LindafromFlorida

I will assure you JjinWA at my age I have no need or desire to get in any last word and drown out anyone. I seek no sympathy. I only offer insight on this ONE thread. I do not whine. If you met me you would like me and know that I am genuine. If we cannot talk and share what is the point here? It is not US against THEM, me against you. Hang in there sunshines!

Kindle, Amen! Amen! It is a distant memory.......................

NO. It is a CHOICE.

PB2. Check it out and add to your shakes or mix up and put on celery!!!!!!

We all survived. So will you. God bless and relax and keep busy!

Hang in there friends, and good luck.

Diabetes????? Research. Part of our diabetic life! Best, Linda

How Blessed you are with that baby. I am a Grandmother. I can only imagine your stress with sleeplessness, etc. Just saying a prayer for you to keep on the right track! God Bless!

How sweet Julie. Emotions do run high sometimes. Life, kids, jobs, friends, and family can be stressful. I am beyond the worst stresses of my life, and if I shared you would agree. 7 years, wow, you can teach us things! God Bless!

I remember my first 1-2 posts. I remember perceiving someone saying something to me that I felt was negative and hurtful, and I took the wrong way. That person is now someone I adore and admire. Learn from my experience, please.

Welcome. The best is yet to be! Corny but authentic!

You can be an inspiration to many here whether or not you have even had surgery. I lurked a long time also. But we all have something to contribute. Relax and move on and be a blessing to the masses here. It will make you feel good.

Crazyweight, we are kind here. If not for Bariatric Pal where would you go for support? Thousands and thousands and thousands of posts prove the kindness here. I have posted almost 2,000 posts. You have posted 12. I will continue as an old lady to help whomever I can, to encourage, to whine, to be happy, to be sad, to cheer, to say omg please please do not eat that pizza one week after surgery. For gosh sake, we are human beings and we ask for opinions and we get them. We give them and either someone likes it or is offended. Maybe if someone wants to eat pretzels, pizza, pureed wontons, and french fries a week after surgery, you should not say omg I just ate this stuff. Keep it to yourself or call your surgeon. Many, many people here post what they ate and gentle souls say move on and are supportive. Best to everyone.

I am more worried about getting MRSA, Staph or God knows what else being in the hospital 2-3 days. Our surgeon agreed and keeps his patients a minimum period. The ER is available if you have complications.

Many topics on hair loss here that you can read about. Mine was extra noticeable at 5 months and still losing at almost 9 months. Biotin is a joke as far as I can tell. Nothing has helped but the nice wig I purchased. I look great with it on!!

Got to the hospital at 1 pm Monday, had the sleeve at 3:30, was home at 11:30 the following day. Had no pain, took one dose of pain med when I got home, and drove to the grocery store the next day. I felt absolutely great. I was shopping at the mall 5 days later. I am 67.

I have only had the sleeve, but I would like to say it would be most sad if you settled for gaining back that weight and living with it. At least you are doing something about it. God Bless and good luck to you. You will get a lot of support here.

I cannot believe this. If they lost weight it is a miracle.

I like this Par. I have done enough country cooking in my lifetime (which fueled my love of biscuits, gravy and fried food because we were poor but ate well), to feed the masses at Madison Square Garden. Today I do not have to meal plan with the sleeve (my husband and I) and I love it. I can grab 1 small filet mignon ($4.50), 1 chicken breast, a piece of Mahi, or tinned crabmeat from the fish market, and cook a meal in 10 minutes. The sleeve has simplified our life.

SF popsicles are our go to snack, even in winter. My husband loves to chew. Jerky and smoked turkey wings are a favorite of his. I can nibble o a couple of unsalted almonds and like the crunch. Satisfies me and I keep on going. Another idea is the PB2 (powdered Peanut Butter without the fat and calories - just add a little water), spread on a piece of celery. Takes like real peanut butter to me.

Bree, My husband and I were sleeved about 8 months ago. Many health problems. 67 years old. Glad you will hang around to see your children grow up. God Bless. Linda

Done! This is life saving issue.

Olde..... age does this to you Fine LMAO. If I am not laughing I am crying! Emotions, crying, you name it. My poor husband .... Loves me, despite! Hahaha

I can imagine you must be terrified at times. Please private message me anything I can help with. I am wondering are you having follow up bloodwork done, are you getting in the right Vitamins, do you have a primary care doctor who is monitoring you? If you have a hospital (or just google nutritionists in your area or ask your surgeon's nurse for a recommendation) nearby, maybe they have a nutritionist or dietician you could call and make an appointment with. Sometimes your primary care doctor can recommend it and insurance might pay. If not, I cannot imagine they would charge much. Just make sure you are getting the proper nutrition. I say again, thank God for Bariatric Pal because even though I read voraciously, went to bariatric classes, met with the psychologist and nutritionist several times, I have continued to lear and get help from the wonderful people here.