heytherespunky

Post op you have to crush your pills and in the beginning stages of healing I wouldn't trust that your stomach is absorbing everything the way it used to. The other problem is that birth control pills increase your risk of a blood clot. I didn't want anything to put me more at risk for that either.

I don't trust the absorption issues post op with the pill. I got an IUD! Best decision for me.

I started training for a 5k four weeks ago. When I started I "ran" a 16 minute mile. Since then I've dropped 11 pounds, 2 inches in my waist, and yesterday I ran a 12 minute mile. That's a lot of progress in 4 weeks. I'm halfway through my training. Hopefully the progress keeps showing..

Good luck! I hope your knee lets you run it, but either way you'll be proud when you cross that finish line!

Good luck! I can't wait to be be called beautiful with no buts...

Safe travels and best wishes! You'll be coming back to a whole new life. Just keep your focus on how wonderful it will be when you're healthy. Nothing good comes easy!

Good luck! You won't regret it. I'm 2 weeks post op today. I've lost 15 lbs since the surgery and a total of 40 since August. You'll do great!

Best wishes on your procedure, Paige! I've been diabetic since I was 9 years old and years ago I had a problem with gastroparesis and I know it is so painful. Mine ended up going away with Meds and some time. (This was long before my VSG was done.) I hope yours heals up quickly. I'm sorry you have to go through it!

My WLS support group in my area all signed up at the local gym for a "Boot Camp" to get us all in shape to run a local 5k in May. Tonight is the first session. Wish me luck, because I'm terrified!

Thanks for the inspiration. I'm definitely willing to suffer for what lies ahead. I can't wait! I've already lost 14 pounds since my surgery and it's only been 8 days!

Hi! I live in Cocoa, Fl. I'm one week post-op. I had my sleeve done with Dr. Allison. Good luck to everyone on their surgeries!

The dress!!