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Carbs... I only eat a couple bites. I've really only been drinking protein drinks. The TKR is still aching and since I'm walking different my foot is cramping. Oh well. It is what it is. I've gained 4 pounds. Eeek!

Good. I hope she's up and around soon.

Ugh! I've gained FIVE pounds. I've been on a carb binge. AND this knee surgery has slowed me down. So unhappy. Back to diet AND going to try and push knee.

Prayers... Please let us know how it goes.

Probably nothing. But I agree, I'd call the doctor.

Just yesterday.

I think people talk bad about other people, because that's how they feel about themselves. They want to bring you down to their level.

I know we aren't supposed to take ibprophen, but there are times nothing works. I take the least amount to do the job. Chiropractor has me taking sesame oil pills. They seem to help.

@@cantseemytoes Well, volume seems to help mine. But, if they get really bad I take a couple of ibprophen. I have also been seeing a chiropractor.

lol! Get ask that all the time. I tell them about the surgery, and then tell them food was delicious.

I'm bouncing around a couple pounds, but it scares me. It's a slippery slope.

Well, all of you are not alone. I had total knee replacement surgery one month ago. (Knee weighs 2 pounds.) So, I'm basically not getting any exercise. I also have slip ups with carbs and sweets. Go for weeks watching everything I eat, then totally eat wrong. Still fighting my life style habits. I was saying earlier that husband bringing in bad foods didn't affect me. I guess I'm wrong. If they weren't around, it would be easier not to eat them.

@@queenwendy Him and his staff are the reason I was able to get the surgery. My BMI was to low. I ended up doing sleep study. I had sever sleep apnea. That's one co-morbidity. He studied my medical records and spent a lot of time questioning me about my medical issues and my families medical issues. I don't know how he did it, but here I am over 2 1/2 years later and 92 pounds lighter. He's a great doctor.

@@CanyonBaby WOW! He must be one tough cookie. He's definitely got one good thing going. A very supportive loving wife. ((((CanyonBaby))))

I want a body lift. Hubby says I don't need it. But, I think it would boost my self esteem.

@@CanyonBaby I've gone through a lot of the same things in last year. Knowing I was not alone got me through some very dark times. I know we are a group for WLS. But , I feel this group is so much more. If you need a place to go, I'm sure most of us will be more than happy to support you in these trying times.

I was in a horrible relationship. It escalated from verbal abuse, to threats, then to domestic violence. It's a never ending cycle. They are always sorry. I did this for seventeen years. In all that time, never once did he take care of me, doctors appointments, trips to the ER. He was never supportive. I have to take part of the blame, I stayed. You are worth so much more. You are going to need help and support after this operation. Will he be there? Is there anyone else you can lean on?

I am 5' 6" inch's, started at 217, am down to 125, and am 52 years old. I am also over 2 years post op. I don't have a lot of lose skin, but enough to bother me. It really shows when I lay on my side. I am quite active, I love to hike. It seems as if nothing is working. This may be because of my age and loss of elasticity of my skin.

Get some rest, if possible. I know I didn't. I'm so excited for you!

Husband says I don't need it. It's not bad, but I notice it. Especially when I lay on my side. I guess I'll just quit laying on my side.

So, I'm assuming insurance doesn't pay for it. Take it easy like the doctor says. You don't want to go through that and pop a stitch.

I'm over two years out. I've always only pooped once a week. But I do have IBS. So every week I take a "gentle" laxative. (Walmart brand). By the end of the day or the next day it is stringy and mucousy. My IBS causes constipation, not the runs.

@VSGAn2014 Dribbling information?

@@Babs I worry about that too. That I may go the exact opposite and become anorexic, because of my issues. I swing from one emotion to another, I'm a rapid cycler. My psychologist has definitely noticed the weight lose. He's commented on it many times, but never negatively. I have a lot of stress on me right at the moment, mostly family issues.

I've had mine for over two years. The only complications I've had were self inflicted. I was eating to fast, to much, and not chewing enough. Don't do that you throw up a lot and have major stomach aches. I haven't gained any weight back. I'm actually still slowly losing weight.