days post op and feeling GREAT. Day 1 and 2 were challenging but each day following has been significantly better. I don;t regret this for a moment. I started on full liquids today and started drinking my Premiere Protein, it never tasted so good! 3 oz later I was full. Took the dog for a walk, been going for 3 days now but in this heat neither of us can stand more than 20 mins. I poured my pain meds down the drain this morning. I don't need them anymore and with 7 years sobriety I have no desire to have narcotics around my house.
How you new sleevers doing and to those of you waiting, I'm so excited for you!
Michele

Drink as much as you can! I never did the 64 oz's down, but I did my best. Try ice cold, or try room temp to find out which tastes better to you. But always keep drinking.....you get tired of it, but it's sooo important. When you pee if it's light yellow your doing good, if it's dark put some more effort into it. Also s/f popcicles help too. Good luck

I was on 8 meds for my diabetes ( 4 meteformin-4 glipizide) everyday and 3 b/p meds, chols med. Now I'm on (1) meteformin and my vitamins and that's it.Hoping to come off my (1) meteformin soon.

I was on 8 meds for my diabetes ( 4 meteformin-4 glipizide) everyday and 3 b/p meds, chols med. Now I'm on (1) meteformin and my vitamins and that's it.Hoping to come off my (1) meteformin soon.

Girl....you'll have a story to tell when your feeling better ( and you WILL feel better sister!). You must be one tough chick to go through all that and still come out fighting! Take it easy it does get better!

It might be the bread at this stage. I can eat turkey or chicken, but cannot eat it on bread (even toasted) without it being really uncomfortable.

I agree, it was probably the bread, I also do sandwich roll up, no bread, I also stuff avocado in the middle,

In my opinion, 46 days out is too early to be eating any kind of bread, even the "thin" ones. The humus and turkey slices are good choices, but the bread will stick and swell. As far out as I am my lunch consists of just cheese slices and chicken slices, no bread. So I eat a "breadless sandwich". Try rolling up some cheese, turkey, chicken, string cheese etc. and see how that feels for you. Even though we have all had the same surgery, it is still a little different for each of us and it is a trial to sometimes find things that work for you. If the bread isn't working right now (and I think that's what is giving you problems), stop eating it and if you really feel like you need bread then try it again in a few weeks. That's one thing you will find out, our tastes change. Somethings that we liked before surgery or right after surgery, all of a sudden we no longer like the taste or the texture of. Give it time, don't loose the faith and make sure and follow YOUR doctor's/nuts plan for you.

When I went in for surgery I made my husband and some family members cookies to have at the hospital while they waited for me. I was going to bring in some for Dr. Zelada too. My husband said ...."why don't you wait and see how the surgery goes....LOL". I brought him some raspberry bars at my two week check up and told him what my husband said...he laughed. He went out of the room for two seconds and came back....mouth full and said I already had one...I'm not sharing these with anyone! I'm glad he liked them.

Let me know what u think when u get the chance to taste it.