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I've been on Warfarin for about 9 years & they like me to be between 2.0 & 3.0. I have not had any issues with my INR with the weight loss. Anytime I have a medical procedure or dental work I have to come off of my Warfarin for 3 to 5 days & I have to give myself shots every 12 hours until the day of the procedure. Then I go right back on my Warfarin. With my sleeve surgery I had to give myself shots for 3 days until my Warfarin kicked in. When I go out of my target range I'm not sure what causes it but my cardiologist just adjusts my dosage for a day or two & then I come right back into my range. I am almost 2 years out so you would think my INR would be steady. It isn't. This past Friday it was 3.7. I get checked every 2 to 4 weeks so I will be checked again in 2 weeks. I've even had my INR drop to 1.4. There doesn't seem to be any reason for these fluctuations. I did this before surgery & still do it. I just watch what I eat that has Vitamin K such as dark green vegetables (brussel sprouts, broccoli, kale, etc). The joke around my house is they won't let me use knives.

I have the same issue. I started "grazing" & I have stopped logging in my food. I've gained back about 20 lbs! I have put myself back on Protein Shakes for a few days & then will do this 1 or 2 days a week. I'm also trying to get back in the habit of logging in my food. I'm almost 2 years post op & I've worked to hard to lose weight & I'm not going to start gaining it back! Good luck with your diet. At least you know what the problem is.

Exercises probably won't do much. There is a procedure called brachioplasty, however I have heard from others it can leave some unsightly scars. Either way, you have plenty of time to check into it, because you need to wait quite a while after you stabilize you weight loss to have it done. There are some new procedures surfacing now that are being done that eliminates most of the scars. Take you time and check into it thoroughly.

I have the same issue. I started "grazing" & I have stopped logging in my food. I've gained back about 20 lbs! I have put myself back on Protein Shakes for a few days & then will do this 1 or 2 days a week. I'm also trying to get back in the habit of logging in my food. I'm almost 2 years post op & I've worked to hard to lose weight & I'm not going to start gaining it back! Good luck with your diet. At least you know what the problem is.

@@LemonPoppyseed
Do you mean an app for logging your food? I use my fitness pal and I've not found anything better. Of course I haven't been looking either.
I too had let a few things creep back into my life since Thanksgiving and Christmas. I re-started my pre-op diet this past Monday, 4 days in and 6 pounds down. Could be Water weight, but I'll take it. I geared myself up to cut out all the excuses, back to diligently doing everything @@Inner Surfer Girl mentioned above.
So far what I've noticed, I'm real good most of the day, if I need something, I'll have another Water or a listerine wafer (yuck). Then 4pm rolls around and it becomes almost unbearable, a whole or half Protein drink/shake about then takes the hunger/craving right away and I'm able to make it to dinner.
Best to you, keep us posted

Hi Smallbird...I feel your pain.I have come to the forum today because I too have gained 13 pounds in the last 6 or so months and don't know what to do with myself.
I'm hoping for some advice too.
I'm glad you have made the first step of going back to your surgeon.I can't get an appointment for mine till April which I'm not impressed about.
Sounds like there could be more to your weight gain as you are following all the rules and exercising without any luck.
I hope you get some more replies...hopefully someone can help you overcome this stumble..
Good luck :-)

