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I had to remove all my piercings before I went into surgery but I had my husband put them back in as soon as I got to my room. If he couldnt do it my mom was going to. I was so out of it I didn't even know he did until the next day but he did as I asked. I would ask your surgeon the next time you see him on what their policies are for piercings during surgery.
HW:331 SW:319 11-26-12 CW: 196 8-16-13 GW:170

I am 15 months post op and 34 weeks pregnant. I was unable to conceive before surgery. One of my main reasons for the surgery was I hoped that I would be able to have a family. I have never been considered high risk and everything has been great. My best advice is to talk to your surgeon when the time comes and get all the info you can cause some OBs are not all up to date about rny. I'll answer any questions if you have more.

My surgeon, OB and nut are all on the same page. I have a plan in place by all 3 and know what I can and can't have. I've also been told if I'm craving something to go ahead but not to over do it. Which I don't cause I will get sick. I've been told to gain weight (25-35lbs). I am eating healthy and doing exactly what I've been told. Thanks anyway.

I've dealt with pcos and infertility for a very very long time. I had rny almost 10 months ago, lost 125 pounds and I am 12 weeks pregnant. I couldn't be happier.
HW:331 SW:319 11-26-12 CW: 196 8-16-13 GW:170

Has anyone had a decrease in headaches or Migraines since surgery? I used to get migraines 3-4 times a week and now I can't even remember the last time I had a headache.
HW:331 SW:319 11-26-12 CW: 196 8-16-13 GW:170

I'm so sorry to hear that you are dealing with this. My husband was the same way the first couple months. I reassured him all the time but it finally took a long sit down talk and I put everything on the table for him. I made him his favorite dinner and dessert one night and when we were almost done I started my speech. I told him that I love him and only him. Told him all the reasons why I do love him and thanked him for all his support during the whole process before and after and I finally asked him "why would I leave you when you loved me for me . Through all the good and bad times we've went through. I am not going to leave you for someone who wouldn't have even looked at me when I was bigger." That caught him off guard and he thought about it for awhile. He knows how I am and that seemed to have settled it for us. I keep reassuring him with little things like his favorite foods or Desserts even if I can't have them or getting him a movie he wants to see or video game. He then knows I listen to him and really do love and care for him. It gets better with time.
HW:331 SW:319 11-26-12 CW: 196 8-16-13 GW:170

I'm so sorry to hear that you are dealing with this. My husband was the same way the first couple months. I reassured him all the time but it finally took a long sit down talk and I put everything on the table for him. I made him his favorite dinner and dessert one night and when we were almost done I started my speech. I told him that I love him and only him. Told him all the reasons why I do love him and thanked him for all his support during the whole process before and after and I finally asked him "why would I leave you when you loved me for me . Through all the good and bad times we've went through. I am not going to leave you for someone who wouldn't have even looked at me when I was bigger." That caught him off guard and he thought about it for awhile. He knows how I am and that seemed to have settled it for us. I keep reassuring him with little things like his favorite foods or Desserts even if I can't have them or getting him a movie he wants to see or video game. He then knows I listen to him and really do love and care for him. It gets better with time.
HW:331 SW:319 11-26-12 CW: 196 8-16-13 GW:170

Congratulations!!! You sound exactly like I did about 7 weeks ago. Im 9 months post op and 11 weeks pregnant. Take a deep breath and relax. Everything will be alright. Message me if you want to talk.
HW:331 SW:319 11-26-12 CW: 196 8-16-13 GW:170

Its amazing how parents can be so mean about things they say but they don't see it being mean at all. Both my parents have made comments about how much I had on my plate till I got out a measuring cup and showed them it was a 1/2 cup of food. While their plates are filled to the max. I've even gotten mean and made comments about their plates. It shuts them up real fast and I've even pissed them off but they've kept quiet the past few months so obviously that worked. I just think that jealousy gets the best of them amd thats why we get the comments.
You look amazing and I agree with an earlier post that I think we will always see the bigger person in the mirror. The only way that I see the difference is putting a old and new pic side by side.
HW:331 SW:319 11-26-12 CW: 196 8-16-13 GW:170

I hate to say this but if she isn't supportive and a real friend, cut ties with her. I had to with a couple friends and even my own sister. It was so hard but I am better off without their rude comments and smart remarks. I even tried to try to mend things with my sister since I found out that I am pregnant but the only thing she seems happy about is that I will gain weight and she even made the comment "you had surgery just to get fat again." Comment hurt but all I keep saying is Karma is a b$!% #
HW:331 SW:319 11-26-12 CW: 196 8-16-13 GW:170

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HW:331 SW:319 11-26-12 CW: 199 8-6-13 GW:170

Try only eating for 20-30 minutes. Most plans say that. Eat what you can in that amount of time and thats all. Eating for an hour is to much. Follow YOUR plan and you will be fine. Keep rereading what they recommend. It helps. Hope you feel better.
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First pic on each one was taken a few weeks before my surgery and the new ones were last weekend.
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First pic on each one was taken a few weeks before my surgery and the new ones were last weekend.
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First pic on each one was taken a few weeks before my surgery and the new ones were last weekend.
HW:331 SW:319 11-26-12 CW: 199 8-6-13 GW:170

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First pic on each one was taken a few weeks before my surgery and the new ones were last weekend.
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First pic on each one was taken a few weeks before my surgery and the new ones were last weekend.
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Im almost 8 months post op and just found out I'm pregnant. We tried the whole 5 years we've been married and nothing. Ive been infertile my whole life....not anymore. Lol. Good luck and hope you'll be blessed with a little one in the future.

Mine came out the day I went home. Didn't hurt but its the weirdest feeling. Thought that thing was wrapped around every organ in my body. She kept telling me to breathe and it was over in seconds.
HW:331 SW:319 11-26-12 CW: 199 8-6-13 GW:170

I have pcos and I started my period 5 days after surgery and they were consistant every month afterwards. The first couple weren't to bad but months 3-5 post op and I wanted someone to kill me when my period started. The cramps were horrible I got pain meds from the doctor for them. The clotting and the bleeding was horrible I'm amazed how we can live through that. It does get better. After that fifth month I just got regular cramps and a normal period. I was also infertile before surgery and am now 6 weeks pregnant. Its a miracle and couldn't be happier.

Thanks for your replies. Its helping so much. I just don't want to get off track. Being able to get pregnant was one of the main reasons why I had the surgery. Just didn't expect the fear of gaining weight with pregnancy. If my surgeon says that I will be absolutely fine if I follow my program then I need to suck it up and enjoy this

Well its confirmed, I'm pregnant. Little overwelmed right now.

Finally hit 199 today. Im so excited. I can't even remember the last time I was in the 100s. Total of 120 pounds gone in 8 months.

Finally hit 199 today. Im so excited. I can't even remember the last time I was in the 100s. Total of 120 pounds gone in 8 months.