Ballermom

Congrats. Praying you to have an easy surgery and a speedy recovery.

You look Wow, great. What is your stats. Starting weight and current weight. Your picture is so inspirational.

2 days later went for long walk. Then I started doing a little shopping and running a few errands Here and there. Good luck

At 2weeks I was loosing, the firsts few days I was heavier Than before surgery due to the IV fluids. How far out are you?

I have not had one since before surgery 4,5 months. But I was skipping before so I'm not worried. Follow up with your physician if more concerned.

Super wonderful post. Congrats on your year Anniversary. You are also very encouraging to others.

Fantastic love hearing your story it's inspirational.

Fantastic I am 5lbs away from Onderland but who's counting. Lol I haven't seen below 200 lbs in 7 years! I also cant wait. Congrats

I was just wondering if this happens to others.

I get called Skinny at work. My face look skinnier, but, i still have 3 layer of belly fat! I mostly lost in the face and legs. With loose skin in the belly, arms and legs like many others. Then Today, someone told me to go shopping and buy new clothes that fit because my pants were too big. I actually took it as a compliment. My BMI is still obese I remind people and my self that I'm 200 something pounds and not at all skinny. My nut warned me that people would say things like that to get you to stop losing the weight. Thanks to her I had a heads up and I'm encouraged to stay with the program. I want to be fit and healthy yes. So i got a long way to go. I dreamed of being able to participate In sports again like riding my bike and more. Time to look back at my goals to get more inspiration.

Congrats. You rocked your sleeve. You look great. Very inspirational.

My cousin have the same symptoms then falls to sleep for hours but hers include stomach pain then diarrhea then what you described. I also can't tolerate sugar at all. I get dizziness and have to lay down or sit down for hours before I can function. I couldn't even tolerate premier shakes without having a dumping syndrome. I talked to my physician about it and he said that sleeved don't dump. He is great and I am so pleased with him but, I do get mild dumping syndrome. My Nut did say some sleeves do have it. I hear people saying how they can tolerate sweets like before the sleeve, I cannot. Which the good part is that it stops me in my tracks. There goes my old sugar addiction out the door. Lol

Thank you for sharing. You are a beautiful person, strong and Courageous enough to help others by sharing your story. Sorry about your troubles. I've learn from you that the new way of taking care of one self can never be self destruction. That says a lot. Congrats on your weight loss.

Wow, I see I'm not alone with unexpected scar. Well it's worth it. Lol

I agree With using My fitness Pal is a good way to keep track of what we are eating. It keeps me accountable. When I I use the MFP it helps. I have to get more diligent with it. so sleeve is my name

Relax. Don't let your fears get out of control. Your husband may step up to the plate and come through for you in ways you have not planned, yet. I would too line up a second support person so he can be free the First week for you. Prepare meals ahead for the family. He has to step up this time. Don't feel guilty and fearful about improving your health. It will work out just fine. Good luck

You go girl! Congrats on your date. You got this. Woohoo!

You have accomplish things that many will never do in a life time. That is the Courage to get this Surgery and loose the weight, improve your health and change you! To add that you got your degree and became licensed Respiratory therapist! Woohoo. I'm in the medical field and you are surely needed. I believe you will find the right job for you . A job that will be happy to have you. Keep working hard. It's not your loss job wise it's theirs. Be encouraged!

It took me 8 weeks or more before the exhaustion subsided. My Nut put me on vitamin b12 and that helped tremendously. You body is healing from Major Surgery and with a low calorie intake. But each day get better and better. Rest periods are necessary for the body to repair itself. Sooner or later you be feeling you will feeling like the energizer Bunny. Good luck

No, but I have an incision below my belly button that is large and vertical wasn't thrilled about it and because I don't see anyone else with it. It healed nicely though. I would Make an appointment ASAP to have it checked out by your physician. Called them because your situation needs to be checked out if its green and fuzzy.

Happy Birthday. Congrats on your approval. Yay

Congrats. Happy birthday. You go girl.

Love your post. I too only focused on the weight loss. But when my blood pressure when from 170/100 to 109/72 or lower I felll in Love with my sleeve. You are doing a Fantastic Job. Here is to a sleeve with Benefits.

I would tell the nurse that you are in a lot of pain still. They gave me a pain shot when they took me off of dilaudid. I say don't hesitate to let them know about your pain. Congrats on your surgery. We are here to support you.

It depend on how far out you are.