Well I finally at the age of 62 admitted that I was not going to get my weight under control by myself and after 8 months of insurance requirements and medical issues I managed to have my surgery on March 1st.
During my pre op dieting I was vigilant and lost 41 pounds on my own.
My surgery went perfectly and I had no nausea, no vomiting and in general what I hated the most was the darn IV in the back of my hand.
I was able to drink right away and have had no problems talking pills, my throat didn't hurt so I was happy.
My one issue I had was that there must have been a misunderstanding by the nurses and cafeteria because my first meal was red Jello, chicken broth and cranberry juice. I did well with this and over a period of time was able to finish the jello, juice and some broth. The next day my blood suger was up and climbed,and at some point they were going to give me some insulin. I asked how high the sugar level was and they said 158 . I told them I was not diabetic and never had been and I refused the insulin. That was the right move because the next morning my sugar was normal and as I was about to eat Breakfast the nurse and I were kidding about my luscious food and we noticed that it was clear diet but NOT sugarfree! Voila -that's what had happened to my blood sugar. Thankfully I didn't eat that second meal or take the insulin. Moral there is listen to your body and be your own advocate.
I went into the hospital at 278, left the hospital at 285 GO FIGURE.
Anyway I am home now for several days, still doing well. My main issue is forcing myself to drink when I don't feel hungry or thirsty. It doesn't hurt to drink but anything that resembles food Like Soup etc fills me up quickly (2 or 3 teaspoons) so that's a little frustrating. I am not really hungry but I do want salty crunchy which I can't have right now. I have already gone through a little mourning when I realized I will never again be able to eat a Whataburger! Not that I can't try but I can't see it ever being possible, but I think I have made peace with that for now.
This morning is 9 days out for me and I am already down to 271 which is 14 pounds since surgery.
I worry that I might lose weight too fast and that's not my goal. I prefer slow and steady.
I have my follow up appt on the 17th and I am look forward to that and getting input from the NUT.
I just wanted to post this for all the older sleevers on here to see how things have gone for me.
All in all I think my surgeon did a great job the hospital staff were super friendly and helpful.
This so far, is my journey, and it continues!
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You are asking things that no one here can answer safely. Any responses that people make here will only be guesses.
You must call your bariatric surgeon's office and ask to be seen as soon as possible.

I am so glad to see this posting. I have actually gained back 25 lbs over the last 10 months or so. It's my fault because I have taken up "grazing" at night. Not a good thing. I also got back into cake decorating & I love frosting. I think I finally got this back under control in the last few days. I'm starting over with the liquid diet then soft foods. I don't think I've stretched my stomach because I don't eat much each time. The grazing is my big enemy. I stopped using my Bariactric Pal & stopped logging in my food. I'm trying to get back in that habit again. I have no one to blame but myself & I need to work harder on me. I live alone so I can't blame it on anyone else. But, one day at a time.
I would still do the surgery again. Good luck everyone. Onward & downward!!

I am so glad to see this posting. I have actually gained back 25 lbs over the last 10 months or so. It's my fault because I have taken up "grazing" at night. Not a good thing. I also got back into cake decorating & I love frosting. I think I finally got this back under control in the last few days. I'm starting over with the liquid diet then soft foods. I don't think I've stretched my stomach because I don't eat much each time. The grazing is my big enemy. I stopped using my Bariactric Pal & stopped logging in my food. I'm trying to get back in that habit again. I have no one to blame but myself & I need to work harder on me. I live alone so I can't blame it on anyone else. But, one day at a time.
I would still do the surgery again. Good luck everyone. Onward & downward!!

I am so glad to see this posting. I have actually gained back 25 lbs over the last 10 months or so. It's my fault because I have taken up "grazing" at night. Not a good thing. I also got back into cake decorating & I love frosting. I think I finally got this back under control in the last few days. I'm starting over with the liquid diet then soft foods. I don't think I've stretched my stomach because I don't eat much each time. The grazing is my big enemy. I stopped using my Bariactric Pal & stopped logging in my food. I'm trying to get back in that habit again. I have no one to blame but myself & I need to work harder on me. I live alone so I can't blame it on anyone else. But, one day at a time.
I would still do the surgery again. Good luck everyone. Onward & downward!!

I tried the Isopure but I couldn't get past the taste. I purchased bottle and bottles of it. I thought if I found someone in the San Francisco area that might want to try I would give them away to a good home.

I know I definitely used food to keep from feeling. It is hard to deal with intense feelings.
Go ahead and punch a pillow. Go ahead and cry in the shower, I know that being afraid to show my feelings is one way I got into the shape I did.
I also used to work in a legal environment and know first-hand that they are not nurturing environments to be in.
Do you have a therapist? A good counselor or therapist will help you learn new ways to deal with stress, anger, and uncomfortable feelings.
It is important to learn healthy coping skills for both you and your son.
It is so great to hear that you chose to take a walk and share your feelings here rather than eat. That is a HUGE accomplishment.
Sending prayers and hugs your way.

My friend, dealing with a loved one with mental illness was by far the most difficult period in my life. It's a long story--one that you don't need right now.
I have felt what you are feeling. I remember walking and walking and walking. During those walks I kept repeating to myself:
"I never knew how strong I was until being strong was my only option"
I know it's a cliché', but it saved my train of thoughts from being derailed more than once.
I'm on my knees in prayer for you and your son.
My friend, dealing with a loved one with mental illness was by far the most difficult period in my life. It's a long story--one that you don't need right now.
I have felt what you are feeling. I remember walking and walking and walking. During those walks I kept repeating to myself:
"I never knew how strong I was until being strong was my only option"
I know it's a cliché', but it saved my train of thoughts from being derailed more than once.
I'm on my knees in prayer for you and your son.

