jess9395

THIS. I'm a semi vet (2.5 years out) and have almost stopped answering most questions bc my answers may be considered mean/sarcastic/whatever. It works both ways. Some vets don't bother answering because the responses to their answers will be analyzed, rehashed and critiqued

Hibiclens from Amazon and a mouth wash they gave me.

I think you are probably fine weight wise, people just aren't used to seeing YOU thin and on top of that our society has lost sight of anything between fat and skinny--we are a nation of extremes- the photoshopped size 000 models and then the rest who are gaining weight so rapidly we've had to add a "super morbidly obese" category to the line up. Where are you getting that you have 25-30lbs of extra skin, though? I had plastics to remove skin on my arms breasts and tummy and it was less than 5lbs. The people you see on those tv shows losing a lot of weight through skin removal have a lot of subcutaneous fat either removed with the skin or through liposuction during their procedures. If you literally just have skin to remove (and at your new size that seems probable) you likely have less than 10lbs of actually skin to lose.

Great site for checking out real bodies and what they look like... Enter in a height and weight: http://www.mybodygallery.com That said, you may not have a lot of control. Often times our bodies develop a new set point and fight to stay there no matter our personal plans. As long as that set point is HEALTHY I really argue that vanity or personal preference isn't as important and those last few lbs (either way) aren't a big deal. I anticipated being a happy and healthy 155-165lb curvy girl--an 8 would be amazing I thought. My body decided on 135-140--a 4. I would have to fight upwards and why on earth would I do that? I'm not very curvy, except I regained my forever DD's (since puberty) after they deflated with 325cc's of help. I've been told I'm "too skinny" but I do feel a lot of that is people not being used to ME being thin and having little idea in general these days of a healthy weight. Some have the other issue and struggle to lose those last 10-20 vanity pounds. Considering where we all came from, I think we should be happy to be healthy at whatever size that ends up.

See post above re tailbone issues

I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE!!! i've lost almost 90 lbs and my husband lost 70 lbs and we both talk about how our tailbone hurts while sitting a long time or driving long distances. That is crazy! I wonder if there is a good way to help with this. But none the less...I'm glad to know other people have this same issue! You have to learn to sit differently... My chiropractor and PT advised we need to learn to reclaim the natural lumbar arch. We've become used to sitting in a way that accommodates our fat. Sit backwards more on the back of your thighs (your sitz bones as my yoga teacher calls them) and yes arch your back. That is good posture and will relieve the pressure on your bones.

Well people have been explaining why. I just don't understand why you didn't just skip over the thread if it truly doesn't interest you, but you support others doing their thing. Why make the comment?

I've been wanting one for years.... I think I'm finally gonna jump in. My oldest graduated HS yesterday, turns 18 in a month and will be off to college in August. We are going to get matching tattoos--a small blue larkspur on our ankles. It's our shared birth flower and the primary flower from my wedding almost 21 years ago (her dad and still my husband). It's so we always have a little piece of each other with us!

Ask at your goodwill in particular bc they are all different! I like to go on Sundays bc that's the day a new color tag goes on sale at half price. Mine also has a "new items" rack and they put an entire new rack of stuff daily except for Friday-Sunday so I can drop in if I'm grocery shopping next door and just look at that rack!

Hang in there! It may be totally unrelated but it was a thought I had!

A gallon is 128 oz. are you that thirsty or are you pushing liquids? Honestly the one time I got really swollen hands and all was post c section and they told me I was overdoing (walking too much) and drinking too much water. If you are thirsty it's one thing, but otherwise I don't know that a gallon is necessary. 64 oz is usually what's recommended and a gallon is twice that. Just a thought!

That's certainly possible! Are you getting in the right amount of Water? How's your salt intake? Those are the things I look to when I have any water retention. Good luck! This too shall pass.... And it's soooooooo worth it!!!!!

Not in my world. It's not allowed on my plan with the sleeve or rny. I believe your world to be different than what is considered standard. With WLS very little is standard. Many of us have plans that limit or eliminate refined carbs like bread/rice/pasta whether we've had the sleeve, band or bypass. Many of us do not. Personally they all don't sit well in my small (sleeved) stomach anyhow even at over 2.5 years out, so I avoid them. I encourage everyone to be informed by their surgeons plan (you picked the surgeon because you trusted them, yes?) but also be respectful of others plans, AND find what WORKS for you. Some people need to limit refined carbs to lose or because they don't agree with you. Even if my surgeons plan didn't limit them (and mine only limits refined carbs) I would because that's what works for me. For example, I am careful even with whole grains because they don't agree with me and slow my loss/cause regain (I am in maintenance). So to claim any one thing is "standard" is usually standing on shaky ground.

I didn't have any hand swelling, no. Interesting! I seemed to have a very easy recovery. I did take turmeric for inflammation and arnica for swelling. I don't know if those truly helped or I was just lucky.

I used embrace scar therapy so had that over the scars will about week 8. After that nothing but I did keep long sleeves and shield them from the sun for 9 months... I was supposed to for 12 but I got lazy. I totally hear you on the anxiety!

I always got my protein in, still lost hair. There are other reasons like telogen effluvium (I think that's how you spell it). Has to do with what hair is in what stage of growth when you go under anesthesia. I got it with my gallbladder surgery and plastics as well.

I myself come to these threads for the entertainment value! Wouldn't miss em for the world!!!

