CHRISSY1

I had my surgery almost 7 months ago and now my hairs falling out help

263 vs. 175

I do the same thing! Except I also break out my paper fan and start fanning while I'm saying it.

I just go "lawd jesus" and stand still with a funny look on my face till it passes.

Get light headed when i stand up sometimes. More often than pre surgery

I am 7 months out and sometimes when I stand up, I get really dizzy. My husband, who is a nurse, says that I need to drink more Water and get more salt in my diet. Then he went into the chemical explanation of why and I zoned out...I can't science.

I had this when I got up and walked around and spoke to my Dr about it. She had to take me off of my BP meds. Are you on any BP meds? If so that may be the reason OR you may need to up your Water in take. Apparently Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor which acts with sodium. Once it binds it is flushed out by the kidneys. This makes a lot of sense to me because I was always very thirsty, so I started drink more electrolyte drinks. Once I stopped the Lisinopril the dizziness went away and the thirst did too.
Also, some people on here have said that if the shake or wiggle their legs a few times before getting up then the dizziness goes away.

I'm about 2 weeks late for my surgiversary post, but I'll make it up to everyone by being short and sweet!!
Started:
25 years old
5' 1" tall
241 pounds
Size 20 pants
Size XXL tops
40DD bra size
Size 8 shoe

Currently:
26 years old
5' 1" tall
125 pounds
Size 4 pants
Size Small tops
34C bra size
Size 6.5 shoe

Key surgery/post-op points:
I had no pre-op or post-op fasting or liquid diet. I started on pureed Protein such as eggs and tuna while I was still in the hospital on day 2 post-op. I ate regular meals up until 24 hours before surgery. This was at my surgeon's discretion.
I've never counted calories, carbs, fat or any of that stuff. I eat and drink as I feel comfortable doing so. If I had to guess, I would say I take in about 900-1200 calories a day on average.
There is no food I can't eat or drink, but I don't eat many rice/pasta/bread products because I tend to feel uncomfortable afterward. I do take bites here and there and I do eat dry carbs such as chips. I also eat potatoes. I love dairy such as cheese and yogurt. I love fruits and vegetables of all kinds. I love fish and seafood as they settle easiest in my stomach. But I also eat steak, hamburger, chicken, etc... and I love it
I eat all day long. Tiny amounts, but constantly.
I still enjoy half a cheeseburger or handful of french fries from time to time. I have cut NOTHING completely out of my life food wise. I did not go through all this to be on a lifelong diet. I change my lifestyle and my eating habits, but not a diet.
Now that I'm thin, I have so much more energy to run around and exercise. I have a gym membership and I use it primarily for cardio, but this summer I'm going to focus on strength training to rebuild my muscle that was lost in the rapid weight loss. I want to be strong
I do have loose skin, but it's getting better. My stomach is pretty flat, and my arms are tightening up. I have a little sag in my butt and a small pouch of skin/fat left in my pelvic area, but I'm comfortable with it at this point. I would never consider having surgery. I think with toning and time it will firm on it's own (I've also had two kids, for what it's worth)
I was the healthiest fat person I know. That's something important to take into consideration when looking at my results. I had no other underlying issues that would prevent the weight from just melting off, which it did. I've been within 5 pounds of my current weight since 10 months post op. Nowadays I'm just trying to get my shape back and build my strength and tone back up.

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If I can do it - anyone can Hope this motivates someone who was in the same place I was in a year ago - scared and overwhelmed. It's all gonna be ok :)
(by the way, that's the same grey sweatshirt in the before pic and the one where I have the hood on)

Before
After
1 year 1 month out..150 pounds down...want 50 more to go...

Didn't see a difference till I took this shot
10kgs down

i am 13 works post op. i am down 75 lbs, 10 of those were pre op. at about 2 months post op i began drinking one delicious strong cup of coffee with 2 T of half and half and a t of sugar. i do calculate these extra calories into my daily intake and it does give me 2 g p. i do enjoy that cup of coffee each morning and about one a week i also enjoy a Cappuccino in a cafe .

My rules personally are 1) no soda or carbination ever!!!! 2) keep sugar low 3) keep protien at 60+ a day and keep carbs to less than half 4) cals under 700 a day
I am 12 weeks post op and unfortunately i have a sleeve of steel meaning i can eat it all no problems, its not so mch as whats a no no its more of what will help you out the most. I made the commitment that if it doesnt follow the gram of protien per 10 cals I dont eat it, or if its not helping me out its a no go and i dont do carbs i have little to none. I am down 68 pounds in 12 weeks so im doing something right.

Had surgery yesterday and I felt like I was gonna die afterwards... but today I feel lil better. So Happy to be moving forward...

Wow that's long n yes I have I was approved good luck to you I hope u get good news I called the insurance I didn't wait for them to call,me

Mtpatter
I also took 10 days
I had a friend who took 7 buy she ended up having to go in for IV fluids and take an additional 4 days off

Chapstick and gas-x strips!

Yes bring ear plugs and your favorite pillow. You will sleep much better.

Yay I'm 12 weeks today! I've lost 43 lbs since surgery it may not seem like a lot compared to some people but I'm extremely happy! I weighed 227 on day of surgery today I weigh 184 I'm gonna post a pic on my 16 week anniversary

Yay congratulations!!! I am 12 weeks out also and have lost 46lbs. Go us!

His bday pic last year and This year... He told me.. Ma this is my best bday gift.. Awwww

And here's face pics

Pre-op 272
Surgery day 258
Current 224
Surgery date 2/25/13
Height 5'8

Congrats my date is April 24th too!!!
CrimsonDiva

9:30 Monday morning!! I am so excited Lost 14 lbs so far on the 2 week liquid diet, I wasn't perfect, but I did very well. I'm proud of Myself for a change.... let's do this thing!

Down 9 days pre-op 5 more days to go and then my 3 day clear liquid diet with cleanser. Surgery in exactly 8 days. Anxious and nervous:)