NewBeginnings

Thanks everyone. I figured I had to share something positive for all the people struggling. All you hear is it here better. Well I figured I should tell how. By the way super mom I haven't been in a normal size tub in years. The thought actually scares me. It's either the shower or a jacuzzi size tub. A regular tub might he my next victory lol.

Today at work I got on a ladder. I know some of you are sitting there thinking what is the big deal with that. Well working in retail most times this is a requirement and I steered clear of anything that took my 288 pound body off the stable ground. Today I was putting up a shelf and without thinking I just went and got on a ladder. Not until I was up there did I realize what I had done. I just want to say I know we all have surgery to lose weight. After having surgery I am finding more things than I am losing, lol. I am finding that I can do a lot more things than I thought I could. The little things that I am accomplishing are way more exciting than the weight I am losing. This surgery is helping me find out who I really am and what I like to do. I just recall going I dont like this or that, or I dont want to go there or be here. The truth is I was fat and thought I couldnt do things. I chose the name new begginnings because that is exactly what this surgery is for me. I cant wait to see what will happen next.

I'm posting on here because I want to see what some of the options are. I never would even step foot on a beach and now I'm venturing out of my comfort zone. I didnt even think what I would eat.

Thanks for the vitamin e tip. I have been using cocoa butter and everything was fine. I just didn't think they would itch so far out from surgery.

You will not need a lot of help because the surgery is pretty simple compared to some others. I had complications and had to stay in the hospital longer but once I came home I was fine. The biggest thing is have someone on standby just in case and dont try to do too much. I was trying to do laundry and go grocery shopping instead of just sitting down. If you follow the instructions from your doctor you will not have issues.

I went back to work after two weeks. I was fine until I started mushy foods. I just felt sick all the time and figured I should have taken another week off to adjust to the new diet. I was also weak and tired, but I work in retail so I was on my feet for 8 hours a day. If you have a sit down job I figure it will be easier, but if you are up and running around take the third week. I wish I had.

Thanks Kelli. If it's normal I am ok. I just thought it would have occured a lot sooner.

Ok I'm not expert but I will give you my experience. At about three weeks out my husband wanted to go to the movies. I really wanted to avoid it because I could not eat the popcorn but I caved and went. I could not avoid the popcorn so what I did was eat one piece every fifteen minutes and made sure I chewed really well. At first yes I watched the clock so I could figure out when I got my next piece but eventually I gave up and just watched the movie and sipped my Water. I know that was probably the wrong thing to do but some habits are just really hard to break and popcorn at movies is one of them.

I am five weeks post op and all of a sudden my incisions have started itching. I find myself scratching my stomach all the time and looking like a nut. Since day one after the surgery I have put cocoa butter and mederma on my scars to reduce the appearance and really they are just specs now so that worked but the itching is driving me crazy. Is this normal so far after surgery.

I am five weeks post op and all of a sudden my incisions have started itching. I find myself scratching my stomach all the time and looking like a nut. Since day one after the surgery I have put cocoa butter and mederma on my scars to reduce the appearance and really they are just specs now so that worked but the itching is driving me crazy. Is this normal so far after surgery.

Redhead I am thrilled. The thing is you really lose sight of the weight loss because you see so many large numbers on this forum. It is also much harder than I think anyone realizes so the first month appears to be the hardest for most people. I am very happy with my loss and progress it just took me longer than I thought to appreciate it.

First thanks to everyone. I swear I feel like I worked my butt off for that loss. I just want to reinforce that it does get better. I also have to say that I did not stand on the scale when I first came home. They said you would be bloated and I didnt want to get my feeling hurt. Last my tip is dont measure your weight loss against someone else's. I kept thinking I should lose so much more. Everyone is different. It will just take some time.

I am surprised you are on full liquids for so long. I would include a soft and mushy stage just to be safe. While you think you might be ready to move on your stomach may not.

I have to say that the day after the sugery I thought it was the biggest mistake I had ever made. Even days afterwards I was thinking this was so stupid. Well 30 days later I am feeling so much better. Yes the eating is still a challenge, the exercise is a struggle, and choking down the vitamins is a pain but it is a lot better. I'm posting this for all the people who think it will never get better. I was one of those people. I am now getting my energy back. Energy I lost years ago. For the first time in forever I went outside and played with my kids. Baseball in the back yard has never been more fun. I also took my kids to a waterpark which would not have happen a few years back due to my image of myself being a whale. While I have only lost 36 pounds I have gained so much more. Now I put only 36 because again I know people reading this think to themselves I have not lost enough as compared to others. I quickly learned I will lose at my own pace and that scale will go up and down. I also put things in perspective. I have never lost 36 pounds in 30 days and probably will never do it again. So instead of thinking that was not enough weight lost I get excited at how much that really is. I am ready to tackle next month and see what I can accomplish. I'm headed on my anniversary cruise in a month and I cant wait to shop for new things and experience new adventures off the boat instead of just being able to tell people how great the food was.

I had not had a period for almost three years due to birth control. Right after the surgery I had one that seemed to last forever. Now I spot almost once a week. Right before it seems like I stall. Then the weight comes off later. Now I'm fresh into this so I dont know if that will continue but I will say my body is all out of whack so who knows. When I start spotting I get off the scale.