Sometimes, we just get tired of being strong, but I think you are handling this right. Just remember to take care of yourself so that you do not get physically weary as well. I hope your son can find the peace of mind that he needs. Hugs from Miss Mac in Chicago.

I really like to pretend that everything is fine, even when it is not. Yesterday, I discovered that my 17 year old son was engaging in self-abusive and self-destructive behaviors. When I confronted him with these facts he began hysterically screaming and behaving in a very unstable way that I will not elaborate on. Tomorrow morning, I am taking him to a center for an evaluation--and I am afraid. These last few days, I have been out in the neighborhood walking several miles--because I cannot stomach being at home and watching the person I love the most--my son, self-destruct. I was just sleeved 2 months ago, and so I am feeling a lot because I cannot medicate with food--and to be honest I don't want to. I am not a feeling person. I went to law school and I work in a very difficult complex area of law--where I don't have to feel too much, and I could always go to Starbucks get my goodies several times a day and just do what I needed to do. That shit doesn't work anymore, and I feel so afraid of dealing with my son's mental illness and I feel so angry that this is happening to him, I feel like kicking a tree or stabbing a pillow and mostly, I just feel afraid because I realize how little control I have as a mom, as a human being. So, today I am going to continue eating properly, and going for walks and I am going to try and carry on--but I really believe that being sleeved has both saved my life and also made me feel a lot more deeply--and sometimes that is a tough pill to swallow.
Leilie

I had the same problem. I lowered the pressure setting in my cpap, I have an auto-adjusting model, and that solved the problem. My guess was too much pressure was causing my mouth to open when I was sleeping and that caused the dry mouth. I tried the humidifier and that didn't help, as soon as I changed the settings on my machine, problem solved. I suggest you talk to a medical professional before changing any settings.
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I was sleeved almost 2 years ago at the age of 70. I no longer have to use a CPAP & I use less oxygen. Because of a lung condition I will never be able to get off oxygen no matter how much weight I loose. I feel so much better. My cardiologist & my pulmonologist both had to sign off on my sleeve surgery. I came thru the surgery just fine. One of the smartest things I have ever done.

I definitely remember that feeling! I remember once pulling a shirt out of the dryer thinking "crap! I shrunk it!" Then I put it on and realized I just really was that small. The shirt didn't shrink, I did :-)

@@GibbsGirl - I did the same thing about 6 weeks ago...
Walmart - strolled by the markdown rack (plus section), couldn't find anything. walked off.
walked by markdown rack (regular sizes) saw a 12/14 jacket...
it wont fit, too small (that's what I am thinking)...what heck - - - tried it on,
IT FIT!!!! IT EVEN ZIPPED!!!
I am wearing it NOW!
Its like a gold medal in the Olympics!

My mom is about a year post op and says she feels the exact same way. Although she feels a lot thinner she doesn't believe she is thin enough to not shop in the plus size department, even though she is about a size 10/M now. I also think she feels obligated to shop in the plus sizes because I do, and we have the same style. But I personally think that you've earned it to shop in whatever department you'd like and do not let any frets or glaring eyes stop you from getting what you want.
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You will be my inspiration. It's so wonderful that you feel so much better. I hope to gain energy and a new lease of life when I no longer have to carry around so much excess baggage.

I was sleeved almost 2 years ago at the age of 70. I no longer have to use a CPAP & I use less oxygen. Because of a lung condition I will never be able to get off oxygen no matter how much weight I loose. I feel so much better. My cardiologist & my pulmonologist both had to sign off on my sleeve surgery. I came thru the surgery just fine. One of the smartest things I have ever done.

I was sleeved almost 2 years ago at the age of 70. I no longer have to use a CPAP & I use less oxygen. Because of a lung condition I will never be able to get off oxygen no matter how much weight I loose. I feel so much better. My cardiologist & my pulmonologist both had to sign off on my sleeve surgery. I came thru the surgery just fine. One of the smartest things I have ever done.

Best thing I ever did. 18 months out. But if you do it... make the healthy changes. You will be proud of yourself and you will feel amazing.