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Help... Gaining Weight Back
Randi replied to sexypeaches33's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm the same way - had surgery on April 17th this year. i have been stuck between 222 and 224 for over a week now. Very frustrating!!! But as Mina T says above, this has been the story for me. i lose about 5 pounds, then gain some back and then lose again. It's a yo yo but at least it's not a lot to gain. I don't know how people CAN gain much since we can't hardly eat anything. I'm going to just keep hoping for the best and eat the things I should!!! -
What Point Can You Start Doing Other Exercise Besides Just Walking?
Randi replied to innerme's topic in Fitness & Exercise
I just started swimming this past week. I have been bad and done nothing for the first 10 weeks. There's a lot you can do in the pool - laps, water aerobics, kickboards, etc. Fortunately we live in TX and I just have to go in the back yard. It felt so good to finally do something!!! -
That happened to me too - wow it was painful and frustrating!!! I kept taking laxatives until they finally worked. It took about 3 days for me. I haven't had any problems since thank GOD!!! Good luck to you!!
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Thanks for the insight MKambalimath!! I should mention that I also moved him from Seattle to Dallas because I lost my job and being the only bread winner I had to go where the money was. His family is in Seattle and I think he resents me for that sometimes. He can't do much for himself and maybe he's jealous that I have made such a big step and he isn't my whole world anymore.
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I in my 10th week and gained 4 pounds last week, then lost 2 and am frustrated just like you are. I think it goes with the program, but that doesn't make us feel any better about it!! Hang in there!!
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I'm very familar with the "I have to lay down now, honey" phase. I haven't beat it yet. At home we generally eat in front of the TV so I eat fast. I have no problem at work because I usually am working when I eat and then it takes 2 hours. I can seem to eat slow at restaurants but for some reason at home it just doesn't work for me. Today I've been snacking too much so I need to leave the Snacks at home!! Gosh there is a lot to learn, huh!!!
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Hey - this happens to all of us~!!! Don't beat yourself up and just get up tomorrow and try to do better. It's a change of life and that can't happen overnight. I am about the same place as you are, I was sleeved on April 19th. I've had my moments, trust me!!! I'm jealous that you are in Bellingham. My husband and i had to move to Dallas from Bonney Lake 2 years ago. We really miss it!! Enjoy the good things in life and try to remember what you are thankful for. It does get better!!
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I can relate - when I was in grade school ( and overweight with two skinny sisters) one of my Dad's larger friends used to say to me "Thin may be in, but fat is where it's at" and give me a little pat on the back. THANKS!!! Then, when I lost a bit too much weight in high school my grandmother used to say "hey, you're not so fat anymore". I'm 49 and these things still hurt when I think about them. But you can't let what other people think or say control your life.
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That is an awesome story. It made my day - you are such a good writer!! I hope that things get better for you soon! I'm 49 got my sleeve done on April 19th in Dallas so we aren't too far away ( in age or in distance)
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I have these too. I am thinking it's because we couldn't wash as well as we should have because sometimes it I scratch them they go away. hope that wasn't TMI!!!
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One Month Out Drinking Any Fluids
Randi replied to jewels1227's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm at 2 months and it does get better. I don't gulp, just try to take long sips. -
That is amazing!!! you must be one smiling lady!!!
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I'm so sorry that your family isn't supportive. This really is your decision and it's a good one - you are trying to get your life back!!! I don't know if you follow Dr. Oz, but he had a show that discussed weight loss surgery and totally supports people having this if they are more than 100 pounds over weight. He says that you would have surgery if you had cancer, right? Being morbidly obese is a disease just as much as cancer is, so the smart thing to do is to fix it!!! I hope that your boyfriend is supportive because you will need that!! I wish you the best of luck!!
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I have lost about 35 pounds so far and keep having back problems - very painful. Has anybody else experienced this?
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Don't stress, you'll be fine!! I cheated 3 times with chicken breasts and had a very successful operation. I too have fatty liver disease and the doctor was hapy with my surgery. I just would be careful to just do liquids for the 48 hours before the surgery.
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My doctors office just called to say my blood platelets and my blood calcium are too high. I am 4 weeks out of surgery. What does this mean?
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Oh boy can I relate. I am just over 3 weeks out and this was a very painful weekend for me. It had been over 5 days and I was in a lot of pain. Took 3 ducolax and that only helped a bit, but finally last night I got relief. I will pick up some miralax and see if that will work going forward. Before surgery I had no issues and this scared me a bit. Thanks for the good advice here on a bit of a sensitive subject!!!
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10 days out from surgery. Doing good, but have twice gotten sick with the vitamiins and calcium supplements. Has this happened to anybody else?
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It's my 5th day on the liquid diet and I'm starting to get muscle cramps - mostly in my side and back. Is this typical?
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It's my 5th day on the liquid diet and I'm starting to get muscle cramps - mostly in my side and back. Is this typical?
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Day 4 of the liquid diet and i am down 10 pounds. Is this unusual? Am I just losing water weight? Will it last?
