Inner Surfer Girl

None of us lose weight at a constant or steady rate. Stalls, slow downs, and Water weight fluctuations are common. If you intend to lose a substantial amount of weight, you will experience stalls. Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids. Take your Vitamins and supplements as directed. Exercise when cleared. Stay off the scale. And, Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

Hiatal Hernia's are very common, especially for obese people. A hiatal hernia repair along with WLS is extremely normal. I had one when I was sleeved.

Instead of blaming him for screwing up why not share what happened with him and see what he thinks? It sounds like you may need information before you start playing the blame game. By the way, what is your goal? I assume it is to be healthy and lose weight. Will blasting your surgeon for his perceived error without more information get you closer to your goal?

What do you mean by being given the run around? Have you had medical reasons for delays and testing? Is it because of insurance requirements?

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.

thank you!they said I should be good to swim once my staples were out, but I know I have some internal healing to do, too. I did buy a new swimsuit (a one-piece, to cover the taped up scara) so I was hoping to get started on swimming soon. I guess I could call and ask about it? ~~ nell. I didn't have staples to get out so am not sure what that entails. I was cleared to get in the pool once my incisions healed. About 4 weeks after surgery.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. Everyone stalls, and just about everyone stalls about three weeks after surgery. Just follow your program. Focus on getting in all of your protein and at least 64 oz of Fluid. Take your Vitamins and supplements as instructed. Exercise when cleared. Stay off the scale. And, Embrace the Stall http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall.

I am back. I also read "pool books": usually cheap paperbacks I don't mind getting wet in the pool. I just finished Ann Rule's Dead by Sunset. It was really good if you like true crime.

Sorry if I sound sanctimonious. It is a tool, yes, But, it is a dangerous one.

So, I can't stand the suspense...which one is it?

Did they give you any particular reason why? I had sugar free jello in the hospital.

I love to read. I am participating in a 2016 reading challenge and have a few books in progress for that: Ulysses (which I intend to read every year), a book of poetry, and the prequel to Anne of Green Gables. I am also trying to write a historical novel so am doing lots of research that includes reading through a stack of books (mostly about the US Civil War). More later...

I seriously doubt it, but definitely talk to your surgeon. Why would you want to? In my opinion, you need to be as healthy as possible going into surgery.

I would say no. I eat mine with a fork or spoon.

There is always hope. I would suggest you make an appointment with your NUT to talk about your challenges and goals. You still have your sleeve.

I am not. I haven't found anything that I need that the regular version doesn't provide.

I wasn't going to watch this show anymore and here I am watching the first episode of the new season. Bless her heart. Whitney is still: delusional, annoying, crass, starved for attention, and frustrating. She is also still: not fabulous.

I second the recommendation of the heating pad and moving around.

I am surprised you aren't allowed yogurt. Greek yogurt is one of my staples and has been since I started full liquids.

I always ate too fast pre-op. The biggest benefit to chewing I have noticed is that I can actually taste my food. Instead of rushing to the next big bite, if I slow down and chew thoroughly I get a bigger flavor bang for my buck. There also has to be some connection to the brain to help me feel more satisfied with a smaller amount of food. Rather than wolfing down my food, I can enjoy it longer.

Almost everyone experiences a stall about three weeks after surgery. You aren't necessarily doing anything wrong except maybe expecting to lose at a constant rate. @@Babbs has a great explanation of the mechanics of the third week stall.

I hated tracking my food. Most of it going back to the trauma of starting Weight Watchers as an adolescent and having to keep my food tracker on the refrigerator. Now, I couldn't do this without my MyFitnessPal app. I can tell at a glance how I am doing in getting in all of my Protein. As I get older my short term memory isn't what it used to be and days tend to run together, so recording my food is a must for me. I don't agonize over it. I mostly only really pay attention to the protein. The rest of the information on macros, calories, etc. is just nice to know.

I don't specifically limit good fats. I do avoid fried foods.

This was a HUGE reason I kept my surgery to myself. I am a mom to two great teenagers. I have been happily married for 21 years. I have a fabulous goldendoodle. I am a 2nd degree black belt and a certified martial arts instructor. I volunteer at a womens' shelter. I play the guitar. I own a successful business. I work with autistic children and kids with Down's syndrome. I love Old School Rap and can perform Rapper's Delight in it's entirety. SOBER. I love talking to strangers. I am the VP of my HOA. I am PTA president, Choral Booster's VP and head theater mom at my kids' schools. I love dogs, hate cats, save turtles and run screaming from spiders. I was a beach lifeguard, a sorority girl and an only child. (Explains a lot, huh?) I Zumba, deep Water fin and ski double blacks. I drive like a ****** bag even though my vehicle is a minivan because I am always in a hurry. (At least I own it.) I hold the door for people and I can recite pi to the 56th digit. I used to teach emotionally disturbed kids until the parents drove me nuts. I was a theater major before I was a psychology major, before I got my degree in communications/psychology and my master's in education. I am a brown Mexican but don't speak Spanish. I am a great cook but a horrible baker. I love to read and I love reality TV. I drive with the radio off because I enjoy the silence. I could go on forever but I am boring myself. I have a lot more interesting things to talk about over WLS. Why on earth would I make that the definition of me? People can't help but ask about it, I have no desire to be the inspiration of that discussion. It was bad enough that people had to "confess" every extra calorie or missed workout to me while I was losing out of a bizarre "guilt". I'd rather be any of the above over the former fatty/WLS lady. You hate cats?!

I was sleeved April 20, 2015 and couldn't be happier with my choice. I have lost a lot and I have a lot to lose. Unless you have something that specifically precludes the sleeve, then personally I think it is a great choice. Your digestive system remains intact and you don't lose the functionality of your stomach and it is a shorter, less risky surgery. I think when you were relieved that it came up tails that you should pay attention. Best of luck with whatever you decide.