DeeBrownBaker

I saw those in the drug store but my surgeon says NO to gummies of any sort...

I am only 7 wks out... but yes... it was horrible... I believe its because of the anesthesia, the lower Fluid intake and probably because you're not back as active as you were before surgery... once I got my fluid intake up and got back to walking, I am experiencing less constipation...I had to use a stool softener and glycerin suppositories to help relieve the discomfort of constipation. I don't think it will ever go back to what you're used to... you'll have to find your new normal post surgery for a lot of things... Anyway, I hope you find some relief soon!

ooooh... emotional wreck... that explains me lately... I get so angry... with everything! I've only lost a few lbs in the scheme of things but who knew that fat was a factor when it comes to hormones and emotions? I wish someone had warned me... I pray we make it through this stage soon... Peace

yeah... IV fluids need a minute to run their course... you'll be fine...

I have 3 children, 21, 17, and 8... my oldest is engaged to be married, my middle child graduates high school and has college aspirations for later this year... one particular night, the older two were out with their friends... and it was just me and my youngest....I was in pain... and asking him to bring me this... and bring me that... I realized that if I didn't take charge of my health... get this weight under control... this kid would be stuck with me ALONE in the next few months...I don't want my son to have to take care of me... I'm supposed to be the care giver... I am now 7 wks post-op... and I am more energetic and in less pain... Grateful I took this chance to turn it around!

I have always taken a Multivitamin and Omega 3 capsules...my surgeon said that many people come to him Vitamin D deficient... so maybe you can start there... hope this helps...

I named mine "Mama" cuz she seems to run things...lol She was born 12/5... started out at 340... did the 6 mth (which turned into 8 mths) plan for BCBS... at first consult with the surgeon, I was at 320... day of surgery, I was 304.5... I was so excited when I left the 3's and came to the 2's...I am trying to adjust to this new way of eating and to this new body...I wish you well on your journey... and yes... pretty soon, those pants will fit! God bless!

I realize I didn't fully count up the costs before I had surgery... I need shoes... all of my shoes are too big... I'm glad its winter and I can get away with boots... and my grocery bill is higher... making sure to have protein rich snacks and foods is expensive... and I have to feed 3 other people than myself...kids will eat you out of house and home! Even with all this... I don't regret having the surgery... I have more energy... and I am no longer on blood pressure meds... monthly savings right there... but all the vitamins and supplements I am taking... I don't actually save anything... still its worth it all...

yall are hilarious!!!

sounds like a plus to me! getting the fluids in is very important!!

boy... I felt the same... I hit a stall and actually GAINED 2 lbs... once I started watching my carbs and getting my fluids in, I dropped to the weight I am now...I understand that stalls happen and it's part of the process... I was also losing inches... and my clothes were fitting loosely even during the stall so I know SOMETHING was still happening... be patient, follow the plan and you will lose...and don't worry about what everyone else is losing... this journey is personal and your sleeve will do for you what you need it to do...don't lose heart!

I postponed my surgery until after I'd completed grad school...I didn't take any chances... with any surgery there is the risk of complications so I decided I'd wait...

staples? really? wow... I didn't have any... was your surgery laproscopic?

yes... I pushed the limits on my liquid intake and since my bursitis is better, I got up and moved...so happy!

ah ok...its probably the splenda that is messing with the tastebuds... anyway, push the fluids... are you taking your vitamins?

you can add crystal lite to water as well... if it will help get the fluids in... good luck to you!

you may need to make sure you're getting in the liquids... you may be dehydrated...

I broke my stall... dunno what happened... but I actually GAINED 2 lbs... thankfully I lost it and more... down to 278 as of this morning's weigh in... 3 lbs from my Valentine's Day Challenge goal!!

I was very fortunate... I had more soreness than actual pain... the worse part was coughing... but within 5 days I was much better... take solace in the fact that it does get better...

going through the whole not wanting to eat thing... I could live on water, tea and crystal lite... but I know I gotta get the protein in...so I eat... I was so grateful to be chewing again... but seriously, its all quite tasteless...

Thanks for the tips!

I am starting to have a LAP!! YAY!!!

I wish I had an update to share...

THANK YOU!!! I was thinking the same thing... I must be doing something wrong!!

I had my fry incident 8 days post op... I just wanted to taste it... so I chewed it up and spit it out... I was afraid to swallow!