Sorry if I sound sanctimonious. It is a tool, yes, But, it is a dangerous one.All medications have risks. It's up to the doctor and patient to weigh the benefits vs risks in a particular case and make an educated decision together. Sanctimonious is trying to make that decision for someone else. I certainly don't make decisions for other people. I share my experience and opinions. I actually suggested that the OP talk to their surgeon.You're right my word choice poor--and I apologize. It's just that calling it a dangerous tool is judgmental though, it's coming to a conclusion about the risks vs benefits that should be left to the physician, in my not so humble opinion. So many people label it dangerous... Yeah of course it has risks. So does surgery. Surgery has MORE risks. Many other medications have but can be life saving. Why isn't this one of those? It's more about context. There are many medications, and even Vitamins, that have the potential to be dangerous when taken before a surgery, and that's why it's critical to always inform your physician in advance of everything you're taking even if it might seem harmless or inconsequential. A friend's mom died from the interaction her antidepressant (that she hadn't disclosed she was taking) with her anesthesia during a routine surgery. A woman we know with aggressive cancer had to delay her treatment because of the massive amounts of vitamins she'd been taking since her diagnosis that her oncologist said could interfere with the chemotherapy. I will add that many doctors no longer prescribe phentermine because of the high risk factors. The doctor who prescribed it for me in my early 20s (when I was not even overweight but wanting to slim down) stopped prescribing it altogether because of negative experiences other patients had endured. It was too much of a liability for her. I discussed phentermine with my endocrinologist a couple of years ago, and she said she did not prescribe it either, nor did anyone practicing with that hospital. By that point with PCOS and a miscarriage I'd gained quite a bit of weight and wanted it so desperately I went on an online hunt for a doctor who does prescribe it, and discovered several Reddit threads and other sites discussing that there are few in LA who still do. I ended up seeing a nurse practitioner in my hometown who had me take an expensive and elaborate blood test, have my metabolism tested to confirm that it was abysmal, and then after all that said I met her qualifications but she no longer was prescribing phentermine to anyone. Grrrr. So I do think it has a higher degree of risk than many other medications. That isn't to say that it hasn't been beneficial to many people. I was willing to jump through so many hoops to get a new prescription precisely because it had been so effective for me. I loved how it zapped my appetite, gave me a boost of energy, and even helped me to be more mentally focused. Very well stated and I agree with all you've said. I just think the way some of these comments were phrased they came off as very judgmental and then hid behind the "talk to your doctor" at the end. Like one of my kids said to the other when they were very young "well if you want to ruin your life, go ahead, but ask mom first."

No, phentermine is not a life saving medication. Opinions aren't "judgmental" - they are shared opinions in response to someone asking a question. Our opinion is that phentermine is dangerous - that's not being sanctimonious. If people don't want others opinions then please don't ask. Phentermine can cause significant complications during surgery. As everyone said - of course discuss with the surgeon. I disagree. I believe opinions can be judgmental in the way they are phrased. But disagreements make the world go round. And stating that phentermine "is not" lifesaving is claiming a fact, not stating an opinion. And I have read stories that claim the opposite. So let's leave that as an opinion, fact not proven either way. Some believe it can save lives some believe it can't.

Yes they flatten out. Mine took maybe 3 months. Shaving yeah ugh. I still miss spots bc of the scars and am thinking of getting laser hair removal! I waited for about three months to even attempt. I had no lipo on my arms so I never had sleeves just two weeks of ace bandages. Activity--totally feel your pain! I ran a full marathon a week before my plastics and six weeks off running made me CRAZY! I did tv and went out to movies. Wish I had some better ideas. And I did gain weight. I will be honest. More food and less exercise, I gained about 10 lbs and not much of it was swelling. BUT at six weeks out when I could run again it was very easy to take it back off.

Sorry if I sound sanctimonious. It is a tool, yes, But, it is a dangerous one.All medications have risks. It's up to the doctor and patient to weigh the benefits vs risks in a particular case and make an educated decision together. Sanctimonious is trying to make that decision for someone else. I certainly don't make decisions for other people. I share my experience and opinions. I actually suggested that the OP talk to their surgeon. You're right my word choice poor--and I apologize. It's just that calling it a dangerous tool is judgmental though, it's coming to a conclusion about the risks vs benefits that should be left to the physician, in my not so humble opinion. So many people label it dangerous... Yeah of course it has risks. So does surgery. Surgery has MORE risks. Many other medications have but can be life saving. Why isn't this one of those?

If you have a "natural food" store near you==that's the best place to find it. There you can scoop it out of a bin and a qt. contain will cost about two dollars. You can also buy it on Amazon and at Walmart, but it is in a fancy bottle and ultra refined. A small bottle will cost about seven dollars. Good luck where ever you find it. It's worth it and it's yummy. I got a huge plastic container (maybe two quarts? Half the size of a Protein powder jug) on Amazon for about $7 shipped free with prime.

I bought some and can't quite figure out how to use it! You just sprinkle it on top of everything?

That makes sense and is a good reason but let's get our terms straight--that's the opposite of a slider food. A slider slides right through and DOESNT fill you up so you can eat a lot more or too much. At least that's the way we use it on here. Just to clarify in case anyone goes looking for "slider" posts and gets confused

Sorry if I sound sanctimonious. It is a tool, yes, But, it is a dangerous one. All medications have risks. It's up to the doctor and patient to weigh the benefits vs risks in a particular case and make an educated decision together. Sanctimonious is trying to make that decision for someone else.